Nurses Return To Work
Nurses returned to work on Monday after staging a sick out for five days over unpaid overtime. Some nurses had not been paid overtime since October 2025. On Monday Bahamas Nurses Union President, Muriel Lightbourn told ZNS News that payments were expected to be received on Monday. Lightbourn also said she met with Public Hospitals […]
PM “Disappointed” On Nurses Action
Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis commented on the ongoing sick out by nurses over unpaid overtime while speaking with reporters over the weekend. Mr. Davis characterized the situation as disappointing. He said, “when I think about what this government, this administration and me in particular, recognizing the value of nurses, recognizing the sacrifices they […]
Minister Mitchell Welcomes IFRC President At Annual HCC Luncheon; Outlines The Bahamas’ Foreign Policy Priorities
Press Release The Hon. Fredrick A. Mitchell, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, welcomed Madam Kate Forbes, President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), as Guest of Honour at the recent Annual Honorary Consular Corps (HCC) Luncheon, where he expressed the Government’s appreciation to the […]
Government Partners To Help Strengthen Cervical Cancer Prevention Efforts In Grand Bahama
By: Shakara Trott/BIS The Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister, in partnership with the Cancer Society of The Bahamas (Grand Bahama), Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Grand Bahama Power Company and the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA), hosted the third annual “Don’t Fear the Smear” cervical cancer awareness campaign at Pearce Plaza on Coral Road. […]
BTC Sponsors the 52nd Annual Bahamas Red Cross Ball
Press Released BTC proudly partnered with the Bahamas Red Cross Society as the title sponsor of the 52nd Annual Red Cross Ball, held on Saturday, January 31 at the Grand Ballroom, Atlantis, Paradise Island. The elegant evening was hosted under the distinguished patronage of Her Excellency, the Most Honourable Dame Cynthia Pratt, Governor General of […]
JCN Person Of The Year Award Ceremony
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, the Hon. Chester Cooper was recognized by Jones Communications as the Person of the Year at a ceremony held on Friday. Cooper expressed humility and gratitude during his acceptance speech. He said, “when you stand at a podium like this your realize quickly that no […]
“Sensational Seven” Partnership Advances Family Violence Prevention Efforts
Press Release The Anglican Diocese of The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands, in conjunction with the Ministry of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting (MOSSIB), recently hosted the closing ceremony for the Pastoral Care Family Violence Prevention Ministry’s Perpetrator Counsellor Training Programme under the Tamar Project. The ceremony was held on Friday, January 23, […]
