Caribbean Bottling Company Donates $20,000 to One Family Junkanoo Organization
NASSAU, Bahamas — Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC), local producers of Coca-Cola and Dasani products, continues their upliftment of Bahamian culture with a $20,000 sponsorship to the One Family Junkanoo Group. CBC, a long-time sponsor of the A category group is proud to lend its support once again this year leading up to the 2024 Boxing […]
The Bahamas Achieving Milestones In Land Management And Climate Resilience
Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources, the Hon. Vaughn P. Miller highlighted the significant strides The Bahamas has made and continues to make in sustainable land management and climate resilience as he spoke to global leaders gathered for UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. “Marine protected areas have more than doubled… and landmark policies […]
Baha Mar Court Denies CCA Motion To Stay Enforcement Of $1.6B Judgement
An appeal made by China Construction America (CCA) to stay a $1.6 billion judgement in favor of BML Properties has been denied. The judgement was made earlier this year by New York Justice Andrew Borrok in the long running court battle over the construction of the Baha Mar Resort. Borrok ruled that CCA breached its […]
Miller Attends Carol Service At Adelaide Primary School
Adelaide Primary School kicked off the festive season in spectacular style under the theme “Santa’s Little Helpers” during their Annual Christmas Carol Service. The event brought joy to students, parents, and guests alike, featuring spirited performances and special surprises. Principal Rochelle Coakley expressed her gratitude and excitement for the celebration. “I am pleased to have […]
A Sea of 300 Plus Santas Participate in Junkanoo Jingle To Bay 2024
Nassau, BAHAMAS – Bay Street was abuzz with 300 plus Santas dressed Santa suits, hilarious Christmas costumes and pups decorated in jingle bells danced, biked and rushed to the Junkanoo rhythms on Saturday, 14th December. The second annual Junkanoo Jingle to Bay was one to remember as family, friends, civic organizations and tourists enjoyed the […]
Min. Clay Sweeting Defends Record
Minister of Works and Family Island Affairs and Member of Parliament for Central and South Eleuthera, the Hon. Clay Sweeting defended the work being done to alleviate the utility challenges being experienced in his constituency. Sweeting was fielding questions at a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday. Eleutherans were without […]
Bahamasair Staff Sickout
Staff members at Bahamasair staged a sickout on Wednesday impacting the airlines services. Management of the nation’s flag carrier convened a press conference to address the matter early Wednesday morning. Managing Director, Tracey Cooper informed reporters that 12 of 16 flight attendants did not report for work. Cooper also addressed the demands of the Airport […]
Air Law Exam Concerns
Earlier this year the Civil Aviation Authority announced pilots must take an air law examination by January 31st as a requirement for licensing. Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, the Hon. Chester Cooper spoke with ZNS News recently about the new requirement. He said, “there are ongoing dialogue and discussions with Civil Aviation Authority of […]
Bahamas Customs Department A Major Revenue Earner
The Bahamas Customs and Excise Department has recorded its highest revenue generating year in 2024 beating last year’s record. Customs Comptroller, Ralph Munroe spoke with ZNS News about this latest accomplishment. He said, “our record would have reflected that for any one single month we would have collected $116 million. That happened last year in […]
New University of The Bahamas North Location Opens in Downtown Freeport
Nassau, THE BAHAMAS — Faculty, staff and students of the University of The Bahamas North (UB North) now have a new home in downtown Freeport, courtesy of a collaboration between UB and a private donor, marking a pivotal milestone towards the creation of a vibrant college town in the nation’s second city. UB North’s new […]
