School Resource Officers Helping to Ensure Safety and Security of School Campuses
The Minister of Education and Technical & Vocational Training the Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin said to ensure the safety and security of school campuses, the Education Ministry in conjunction with the Ministry of National Security deployed nationwide police officers who received specialized training to become certified as School Resource Officers (SRO’s). “This programme is overseen by […]
MOYSC launches 2025 youth summer employment programme and summer camps for the Northern Bahamas
The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture announced the launch of the 2025 National Youth Summer Employment Programme and Summer Camps for the Northern Bahamas during a press conference on Thursday, June 5 2025, held at the Ministry for Grand Bahama’s Conference Room. Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon. Mario Bowleg stated that […]
Crowds at Cat Island Rake ‘n’ Scrape Festival
une 6 & 7 — Cat Island Rake ‘n’ Scrape Festival 2025: Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Philip Davis, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper welcomed the crowds. From: Bahamas Information Services The post Crowds at Cat Island Rake ‘n’ Scrape Festival appeared first on ZNS […]
Social Services Minister LaRoda at UN Meetings on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Minister of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting, the Hon. Myles K. LaRoda (left), Head of The Bahamas’ Delegation to the 18th Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP 18) prior to start of the Opening Session held in the General Assembly Hall, United Nations Headquarters, […]
HOA: Citizenship Issues
Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Fred Mitchell addressed issues of citizenship during his contribution to the 2025/2026 budget debate in the House Of Assembly on Wednesday. Mitchell sought to provide clarity as to who is eligible to obtain a Bahamian passport. He told Parliamentarians, “post 1973 the question of who is a Bahamian citizen […]
Bahamas Goombay Punch Makes a Huge Splash at National Family Island Regatta Again
Bahamas Goombay Punch is proud to once again offer its support with a $5,000 donation at the 69th National Family Island Regatta (NFIR) in Georgetown, Exuma. Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC), local producers of Coca-Cola and Dasani products, donated 480 cans of Bahamas Goombay Punch and 280 bottles of Dasani water to the event. Jonathan Thronebury, […]
Highlights Ocean Conservation for World Oceans Day andNational Ocean Protection Week
The Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) proudly celebrates World Oceans Day on Saturday, June 8th, and the renewal of National Ocean Protection Week as declared by Prime Minister Philip E. Davis. This year’s global World Oceans Day theme, “Wonder: Sustaining what sustains us,” reminds us of the critical need to protect our ocean—the lifeblood […]
CC Sweeting Class of 1985 executives pay a courtesy call on the Governor General
Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia Pratt (centre) welcomed Terry Kemp and executive members of CC Sweeting Senior High School Class of 1985 on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 during a courtesy call at Government House. The post CC Sweeting Class of 1985 executives pay a courtesy call on the Governor General […]
Education Minister Provides an Overview on Strategies to Monitor School Attendance
The Minister of Education and Technical & Vocational Training the Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin said the core purpose of the education system must be to instill in young people a fortified sense of self and equip them with the essential skills needed to navigate life successfully and confidently as well as to live happy and fulfilled […]
PM Answers Questions On FOIA
Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis was questioned by reporters about the implementation of the Freedom Of Information Act this week after $140,000 was allocated in the 2025/2026 budget for the FOIA office. Supporters of freedom of information believe it will increase accountability and transparency. The Prime Minister sought to clear up misconceptions about the […]
