Royal Caribbean Group announces ground-breaking biofuel testing, accelerating The Industry’s Energy Transition
This summer, Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) will set a new industry milestone in alternative fuel use when Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Apex and Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas, set sail in Europe using sustainable biofuel to meet part of the ships’ fuel needs. The landmark test will contribute critical data and research on the fuel’s capabilities and supply chain infrastructure needed to further the industry’s alternative fuel […]
‘Road to 50’ concert
The Men’s Ministry of the Church of God of Prophecy (COGOP) East Street is excited to announce a joyous and inspiring celebration of the goodness of the Lord through a special ‘Road To 50’ Grand Concert featuring performances by Pastor Simeon Outten, the Tabernacle Concert Choir and the world-renowned Bahamas Brass Band. Under the theme […]
EU and IDB officials call on Minister of Health and Wellness
During a courtesy call, Monday, June 5, 2023 at the Ministry of Health and Wellness the Hon. Michael Darville, Minister of Health and Wellness received European Union Ambassador to The Bahamas Her Excellency Marianne Van Steen; IDB Country Representative Daniela Carrera Marquis; IDB Senior Health Specialist Ricardo Perez-Cuevas; and other IDB and EU representatives. Along […]
PM Opens Agriculture Economics Conference
The 34th West Indies Agricultural Economics Conference is being held in the capital this week under the theme ‘Emerging Challenges and Opportunities for Food Systems: Climate Change and Tourism Nexus’. Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Philip Davis attended the opening ceremony for the meetings and delivered remarks. Davis told attendees, “recognizing the […]
Environmental Protection
The Minister of Environment and Natural Resources is encouraging Bahamians to continue to fight to protect the country for future generations. The Hon. Vaughn Miller said, “it is believed that we have the largest sea grass beds in the world. And so that’s great for us. In terms of our mangroves, we have the largest […]
Consumer Protection Building Criticism Addressed
The Minister of Economic Affairs spoke to allegations of corruption levied against the government regarding the renting of accommodations for the Consumer Protection Commission. Sen. Hon. Michael Halkitis said, “we decided that they should have their own space. Consumer protection is a priority of this government we wanted them to be in a stand alone […]
Young Bahamian Attorney Adds Privy Council Win to Repertoire
Attorney Krysta A Mason-Smith has added another rung of success to her belt and has gained invaluable experience litigating at the Privy Council level when she and her Co-Appellants won a case for their client, Vinson Ariste. Ariste was vindicated after a 12 year-long imprisonment at Her Majesty’s Prison, Fox Hill after he was found guilty […]
UWI Open Campus Launches Leadership Webinar Series
The University of the West Indies Open Campus Bahamas (UWIOCB) is hosting a special webinar series every Thursday in June to help empower the public and provide tools for self development and professional advancement. Four dynamic industry leaders will each host one of four webinars, scheduled for June 8, 15, 22 and 29. UWIOCB Country Head Bridgette […]
Leading OAS Rep in Town for Red Cross Inter-American Conference
The Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) Ambassador Nestor Mendez has arrived in New Providence for the Red Cross 22nd Inter-American Conference. Upon arrival, he was greeted by Lisa Rahming, Minister of State in the Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development. The conference is being held June 5 – 8, 2023 at the […]
PM Davis: His Government’s Dedication to Consumer Protection is Embedded
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis said, on June 5, 2023, that as his Government opened the doors to the new Consumer Affairs Building, it not only marked a historic milestone but also celebrated “our collective commitment to a fair Bahamas”. “In this journey, we remember the vision of the late […]
