Minister Bowleg Visits Basketball Smiles Basketball Camp
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Mario Bowleg encourages young campers taking part in the Basketball Smiles 26th Anniversary Camp, at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium, on June 17, 2025. The Abilene, Texas-based camp is free and gives Bahamian children the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of basketball and life skills. According to Basketball Smiles […]
Minister Bowleg meets with R&A Golf Representative
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Mario Bowleg met with R&A Latin America and Caribbean Regional Managing Director Mark Lawrie, during a courtesy call at his ministry, on June 10, 2025. Royal and Ancient Golf Club (R&A) is the world golf governing body, apart from that of the US and Mexico which are governed […]
Uniformed branch officers attend Fisheries Law Enforcement Workshop
The Bahamas Department of Marine Resources of the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources held a three-day workshop at Superclubs Breezes on Fisheries Law Enforcement. Held under the theme ‘Enforce, Protect, Sustain,’ marine and fisheries officers; Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) officers, Customs officers, Immigration officers and Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) officers were among participants. […]
Bahamasair expands services with Freeport to Orlando route
The summer travel season is approaching and Bahamasair is preparing to expand its flight schedule to include Freeport to Orlando starting Monday, June 23, 2025. The highly anticipated route will operate twice weekly, every Monday and Thursday. This new route is expected to boost the tourism industry by offering more convenient travel options for both […]
Opportunities Are Being Created for Bahamians Through the Public Service
The Minister of Labour and the Public Service the Hon. Pia Glover-Rolle said this Government Administration is dedicated to expanding opportunities for Bahamians through Labour and the Public Service. The Public Service Minister said an example of this is the recently launched National Public Service Scholars Programme, a pioneering collaboration between the public service and […]
The Good Life Bahamas Earns Pacific Southwest Emmy® Nomination for Staycation Episode Showcasing Bahamian Homes and Real Estate
The Good Life Bahamas —a trusted name in Bahamas real estate and luxury vacation rentals —has earned its first Pacific Southwest Emmy® Award nomination for its collaboration in Staycation: Bahamas part of the popular travel and lifestyle series Staycation. The nominated episode features an unprecedented full segment focused entirely on The Good Life Bahamas, making it the first time the series has […]
BAIC Presents Second Lecture on Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property
The Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC), hosted its second lecture on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intellectual Property (IP) at the Franklyn Wilson Centre of the University of the Bahamas on Thursday evening, 19th June. It is one of a number of events that are part of the agency’s Business Empowerment for Entrepreneurs Lecture series […]
HOA Budget: Opposition Skepticism
Leader of the Opposition and Member of Parliament for Marco City, the Hon. Michael Pintard made his contribution to the 2025-2026 budget debate on Wednesday. Pintard expressed skepticism about the government’s balanced budget with a projected surplus. He said, “the haven’t released a serious plan. The numbers on the spread sheets don’t pay the bill, […]
Budget Debate Wrap Up
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Philip Davis wrapped up the 2025-2026 budget debate in the House of Assembly on Thursday by highlighting the achievements of cabinet ministers. He also defended the fiscal policies of his administration. Mr. Davis said, “this government, as I said, is confronting its obligations with clarity, courage and […]
$1 Million Maintenance Fee For International Bazaar Settled As Development Moved Forward
During her presentation on the 2025-2026 budget Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey revealed that the $1 million in maintenance fees owed by the owners of the International Bazaar property has been settled. She said, “we began the process of the acquisition of the Bazaar and Royal Oasis which, of course, has its […]
Parenting Issues
Representatives of the Child Protection Unit and the Department of Gender and Family Affairs appeared on The Rundown talk show with host Clint Watson this week where they addressed issues of child abuse. Chief Social Worker, Andrea Newbold shared her view that children lack key social and conflict resolution skills due to the deterioration in […]
PM Applauds Moxey For Tackling GB’s Toughest Challenges
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Philip Davis wrapped up the 2025-2026 budget debate in the House Of Assembly on Thursday. During his presentation Mr. Davis applauded members of his Cabinet team, including Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey, for their achievements within their portfolios. Mr. Davis said, “now when I […]
His Excellency John Petter Opdahl of Norway paid a courtesy call at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ambassador-Designate of the Kingdom of Norway to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, His Excellency Mr. John Petter Opdahl paid a courtesy call at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, June 12, 2025. He is pictured greeted by Permanent Secretary David Cates. In the group photo, from left are: Khrishena Smith, Assistant Protocol Officer; Celeste Evans-Williams, Deputy […]
Workshop Held for NGOs in Grand Bahama
n a powerful demonstration of inclusion and consultation of our “Family Island Communities” and civil society organization stakeholders in particular, a two day interactive National Capacity Building Workshop for “Proposal Writing for NGOS” was conducted in Grand Bahama. The workshop accommodated twenty three (23) civil society organizations and was executed in conjunction with the Caribbean Policy […]
Fire Prevention Pledge For Bain & Grants Town
Member of Parliament for Bain and Grants Town, the Hon. Wayde Watson addressed the issue of fire prevention and safety in the House Of Assembly on Wednesday. This came after a young child succumbed to injuries sustained in a recent house fire on Rupert Dean Lane. Three other children were also injured in the blaze. […]
