Minister Mitchell Highlights Enduring Bahamas-Florida Ties and Introduces Prime Minister Davis at Miami Independence Church Service
Press Release Minister of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell reaffirmed the enduring bond between The Bahamas and its diaspora in South Florida while introducing Prime Minister Philip Davis at the Bahamas Independence Church Service held on Sunday, 26 July, at the Church of the Incarnation Episcopal in Miami. Addressing Bahamians, members of the diplomatic corps, clergy, […]
Roadside Signage Policy Enforcement
The Bahamas Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority recently issued a notice to businesses and individuals seeking to erect roadside signs of any kind on land under its jurisdiction that approval must first be obtained from the Authority. Executive Chairman, Jamahl Strachan, spoke with ZNS News on the issue. He said, “all of those spaces […]
Schools Mobilizing For New Year
by: Bahamas Information Services Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education the Hon. Chester Cooper, toured some of the schools preparing for the return of students in August. On Thursday, July 23, 2026 he inspected renovation and repair of Naomi Blatch Pre-School, Government High School and R.M. Bailey High School, among all schools currently mobilizing […]
Bahamian Diaspora Honoured In Miami
Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis was the keynote speaker at the 5th Annual Bahamas Diaspora Independence Awards Dinner held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Miami, Florida over the weekend. Mr. Davis told attendees, “greatness can often be found in the stories that might never make headlines. The teacher who stays behind late to […]
Safety, Service and Strategy Drive Bahamasair’s Future
Press Release Safety remains the foundation of Bahamasair’s operations, Managing Director Tracy Cooper told tourism and aviation leaders, saying the national flag carrier’s longstanding commitment to operational excellence continues to guide every decision as the airline expands its regional and international reach. While attending the week-long 30th Annual NABHOOD Summit, the 13th Annual International Multicultural […]
Minister Bowleg Visits Summer Youth Apprentice Camps
by: Bahamas Information Services Minister of Youth and Sports the Hon. Mario Bowleg recently visited the Division of Youth’s Apprenticeship Summer Camps, on July 17, 2026. He, Head of the Division of Youth Sandena Neely and other Youth officers visited the Agriculture Apprenticeship Camp at H.O. Nash Junior High School; and the Apprenticeship Camps at R.M. Bailey […]
Pinewood Gardens Drains Project
Minister of Works and Family Island Affairs, the Hon. Clay Sweeting was in Pinewood Gardens on Thursday where he provided an update on work to address the longstanding flooding issues in the community. The minister previously announced that lift stations would be constructed at a cost of approximately $2.6 million. He said, “the contractor has […]
University of The Bahamas Launching Environmental and Aerospace Satellite Engineering Programme
Press Release The Bahamas has been called the “most beautiful place from space” and now a groundbreaking Environmental and Aerospace Satellite Engineering programme at University of The Bahamas (UB) will equip students with the skills to use satellite technology to monitor coastlines, marine ecosystems and climate threats while laying the foundation for the first Bahamian […]
The Bahamas and the Republic of Chad Establish Diplomatic Relations
On Thursday, 16 July 2026, the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and the Republic of Chad formally established diplomatic relations by signing a Joint Communiqué, in accordance with the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations and international law. The Joint Communiqué was signed for The Bahamas by His Excellency Stan O. Smith, […]
Prime Minister Davis: Grand Opening of J. P. Morgan Trust’s local office is a ‘statement of confidence’
By: Eric Rose/BIS During his Keynote Remarks at the recent Grand Opening of J.P. Morgan Trust Company (Bahamas) Limited’s Goodman’s Bay Corporate Centre offices, Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Davis stated that it was “another milestone in J.P. Morgan’s long history in The Bahamas”. “A move like this is a statement of confidence,” he said […]
Bahamas Protected Areas Fund Sounds the Alarm on Coral Killing Disease
Press Release The Bahamas Protected Areas Fund (BPAF) is raising the alarm on Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD), a highly destructive coral disease that has already devastated reef-building coral populations in The Bahamas and continues to threaten reef ecosystems throughout the wider Caribbean. First detected in Florida in 2014, SCTLD has since spread rapidly […]
Four Upskill Bahamas Programme Graduates Receive iPads
by: Llonella Gilbert/BIS Four graduates of the Upskill Bahamas Programme received iPads for successfully completing their courses. The presentation was made at the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology on Tuesday July 21, 2026. The programme, launched in November 2025, is a national digital learning initiative providing free online courses and professional certifications for Bahamian […]
Bahamas Joins CARICOM Members States In Support of Venezuela
Press Release The Bahamas joined fellow CARICOM Member States in contributing to a collective humanitarian aid effort in support of the people of Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that struck the country on 24 June, 2026, affecting communities across Venezuela and creating an urgent need for regional support. As part of this CARICOM-led response, the […]
