Industrial Unrest Brewing
Members of the Airport, Airline and Allied Workers Union (AAAWU), led by President, Jewel Fountain, held a demonstration on Wednesday to voice their concerns about outstanding issues with Bahamasair and Nassau Flight Services. Fountain told ZNS News, “there are a myriad of issues with both companies. Shortage of staff is the major issue. There is […]
Second Annual Disaster Management Unit Expo
The Ministry of Health & Wellness in conjunction with the Disaster Reconstruction Authority held its second annual Disaster Management Unit Expo on the grounds of the Ministry of Health on Friday, May 17, 2024. In attendance at the opening were: Minister of Health and Wellness the Hon. Michael Darville; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Disaster Risk […]
Audrius Barzdukas Appointed New Head of School at Lyford Cay International School
Simon Townend, Chair of the Lyford Cay International School (LCIS) Board of Directors and Governors, announced today the appointment of a new Head of School at LCIS, Mr Audrius Barzdukas. Mr Barzdukas’ selection follows an extensive and rigorous global Principal Search led by a Search Committee alongside Spencer Stuart, a world-leading executive search and advisory […]
Reaction To Marco’s Alert Age Stipulation
At a press conference on Tuesday, Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander revealed that police sent out a Marco’s Alert for missing teen Devin Issacs, 16, though the alert system was geared toward younger children. Activist and President of RISE Bahamas, Terneille Burrows gave ZNS News her reaction to the Commissioner’s statement on Wednesday. She said, […]
Rastafarian Cannabis Concerns Addressed
Rastafarians are concerned that none of their input concerning the Cannabis Bill 2024 that was recently tabled in the House Of Assembly was included in the bill. Minister of Health and Wellness, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville addressed these concerns while speaking with members of the media on Tuesday at a commissioning ceremony for the […]
The Bahamas Mother’s Club pays a courtesy call on the Governor General
Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia Pratt received members of the Bahamas Mother’s Club in a courtesy call at the Office of the Governor General on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. The post The Bahamas Mother’s Club pays a courtesy call on the Governor General appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
Darron Ellis, sworn in as Acting Justice of the Supreme Court
Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia Pratt, Governor General, administered the Oath of Allegiance and the Judicial Oath and presented the Instrument of Appointment to Darron Ellis, Acting Stipendiary and Circuit Magistrate, as Acting Justice of the Supreme Court at the Office of the Governor General on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. The post Darron […]
Blood Bank Relocated
The Blood Bank at the Princess Margaret Hospital has been relocated to the former EMT building on First Terrace in Centreville. A ceremony was held on Tuesday to mark the opening of the new location. Minister of Health and Wellness, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville was in attendance and delivered remarks. He said, “I want […]
Institute of Internal Auditors – Courtesy Call on the Governor General
Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia Pratt received the Institute of Internal Auditors Bahamas Chapter in a courtesy call at the Office of the Governor General on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. The post Institute of Internal Auditors – Courtesy Call on the Governor General appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
Indira Demeritte-Francis, sworn in as Acting Justice of the Supreme Court
Mrs. Indira Demeritte-Francis, president of The Bahamas Industrial Tribunal, was administered the Oath of Allegiance and the Judicial Oath and presented the Instrument of Appointment as Acting Justice of the Supreme Court by Governor General, HE the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia Pratt during a Swearing In Ceremony in the Diplomatic Room of the Office of the […]
