Indicted Officers Head To Court
The former law enforcement officers and others indicted in the United States in connection with the shipment of drugs and firearms are scheduled to appear in court on May 30th. While attending the Bahamas Business and Investment Forum, Bahamas Consul General to New York Leroy Major revealed that he has visited former Chief Superintendent Elvis […]
DG On Tourism Progress
Director General of Tourism, Latia Duncombe was in New York City attending the 2nd annual Bahamas Business and Investment Forum on Thursday were she spoke with ZNS News about the event and the progress of the tourism sector. She said, “so this is the second one that we’ve had and what I like more about […]
Hurricane Season Opens On June 1st
Hurricane season begins on June 1st and ends November 30th every year. Ensuring that your property and other valued possessions are insured is a part of the process of hurricane preparedness. J. S. Johnson Vice President of Claims, Edward Albury recently spoke with ZNS News about hurricane insurance. He informed that though insurance is available […]
GB Chamber: Students Should Consider College Alternative
In light of the recent decision of United States officials to freeze visas for international students President of the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce, Dillon Knowles is advising students to seek higher education elsewhere. He told ZNS News, “plan B may be going to other jurisdictions for education. I personally went to school in Canada. […]
Prime Minister Davis: VAT to be reduced to five percent on ‘a range of products that are crucial for the well-being of our citizens’
While addressing the topic of Affordability Measures, during his 2025/2026 Budget Communication to Parliament, on May 28, 2025, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis pointed out that, due to the recent effects of global inflation, economies around the world – including The Bahamas’ – have faced significant price increases. “As a […]
Man-O-War Primary School – courtesy call upon the Governor General
Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia Pratt welcomed teacher and students of Man-O-War Primary School, Man-O-War Cay, Abaco, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 during a courtesy call at Government House. The post Man-O-War Primary School – courtesy call upon the Governor General appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
Lyford Cay Foundations 2025 Family Island Leadership Programme
Following the success of last year’s 50 FOR 50 initiative, Lyford Cay Foundations are pleased to announce the relaunch of its Family Island student enrichment experience under a new name: the LCF Family Island Leadership Programme. The initiative, which provides Family Island students with access to college readiness and leadership development, will take place during […]
Bahamas represented on IMO panel at Women in Maritime Symposium
The Bahamas Maritime Authority is proud to spotlight Alannah Vellacott, a Bahamian marine scientist and environmental advocate, who spoke at the IMO’s 2025 International Day for Women in Maritime Symposium in London. Held under the theme “An Ocean of Opportunities,” the event brought together leading women from across the maritime world to champion diversity, sustainability, […]
2025/2026 Budget Communication
The theme of this year’s budget is Expanding Opportunities Island By Island. During his budget communication on Wednesday Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis spoke about the government’s investment in the family islands. Mr. Davis told Parliamentarians, “we will have solar power throughout our family islands where new hybrid microgrids will incorporate solar power and […]
Opposition Responds To PM’s Budget Communication
Flanked by members of his parliamentary caucus, Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. Michael Pintard delivered his response to the 2025/2026 budget communication at the House Of Assembly on Wednesday. Pintard told reporters that the government should establish an independent fire service and settle its debts to public servants and vendors. “When Davis says the […]
