Ministry of Social Services – the ‘conscience of our nation,’ said Minister Barbara Cartwright
Remarks by Minister of Social Services, Sen. the Hon. Barbara Cartwright At a Town Hall Meeting of the Disabled Community – ‘Let’s Talk Disabilities Affairs’ – at D.W. Davis High School September 30, 2026 “Tonight, it is truly an honor to stand before you, at this Town Hall Meeting of the Secretariat of the National Commission […]
The Royal Visit Of His Majesty King Charles III To The Commonwealth Of The Bahamas
The Government of The Bahamas is pleased to announce that His Majesty King Charles III, Head of State of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, will undertake an official Royal Visit to The Bahamas from Tuesday, 27 October to Thursday, 29 October 2026. The visit will take place ahead of His Majesty’s attendance at the Commonwealth […]
Building Boys, Shaping Futures – Min. Rolle Takes Message Of Purpose To E. P Roberts
Building confident young men begins with helping boys understand their value, discover their potential and recognize that the choices they make today can shape the men they become tomorrow. That message of purpose, possibility and personal responsibility was at the heart of an engaging session at E.P. Roberts Primary School, where Minister of State in the Ministry […]
Sameer Bhatti Steps Down as BTC CEO
BTC’s Board of Directors has been informed by Mr. Bhatti of his decision to step down as Chief Executive Officer to pursue other professional opportunities. Mr. Bhatti has committed his full support to ensuring a smooth and orderly leadership transition, and we thank him for his commitment, dedication, and significant contributions during his tenure with […]
Unemployment Rate Declines in the First Quarter of 2026
Press Release The Bahamas National Statistical Institute has released its labour force survey for the first quarter of 2026. The findings show another third consecutive decline in the unemployment rate which now stands at 8.1% The rate stood at 8.8% in the third quarter of 2025 and 8.7% in the fourth quarter. Press Release_LFS_2026_Q1Download The […]
Seniors encouraged to embrace and enjoy their golden years as Older Persons Month begins
Older Bahamians were encouraged to embrace their golden years as a season of purpose, joy and fulfilment as the Ministry of Social Services officially opened Older Persons and Blindness Awareness Month 2026 with a church service at Bible Truth Ministries on October 1. Senior Pastor of Bible Truth Ministries, Pastor Ellison Greenslade, delivered a stirring […]
Disaster Risk Management Officials Meet with British High Commissioners to Exchange Best Practices
Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for the Disaster Risk Management Authority (DRM), Broadcasting and Bahamas Information Services, the Hon. McKell Bonaby met with the British High Commissioner to The Bahamas, Her Excellency Smita Rossetti and the British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Alicia Herbert on Thursday, October […]
