Highlights of the Ed Bethel Memorial Service held at ZNS H.Q
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Ed Bethel ZNS Memorial
A memorial service was held at the Broadcasting Corporation of the Bahamas (BCB) to honour the memory of the late veteran broadcaster Eldred ‘Ed’ Bethel who passed away at 82. BCB Executive Chairman Picewell Forbes spoke at the event. He said, “the prince has gone home. A broadcaster extraordinaire, a nationalist, a stickler for detail […]
Bahamas Customs Anniversary
The Bahamas Customs and Excise Department celebrated its 109th anniversary by attending a church service over the weekend at the Church of God of Prophecy on East Street and Sunlight Cottage. Minister of Economic Affairs, Sen. Hon. Michael Halkitis was in attendance at the service. He told congregants, “over the years the Customs Department has […]
Local Government Gala
A gala was held on Saturday at the Bahamar Resort to honour local government professionals and family island administrators Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs, the Hon. Clay Sweeting addressed attendees saying, “this is a good time to be a family islander. This is a good time to be in local government. […]
Forbes Hill Cultural Village Opens
Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis and Deputy Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Exuma and Ragged Island, the Hon. Chester Cooper traveled to Exuma for the opening of the Forbes Hill Cultural Village. At a ceremony held to mark the opening Prime Minister Davis told attendees, “this project, of course, is a testament […]
Knowledge exchange at Energy Expo provides needed momentum toward sustainable development, says Minister of the Environment
The Hon. Vaughn Miller, Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources addressed the Best Energy Bahamas Expo on the topic “The Impact of Energy on the Environment” Friday, March 24, 2023. The one-day event put on by WMS Holdings Ltd. brought together energy experts at the company’s first expo at Breezes Bahamas, Cable Beach. The […]
U.S. Embassy hosts first welcome reception for ILEA Bahamian Alumni
Scores of Bahamian graduates from the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) were hosted to a first of its kind welcome reception at the residence of U.S. Embassy Nassau, Chargé d’Affaires Usha Pitts on Thursday, March 23. ILEAs were established in 1995 by U.S. President Bill Clinton to combat international drug trafficking, criminality and terrorism through […]
Bimini Fire Investigation Update
According to officials on the island of Bimini the massive fire that destroyed several structures over the weekend was caused by an electrical shortage. Bimini Administrator, Desiree Ferguson gave an update on the investigations saying, “about five families they lost everything, everything that they had. The other five families that are placed most of their […]
$40 Million BPSU Contract Signed
After much negotiations a new industrial agreement has been signed between the government and the Bahamas Public Service Union (BPSU). The deal is valued at approximately $40 million. A signing ceremony was held at the Ministry of Finance on Monday. Minister of State with responsibility for the public service, the Hon. Pia Glover-Rolle was in […]
PHA Academy Graduation
The Public Hospitals Authority Academy held a graduation ceremony for its first cohort of students. Minister of Health and Wellness, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville told graduates, “I trust that you understand just how significant and how important this particular training is to you, particularly those who will be deployed in the family islands. You […]
