Passport Integrity Defended
Chief Passport Officer, Nicholas Symonette appeared at a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday where he revealed that 98 cases of passport fraud has been referred to the police. Symonette’s comments came a day after Leader of the Opposition, Michael Pintard released a list of persons under investigation for passport […]
Southside Academy teachers and students pay a courtesy call on the Governor General
Governor General, Dame Cynthia Pratt welcomed teachers and students of Southside Academy during a courtesy call Thursday 19th March 2026 at Government House. The post Southside Academy teachers and students pay a courtesy call on the Governor General appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
92 Foreign Nationals Convicted;31 Deported; 11 Refusals
The Department of Immigration continues to enforce the immigration laws of The Bahamas, with matters heard before the Magistrate’s Courts this week. Today, fifty-six (56) Haitian nationals, comprising 43 males and 13 females, appeared before Chief Magistrate Ancella Evans. Of this number, fifty-five (55) were convicted of Illegal Landing, while one (1) male was convicted […]
BTVI Board Statement: Appointment of President
The Board of Directors of the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) is pleased toannounce the appointment of distinguished educational leader, Keyshan L. Bastian as President,effective 23rd March 2026. With more than 28 years of progressive leadership across technical and vocational education,national assessment and senior public service administration, Ms. Bastian most recently servedwith distinction as […]
Baseball Camp Builds Discipline and Dreams with CWCO Backing
On any given Saturday morning at Windsor Park, you will not just find children learning how to throw a ball or swing a bat. You will find confidence being built, discipline being shaped, and young lives being guided in a positive direction. That is the real mission behind the Mario Ford Baseball Camp, a program […]
Statement by Prime Minister Philip Davis on Meeting Representatives of Retail Grocery Industry ahead of April 1st VAT Relief
“Today I met with representatives from the grocery retail industry because my number one goal remains clear: bringing down the cost of living for Bahamian families. Families across our country are working hard every day, and they deserve a government that stays focused on easing pressure at the checkout line and around the kitchen table. […]
Turning Data into Justice: Janet McKenzie Elevates The Bahamas’ Voice at CSW70
As global leaders gathered in New York for the 70th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), The Bahamas was represented with clarity, conviction and purpose by Janet McKenzie, the country’s appointed gender expert to the Follow-up Mechanism to the Belém do Pará Convention (MESECVI). The Belém do Pará Convention—formally the Inter-American Convention on the […]
Opposition Addresses Fuel Concerns
Leader of the Opposition, Michael Pintard shared his concerns about the imminent price increases for oil and gas due to the current conflict in the Middle East on Tuesday. Pintard suggested that the government should implement the opposition’s proposal of capping value added tax on fuel. He told ZNS News, “we have indicated to government […]
PM Davis Meets Food Retailers
Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis met with retail grocers at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday. This comes as the latest value added tax (VAT) changes on unprepared food and other essential items are set to come into effect on April 1st. Super Value President, Debra Symonette shared her expectations with ZNS […]
Statement by Prime Minister Philip Davis on Global Energy Pressures, Cost of Living, and Regional Security
“I know that many Bahamians have been watching the news from the Middle East, and wondering what this moment means for the cost of living here at home. The conflict has disrupted one of the world’s most important energy transit points, through which a large percentage of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments normally […]
