The Bahamas and the Republic of Chad Establish Diplomatic Relations
On Thursday, 16 July 2026, the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and the Republic of Chad formally established diplomatic relations by signing a Joint Communiqué, in accordance with the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations and international law. The Joint Communiqué was signed for The Bahamas by His Excellency Stan O. Smith, […]
Prime Minister Davis: Grand Opening of J. P. Morgan Trust’s local office is a ‘statement of confidence’
By: Eric Rose/BIS During his Keynote Remarks at the recent Grand Opening of J.P. Morgan Trust Company (Bahamas) Limited’s Goodman’s Bay Corporate Centre offices, Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Davis stated that it was “another milestone in J.P. Morgan’s long history in The Bahamas”. “A move like this is a statement of confidence,” he said […]
Bahamas Protected Areas Fund Sounds the Alarm on Coral Killing Disease
Press Release The Bahamas Protected Areas Fund (BPAF) is raising the alarm on Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD), a highly destructive coral disease that has already devastated reef-building coral populations in The Bahamas and continues to threaten reef ecosystems throughout the wider Caribbean. First detected in Florida in 2014, SCTLD has since spread rapidly […]
Four Upskill Bahamas Programme Graduates Receive iPads
by: Llonella Gilbert/BIS Four graduates of the Upskill Bahamas Programme received iPads for successfully completing their courses. The presentation was made at the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology on Tuesday July 21, 2026. The programme, launched in November 2025, is a national digital learning initiative providing free online courses and professional certifications for Bahamian […]
Bahamas Joins CARICOM Members States In Support of Venezuela
Press Release The Bahamas joined fellow CARICOM Member States in contributing to a collective humanitarian aid effort in support of the people of Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that struck the country on 24 June, 2026, affecting communities across Venezuela and creating an urgent need for regional support. As part of this CARICOM-led response, the […]
Caribbean Bottling Supports the 27th Basketball Smiles Week
Press Release Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC), local producers of Coca-Cola and Dasani products, is proud to once again support Basketball Smiles for their 27th year. Upholding its corporate pillar of community outreach, CBC proudly donated $2,000, over 75 cases of Dasani, Powerade and Sprite, reusable Powerade water bottles and numerous marketing materials. The annual sporting […]
Lady Kayla Crowned Goombay Punch Cup Sailing Champion of 2025/2026
Press Release Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC), local producers of Coca-Cola and Dasani products, is proud to crown Lady Kayla of Exuma as this year’s annual Bahamas Goombay Punch Cup winner. CBC created the Bahamas Goombay Punch Cup to further the advancement of sailing and Bahamian culture through monetary and social support. The competition judges the […]
Minister Rahming Calls for Inclusive, People-Centred Communities at UN Meeting
Inclusive, people-centred communities must remain at the heart of sustainable urban development, Minister of Urban Renewal and Community Relations, the Hon. Lisa T. Rahming, told world leaders on Thursday (July 16, 2026) as she addressed the United Nations High-Level Meeting on the Midterm Review of the New Urban Agenda. Speaking before Heads of State, ministers […]
Deputy to the Governor General, in attendance at RBPF 53rd Bahamas Independence Reception
Deputy to the Governor General, the Rt. Hon. Ruby Ann Darling was in attendance at the Royal Bahamas Police Force 53rd Bahamas Independence Reception, at Paul Farquharson Conference Center, Police Headquarters, July 17, 2026. Pictured from left during The Toast: Chief Justice Sir Ian Winder; Minister of Tourism Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin; Deputy to the Governor […]
SAC Alumni Association Awards More Than $35,000 inScholarships and Tuition Assistance
The St. Augustine’s College (SAC) Alumni Association continued its commitment to transforming lives through education by awarding more than $35,000 in scholarships, tuition assistance, and academic awards to deserving students during its annual scholarship presentation on Friday, July 17, 2026. The awards benefited students in Grades 7 through 12, recognized the College’s valedictorians and salutatorian, […]
