DPM: Mathematics is an Area that Demands Urgent Improvement
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Science and Technology the Hon. I. Chester Cooper said that overall the Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) pass rate increased; Bahamas Junior Certificate (BJC) results improved in 11 of the 13 subjects; and more students earned five or more C grades than last year. “But mathematics […]
Tourism Minister Brings Remarks at the Second Chance Program Graduation Ceremony
The Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin brought remarks at the Police Training College’s Second Chance Program Graduation Ceremony. Also in attendance were the Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles; Deputy Commissioner of Police Anthony Rolle; Assistant Commissioner of Police Dr. Chaswell Hanna; Chief Superintendent Mareno Hinds; Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Intelligence Dwight Adderley; Assistant […]
Seymour Family Gets a New Home After a Devastating Fire
Mrs. Ann Marie Davis, of the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister said about three years ago, the Seymour family experienced a tragedy that changed their lives in an instant. A devastating fire destroyed the place they had called home for 25 years, leaving a family of eight without the comfort and security […]
Coleby-Davis Defends BPL Summer Readiness
Minister of Energy, Utilities and Aviation, the Hon. Jobeth Coleby-Davis addressed the summer readiness of Bahamas Power and Light while in Abaco on Friday. The minister’s comments came after a spate of power outages in New Providence and the Family Islands. She said, “we prepared our system, our summer readiness, our generation, while at the […]
BTC Continues Investment in Its People, Recognizing 38 Top Performers for Q2
Press Release BTC continues to strengthen its investment in its people, recently recognizing 38 employees from across the business, from Nassau and the Family Islands, as its Q2 Top Performers. The quarterly recognition programme celebrates employees who consistently demonstrate exceptional performance, initiative, teamwork and a strong commitment to BTC’s customers, colleagues and business objectives. The […]
Emily Forbes Shines as the 2026 Carleton Williams Scholar
Press Conference “Winning the Carleton Williams Scholarship is a great honor and a privilege because I know it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Receiving this scholarship shows that my dedication, discipline, and hard work have paid off. I am grateful to everyone who believed in me and supported me along the way. This achievement inspires me to […]
Statement from the Governor General on the Upcoming Royal Visit of His Majesty King Charles III
Press Release It is with great joy and a profound sense of pride that I, on behalf of the Government and the people of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, extend our warmest welcome following the official announcement of the upcoming visit of His Majesty King Charles III to our beautiful shores this October. As the […]
Deputy Financial Secretary Granted Injunction
The government has been restrained from any further action to retire Ms. Athena Marche, who currently holds the position of Deputy Financial Secretary, pending judicial review. Ms. Marche attended a meeting with Financial Secretary, Simon Wilson on April 24th, 2023 where she was presented with the option to either transfer to the University of The […]
Protection Against Violence Commission Condemns Recent Spate of Sexual Assaults
The Protection Against Violence Commission is deeply concerned by the several reported sexual assault cases that have emerged across The Bahamas over the past two weeks, including the most recent alleged incident involving a young female. These troubling reports serve as a stark reminder that violence continues to threaten the safety and well-being of individuals […]
Tourism Minister Interviews for an Upcoming Bahamas Special to be Featured in Newsweek Magazine
The Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin, sat down for an interview with Caroline Vieira Lima, Director of The Business Report, at the Ministry on Monday, August 24, 2026. The Business Report, an international media agency that produces specialized business news and economic reports, is doing a Bahamas Special that will be featured in […]
