PAHO/WHO Working with The Bahamas’ Healthcare System to Increase Vaccinations
Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) Representative for The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands, Dr. Eldonna Boisson explained that not so long ago, the Expanded Immunization Programs in the Caribbean were second to none in the world, maintaining the over 95 per cent vaccination coverage that is needed for herd immunity. Herd immunity […]
The Min. of Education, Technical & Vocational Training Expresses Condolences on the Passing of Former Archives Director Dr. Gail Saunders
The Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training marks with sadness the passing of Dr. Gail Saunders, the first Bahamian trained as an Archivist, as a pioneer of modern Bahamian culture and education. In addition to the scores of Bahamians she trained and inspired, her incredible legacy includes her efforts leading to the establishment […]
Marshall Road Homicide
The body of a man, unofficially identified as Gareth Pyform, was found unresponsive on Marshall Road on Monday July 3rd at the same location where two off duty police officers were shot the previous night while attending a pool party. Officer in Charge of the Criminal Investigations Department Chief Superintendent Michael Johnson was on the […]
BPSU & AMMC Sign Industrial Agreement
The Antiquities, Monuments and Museums Corporation (AMMC) and the Bahamas Public Service Union (BPSU) signed a new industrial agreement on Monday. Chairman of AMMC Rosel Moxey said, “it is without a doubt that the staff at AMMC are comprise of persons who are truly dedicated to promoting, preserving and sharing the history and antiquities of […]
DRA Assess Septic Tanks On Sweeting’s Cay
Officials of the Disaster Reconstruction Authority (DRA) traveled to Sweeting’s Cay on Monday where they assessed a completed project to provide residents on the island with septic tanks. On hand as DRA Chairman Alex Storr who explained the need for the project, “we had residents that were rebuilding had received help from NGOs to rebuild […]
Reflection On CARICOM Chairmanship
Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis is in Trinidad and Tobago where he is attending the 45th Regular Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government meetings. Davis has served as Chairman of CARICOM for the past six months. He is being succeeded by the Prime Minister of Dominica, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit. Mr. Davis reflected on his […]
BIS and BCB Celebrate ‘National Flag Day’
Staff of Bahamas Information Services (BIS) and the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (BCB) observed ‘National Flag Day’ on Friday morning, June 30, with Hoisting of the National Flag, by members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, on the corporation’s compound. ‘National Flag Day’ Flag Raising Ceremonies were held today across The Bahamas and at […]
BIS and BCB Celebrate ‘National Flag Day’
Staff of Bahamas Information Services (BIS) and the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (BCB) observed ‘National Flag Day’ on Friday morning, June 30, with Hoisting of the National Flag, by members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, on the corporation’s compound. ‘National Flag Day’ Flag Raising Ceremonies were held today across The Bahamas and at […]
BIS and BCB Celebrate ‘National Flag Day’
Staff of Bahamas Information Services (BIS) and the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (BCB) observed ‘National Flag Day’ on Friday morning, June 30, with Hoisting of the National Flag, by members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, on the corporation’s compound. ‘National Flag Day’ Flag Raising Ceremonies were held today across The Bahamas and at […]
BIS and BCB Celebrate ‘National Flag Day’
Staff of Bahamas Information Services (BIS) and the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (BCB) observed ‘National Flag Day’ on Friday morning, June 30, with Hoisting of the National Flag, by members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, on the corporation’s compound. ‘National Flag Day’ Flag Raising Ceremonies were held today across The Bahamas and at […]