Governor General’s Annual Independence Message
Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia Pratt released a message commemorating the 51st anniversary of independence. Dame Cynthia stated that independence “is truly an opportunity for us to demonstrate to each other that we are a united people determined to obtain excellence and success in our national development whilst enhancing our commitment […]
C&W Communications committed to rebuilding after storms
MIAMI, Florida (July 11th, 2024) – As the region continues to grapple with the effects of climate change, leading telecoms provider C&W Communications has reaffirmed its commitment to work alongside impacted communities. Hurricane Beryl recently caused devastating damage in several Caribbean islands, and storms of a similar magnitude to the unusually fierce early season hurricane […]
Dame Marguerite Wreath Laying Ceremony
Former Governor General, Dame Marguerite Pindling laid a wreath at the gravesite of her husband and first Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the late Rt. Hon. Sir Lynden Pindling in commemoration of Independence. Dame Marguerite spoke with ZNS News at the gravesite. She said, “we want to thank him for all the […]
Independence Ecumenical Service
The annual Independence Day ecumenical service was held on Clifford Park on Tuesday. The message at the service was delivered by President of the Bahamas Christian Council, Bishop Delton Fernander. Fernander told those gathered, “we’ve laboured tonight through generational passing to help you see that you need me and I need you. That there must […]
PRIME MINISTER OF THE BAHAMAS CALLS FOR COLLABORATION AT CANTO 24
MIAMI, Florida (July 8th, 2024) – Prime Minister Philip Davis of The Bahamas delivered a compelling keynote address at CANTO’s 39th annual Conference and Tradeshow Exhibition, sponsored by C&W Communications. He called for Caribbean leaders to unite in leveraging digital innovation for regional progress. PM Davis was welcomed to the podium by Inge Smidts, CEO […]
109 Years on Bahamian Soil
The oldest known living Bahamian, Matilda “Millie” Rolle-Robinson, has held the same self- belief all of her life. As far back as she can remember, from her childhood days, Millie said she was always well cared for. Her nicknames were “lil ting”, “God’s angel”, and “Doonga”, and she always knew that she was deeply cherished. […]
HOA: CAF Bill 2024
Parliamentarians debated the Corporación Andina de Fomento Bill in the House Of Assembly on Monday. Minister of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting and Member of Parliament for Pinewood, the Hon. Myles Laroda led debate on the bill which provides the legal framework for The Bahamas’ ascension to the Development Bank of Latin America and the […]
Valley Boys Legal Outlook
A feud has erupted in the historic Valley Boys Junkanoo Group. Longtime Group Chairman Brian Adderley has said that he has registered the name World Famous Valley Boys. However, Trevor Davis, Interim Leader of the Valley Boys has registered a similar name. Davis registered in 2023 while Adderley did so in January 2024. Noted Attorney […]
RBPF Transfers Announced
Commissioner of Police, Clayton Fernander held a press conference on Monday where he discussed the open missing persons cases of Devin Isaacs and Taylor Casey. He also discussed the unfolding corruption scandal at the Criminal Investigations Department. A series of voice notes were released and widely circulated on social media last week. At last one […]
HOA: CID Corruption Scandal
A series of voice notes were released and widely circulated on social media last week. At least one of the audio clips was allegedly of a conversation between Head of the Criminal Investigations Department, Chief Superintendent Michael Johnson and purported gang leader, Michael Fox Jr., now deceased. In a statement released on Friday, Commissioner Of […]
