Dr. Hon. Hubert A. Minnis says that crime in the country, including the number of homicides, is trending downward.

“Because of this, we owe a debt of gratitude to the leadership and to the men and women of the Royal Bahamas Police Force for their dedicated fight in protecting their fellow citizens,” he added.

The Prime Minister’s remarks came during the official opening of the Royal Bahamas Police Force Albert J. Miller Complex, Fire Station, on Friday, September 21, 2018 on Cathedral Boulevard, Freeport, GB...

The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) continues its desire to work very closely with health care unions, and has enjoyed amicable relations over the past nine months of dialogue with them, Catherine Weech, Managing Director, PHA.

The Corey Newbold Ward at Princess Margaret Hospital has been renovated.  Once completed it should add to the number of beds available at the hospital. 

(Photos/Courtesy of the Ministry of Health)

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Marvin Dames, said he was pleased to witness a vision become a realty during the official opening ceremony of the Albert J. Miller Complex Police and Fire Station on Friday, September 21.
    
Minister Dames said he has fond memories of the island from when he was the ..Officer in Charge in 2009 under the Hubert Ingraham administration. That was when the complex took root; nine years later, it is being officially dedicated and opened.

Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Hubert A. Mininis in his Contribution to the House of Assembly Debate on a Resolution to Guarantee the Purchase of the Grand Lucayan, September 20, 2018 stated,

“I rise in support of this Resolution, a necessary and critical step in the rescue and renewal of Grand Bahama.”

He said, “The redevelopment of Grand Bahama is essential for the ongoing economic recovery and development of the economy of The Bahamas.”  During his Contribution he spoke at length of the benefits of purchase of the resort, versus the trickle down dismal impact of not doing so...

During the Senior Junkanoo Seed Funding Presentation, on September 20, 2018, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Lanisha T. Rolle thanked the Junkanoo leaders, Junkanooers and Junkanoo fans who continued to ensure that The Bahamas preserves its identity and history through “this rich cultural experience called Junkanoo.”

In keeping with the government’s promise to economically empower more Bahamians, Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Hubert A. Minnis officially launched the Small Business Development Centre on Thursday, September 20, 2018.

Located at the Gladstone Freight Terminal off Gladstone Road, the SBDC came about through a partnership of the Ministry of Finance, University of The Bahamas, and the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation, who were all thanked by the Prime Minister...

Nassau, Bahamas - Contribution to the Debate on the Resolution to Guarantee the Purchase of the Grand Lucayan Dr. the Hon. Hubert Minnis Prime Minister Wednesday, 19 September, 2018:

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. K. Peter Turnquest encouraged Bahamians, especially young Bahamians, to make use of advisors within the Small Business Development Centre to help them get their new innovative and creative entrepreneurial ideas off the ground.

The Public Hospitals Authority has extended an invitation to meet with members of the Bahamas Doctors Union following a walkout today at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

One of the key objectives of the Government of The Bahamas is to establish the country as the ‘silicon valley’ of the Caribbean.  Consequently, the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) has embarked on several initiatives to meet this objective.

Ministry of Tourism & Aviation Domestic Tourism, ‘Family of Islands’ managers participated in a recent workshop at Baha Mar that was geared to defining the authenticity and unique features of each designated island of The Bahamas and marketing, appropriately, to domestic and international audiences.  Minister of Tourism & Aviation, the Hon. Dionisio D’Aguilar addressed the workshop.  Minister D’Aguilar is also pictured, centre, in the group photo, with Deputy Director General of Tourism, Ellison ‘Tommy’ Thompson at centre right; and Director of ‘Family of Islands’ Domestic Tourism department, Jacqueline Ramsay, centre left. 

(BIS Photos/Kemuel Stubbs)...

Governor General Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Marguerite Pindling received members of USToo Prostate Cancer and Support, Bahamas Chapter, of the Cancer Society in a courtesy call at Government House on Wednesday, September 19, 2018.  Pictured from left: John Munnings, Wendell Barry, H.E. Dame Marguerite PIndling, and Hubert Pratt. 

(BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson)...

The Ministry of Tourism & Aviation and the Bahamas Development Bank sponsored a 'Tourism Money Never Done' workshop -- linking small businesses and tourism on September 13 & 14 at the British Colonial Hilton.  Presenters Patrick Rahming and Brendan Foulkes are pictured conducting lectures with aspiring entrepreneurs.  The content of the workshop focused on “capturing the imagination of budding entrepreneurs who already have an inkling to start a tourism-related business and are seeking guidance and funding," as described by Minister of Tourism & Aviation the Hon. Dionisio D'Aguilar in a previous event announcing the planned workshop.  Up to $50,000 would be available from the Bahamas Development Bank for participants, depending on the project and its potential...

Senior technical officers of all projects funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) met during an IDB Projects Workshop to discuss and share knowledge on effective measures to achieve the objectives of each project.  The workshop took place at Melia Nassau Beach resort, September 19, 2018.

On September 18, 2018, members of the Bahamas Protected project team submitted a Marine Protection Plan to the Government for expanding marine protected areas in the country in an effort to protect future jobs, safeguard the environment, and help protect food sources for The Bahamas.

According to information from the team, the plan will help the Government fulfill its pledge to protect 20 percent of the country’s seabed by 2020.  One of the major issues that Marine Protection Plan helps solve is the decline in our marine resources from a variety of negative impacts including climate change and poaching...

Bahamas Olympic 400-Metre Gold Medal Winner Shaunae Miller-Uibo paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Hubert A. Minnis today at Cabinet Office, Churchill Building, downtown.  Shaunae is pictured greeting the Prime Minister.  She also had the opportunity to meet members of the Cabinet after her courtesy call, and is pictured seated next the the Prime Minister and her husband, Maicel Uibo, along with her mother and father, Mabelene and Shaun Miller, surrounded by the members of the Cabinet. 

(BIS Photos/Yontalay Bowe)...

Parliamentary Secretary Mrs. Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe, the Board of Directors, and  Executives of The Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas toured the facility at the Nassau headquarters on Harcourt “Rusty” Bethel Drive – namely the new Training/Conference Room, Greenroom & Exterior facility...

The Ministry of Financial Services Trade & Industry and Immigration was a major sponsor of The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Global Conference held in Vancouver, Canada during the period 13th – 14th September 2018. The STEP Global Conference is the leading forum where representatives travel from numerous jurisdictions from across the globe to network and make peer-to-peer connections within the diverse group of wealth management professionals, speakers, service providers and diplomats who are leaders of financial services within their region...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. K. Peter Turnquest said regulators have issued Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) guidelines, codes of practice and rules to industry stakeholders outlining best practices for verifying the identity of their customer and developing AML/CFT procedures and measures.