The Chinese Embassy Donates Assistive Equipment to the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities
The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China donated assistive equipment to the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), September 9, 2024 at the embassy. On hand to receive the donations were Minister of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting the Hon. Myles LaRoda, Chairperson of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities Nalini Bethel, and […]
Association of Caribbean Heads of Corrections and Prison Services Held Election in The Bahamas
On the final day of the Association of Caribbean Heads of Corrections and Prisons Services’ 13th Annual Conference at the British Colonial Hotel, Nassau, Bahamas, an election was held for all executive posts in the ACHCPS. The ACHCPS comprises twenty-six member countries inclusive of The Bahamas, Anguilla, Aruba, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Dominica, […]
BDB $30M Grant
The Bahamas Development Bank (BDB) is in the final stages of securing a $30 million grant from the African Export Import Bank. BDB Managing Director, Nicholas Higgs recently told reporters, “we are finalizing that contract with the AFRE Export Import Bank for the $30 million and I expect that to be shortly. And so we […]
Investments Update
Director of the Bahamas Investment Authority (BIA), Phylicia Woods-Hanna appeared at a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday where she gave an update on the various investments in the country. Woods-Hanna told reporters the Bahamas Investment Authority has processed approximately $3.1 billion in certificates of registration. She said, “what those […]
Proven Leadership Wins Election
Incumbent President of the Bahamas Taxi Cab Union, Wesley Ferguson retained his post after winning elections held on Wednesday. Ferguson said that his challengers, Michael Bullard and Tyrone Butler, were running against someone who is well known in the industry and has experience. He said, “these two contenders ran against me four times already and […]
Deal Signed For Restoration Of Treasure Cay
GreenPointe Holdings Ltd. has signed an agreement with the government to restore Treasure Cay which was damaged by Hurricane Dorian. A signing ceremony was held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday. Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis said, “this agreement with GreenPointe Holdings Ltd. LSC to revitalize Treasure Cay represents a turning […]
Valley Boys Saga Continues
The Junkanoo Corporation New Providence (JCNP) has determined that the Valley Boys: The Way Forward is ineligible for competition at the upcoming Boxing Day and New Year’s Day Junkanoo parades. JCNP Chairman, Dion Miller said, “the Valley Boys: The Way Forward are not registered with the JCNP to participate in the upcoming parades. As we […]
PHA Observes World Suicide Prevention Day with Symposium on Awareness
Due to the disturbing rise in suicide attempts in The Bahamas, more than 50 in 2023 — the Public Hospitals Authority held a symposium to bring more awareness to this mental health issue. Tuesday, September 10, 2024 was observed as World Suicide Prevention Day and the symposium held at Zion Baptist Church South Beach focused […]
Arrival of INTERPOL President and Secretary General for INTERPOL’S 26th Americas Regional Conference
President of INTERPOL, Major General Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi arrived at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) Tuesday, September 10, for INTERPOL’S 26th Americas Regional Conference, September 11-13, 2024 at Atlantis. He was welcomed by Royal Bahamas Police Force Commissioner Clayton Fernander, officers, and an Honour Guard. Also welcomed was Secretary General of INTERPOL, Jurgen Stock, who arrived […]
‘Conversations & Connections’: An Uplifting Dialogue between Mental Health Professionals and The Community
Keynote Address by Mrs. Ann Marie Davis of the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister: “Let me begin by saying that I am truly honoured to not only be a participant but also an attendee at such an important event, Conversations & Connections: An Uplifting Dialogue between Mental Health Professionals and The Community, […]
