Unemployment Rate Declines in the First Quarter of 2026
Press Release The Bahamas National Statistical Institute has released its labour force survey for the first quarter of 2026. The findings show another third consecutive decline in the unemployment rate which now stands at 8.1% The rate stood at 8.8% in the third quarter of 2025 and 8.7% in the fourth quarter. Press Release_LFS_2026_Q1Download The […]
Seniors encouraged to embrace and enjoy their golden years as Older Persons Month begins
Older Bahamians were encouraged to embrace their golden years as a season of purpose, joy and fulfilment as the Ministry of Social Services officially opened Older Persons and Blindness Awareness Month 2026 with a church service at Bible Truth Ministries on October 1. Senior Pastor of Bible Truth Ministries, Pastor Ellison Greenslade, delivered a stirring […]
Disaster Risk Management Officials Meet with British High Commissioners to Exchange Best Practices
Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for the Disaster Risk Management Authority (DRM), Broadcasting and Bahamas Information Services, the Hon. McKell Bonaby met with the British High Commissioner to The Bahamas, Her Excellency Smita Rossetti and the British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Alicia Herbert on Thursday, October […]
70 Marine Protected Areas Assessed in National Conservation Effort
The Bahamas Project for Marine Conservation (BPMC) reached a major milestone this year by successfully assessing 70 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) across the country. The evaluations were conducted using the internationally standardized Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (METT), which provides a clearer picture of existing strengths and areas needing improvement. Project partners included the Bahamas National […]
October is National Youth Month – celebrating the talent, creativity, and ambition of the young
During his Remarks at the Official Launch of National Youth Month (October), and BeInspired Pop-Up, on September 26, 2026, Minister of Youth and Sports the Hon. Mario Bowleg stated that the day was more than the beginning of a month of activities. “It is a celebration of the talent, creativity, ambition, resilience, and potential of […]
25 Haitian Nationals Apprehended In “Operation Hope” – Abaco
The Department’s Enforcement Unit in Abaco apprehended twenty-five (25) Haitian nationals, 24 males and 1 female, during a three-day enforcement operation conducted throughout Hope Town, Abaco, from September 28–30, 2026. Dubbed “Operation Hope,” the Immigration-led exercise was conducted with the assistance of the Royal Bahamas Police Force. Those apprehended were found in breach of various […]
Bahamas Nurses Union Ordered to Hold Elections
The Bahamas Nurses Union has been ordered by Justice Camille Darville Gomez to hold elections after a court battle among members of the union. The action was brought by five executives of the union against President Muriel Lightbourne and Sherran Rolle, Treasurer. Among other things, the group sought to have the court deem the suspensions […]
