Celebration of Youth Continues with MOYSC Vibrant Youth March & Rally in Grand Bahama
The Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture proudly hosted a vibrant Youth March and Rally that started on the grounds of the C.A. Smith Complex and concluded at Independence Park on October 20, 2024. The event brought together various youth organisations, schools, church groups, and marching bands from across Grand Bahama. The event marked a […]
BPL Deal For Disconnected Customers
Minister of Transport and Energy, the Hon. Jobeth Coleby-Davis appeared at a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday where she announced a deal for disconnected Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) customers to have their service restored. Coleby-Davis said, “between the 1st November, 2024 and 31st January, 2025 disconnected residential customers […]
Mr. Levonne Calvin Moxey celebrates his 100th birthday, and has a visit from the Deputy to the Governor General
Deputy to the Governor General, Ms. Ruby Ann Darling visited and celebrated with Mr. Levonne Calvin Moxey on the occasion of his 100th birthday. Ms Darling presented Mr. Moxey with a Message from King Charles III and a Message from the Governor General, Her Excellency Dame Cynthia Pratt on Sunday October 20, 2024. Pictured from […]
Expungement Of Criminal Records
The Rehabilitation Of Offenders Committee has been considering the expungement of records for deserving offenders since 2019. Chairman of the Committee, Ronald Campbell said expungement is available to first time offenders who have served their time. He explained, “two years after you would have spent your time. You have two years, you have no reoccurrence. […]
Inagua Infrastructural Damage
Hurricane Oscar entered The Bahamas impacting the island of Inagua over the weekend. The island’s Administrator, Herman Gilbert spoke with ZNS News on Monday about the damage left behind by the storm. He said, “the runway is cleared. There’s about 75% fence that is down. There has been roof damage, water is leaking on the […]
Tracking Oscar
A press conference was held at the Disaster Risk Management Authority (DRM) on Monday to alert Bahamians on the islands in the southeast and central Bahamas of an impending storm. Hurricane Oscar made its way into The Bahamas over the weekend impacting the island of Inagua then made its way to Cuba where it was […]
Car Theft On The Rise
Commissioner of Police, Clayton Fernander revealed a rise in car thefts during a press event on Friday. Fernander said, “all crime is down with the exception of homicide and stolen vehicles. And we believe that the stolen vehicles is up because they are being used in the commission of a number of these serious crimes. […]
Cowpen Road Murder
A man was killed in a double shooting on Martin Close off Cowpen Road over the weekend. Police on the scene told reporters, “this is a grave concern for the police especially when we see incidents like this happen simultaneously, right back to back. Early this morning right in a residential area we have persons […]
Urban Renewal and Health provide a ‘Health and Wellness Extravaganza’ for seniors
The Ministry of Housing & Urban Renewal, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health & Wellness, proudly sponsored a Seniors Health and Wellness Extravaganza under the theme “Your Wellness Matters.” The event took place on Thursday morning, October 17, 2024, at Kendal G.L. Isaacs Gymnasium. Seniors from various constituencies arrived in their fitness attire, energized […]
The Deputy to the Governor General pays last respects at Lie-in-State of Naomi Seymour, former senator
The Deputy to the Governor General, Ms. Ruby Ann Darling, signed the Book of Condolence and paid last respects to the family of the late Naomi Ruth Seymour, Former Senator, at Lie-in-State ceremonies in the Senate, Parliament Square, on Thursday, October 17, 2024. The post The Deputy to the Governor General pays last respects […]
