Biometric Voter’s Card Update
Legislation recently passed in the House of Assembly paving the way for biometric voter’s card to be introduced in the country. Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis was asked about the subject over the weekend. He said, “for quite a while its always been a specter of challenges over the true results of the election, […]
National Junkanoo Authority Bill Public Consultation
The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture hosted a public consultation session on the National Junkanoo Authority of The Bahamas Bill at the Goldwynn Hotel on Monday. Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon. Mario Bowleg led the discussion with a presentation on the proposed legislation. He spoke about the decision making process included […]
Traffic Accident On Abaco Claims 2 Lives
Two men lost their lives in a traffic accident on the island of Abaco over the weekend. The crash occurred shortly after 11pm on Sunday along the S. C. Bootle Highway. The victims were identified by Pastor Silbert Mills as Steven Gardiner and Stanley McIntosh. Mills told ZNS News, “I know Steve for many, many, […]
PM On Ratifying New PLP Candidates
Prime Minister and Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader, the Hon. Philip Davis was questioned on the when the PLP will be ratifying its slate of candidates to contest the 2026 general election over the weekend. Mr. Davis said, “the candidates committee has been formed and in due course we’ll be sitting down and start looking […]
Housing Secures Properties To Build More Homes
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Renewal has moved to acquire approximately 100 pieces of land for the construction of affordable homes. Minister of Housing and Urban Renewal, the Hon. Keith Bell recently gave an update on the acquisition of land for housing. He said, “there are some individuals who have actually come forward as […]
Nassau Street Homicide
Hours after two men were killed and several others wounded in a mass shooting near Robinson Road another man was killed on Nassau Street near Super Wash on Saturday night. The suspect opened fire on the victim while he was in the parking lot of Super Wash. The suspect then fled the scene and crashed […]
Minister Bowleg Encourages Straw Craft and Fashion Participants of 2025 Culture Summer Camps
The Bahamas — Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Mario Bowleg recently visited Culture Apprenticeship Summer Camps, held at R.M. Bailey Senior High School. The young apprentices had the opportunity to show the Minister the valuable skills they acquired in fashion and straw craft. Minister Bowleg interacted with the Cultural Affairs Officer with […]
House Of Assembly Clerk Explains FNM Deputy’s Suspension
Member of Parliament for St. Barnabas, the Hon. Shanendon Cartwright was suspended from the House of Assembly for the second time on Wednesday. Cartwright was suspended after being asked to apologize to the Member of Parliament for South and Central Andros, the Hon. Leon Lundy for comments made towards him during this year’s budget debate. […]
BTC Ushers in a New Digital Era as Grand Bahama Goes Fully Fiber
Nassau, The Bahamas August 7, 2025 – BTC has ushered in a new digital era, with a groundbreaking milestone – Grand Bahama is now 100% “fiberized” with over 23,500 homes passed and ready to receive ultra-fast, high-capacity internet service. The nation’s second city now leads the way in digital transformation in The Bahamas, positioning itself […]
All Liquor Businesses Must Register With Inland Revenue
Controller of Inland Revenue, Shunda Strachan appeared at a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday where she spoke on new requirements for liquor businesses in the country to remain legally compliant. Liquor businesses now have to register with the Department of Inland Revenue before receiving a license. Strachan told reporters, […]
