Making good on his promise to impact the lives of Bahamians, Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis outlined areas of transformation, in an address to the nation, toward this end.

In collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources, Bahamas Agricultural & Industrial Corporation (BAIC), Department of Forestry, Department of Cooperatives, Bahamas Agriculture & Marine Science Institute (BAMSI), The Bahamas Environment Science & Technology (BEST) Commission, Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Caribbean Agricultural Research & Development Institute (CARDI) and other strategic partners, and in continuation of fulfilling its mandate to expand the Bahamian economy, The Bahamas Development Bank (BDB) again travels to Acklins and Crooked Island to accompany its partners as the industrialization of Cascarilla project progresses... 

Fellow Citizens and Residents: Since January I have addressed you in two National Reports.

These reports are intended to provide updates on how your government is working for you.

It is one of my most important responsibilities to inform the Bahamian people as to how your Government is working to improve the daily lives and livelihoods of citizens and residents...

BEIJING, The People's Republic of China -- Bahamian vocalists shone brightly on stage at the Guirui Theatre, on May 19, 2019, as Julien "Believe" Thompson, Freddie Munnings, Jr., and Angel Reckley electrified the audience at the Beijing International Horticultural Exhibition 2019 (Beijing Expo), in Yanqing District, The People's Republic of China. The vocalists are three of the members of a team of visiting musicians, who will be performing a number of live performances in Beijing.

The Ministry of the Environment and Housing will host a series of events in Abaco, this Thursday-Saturday for the upcoming Plastics and Styrofoam Ban.

See enclosed upcoming events in Abaco...

Minister Dames along with members of the National Neighbourhood Watch Council (NNWC), neighbourhood watch group leaders and members, and police liaisons attended the Neighborhoods USA (NUSA) Conference, May 15th – 18th, 2019 in Palm Springs California. The purpose of the conference was to bring together neighbourhood groups from throughout the United States and other parts of the world to share best practices as they related to community residents, law enforcement and other community partners with the intent to foster safer communities...

Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis held productive discussions with senior officials of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) and the United States Embassy at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday, 20 May.

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis will deliver his third report to the nation on Monday 20 May, at 8pm.

The Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development's Urban Renewal Commission held an Annual Mother's Day Awards Ceremony and Luncheon on Saturday afternoon, May 18, 2019 at National Training Agency, under the theme "a Mother's Love is the Fuel that Enables Us to Achieve the Impossible."  Named 'Mother of the Year 2019' was Mrs. Celeste Lockhart of Fox Hill.  Other honourees were: Apostle Laura Johnson Taylor of Free Town; Mrs. Cynthia Brown of St. Barnabas; Mrs. Iris Ingraham Delon of Bain and Grants Town; Mrs. Margaret Wilson of Pinewood Gardens; Mrs. Rosetta Butler Johnson of Englerston...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert A. Minnis presented first time homeowners with the keys to their homes in the settlements of Spring City and Crossing Rocks.

New Providence Nominees for ‘Primary School Student of the Year’ were awarded medals at a special ceremony at Government House, Thursday, May 16, 2019. Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Marguerite Pindling (pictured seated centre), presented the medals to the promising youngsters, who are photographed standing during the ceremony in the Ballroom. Seated with the Governor General were members of the Primary School Student of the Year Foundation. President and CEO of the foundation is Dr. Ricardo P. Deveaux (seated right). Family Island nominees received their medals at Government House, Friday, May 17, 2019.  (BIS Photo/Derek Smith)Attachments area

Minister of National Security the Hon. Marvin Dames along with members of the National Neighbourhood Watch Council (NNWC), neighbourhood watch group leaders and members, and police liaisons are attending the Neighbourhoods USA (NUSA) Conference from May 15 – 18, 2019 in Palm Springs, California. The purpose of the conference is to bring together neighbourhood groups from throughout the United States and other parts of the world to share best practices as it relates to community residents, law enforcement and other community partners with the intent to foster safer communities...

Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Marguerite Pindling received executives of the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) in a courtesy call on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at Government House.  

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. K. Peter Turnquest said The Bahamas has several structural impediments that make it difficult for the country to compete globally in the export of goods.

The power of family love and support has the capacity to improve Bahamian communities, and indeed the entire commonwealth, one action at a time; one solution at a time, and one family member at a time, Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Frankie A. Campbell said Wednesday (May 15).

Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Frankie Campbell opened the International Day of Families workshop at the Hearing Room, Aventura Plaza, today, attended by professionals and interested persons from across the board. 

(BIS Photos/Raymond A. Bethel, Sr.)

Families throughout the Commonwealth of The Bahamas have a significant role to play in protecting the country from the destructive effects of Climate Change.

Addressing Members of the House of Assembly on Wednesday, May 15 (a day that is annually observed as International Day of Families), Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Frankie A. Campbell, said increases in global temperatures, rising sea levels, ocean pollution and other climate change impacts, are seriously affecting low-lying coastal communities and countries such as The Bahamas...

The Principal and students of Mangrove Bush Primary School, Long Island, paid a courtesy call on Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Marguerite Pindling, Governor General, at Government House, Tuesday May 14, 2019. 

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To the theme, 'No Water, No Life,' school students participated in Water and Sewerage Corporation's National Essay and Video Competition centred on the importance of water during this National Water Month, observed in The Bahamas by the Corporation for the past 24 years.  An Essay and Video Awards Ceremony and Reception was held on Friday afternoon, May 10, at the Corporation's headquarters and celebrated the achievement of the winners: Ariel Deane, Nassau Christian Academy -- First Place Essay Competition...