BCC Partners With Social Services
The Ministry of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting has partnered with the Bahamas Christian Council to build stronger families in the country. Minister of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting, the Hon. Myles Laroda spoke to members of the media about the role of churches in the ministry’s Family Week campaign. He said, “we recognize their […]
Olympic Update: Ken Mullings
With the help of Powerade, Ken Mullings is competing at the Olympics in Paris, France as the first decathlete from The Bahamas. Mullings, 27, spoke with ZNS Sports about his preparation for competition that is scheduled to begin this week. He said, “since I was in Paris we had a few sessions over the hurdles, […]
National Family Sports and Fun Day Success
National Family Sports and Fun Day brought scores of families together for a day of sports competition, fun and unity, thanks to the Department of Gender and Family Affairs (DGFA), Ministry of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting (MOSSIB). The event was held on Saturday, July 27, 2024 and was attended by the Minister of MOSSIB, […]
Closing of Bain and Grants Town Summer Games
Bain Town & Grants Town’s Summer Games Closing Ceremony took place on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Southern Recreation Grounds. Bringing remarks were Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation the.Hon. Chester Cooper and Mr. Wayde Watson, MP for Bain & Grants Town and Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Affairs. […]
Carlotta Klass Named “Mother of Breastfeeding in The Bahamas”
The Bahamas National Breastfeeding Association (BNBA) congratulates retired Nurse Carlotta Klass on receiving a national honor, the Distinguished Service Medal, during the 51st Independence celebrations of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. Her contributions as an advocate for breastfeeding in The Bahamas have been immeasurable. NBA President Nurse Trineka McCardy announced that the NGO has officially named […]
Sandals Emerald Bay will become Beaches Exuma, After A $100 Million Transformation
Sandals Emerald Bay announced it will undergo an estimated $100 million transformation to become ‘Beaches Exuma’, a much larger resort that will sit on the same property. During this redevelopment, the resort will be temporarily closed, beginning the 15th of August. We anticipate the construction phase will last for six to eight months. Sandals has […]
BPSU On Salary Increases
President of the Bahamas Public Service Union, Kimsley Ferguson recently lamented that due to the increase in National Insurance Board contributions the recent increase in salary for union members is negligible. Ferguson told ZNS News, “a person whose NIB contributions would have been $70.85 as of yesterday an increase of $17.11 which brings it to […]
Fox Hill Homicide
A man was shot and killed on Francis Street and Armbrister Avenue in the Fox Hill community on Wednesday. He was identified as 34 year old Oral Roberts. The visibly distraught mother of the victim, Mispah Roberts was on the scene where she spoke with reporters. She said her son was at police headquarters four […]
Labour Symposium
The Ministry of Labour and the Public Service is hosting a symposium for stakeholders on proposed changes to labour legislation this week. Union leaders participating in the symposium spoke with reporters about the state of labour in the country highlighting calls for transparency on the impact of the new deal between the government and the […]
Huge Eleuthera Business Turnout as Eleuthera Chamber and Central Bank host Digital Currency Expo
Eleuthera residents and business owners turned out in record numbers for the recent 2nd annual Digital Expo and a chance to interact with nearly a dozen stakeholders providing alternative financial solutions in a climate where traditional banks are reducing their presence. The standing room only event held July 19 at the Cancer Society of The Bahamas […]
