New HIV Statistics
Minister of Health and Wellness, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville and Director of the National HIV/AIDS & Infectious Diseases Program, Dr. Nikkiah Forbes appeared at a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday where they provided the latest HIV/AIDS statistics. According to Dr. Forbes there were 156 new reported cases of […]
Land Reform Bills Passed
The Land Adjudication Bill and the Registered Land Bill were debated and passed in the House Of Assembly on Wednesday. During his contribution to debate Minister of Housing and Urban Renewal, the Hon. Keith Bell told Parliamentarians the legislation will put an end to chaos, confusion and the constant fear that one document or court […]
Bahamas Makes Historic Visit to ICAST 2025
The Bahamas made history this week at ICAST 2025, the world’s largest sportfishing trade show, with the first ministerial attendance by the Hon Vaughn P Miller, Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources. Held July 15–17 in Orlando, Florida, ICAST, the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, is the industry’s most influential event, attracting more […]
Department Of Labour Sees Rise In Labour Certificate Applications
Director of Labour, Howard Thompson recently spoke with ZNS News about the rise in employers seeking labour certificates to hire foreign workers. He said, “unemployment is down significantly, it’s the lowest its been in over a decade so that’s not a troubling phenomenon to me that there is a rise in applications for foreign labourers. […]
Deputy Prime Minister Commends Celebration Key
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, the Hon. Chester Cooper commended Carnival Cruise Lines on the soft launch of Celebration Key during his contribution on land reform bills in the House of Assembly on Wednesday. Cooper told Parliamentarians the first ship carrying 4,500 passengers is expected at the new cruise port […]
Body Found In Bushes Off Prince Charles Drive
The body of a man was discovered in bushes off Springfield Road in the area of Prince Charles Drive on Wednesday. Police Press Liaison Officer, Chief Superintendent Sheria King was on the scene where she provided details of the incident. She said, “officers responded and discovered an adult male approximately in his early twenties with […]
Opposition On Land Reform Bill
Member of Parliament for East Grand Bahama, the Hon. Kwasi Thompson contributed to debate on the Registered Land Bill and the Land Adjudication Bill in the House Of Assembly on Wednesday. While expressing the Opposition’s support of the bills Thompson queried the absence of a plan for which areas will be prioritized for adjudication. He […]
PM Leads Debate On Land Reform Bill
Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis led debate on the Registered Land Bill and the Land Adjudication Bill in the House Of Assembly on Wednesday. The bills will change the way the country addresses land ownership and title and establishes a land registry. Mr. Davis said, “unfortunately a significant portion of land throughout our archipelago […]
MSC Cruises Inspires Bahamian Youth With Maritime Industry Tour Aboard MSC Seascape
On Monday, June 16, MSC Cruises welcomed a group of young men from the NexGen Mentorship Program aboard MSC Seascape while in port at Nassau Cruise Port. The visit provided the young Bahamian men with a firsthand look at the maritime industry, focusing on excellence in operations, global hospitality, and career pathways. The initiative was […]
National Family Week 2025 Announced With Renewed Call to Strengthen Families
Press Release A shared message emerged at the recent press conference launching National Family Week 2025: if we want to build a stronger nation, we must begin with the family. Hosted by the Department of Gender and Family Affairs, the press event featured remarks from Minister of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting, the Hon. Myles […]
