BMA Observes Women in Maritime Day with Panel Event
In celebration of International Day for Women in Maritime 2024, The Bahamas Maritime Authority recently hosted a panel discussion under the theme, ‘Safe Horizons: Women Shaping the Future of Maritime Safety.’ The event featured three leading Bahamian females in maritime from logistics, maritime services and a port department and brought together a cross-section of attendees […]
Prime Minister Davis pays respects to the late former Chief Justice and Parliamentarian, Sir Cyril Fountain
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Philip Davis paid last respects and signed the Book of Condolence for the Late Former Chief Justice, and Parliamentarian the Hon. Sir Cyril Fountain, Kt., in Court #2 of the Supreme Court, Bank Lane, on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. From: Bahamas Information Services The post Prime Minister Davis […]
FNM Leader On Convention Speech Criticism
Leader of the Free National Movement (FNM), the Hon. Michael Pintard responded to criticism of his convention speech delivered at the party’s one day convention held on June 1st on Wednesday. Pintard spoke with reporters outside of the House Of Assembly saying, “if you listen to the speech you would have heard a series of […]
Peter Roker Resumes Talk Show Radio
Well known businessman, community activist and philanthropist Peter Roker returns to Global Radio 99.5fm with an exciting talk show. The Peter Roker Global Talk touches on topics of national interest as well as international interest in order to stimulate viewers with interesting information and facts about the world in which they live. Mr. Roker brought the […]
UTEB Protest
Members of the Union of Tertiary Educators of The Bahamas (UTEB) at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) staged a protest at the school’s campus on Tuesday voicing their concerns about outstanding issues with the school’s administration. UTEB First Vice President, Anastasia Brown told reporters that BTVI administration is attempting to renegotiate their agreement. She […]
Suriname Energy Oil and Gas Summit Underway
Suriname Energy Oil and Gas Summit (SEOGS) preps for ‘The Next Stage of Success’ in Paramaribo, Suriname. Yesterday, June 5th, 2024, Environment and Natural Resources Minister, Hon. Vaughn P. Miller gave his contribution on Renewable Energy and how it could benefit The Bahamas at a highly interactive Roundtable discussion and debate on “Energy for Value […]
Disaster Risk Management Authority streamlines response agencies for greater effectiveness
The newly formed Disaster Risk Management Authority (DRM Authority), held a press conference, June 4, 2024 to mark the official opening of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. This season — which commences June 1 and ends November 30 — is anticipated to be the most active one seen in decades. The press conference took place […]
URCA Mounting Full Review Of BPL Rate Hike
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) is reviewing the last rate increase at Bahamas Power and Light (BPL). In October 2022 BPL announced its intention to raise its fuel charges amid debt for fuel purchases and the rising cost of fuel at the time. URCA Acting Electricity Sector Director, Jonathan Hudson said, “what actually […]
Six Senses Grand Bahama Receives Environmental Approval
Six Senses Grand Bahama, a new resort and residential community spearheaded by Weller Development Partners, achieved a significantenvironmental milestone for sustainable luxury living and ecotourism on Grand Bahama. The Department of Environmental Planning and Protection (DEPP) approved the project’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), which paves the way for construction to commencelater this year and underscores […]
The Governor General congratulates Bahamas Outstanding Students
Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia Pratt, Governor General, congratulated top scholars at the Bahamas Outstanding Students Foundation Awards Ceremony, June 3, 2024 at William Johnson Auditorium, Church of God Convention Centre. She is pictured with St. John’s College Primary School student Daniel Miller — the top primary school student with the highest GPA. […]
