CG Atlantic Unveils 50 Years Of Leadership Portraits
A ceremony was hosted by CG Atlantic Medical & Life Insurance Ltd. near its offices on Collins Avenue this week to unveil five portraits of the former and present Prime Ministers of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of independence. The portraits are the work of renowned Bahamian artist His […]
Hurricane Beryl Evacuation Flight
A special Bahamasair flight transporting Bahamian residents and students from Jamaica arrived in the capital on Tuesday evening. The Government authorized the flight to evacuate people from the island which was in the direct path of Hurricane Beryl, a category 4 storm. Bahamasair Chair, Tanya Pratt spoke with ZNS News about the quick organization of […]
HOA: Civil Aviation Amendment Bill
Parliamentarians debated an amendment to the Civil Aviation Act in the House Of Assembly on Wednesday. The debate was led by Minister of Tourism, Investment and Aviation and Member of Parliament for Exuma and Ragged Island, the Hon. Chester Cooper. During his presentation Cooper explained what the bill seeks to do. “The bill also expands […]
Japanese Car Fraud
The Comptroller of Customs and the Consumer Protection Commission are warning Bahamians about suspected fraud schemes that have been uncovered in relation to the import of Japanese vehicles. Customs Comptroller, Ralph Munroe spoke with ZNS News on Wednesday. He said, “our inquiries into several matters have revealed a pattern where at first a buyer contracts […]
Sustainable Development Goals Conference
Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis was in attendance at the 2nd Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Conference held at the University of The Bahamas on Tuesday. During his remarks Davis told the gathering, “moving forward in acknowledgement of the all encompassing impact climate change has had and will continue to have on our economies and […]
Hurricane Beryl: Update On Bahamians In Jamaica
The Government of The Bahamas arranged a special Bahamasair flight to bring Bahamian residents and students home from Jamaica as Hurricane Beryl is expected to make landfall there. Bahamas Honorary Consul In Jamaica, Alveta Knight spoke with ZNS News about preparations for the special flight. She said, “all Bahamians under those circumstances were advised that […]
HOA: Tax Compliance
The Member of Parliament for St. Barnabas, the Hon. Shanendon Cartwright raised concerns in the House Of Assembly on Monday about the methods being used by the Revenue Enhancement Task Force as they carry out their duties. Footage of the team entering the CBS Bahamas store in the Southwest Plaza heavily armed and dressed in […]
C&W Communications mobilising aid for those impacted by Beryl – Press Release
MIAMI, Florida (July 3rd, 2024) – Leading telecoms provider C&W Communications, the operators of Flow, Flow Business, C&W Business and BTC, is mobilising resources and aid for those impacted by Hurricane Beryl. Beryl roared across the Caribbean Sea after bringing devastation to the Windward Islands as it made landfall on Carriacou as a Category 4 […]
Urban Renewal Citizen Advisory Committee
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Renewal held a launch event for its Citizen Advisory Committee initiative at Salem Union Baptist Church on Monday. Minister of Housing and Urban Renewal, the Hon. Keith Bell spoke with ZNS News before the start of the event. He said, “the idea and the object is to ensure that […]
HOA: New Specialty Hospital
During debate in the House Of Assembly on Monday former Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Killarney, the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis requested that plans for the new specialty hospital to be constructed on New Providence Highway be stopped. Dr. Minnis contends that more wings could be added to the Princess Margaret Hospital […]
