Statement From the Office of the Prime Minister on the Publication of Official Allocation of Portfolios
Today the Cabinet Office advised that the Extraordinary Official Gazette dated 19th May, 2026, has been published by authority. The Gazette sets out the official Allocation of Portfolios for Ministers, Ministers of State, and Parliamentary Secretaries under Article 77 of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. This publication provides the official record of […]
Minister Bowleg Lauds Caribbean Development Bank’s Youth Fire Forum
During the Opening Ceremony of the Caribbean Development Bank’s Youth Fire Forum, Minister of Youth and Sports the Hon. Mario Bowleg lauded the event, especially because it brought together regional youth stakeholders. “As I stand here today, it is a great source of pride for me to see so many of the Caribbean’s best, whether […]
2026 Hurricane Season Underway
The Disaster Risk Management Authority (DRM) held a press briefing on Monday to mark the start of the 2026 hurricane season. This year’s storm activity is expected to be lower than in previous years. One to three of the eleven named storms are expected to form into hurricanes. DRM Managing Director, Aarone Sargent cautioned Bahamians […]
Social Services Minister on Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Press Release The recent reports of suicide in our country have touched the hearts of many Bahamians and serve as a sobering reminder of the importance of mental health, compassion, and community support. On behalf of the Ministry of Social Services, I extend sincere condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones affected by these […]
Cartwright Leads Bahamas Delegation at OAS Inter-American Commission of Women Assembly
Press Release – Cartwright at CIM_OAS (1)Download Minister of Social Services, Sen. The Hon. Barbara Cartwright, at the 40th Assembly of Delegates of the OAS Inter-American Commission of Women (l-r) Minister Cartwright, Permanent Secretary Phedra Rahming-Turnquest, and Director of Gender and Family Affairs, Sharmie Farrington. Senator Hon. Barbara Cartwright poses for a photo at the […]
The Bahamas Advances Regional Tourism Leadership At CTO Caribbean Week 2026
Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Glenys Hanna Martin, is leading The Bahamas’ participation in Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY) 2026, the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) premier annualforum for regional tourism engagement. Held June 1–5 at the InterContinental New York Times Square under the theme “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences,” Caribbean Week brings together tourism leaders, […]
Parks & Beaches Authority Audit Review
The newly appointed Bahamas Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority Executive Chairman, Jamahl Strachan met with staff and the members of the media on Monday. The finances of the Authority became a topic of national discourse when it was reported that more than $141 million was spent by the Authority under the Davis administration. Minister […]
Prime Minister Philip Davis’s Remarks at the Afreximbank Roadshow 2026
“Ladies and gentlemen, Distinguished guests, Partners and Friends, good morning. I am delighted to be here today. For those who travelled to join us today, on behalf of the Government of The Bahamas, I welcome you to our islands. There is an old proverb that says, “if you want to go fast, go alone. And, […]
Alpha Kappa Alpha Adds New Chapter in The Bahamas
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® (AKA), continues to grow internationally with the chartering of another new graduate chapter this year. This time on the tropical, sun- kissed island of New Providence in The Bahamas. On Friday, May 29, 2026, 28 sorority members became charter members of Alpha Epsilon Theta Omega Chapter, during a private, members-only […]
Liberty Caribbean prepared for 2026 Hurricane Season
Liberty Caribbean, the operators of Flow, Liberty Business and BTC, has confirmed its state of readiness for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which officially begins on June 1. With more than a century of service across the Caribbean, the company continues to strengthenits preparedness, resilience, and emergency response capabilities to support customers, governments, and communities […]
Climatologists look at what to expect of upcoming wet & hurricane seasons
Meteorologists, climatologists, disaster risk managers, policymakers and sector representatives from across the region met in Nassau to discuss climate forecasts for the upcoming Wet & Hurricane Seasons: including tropical cyclone activity, drought, heat stress, wet & dry spells, rainfall and flood potentials. They convened at the 2026 Wet and Hurricane Season Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF), […]
Caribbean Development Bank Meets In Nassau
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is hosting its 56th annual Board of Governors Meeting here in the capital at the Baha Mar Resort. CDB President, Daniel Best spoke with ZNS News about the meetings. He said, “once a year our governors come together. These are the owners of the bank, if you will, the shareholders […]
Mrs. Ann Marie Davis commends Bahamas Striping at its 16th Anniversary ‘Giving Back’ ceremony
Bahamas Striping Group of Companies celebrated its 16th Anniversary with a ‘Giving Back’ ceremony, May 27, 2026 at its offices at Lot 2C, Abundant Life Road. Mrs. Ann Marie Davis, of the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister, gave an address of the ceremonies at which Bahamas Striping gifted with cheques a number of […]
New ZNS Acting GM Appointed
Executive Chairman of the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (BCB), Picewell Forbes along with the Board of Directors announced the appointment of Veteran Journalist, Opal Roach as Acting General Manager of the BCB on Thursday. Forbes spoke highly of Roach who previously served as Deputy General Manager of News and Digital Media. He said, “she […]
Aviation leaders have first meeting with their new minister, Hon. JoBeth Coleby-Davis
Leaders of the Bahamas Aviation Sector met in their first conclave with the new Minister of Energy, Utilities and Aviation, the Hon. JoBeth Coleby-Davis at Margaritaville Beach Resort on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Minister Coleby-Davis affirmed her support for the aviation professionals and their implementation of the government’s mandate for this important domain. Director of […]
