BTVI launches First Cohort of Renewable Energy Installation and Maintenance Programme
Some 30 students are enrolled in the first cohort of a Renewable Energy Installation and Maintenance Programme at BTVI. The Ministry of Finance/Project Execution Unit and BTVI launched the programme Monday, May 27, 2024 at the institution’s Old Trail campus in New Providence. Kevin Basden, BTVI Vice-President said the programme is designed to give the […]
Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic System project at UB expected to reduce utility bills
The Ministry of Finance through its ‘Reconstruction with Resilience in the Energy Sector in the Bahamas Programme’ (RRESBP), and in collaboration with ANO Technologies Ltd., launched its Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic System initiative at University of The Bahamas’ Choices Restaurant and its ‘T’ Block, Monday, May 27, 2024. The installation on Choices Restaurant is expected to […]
Biography of the Hon. A. Loftus Roker
Archibald Loftus Roker was born on 25th August 1935 in Delectable Bay, Acklins to Mr. Elkin and Mrs. Dolores Theodora Roker (nee Hanna) of Delectable Bay, Acklins. He obtained his early education at the Public School at Pompey Bay, Acklins, and the Western Senior High School in New Providence. Later, he worked at the Bahamas […]
Helen Almorales-Jones, sworn in as Acting President of the Industrial Tribunal
Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia Pratt administered the requisite oaths to Mrs. Helen Almorales-Jones, vice-president of the Bahamas Industrial Tribunal, as Acting President of the Bahamas Industrial Tribunal at the Office of the Governor General, May 21, 2024. The post Helen Almorales-Jones, sworn in as Acting President of the Industrial Tribunal […]
2024/2025 Budget Communication
The 2024-2025 budget communication was delivered in the House Of Assembly on Wednesday by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Philip Davis. The theme chosen for the year’s communication was ‘Changing The Status Quo, Changing Lives.’ During his presentation Mr. Davis spoke about the country’s improved revenue collection which stood at $2.2 billion […]
Missing Teen Update: Devin Issacs
Commissioner of Police, Clayton Fernander gave an update on investigations into the whereabouts of sixteen year old Devin Issacs while fielding questions from reporters on Tuesday. Fernander said the family has been kept up to date on the investigation. He also said, “we have received a number of video footage, CCTV, that is assisting us […]
Future Of National Exams
Minister of the Education and Technical and Vocational Training, the Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin says the national examinations, Bahamas Junior Certificate (BJC) and Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) should be analyzed. Hanna-Martin recently spoke with reporters on the issue. She said, “I don’t know what change we will see, I hope we do see […]
World Health Assembly
Minister of Health and Wellness, the Hon. Dr. Michael Halkitis is leading a delegation of Bahamians at the 77th World Health Assembly being held in Geneva, Switzerland this week. Dr. Darville made an intervention at the opening plenary session of the assembly of health ministers and officials on Tuesday where he spoke about the country’s […]
Budget Preview
Minister of Economic Affairs, Sen. Hon. Michael Halkitis gave a preview of the 2024-2025 budget communication that will be delivered in the House Of Assembly on May 29th by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Philip Davis. Halkitis shared what Bahamians can expect from this year’s communication with ZNS News on Tuesday. He […]
ZNS Radio 88th Anniversary Church Service
The management and staff of the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas attended a service of thanksgiving at Pilgrim Baptist Temple on Sunday to commemorate the 88th anniversary of ZNS Radio. Among the attendees were the Executive Chairman, Picewell Forbes and Deputy Chairman, Athama Bowe. Mr. Bowe shared what ZNS Radio meant during his childhood. “Well […]
