Social Services State Minister ‘rolls out’ major components of comprehensive Older Persons Bill in Parliament
Minister of State in the Ministry of Social Services, the Hon. Bacchus A. Rolle, Wednesday (October 7, 2026), rolled out six major components of the Older Persons Rights, Protection, Care and Support Bill, 2026, that will, among other key measures, guarantee access to healthcare for Older Persons, including support for those living with dementia and […]
Minister Moxey inspires next generation of entrepreneurs at JA orientation in Grand Bahama
Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey gave an inspiring talk to scores of highschoolers at the 2026/27 Junior Achievement (JA) Orientation on October 3, 2026 at Champs Community Center under the theme, “Inspire. Prepare. Achieve.” Minister Moxey told the youth that it was their chance to learn, lead and discover what they can […]
Minister Coleby-Davis Makes History with Election to SIDS DOCK Executive Council
Press Statement Coleby-Davis Makes History With SIDS DOCKDownload The post Minister Coleby-Davis Makes History with Election to SIDS DOCK Executive Council appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
Bain and Grants Town Homecoming & Music Festival to Celebrate Community Heritage and Honour Eight Outstanding Sons and Daughters
Press Statement The historic Bain and Grants Town community will come alive on October 30–31, 2026, as residents, descendants, friends and supporters gather for the 2nd Bi-Annual Bain and Grants Town Homecoming & Music Festival, a celebration of the people, culture and history of one of The Bahamas’ most storied communities. Held under the theme […]
Bahamas Aviation Director Addresses International Aviation Conference
Press Statement PRAGUE, CZEK REPUBLIC – Bahamas Director of Aviation and Deputy Director General of Tourism, Dr. Kenneth Romer represented The Bahamas and Caribbean at The International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE) North America/Europe Airport Issues Conference, held in Prague, Czech Republic, from October 4-6, 2026. This premier forum brings together airport executives, government leaders, […]
Madam Justice Guillimina Archer-Minns, sworn in as Justice of the Court of Appeal
Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia A. Pratt administered the Oath of Allegiance, the Judicial Oath, and presented the Instrument of Appointment to the Hon. Madam Justice Guillimina Archer-Minns as Justice of the Court of Appeal during a Swearing-In Ceremony in the Drawing Room of Government House, Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The post […]
The Prefect Leadership of Doris Johnson Senior High pays a courtesy call on the Governor General
The Prefect Leadership of Doris Johnson Senior High School, along with Ms. P. Smith, and Mrs. M. Pierre-Paul (Prefect Committee Chairperson), paid a courtesy call upon Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia A. Pratt, Governor General, at Government House on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The post The Prefect Leadership of Doris Johnson Senior High […]
CIBC Caribbean Celebrates Teachers with Loan Relief, Staycations and Classroom Support
CIBC Caribbean recently surprised three Bahamian educators with a special package of rewards designed to give back to them and their students. In recognition of the dedication teachers bring to classrooms and communities every day,Brenda Watkins, Omar Sharpe, and Vashte Nairn were celebrated ahead of World Teachers’Day, observed annually on October 5. Each educator received […]
‘Breakfast Tasting’ at C.H. Reeves Junior High School prior to official launch
The National School Breakfast Programme is expanding into junior high schools. Through a ‘Breakfast Tasting’ event, there is opportunity to have feedback from the students, themselves, before official launch. A Breakfast Tasting was held October 1, 2026 at C.H. Reeves Junior High School. Testing it out with students were: Prime Minister the Hon.Philip Davis, Deputy Prime […]
In a Virtual Parents Meeting, Education Minister Cooper Talks About the Importance of Partnership Between School and Home
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Science and Technology the Hon. Chester Cooper said there is perhaps no partnership more important to the success of the nation’s education system than the partnership between the home and the school. “We can have excellent teachers, strong school leaders, modern facilities, innovative programmes and ambitious policies, but […]
A Poppy to the Governor General, from the British Legion Bahamas Branch
Mrs. Adina D. Munroe-Charlow, Chairman of the British Legion Bahamas Branch, presented the Governor General, Dame Cynthia A. Pratt with a Poppy in recognition of Remembrance Day during a courtesy call at Government House on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Pictured from left: Harriet Hart (Jr. Volunteer Officer), Valentino Griffin (Jr. Volunteer Officer), Jeffrey Pinder (Senior Volunteer Officer), Adina Munroe-Charlow (Chairman), H.E. […]
Grand Bahama Ferry meets with the Ministry of Tourism
The Minister of Tourism, the Hon.Glenys Hanna-Martin meets with Kenneth Lewis and executives of Grand Bahama Ferry Holding Company Ltd., October 2, 2026 at the ministry’s offices. Also attending the meeting were Lorraine Armbrister, Permanent Secretary of Tourism; Jackson Weech, Director General of Tourism; and Robert D.L. Sands II, Director of Cruise for Tourism. More […]
Press Club Mourns the Passing of Noted Journalist Steve McKinney
The Bahamas Press Club 2014 mourns the passing of Steve McKinney, an outstanding journalist and a founding member of the first Press Club in 1996. He was 64 years old, having been born in the historic Chippingham community to Louise Sands and William McKinney. The Bahamas has lost one of its foremost advocates for free […]
Prime Minister Drives Commitment to Cut Egg Imports as Golden Yolk Produces 200,000 Eggs
Press Statement Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Edward Davis KC visited the Golden Yolk Project to review progress as the Government advances its commitment to increase local egg production, reduce dependence on imports and strengthen national food security. With 200,000 eggs produced, 10,000 laying hens in production and approximately 8,000 pullets being raised as future laying […]
BPL Provides Update on Electrical Incident at C.C. Sweeting Senior High School
Press Statement Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) has released a statement providing an update following an electrical incident at C.C. Sweeting Senior High School in which three students sustained injuries. The statement says that after an assessment, it was determined that the incident involved the school’s electrical system and its connections. BPL Provides Update on […]
