BBO 2026: Prime Minister’s Keynote Address
Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis was among a list of speakers at the 35th annual Bahamas Business Outlook event on Thursday at the Baha Mar Convention Center. During his presentation Mr. Davis spoke about the government’s investment in infrastructure and energy reform. He said, “an economy moves at the speed of its connections. Airports, […]
Legal Year Opening Ceremony
The annual ceremony and church service marking the opening of the legal year took place in the capital on Wednesday. Members of the legal fraternity, led by Chief Justice, Sir Ian Winder and Attorney General, Sen. Hon. Ryan Pinder, attended a service at Christ Church Cathedral then proceeded to the Margaritaville Hotel where the Chief […]
New National Parenting Programme Facilitators Graduate, Set To Impact Thousands of Bahamian Families
Press Release The National Parenting Programme (NPP) expanded its national capacity on January 13, 2026, with the graduation of a new cohort of trained facilitators during a ceremony hosted by the Department of Rehabilitative Welfare Services in the Ministry of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting (MOSSIB). The ceremony marked the successful completion of an intensive […]
PM National Address: Real Property Tax Relief
During his national address on Monday, Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis announced tax relief measures for Bahamians including on non-prepared food and real property tax. According to the Prime Minister owner occupied duplexes and triplexes will now qualify for residential exemption and concessions for first time homeowners will be expanded. Bahamas Real Estate Association […]
PM National Address: Official VAT Reduction
Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis announced further Value Added Tax (VAT) reductions on non prepared food items in a national address delivered in Monday evening. This comes after he announced the initial reduction of 5% in 2025. He said, “this will apply to fresh fruits and vegetables, baby food, lunch snacks, frozen foods and […]
Majority Rule Church Service
The annual Majority Rule Church Service was held at Bahamas Harvest Church on Monday, January 12th. The message was delivered by host pastor Mario Moxey. During his sermon he asked politicians to put their rhetoric aside and define a cause Bahamians can support. He said, “the more energy you spend tearing others down the less […]
