Bahamian track star reawakens dreams of Olympics after recovering from major brain injury
Bahamian track star Kristofer Wong with his Cleveland Clinic Florida physical therapists Paul Zumaeta and Shari Gordon in Weston, Florida where intensive therapy gave Wong a chance to dream once again of running, a feat that seemed all but impossible in early 2024 when a traumatic head injury on the field left him temporarily paralyzed, […]
The Bahamas Heart Centre team pays a courtesy call on the Governor General
Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Cynthia Pratt (centre) received Dr. Conville Brown (seated second left) and the team of the Bahamas Heart Centre in recognition of their 34th Anniversary celebration, in a courtesy call, at the Office of the Governor General on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. The post The Bahamas Heart Centre team […]
ORG Young Leaders Plastic Challenge awards three highschoolers $500 for environmental projects
Three highschoolers won $500 each to launch projects combating plastic pollution at their schools after competing in the Young Leaders Plastic Challenge spearheaded by the Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG). The initiative designed to empower high school students across The Bahamas to combat plastic pollution through innovative, student-led projects, got underway in March and culminated […]
PM Criticizes Former Government
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Philip Davis criticized the former Minnis administration for their actions while in office at a press event held in Grand Bahama over the weekend. Davis also spoke to the hard decisions that his administration had to make since assuming office. He said, “those hard decision would only […]
School Repairs Update
The Minister of Education and Technical and Vocational Training, the Hon. Glenys Hanna Martin recently gave an update on the progress of school repairs ahead of the 2024-2025 school year. She told reporters, “our contractors are skilled individuals and they’re doing fine work across the board. I want to thank them because they’re not just […]
Sandals Supporting Exuma
Sandals Emerald Bay located on the island of Exuma will close its doors on August 16th. The property will undergo renovations and eventually reopen under the Beaches brand. According to Sandals Emerald Bay General Manager, Jeremy Mutton, the company will continue supporting the island through its foundation and other philanthropic efforts. He said, “we have […]
The Governor General welcomes Mrs. Marilyn Dames of Exuma, in a courtesy call
Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia Pratt (right) welcomed Mrs. Marilyn Dames of George Town, Exuma, in a courtesy call at the Office of the Governor General on Friday, August 9, 2024. The post The Governor General welcomes Mrs. Marilyn Dames of Exuma, in a courtesy call appeared first on ZNS […]
Passing Out Ceremony for Immigration’s ‘A’ Squad 2024
The Bahamas Department of Immigration held its Passing Out Ceremony of ‘A’ Squad 2024 recruits to the theme, ‘Celebrating a Legacy of Excellence,’ August 8, 2024 on the grounds of the Royal Bahamas Police Force Training College. Officials of other uniformed branches were in attendance, as well as family members of the 15-member class. The […]
H.E Yan Jiarong, Chinese Ambassador to The Bahamas, Pays Courtesy Call on the Hon. Jomo Campbell
Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources the Hon. Jomo Campbell received Her Excellency Yan Jiarong, Chinese Ambassador to The Bahamas, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s One Montague headquarters to strengthen their relationship and discuss matters of technical support between the People’s Republic of China and the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources. Minister […]
BPL Eleuthera Rebate
The Minister of Transport and Energy, the Hon. Jobeth Coleby-Davis announced a 50% rebate for Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) customers on the island of Eleuthera. This island has been experiencing frequent power outages for some time that has also affected their water supply. Coleby-Davis was part of a government delegate that included the Minister […]
