Tyson K. McKenzie Appointed as Bahamas Consul General In Miami, Florida
For Immediate Release24 June 2026 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Tyson K. McKenzie as Consul General of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to Miami, Florida, with responsibility for leading the work of the Consulate General in advancing the interests of The Bahamas and supporting Bahamian nationals throughout […]
Min. of Transport, Building on Foundation Laid
The Hon. Leon Lundy, newly appointed Minister to Transport delivered his ministry’s 2026-2027 budget contribution June 18 in parliament. He established the importance of a “well functioning transportation system” to a nation and the economic droughts that it can support “when it falters.” “The Ministry’s recurrent allocation moves from approximately 14.8 million dollars in the […]
Min. Bell discusses home and land ownership
“The Bahamian dream has always been about more than employment. It has always been about ownership, the opportunity to own a home, to own land and to build something that can be passed from one generation to the next,” said the Hon. Keith Bell Minister of Housing and Land Reform while making his contribution to […]
Marina Fees Concerns
Association of Bahamas Marinas President, Peter Maury spoke with ZNS News about the impact of the 14% yacht tax imposed by the government on Tuesday. He contends that the move has negatively impacted the sector. Maury said, “a lot of our business has been storage business. We haven’t seen as much activity in the charter […]
Fourteen Convicted Of Overstaying: Four Deported
Today, fourteen (14) Haitian nationals, comprising thirteen males and one female, appeared before Senior Magistrate Shaka Serville in Magistrate’s Court No. 4, where they were convicted of Overstaying. The individuals received fines ranging from $300.00 to $3,000.00 and custodial sentences rangingfrom one (1) month to eight (8) months at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services.Upon […]
Aviation and Aerospace scholars pay a courtesy call on the Minister of Transport and Director of Aviation
The Chinese Ambassador, Her Excellency Yan Jiarong paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Transport, the Hon. Leon Lundy and the Director of Aviation Dr. Kenneth Romer, at the ministry, June 19, 2026. Guests at the courtesy call were Professor Liu Hao and Professor Huang Jiefang, both famous Chinese aviation and aerospace scholars, who were willing […]
Tourism Development Corp has a critical role to play in Bahamian ownership of the tourism economy
The future of tourism development must be measured by the number of Bahamians empowered to own, create, lead and prosper within the industry. That according to the Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin, the first woman to hold the post, who contributed to the 2026/27 Budget Debate in the House of Assembly on Wednesday, […]
Operating Theatre Flooring Restoration Works at Princess Margaret Hospital
The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) wishes to advise the public that preparatory work is currently underway to facilitate extensive renovations to the flooring within the Operating Theatre at the Princess Margaret Hospital. These renovations are expected to commence next week as part of the Authority’s ongoing commitment to improving the safety, functionality, and quality of […]
Social Services Minister Delivers Budget Debate Contribution in the Senate
Minister of Social Services, Sen. Hon. Barbara Cartwright gave her contribution to the 2026/2027 budget debate in the Senate on Tuesday. The minister revealed a significant rise in the amount of disabled and homeless citizens. You can read Minister Cartwright’s entire presentation below. Minister Barbara Cartwright – FINAL-2.docx_20260624_085925_0000Download The post Social Services Minister Delivers Budget […]
Young Innovators Bring International Honors Home to The Bahamas
A team of talented young Bahamian innovators has returned home with international accolades after capturing both Gold and Silver awards at the prestigious International Greenwich Olympiad (IGO) in London, United Kingdom. Representing The Bahamas through the nonprofit organization FEM STEM Bahamas, the students earned Gold in the STEM Presentation Category and Silver in the Environment […]
2022 Census Disability Report Reveals More Than One in Ten Individuals Aged 5 and Older Living with a Disability
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Changes In Vehicle Inspections Come July 1st
Minister of Transport, the Hon. Leon Lundy spoke with ZNS News on Monday about the government’s new vehicle inspection regime. Motorists will be required to prepay approximately $35 before presenting their vehicles for inspection. They will also have to pay every time they return for inspection if their vehicles fail to pass the process. Minister […]
Nassau Cruise Port Hits Historic One-Day High with 33,254 Cruise Guests
Nassau Cruise Port (NCP) set a new single-day passenger record on June 8, 2026, welcoming 33,254 cruise passengers. This impressive milestone surpasses the 33,000-passenger benchmark and represents a major moment for the port, the City of Nassau, and The Bahamas’ cruise tourism sector.The record day was driven by six cruise ships in port: Oasis of […]
Vessel Strikes Bridge During Crab Fest
A ship named T.G. Provider made contact with a bridge in Fresh Creek, Andros over the weekend prompting an inspection by Ministry of Works officials. Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Mangrove Cay and South Andros, the Hon. Leon Lundy was on the scene. He said, “out of an abundance of caution I […]
Min. Of Social Services Celebrates Empowerment Hour Graduates In Pinewood and Carmichael Communities
The Ministry of Social Services, through its Community Affairs Division, recently celebrated the achievements of dozens of participants who successfully completed the Spring 2026 Empowerment Hour Programme in the Pinewood Gardens and Carmichael communities. Held under the theme “Unlocking New Horizons,” the closing ceremonies recognized participants who completed a wide range of personal development, life […]
