BBSQ Hosts Workshop to Strengthen Awareness of Standards and Legal Metrology Regulations
The Bahamas Bureau of Standards & Quality (BBSQ) hosted a workshop on Standards Awareness and Stakeholder Validation on Legal Metrology Regulation on Thursday, November 5, 2026 bringing together representatives from a cross-section of agencies to discuss standards and regulatory requirements relating to measuring instruments. Welcome and opening remarks were delivered by Chairman, BBSQ Standards Council, […]
Press Release: Bahamas National Trust Bestows Conservation Legend Award on Bob & Jeanne Coughlin Foundation as Recipients Express Ongoing Commitment to Protect 22,000+ acres of beach, sand dunes, coral reefs, mangroves
The Bahamas National Trust has bestowed its highest honour, the Legend Award, on The Bob & Jeanne Coughlin Foundation with BNT Chairman Joanne Smith calling the Coughlins “conservation legends, the greatest friends of the environment the Bahamas National Trust has.” “We are so grateful for what Bob and Jeanne (Coughlin) have done for the environment,” […]
Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) Limited increases donation as title sponsor of Tee-Off For Hunger as Bahamas Feeding Network aims for $100,000 target to help those in need
The title sponsor behind the Bahamas Feeding Network’s (BFN) biggest fundraiser, Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) Limited is raising the bar when it comes to support – by increasing its pledge to $20,000. This comes as more major sponsors are also signing up for the December 13 Tee-Off for Hunger golf event, which will be held this […]
Grand Bahama Local Keturah Babb-Higgs Joins Disney Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line has named Keturah Babb-Higgs as Public Affairs Director, strengthening its locally based team in The Bahamas. In this role, Keturah will support Disney Cruise Line business initiatives in The Bahamas by building relationships and serving as Disney’s liaison for external stakeholders, including government agencies, community leaders, the nonprofit community, media and business […]
Ministry of Energy, Utilities and Aviation Statement on Air Navigation Charges and Aeronautic Meteorological Services
The Ministry of Energy, Utilities and Aviation acknowledges concerns raised by local and international stakeholders, concerning overflight fees in Bahamian airspace. While matters of mutual concern are best addressed through constructive dialogue at the negotiating table rather than in the public domain, the Ministry considers it important to provide an update on the issues that […]
Job Fair Held for NTA Cohort Graduates
The National Training Agency (NTA) held a job fair for graduates of this year’s NTA’s Mandatory Workforce Preparatory Programme & Practical Skills Training on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Executive Director, NTA, Dr. Nicole Andrews explained that the Agency holds a job fair for the graduates at the end of every training session. The Executive Director […]
Remembrance Day, Observed in services at Christ Church Cathedral
Remembrance Day ceremonies were observed on Sunday morning, November 8, 2026, with the annual church service at Christ Church Cathedral commemorating soldiers who have died in war. In attendance were Governor General, HE Dame Cynthia Pratt, Acting Prime Minister the Hon. Chester Cooper, government officials, diplomatic corps, youth organizations, masonic order representatives, officials of both the […]
The Bahamas Becomes a Member of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
The Commonwealth of The Bahamas is now a member of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), the body of the United Nations General Assembly that develops the international law and policy governing activities in outer space. The Bahamas is the first Member State of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to […]
Summertime fun continues at Junkanoo Beach
The summertime fun continues at Junkanoo Beach, today. More Photo Highlights Below: The post Summertime fun continues at Junkanoo Beach appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
DRM held discussions with Saskia Carusi of the regional UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
The Disaster Risk Management Authority (DRM) met with Deputy Chief of the Americas and the Caribbean Desk – UN Office of Disaster Risk Reduction, Saskia Carusi, October 21, 2026 at DRM’s offices. Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Disaster Risk Management, the Hon. McKell Bonaby led meetings with Ms. Carusi. State […]
Prime Minister Davis Returns from Successful CHOGM 2026, Deepening Ties with Rwanda, Ghana and Namibia
Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Edward Davis, KC, MP, has returned to The Bahamas from St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, where he led the Bahamian delegation to the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). The summit ran from 1 to 4 November under the theme “Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth”. The […]
Minister Mitchell Highlights the Important Role of Mrs. Ann Marie Davis, and Minister Cartwright at the Commonwealth Women’s Forum
Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Fred Mitchell, has highlighted the contributions of Mrs. Ann-Marie Davis and Senator the Hon. Barbara Cartwright at the Commonwealth Women’s Forum, held at the American University of Antigua in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda. Both women accompanied the Prime Minister Philip Davis to the four-day Commonwealth Heads of Government […]
Minister Sweeting: Reimagining Local Government with a Development Plan for each of 33 districts
We cannot continue as it is,” said Minister of Works and Family Island Affairs the Hon. Clay Sweeting Monday, November 2, 2026 during the opening ceremony of a week-long conclave at the Warwick Hotel. Held under the theme ‘Stronger Together: One Team, One Goal,’ the conclave is hosted by the Department of Local Government. “For […]
Urban Renewal and MFGB join forces to kickoff Small Home Repairs Programme in Grand Bahama
Urban Renewal, in collaboration with the Ministry for Grand Bahama, is bringing relief to homeowners throughout Grand Bahama with the commencement of the Government’s Small Home Repairs Programme. Minister of Urban Renewal and Community Relations, the Hon. Lisa Rahming and Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey headed a team of civil engineers and […]
Prime Minister Davis at 14th Commonwealth Youth Forum: a qualification should be a passport to opportunity
During his Remarks at the 14th Commonwealth Youth Forum, in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, on November 2, 2026, Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Davis pointed out to Heads of Government and Commonwealth young leaders present that he was there to speak to them about three things: a promise broken, a man from St. Lucia, […]
