DPM Optimistic About GB Investment Boom
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, the Hon. Chester Cooper recently shared his optimism about the Grand Bahama economy while visiting the island. He told ZNS News, “I was intent on making the point of my optimism about the future for Grand Bahama and all of the attributes that Grand Bahama […]
Englerston Anti-Crime Fair
An anti-crime fair was held in the Englerston community on Saturday at the Lincoln Bvld. Park. Member of Parliament for Englerston, the Hon. Glenys Hanna Martin was in attendance. She said, “this here is a wonderful event because it is courtesy of primarily the uniformed branches, who are here present, the Royal Bahamas Police Force, […]
War Veterans Remembered
The efforts of World Wars I and II veterans was remembered at a service held at Christ Church Cathedral on Sunday. Governor General, the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia Pratt along with government officials led by Acting Prime Minister, the Hon. Glenys Hanna Martin were in attendance. The uniformed branches and a number of civic organizations […]
Huyler Street Homicide
A man was stabbed to death in a home on Huyler Street early Sunday morning. The victim was reportedly involved in an argument with a man he knew. Officer In Charge of the Southcentral Division, Chief Superintendent Dwight Smith was on the scene where he spoke to reporters about the incident. He said, “on initial […]
PM Tours Englerston “Clear, Hold & Build”
Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis accompanied by Member of Parliament for Englerston, the Hon. Glenys Hanna Martin and other police and government officials toured the constituency yesterday afternoon to view the progress of the Clear, Hold & Build Initiative aimed at crime reduction. Since the launch of the program in the Englerston community approximately […]
Govt Outlines Mission For Climate Change and Investments
Government officials are in Grand Bahama this week attending Diplomatic Week events hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Several of them have addressed the body of diplomats on various topics and issues including climate change and investments. During his presentation Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Fred Mitchell said, “the number one policy issue […]
Chief Justice Receives Prestigious Award
Chief Justice, Sir Ian Winder received the Super Lions Award at the recently held Chancellor Hall Super Lions Banquet. The award is given to alumni of Chancellor Hall, University of the West Indies (UWI). Sir Ian was award for his stellar contribution to the legal profession and society. During his response to receiving the award […]
PM Davis On Trade
Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis addressed the official opening ceremony of Diplomatic Week. During his remarks Mr. Davis revealed the appointment of new diplomats around the world. He said, “we are pleased to announce the opening of the Consulate General offices in Jamaica where we welcome Alveta Knight and in Port Of Spain where […]
PLP Set To Begin Campaign
According to Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP), the Hon. Fred Mitchell the PLP is now campaign mode. Mitchell told ZNS News, “there’s been an assessment constituency by constituency of people and their performances as Members of Parliament. Those are objective assessments that will start working toward candidates in […]
Opening Of Diplomatic Week
Government officials led by Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis traveled to Grand Bahama this week where the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is hosting the nation’s diplomats at Diplomatic Week. The event was officially opened on Tuesday by Mr. Davis. During his remarks he told attendees, “in the struggle for climate justice The Bahamas stands […]
