Princess Margaret Hospital Announces Opening Of Upgraded Emergency Department Entrance
The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) is pleased to advise effective Monday, March 9, 2026, the upgraded and expanded Emergency Department (ED) entrance, located on Elizabeth Avenue, is officially open to the public. This opening marks a pivotal shift in patient access and flow. All walk-in patients seeking emergency medical attention are now encouraged to utilize […]
Governor General Dame Cynthia Pratt speaks to Mangrove Cay High School students on South Andros Official Visit
The Governor General, Dame Cynthia A. Pratt, delivered words of wisdom and inspiration to Mangrove Cay High School students during her Official Visit to South Andros on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The post Governor General Dame Cynthia Pratt speaks to Mangrove Cay High School students on South Andros Official Visit appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
Atlantis Paradise Island Appoints Lenny Cumberbatch As VP and General Manager Of The Reef
Atlantis Paradise Island, the most iconic destination resort in the world, appoints Lenny Cumberbatch as Vice President and General Manager of The Reef at Atlantis Paradise Island. In his new role, Cumberbatch will be responsible for all hotel operations at the resort’s luxury property, The Reef, and will overseeFood & Beverage operations at The Cove […]
Luxury developer invites Dubai residents to consider The Bahamas, rates best in world for security, lifestyle
As geopolitical tensions escalate in parts of the Middle East, a leading luxury developer in The Bahamas is extending an invitation to international buyers seeking stability, security, and a sophisticated island lifestyle: consider relocating to The Bahamas. The invitation comes from Jason Kinsale, president of Aristo, the firm behind more than $500 million in luxury residential developments […]
Eleuthera Wellness Hospital appoints Antoinette Lotmore as administrator as part of reorganisation in continuing expansion
Bahamas Wellness Health System has announced the appointment of Antoinette ‘Toni’ Lotmore as Hospital Administrator for Eleuthera Wellness Hospital. Ms Lotmore joined Bahamas Wellness in 2023, serving in numerous administrative and leadership roles. Her appointment comes as the expanding health care provider prepares for steady, continued growth in services at the flagship primary care clinic, […]
Mrs. Davis Encourages Young Ladies to Know When to Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way
Mrs. Ann Marie Davis of the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister told the young ladies attending the S.T.R.A.W Inc. Center for Young Women’s 20th Annual Leadership Conference that this year’s theme, “Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way,” is bold, but it carries an important message about responsibility and growth. “In […]
Boating Fees Under Scrutiny
Bahamas Marina Association President, Peter Murray is raising concern about the rising costs associated with boating in the country and its impact on the industry. Murray recently told ZNS News there has been a 40% decrease in charter bookings. He said, “normally on some of the cases a boat would get a multi-entry or the […]
Passport Integrity Defended
Chief Passport Officer, Nicholas Symonette appeared at a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday where he revealed that 98 cases of passport fraud has been referred to the police. Symonette’s comments came a day after Leader of the Opposition, Michael Pintard released a list of persons under investigation for passport […]
Southside Academy teachers and students pay a courtesy call on the Governor General
Governor General, Dame Cynthia Pratt welcomed teachers and students of Southside Academy during a courtesy call Thursday 19th March 2026 at Government House. The post Southside Academy teachers and students pay a courtesy call on the Governor General appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
92 Foreign Nationals Convicted;31 Deported; 11 Refusals
The Department of Immigration continues to enforce the immigration laws of The Bahamas, with matters heard before the Magistrate’s Courts this week. Today, fifty-six (56) Haitian nationals, comprising 43 males and 13 females, appeared before Chief Magistrate Ancella Evans. Of this number, fifty-five (55) were convicted of Illegal Landing, while one (1) male was convicted […]
BTVI Board Statement: Appointment of President
The Board of Directors of the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) is pleased toannounce the appointment of distinguished educational leader, Keyshan L. Bastian as President,effective 23rd March 2026. With more than 28 years of progressive leadership across technical and vocational education,national assessment and senior public service administration, Ms. Bastian most recently servedwith distinction as […]
Baseball Camp Builds Discipline and Dreams with CWCO Backing
On any given Saturday morning at Windsor Park, you will not just find children learning how to throw a ball or swing a bat. You will find confidence being built, discipline being shaped, and young lives being guided in a positive direction. That is the real mission behind the Mario Ford Baseball Camp, a program […]
Statement by Prime Minister Philip Davis on Meeting Representatives of Retail Grocery Industry ahead of April 1st VAT Relief
“Today I met with representatives from the grocery retail industry because my number one goal remains clear: bringing down the cost of living for Bahamian families. Families across our country are working hard every day, and they deserve a government that stays focused on easing pressure at the checkout line and around the kitchen table. […]
Turning Data into Justice: Janet McKenzie Elevates The Bahamas’ Voice at CSW70
As global leaders gathered in New York for the 70th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), The Bahamas was represented with clarity, conviction and purpose by Janet McKenzie, the country’s appointed gender expert to the Follow-up Mechanism to the Belém do Pará Convention (MESECVI). The Belém do Pará Convention—formally the Inter-American Convention on the […]
Opposition Addresses Fuel Concerns
Leader of the Opposition, Michael Pintard shared his concerns about the imminent price increases for oil and gas due to the current conflict in the Middle East on Tuesday. Pintard suggested that the government should implement the opposition’s proposal of capping value added tax on fuel. He told ZNS News, “we have indicated to government […]
