Airports Conference of the Americas gets underway
The Bahamas is currently hosting the Airports Conference of the Americas, at Baha Mar Convention Centre, August 4-7, 2024: Executives from an estimated 100 airports and the aviation industry across Latin America, the Caribbean and the United States are expected to attend. During a four-day forum, discussions will focus on important topics affecting international aviation […]
The Governor General attends Emancipation Day ceremonies in Fox Hill
Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia Pratt brought remarks during Emancipation Day ceremonies in Fox Hill, on Fox Hill Parade Grounds, August 5, 2024. Fox Hill Member of Parliament and Minister of Foreign Affairs the Hon. Fred Mitchell also gave an address to commemorate the day. More Photo Highlights Below: The post The […]
Strong Regulations Needed for Deep Sea Mining, Environment Minister Tells ISA
Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources (MENR) the Hon. Vaughn P. Miller called on the International Seabed Authority to develop robust environmental regulations, stringent monitoring mechanisms and a comprehensive framework for impact assessments to minimise the potential adverse effects of deep-sea mining. Speaking at the 30th anniversary of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and its […]
Sandals Emerald Bay Update
Sandals Emerald Bay on the island of Exuma announced recently that it will be closing on August 15th to undergo renovations. The property will reopen under the Beaches Resort brand. Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation and Member of Parliament for Exuma and Ragged Island, the Hon. Chester Cooper gave an update on the issue […]
Fox Hill Emancipation Day Church Service
Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia Pratt participated in a service commemorating Emancipation Day on the Fox Hill Parade on Monday. While addressing those in attendance the Governor General said, “I am pleased that the Fox Hill Committee continues to keep our culture, cuisine, values and traditions alive through you series of […]
Airports Of The Americas Conference
The Airports of the Americas Conference is being held in The Bahamas for the first time this week at the Baha Mar Resort. Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, the Hon. Chester Cooper addressed the gathering on Monday. He said, “the conference provides us with an unparalleled opportunity to meet face to face with key […]
NGOs Gain New Proposal Writing Skills
The Caribbean Policy Development Centre (CPDC) hosted an in-person three-day National Capacity Building Workshop on Proposal Writing for Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in Bahamas July 17-19, 2024. The workshop’s purpose was to fulfill CPDC’s commitment to building regional NGOs’ capacity, specifically on developing competitive, precise and cogent project proposals. In partnership with the European Union […]
Church/State to share ‘consistent message’ in Stronger Families Campaign
Minister of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting, the Hon. Myles K. LaRoda, met with members of the Bahamas Christian Council and pastors from individual church groups, their media directors and other media personnel Wednesday (July 31) to discuss the first phase of the ministry’s Stronger Families Campaign. Phase One of the initiative is expected to […]
Hon. Chester Cooper congratulated Lignum Award honourees at Edmund Moxey Cultural Show
Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper (second right) is pictured with Pastor Mario Moxey, Pastor of Bahamas Harvest Church, Mrs. Erika Moxey (left) and Mrs. Cecilia Cooper at the 4th Annual Edmund Moxey Cultural Show and Lignum Awards 2024 at Bahamas Harvest Church, where Minister Cooper congratulated […]
Energy Reform Addressed At PLP Branch Meeting
Minister of Transport and Energy, the Hon. Jobeth Coleby-Davis addressed the government’s energy sector reform plans at a recent meeting of the New Providence Women’s Branch of the Progressive Liberal Party. The Minister explained the current operating model at Bahamas Power and Light to the gathering. She said, “we have all these millions going out […]
