Senate Budget Debate: Mental Stress At DPP
During his presentation on the 2024-2025 budget debate in the Senate last week, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Sen. Hon. Ryan Pinder addressed the mental health of staff at the Department of Public Prosecutions. Pinder told Senators, “the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution prosecutors daily are under enormous pressure of putting […]
Passport Office Summer Saturdays
The Passport Office will be open on Saturdays during the summer months to assist the increased amount of Bahamians seeking passports as they prepare for travel. Acting Chief Passport Officer, Nicholas Symonette explained the new initiative. He said, “its a point in time when a lot of parents are able to bring in the children […]
Red Cross Allocation Bumped Up To $500K
The budget allocation for the Bahamas Red Cross Society has been increased to $500,000 from $66,000 in the 2024-2025 budget. President of the Bahamas Red Cross Society, Edison Sumner recently spoke to ZNS News about the change and the importance of donations. He said, “the challenge is out now to see who is going to […]
MOTIA hosts ‘Bahamian Travel Media Night’ at Caribbean Week in New York City
The Ministry of Tourism, Investments, and Aviation hosted a Bahamian Travel Media Night, Tuesday, during the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Caribbean Week in New York City. Mixologist, Marv Cunningham and Chef Kevyn Pratt showcased the flavors of The Bahamas with drink and food presentations, and a Junkanoo group, Chambers, brought the fanfare. Deputy Prime Minister and […]
BTC presents entertainer Fred Ferguson with a hard copy of its 2024-25 Directory
Fred Ferguson, an award-winning musician, songwriter, and producer who is dedicated to defining the culture of The Bahamas wasrecently presented with a special hard copy of the 2024-2025 BTC Directory. This year’s directory is a tribute to the rich and vibrant music of The Bahamas and theinside story, which highlights Goombay, was penned by Ferguson. […]
Senate Budget Debate: Case Backlog
Attorney General, Sen. Hon. Ryan Pinder contributed to the 2024-2025 budget debate in the senate on Thursday. During his presentation the Attorney General told senators seven murder cases resulted in convictions, there were 2 acquittals, 3 plea agreements, 19 nolle prosequis and four defendants died. “It should be noted that only nine of the murder […]
Senate Budget Debate: Henfield
Leader of Opposition Business in the Senate, Sen. Hon. Darren Henfield made his contribution to the 2024-2025 budget debate on Thursday. Henfield told Senators, “everything going up and the lil minimum wage that you increased that still ain’t enough to keep pace with the rising cost of living in The Bahamas. And you know they […]
Gas Station Strike Looming
Vice President of the Bahamas Petroleum Retailers Association, Vasco Bastian spoke with ZNS News on Thursday about the possibility of gas stations shutting down due to stalled negotiations with the government for a higher profit margin. The Association has been in negotiations with the government for more than two years. Bastian said some dealers have […]
Casinos & Gaming Houses Generate $60M
The Caribbean Gaming and Regulators Conference is underway in the capital this week at the Atlantis Resort. Minister of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting, the Hon. Myles Laroda and Chairman of the Gaming Board, Dr. Danny Johnson were both in attendance at the opening of the conference on Thursday. While addressing the group Johnson said, […]
FNM On Energy Reform Plan
Members of the Free National Movement led by Party Leader and Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. Michael Pintard held a press conference on Thursday to address the government’s energy reform plan. The Minister of Transport and Energy, the Hon. Jobeth Coleby-Davis announced earlier this month that the government has entered a twenty five year […]
