Egypt’s ambassador pays a courtesy call on the Minister of Tourism
Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to The Bahamas, His Excellency Dr.Sherif Reda Ahmad Shehata, centre left, paid a courtesy call on Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin, centre right, August 6, 2026 at the ministry’s office. Also in attendance at the courtesy call were Ron Pinder, Ambassador-at-Large/Foreign Affairs (2nd […]
Changing of the Guard at Government House
Governor General, HE Dame Cynthia A. Pratt views Changing of the Guard by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force officers at Government House, Mt. Fitzwilliam, August 7, 2026. More Photo Highlights Below: The post Changing of the Guard at Government House appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
2026 Galaxy International Pageant – Courtesy Call at the Ministry of Tourism
Galaxy International Pageant paid a courtesy call on Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism the Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin (right), August 6, 2026 at the Ministry of Tourism’s offices. The 2026 Galaxy International Pageant takes place in New Providence, August 4-9, with pageant finals being held on August 8 at the University of The Bahamas […]
Home Accessibility Initiative InspiresFirst-of-Its-Kind Job Fair for Persons withDisabilities
What began as an initiative to make homes safer and more accessible for persons with disabilities has evolved into a first-of-its-kind employment initiative after Minister of Urban Renewal and Community Relations, the Hon. Lisa Rahming, said her Ministry discovered that many of the people it was helping shared another pressing need — meaningful work. Speaking […]
Hundreds of Students Shine in the Department of Culture’s 2026 Summer Culture Programme Showcase
Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage the Hon. Leslia Brice and Permanent Secretary Lisa Adderley, joined Director of the Department of Culture Dereka Deleveaux-Grant and other staff members; parents; stakeholders; and hundreds of participants at the 2026 Summer Culture Programme Showcase, on July 31, 2026, at the Church of God Convention Centre, Joe Farrington Road. […]
CIBC Caribbean Clients Score Big in ‘Score A Hat Trick’ Promotion
Two CIBC Caribbean clients are celebrating exciting wins after being selected as the lucky recipients of 65-inch Samsung smart televisions through the bank’s Score A Hat Trick Visa Debit Card promotion.The campaign, launched in partnership with Visa as part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 excitement, rewarded eligible CIBC Caribbean Visa Debit cardholders who made […]
Bob and Jeanne Coughlin invest $50,000 in four Exuma initiatives
A park where families gather. A school where futures take off. Scholarships that open doors. An art gallery that celebrates rich Bahamian culture. While each serves a different purpose, together they are the building blocks of a strong community. Recognizing this connection, George Town residents and supporters, Bob and Jeanne Coughlin, awarded $50,000 in grants […]
bdG Sports executives meet Minister of Tourism
bdG Sports events management and marketing company, led by its president, Brooks Downing (second left) and vice-president/international affairs Josh Franklin (left), met with Minister of Tourism the Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin (centre), July 31, 2026 at the ministry’s offices. Also in attendance were Senator Kevin Simmons (second right); Tourism Permanent Secretary Lorraine Armbrister; and Tourism Marketing […]
Minister Barbara Cartwright Tours Willie Mae Pratt Centre for Girls
Beyond the secure gates of the Willie Mae Pratt Centre for Girls, a large airbrushed mural greets every visitor with a simple but powerful message: “We Are the Future.” For Minister of Social Services, the Hon. Barbara Cartwright, those three words became the defining theme of her first official visit to the residential rehabilitation facility, […]
Fly Fishing association new executives meet with the Minister of Tourism
Newly elected executives of the Bahamas Fly Fishing Industry Association (BFFIA), led by its President James “Docky” Smith, met with Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin, August 5, 2026 at the ministry’s offices. Also in attendance were Lorraine Armbrister, permanent secretary for Tourism; Earnestine Moxyz, general manager, Tourism; and (via Zoom) Bridgette King, executive […]
62 Haitians Repatriated
The Department of Immigration carried out a repatriation exercise at the Lynden Pindling International Airport on Wednesday involving 62 Haitian nationals. Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, the Hon. Darron Pickstock, was at the airport and said that exercise is part of the ministry’s efforts to strengthen enforcement. He said, […]
Staff of the Office of the Judiciary, honoured for long service
Over 60 persons representing the staff of the Office of the Judiciary were honored on Friday, July 31, 2026 at Government House for long-standing service of up to over 40 years. Presenting awards and plaques were Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia A. Pratt, Governor General; the Hon. Sir Ian Winder, Chief Justice, Supreme […]
National Security holds ‘World Day Against Trafficking in Persons’ recognition ceremony
The Ministry of National Security observed ‘World Day Against Trafficking in Persons,’ with a recognition ceremony, July 30, 2026 at the ministry’s offices. The ceremony, hosted by the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Inter-Ministry Committee, brought forth the collaborative efforts of government and private sector partners. The event highlighted the private sector partner, Aetos Holdings Ltd. in bringing awareness […]
Baha Mar Occupancy Levels Exceed Expectations
Baha Mar Senior Vice President of Administration and External Relations, Robert Sands told ZNS News the resort’s occupancy levels have exceeded expectations. He said, “we see stopover visitors grow for the last two, three months which is also a positive sign perhaps not in the large numbers we want but its growth. And so, some […]
Flow launches ‘We Live For This’ campaign to celebrate Caribbean passion for cricket
Leading telecoms provider Flow has officially launched ‘We Live For This’, its Caribbean-wide campaign in support of the 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL), celebrating the passion, pride and shared experiences that make cricket one of the region’s most cherished traditions. The campaign builds on Flow’s recently announced partnership with the Republic Bank CPL, […]
