Teacher's Aide at Deep Creek Primary School Nickeva Griffin sings an inspiring gospel song, during the E. Clement National Arts Festival Adjudications at her school in Eleuthera, on May 16, 2018. 

(BIS Photo / Eric Rose)

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force will be hosting the largest military training exercise of its kind next month. Tradewinds 2018 is an annual regional military training exercise that will be held in The Bahamas from the 14th to 21st of June. This year's exercise will focus on Countering Transnational Organized crime in the region.

The main objective of the highly regarded military event is to foster training for security forces that is ‘tailored for the region by the region.’  The annual exercise is sponsored by the United States Southern Command...

Determined to leave no stone unturned in their quest to ensure that all Long Islanders receive fresh, quality food and gasoline products at the right price, Price Inspectors and Metrologists led by the Chairman of the Prices  Commission, Ms. Synida Dorsett travelled to Long Island and personally inspected every grocery store and gasoline service station from Wednesday, 16 May to Friday, 18 May, 2018.

Ms. Dorsett was accompanied by Mr. Huel Robins, Commissioner of the Prices Commission and Vice Chairman of The Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality;

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator the Hon. James Kwasi Thompson welcomed arriving travelers at the startup of Vacation Express Summer Program Flights to Grand Bahama, Thursday afternoon, May 24, 2018.

The Ministry of Health and the Public Hospitals Authority exploring opportunities for sustainable collaborations with Johns Hopkins International.

May 24, 2018 NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a 75-percent chance that the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season will be near- or above-normal.

Scenes from the official opening of Rosewood Baha Mar on May 22, 2018.  Shown enjoying ambience of the beautiful resort are Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Hubert Minnis and Mrs. Minnis; Minister of Tourism & Aviation, the Hon. Dionisio D'Aguilar and Mrs. D'Aguilar; President of Rosewood Hotels and Resorts Radha Arora; President of Baha Mar Graeme Davis; and other officials. 

(BIS Photos/Kemuel Stubbs)...

Students and teachers of Simms Primary School, Long Island, called upon Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling, Governor General,  at Government House on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. 

(BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson)...

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Michael Pintard brought the official remarks at the opening of the 34th Annual Frank “Pancho” Rahming Primary School Track and Field Championship, on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at the original Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium.  Among those taking part in the opening for the national meet were Director of Sports Timothy Munnings, Meet Director Mike Sands, Bahamas Association of Certified Officials (BACO) member Renee Davis, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Band and various students...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Hubert A. Minnis applauded Baha Mar for contributing to the economy and acclaiming local art at the official opening ceremony for Rosewood Baha Mar on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.

Over the coming weeks, RBC will be enhancing its Merchant Services across the Caribbean region by enabling RBC point-of-sale devices with contactless payment acceptance, or “Tap” as it is more commonly referred to. RBC is the first bank in the Caribbean to offer this for merchants across the region.

“We are proud to be taking these next steps with contactless acceptance in our markets,” said Rob Johnston, Head, Caribbean Banking, RBC...

At the launch of Tug Services Limited (TSL)’s two new tugs, CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Managing Director (Bahamas & TCI) applauded the company for making an “instrumental” move to help build the Bahamian economy.

The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) and the FAO Subregional Office for the Pacific Islands (FAO SAP) in Samoa are collaborating to host the Pacific-Caribbean Nearshore FAD Fisher Exchange – a 12-day study tour in three Caribbean countries.

Minister of National Security the Hon. Marvin Dames brings remarks during the Graduation Ceremony for the National Neighborhood Watch Council Training Program, on May 14, 2018, at the Police College Auditorium.  More than 50 persons from various communities throughout New Providence graduated in that first group, with training sessions planned for communities throughout the country.  (BIS Photo / Eric Rose)

Vera Watkins (left) was sworn in as Acting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court by Governor General Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling during a brief ceremony at Government House on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.

(BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson)...

Minister of National Security the Hon. Marvin Dames addressed the New Entry 55 & Woman Entry 24 Passing Out Parade at the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Base on May 18, 2018 at which there were 111 recruits who completed 18 weeks of basic New Entry training.  Minister Dames is pictured seated centre, with Commander of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Tellis Bethel, centre left.  Minister Dames is also inspecting the guard, and presenting awards to Marine Recruit Phenton Miller, winner of Training Officer Award; Marine Recruit William Murphy, winner of Best Male Recruit Award; and Marine Recruit Christin Reckley, winner of Best Female Recruit Award...

St. Andrew's Anglican School student Naima Nixon sings a slow-tempo rendition of the song "Cups", during the E. Clement National Arts Festival Exuma Adjudications, held at St. Andrew's Anglican Church, George Town, Exuma, on May 15, 2018.  The song is a modern version of the Carter Family's 1931 "When I'm Gone" and was featured in the movie "Pitch Perfect".  Naima listens intently to Music Adjudicator Trent Elliott Davis as he gives tips on song choices that best showcase her voice, and on stage mannerisms.  (BIS Photos/Eric Rose)

During his monthly visit to Grand Bahama on Friday, May 18, Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Hubert Minnis, toured the family-owned ‘Goombay Land’ facility.

Nurses of the Department of Public Health celebrated Nurses Month 2018 with a fun night at Mario's Bowling and Family Entertainment Palace, recently.  Eight teams competed for a Floating Trophy donated by Bahamas National Breastfeeding Association (BNBA).  A team from Princess Margaret Hospital also participated. The Floating Trophy was won by the combined team of Blue Hill Road and Coconut Grove clinics. Teams wore these colours:Blue Hill Road/Coconut Grove Clinics -- Blue, Nursing Administration -- Lavender...