BAMSI and Audubon Society Partner for Nature Tourism and Conservation
Nassau, Bahamas, July 15, 2024 – The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) and the National Audubon Society signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen their relationship in the areas of bird-guide training and conservation in The Bahamas. The relationship began in 2021, when the two organizations began working closely on a bird-guiding […]
Ruth Barr-Bethell installed as the RCSEN’S 48th president
The newly installed President of the Rotary Club of South East Nassau (RCSEN), Ruth Barr-Bethell, shared her enthusiasm to serve for the 2024 – 2025 Rotary year. In Elizabeth Andrew’s penned words that resonated with her, “We don’t necessarily volunteer because we have the time, but we volunteer because we have the heart,” was paramount […]
Young Writer
At just seventeen years old, Zaria Stapleton, has already authored three books. The sale of the books are in aid of Stapleton’s education. According to Zaria’s mother, Maryam Stapleton, the books are in memory of Vera Chase, past President of Commonwealth Writers. “If it wasn’t for Ms. Vera Chase, Zaria would have never known what […]
Job Fair Impact
The Department of Labour held a job fair at the Sybil Strachan Primary School over the weekend. Minister of Labour and the Public Service, the Hon. Pia Glover-Rolle was in attendance at the event. She told ZNS News, “over the past twenty years in our country, we’re at the lowest in terms of unemployment rates […]
Road Improvement Project Update
Road repairs in fourteen (14) areas of New Providence have been completed since the start of the government’s $90 million road improvement project. Minister of Works and Family Island Affairs, the Hon. Clay Sweeting recently provided an update on the ongoing project. He said, “I think if you drive through New Providence you can see. […]
Powerade Athlete Ken Mullings Leaps And Soars To The Olympics
Caribbean Bottling Company’s Powerade brand has released a statement congratulating Ken Mullings who is headed to the Olympics in Paris, France. Powerade is a sponsor of the young decathlete. In the statement the brand said, “Powerade’s sponsorship with Mullings is a testament to what can happen when hardworking and disciplined people are supported by brands […]
Bishop Hall On Marijuana Legislation
Parliamentarians from the governing party were locked in meetings at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday evening ahead of debate on the Cannabis Bill set to begin in the House Of Assembly on Monday. Former Co-Chair of the Bahamas National Commission On Marijuana, Bishop Hall spoke with ZNS News about the proposed legislation. […]
Taylor Casey Family Press Conference
The family and friends of Taylor Casey held a press conference on Thursday pleading for answers about her whereabouts and speaking about there experience with local police. Casey was visiting the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat on Paradise Island when he was reported missing. Flanked by supporters wearing t-shirts with a photograph of Casey along with […]
West Avenue Homicide
Police are investigating the discovery of the unresponsive body of a man in a car on West Avenue early Thursday morning. Police received a call around 4am about the body of a man found in a small Japanese vehicle near a Primary School on West Avenue. Officer in Charge of the Criminal Investigations Department, Chief […]
Exuma Independence Celebrations
Deputy Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Exuma and Ragged Island, the Hon. Chester Cooper traveled to Exuma where he participated in independence celebrations held at the Regatta Site Residents and visitors were treated to a cultural showcase including food, music, a march band and Junkanoo. During his remarks at the event Mr. Cooper […]
