Parliamentary Commissioner Meets Political Parties
Parliamentary Commissioner, Harrison Thompson met with representatives of three political parties on Friday. The group was assured of a smooth electoral process. Thompson spoke with ZNS News on Monday about the meeting. He said though there are about 196,000 people on the register many have been removed for reasons since as death. He said, “last […]
UABU Launches Benevolent Fund Committee To Support Bahamian Creatives
Press Release The United Artists Bahamas Union (UABU) has officially launched its Benevolent Fund Committee, marking a significant step in strengthening long-term support for musicians, entertainers, and DJs across The Bahamas. Founded three years ago to protect the rights and interests of Bahamian creatives in the music and entertainment industries, UABU has increasingly focused on […]
First Time Home Ownership Tax Relief
Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis announced several tax relief initiatives in a national address on Monday, January 12th. Minister of Economic Affairs, Sen. Hon. Michael Halkitis appeared at a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday where he elaborated on relief efforts for first time home buyers. He told reporters, […]
BTC Accelerates Network Upgrades Across Family Islands
Press Release Leading telecommunications company, BTC, today announced the next phase of its BTC Air rollout across the Family Islands, extending fibre-class wireless broadband to more communities and creating new technical roles for Family Island residents seeking future-ready careers in the digital economy. BTC Air will be expanded across Eleuthera, Exuma, Mangrove Cay, Cat Island, […]
Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre Adolescent Unit Library Gets A Boost
By: Lindsay Thompson/BIS Friends of the Public Hospitals Authority Foundation of Washington D.C. donated $10,000 to the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre earmarked for the comprehensive refurbishment project of the SRC Adolescent Library. The presentation was made during a press conference at the SRC Administration Conference Room, Fox Hill Road on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. In attendance […]
BBO 2026: Prime Minister’s Keynote Address
Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis was among a list of speakers at the 35th annual Bahamas Business Outlook event on Thursday at the Baha Mar Convention Center. During his presentation Mr. Davis spoke about the government’s investment in infrastructure and energy reform. He said, “an economy moves at the speed of its connections. Airports, […]
Legal Year Opening Ceremony
The annual ceremony and church service marking the opening of the legal year took place in the capital on Wednesday. Members of the legal fraternity, led by Chief Justice, Sir Ian Winder and Attorney General, Sen. Hon. Ryan Pinder, attended a service at Christ Church Cathedral then proceeded to the Margaritaville Hotel where the Chief […]
New National Parenting Programme Facilitators Graduate, Set To Impact Thousands of Bahamian Families
Press Release The National Parenting Programme (NPP) expanded its national capacity on January 13, 2026, with the graduation of a new cohort of trained facilitators during a ceremony hosted by the Department of Rehabilitative Welfare Services in the Ministry of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting (MOSSIB). The ceremony marked the successful completion of an intensive […]
PM National Address: Real Property Tax Relief
During his national address on Monday, Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis announced tax relief measures for Bahamians including on non-prepared food and real property tax. According to the Prime Minister owner occupied duplexes and triplexes will now qualify for residential exemption and concessions for first time homeowners will be expanded. Bahamas Real Estate Association […]
PM National Address: Official VAT Reduction
Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis announced further Value Added Tax (VAT) reductions on non prepared food items in a national address delivered in Monday evening. This comes after he announced the initial reduction of 5% in 2025. He said, “this will apply to fresh fruits and vegetables, baby food, lunch snacks, frozen foods and […]
