Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister attend the funeral of noted attorney Harvey Tynes
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Philip Davis, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper, Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey, and Leader of the Opposition the Hon. Michael Pintard were among hundreds of dignitaries, colleagues, family members and friends attending the funeral service for […]
Work To Resume On Jack Hayward Gym
Minister of Works and Family Island Affairs, the Hon. Clay Sweeting intends to restart work on the Jack Hayward Gymnasium in Freeport, Grand Bahama. Sweeting accompanied by Minister of Education and Technical and Vocational Training, the Hon. Glenys Hanna Martin recently visited the closed building. According to the works minister the major issues are the […]
Power Restored To Preston Albury High School
Officials of Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) appeared at a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday where they provided updates on electricity issues in the country. BPL Chief Operating Officer, Anthony Christie confirmed that electricity had been restored at the Preston Albury High School in Rock Sound, Eleuthera after an […]
Mr. Maurice Tynes presents a copy of his book to the Governor General
Mr. Maurice Tynes, former Chief Clerk of the House of Assembly, presented Governor General Her Excellency Dame Cynthia Pratt with a copy of his book, ‘AS MANY,’ a Review of the Bahamian Legislative and Electoral Systems, in a courtesy call at Government House, September 10, 2025. The post Mr. Maurice Tynes presents a copy of […]
The Governor General greets history-making Methodist community leader in a courtesy call
Governor General, HE the Most Hon. Dame Cynthai Pratt received Rev. Claire K. Robinson, the first female President and Bishop Elect of The Bahamas and Turks & Caicos Islands Conference of the Methodist Church of the Caribbean and the Americas, in a courtesy call, Friday, September 5, 2025 at Government House. Along with Rev. Robinson were outgoing […]
‘Orange Alert’ Day: Listen to What the Young are Saying
In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day and ‘Orange Alert’ Day observed annually on September 10, the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) held a one-day symposium at Zion Baptist Church, South Beach. The symposium was a collaboration of various ministries and departments including the Ministry of Education and Technical & Vocational […]
British High Commissioner pays a courtesy call at MOTIA
British High Commissioner, Her Excellency Mrs. Smita Rossetti paid a courtesy call on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper at the ministry’s offices, September 11, 2025. Also in attendance at the courtesy call were the ministry’s Acting Permanent Secretary Lisa Adderley-Anderson and Director General of Tourism Latia […]
Students of Programme S.U.R.E. pay a courtesy call on the Governor General
Governor General, HE the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia Pratt welcomed students of Programme S.U.R.E. along with their teacher in a courtesy call at Government House on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Programme S.U.R.E. provides students who are experiencing challenges in the regular school system with an alternative, supportive educational environment for improved learning. The post […]
Masons paid a courtesy call at MOTIA
Masons paid a courtesy call at MOTIA: District Grand Lodge Royal Arch Chapter of The Bahamas Under the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland paid a courtesy call on Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, the Hon. Chester Cooper at the ministry’s offices, September 10, 2025. Also in attendance: Lisa […]
BEMU Allowances Update
Members of the Bahamas Educators Managerial Union (BEMU) withheld their services ahead of the start of the new school year in protest of outstanding issues such as the payment of geographical allowances. BEMU President, Stephen McPhee spoke with ZNS News on Wednesday to provide an update on this and other grievances. He said, “we are […]
