Energy and Transport Minister receives the Chinese Ambassador in a courtesy call
Minister of Energy and Transport the Hon. JoBeth Coleby-Davis received in a courtesy call the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, Her Excellency Yan Jiarong, July 29, 2024 at the ministry’s offices. More Photo Highlights Below: The post Energy and Transport Minister receives the Chinese Ambassador in a courtesy call appeared first on ZNS […]
The Chinese Ambassador pays a courtesy call at the Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation
Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, Her Excellency Yan Jiarong paid a courtesy call on Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper at the ministry’s offices, July 29, 2024. In attendance were Lisa Adderley- Anderson, Acting Permanent Secretary, MOTIA, Dr. Kenneth Romer, […]
Tourism Development Corporation Champions Local Businesses and Entrepreneurs
The Tourism Development Corporation (TDC) continues to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation within the Bahamian tourism sector. Through a series of strategic initiatives and successful programs, TDC is empowering local businesses, driving economic growth and setting new standards for sustainable tourism development. Over the past few years, TDC has spearheaded numerous […]
Homestead Street Homicide
Police are investigating the death of a 44 year old woman. The incident occurred in a home on Homestead Street on Tuesday morning. Officer In Charge of Grove Police Station, Chief Superintendent Dwight Smith was on the scene where he briefed reporters. He said, “sometime around 11:30 this morning police control room received a call […]
Disaster Preparedness Funding
Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, the Hon. Leon Lundy recently told reporters that funding has been allocated in case of a disaster. He said, “we have gotten the approval for that and we’re activating that. That’s part of what we’re doing now when we take a trip down to the […]
Men’s Empowerment Summit
Minister of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting, the Hon. Myles Laroda addressed a men’s empowerment summit held as part of family week. Laroda told attendees, “as men we must become equipped to be leaders in the home that God has intended us to be. This requires us to be role models for our sons, our […]
Port President On Lucayan Towers
President of the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) shared his views on the recent injunction granted to stop the revocation of the certificate of occupancy for the Lucayan Towers South building. GBPA President, Ian Rolle deemed the injunction unfortunate. He said, “the utility companies really cannot remove the services until the court matter is dealt […]
New Minimum Wage Considered
Minister of Labour and the Public Service, the Hon. Pia Glover-Rolle has revealed that the government is considering a new minimum wage while attending a symposium on new labour legislation on Monday. Glover-Rolle told attendees, “we’ve been in ongoing talks, and those of you who accompanied us with the ILO (International Labour Organization) on this […]
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, […]
Bahamas Wellness urges long term solutions to frequent water issues on Eleuthera
Power outages and water shortages that have plagued Eleuthera for weeks may pose more than an inconvenience, says the island’s leading medical provider. Lack of water compounded by inconsistent electricity can also lead to serious health risks. So says Dr. Arlington Lightbourne, founder of Eleuthera Medical Center. “As a physician, I have a grave concern […]
