Shooting incidents: Police on New Providence are investigation two shooting incidents Sunday, 19th January, 2020 which have left two adult males with injuries.

In the first incident, according to reports, shortly before 7:00pm, a group of men were standing in front of a home on Samson Street, Nassau Village, when two armed men came from a silver Honda Accord and opened fire in their direction...

Minister of Health the Hon. Dr. Duane Sands, Minister of State for Grand Bahama the Hon. Kwasi Thompson, Minister of State for Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction the Hon. Iram Lewis and Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources the Hon. Michael Pintard welcomed Evangelist Franklyn Graham, President of Samaritan's Purse, to Grand Bahama this morning. The contingent toured the field hospital, donated by Samaritan's Purse, and the Rand Memorial Hospital.

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Hundreds of residents of Marsh Harbour were in attendance at a town hall meeting Thursday night hosted by the Bahamas Disaster Reconstruction Authority and Local Government.

The Authority has been meeting with residents of Dorian-impacted communities to update them on recovery efforts and to hear their concerns.

Hurricane Dorian was the strongest storm to hit The Bahamians. It devastated central Abaco. Many homes and businesses were destroyed...

Members of the Urban Renewal Marching Band, their instructors and chaperones, departed the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) Thursday (January 16) for Tampa, Florida, where they will participate in the 31st Annual City of Tampa Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade.

Private companies, Governments, regional and international institutions, and philanthropic individuals have pledged approximately $1.5 billion in financing and in-kind services to support recovery in The Bahamas, in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian.

It is up to the Government to carefully review the pledges received at the recent Hurricane Dorian Pledging Conference and decide what is best for The Bahamas and for the people and communities in affected areas, Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis said today in his Keynote Address to the 29th Annual Business Outlook.

With the assistance of the United States Embassy, a digital recording system will be reintroduced to the Courts, Chief Justice Brian Moree, QC, announced recently.

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis called on the nation at large to better prepare for threats posed by climate change. He was addressing the 29th Bahamas Business Outlook at Baha Mar resort, January 16, 2020 under the theme: "A New Era: Resilience in the Face of Vulnerability."

Holding a slim lead for most of the day, Tommy Gainey birdied his last three holes en route to his third career Korn Ferry Tour victory at The Bahamas Great Exuma Classic at Sandals Emerald Bay. At 11-under, Gainey topped John Oda and Dylan Wu by four shots.

“I definitely didn’t expect it this week,” said Gainey, a former PGA TOUR champion at the 2012 RSM Classic. “As you know, the last time I played here (in 2017) I shot 87-84. But it’s a new year, new tournament...

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Lanisha Rolle hosted a Welcome Reception, on January 13, 2020 for World Athletics (formerly the International Amateur Athletic Federation) President Sebastian Coe and North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) Council Members at SuperClubs Breezes Resort, Cable Beach.  NACAC President Bahamian Mike Sands also received special recognition.  Among those present for the reception were the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary...

The Government of The Bahamas is researching the best affordable, permanent solution for homes for residents impacted by Hurricane Dorian, beyond providing temporary housing.

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Lanisha Rolle, joined  World Athletics (formerly the International Amateur Athletic Federation IAAF) President Sebastian Coe and President of the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) Bahamian Mike Sands at the Opening Ceremony of the NACAC Office, at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium, on January 14, 2020.  Among those present for the ceremony were the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, David Cates; Under Secretary Montez Williams; Acting Under Secretary Renee Bullard; Senator the Hon. Fred Mitchell...

World Athletics (formerly the International Amateur Athletic Federation) President Sebastian Coe and President of the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) Bahamian Mike Sands paid a courtesy call on Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Lanisha Rolle, at her Ministry on University Boulevard, on January 14, 2020.  Among those present for the ceremony were the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, David Cates; Under Secretary Montez Williams; Executive Director of Culture Rowena Poitier-Sutherland; Director of Sports Timothy Munnings; Head of the Youth Division Sandena Neely...

Minister of National Security the Hon. Marvin Dames, said, on January 14, 2020, that, as the worlds of law enforcement and technology continue to integrate, the probability of capturing a critical incident on video rises exponentially.

He added that was why he was “extremely pleased” by the signing of the contract that day between the Government of The Bahamas and AE Tactical, and its partner Axon, for body and dash cams because, in doing so...

Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Frankie A. Campbell, told hundreds of employees attending the ministry’s annual church service that even greater focused attention in 2020 should be placed on the twin pillars of social assistance and social development.

Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Cornelius A. Smith welcomed faculty and students of Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, in a courtesy call at Government House on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

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Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Cornelius A. Smith (centre) hosted a luncheon in honour of the Leader and Members of the Official Opposition at Government House on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.  Pictured seated from left: Leader of the Opposition the Hon. Philip Davis, the Governor General, and Deputy Leader of the Opposition Chester Cooper.  Standing from left: Senator the Hon. Clay Sweeting, Picewell Forbes, Glenys Hanna Martin, and Senator the Hon. Frederick Mitchell. 

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Senator the Hon. Jamal Moss was guest speaker, presenting on the topic of 'Majority Rule' at Sandilands Primary School's Special Assembly, January 14, 2020.  'Majority Rule Day' national holiday (January 10) recognizes the importance of attainment of opportunity for all Bahamians. The programme commemorated Majority Rule Day under the theme, "The Price of Freedom," and was a celebration of prayer, scripture reading, poems, tribute, skit, and choir selections.

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The Executive Management team of BAF Financial & Insurance paid a courtesy call upon His Excellency the Most Hon. Cornelius A. Smith, Governor General (seated centre), at Government House on Monday, January 13, 2020.

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Minister The Hon Dionisio D’Aguilar welcome Mrs Betty Jane Proca’s on 43rd visit to The Bahamas.

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