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, […]
BPL: The Road Ahead
Officials of Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) and Bahamas Grid Company (BGC) appeared at a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday. This came after several blackouts occurred in New Providence following an island-wide outage last week. BPL Chief Operating Officer Anthony Christie spoke about the expected challenges coming in the […]
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Launches 2nd Annual Bone Fishing Tournament Series
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, in conjunction with the Tourism Development Corporation (TDC), has announced the launch of the 2nd Annual Bahamas Bonefishing Tournament Series, inviting anglers from around the world to participate in a premier multi-island competition scheduled for September throughNovember. The tournament series will offer more than $100,000 in cash and prizes, reinforcing […]
Apprentice Summer Campers Shine at 2026 Division of Youth’s Apprentice Camp Trade Show
Participants in the Division of Youth’s recent Apprentice Camp Trade Show, held in the Dame Ivy Dumont Building foyer, pose for the camera, on July 29, 2026. The apprentices showcased skills learned in various job areas, including carpentry, robotics and introductory drone piloting, photography, cooking, baking, sewing, beauty trades, agriculture and animal husbandry, and face […]
