The Ministry of Health & Wellness remains cautiously optimistic
about the country's progress in the fight against COVID-19 and announces
the further relaxation of the Health Services COVID-19 Rules:
Social Gathering
A
person may host or attend a social gathering indoors at a private
residence or a facility, provided that attendance is limited to
seventy-five per cent of the occupancy...
During a courtesy call at his office, on March 8, 2022, Prime Minister
and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis (pictured right while
showing the framed imagery) received a presentation of a printed canvas
entitled, “From On High”, by award-winning photographer Eric Rose. Over
the years, Rose’s work in fine arts has been recognized both locally and
internationally and has won him several awards. “From On High” features
The Hermitage on Mt. Alvernia in Cat Island, and won the top award for
Photography in the 2021 E. Clement National Arts Festival. Rose is also
an intentionally-published poet and a veteran journalist...
The Ministry of Health & Wellness today advised that the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has de-escalated the
COVID-19 Travel Risk Advisory Rating for The Bahamas from a Level 4
(very high) to a Level 3 (high).
The Level 3
rating advises international travelers to be up-to-date with their
COVID-19 vaccines before travelling to The Bahamas. It also recommends
that even if COVID-19 vaccines are up-to-date...
Minister of State in the Ministry of Social Services and Urban
Development, the Hon. Lisa Rahming, Tuesday challenged women attending
an International Women’s Day (IWD) event to “commit to being advocates
for necessary climate change, mitigation and adaptation policies and
programmes.”
The State-Minister also took the opportunity to
publicly recognize those women whom she said: “have worked and made
contributions in the area of climate change...
On Wednesday, March 9, two Bahamasair chartered flights departed New
Providence bound for Port-au-Prince, Haiti with an inclusive total of
one hundred seventy-eight (178) Haitian nationals onboard.
The
first charter departed at 0800 hours with seventy-seven (77) males,
thirty-three (33) females, and fifteen (15) minors onboard. Later this
morning, a second charter departed at 1002 hours, with a group of
forty-nine (49) males and four (4) females...
Staff members of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) who
participated in the Agency’s Active Shooter and Violence in the
Workplace and Fire Safety Certificate Courses are singing the Agency’s
praises following the conclusion of the training.
The In-house
training was conducted by the Agency’s Training Department headed by
Mrs. Lisa Bowleg (Training Coordinator). Mrs. Bowleg was assisted by
Chief Petty Officer Romeiko Burrows, Royal Bahamas Defence Force...
The country’s First Lady, Mrs. Ann Marie Davis is appealing to the
government for more statues to commemorate the contributions made by
women in the country. In her role as head of the Office of the Spouse of
the Prime Minister, Mrs. Davis was delivering the keynote address
during a wreath-laying ceremony held on Prince George Wharf on Tuesday,
8th March.
The wreath was laid at the bronze statue of the
Bahamian Mother and Child, located at the eastern end of the wharf. The
statue was commissioned in 1974 by former Parliamentarian, Mr. Oscar
Johnson (Cat Island MP, 1968-1976)...
The Ministry of Transport will be conducting an International Ship and
Port Facility Security (ISPS) National Exercise from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00
p.m. which will directly affect the islands of:
Abaco, Grand Bahama, North Bimini, New Providence, South Eleuthera and Inagua...
University of The Bahamas (UB) has forged a new partnership with a
leader in hospitality and tourism management that will create new
opportunities for experiential learning and raise service excellence and
innovation in the sector.
Graduates of UB have been at the
forefront of progressive changes in the industry. The newly inked
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of South Carolina
Beaufort (USCB)...
Miami Gardens Councilwoman Shannan Ighodaro paid a Courtesy Call on
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism Investments and Aviation
the Hon. Chester Cooper on Monday, March 7, 2022. The meeting was held
at the Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, Centre of Commerce
in the British Colonial Hilton. Also present were: Senator the Hon
Michael Halkitis, Minister of Economic Affairs; Wayde Watson,
Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Economic Affairs; Senator, Hon.
Randy Rolle, Global Relations Consultant/Sr. Advisor, MOTIA; and Cora
Bain-Colebrooke, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Economic Affairs...
After seven years of discussions and negotiations, the Kipling Building
will now be home to the University of The Bahamas Northern Campus.
The
ceremonial signing between the University of The Bahamas and Vereance
and Company Ltd. took place during on Monday, March 7, 2022 in the
courtyard of the new campus.
Northern Campus president, Dr. Ian
Strachan, thought there should be a campus within the city of Freeport
and had started discussions with the late Rev. Hayward Cooper and with
the devastation of Hurricane Dorian in September 2019...
The Grand Bahama Port Authority Limited (GBPA) is excited to announce
the launch of its Freeport Business Portal, a digital platform designed
to improve the ease of doing business in the city of Freeport by
assisting new licensees through the GBPA business license application
process.
Through the Portal, both Bahamians and foreign investors
can submit the necessary documents to apply for a business license,
track the process, arrange inspections, make payments and finalize their
license application...
International Women's Day (IWD) is a global holiday celebrated
annually on March 8 to commemorate the cultural, political, and
socioeconomic achievements of women. It is also a focal point in the
women's rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender
equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. The
day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.
Aligned
with the overall campaign theme for IWD 2022 “Break The Bias”, the
theme for the United Nations (UN) Observance of International Women’s
Day 2022...
The world’s newest and largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean
International’s Wonder of the Seas, will be welcomed on its inaugural
cruise, March 9 to Nassau, The Bahamas, with a full-blown water
ceremony, musical entertainment and Junkanoo.
Thousands of guests
will disembark to a welcome by Nassau Cruise Port and the Ministry of
Tourism, Investments and Aviation. The ship will be in port from 12:30
p.m. until 9 p.m., giving guests the opportunity to explore the wonders
of Nassau...
Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Affairs
officials are delighted to recommence Regattas and Homecomings after
Prime Minister, Hon. Philip ‘Brave’ Davis QC, announced that the Cat
Island Rake n’ Scrape Festival and Regatta would resume this year.
Minister
of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Hon. Clay
Sweeting, who was on hand for the Prime Minister’s announcement in Cat
Island this past weekend...
The Bahamas Agriculture Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) has made
numerous international connections for educational opportunities during
Agriculture week in Dubai from February 20-25.
Representatives
from BAMSI were among the delegation that traveled with Minister of
Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Hon. Clay
Sweeting, who spoke at the inaugural Food for Future Summit and Expo...
The Royal Bahamas Police Force Annual Church Service was held under the
theme"A Celebration of Grace and Peace" on Sunday, 6 March, at Golden
Gates World Outreach Ministries, conducted by the Bahamas Christian
Council. Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A.
Smith headed the list of government officials in attendance. The Hon.
Wayne Munroe, QC, Minister of National Security delivered remarks.
Pictured are: Royal Bahamas Police Force Color Guard; selection by Royal
Bahamas Police Force Choir...
Entrepreneurship is among the 10 new curricula guides which the
Department of Education celebrated during its second curriculum launch
Thursday, March 3 at the Ivy L. Dumont Building. The other disciplines
are: civics, primary mathematics, language arts, primary social studies,
primary science, office procedures, carpentry and construction
technology, computer studies and biology.
Deputy Director Dr.
Marcellus Taylor described the day as a Red Letter Day and underscored
that the national curriculum is the second most important policy
document in the education system, second only to the Education Act...
Grand Bahama Health Services (GBHS) advises that regular healthcare
services at its Community Clinics and Outpatient Specialty Clinics will
continue; and a phased return of hospital visitation privileges will
commence while continuing to ensure a safe and healthy environment for
patients and staff in the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Effective
Monday March 7, 2022 relaxation of the COVID-19 visitation policy at
the Rand Memorial Hospital will begin as follows:
● ICU and Step-Down Unit visiting hours are 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m...
During his Intervention concerning Climate Change, at the Fourth
CARICOM-SICA Summit, on March 3, 2022, Prime Minister and Minister of
Finance the Hon. Philip Davis said that climate change “is front and
centre” of his international agenda because it is “existential for The
Bahamas”.
“The latest report by the United
Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released on Monday
included several stark warnings, one of which had the observation that
‘the impacts of climate change on vulnerable low-lying and coastal areas
present serious threats to the ability of the land...
A State-Recognized Funeral for the Late Patricia Aloma Coakley, former
Senator, was held on Friday, March 4, 2022 at St. Joseph's Roman
Catholic Church, Boyd Road. The Hon. Chester Cooper, Acting Prime
Minister, along with his wife, Cecilia, headed the list of government
officials. Shown in photos: The Royal Bahamas Police and Defence
Forces with the Presentation of Colours; family and friends pay their
last respects; Celebrant Monsignor Alfred Culmer delivers the Homily;
Sts. Francis & Joseph Primary School students; Hon. Glenys
Hanna-Martin...
The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) is pleased to announce the
relaunch of its GB Ambassadors Program, which empowers members of The
Bahamas’ Embassies and Consulate General Offices of The Bahamas
worldwide with key information to become investment ambassadors for the
Island of Grand Bahama.
“The GB Ambassadors program was created
to inform, educate and equip Bahamians domiciled in foreign countries
with the tools necessary to better promote and sell Freeport, the free
trade zone of The Bahamas...
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Mario Bowleg and
Permanent Secretary Eugene Poitier joined Head of the Division of Youth
Sandena Neely and Programme Coordinator Chanda Roberts, on February 28,
2022, for the launch of its Fresh Start Youth Employability Programme.
According to the Ministry, the sixteen-week programme prepares its
participants for employment. They are taught how to identify potential
employment opportunities, improve personal qualities, qualifications,
and job search skills, make sound professional personal decisions, gain
momentum and confidence for their journey ahead...
Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne Munroe, spoke, on
February 28, 2022, at the Handing Over and Commissioning ceremony for a
state of the art Imaging and Astrophysics X-Ray Inspection System, and
communications equipment, by the US Embassy to the Bahamas Department of
Correctional Services (BDOCS). Valued at approximately $300,000, the
donations were the result of a collaboration between the US Embassy
Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement and BDOCS. In his
remarks, Minister Munroe thanked the US Government for the donations,
and highlighted the significance of the cooperation between the two
Governments.
The Chairman & Board of Directors of the Public Hospitals Authority
are pleased to announce the confirmation in appointment of Mrs.
Aubynette P. Rolle in the post of Acting Managing Director.
"Mrs.
Aubynette Rolle's vast knowledge and experience in healthcare services
and operations demonstrates her ability to be resourceful, collaborative
and work harmoniously with doctors, nurses, allied health
professionals...