Opposition Leader Names Shadow Cabinet
Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Free National Movement, Michael Pintard has released the names of the members of his party who will serve as shadow cabinet ministers. The post Opposition Leader Names Shadow Cabinet appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
FIU Bahamas’ Legal Counsel Attends The Bahamas Association’s Annual Training: Session One
Press Release The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of The Bahamas is a statutory body responsible for receiving, obtaining, analyzing, and disseminating information that relate, or may relate, to proceeds of crime or other related financial crime. Joann Creary, FIU Bahamas’ in-house legal counsel, represented the unit at Session One of The Bahamas Bar Association (BBA) […]
Nassau Lights Up in Red, White, and Blue to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
In honor of the 250th anniversary of American independence, the U.S. Embassy Nassau is proud to announce that iconic landmarks across Nassau’s skyline and harbor have joined the Freedom 250 Global Illumination Initiative, coloring the capital red, white, and blue as part of a week-long celebration running from June 28 through July 5, 2026. The Global Illumination Initiative is […]
Prime Minister Reaffirms The Bahamas’ Commitment to United Nations Partnership and Sustainable Development
Prime Minister the Hon. Philip E. Davis, K.C. reaffirmed The Bahamas’ enduring commitment to multilateralism and international cooperation during a meeting with United Nations Resident Coordinator Dennis Zulu as part of the Resident Coordinator’s official mission to The Bahamas. The meeting underscored the strong and longstanding partnership between The Bahamas and the United Nations as the country prepares to […]
‘A Budget that continues the important work of ensuring that progress reaches every island, every settlement, and every Bahamian’ – Min. of Works Clay Sweeting
“The work before us is bigger than politics. It is about nation building. It is about ensuring that a child growing up in Rock Sound, Murphy Town, Bullocks Harbour or Staniel Cay has the same opportunity to thrive as a child growing up anywhere else in the country,” said the Hon. Clay Sweeting, Minister of […]
Tourism Minister Hanna-Martin takes a tour of Nassau Cruise Port
The Minister of Tourism the Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin toured Nasaau Criuse Port, Monday, June 29. Minister Hanna-Martin was accompanied by Latia Duncombe, Director General of Tourism; Randy Rolle, Parliamentary Secretary of Tourism; Reginald Saunders Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Housing & Land Reform and Acting PS for Tourism; Mike Maura, CEO Nassau Cruise Port; […]
Training objectives highlighted for Parks and Beaches Authority staff
The Public Parks and Beaches Authority held their first training seminar of 2026 at the Nassau Village Community Center, Friday, June 26, under the theme, ‘Strengthening Our Team….Elevating Service, Excellence & Professionalism.’ Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources Zane Lightbourne brought remarks, highlighting the relationship between the Public Parks and Beaches Authority, the Ministry of […]
PM Davis: Grand Bahama Is Rising
Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis spoke about the revitalization of Grand Bahama’s economy in the House of Assembly on Monday. He was making his contribution to debate on a resolution thanking the Governor General for the Speech from the Throne. Mr. Davis told Parliamentarians, “visitor arrivals are up more than 91%, that’s over one […]
Steps Being Taken To Modernize the Regulatory Framework of the Private Security Sector
by Andrew Coakley/BIS Bahamas Minister of National Security, the Hon. Myles LaRoda says this year the Ministry of National Security is taking decisive steps to modernize and strengthen the regulatory framework governing the private security sector. To date, he added, the private sector security services unit (within the Ministry of National security) collected over $156,000 […]
Prime Minister Davis Speaks at the United States of America’s 250th Anniversary of Independence Celebrations
Ambassador Walker. Mrs. Walker. Members of the Diplomatic Corps. Distinguished guests. Friends. Good evening. Tonight, we mark a remarkable milestone. Two hundred and fifty years ago, a new nation was born. It declared that all are created equal. It declared that liberty is the birthright of every soul. And it set out to prove that […]
The Bahamas Participates in UNODC Maritime Capacity Building Reconnaissance Mission in Haiti
Press Release The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, represented by Director General Jerusa Ali and Royal Bahamas Defence Force Deputy Commander and DCDF Captain Carlon Bethell and Captain and Commander of Operations Gregory Brown of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, participated in a United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime […]
Citi Celebrates Global Community Day Through Volunteer Initiatives
Press Release As part of the celebration of Global Community Day 2026, Citi mobilized employees, family members, and community partners to participate in various volunteer initiatives aimed at creating a positive and sustainable impact in the communities where the institution operates. In The Bahamas, Citi volunteers partnered with Hands for Hunger Bahamas, a local non-profit […]
Education Minister On Multiple Traffic Fatality
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Science and Technology, the Hon. Chester Cooper offered condolences to the families of four young women who lost their lives in a traffic accident on Sunday morning. The victims were traveling on Shirley Street in a car with four others who sustained injuries in the incident. Cooper told […]
The Hon. Lisa Rahming Expresses Condolences Following Tragic Traffic Accident Involving Young People
Press Release It is with profound sadness that I extend my deepest condolences, on behalf of the Ministry of Urban Renewal and Community Relations, to the families and loved ones of all those affected by this morning’s tragic traffic accident. This devastating incident has resulted in the loss of four young lives and has left […]
PM Davis Offers Condolences After Four Women Die In Traffic Accident
Ann and I are heartbroken by the tragic loss of four young women in the early hours of this morning due to a fatal car accident. We extend our deepest condolences to their families, loved ones, friends, classmates, and every person whose life has been forever changed by this devastating tragedy. There are moments when […]
