The DPM Brings Remarks at UB’s Student Government Association Induction Ceremony
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation the Hon. I. Chester Cooper brought remarks at the University of The Bahamas (UB) Student Government Association Induction Ceremony at UB on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Also in attendance at the ceremony were: UB President, Dr. Robert Blaine III; former Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minns; […]
40 Students Graduate From the 2nd Chance Programme
After two weeks of discipline and character-building training, 40 high school students graduated from the 2nd Chance Programme. The summer initiative, organized by the School Policing Division of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, has been running for four years and has impacted more than 100 students to date. The programme was created in response to […]
2025 Exam Results
The Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training released this year’s results for the Bahamas Junior Certificate (BJC) and the Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) examinations on Thursday. In the BJCs 38.8% of students who took at least five exams passed with a C or above. This is an increase from last […]
New Players Eye Margaritaville Void
Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, the Hon. Chester Cooper has revealed that three companies have shown interest in providing the one day cruise service once provided by the Margaritaville ship. The Margaritaville left Grand Bahama in December 2023. Cooper said, “we have made calls for entrepreneurs who can provide the service provided by Margaritaville. […]
Exuma Sharks Softball League Grateful For Sponsorship From Local Philanthropist, Developer
Members of the Exuma Sharks, the softball league of George Town, Exuma, are singing the praises of longtime resident, businessman and philanthropist Bob Coughlin, developer of Sampson Cay’s eco-sensitive Turtlegrass Resort & Island Club, who recently provided the team with a donation that covered uniforms, transportation and the entry fee for the team’s trip to […]
BJC and BGCSE Results Released
Today, the overall results of the 2025 Bahamas Junior Certificate (BJC) and Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) examinations were announced, providing a snapshot of the performance of students who sat the examinations earlier this year. For BJCs, 38.8% of students sitting five or more exams received a grade of ‘C’ or higher and […]
The Department of Immigration Holds Passing Out Ceremony of Squad “A” 2025
The Department of Immigration held a Passing Out Ceremony of ‘A’ Squad 2025 under the theme “Sworn to Protect, Ready to Serve” at the Royal Bahamas Police Force Training College on Thursday, August 28, 2025. This adds 51 new recruits to the Department. Attending the ceremony were Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments […]
Holmes Rock Jr. High To Welcome More Than 200 Monday
Minister of Education and Technical and Vocational Training, the Hon. Glenys Hanna Martin and Minister of Works and Family Island Affairs, the Hon. Clay Sweeting led a delegation to Grand Bahama where they inspected the Holmes Rock Junior High School set to open on Monday. Sweeting spoke with reporters about the amenities of the school. […]
Calls For Young Bahamians To Enter Construction Industry
Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA) President, Leonard Sands is calling for more Bahamians to enter the construction industry. Sands is concerned that the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) is unable to graduate enough students to meet the labour needs within the construction industry. He said, “we need a lot more persons in the masonry program […]
Cuban Doctors
Minister of Health and Wellness, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville provided an update this week on Cuban healthcare professionals in the country. In reports earlier this year The Bahamas was called out by the United States for its practice of recruiting Cuban healthcare professionals who only got to keep a small portion of their salaries […]
DPM Cooper Tours Eleuthera Airports
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investment and Aviation, the Hon. Chester Cooper led a delegation to the island of Eleuthera where they toured two of the island’s airports that are currently under renovation. Mr. Cooper spoke with reporters about the importance of investing in the upgrades while at the Governor’s Harbour airport. He […]
Heartbroken Family Wants Answers After Pre-Teen’s Death
The family of Montana Ferguson, 12, who lost his life in a house fire on the island of Abaco, are seeking answers about his death. Ferguson was spending the night at the home where the fire occurred. His friend and sister made it out of the blaze alive. Ferguson’s aunt, Jacqueline Duncombe spoke with ZNS […]
Liberty Caribbean connecting CARIFESTA XV
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (August 25, 2025) – Liberty Caribbean, the operators of Flow, Liberty Business and BTC, has reinforced its commitment to the Caribbean’s cultural and creative industries by providing over $125,000 in connectivity support to CARIFESTA XV, the region’s premier celebration of arts, culture, and identity. Flow is the official telecoms provider of the CARIFESTA […]
Statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Response to the Allegation Made by the COI Chair
The Foreign Ministry notes the allegations made by COI Chairman Charlotte Green, “the Ministry that is selling passports like candy” The Permanent Secretary has written to the Commissioner of Police to make the police aware of the allegations and cause an investigation to begin. Perhaps Ms. Green will exercise her patriotic duty and share any […]
The Governor General Welcomes President of the Industrial Tribunal and a Visiting Judge from the UK
Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia A. Pratt received Indira Demeritte-Francis, President of the Industrial Tribunal (left) along with Recorder Anesta Weekes, K.C. of London, England (right) in a courtesy call in the Drawing Room at Government House on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. The post The Governor General Welcomes President of the […]
