The Ministry of Education Aiming to Attract More Bahamian Teachers
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Science and Technology the Hon. Chester Cooper said no country can build a strong economy, a competitive workforce, or cohesive communities without first building a strong education system. “I think we all agree that it is the foundation. The reality is that teacher shortages are not unique to […]
Chinese Embassy donates assistive devices to benefit persons with disabilities across The Bahamas
Her Excellency Yan Jiarong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to The Bahamas, reaffirmed her embassy’s commitment to supporting persons with disabilities as she presented 45 assistive devices to benefit individuals in New Providence and throughout the Family Islands. The embassy donated 15 wheelchairs, 15 walkers and 15 pairs of crutches to the National […]
MSC Foundation Expands Marine Conservation Team at Ocean Cay
As the MSC Foundation continues to strengthen the team at the Marine Conservation Center (MCC) at Ocean Cay, the Foundation is pleased to welcome Henry Garber and Gabrielle “Gabbi” Henderson to its growing marine conservation team. Their combined expertise in marine science, conservation, and public engagement further enhances the Foundation’s ongoing efforts to protect and […]
Minister Coleby-Davis Meets with LPIA Airline Operators
by: Bahamas Information Services Minister of Energy, Utilities and Aviation the Hon. JoBeth Coleby-Davis, continued her industry-wide Collaboration Sessions with Aviation Industry Stakeholders by meeting with the Members of the Bahamas Airline Operators Committee (AOC), on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. “These meetings reaffirm my Ministry’s ongoing commitment since day one to engage in meaningful collaboration […]
Minister Rahming Calls for Inclusive, People-Centred Communities at UN Meeting
Press Statement Inclusive, people-centred communities must remain at the heart of sustainable urban development, Minister of Urban Renewal and Community Relations, the Hon. Lisa T. Rahming, told world leaders on Thursday as she addressed the United Nations High-Level Meeting on the Midterm Review of the New Urban Agenda. Speaking before Heads of State, ministers and […]
Andros Plane Crash Final Moment
During a press conference held by the Aviation Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) this week, Chief Investigator Kendal Dorsett Jr. laid out the final moments of the fatal Flamingo Air flight that crashed in North Andros. According to Dorsett the Cessna 402 aircraft left the Lynden Pindling International Airport around 12:30 pm on Friday, July 10th. […]
Flamingo Air Fallout Brings Ferry Boat Uptick
Inter-island travelers have resorted to another mode of transportation since flight operations at Flamingo Air have been suspended. Travelers commuting between Grand Bahama and Abaco are now opting to take private boat charters. Nina Sanchez spoke with ZNS News at the dock in McLean’s Town, Grand Bahama. She said, “I work for a non-profit called […]
WSC Brings In 50th Anniversary In Grand Style
The Water and Sewerage Corporation sealed its legacy for generations to come on Tuesday night, installing a time capsule as part of its golden jubilee celebrations, preserving five decades of nation-building while casting a bold vision for the future. The dynamic celebrations held at the Corporation’s University Drive headquarters were celebratory from start to finish. […]
WSC Brings In 50th Anniversary In Grand Style
Press Statement The Water and Sewerage Corporation sealed its legacy for generations to come on Tuesday night, installing a time capsule as part of its golden jubilee celebrations, preserving five decades of nation-building while casting a bold vision for the future. The dynamic celebrations held at the Corporation’s University Drive headquarters were celebratory from start […]
Bahamian team members show off their trophies after winning awards at the Bahama Vibes AI Vibathon
Imagine creating a solution for a Bahamian problem in a single day – from fixing potholes to helping to find the right healthcare. That is what dozens of participants who packed a recent workshop did with the help of experts who put the power to solve Bahamian issues into local hands. Attendees at the Bahama Vibes AI Vibathon at Margaritaville […]
New Providence Gas LNG Terminal has Groundbreaking Ceremony
Minister of Energy, Utilities and Aviation the Hon. JoBeth Coleby-Davis at New Providence Gas LNG Terminal Groundbreaking Ceremonies, July 13, 2026 Sun Oil headquarters, addressed the audience with the question, “Why LNG and why now?” She then answered, “we have a moral obligation to be stewards of this environment” of pristine waters and clear skies. […]
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five Haitian nationals — three males and one female — were convicted of Overstaying, and one male was convicted of Illegal Landing, in Magistrate’s Court No. 9 before Chief Magistrate Ancella Evans. All five pled guilty. In Magistrate’s Court No. 6, before Magistrate Abigail Farrington, three Haitian males were convicted of Overstaying, also entering guilty […]
BPMC Hosts Marine Protected Area Workshop at the Office of the Prime Minister
Thirty environmental professionals from across The Bahamas participated in a Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (METT) Training Workshop for the Bahamas Project for Marine Conservation (BPMC). The week-long session, hosted by the BPMC Project Management Unit at the Office of the Prime Minister, focused on expanding assessment efforts for 70 named Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in […]
Glenn Bannister Leaves a Lasting Legacy of Conservation as He Steps Down as
After years of dedicated service and visionary leadership, Mr. Glenn Bannister has officially stepped down as Chair of the Board of the Bahamas Protected Areas Fund (BPAF), leaving behind a legacy that has helped shape the future of conservation financing in The Bahamas. Throughout his tenure, Mr. Bannister championed initiatives that strengthened the protection of […]
Deadly Andros Plane Crash Update
All ten people occupying a Cessna 402 plane belonging to Flamingo Air lost their lives on Friday, July 10th when the plane crashed in North Andros. North Andros Administrator, Beverley Laramore spoke with ZNS News on Monday where she provided an update. She said, “the heart of North Andros is still somber. The persons are […]
