AIA’s YoungLeaders Make Their International Debut
Eight students from Akhepran International Academy (AIA) have returned home with a broader vision of leadership, service and their own potential after representing The Bahamas at the 2026 Pilot International and Anchor Clubs International Leadership Summit in Oklahoma City. For the young delegates, the journey marked far more than participation in an international conference. It […]
BPAF Takes Conservation Funding Opportunities to Communities Across The Bahamas
Bahamian Non-Profit Organizations working to protect the nation’s marine environment will soon have an opportunity to access up to $50,000 in grant funding as the Bahamas Protected Areas Fund (BPAF) prepares its latest call for proposals for the year on August 31st. The call will be open to eligible participants of the Fund’s Marine Conservation […]
Film, Animation and Set Design Summer Camp Closing Show a Success
The Bahamas: Scores of participants, parents and stakeholders recently gathered under the stars in Fiona’s Theatre, at the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas, for the Film, Animation and Set Design Summer Camp Closing Show, on August 1, 2026. The event showcased film, music video, and animated content created by the campers; samples of set […]
Gala Crowning ceremonies of Galaxy International Pageant, held in Nassau
Mrs. Ann Marie Davis, of the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister, was a special guest at the Gala Crowning ceremonies of 24th Annual Galaxy International Pageant 2026/27 on Saturday, August 8, at the University of The Bahamas Performing Arts Center. A lively enthusiastic audience at the international finals cheered on Bahamian contestants […]
Bahamas continues to strengthen the delivery of primary health care
The Commonwealth of The Bahamas marked another important milestone by officially joining the Alliance for Primary Health Care in the Americas, aimed at strengthening that sector in the overall system. The Bahamas became the 12th country and first CARICOM Member State to join this initiative. To formally launch the Consultative Mechanism for Primary Health Care […]
NAGB opens its restored Annex Building
Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage, the Hon. Leslia Brice, attended a ribbon cutting ceremony at the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas (NAGB) for its newly restored Annex Building. Renovations were made possible through a partnership with Baha Mar Resort Foundation. A statement from NAGB: “The restoration marks a new chapter for the historic […]
The Bahamas and Estonia Sign Landmark Digital Cooperation Agreement
Press Release The Commonwealth of The Bahamas and the Republic of Estonia today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a long-term partnership to advance digital transformation and innovation across an array of cooperation areas. The agreement was signed by The Hon. Sebastian Bastian, Minister of Innovation and National Development of The Bahamas, and The […]
Min. Cartwright Celebrates Legacy of Women Leaders at Global LeadHERship Awards Luncheon
Leadership is not measured by the titles we hold, but by the lives we touch and the opportunities we create for others. That was the message delivered by Minister of Social Services, Senator the Hon. Barbara Cartwright, as she addressed an audience of distinguished women during the Global LeadHERship Empowerment Network Awards Luncheon on Saturday, August 8, at […]
Forestry Unit Advances Development of National Mangrove Management Plan Through Stakeholder Inception Workshop
The Forestry Unit within the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources, in collaboration with the Bahamas Project for Marine Conservation, successfully hosted the National Mangrove Management Plan Inception Workshop on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the Courtyard Marriott, Nassau, Bahamas. The workshop brought together government agencies, conservation partners, technical experts, community representatives, and other […]
Bahamas Project for Marine Conservation Hits Major Milestone in MPA Assessments
The Bahamas Project for Marine Conservation (BPMC) held its second week-long Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (METT) Workshop with project partners and environmental stakeholders, surpassing the midway point in its assessment of 70 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) across the country. The BPMC, also known as the Bahamas Debt Conversion Project for Marine Conservation (BDCPMC), is an […]
World Breastfeeding Week Ends with Strong Community Support for Mothers
The Bahamas National Breastfeeding Association (BNBA), in partnership with the Ministry of Health & Wellness, concluded its observance of World Breastfeeding Week 2026, celebrating another successful week of education, advocacy and community engagement aimed at promoting breastfeeding across The Bahamas. Observed annually from August 1-7, this year’s international theme, “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in […]
Home Accessibility Initiative Inspires First-of-Its-Kind Job Fair for Persons with Disabilities
Press Release What began as an initiative to make homes safer and more accessible for persons with disabilities has evolved into a first-of-its-kind employment initiative after Minister of Urban Renewal and Community Relations, the Hon. Lisa Rahming, said her Ministry discovered that many of the people it was helping shared another pressing need — meaningful […]
Fatal Plane Crash Preliminary Occurrence Report Released
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority has released its preliminary occurrence report of the fatal plane craft that occurred near San Andros Airport on July 10th. AAIADownload The post Fatal Plane Crash Preliminary Occurrence Report Released appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
Egypt’s ambassador pays a courtesy call on the Minister of Tourism
Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to The Bahamas, His Excellency Dr.Sherif Reda Ahmad Shehata, centre left, paid a courtesy call on Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin, centre right, August 6, 2026 at the ministry’s office. Also in attendance at the courtesy call were Ron Pinder, Ambassador-at-Large/Foreign Affairs (2nd […]
Changing of the Guard at Government House
Governor General, HE Dame Cynthia A. Pratt views Changing of the Guard by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force officers at Government House, Mt. Fitzwilliam, August 7, 2026. More Photo Highlights Below: The post Changing of the Guard at Government House appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
