DPM Cooper interviewed by WPIX TV Station in New York City
June 18, 2024, CTO Caribbean Week — WPIX Television Station interviewed Deputy Prime and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, the Hon. Chester Cooper on the show, ‘New York Living’ with hosts Marysol Castro and Alex Lee. Interview of the DPM was followed by a mixology demonstration by Marv Cunningham, and a Junkanoo Rushout by […]
Prime Minister Davis receives in a courtesy call the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission
– Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis received in a courtesy call the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, UN Economic Commission for Africa, Her Excellency Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa at the Office of the Prime Minister, June 14, 2024. From: Bahamas Information Services The post Prime Minister Davis receives in […]
Bahamas Government is committed to the Orange Economy – Afreximbank Meeting was told
The Government of The Bahamas is committed to promoting the Orange Economy through sports tourism and other cultural aspects involving its youth. This statement was made by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper as he addressed The AfriCaribbean Diaspora Alliance Symposium, on behalf of Prime Minister the […]
PM Davis: Bahamian economy finally moving in right direction
During his Budget Debate Closing Remarks, on June 17, 2024, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis, said that, while much work remained, the Bahamian economy was finally moving in the right direction. “We took an economy that had fallen to record lows and lifted it to new heights,” Prime Minister said […]
Former PM Ingraham Medical Procedure Update
Former Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham has undergone brain surgery and is recovering Doctor’s Hospital. Ingraham’s team of doctors led by Dr. Duane Sands spoke with members of the media on Tuesday. Dr. Sands said, “former Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham was admitted to Doctor’s Hospital yesterday. He underwent emergency surgery. […]
Senator Gets New Appointment
Senator Quinton Lightbourne has been appointed to the position of alternate Executive Director for the Caribbean at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Lightbourne currently serves as Chairman of the Bahamas Development Bank (BDB). He recently spoke to ZNS News about the importance of the BDB. Lightbourne said, “the Bahamas Development Bank has a track record […]
Moxey: “Bazaar To Be New Site Of Afro-Caribbean Marketplace”
The government recently signed a $50 million contract with the African Export Import Bank for the development of an Afro-Caribbean marketplace at the site of the International Bazaar on the island of Grand Bahama. Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey spoke with ZNS News about the project. She said, “the signing of a […]
King’s Birthday Honours 2024
Her Excellency, The Most Honourable Dame Cynthia A. Pratt, O.N., DCMG, is pleased to advise that His Majesty King Charles III has graciously recognized the exemplary services and contributions to the People of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, and on the occasion of the King’s 2024 Birthday Honours has conferred the following Chivalry of Award: […]
TDC’s ‘Generation Impact’ to develop young entrepreneurs in Tourism, begins first workshop
At the Tourism Development Corporation’s (TDC) first ‘Generation Impact’ youth entrepreneurial workshop, June 15, 2024 Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation (MOTIA) the Hon. Chester Cooper applauded the opportunity to encourage young persons, particularly, along the path to entrepreneurship. The inaugural session, at the Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium, targeted high […]
Centreville Primary School, renamed the Judith P. Thompson Primary School
Centreville Primary School, Collins Avenue, was renamed the Judith P. Thompson Primary School, on Friday, June 14, 2024. Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Philip Davis was keynote speaker during the official renaming ceremony in honour of Mrs. Judith Thompson, former principal. It was a testament to the impact Mrs. Thompson has had in […]
