HOA: Natural Gas & Electricity Bills 2024
Minister of Transport and Energy and Member of Parliament for Elizabeth, the Hon. Jobeth Coleby-Davis seconded the Natural Gas and Electricity Bills in the House Of Assembly on Wednesday. The Natural Gas Bill seeks to regulate the use of liquified natural gas for power generation. The Electricity Bill 2024 repeals the existing Electricity and Electricity […]
HOA: Thompson Debates Energy Sector Bills
The Member of Parliament for East Grand Bahama, the Hon. Kwasi Thompson led debate on the Electricity and Natural Gas Bills for the Opposition in the House of Assembly on Wednesday. Thompson voiced concerns about the bills which respectively create a regulatory framework for the use of liquified natural gas for energy generation and repeals […]
Potable Water In Cat Island
A project to provide potable water on the island of Cat Island is currently underway. The Cat Island Development Company (CIDC) has been contracted by the Water and Sewerage Corporation to carry out the works. CIDC President spoke with ZNS News about the project. He said, “everything first is planning, that’s the biggest part of […]
Debate Opens On Energy Reform Bills
Parliamentarians debated bills related to energy sector reform in the House Of Assembly on Wednesday. Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis led the debate on the Electricity Bill and the Natural Gas Bill. In his presentation he sought to explain the government’s plans for the future of the energy sector and Bahamas Power and Light. […]
Nassau Flight Services holds its 7th Annual Employee Awards Appreciation Gala
Nassau Flight Services held its 7th Annual Employee Awards Appreciation Gala, April 19, 2024 at National Training Agency, Gladstone Road, at which Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (MOTIA) the Hon. Chester Cooper brought congratulatory remarks. Also in attendance were: Cecilia Strachan, Permanent Secretary MOTIA; Christine Green, Deputy Permanent Secretary MOTIA; […]
Digital Immigration Card upon entry into The Bahamas will improve overall tourism experience
Upgrades to technology and related digital services are on tap to provide for a seamless visitor Bahamas experience upon arrival in the country via the Lynden Pindling International Airport and other ports of entry. The new process is being proposed through an Amendment to the Immigration Act and its regulations to facilitate elimination of the […]
Medical Marijuana Legislation Update
Minister of Health and Wellness, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville gave an update on a timeline for the tabling of the promised medical marijuana legislation. Darville told reporters, “we met with wide cross sections of consultation. We met with them. We spoke with them. Now we have a bill that we think is palatable. If […]
Min. Hanna-Martin Cheers on Students at the E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival
Minister of Education and Technical and Vocational Training the Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin showed her support of students taking part in the E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival, New Providence Adjudications, at Holy Trinity Hall, on April 29, 2024. She offered words of encouragement; cheered for the students performing Bahamian songs; and interacted with Senior Cultural […]
The Government Set to Tackle the Worrying Changes in the Country’s Workforce
“There is a growing deficit in soft skills. And these soft skills are not necessarily the kind you learn in school; they are the kind of general skills you need to succeed in any setting,” the Minister said during the Department of Labour’s Human Resources Forum Open Panel Discussion held at Baha Mar on Tuesday, […]
Ministry of Works – Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium Update
The Ministry of Works & Family Island Affairs continues to make significant strides in the repair and renovation of the Thomas A. Robinson Stadium. Acting Director of Works Robert Mouzas has confirmed that the stadium will be the proud host of the World Relays on May 4-5th, despite the ongoing renovations. Mr. Mouzas reassured the […]
