Police: Regulations For Junkanoo Parades

Officials of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) and the National Junkanoo Committee (NJC) held a joint press conference on Tuesday about the upcoming Junkanoo parades. Police assured that the parades will be safe for those in attendance. In addition to the prohibition of firearms, knives and other sharp objects, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Roberto […]
Government To Review Marina Fees

The government intends to review boating fees and entry protocols after outcry from stakeholders. Director of Communications in the Office of the Prime Minister, Latrae Rahming told reporters on Tuesday, “the government of The Bahamas has a vested interesting in the economic success of our family islanders. And so the Prime Minister is listening to […]
Upgrading And Maintenance Of Defence Force Vessels

Royal Bahamas Defence Force Commodore, Floyd Moxey spoke with reporters on Sunday about the need to upgrade and maintain the force’s vessel. He and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne Munroe were at the base witnessing the HMBS Rolly Gray, HMBS Arthur D. Hanna and the HMBS Cascarilla boarded onto a transport ship to […]
A Community Center For Pinewood

The government has signed a contract with Premier Importers for the construction of a community center that will also serve as a hurricane shelter in the Pinewood area. At a press conference held on Monday Member of Parliament for Pinewood, the Hon. Myles Laroda said, “this has facilities that will be allocated for the police […]
Three Defence Force Vessels Off For Maintenance

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne Munroe was on hand to witness the loading of three Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) ships onto the Yacht Servant Amsterdam ship to be transported to Holland for repairs on Sunday. The vessels include the HMBS Rolly Gray, HMBS Arthur D. Hanna and the HMBS Cascarilla. Munroe told […]
BTC “Brings the Vibes” For Christmas

Press Release BTC truly ‘brought the vibes’ on December 19, as the company officially wrapped up its five-week “The Vibes of Christmas Is on Us” holiday campaign with a high-energy, customer-focused in-store activation at its Mall at Marathon retail location. The festive finale marked the culmination of weeks of giveaways, exclusive deals, and community engagement […]
RBDF Repairs Fleet Of Ships

Three Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) vessels were taken out of service for repairs on Sunday. The HMBS Rolly Gray, HMBS Arthur D. Hanna and HMBS Cascarilla were placed on a heavy left ship which will take them to the Netherlands were the repairs will be carried out. Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne […]
Suspect Dies In Police Custody

A 35 year old man died while in the custody of police at the Fox Hill Police Station on Thursday. According to police the man was being removed from his holding cell, to be transported to court, when he began resisting officers. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Anton Rahming was on the scene where he […]
Empowerment Hour Graduates Celebrate Growth, Skills, and New Possibilities

Press Release Graduates of the Empowerment Hour Programme in the Fox Hill and Carmichael communities were celebrated this past week as the Ministry of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting (MOSSIB), through its Community Affairs Division, marked the successful completion of another cycle of its community-based empowerment initiative. The programme, launched earlier this year in collaboration […]
It’s a ‘Winter Wonderland’ Christmas at the Bahamas Association for the Physically Disabled

by: Bahamas Information Services In a salute to Human Rights Day recently, Mrs. Ann Marie Davis of the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister, attended and gave remarks at the Bahamas Association for the Physically Disabled (BAPD) ‘Winter Wonderland’ Christmas Production (December 10) at the BAPD Clubhouse, Dolphin Drive. In the spirit of […]