34 Men Receive Funding Through the SBDC Men in Business Initiative
Thirty-four men received funding through the Small Business Development Centre’s (SBDC) Men in Business initiative, with a total of $314,457.25 awarded during the grant announcement held at the SBDC Offices on Gladstone Road on Friday, March 13, 2026. The initiative is designed to fuel the growth of men-owned businesses across the country. Prime Minister and […]
‘Chains to Change: The Power of Redemptive Care’ – BDOCS Chaplaincy Conference Gets Underway
The Bahamas Department of Correctional Services Chaplaincy Department held its 2nd Biennial Chaplains, Volunteers and Caregivers Conference, March 12, 2026 at Faith United Baptist Church to the theme, ‘Chains to Change: The Power of Redemptive Care.’ The Hon. Wayne Munroe, Minister of National Security opened the conference with the keynote address. He applauded the department […]
Department of Marine Resources Awards Consultancy for South Berry IslandsMarine Reserve
The Bahamas Project for Marine Conservation (BPMC) has allocated One Hundred Sixty Thousand dollars(US$160,000) in funding to the Department of Marine Resources (DMR) to develop an updated Management Plan and Co-Management framework for the South Berry Islands Marine Reserve (SBIMR). This is one of the largest allocations ever made through a government entity. The initiative […]
Inaugural Health Disaster Medicine Symposium held to Strengthen Emergency Readiness
The Ministry of Health and Wellness facilitated an Inaugural Disaster Medicine Symposium aimed at strengthening preparedness within the health sector, and national readiness. In 2024, the Ministry of Health and Wellness signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center to strengthen collaboration in disaster medicine, training, […]
BCC Reports Rise In Sexual Assault Cases
While visiting the island of Grand Bahama, Bahamas Crisis Center Director, Sandra Dean Patterson revealed that the center has received thirty referrals involving the sexual assault of children in 2026. Dean Patterson told ZNS News, “the worrying thing is it continues to happen. I mean here we are two months into the year and we’ve […]
Lifesaving AEDs to Two Local Schools provided by Rotary South East Nassau
The Rotary Club of South East Nassau (RCSEN) has donated two Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to Columbus Primary School and Doris Johnson High School, helping to strengthen emergency preparedness and potentially save lives in the event of sudden cardiac arrest. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death across the Caribbean. Recognizingthe urgent need for […]
MP Jamahl Strachan Leads Community Clean-Up Push as Nassau Village Residents Embrace Transfer Station
Member of Parliament for Nassau Village Jamahl Strachan has been actively walking the streets of his constituency encouraging residents to take advantage of a recently established transfer station, an initiative that is helping families clear bulk waste from their homes and transform the appearance of the community. The transfer station, implemented by the Ministry of […]
Caribbean Court of Justice Judge to Deliver Eugene Dupuch Distinguished Lecture2026
In a region where questions of sovereignty, security, and economic development increasingly intersect with international law, Caribbean states are often required to navigate complex legal realities on the global stage. From maritime boundaries and trade relations to regional cooperation and nationalsecurity, the legal frameworks governing these issues continue to shape the Caribbean’s future. These critical […]
PM Davis: The CAPAS Bill establishes the proper framework and structure for the Creative & Performing Arts School
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis said in the House of Assembly, on March 11, 2026, that the CAPAS Bill, 2026, was a “foundational Bill for our country” and establishes the proper framework and structure for the Creative and Performing Arts School. “CAPAS is a dream that has been dreamt of […]
Bahamian Personnel Return Home from Haiti Focused on a Renewed Multilateral Security Mandate
This evening, The Bahamas welcomed home the third contingent of Royal Bahamas DefenceForce (RBDF) officers who served dutifully in the Haiti Gang Suppression Force (GSF), formerlyknown as the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM), with personnel from Kenya,Jamaica, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Canada.The Honourable Wayne Munroe, Minister of National Security, joined Commander of the RoyalBahamas Defence […]
RBDF Church Service
The Royal Bahamas Defence Force held its annual church service at Living Waters Kingdom Ministries over the weekend. The service was attended by Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis; Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne Munroe, representatives of the uniformed branches as well as other government officials. During his remarks Munroe commended an officer […]
HOA: Bozine Town Resolution Agreed To
Minister of Housing and Urban Renewal, the Hon. Keith Bell tabled a resolution in Parliament on Wednesday for the government to acquire the plot of land known as Bozine Town. Minister Bell told Parliamentarians, “the families who have built their homes, raised their children and invested their lives in that community will finally have the […]
Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie Appointed the National Student Wellness Ambassador for The Bahamas
Five-time Olympian and three-time Olympic medalist ‘Golden Girl’ Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie now serves as the National Student Wellness Ambassador for the country for 12 months beginning March 2, 2026. A press conference to announce her appointment, which is a collaboration between the Ministry of Education and Technical & Vocational Training and the Ministry of Health and […]
The Bahamas Hosts STEP Bahamas Conference 2026
Press Release The Bahamas’ private wealth and fiduciary community gathers today for the STEP Bahamas Conference 2026, bringing together leading professionals from the legal, trust, banking, and advisory sectors to discuss emerging developments in global wealth management and estate planning. Hosted by the Bahamas branch of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), the […]
House Of Assembly Financial Disclosures
Parliamentarians spoke to reporters about whether or not they have submitted their financial disclosures for the year. Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne Munroe revealed that he sought an extension. He said, “you have to declare by 1st of March unless you’re given an extension of thirty days, which I got. If you are […]
