28th Annual Caribbean Postal Union Conference
The 28th annual Caribbean Postal Union Conference got underway in the capital over the weekend at the British Colonial Hotel. Minister of Transport, the Hon. Leon Lundy addressed the body on Sunday on the cost of inter-island transport, shipping options, private courier company competition and aging infrastructure. He said, “this cooperation is particularly important because […]
GGYA Youth Take A Swing At Opportunity At The Duke Of Edinburgh Cup Golf Participation Clinic
On Saturday morning at the renowned Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island, young participants of the Governor General’s Youth Award (GGYA) stepped off their usual trails and onto the fairway — exchanging hiking boots for golf shoes as they explored a new frontier of personal development. The Duke of Edinburgh Cup Golf Tournament Participant […]
New Course Helps Small Business Owners Navigate Employment Law with Confidence
Small business owners often wear many hats. They can be manager, supervisor, recruiter, and problem-solver all at once. But when employment issues arise, many business owners find themselves navigating legal obligations without the right tools or guidance. To help address this growing need, Eugene Dupuch Law School in collaboration with the Small Business Development Centre […]
CIBC Caribbean Backs Junior Achievement Bahamas
As Junior Achievement Bahamas closes out the 2025-2026 year with annual awards ceremonies across the country, CIBC Caribbean has made a donation in support of the organization’s continued mission to develop young leaders. Junior Achievement Bahamas plays an important role in equipping students with practical skillsin financial literacy, entrepreneurship, work readiness through hands-on learning experiencesand […]
Government of The Bahamas Officially Opens New Parliament with Ceremony of Tradition and National Vision
The Government of The Bahamas formally opened a new session of Parliament with a ceremony marked by pomp, pageantry and constitutional tradition, May 20, 2026 beginning with the swearing-in ceremonies of parliamentarians in both the Lower House and Upper House. Bahamians from across the country turned out in celebration of the occasion, donning elegant spring-coloured […]
Food Security: The Centreville Community Farm
Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources and Member of Parliament for Centreville, the Hon. Jomo Campbell officially opened the Centreville Community Farm on Wednesday. The project was made possible by a partnership between the Agricultural Development Organization and Royal Caribbean Group Foundation which made a $75,000 investment. Minister Campbell delivered remarks during the ceremony, held […]
Governor General in Speech from the Throne: The Government recognises responsibility to ‘secure economic stability and create the conditions for national growth’
During her delivery of the Speech from the Throne, on May 20, 2026, Governor-General Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia A. Pratt stated that her Government recognised that the first responsibility of any administration was to secure economic stability and create the conditions for national growth. “When My Government first assumed office in 2021, […]
The Opening of Parliament – Ceremonies in the House of Assembly
The Opening of Parliament swearing-in ceremonies at the House of Assembly, Wednesday morning, May 20, 2026. The post The Opening of Parliament – Ceremonies in the House of Assembly appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
Holy Cross Anglican Church Celebrates 60 Years with Homecoming Weekend
Holy Cross Anglican Church will celebrate 60 years of faith, ministry, service and community impact with a special Homecoming Weekend from Friday, May 22 to Sunday, May 24, 2026. Held under the theme “Celebrating the Legacy of The Cross: Our Faith. Our Foundation. Our Future,” the weekend invites parishioners, former members, families, community partners and […]
Speech From The Throne
The Opening of Parliament was held on Wednesday. Newly elected and appointed Senators and Members of Parliament took their respective oaths in both chambers of Parliament. Former Senate President, Sen. Hon. Lashell Adderley and former House Speaker, the Hon. Patricia Deveaux were both re-elected to serve in those positions. The Speech from the Throne was […]
