Ansil Saunders, Fly Fishing Legend, Passes
The Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (MENR), and the Bahamas Fly Fishing Industry Association (BFFIA), led by President Prescott Smith, as well as the entire board and the hundreds of fly fishing guides across The Bahamas, extend deep condolences to the family of Ansil Saunders. Ansil Saunders was not just a fly fishing […]
Celebrating 51 Years Of Independence
The Bahamas will celebrate its 51st independence on July 10th. Rector of Christ Church Cathedral, the Very Rev. Harry Bain gave his views on the upcoming celebration. He said, “as a nation we need to focus on loving our neighbours as ourselves and helping those who are at the bottom. Those who are poor and […]
HOA: Civil Aviation Amendment Bill
Parliamentarians debated amendments to the Civil Aviation Bill in the House Of Assembly last week. The bill seeks to provide for the express recognition of certificates and licenses that are not just equal to but better than specified standards. It also provides for complete and uninterrupted access to air operators personnel, aircraft, operations facilities, and […]
Disability ICON Awards honour an extraordinary group of people for quiet acts of heroism
Parents, volunteers, advocates, caregivers and special needs educators of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) were recognized for the “heroic and profound impact” they have had on the community of Persons with Disabilities during the recent Disability ICON Awards ceremonies. Held Sunday, June 30, 2024 at the Paul H. Farquharson Conference Centre, ICON Awards were presented in […]
Min. of National Security gives response training on medical and emotional emergencies in the homes, communities, the workplace
In keeping with the training mandate of the Ministry of National Security, the Training and Performance Management Unit, led by Ms. Elizabeth Collie conducted a training session from June 25th – 27th at the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Base, Coral Harbour. Under the theme “Immediate Response”, the training sessions were aimed at ensuring that individuals […]
National Council of the Boys Brigade pays a courtesy call on the Governor General
The Boys Brigade Bahamas National Council President and Executive Members paid a courtesy call upon Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia Pratt at the Office of the Governor General on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Pictured from left: Captain Darius Sealy, President; H.E. Dame Cynthia Pratt; Captain Henry Curry II, New Providence Battalion […]
LPIA Updates
Director of Aviation, Dr. Kenneth Romer appeared at a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday where he addressed needed upgrades to the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA). Dr. Romer said, “LPIA has presented a business plan that speaks to the development of both air side improvements including the terminal, the […]
Caribbean Union Of Teachers Executive Meeting
The executive body of the Caribbean Union of Teachers held meetings in the capital this week. Minister of Education and Technical and Vocational Training, the Hon. Glenys Hanna Martin and Director of Education, Dominique McCartney-Russell were both in attendance. During her remarks, McCartney Russell commended the Caribbean Union of Teachers for their efforts to improve […]
CARICOM On Hurricane Beryl Damage
Hurricane Beryl has left massive destruction across multiple Caribbean island nations in its wake. Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada and Jamaica are among the countries impacted by the massive storm. CARICOM Secretary General, Dr. Carol Barnett spoke with ZNS News on Thursday about the Caribbean Community’s response to the damage left by the […]
CDEMA Hurricane Beryl Response
The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) held a press conference about the response to Hurricane Beryl on Wednesday. Multiple Caribbean islands have been impacted by the storm including Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados, Dominica and Tobago. At the press event held in Bridgetown, Barbados CDEMA Executive Director, Elizabeth Riley said, “what we […]
