London Tourism Mission
Representatives of the Ministry of Tourism and its partners are in London, England this week to attend the World Travel Market event. Director General of Tourism, Latia Duncombe spoke with ZNS News about the value of attending the trade show. She said, “tourism is what we’ve done successfully as a destination. It accounts for north […]
Update On SAC Student Death In Panama
Saint Augustine’s College (SAC) released a statement over the weekend confirming the death of a student who was representing the school at a robotics challenge in Panama. The student was later identified as 11th grader Madeline Thompson. It has been reported that Thompson fell to her death from the 27th to the 12th floor of […]
Department of Rehabilitative/Welfare Services Launches Rehabilitation Month
by Bahamas Information Services The Department of Rehabilitative/Welfare Services launched its annual Rehabilitation Month for November 2025 in a press conference, October 31, 2025 at the Department of Social Services, Sunshine Plaza, Baillou Hill Road. Slated for November are: Church services, November 3, at Abundant Life Chapel, Abundant Life Road; and a Psychological First Aid […]
Before, During, and After Hurricane Melissa, The United States Supports The Bahamas
by Bahamas Information Services As Southern and Central Bahamas have suffered from the drenching rains and powerful winds of Hurricane Melissa, the government, people, and private sector of the United States have been in action to save lives, protect property, and assist in the recovery. “At every point – during the approach of the storm, […]
BTC Celebrates CX Day
Press Release Telecoms provider BTC recently hosted its annual Customer Experience (CX) Day, reinforcing its commitment to ensuring that customers and staff feel genuinely valued and appreciated. To mark the occasion, BTC’s CX team welcomed several customers to a special Customer Experience Forum held at its Perpall Tract campus. During the event, customers had the opportunity […]
Melissa Sparks Climate Debate
While assessing the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa on Thursday past, Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon. Chester Cooper spoke about the impact of climate change on small island states like The Bahamas. Mr. Cooper told reporters, “we look at the devastation in Jamaica. When we look at the severity of the hurricane itself, the strength […]
Bahamas Department Of Corrections Celebrates Anniversary
The Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDOCS) celebrated its 73rd anniversary at a church service over the weekend. Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne Munroe attended the service held at St. John’s Native Baptist Cathedral. During his remarks, Munroe praised the efforts of BDOCS officers. He said, “you’ve done us really proudly. You have […]
National Youth Awards
by Bahamas Information Services The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture’s National Youth Awards was held October 29, 2025 at the Performing Arts Centre of the University of The Bahamas, where some of the nation’s most outstanding young people were honoured for their accomplishments. Below is the list of winners. Rising Star Winners: Education – […]
Post Hurricane Findings
Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis along with Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon. Chester Cooper and other government officials traveled to several of the islands on Thursday to assess the impact of Hurricane Melissa. According to reports from people on the ground there was no significant damage. Mr. Cooper told reporters, “we were very pleased […]
BTC EVACUATES HIGH RISK ISLANDS AS IT BRACES FOR THE IMPACT OF HURRICANE MELISSA
Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), a Liberty Caribbean company, accelerated its disaster protocols as it prepares for the impact of Hurricane Melissa, which is taking aim at some of the Family Islands in The Bahamas. Catastrophic, category five Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica early Tuesday morning, leaving indescribable destruction and devastation in its wake. Currently […]
Update On Newborn Baby
A newborn baby was rescued from bushes on Marshall Road and taken to hospital on Monday. On Tuesday Officer In Charge of the Child Placement Unit, Ella Bain explained to ZNS News what may have prompted the mother to abandon her baby. She said, “maybe she felt inadequate, unable to prepare, not ready for this […]
