Telecoms and Climate Change in the Spotlight at CANTO
MIAMI, Florida (July 8th, 2024) – Following the devastating impacts of Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean, the critical importance of robust telecommunications infrastructure and reliable data access was brought into sharp focus at the opening of CANTO’s 39th Annual Trade Exhibition and Conference in Miami. “The Caribbean is on the front lines of the global […]
Registrar General’s Department Notices — Relocation; Corporate Administrative Registry Services
The general public is advised that the Registrar General’s Department has discontinued use of its E-Services corporate digital portal, and has officially launched its new corporate digital platform – Corporate Administrative Registry Services (C.A.R.S). Registration on C.A.R.S is MANDATORY for ALL agents and Financial Corporate Service Providers. A seven-month registration transition period has commenced and […]
Camp Inclusion/Camp Climate Action among summer activities planned for Flamingo Gardens Centre rebranding
The Community Affairs Division within the Ministry of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting will undertake three projects this summer — (1) a Community Meet & Greet; (2) Camp Inclusion 2024, and (3) Camp Climate Action — as part of the Ministry’s rebranding initiative for the Flamingo Gardens Family Life Community Centre. Entitled “All Tings Bahamian,” […]
Min. of Health and Wellness has ‘Cultural Day’ fest, part of Independence celebration fanfare
Celebrating Bahamas Independence, the Ministry of Health and Wellness held a ‘Cultural Day’ at its Meeting Street office courtyard, displaying and selling locally-made food, crafts, jewelry, with entertainment provided as independence events ramp up to July 10. Minister of Health and Wellness, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville delivered remarks to open the fest and welcome […]
Musicians face-off in a ‘Battle of the Bands’
The ‘Battle of the Bands’ at Kendal G. L. Isaacs Gym was an exciting face-off by musical band groups from different islands whose lively performances provided a Sunday afternoon treat for their audience. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Renewal in conjunction with The Royal Bahamas Police Force hosted the ‘Battle of the Bands’ under the […]
Zaria Stapleton presents copies of her books to the Governor General
Ms. Zaria Stapleton, a student of St. Augustine’s College, presented copies of her books, ‘Twins of Stapledon Gardens,’ ‘The Cookie Crumbler,’ and ‘The Butterfly Effect’ to Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia Pratt during a courtesy call at the Office of the Governor General, July 3, 2024. The post Zaria Stapleton presents […]
HOA: Civil Aviation Amendment Bill
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investment and Aviation, the Hon. Chester Cooper led debate on a bill to amend the Civil Aviation Act last week in the House Of Assembly. During his presentation Cooper told Parliamentarians, “I have gone to great lengths during the budget presentation to explain what is happening with every […]
16 graduate from FAO Drone & Geospatial Training, initiating the Participatory Drone Mapping & Data Analytics Unit
Eight drone pilots and eight data analysts have completed an inaugural Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Drone and Geospatial Program after three months of intensive training. A graduation ceremony was held July 4, 2024 at the Department of Information Technology in the ‘A Piece of Europe’ building, Airport Industrial Park. In attendance were Acting Minister […]
Weller Development Partners Supports The Bahamas Golf Federation Junior Golf Team to Attend International Matches
Weller Development Partners, a leading developer of innovative luxury living spaces, today announced a $7,000 sponsorship for The Bahamas Golf Federation’s (BGF) junior golf team. This contribution will help support the team’s participation in the upcoming Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championship (CAJGC) and the R&A Junior Open in Scotland. The Bahamas Golf Federation plans to […]
HOA: Longevity And Regenerative Bill
Members of the House Of Assembly debated the Longevity and Regenerative Therapies Bill last week. The bill seeks to establish The Bahamas as a world leader in treatments such as stem cell therapy, immunotherapy and regenerative therapy. In his contribution to the bill Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. Michael Pintard questioned the consultation process. […]