Operation Poseidon: 21 Foreign Nationals Apprehended
On Thursday, September 12, Officers from the Enforcement Unit, with the assistance of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, conducted an inspection exercise on a cay north of New Providence. The exercise resulted in the apprehension of twenty-one foreign nationals – fifteen (15) Haitians, three (3) Jamaicans, two (2) Indonesians, and one (1) Indian. All subjects […]
Parliamentary Registration Department conducts public education at training sessions and town hall meeting
Parliamentary Commissioner Harrison Thompson conducted the first of a two-day training session at Breezes Bahamas resort, September 11, 2025 for Family Island Administrators, Local Government Officials and National Security representatives to ensure the integrity of the electoral process. Discussion focused on Family Island voter registration, citizenship/residency, the verification process, electoral procedures, and rollout of the new […]
DPM Cooper Hosts CPA Final Reception and Cultural Display
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper hosted the Final Reception and Cultural Display event of the 47th Regional Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), Caribbean, Americas and Atlantic Region at Baha Mar Resort, September 12, 2025. The CPA regional conference was conducted at the British Colonial, […]
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Highlights Summer Achievements and Announces
Upcoming Science & Policy Symposium 2025—Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) has marked a transformative summer of conservation progress, community engagement, and education across TheBahamas and the broader Caribbean. Building on its mission to conserve bonefish, tarpon, permit, andtheir habitats, BTT is celebrating the successful launch of new restoration infrastructure, expansiveyouth programming, and the upcoming Bonefish […]
Record Enrollment for BAMSI’s Fall Semester
The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) experienced record enrollment — up 15 percent over last year — with the start of the Fall 2025 semester. Alongside an expanding online platform, the growing student body is helping to reshape life in North Andros. This influx of students is fueling economic activity on the island […]
Lou Adderley Park Gets Facelift
Member of Parliament for Marathon, the Hon. Lisa Rahming recently announced the commencement of renovations to the Lou Adderley Park located on Claridge Road. Rahming told ZNS News, “I’m so excited. It may have taken but for a little while but God is good so we’re going to refurbish some of the play instruments, change […]
BPL Smart Meters Launch
Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) Chief Operating Officer, Anthony Christie appeared at a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister last week where he was asked about the launch of smart meters. The program is set to launch in Eleuthera next quarter. Christie told reporters, “Eleuthera has had its challenges over the last […]
Jet Ski Related Incident Claims the Life of U.S. Service Member
On Thursday September 11, 2025, U.S. Embassy Chargé d’affaires Kimberly Furnish, along with officers from the U.S. Armed Forces, oversaw the solemn repatriation of the remains of active-duty Alaska Air National Guard Second Lieutenant Robert Rosa. Lieutenant Rosa was killed while on vacation in Nassau in a jet ski related incident. “Our hearts are with […]
Sharon Wilson honoured at the Senate President’s Dinner, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Conference
Former Senate President, Her Excellency Sharon Wilson, K.C., was honored for her outstanding contribution to The Commonwealth of The Bahamas Senate during the Senate President’s Dinner, September 9, 2025, on the occasion of the 47th Regional Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, Caribbean, Americas and Atlantic Region. The President’s Award was granted by current Senate […]
Speaker of the House Hosts Dinner for Delegates Attending the 47th CPA Regional Conference
Speaker of the House of Assembly, the Hon. Patricia Deveaux hosted a dinner for the delegates participating in the 47th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s Regional Conference of the Caribbean, Americas and the Atlantic Region at Sapodilla Estate on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. The Speaker recognized several of the individuals who helped to organize the conference including […]
