Fighting Climate Change One Child At A Time
The Ministry of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting hosted a two week climate change camp for children called Camp Climate Action. Minister Myles Laroda recently spoke with participants of the camp about the importance of their role in the camp. He said, “children are always the ones who could carry things out. If they believe […]
Armed Robberies Uptick
The Royal Bahamas Police Force is calling on members of the public to be vigilant and cautious as armed robberies increase in the capital. Police Superintendent Antonio Levarity of the Robbery Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department spoke with ZNS News on Monday. Levarity shared some of the scenarios in which citizens are being targeted. […]
Charting The Course For Educational Excellence
The Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training hosted a conclave for school administrators on Monday at Life Changers Ministries. Minister of Education and Technical and Vocational Training, the Hon. Glenys Hanna Martin was in attendance and addressed the gathering on goal of the conclave. She said, “this annual gathering of public school administrators […]
Sea Breeze Kids Immersed in Bahamian Culture for Summer Fun Camp
Kids who participated in the Sea Breeze Constituency Summer Fun Camp hosted by Member of Parliament Leslia Miller-Brice gained unique experiences that they won’t soon forget. They learned how to make useful arts and crafts that could earn them money; they travelled around New Providence visiting historic sites; and they shared in the music, tastes […]
Eye On Education
At a press event held late last week to announce the results of the latest round of the BJC and BGCSE national examinations the Minister of Education and Technical and Vocational Training, the Hon. Glenys Hanna Martin also outlined new initiatives to improve student performance. She said, “we’ve introduced success coaches and they will be […]
T-Wash Shantytown Demolition
The T-Wash Shantytown located on Cowpen Road in New Providence is set to be demolished by the Ministry of Works and Family Island Affairs. Ministry of Works Building Controls Officer, Craig Delancy spoke with ZNS News about the dangers of the unregulated community. He said, “the buildings are very tightly constructed and there’s very little […]
Prescription Drug Prices Too High
President of the Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association, Dr. Marvin Smith commented on the cost of prescription drugs while speaking with reporters on the sidelines of a Rotary Club meeting this week. He said, “one of the things that we have literally crafted and we actually have a paper that we are in the final stages of […]
Body Found Near Old Stuart’s Cove
The body of a man believed to be in his twenties was found in waters near the old Stuart’s Cove in western New Providence on Thursday. Assistant Commissioner of Police, Roberto Goodman briefed members of the media on the scene. He said, “sometime around 4:25pm, today’s date, police would have received a report from police […]
Miller calls for ‘Unified Regional Position’ Ahead of COP 16
Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources the Hon. Vaughn P. Miller called for his Ministerial colleagues throughout the region to come together and form a strong unified regional position to protect their lands and people. He made these comments as Government Ministers and top officials converged in The Bahamas to establish their unified position […]
Baptist Education Open For Business
Baptist schools in the country have experienced a downturn in their student populations post the COVID-19 pandemic. Baptist Authority of Education Director of Recruitment, Rev. Dr. A. Shelton Higgs says the their organization is on a mission to get Jordan Prince William and C. W. Saunders High Schools back to better times. He said, “we […]
