Comedy For A Cause play opens to packed audience as it seeks to raise funds to benefit Bahamians in need
Opening night was a roaring success for a play that is raising funds for good causes – and producer Heather Hodgson Kosoy urged people to join in the fun, all while helping to benefit The Bahamas. There was a standing ovation from a packed Atlantis theatre for the silly, sexy and sensational ‘Smarty Pants’, the […]
Simpson Penn Graduates Agricultural Program
The Garden of Resilience is more than a cultivated plot of land at the Simpson Penn Centre for Boys — it is a living symbol of second chances, discipline and growth. On February 11, 2026, ten young men graduated from the centre’s first agricultural training programme, having successfully produced two full crops for harvest through a structured initiative […]
The Governor General attends Chinese New Year Reception
Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia Pratt was in attendance at the Chinese New Year Reception at Compass Rose Ballroom of Margaritaville Beach Resort, February 12, 2026. A Toast to the new year was led by Chinese Ambassador Her Excellency Yan Jiarong. Prime Minister Philip Davis gave special remarks. The Chinese Lunar […]
School Tardiness Concerns
Director of Education, Dominique McCartney-Russell recently addressed the problem of students being late for school. According to McCartney-Russell tardiness is most prevalent at the primary school level. She said, “when you see numbers in the thousands, in terms of tardiness, you know that that’s a concern.” The education director also spoke about the disadvantages of […]
Cuban Ambassador HE Julio Marchante makes a Farewell Courtesy Call on the Governor General
The Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia A. Pratt received His Excellency Julio Cesar Gonzalez Marchante, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to The Bahamas, in a farewell courtesy call at Government House on Friday, February 13, 2026. The post Cuban Ambassador HE Julio Marchante makes a Farewell Courtesy Call on the […]
Agri-Expo 2026 to Celebrate “Agriculture: Our Heritage, Our Future” – Event Set for April 10–12 at Gladstone Road Agriculture Center
The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources today officially announced Agri-Expo 2026, a national showcase of Bahamian agriculture under the theme, “Agriculture: Our Heritage, Our Future.” Speaking at a press conference on Monday, 16th February held at the Ministry’s Headquarters at One Montague Place, the Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources, the Hon. Jomo Campbell, […]
U.S. Embassy Nassau And Bahamian Law Enforcement Complete Joint Training On Fraud Detection And Transnational Crime
Press Release U.S. Embassy Nassau, in partnership with the Royal Bahamas Police Force, Royal Bahamas Defence Force, and Bahamas Immigration, successfully concluded a week-long joint training program focused on combating transnational organized crime, human trafficking, and document fraud. The Intermediate Fraud Detection Workshop, held February 9-13, 2026, brought together law enforcement professionals from both nations for intensive […]
PM Davis: Energy agreement ‘speaks directly to the daily lives of the people of Andros and to the future of the island’s economy’
During his Remarks at the Bahamas Power & Light and Andros Renewable Energy Company Limited Purchase Power Agreement Update, on February 16, 2026, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis pointed out that the latter company was “a fully Bahamian-owned company” that will construct three new power stations for Andros. “This agreement, […]
Statement by Prime Minister Davis on the Passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson
Today, on behalf of the Government and people of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, I extend our deepest condolences to the family of Reverend Jesse Jackson, to the Rainbow PUSH family, and to all who counted him as a teacher, pastor and friend. Reverend Jackson was a giant of the civil rights era, a close […]
Coca-Cola and FIFA bring World Cup Buzz to The Bahamas
Coca-Cola is thrilled to announce its latest promotion, “Buy & Win” with Coca-Cola and FIFA to celebrate the 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup Tournament. The campaign which will run from now until May is celebrating consumers with big wins. Everyone is a winner with Coca-Cola, and this time is no different! With any […]
HGC Recognizes Circle of Excellence Real Estate Agents for 2025
Press Release HG Christie Ltd. has announced its 2025 Circle of Excellence awardees, recognising a distinguished group of high-performing agents whose professionalism, consistency, and dedication contributed significantly to the firm’s continued success across The Bahamas. The Circle of Excellence honours agents and teams who demonstrate outstanding performance and commitment, even if they are not the […]
Min. of the Environment & Natural Resources holds town hall meetings in New Providence on the National Forest Bill
The Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources recently held Town Hall Meetings on the National Forest Bill, which comprises proposed law to establish a Department of Forestry to strengthen the management, conservation, and sustainability of forests of The Bahamas. Meetings in New Providence were held on Monday evening, February 9, 2026 at Sybil Strachan […]
Garden of Resilience graduation ceremony for Simpson Penn youth
Young men of Simpson Penn Centre for Boys participated in a Garden of Resilience Graduation Ceremony — a BAMSI Certified Gardening Programme — supported by the government, community partners, and BAIC, Wednesday morning, February 11, 2026 at the centre. Minister of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting, the Hon. Myles LaRoda said he was pleased to […]
Baha Mar’s $350M Groundbreaking For New Hotel & Residences
Government officials led by Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis attended a groundbreaking ceremony for a $350 million expansion planned for the Baha Mar property. During the ceremony Mr. Davis spoke about the impact the project will have on the economy and revealed that one thousand jobs will be created. He said, “a young person […]
BTC Sparks Conversations On Digital Safety for Safer Internet Day
Press Release BTC commemorated Safer Internet Day with a dynamic youth forum delving into artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and responsible digital citizenship, underscoring the company’s position as a national leader in digital education and online safety. BTC’s Safer Internet Day Forum, held on February 10th at Fusion Superplex, brought together more than 70 secondary high school […]
