CIBC Caribbean Celebrates Teachers with Loan Relief, Staycations and Classroom Support
CIBC Caribbean recently surprised three Bahamian educators with a special package of rewards designed to give back to them and their students. In recognition of the dedication teachers bring to classrooms and communities every day,Brenda Watkins, Omar Sharpe, and Vashte Nairn were celebrated ahead of World Teachers’Day, observed annually on October 5. Each educator received […]
In a Virtual Parents Meeting, Education Minister Cooper Talks About the Importance of Partnership Between School and Home
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Science and Technology the Hon. Chester Cooper said there is perhaps no partnership more important to the success of the nation’s education system than the partnership between the home and the school. “We can have excellent teachers, strong school leaders, modern facilities, innovative programmes and ambitious policies, but […]
‘Breakfast Tasting’ at C.H. Reeves Junior High School prior to official launch
The National School Breakfast Programme is expanding into junior high schools. Through a ‘Breakfast Tasting’ event, there is opportunity to have feedback from the students, themselves, before official launch. A Breakfast Tasting was held October 1, 2026 at C.H. Reeves Junior High School. Testing it out with students were: Prime Minister the Hon.Philip Davis, Deputy Prime […]
A Poppy to the Governor General, from the British Legion Bahamas Branch
Mrs. Adina D. Munroe-Charlow, Chairman of the British Legion Bahamas Branch, presented the Governor General, Dame Cynthia A. Pratt with a Poppy in recognition of Remembrance Day during a courtesy call at Government House on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Pictured from left: Harriet Hart (Jr. Volunteer Officer), Valentino Griffin (Jr. Volunteer Officer), Jeffrey Pinder (Senior Volunteer Officer), Adina Munroe-Charlow (Chairman), H.E. […]
Grand Bahama Ferry meets with the Ministry of Tourism
The Minister of Tourism, the Hon.Glenys Hanna-Martin meets with Kenneth Lewis and executives of Grand Bahama Ferry Holding Company Ltd., October 2, 2026 at the ministry’s offices. Also attending the meeting were Lorraine Armbrister, Permanent Secretary of Tourism; Jackson Weech, Director General of Tourism; and Robert D.L. Sands II, Director of Cruise for Tourism. More […]
Press Club Mourns the Passing of Noted Journalist Steve McKinney
The Bahamas Press Club 2014 mourns the passing of Steve McKinney, an outstanding journalist and a founding member of the first Press Club in 1996. He was 64 years old, having been born in the historic Chippingham community to Louise Sands and William McKinney. The Bahamas has lost one of its foremost advocates for free […]
Prime Minister Drives Commitment to Cut Egg Imports as Golden Yolk Produces 200,000 Eggs
Press Statement Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Edward Davis KC visited the Golden Yolk Project to review progress as the Government advances its commitment to increase local egg production, reduce dependence on imports and strengthen national food security. With 200,000 eggs produced, 10,000 laying hens in production and approximately 8,000 pullets being raised as future laying […]
