AFREXIM Conference Dubbed A Success
Barbados Prime Minister, Mia Mottley was in The Bahamas last week to attend the African Export Import Bank Conference. While speaking with members of the media, Mottley spoke about how the AFREXIM Bank has assisted Caribbean countries. “Deep in the middle of COVID when we talked about African medical supplies platform when I was chairing […]
HOA Budget Wrap Up: BPL Not Being Privatized
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Philip Davis wrapped up the 2024-2025 budget debate in the House Of Assembly on Monday. During his presentation, Mr. Davis refuted opposition claims that the government intends to privatize Bahamas Power and Light (BPL). He said, “I can assure you that as soon as the ink is […]
Fox Foundation Father’s Day Honors
The Fox Foundation honoured twenty five Bahamian fathers over the weekend at a gala held at the Atlantis Resort. Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis was given the Visionary Father of the Year Award and former Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie received the Lifetime Achievement Award. Among the other honourees was Senior Pastor […]
Body Found Off East West Highway
The body of a man was discovered unresponsive off East West Highway near R. M. Bailey Park on Monday morning. Police Press Liaison Officer, Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings was on the scene and told reporters the body of the man had injuries consistent with gunshots. The Chief Superintendent also said, “at this time we are […]
Fox Foundation Honours Leaders
Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis was among a group of twenty five men honoured over the weekend by the Fox Foundation at a black tie event held at the Atlantis Resort. Mr. Davis addressed the audience after receiving the Visionary and Father of the Year award. He said, “growing up I had the privilege […]
Jimmy’s Wines & Spirits Sponsors Regattas in The Abacos
Jimmy’s Wines & Spirits has come on board again to support the 46th Annual Regattas in The Abacos (RITA) being held June 23 to July 1st , 2024. Organizers are expecting some of the country’s best sailors from throughout The Bahamas and US East Coast to engage in funand competitive racing on the seas. Sands […]
Remarks by Min. of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting Myles LaRoda – 2024/2025 Budget Debate Contribution
Remarks by Minister of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting the Hon. Myles LaRoda in his contribution to the 2024/2025 Budget Debate in the House of Assembly, June 11, 2024. Excerpts: Renovations and Relocations “The Department’s headquarters located in Sunshine Plaza, Baillou Hill Rd. is under extensive renovations. Once completed in 2025, the expanded premises will include […]
‘Less talk and more business,’ DPM Cooper urged at AAM 2024
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper said, “There is a tremendous amount of money to be made and resources to be had for Africa and the Caribbean,” as he addressed the 31st Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM 2024), and the Third Edition of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment […]
MP Miller Encourages Programme SURE Boys
As fathers were celebrated over the weekend, Member of Parliament for Golden Isles Vaughn P. Miller implored men in The Bahamas to step up in their fatherhood roles – not only for their own children, but for all children in need of fatherhood guidance. He especially wants men to reach out to young boys, often longing […]
Family Court Seminar
Attorney General, Sen. Hon. Ryan Pinder spoke with ZNS News on the sidelines of a seminar held last week as part of the ongoing training efforts for attorneys and members of the judiciary. Pinder said, “we know that in many instances there are troubled families that they need their matters adjudicated. They need lawyers and […]
