Minister Mitchell interacts with The Bahamas Carifesta XV delegation in Barbados
Minister of Foreign Affairs the Hon. Frederick Mitchell interacted with Under Secretary at the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, Gayle Outten-Moncur and a number of the members of The Bahamas Delegation to the Caribbean Festival of the Arts (Carifesta) XV in Bridgetown, Barbados, on August 24, 2025. The post Minister Mitchell interacts with The […]
Chamber Of Commerce On BPL Challenges
Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Leo Rolle is voicing the concerns of local businesses regarding the cost of electricity. Dr. Rolle told ZNS News in one instance the energy cost for one family island business rose from approximately $1000 to $10,000. He said, “this is a systematic increase […]
Sir Lynden Pindling 1930-2000
A wreath laying ceremony was held at the gravesite of the late Rt. Hon. Sir Lynden Pindling to mark the 25th anniversary of his passing. Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis and other officers of the Progressive Liberal Party accompanied Dame Marguerite Pindling on Tuesday morning to St. Agnes Graveyard on Nassau Street where Sir […]
The Governor General Welcomes the Commander of the RBDF
Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia Pratt received the Commander of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, Commodore Floyd Moxey along with Senior Officers in a courtesy call at Government House on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Pictured from left: Captain Sonia Miller, Captain Gregory Brown, Captain Shawn Adderley, Commodore Floyd Moxey, H.E. Dame Cynthia Pratt, Captain […]
UB President Pays a Courtesy Call on the DPM and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation
Dr. Robert Blaine, lll, President, University of The Bahamas, paid a courtesy call on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, the Hon. I. Chester Cooper at the Ministry on Monday, August 25, 2025. Also in attendance at the courtesy call were Lisa Adderley-Anderson, Acting Permanent Secretary, MOTIA; Latia Duncombe, Director General, […]
The Governor General Welcomes Mr. Cornelius Clyde and Group
Governor, General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia Pratt received Mr. Cornelius Clyde and group during a courtesy call at Government House on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Pictured from left: Edwin Thompson, Cornelius Clyde, H.E. the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia and Stephen Douglas. The post The Governor General Welcomes Mr. Cornelius Clyde and Group appeared first […]
BECAWU President Concerned About Teacher Shortage
President of the Bahamas Educators Counselors and Allied Workers Union (BECAWU), Sandra Major shared her concerns about the state of education with ZNS News on Monday. Major said, “we know that when school opens teachers will still not be in place as they wait for their allowances to move, that’s a concern for us. And […]
FNM Set To Announce More Candidates
The Free National Movement (FNM) is expected to name for of its candidates for the 2026 general election on Thursday. A press event was held on Sunday where FNM leader, the Hon. Michael Pintard released the party’s ten point crime plan. He said, “these ten steps, which is apart of a broader plan, form something […]
The Bahamas Joins in the Parade of Nations at Carifesta XV in Barbados
Members of the first contingent of The Bahamas’ Delegation to the Caribbean Festival of the Arts (Carifesta) XV, joined in with several other regional countries in the Parade of Nations, from Golden Square Freedom Park, through Bridgetown, Barbados to Queen’s Park, on August 22, 2025. Members of the delegation include representatives of various areas of […]
68 Foreign Nationals Apprehended in Enforcement Operations
Sixty-six Haitian nationals, one Israeli, and one Jamaican were apprehended during multiple operations conducted by the Enforcement Unit throughout New Providence from August 15 to 22. These operations resulted in the collection of $43,000.00 in outstanding immigration fees. Notably on August 22, a joint operation with the Royal Bahamas Police Force targeted an unregulated community, […]
Mrs. Ann Marie Davis Presents Back-to-School Shoe Vouchers
Mrs. Ann Marie Davis of the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister said it is with a sense of great joy and community spirit that her office recently donated back-to-school shoe vouchers for John’s Shoes and Clark Shoes to the children returning to school in the Constituencies of Mount Moriah, Centreville, Bain and […]
The Last Night of Goombay Summer Festival 2025 a Huge Success
There was a tremendous turnout for the final night of Goombay Summer Festival 2025 held downtown Nassau on Friday, August 22, 2025. In attendance were Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation the Hon. I. Chester Cooper; Ann Marie Davis Of The Office Of The Spouse Of The Prime Minister; Mrs. Cecelia […]
Statement by the Prime Minister On the 25th Anniversary of the Passing of Sir Lynden O. Pindling
Today Ann and I, together with the entire nation, pause to remember the life and legacy of the Father of our Nation, the late Sir Lynden O. Pindling, on the twenty-fifth anniversary of his passing. Twenty-five years ago, our country lost a leader whose vision, courage and determination transformed the course of Bahamian history. Sir […]
Jomo Campbell Back To School
Member of Parliament for Centreville, the Hon. Jomo Campbell hosted a back to school event in his constituency over the weekend. Students and parents were treated to food, drinks and free school supplies. Campbell spoke with ZNS News about the significance of the event. Surrounded by children from his constituency he said, “these young boys […]
State Of Labour In The Country
Minister of Labour and the Public Service, the Hon. Pia Glover-Rolle gave an update on labour issues in the country over the weekend, specifically the use of foreign labour and the training of Bahamians. While hosting the back to school event in her constituency, Glover Rolle told ZNS News the government is ensuring that Bahamians […]
