Health Officials urge continued vigilance amid COVID-19 Uptick
The Ministry of Health & Wellness has observed a recent uptick in the number of persons testing positive for influenza-like illnesses (ILI) including COVID-19, in The Bahamas. This is not unexpected due to seasonality of these types of infections, known in some parts as ‘summer colds’. As such, it is essential to continue practicing good […]
The Governor General welcomes Nexgen Young Men Mentorship members in a courtesy call
Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia Pratt welcomed members of Nexgen Young Men Mentorship Program, Thursday, June 27, 2024 during a courtesy call at the Office of the Governor General. The post The Governor General welcomes Nexgen Young Men Mentorship members in a courtesy call appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
PHA Addresses Allegations Regarding Rand Morgue Facilities
The Public Hospitals Authority and management of the Rand Memorial Hospital is responding to recent social media messages alleging improper storage of bodies in a refrigerated trailer at its morgue facility. The Rand Memorial Hospital would like to clarify that the morgue is currently undergoing extensive renovations to enhance its storage capacity, enhance pathology services, […]
National Security On Taylor Casey Disappearance
Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne Munroe was asked for comment on the investigation into the disappearance of American visitor, Taylor Casey. Munroe told reporters, “I know that they have made an extensive survey of the entire area using the drone technology that we have. I know they’ve used technology with regard to cell […]
HOA: Maritime Education Bill
The Maritime Education Bill was debated in the House Of Assembly on Thursday. The Bill is intended to increase maritime education access for Bahamians with a public private partnership between the government and the LJM Maritime Academy. Leading debate on the bill was the Minister of Education and Technical and Vocational Training, the Hon. Glenys […]
Customs Department Investigation
The Customs Department has uncovered what it suspects to be cases of fraud in relation to the import of luxury cars into the country duty free using fraudulent Special Economic Recovery Zone (SERZ) orders. The matter was made public by former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis who called for an investigation. Munroe […]
Blocked Creek Research Project Underway
The Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources, in conjunction with Bahamas Sportfishing Conservation Association, Perry Institute for Marine Science, the Environmental Defense Fund, and Russell Craig & Associates Ltd hosted a national workshop designed to restore blocked creeks throughout the country and improve the environmental integrity of these areas. Minister of the Environment and Natural […]
Taylor Casey Investigation Update
American visitor, Taylor Casey, 41, was last seen on June 19th. Casey was in the country visiting the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat on Paradise Island. Police held a press conference on Wednesday to give an update on the progress of their investigations into Casey’s whereabouts. Police Press Liaison Officer, Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings told reporters […]
Hillcrest Academy Awarded First Green Flag
On Friday 21 June 2024, the Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) Eco-Schools Bahamas (ESB) National Operator, Kevin Glinton, Crystal Darling-Sargent, Communications Officer, BREEF, and Sally Johnson, Education Officer, and ESB Green Flag assessment member, visited Hillcrest Academy to conduct its first ESB Green Flag assessment. Hillcrest Academy was certified as a Green Flag school […]
PM Davis: Securities Industries Bill (2024) and the Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges Bill (2024) represent ‘critical steps forward’
During his Contribution to the Securities Industries Bill (2024) and the Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges Bill (2024), in the House of Assembly, on June 26, 2024, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis said that it represented critical steps forward, as well as “the strengthening of our regulatory framework for financial […]
