Uptick In Voter Registration
The Parliamentary Registration Department held a press conference on Tuesday where an update on voter registration was provided. Supervisor of Registration, Carolyn Burrows told reporters there has been an uptick in voter registration, transfers and verifications in the last two weeks since the Constituencies Commission Report was released. Parliamentary Commissioner, Harrison Thompson informed of how […]
Governor General and Community Leaders Recognized By The Federation Of World Peace And Love
By: Betty Vedrine/BIS President of the Federation of World Peace and Love (FOWPAL), Dr. Hong Tao-Tze, presented Governor General of The Bahamas, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia A. Pratt, with a prestigious award in recognition of her lifelong dedication to promoting dignity, compassion, and devotion to people and country. As part of the […]
Parliamentary Commissioner Meets Political Parties
Parliamentary Commissioner, Harrison Thompson met with representatives of three political parties on Friday. The group was assured of a smooth electoral process. Thompson spoke with ZNS News on Monday about the meeting. He said though there are about 196,000 people on the register many have been removed for reasons since as death. He said, “last […]
UABU Launches Benevolent Fund Committee To Support Bahamian Creatives
Press Release The United Artists Bahamas Union (UABU) has officially launched its Benevolent Fund Committee, marking a significant step in strengthening long-term support for musicians, entertainers, and DJs across The Bahamas. Founded three years ago to protect the rights and interests of Bahamian creatives in the music and entertainment industries, UABU has increasingly focused on […]
First Time Home Ownership Tax Relief
Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis announced several tax relief initiatives in a national address on Monday, January 12th. Minister of Economic Affairs, Sen. Hon. Michael Halkitis appeared at a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday where he elaborated on relief efforts for first time home buyers. He told reporters, […]
BTC Accelerates Network Upgrades Across Family Islands
Press Release Leading telecommunications company, BTC, today announced the next phase of its BTC Air rollout across the Family Islands, extending fibre-class wireless broadband to more communities and creating new technical roles for Family Island residents seeking future-ready careers in the digital economy. BTC Air will be expanded across Eleuthera, Exuma, Mangrove Cay, Cat Island, […]
Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre Adolescent Unit Library Gets A Boost
By: Lindsay Thompson/BIS Friends of the Public Hospitals Authority Foundation of Washington D.C. donated $10,000 to the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre earmarked for the comprehensive refurbishment project of the SRC Adolescent Library. The presentation was made during a press conference at the SRC Administration Conference Room, Fox Hill Road on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. In attendance […]
