Ministry launches ‘Mission Pawsible’ to promote responsible pet ownership, public safety and animal welfare
The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources has launched ‘Mission Pawsible,’ a new national initiative aimed at promoting responsible pet ownership, improving public safety, strengthening compliance with animal protection laws and enhancing animal welfare throughout The Bahamas. The initiative was officially launched on Monday, August 31, 2026 at the Ministry of Agriculture’s offices with the […]
DRM Authority starts Business Continuity Planning Workshops to build business resilience in the face of disruption
The DRM Authority began a three-day Business Continuity Planning Workshop, September 1, 2026 as it launched its Business Resilience Programme to assist business owners in preparing for disasters, disruptions, aftermath and recovery. The workshop is held at the British Colonial, downtown. Minister of State with responsibility for Disaster Risk Management, the Hon. Mckell Bonaby spoke […]
The Ministry of Education Strengthening the Foundations of Education
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Science and Technology the Hon. I. Chester Cooper said over the past several years, the Ministry has been doing the hard work of strengthening the foundations of education: literacy and numeracy, school safety, special needs assessments and services, attendance, teacher recruitment and school infrastructure. The DPM said, “That […]
Little Miss Galaxy International Pays Courtesy Call on Tourism Minister
Zara Gaszczyk, Little Miss Galaxy International 2026-2027, paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin (2nd from right). Also in attendance at the courtesy call were Lorraine Armbrister, Permanent Secretary (2nd from left); Jessica Knott (1st from right), Director, Bahamas Galaxy Pageants; and Shantarra Davis-Gaszczyk, Zara’s mother. The post Little Miss Galaxy International […]
DPM: Mathematics is an Area that Demands Urgent Improvement
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Science and Technology the Hon. I. Chester Cooper said that overall the Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) pass rate increased; Bahamas Junior Certificate (BJC) results improved in 11 of the 13 subjects; and more students earned five or more C grades than last year. “But mathematics […]
Tourism Minister Brings Remarks at the Second Chance Program Graduation Ceremony
The Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin brought remarks at the Police Training College’s Second Chance Program Graduation Ceremony. Also in attendance were the Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles; Deputy Commissioner of Police Anthony Rolle; Assistant Commissioner of Police Dr. Chaswell Hanna; Chief Superintendent Mareno Hinds; Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Intelligence Dwight Adderley; Assistant […]
Seymour Family Gets a New Home After a Devastating Fire
Mrs. Ann Marie Davis, of the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister said about three years ago, the Seymour family experienced a tragedy that changed their lives in an instant. A devastating fire destroyed the place they had called home for 25 years, leaving a family of eight without the comfort and security […]
Coleby-Davis Defends BPL Summer Readiness
Minister of Energy, Utilities and Aviation, the Hon. Jobeth Coleby-Davis addressed the summer readiness of Bahamas Power and Light while in Abaco on Friday. The minister’s comments came after a spate of power outages in New Providence and the Family Islands. She said, “we prepared our system, our summer readiness, our generation, while at the […]
BTC Continues Investment in Its People, Recognizing 38 Top Performers for Q2
Press Release BTC continues to strengthen its investment in its people, recently recognizing 38 employees from across the business, from Nassau and the Family Islands, as its Q2 Top Performers. The quarterly recognition programme celebrates employees who consistently demonstrate exceptional performance, initiative, teamwork and a strong commitment to BTC’s customers, colleagues and business objectives. The […]
Emily Forbes Shines as the 2026 Carleton Williams Scholar
Press Conference “Winning the Carleton Williams Scholarship is a great honor and a privilege because I know it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Receiving this scholarship shows that my dedication, discipline, and hard work have paid off. I am grateful to everyone who believed in me and supported me along the way. This achievement inspires me to […]
