Paul Hanna – His Music Lives On
August 20, 2024 marks exactly one year since we lost one of the greatest legends in Bahamian music history. Paul Hanna has left an indelible imprint in the tapestry of music in the country. He and his wife, Tanya represent an important pillar of society – a powerful couple committed to family, community, country, humanity, […]
BUT Sounds Off On Lack Of Consultation
President of the Bahamas Union of Teachers, Belinda Wilson spoke out about the lack of communication from the government on certain issues on Tuesday. Speaking with reporters at a memorandum of understanding signing Wilson said, “what they fail to realize is if they do not communicate with us teachers and students will not be able […]
BUT & Credit Union Sign MOU
The Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) and the Teachers & Salaried Workers Cooperative Credit Union signed an memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Tuesday. The MOU is meant to help teachers access loans from the financial institution. General Manager of the Teachers & Salaried Workers Cooperative Credit Union, Byron Miller was at the signing. He explained […]
School Repairs Tour
Government officials including the Minister of Education and Technical and Vocational Training and the Minister of Works and Family Island Affairs toured several schools currently under repair on Tuesday. Education minister, the Hon. Glenys Hanna Martin told members of the media that her ministry is seeking to enhance the environment that students, teachers, administrators and […]
The State Of Real Estate
Real Estate Agent, Jeron Fowler of One Oak Bahamas recently spoke with ZNS News about the state of the real estate industry in the country. According to Fowler the demand for real estate in The Bahamas is high. He said, “The Bahamas is a beautiful place and I keep on telling people that Bahamas is […]
Fighting Climate Change One Child At A Time
The Ministry of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting hosted a two week climate change camp for children called Camp Climate Action. Minister Myles Laroda recently spoke with participants of the camp about the importance of their role in the camp. He said, “children are always the ones who could carry things out. If they believe […]
Armed Robberies Uptick
The Royal Bahamas Police Force is calling on members of the public to be vigilant and cautious as armed robberies increase in the capital. Police Superintendent Antonio Levarity of the Robbery Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department spoke with ZNS News on Monday. Levarity shared some of the scenarios in which citizens are being targeted. […]
Charting The Course For Educational Excellence
The Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training hosted a conclave for school administrators on Monday at Life Changers Ministries. Minister of Education and Technical and Vocational Training, the Hon. Glenys Hanna Martin was in attendance and addressed the gathering on goal of the conclave. She said, “this annual gathering of public school administrators […]
Sea Breeze Kids Immersed in Bahamian Culture for Summer Fun Camp
Kids who participated in the Sea Breeze Constituency Summer Fun Camp hosted by Member of Parliament Leslia Miller-Brice gained unique experiences that they won’t soon forget. They learned how to make useful arts and crafts that could earn them money; they travelled around New Providence visiting historic sites; and they shared in the music, tastes […]
Eye On Education
At a press event held late last week to announce the results of the latest round of the BJC and BGCSE national examinations the Minister of Education and Technical and Vocational Training, the Hon. Glenys Hanna Martin also outlined new initiatives to improve student performance. She said, “we’ve introduced success coaches and they will be […]
