A Stronger Bahamas is a place where our streets are safe, our homes are secure and our justice system is perceived as fair and efficient. It is a place where employment is on the rise, Bahamian entrepreneurs thrive, and where our economy is diverse. It is a place where we are our brother’s keeper—where all children are prepared for the future, and where families and those in need are cared for.
READ MOREOn Monday, 24th April, 2017 representatives of the Department of Social Services of the Ministry of Social Services and Community Development visited Cat Island to distribute visa pre-paid cards to qualified persons on the government food assistance programme.
READ MOREPM Christie delivers remarks at the Carnival Cruise Lines Heads of Agreement Signing at the Grand Lucayan Resort in Freeport, Grand Bahama on May 2nd.
READ MOREMinister for Grand Bahama, Dr. the Hon. Michael Darville, congratulated the government and staff of the University of The Bahamas Northern Campus during their Charter Celebration Ceremony and Plaque Unveiling on Thursday, April 27.
READ MOREPresident of The University of The Bahamas (UB) Dr. Rodney Smith announced that the University is seeking to be accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
READ MOREPersons must seek to get professional help if they realize that they are having mental challenges, whether caused by duress or resulting from a change in the brain’s chemistry or related to a congenital or developmental challenge, said Chairman of the Public Hospitals Authority, Senator the Hon. Frank Smith.
READ MOREEight new Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality criteria have been added to local products and services to safeguard consumers.
READ MORERecognizing the importance of coastal protection, Ministry of Tourism officials in Grand Bahama brought to the forefront initiatives taken in April, Coastal Awareness Month, that highlighted the importance of protecting the island's coastline.
READ MOREPrime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie congratulated his friend of many years, Mr. Prescott Smith and his business partner Ms. Geneva Wilson on the groundbreaking for Blue Hole Marina Village & Andros Island Fuels, in Fresh Creek Andros, adding that it was a testament of their vision and persistence in pursuing their dream to build the first major state of the art marina facility in Andros.
READ MOREOver 100 young sailors will be participating in this year's annual Sir Durward Knowles National Junior Sailing Regatta, from Andros, Abaco, Grand Bahama, Exuma, Long Island, Eleuthera and New Providence, April 20-22, in fierce and friendly competition featuring "E" Class sloop sailing and Olympic style sailing in sunfish, optimists and lasers.
READ MOREA spirit of hope prevailed as Mother Rachael Mackey bellowed the words of the song “The Lord Will Make a Way Somehow” as Urban Renewal Commission 2.0 moved its Community Uplifting Services into the South Beach Constituency, Wednesday, April 19th.
READ MOREDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Urban Development the Hon. Philip Davis officially launched the government’s online birth registration initiative in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, on Thursday, April 13, in the Bahamas Government Complex.
READ MOREPrime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie speaks at the 19th Urban Renewal 2.0 Programme Community Upliftment Service, held on Windsor Park, April 12, 2017.
READ MOREPM Perry Christie announced today that the Bahamian election will take place on Wednesday, May 10th.
READ MOREWith over $100 Million spent on infrastructural works on Grand Bahama, Minister for Grand Bahama the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville toured many of those projects in the West, to show Government Heads of Departments the progress of such works.
READ MOREPrime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie speaks, on April 6, 2017, during the Official Launch of The Bahamas Trade Information Service Portal, held at the British Colonial Hilton.
READ MOREToday the Commissioner of Police, in his capacity as Provost Marshall read, from the steps of Parliament, two Proclamations from Her Excellency the Governor General. The first Proclamation Prorogued Parliament on the 7th April 2017 and the second Proclamation gave Notice of the return to Parliament on 11th April 2017.
READ MOREPrime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie said, on April 6, 2017, that the renaming of the Abaco Central High School, in Murphy Town, Abaco, to the Patrick Bethel High School was fitting for such a prominent educator and nation builder.
READ MOREThe Bahamas Government has committed to engage the Salvation Army to conduct digital transcriptions.
READ MOREMinister of Agriculture and Marine Resources the Hon. V. Alfred Gray and Minister of Social Services and Community Development the Hon. Melanie Griffin toured the Backyard Farming Initiative at the Simpson Penn Centre for Boys and the Willie Mae Pratt Centre for Girls, Tuesday, April 4, 2017.
READ MOREA new subdivision, a brand new cemetery, a new cruise port, and improvements to the community clinic are all in the works and underway, and expected to greatly improve the lives of residents in East Grand Bahama.
READ MOREOn Friday, March 31, 2017, Dr. Darville, along with Island Commissioners and Department Heads in the various government ministries, along with members of the media took a tour of projects launched and carried out by the Ministry for Grand Bahama within the Eastern part of Grand Bahama.
READ MOREThe Government’s new Bail Management initiative will introduce electronic processing for bail applications, persons who are granted bail, suretors, and registration at police stations.
READ MOREThe University of The Bahamas (UB) held a special ceremony, Monday, April 3, at its Oakes Field Campus to officially announce the renaming of Thompson Boulevard to University Drive and the naming of Corridor 8 to University Commons.
READ MORENassau Airport Development Company (NAD) today marks a milestone, celebrating 10 years of operating Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) under a partnership with Vantage Airport Group and the Government of The Bahamas.
READ MOREDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Urban Development, the Hon. Philip Davis, accompanied by the Attorney General, Senator the Hon. Allyson Maynard Gibson, arrived in New Bight, Cat Island, Thursday morning, March 30, and greeted Cat Island residents gathered to witness online birth registration and certification take place locally for the first time.
READ MOREMinister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Dr. Daniel Johnson held a Press Conference, March 31, 2017 to announce the merger of the National Sports Authority (NSA) Grounds (known as ‘the sports centre area’) to the University of the Bahamas to form what would be known as the ‘University Commons.’
READ MOREMinister of Labour and National Insurance the Hon. Shane Gibson officially opened the Occupational Health & Safety Unit of the National Insurance Board to better serve clients with claims related to industrial injury and medical care.
READ MOREThe Road Traffic Department (RTD) has entered a partnership with the Department of Corrections to produce license plates. The announcement was made during a press conference held at the Department of Corrections on Thursday, March 30.
READ MOREThe Road Traffic Department (RTD) has entered a partnership with the Department of Corrections to produce license plates. The announcement was made during a press conference held at the Department of Corrections on Thursday, March 30.
READ MOREPrime Minister Perry Christie delivered a communication in the House of Assembly on March 29th regarding VAT revenues.
READ MOREPrime Minister Perry Christie delivered a communication in the House of Assembly on March 29th regarding the relaxation of exchange controls to expand access of domestic businesses to foreign currency financing.
READ MOREPrime Minister Perry Christie delivered a communication in the House of Assembly on March 29th regarding the country's fiscal performance in the first half of 2016-2017.
READ MOREPrime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie praised the legacy of North Andros' education icon Ms. Clara E. Evans, on March 23, 2017, pointing to the role she played in building the community, leading to the renaming of the Nicholl's Town Primary School in her honor that day.
READ MOREThe National Training Agency is boasting 70 percent employment after participants have acquired a variety of skills for the workforce.
READ MOREThe Royal Bahamas Defence Force unveiled its newest tool for promoting peace within our communities today through its Ambassador of Peace (AOP) Programme, a brainchild of Captain Tellis Bethel, Commander Defence Force (Acting).
READ MOREThe creation of stronger, more nurturing communities that are supportive of family life is one of the mechanisms that can be used to help turn the tide against child abuse in The Bahamas, Minister of Social Services and Community Development, the Hon. Melanie Sharon Griffin said Monday.
READ MOREThe Hon. Melanie Griffin, Minister of Social Services and Community Development, was presented an assortment of Hurricane Relief items for residents of the Willie Mae Pratt School for Girls on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at the school.
READ MOREFormal contracts for the renovation of community clinics in Harbour Island and Spanish Wells, Eleuthera have been signed.
READ MOREThe government has signed what is being called a ‘landmark’ document on behalf of the country. The Ministry of Transport and Aviation signed a ‘Declaration of Intent on Flight Information Region’ (FIR) with the United States via the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
READ MOREThe 2016/2017 Graduating Class of Customs Officers has undergone a number of ‘firsts,’ said Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie at the Customs Officer Graduation & Award Ceremony on Friday at the Kendal Isaacs Gym.
READ MOREPrime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie, said, on March 21, 2017, that the handing over of the Certificate of Occupancy for Baha Mar resort marked "an important day of progress" for Baha Mar and The Bahamas.
READ MOREMinister of Education, Science and Technology the Hon. Jerome Fitzgerald on Monday toured construction of the new Holmes Rock Junior High School site in West Grand Bahama, and said he was pleased with the progress.
READ MOREMinister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville on Monday expressed much delight over the ongoing construction of a new junior high school for Holmes Rock, West Grand Bahama.
READ MOREPrime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie said that the renaming of the Long Bay Cays Pre-School -- the ‘Cleora L. McKenzie Pre-School’ was "quite fitting" as it commemorated the contributions of a dedicated educator.
READ MOREPrime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie said recently that renaming a school after a local educator who is an exemplar to others is a way to ensure that those who displayed stellar leadership qualities are forever remembered in the "annals of the history" of The Bahamas, with Rev. Euthal Rodgers being just that kind of educator.
READ MOREA delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture & Marine Resources and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) recently visited Nicholls Town to distribute vouchers under the Hurricane Matthew Fisheries Relief Programme to fishermen who were adversely impacted as a result of the devastating storm of October 2016.
READ MOREThe Ministry of Labour & National Insurance's Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) held an exhibition at Marathon Mall in recognition of World Consumer Rights Day, March 15. The exhibit also fostered increased awareness of consumer rights protection.
READ MOREPrime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie has called on Assistant Comptroller of Customs in Grand Bahama, Sherick Martin to begin right away preparing another group of Customs recruits for another Customs Training program.
READ MOREMore than 30 Naturalists and Horticultural Apprentices in the much touted Youth Environmental Corps Programme (YEC) graduated in a commencement and awards ceremony held at the Retreat Garden, Village Road.
READ MOREThe 22 new Customs graduates in Grand Bahama became a part of the first group of recruits to be the beneficiaries of a $16.5 million loan agreement between the Government of The Bahamas and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), according to Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie.
READ MOREThe admissions department of The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) recently held an informational symposium for senior school guidance counselors, community leaders and civic groups.
READ MOREThe Urban Renewal 2.0 Programme continued its quest to uplift and bring hope and relief to residents, taking its Community Uplifting Services into Elizabeth Estates Wednesday, March 15th.
READ MOREFour new Doppler radars are being installed to improve the functionality of the Department of Meteorology. The radar will be situated in New Providence, Grand Bahama, Long Island and Abaco.
READ MOREPrime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie said, on March 9, 2017, that the renaming of the North Eleuthera Primary School to the Laura L. Anderson Primary School is quite fitting as it commemorates the contributions of a "dedicated educator in our system."
READ MORESocial Workers from the Department of Social Services, Ministry of Social Services and Community Development, will continue to provide extended hours assistance at the Kendal G.L. Isaacs Gymnasium for residents of the Jubilee Gardens and Tall Pines Communities.
READ MORETwenty-five persons currently training to become Trained Clinical Nurses were encouraged by Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville to do well during their training as the country gets ready to the launch the National Health Insurance Plan in April.
READ MOREThe National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, led a coordinated assessment exercise to gather information on the impact the landfill fire is having on residents in the Jubilee Gardens and Tall Pines communities.
READ MOREThe Bahamas joined 52 countries around the world as it raised the Commonwealth Flag in unison with over 700 other flags at 10:00 hours Monday, March 13th, in Rawson Square, Downtown, Bay Street in observance of Commonwealth Day.
READ MOREDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Urban Development the Hon. Philip Davis said, on March 11, 2017, that the ceremony that day for the ground-breaking for Phase II proclaimed the $200-million Pointe Project, an upscale lifestyle, residential and retail development over seven acres of Nassau’s waterfront.
READ MORESitting Chairman of the Caribbean Community regional body (CARICOM) and President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, His Excellency Brigadier David Granger said that he and members of his Cabinet were in The Bahamas to learn, and during his visit to Grand Bahama he admitted that in two days they had learned a lot.
READ MOREAt the State Dinner in Honour of President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana His Excellency Brigadier David Granger and his delegation, on March 3, 2017, Prime Minister of The Bahamas and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie lauded The Bahamas' long, close and productive relationship with the Co-operative Republic of Guyana.
READ MOREPrime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie said his Government has spent over $100 Million on specific capital and infrastructure improvements throughout the length and breadth of Grand Bahama.
READ MOREPrime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie announced, on March 7, 2017, that Royal Caribbean Cruises Limited, with the approval of the Bahamas Government, was poised to expand operations by constructing a "world-class" cruise port at Coco Cay, also known as Little Stirrup Cay, situated in the Berry Islands.
READ MOREMinister Mitchell gave a history of some of the events that were held in Grand Bahama in terms of Foreign Affairs and having Grand Bahama be a part of those events.
READ MOREAfter three months of training, three persons have been sworn in to become Island Administrators.
READ MOREDuring a press conference on the recent bush fires in the Jubilee Gardens area, on March 6, 2017, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon Perry Christie joined other pertinent and relevant agencies and stakeholders in relating the timeline of the blaze, and the response by the Government.
READ MOREPrime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie said more visits to the northern region of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) must be made by other leaders of CARICOM so that their faces will be known and the concerns that impact all of CARICOM will be brought to the forefront.
READ MOREThe role of officers in Local Government is an important one that should not be overlooked. Speaking to attendees participating in a one-day training seminar hosted by the Department of Local Government, Minister of Financial Services, the Hon. Hope Strachan, encouraged the officers to continue to provide the highest level of service to the people they serve.
READ MOREOn Friday, March 3, 2017, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Senator the Hon. Allyson Maynard Gibson, QC re-established the Registrar General’s ability to locally issue certified copies of official documents and, for the first time, launched the registering of births at the Governor's Harbor Government Complex.
READ MOREPresenting its athletics brand to the community, the University of The Bahamas (UB) held a fun-filled 'UB Blue Day and Pep Rally' on Thursday, March 2, at the Oakes Field Campus, introducing the men's basketball team, 'UB Mingoes,' and the institution's 'Mingoes Mascot' to the student body and the general public.
READ MOREResidents of Claridge Road, Pinedale, Pineridge and surrounding neighborhoods were in praise mode Wednesday, March 1st as local gospel artists Prophet Lawrence Rolle and Sister Rachel Mackey bellowed favorite gospel songs as the Urban Renewal Commission 2.0 Programme continued its Uplifting Community Services in the Marathon Constituency.
READ MOREDuring a live internationally-broadcasted event, on February 28, 2017, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie "warmly" welcomed, on behalf of the Government and people of The Bahamas, the representatives of both FIFA and CONCACAF (the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football), who had come to The Bahamas to witness the occasion of the "historic" Official Draw of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017.
READ MOREOn Monday, February 27, the University of The Bahamas (UB) officially unveiled, ‘Mingoes,’ its new athletics brand and mascot.
READ MOREAddressing a Special Assembly held at the Sybil Strachan Primary School (formerly Carmichael Primary School) on Thursday, February 23, to honour “outstanding parents” of the school, Minister of Social Services and Community Development, the Hon. Melanie Sharon Griffin said the National Parenting Programme has been tailored to encompass topics such as positive parenting initiatives, child communication, discipline, managing finances and stress management.
READ MOREPrime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie said that it gave him great pleasure to celebrate, along with the proud members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, on the occasion of the commissioning of HMBS Kamalamee, the eighth of nine vessels that have been acquired and delivered under the $232 million Sandy Bottom Project.
READ MOREFull implementation of the R.I.S.E. Programme will allow the Government of The Bahamas to address “the root causes” of poverty locally while paving the way towards poverty alleviation and/or reduction through a number of measures.
READ MOREDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Urban Development the Hon. Philip Davis visited Grand Bahama on Thursday, for an impromptu visit to a number of sites where projects tendered by the government are presently under construction.
READ MORETop finishers in the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology’s (MOEST) National Education Good Practice Awards were recently honored for their achievements.
READ MOREOfficials of the Department of Social Services, the Department of Gender and Family Affairs and the National Task Force for Ending Gender-based Violence in The Bahamas teamed up Wednesday to re-launch the “Reclaiming Our Boys” Project.
READ MOREMinister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville reminded a gym filled with primary school basketball players that competition is the key to improvement, academically and athletically.
READ MOREPrime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon Perry Christie said that while The Bahamas' civil service had accomplished much, there was still much more work to do and the need to find novel and improved ways to do it.
READ MOREThe academic output of Government schools must increase if The Bahamas is going to see a marked improvement in its GDP or development enhancement said Education, Science and Technology Minister the Hon. Jerome Fitzgerald.
READ MOREMinister of State for Finance the Hon. Michael Halkitis said, on February 9, 2017, that The Bahamas and Japan concluded a Tax Information Exchange Agreement in January 2011 and the signing of the Protocol that day -- six years later -- with Japan was another step towards The Bahamas demonstrating its commitment to maintaining high levels of conduct and International Standards with respect to tax co-operation and tax transparency.
READ MOREMinisters of Education of the member states of the Organization of American States (OAS) meeting in Nassau, Bahamas, today approved the Inter-American Education Agenda (IEA), the culmination of a two-year process of negotiations to define common priorities aimed at improving quality education in the region, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals agreed by the United Nations in 2015.
READ MOREMayaguana received its very own resident Social Worker following the recent arrival of Ms. Nakita Smith who will oversee the Department’s on-the-ground operations.
READ MOREThe Bahamas Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MOEST) and the General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will provide scholarships and training programs for Bahamian students.
READ MOREReno Smith, Assistant Parliamentary Commissioner in the Parliamentary Registration Department, says that more than half of the eligible voters in Grand Bahama have registered for the upcoming General Elections and he’s expecting that number to increase over the next few weeks.
READ MOREAs a part of the Government’s commitment to improve the quality of life for the residents of East and West Grand Bahama, Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville announced plans to develop and construct a new subdivision in East End.
READ MOREResidents of East Grand Bahama saw their dream of receiving potable water move a step closer, as Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville officially turned over the completed Phase One of the East Grand Bahama Potable Water Project to the Grand Bahama Utility Company.
READ MOREOfficials of the Ministry of Social Services and Community Development and the Department of Social Services moved one giant step closer to ensuring that qualified recipients of the Department’s Food Assistance Programme throughout The Bahamas are in possession of their Visa Pre-Paid Cards, distributing the 40 cards following a verification, training and distribution process.
READ MOREBahamian Brewery and Beverage Company Limited expressed confidence in the economic climate of Grand Bahama by announcing a $2 million expansion.
READ MOREFreeport Restaurant Company Ltd. donated team jerseys to four volleyball teams at the Ministry for Grand Bahama on Monday, February 6, 2017.
READ MOREPrime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie and members of the Cabinet got a first-hand look at the concept ideas University of the Bahamas (UB) students are formulating for ‘Expo 2020’ during a presentation at UB, Monday, February 6.
READ MOREThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially launched its new polycarbonate E-Passport system. The launch of the system took place Thursday, January 26, 2017 at the Passport Office on Thompson Boulevard.
READ MOREThe Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality (BBSQ) held a one-day National Quality Policy Workshop on Tuesday, January 31, 2017.
READ MOREMinister of Social Services and Community Development, the Hon. Melanie Sharon Griffin arrived in Abraham’s Bay, Mayaguana, Friday, February 3, to begin a four-day official visit.
READ MOREMinister of Labour and National Insurance and of the Public Service the Hon. D. Shane Gibson said he is confident the future of the sector is in excellent hands.
READ MOREOn Wednesday, February 1, 2017, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Senator the Hon. Allyson Maynard Gibson officially launched the Registrar General’s capacity for registering births in the North Andros Government Complex. Family Island Administration staff can now process birth registration and certification without the need for travel to Nassau.
READ MOREThe Bahamas will host the United Nations Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Symposium, scheduled for February 21-23 at Melia Nassau Beach Resort.
READ MOREOn Wednesday, February 1, 2017, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Senator the Hon. Allyson Maynard Gibson officially launched the Registrar General’s capacity for registering births in the North Andros Government Complex.
READ MOREThe West Grand Bahama Public Library has officially been renamed the Pastor Wilbur Outten Public Library & Community Center.
READ MOREBuilding and strengthening of alliances are among the expected outcomes of the 9th Inter-American Meeting of Ministers of Education scheduled to take place February 9-10 at Atlantis, Paradise Island.
READ MOREThe youth of the nation took centre stage kicking off the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2017 in culture and dance at Atlantis, Paradise Island, on Tuesday evening, January 31.
READ MOREMinister for Grand Bahama the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville applauded a new initiative that recently produced 25 Trained Clinical Nurses, graduates of a program that is the collaboration of the Public Hospitals Authority, the University of The Bahamas and the Ministry for Grand Bahama.
READ MOREThe Government of The Bahamas has moved to introduce a Competitiveness Council, a partnership between the National Development Plan Secretariat within the Office of The Prime Minister and the Private Sector.
READ MOREMinister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville stated the Buckeye Bahamas Hub serves as a leading hub in the Caribbean region and the largest petroleum products terminal in the Western Hemisphere.
READ MORESixty pre-school students of Naomi Blatch Pre-School along with their principal, Joyann Wells, and teachers visited Police Headquarters, Fire Services Division, January 27, 2017 to learn about fire safety and understand the functioning of the fire station.
READ MOREThirty-two long-serving public officers in the Northern Region will be honored during the 17th annual Public Service Celebrations & Recognition of retirees from January 29 through February 4, 2017.
READ MOREOnce the Integrated Health Information Management System (IHIMS) is fully launched and operational, doctors and health care workers will be able to provide 21st century medical care at the click of a mouse.
READ MOREPrime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie told businesspersons and stakeholders attending Bahamas Business Outlook at Melia Nassau Beach Resort that that the remobilization of the Baha Mar Resort is well underway and the project will open in phases with the golf course, convention centre, casino and hotel in a soft opening by April.
READ MOREThe amount of $20,000 will be contributed to the upcoming 19th Annual Farmers Cay Regatta in aid of its success by the Ministry of Agriculture & Marine Resources.
READ MOREThe Conference Centre of Our Lucaya was buzzing with activity as businesses set up their displays for the 4th Grand Bahama Industrial, Technical and Maritime Career Fair on Thursday, January 19, 2017.
READ MOREThe new Automated Vehicle and Driver’s License system is expected to begin on Grand Bahama on February 6, 2017.
READ MOREThe Ministry of Financial Services conducted an information session on The Bahamas’ Trade Information Service Desk and Electronic Portal at SuperClubs Breezes on January 18, 2017.
READ MOREPrime Minister Perry Christie launched the Public Hospital Authority’s new Integrated Health Information Management System (IHIMS) Program, which, when fully implemented will link all public health services and facilities in The Bahamas via a universal digital platform.
READ MORECommunity involvement, honouring long serving officers, educating and advising stakeholders, and sporting events are among the list of activities planned for the celebration of the 28th International Customs Day.
READ MOREPrime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie said that under its Heads of Agreement negotiated with the Bahamas Government, the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) will invest over $100 million to transform Ocean Cay into a ‘world-class cruise destination.’
READ MOREMinister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville said that it has been confirmed by Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Emrick Seymour that crime is down by 49 percent since September 2016 in Grand Bahama.
READ MOREThe Bahamas experienced a 26 percent decrease in overall serious crimes for the year 2016 – the largest decrease in serious crime in 12 years -- thanks in large part to double digit decreases in almost every category of crime, Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade announced Wednesday, January 11, 2017.
READ MOREIt was 50 years ago, on January 10, 1967 when a new era in governing The Bahamas – Majority Rule -- was ushered in. And 50 years later, the historic golden anniversary of the occasion was celebrated on Tuesday, January 10, 2017.
READ MOREMinister for Grand Bahama the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville believes in a tripartite agreement for economic growth and development for the island of Grand Bahama – which is inclusive of the Government, the Grand Bahama Port Authority and the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce.
READ MOREPrime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie announced, on January 11, 2017, that the Government of The Bahamas has reached a "landmark and historic" agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States of America, which will result in the exemption of Bahamian aircraft operators from payment of overflight fees to the FAA on flights which take off and land in The Bahamas.
READ MOREOfficials of the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA), the Aidan Roger Carron Foundation and the Tribune Media Group have entered into a public/private partnership that is expected to catapult the local public healthcare sector into the stratosphere of medical research.
READ MOREMinister for Grand Bahama the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville called on all Grand Bahamians to “make their way to Nassau” to join forces with those in the capital to celebrate the historic 50th anniversary of Majority Rule.
READ MOREA pilot partnership project between the University of The Bahamas (UB) and Resorts World Bimini (RWB) – which resulted in six students gaining work experience at the four-star resort during the holidays – has been deemed a success, so much so that it could potentially lead to a viable program and future employment opportunities.
READ MOREMinister of Agriculture and Marine Resources the Hon. V. Alfred Gray announced that on Monday, January 9, 2017 Fly Fishing Industry regulations will come into effect.
READ MOREThe Parliamentary Commissioner wishes to inform the general public that daily Voter Registration continues throughout New Providence, Grand Bahama and at the District Administrator’s Office in the Family Islands, during normal working hours with additional evenings, Monday to Friday.
READ MOREThe Bahamas Government will host the Ninth Inter-American Meeting of Ministers of Education (9IAMME), February 9-10, 2017 at Atlantis Resort, Paradise Island.
READ MOREMinister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon. Dr. Danny Johnson said plans are on the drawing board to improve Junkanoo in Grand Bahama, and a part of that plan is to create an eight-week Junkanoo season in The Bahamas.
READ MOREThe much-anticipated new vehicular licensing system for the country, which began implementation in October of last year in the capital, is expected to be rolled out in Grand Bahama the first week of February 2017.
READ MOREMinister of Tourism and Member of Parliament for West Grand Bahama and Bimini, the Hon. Obie Wilchcombe, said that as Grand Bahamians look back on how far they’ve come and on how much they have accomplished, they must appreciate all of the men and women who helped to bring the country to where it stands today.
READ MOREClose to 50 children from various foster residential homes in Nassau spent Christmas Day in the Second City, thanks to a partnership between Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works & Urban Development, the Hon. Philip Davis, Bahamasair and the Ministry of Tourism.
READ MOREPrime Minister Perry Christie said that when a Credit Rating Agency speaks to expenditure not being sufficiently controlled, they also acknowledge that in part that is due to the impact and cost of hurricane restoration.
READ MOREPublic-private partnerships such as the one between the government and Triple P Investments Ltd., complement and expand access services offered by government, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Urban Development, the Hon. Philip Davis, during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Administrative Complex in Pinedale, Eight Mile Rock on Thursday, December 22, 2016.
READ MORESince May 2016, the unemployment rate declined from 12.7% to 11.6% due to an increase (4,025) of employed persons and a decrease (2,155) of unemployed persons.
READ MOREPrime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie expounded the importance of public-private partnership to national development at the official groundbreaking ceremony for an Administrative Complex in Eight Mile Rock, December 22, 2016.
READ MOREThe construction of the new Administrative Complex in Eight Mile Rock will create employment and economic activity for West Grand Bahama, said Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville, during the Ground Breaking Ceremony on Thursday, December 22, 2016.
READ MOREThe Bahamas and Belize have collaboratively made history by winning the Compete Caribbean Mediathon held recently in Barbados, November 22nd-23rd, 2016. It was the Caribbean’s first mediathon.
READ MOREDecember 2016 marks a significant month for the Financial Services Industry in The Bahamas. The much-anticipated Bill to provide for the implementation of the Common Standard on Reporting and due diligence for financial Account Information in Tax matters and for connected purposes was passed unanimously in both Houses of Parliament.
READ MORESeveral outstanding marines from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force were recognized for their dedication and devotion to duty during the Force’s Annual Christmas Carol service at Coral Harbour Base.
READ MOREThe Department of Statistics was judged the winner of the Department of Gender and Family Affairs’ first ‘Orange Your Office’ Competition held November 25 through December 10, 2016.
READ MOREMinister Kendred Dorsett announced that the Government's project to retrofit public buildings with photovoltaic systems will commence in the first quarter of 2017. The Anatol Rodgers High School will be outfitted with a 300 kW photovoltaic system with storage that will take it completely off the electrical grid.
READ MORECommunication By The Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie, M.P. Prime Minister & Minister Of Finance On The Acquisition Of The Baha Mar Resort By CTF BM Holdings Ltd.
READ MOREMinister of Agriculture and Marine Resources the Hon. V. Alfred Gray praised the recent ‘Best of the Best’ Regatta as “more than a Regatta, it was the greatest socio-cultural and economic event in recent times.”
READ MOREThe Ministry of Environment and Housing invited 160 participants of the Youth Environmental Corps, between the ages of 18 to 39, to learn about their Apprenticeship Program for Green and Blue jobs, available in the Ministry.
READ MORESeventeen employees of the Ministry of Works and Urban Development were honored for their service to the Government of The Bahamas during a Retirement Luncheon Friday, December 2, at the British Colonial Hilton.
READ MOREDarron Turnquest, Director of Youth in the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, called on Special Needs students to see the greatness, and the potential within themselves to rise above challenges. Turnquest addressed a Special Needs Concert organized by Resources and Education for Autism and Related Challenges (REACH) at the Stapledon School, Dolphin Drive, on Friday, December 2, 2016.
READ MOREAs a continued part of its transformation of the country’s health care landscape, the Government of The Bahamas is nearing the launch date of the Integrated Health Information Management System. The program, according to Minister of Health the Hon. Dr. Perry Gomez, in and of itself, is revolutionary and is expected to transform medical record keeping in the country.
READ MOREThe spirit of thanksgiving and gratitude permeated the air at the Tom “The Bird” Grant Park in Yellow Elder, Wednesday, November 30th as the Urban Renewal Commission continued its series of Urban Community Uplifting Services.
READ MOREPrime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. told attendees at the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association Annual Christmas Luncheon, on December 2, 2016, that the "leading good news for Bahamas Tourism" is that Eximbank has provided additional funding to complete the Baha Mar Project and construction work is well underway.
READ MOREVendors employed in the Downtown Straw Market now have a Nursery and After School Centre where their babies and children can be cared for during the workday. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Urban Development the Hon. Philip Davis officially launched the facility, located upstairs in the Straw Market, Wednesday, November 30.
READ MOREThe Ministry of Social Services and Community Development in conjunction with the National Council on Older Persons honoured 11 centenarians from across The Bahamas at the 19th Annual Nation Builders Awards ceremony at Government House on Tuesday, November 29, 2016.
READ MOREPublic school students are being encouraged to pursue college education like never before, thanks to the Public Schools Scholars Programme.
READ MOREIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as the Ministry of Tourism prepares to kick off the holiday season with the launch of Pompey Wonderland and a new Bahamian Christmas Village, which will be open to the public all December.
READ MOREI made the decision last week to participate in the Black Friday march. I did so because I saw it as an opportunity to have a meaningful conversation about our future.
READ MOREThis march was reflective of what the majority of Bahamians want for The Bahamas, which is nation building through a healthy exchange of ideas; a willingness to collaborate to improve our quality of life; communication; and listening to the Bahamian people.
READ MOREDuring Sisters of Strength Annual Youth Empowerment Expo Prime Minister Christie motivated over two hundred young girls to never give up on their dreams.
READ MOREThe observance of the 54th anniversary of the Women’s Suffrage Movement that led to the enfranchisement of Bahamian women on November 26, 1962, will be at the forefront of the 2016 celebrations of National Women’s Week in The Bahamas, along with the observance of International Day to End Violence Against Women – a United Nations initiative.
READ MOREThe Bureau of Women’s Affairs has been expanded into a Department of Gender and Family Affairs in order to ensure a more comprehensive, participatory approach to tackling the country’s social challenges while creating programmes to address education, training, employment and social justice for both men and women.
READ MOREMarriage Officers and Justices of the Peace are listed online. Marriage Officers can initiate and complete marriage licenses through the Civil Registry Information System on the Registrar General Department’s website.
READ MOREMinister of Tourism and Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, The Honourable Obie Wilchecombe addressing tourism leaders from around the world during The United Nations World Tourism Organization and World Travel Market Ministerial Meeting on November 9th in London, where the focus was on ‘Tourism and Security: Promoting Safe and Seamless Travel’.
READ MOREOn Thursday, November 10, 2016 various stakeholders of the former College of The Bahamas gathered at the entrance of the school campus to commemorate the elevation of COB to full university status with a plaque unveiling ceremony.
READ MOREThe Role of the University of The Bahamas in National Development - Address by The Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
READ MORE“I have come to recognize that there is no great city anywhere in the world that does not boast of a world class university,” Minister Fitzgerald said at the Service of Thanksgiving on the Occasion of the Charter Day for the University of The Bahamas at Christ Church Cathedral, Sunday, November 6, 2016.
READ MOREPrime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie congratulated the Organization of American States and, more specifically, its Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD), on November 2, 2016, for the decision to spend its "30th birthday" in The Bahamas.
READ MOREYouth from all corners of New Providence celebrated their accomplishment in completing the Citizen Security and Justice Programme’s (CSJP) first-ever At-Risk Youth Employability Training, which was executed by the experienced team of the National Training Agency and overseen by the Ministry of National Security .
READ MORE"The Paris Agreement unifies the global community in its fight to stop global warming, marking a turning point in history," said the Hon. Kenred Dorsett, Minister of the Environment and Housing. "My ministry is proud to be at the forefront of this historic step forward that will positively improve the lives of generations of Bahamians."
READ MOREIt has become necessary to quickly assess the situation and take such measures as are necessary to protect and sustain its economy as we seek to relieve human suffering - Prime Minister
READ MOREA list of Marriage Officers is now available on the RGDs website and a list of Justices of the Peace is available on the Office of the Attorney General’s website.
READ MOREA series of Post Crisis Seminars, jointly sponsored by the Ministry for Grand Bahama, the Grand Bahama Port Authority and the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce, will be held in Grand Bahama on Thursday, November 3 and Friday, November 4, 2016, to assist residents with their restoration efforts both personally and professionally.
READ MOREThe Bahamas is now a member of the Executive Committee of The Commonwealth Foundation for 2016/2017.
READ MOREAfter being out of school for three weeks, students in New Providence, Grand Bahama and North and Central Andros will return to school tomorrow, Tuesday, October 25th, 2016
READ MOREI am particularly pleased to have this opportunity to say thank you to China Construction America, the owners of Neworld One Bay Street, the developer of The Pointe, and its parent company, China State Construction and Engineering Corporation for their continued commitment to The Bahamas and to congratulate its Neworld’s executives on the successful execution of Phase One of their ambitious master plan for Nassau’s harbour front.
READ MOREThe Minister responsible for Hurricane Relief and Restoration the Hon Shane Gibson said it is going to take a public-private sector approach towards a speedy recovery in the wake of the powerful Hurricane Matthew.
READ MOREEducation Minister, the Hon. Jerome K. Fitzgerald held a press conference at the Ministry’s headquarters to announce that ALL public schools in New Providence, Grand Bahama and North and Central Andros will re-open after the mid-term break on Tuesday, October 25th, 2016.
READ MOREThe Hon. Jerome K. Fitzgerald, Minister with responsibility for the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) wishes to advise the public, particularly civil society that the Freedom of Information committee met with the Minister of Education early last week and provided him with a copy of a report following their wide consultations.
READ MOREThe Rt Hon Perry Christie, Prime Minister, is facilitating the Prime Minister of Dominica the Hon Roosevelt Skerrit on a tour of Hurricane Matthew-ravaged areas in Andros and Grand Bahama.
READ MOREA list of the importation of the goods permitted for a period of 180 days commencing on the 7th day of October, 2016 and ending the 4th day of April, 2017.
READ MOREFurthermore, prior to schools being given the green light to open, we will have to engage other agencies to ensure that schools are safe for students. These include, but are not limited to, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Environmental Health, and Ministry of Works. The health and safety of our learning environments are of utmost importance at this time.
READ MORETHE PUBLIC IS ADVISED THAT THE FOLLOWING CENTRES WILL BE OPEN FOR DISTRIBUTION OF POST HURRICANE SUPPLIES.
READ MOREPrime Minister the Rt Hon Perry Christie has appointed the Hon Shane Gibson, Minister of Labour and National Insurance and Minister of the Public Service, the Coordinator for the Hurricane Matthew Relief and Recovery efforts.
READ MOREPrime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie announced, on October 10, 2016, that an exigency order for properly-approved, privately-imported items would be instituted on Tuesday, October 11th.
READ MOREOne month after the announcement of an agreement between the Government of The Bahamas and the Export-Import Bank of China, considerable progress has been made in the implementation of the Heads of Terms between the respective parties relating to the remobilization, completion, sale and opening of the Baha Mar mega mixed-use resort.
READ MOREDuring his statement at the United Nations Summit on Refugees and Migrants, on September 19, 2016, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance for The Bahamas the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie said the phenomenon of large movements of refugees and migrants has reached an unprecedented level of complexity and challenge.
READ MOREIn academics, research and skills development, the College of The Bahamas and its coming successor, the University of The Bahamas, will continue to leave a distinct footprint throughout The Bahamas, according to President Dr. Rodney D. Smith.
READ MOREPrime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie said that when the United Nations adopted its ‘2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’ in September 2015, he stressed it was the hope of the people of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas that the country would be agreeing to a new agenda that was "people-centred, planet-sensitive, and inclusive in approach to its development, grounded in the common values and principles we espouse as the United Nations.
READ MORETourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe was elected as the new chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) at the State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC) in Barbados on Thursday, September 15.
READ MOREExpanding production acreage for the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) from 124 acres to beyond is the government's newest strategy to strengthen the Bahamian agriculture sector, nestled in Andros.
READ MOREPayments of amounts owed to former employees of Baha Mar Ltd. and its affiliates (“Baha Mar”) will be made via the process listed
READ MOREYesterday evening, the Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Jerome Fitzgerald, delivered his annual Back to School address.
READ MOREThe Minister of Health the Hon. Dr. Perry Gomez said he was truly amazed at the significant improvements that The Bahamas has made as a nation with respect to mental health over the past 60 years.
READ MOREPress Statement by Right Honourable Perry G. Christie, M.P. On Negotiated Arrangements For Remoblization, Completion and Opening of The Baha Mar Cable Beach Resort
READ MOREAs part of the agreement between the Export-Import Bank of China (“the Bank”) and the Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to remobilize and complete construction of the Baha Mar Resort, the parties have established a Committee to administer the claims of Bahamian and other creditors of the Baha Mar group of companies.
READ MOREThe Road to University’ has begun at The College of The Bahamas (COB), with November 10, 2016 as the Charter Day on which COB will officially become the University of The Bahamas.
READ MOREThe Prime Minister made a Statement to The Nation, regarding the successful outcome of the Baha Mar negotiations.
READ MOREThe Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) has broken ground for a new wing on the school’s campus.
READ MOREThe Government of The Bahamas, and the Export-Import Bank of China, signed an agreement under which the Baha Mar resort will be completed, and sold to a world-class hotel and casino operator.
READ MOREThe Government of The Bahamas officially ratified the Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
READ MOREEnables Students to Pursue Tertiary Education at Home
READ MORERemarks by Prime Minister Christie at the 2016 National Bursary Scholar Award Ceremony
READ MOREThe Ministry of Education, Science and Technology is moving to regularize home schooling institutions, in an effort to ensure that all children are properly educated in the country.
READ MOREHouse of Assembly Contribution By Hon. Dr. Michael Darville Minister For Grand Bahama: Grand Bahama Investment Incentives Bill
READ MOREAfter wide consultation with the public, the Grand Bahama Port Authority Limited and principal stakeholders, the Government was afforded the opportunity to conclude arrangements aimed at strengthening and expanding the economy of Grand Bahama.
READ MORECommunication by the Prime Minister on the Grand Bahama (Port Area) Investment Incentives Bill, 2016
READ MOREThe Bahamas continue to achieve monumental success and set historic records on the international front, this time being named the First “Weather Ready Nation Ambassadors” by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
READ MOREStatement: The Ministry of Transport and Aviation wishes to provide an update to the work underway for the full modernization of the aviation sector in The Bahamas.
READ MOREOpening Address by The Rt. Hon Perry G. Christie Prime Minister and Minister Of Finance at The 41st Regional Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) The Caribbean, Americas And Atlantic Region
READ MOREThe Department of Statistics released its latest bi-annual Labour Force and Household Income Survey which was conducted during the period of April 25 – May 1, 2016. Unemployment fell by 2%, from 14.8% to 12.7%. The results of the survey indicate that since November 2015 the labour force grew by 1.7% and now totals 215,880 persons.
READ MOREThe renaming ceremony during the commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of the Water and Sewerage Corporation is a reminder of just how far we have come as a people and a nation and reflects a pattern of development that has always been characterized by an upward and progressive trend. #ModernBahamas
READ MOREPrime Minister Christie told the 38 athletic legends recognized at the 43rd Independence Celebrations Ceremony that there were so many of them who had "lifted the spirits of Bahamians" wherever they had played or served.
READ MOREIn his presentation of the Bill to establish the University of The Bahamas (UOB), Minister of Education, Science and Technology the Hon. Jerome Fitzgerald emphasized that the UOB Bill is drafted with “the future in mind” and incorporates the concept of a national University for the entire country.
READ MORE“Addressing inequalities in health in The Bahamas is critical to ensuring the equitable distribution of health services within the population as a whole; and my government is committed to ensuring that the health system-strengthening programmes and policies that make a significant improvement in the health and well-being of all citizens and residents of The Bahamas (are in place),” Minister of Health, the Hon. Dr. Michael Perry Gomez said.
READ MORERotary’s presence has been deeply felt throughout the entire island of Grand Bahama because of the commitment and effort of its club members. Countless projects and contributions continue to positively impact the local communities.
READ MOREPrime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie addressed audience and stakeholders at the Official Dedication and Handover of the Hanna Family Home.
READ MOREGovernment officials pose with stakeholders after the unveiling of the Bureau of Standards and Quality services listing during the Bureau's Official Launch.
READ MOREOn behalf of the government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and on my own behalf, and that of my wife, Bernadette, and our family, I extend warm greetings and best wishes to my fellow citizens, the wonderful people of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas on the occasion of the 43rd anniversary of our independence.
READ MOREThe public is advised that the relevant agencies of the Ministry of the Environment and Housing are aware of the issue concerning the appearance of medical waste at the New Providence Landfill and it is being addressed.
READ MORE"No matter what you have learned during your time here, I can say that all of you are graduating today not just with a great education, but with the skills that will let you start your careers and skills that will make a more modern and prosperous Bahamas.”
READ MOREAddress delivered by Prime Minister The Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie on the official renaming of Marsh Harbour Airport to the Leonard M. Thompson International Airport.
READ MOREMinister of Financial Services the Hon. C.V. Hope Strachan led a small delegation from the Ministry to the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Global Congress June 30 to July 1, 2016 in Amsterdam, Holland.
READ MOREPrime Minister Perry Christie delivered his closing statement of the 2016/2017 budget debate. "We draw inspiration from the fact that we have been able to weather many diverse challenges and that we are firmly on course to overcome the challenges that lie before us still."
READ MORE"Yesterday's referendum was fair, transparent and open. And the result was certainly clear. The voice of the people has sounded in the land. It needs to be respected and honoured. And it will be."
The Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie
Today, during his Budget 2016 address to the House of Assembly, Prime Minister Perry G. Christie presented his ‘Agenda for a Modern Bahamas’. Key announcements included: Baha Mar, a plan to reduce the deficit, as well as major investments in health, education, job creation, and national security.
READ MOREPrime Minister the Right Honourable Perry Christie said today that it is an “absolute lie” that his Government has agreed to the sale or grant of 500 Bahamian citizenships to Chinese investors in connection with the Baha Mar Project.
READ MOREPrime Minister Christie's statement in the House of Assembly on the review of the expiring concessions under the Hawksbill Creek Agreement.
READ MOREOn June 7, 2016, Bahamians will participate in a referendum in which they will be asked to vote on four amendments to our nation’s Constitution. Many Bahamians have sought clarification on legal questions that have arisen in the course of debate regarding Amendment Four.
READ MOREThe Bahamas Government has officially launched the Freedom of Information Bill and has planned a series of Town Meetings for public consultation on the process.
READ MOREPrime Minister Christie launched the “Yes Bahamas Campaign: Equal Rights for Our Sons and Daughters” on Sunday, April 10, declaring the day of the Constitutional Amendments Referendum as Tuesday, June 7, 2016.
READ MORE"Today, I stand on their shoulders, here, in the Senate, where Dame Doris Johnson presided as the first female President, to speak in support of these four Bills, which will ensure that our Bahamian sons and daughters will have equal rights under our Constitution, and I do so with enormous pride and gratitude." ...
READ MOREThe 2015/2016 mid-year budget statement was delivered on March 7th by Prime Minister Perry Christie in Parliament
READ MOREThe Honourable Z. C. Allyson Maynard Gibson, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs opened Eugene Dupuch Law School’s (EDLS) Annual Legal Education Week on Monday, February 1st. The theme of this year’s week of events, hosted by the law school’s Student Association, is "Extending the legacy of honour, integrity, scholarship, service, excellence and advocacy."
READ MORERemarks by The Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie - I rise to convey my support and gratitude with the outcome of the debate on two important IDB projects that require Parliamentary approval in advance of execution by Government Ministries and Stakeholders...
READ MORERemarks by The Right Honourable Perry G. Christie, at The 25th Annual Bahamas Business Outlook held at The Melia Resort, Cable Beach on Thursday, 21st January, 2016
READ MOREThere has been much misinformation about what National Health Insurance (NHI) Bahamas is and how it will impact our lives. We want to set the record straight.
The implementation of NHI in The Bahamas is a major advancement in moving our country forward and taking care of our people.
On January 5th, the Government expanded its competitive edge in financial services by enabling all Bahamians to conduct business online.
READ MOREThe Government of The Bahamas remains committed to having a National Health Insurance programme in our country and has been working tirelessly to develop and execute the framework to make this vision a reality, for a Stronger Bahamas.
READ MOREThe Disability Affairs Division of the Department of Social Services, Ministry of Social Services and Community Development, held an open Public Forum on “Access for All – Making The Bahamas Accessible for People of All Abilities!” at Holy Cross Anglican Church, December 15, 2015 inviting parents, children, friends, persons with disabilities, caregivers – everyone.
READ MOREAttorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Senator The Hon. Z.C. Allyson Maynard Gibson and Trident Trust representative Yolanda Coakley discussed the launch of Online Company Formation on Bahamas at Sunrise during the week of December 14th.
READ MOREMinister Darville, along with executives of the Public Hospital’s Authority, the Grand Bahama Health Services, Gesa World USA and Beck Group held a press conference, Thursday, December 10, to apprise residents of the strides this administration is making towards the advancement of public health care delivery in the country.
READ MOREThe Attorney General led a discussion in the Senate today on the multiple electricity bills that were tabled in the House of Assembly last month. The focus of the debate was the Government’s National Energy Policy, a plan that she says will create a new financially-strong entity that can develop and sustain an affordable, accessible, reliable and sustainable electricity supply for The Bahamas.
READ MOREThe fifth and largest vessel in the new fleet of the Royal Bahamas Defense Force as part of the government’s Sandy Bottom Project, the auxiliary landing craft HMBS Lawrence W. Major, arrived in Nassau on Friday evening, 4th December.
READ MORENEMA and Social Services earmark four RV Mobile Homes for Crooked Island to assist persons whose homes were completely destroyed by Hurricane Joaquin; and three trailer homes for families in Long Island.
READ MOREThe Government has given priority to infrastructural investments to ensure that there are no “significant” bottlenecks to successful marketing of the country said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Urban Development.
READ MOREPrime Minister Perry Christie led a delegation Saturday to islands affected by hurricane Joaquin. Members of the delegation included many cabinet minister, members of the opposition Dr. Hubert Minnis and MP Hubert Chipman, and top officials from NEMA, the Royal Bahamas Police Force, Royal Bahamas Defence Force, BTC and BEC.
READ MOREThe Government is seeking participants – regardless of social or economic status, island of origin or political party preference – to communicate their ideas, aspirations and priorities for the future of The Bahamas through in-person discussion groups to be held on 11 islands.
READ MOREFrom the beginning of this project, the Government of The Bahamas has sought to facilitate an impartial process that results in the opening of Baha Mar, under private ownership and operation as soon as possible. It is without question in our national interest to do so.
READ MOREThe Government of The Bahamas announced today that 4 party talks, held from 26 to 28 July, between Baha Mar Ltd, the China State Construction Engineering Corporation, the China Export Import Bank and the Bahamas Government resulted in considerable progress on the commercial terms of an agreement between Baha Mar and China Construction. The talks ended with the parties agreeing to continue discussions among themselves. It was understood, however, that in the meantime the parties might continue to pursue other legal options.
READ MOREGovernment Delegation Returns to China for Resumption of Baha Mar Negotiations
READ MOREWe welcome today’s decision by The Bahamas Supreme Court to deny Baha Mar’s application for recognition of its American Chapter 11 Bankruptcy of June 29, 2015.
READ MOREThe Supreme Court scheduled the hearing of the summons for the appointment of provisional liquidators for July 31, 2015 in Nassau. In a related announcement, the Supreme Court also adjourned its hearing on the matter of recognition for Baha Mar’s Chapter 11 Bankruptcy filing with an announcement it would rule on the matter by 10:00 am on Wednesday, July 22, 2015.
READ MOREMy Fellow Bahamians, It is appropriate for me to address the nation this evening to provide an update on the state of affairs surrounding the delayed completion and opening of the $3.5 billion mega Baha Mar resort project in Cable Beach.
READ MOREIt has always been in the best interest of all involved to negotiate a solution outside of the courts, which is what the Government has been supporting over the last several weeks. Despite the happenings of the past eight days, I have accepted the request by all parties to mediate continued negotiation sessions.
READ MOREOffice of the Attorney General Statement on Baha Mar Proceedings
READ MOREPrime Minister Christie’s Statement on Baha Mar Resort
READ MOREThe Government of The Bahamas is committed to infrastructure development and has taken a policy position that will seek to finance its infrastructure needs through public private partnerships (PPPs). The Government is investing $200 million in PPPs this year.
READ MOREJune 11, 2015 – Nassau, The Bahamas – The Government of The Bahamas is committed to a Safer Bahamas and through the Swift Justice Programme. To this end, the Government has implemented ten new criminal courts in order to increase the number of criminal matters disposed before the courts.
READ MOREMay 29, 2015 – Nassau, The Bahamas – On May 27, 2015, as part of Budget 2015 entitled Building a Stronger Bahamas, the Government revealed details on delivering a National Health Insurance (NHI) Programme for all Bahamians.
READ MOREToday, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Right Honourable Perry G. Christie tabled Budget 2015, and unveiled Stronger Bahamas, a new, non-partisan national policy development, public engagement and communications initiative.
READ MOREMay 27, 2015 – Nassau, The Bahamas – Today, the Right Honourable Prime Minister Perry G. Christie tabled Budget 2015, the Government’s plan for building a Stronger Bahamas.
READ MOREMay 27, 2015 – Nassau, The Bahamas – Today, during his Budget 2015 address to the House of Assembly, Prime Minister Perry G. Christie launched Stronger Bahamas, a new, non-partisan national policy development, public engagement and communications initiative.
READ MOREMay 27, 2015 – Nassau, The Bahamas – Today, during his Budget 2015 address to the House of Assembly, Prime Minister Perry G. Christie launched Stronger Bahamas, a new, non-partisan national policy development, public engagement and communications initiative.
READ MOREMay 27, 2015 – Nassau, The Bahamas – Today, during his Budget 2015 address to the House of Assembly, Prime Minister Perry G. Christie launched Stronger Bahamas, a new, non-partisan national policy development, public engagement and communications initiative.
READ MOREThe community of West End, Grand Bahama is forever changed again after another devastating hurricane; however, the determination of residents to rebuild and recover reflects the resilient spirit of Bahamians.
“One of my goals is to continue contributing to The Bahamas by creating a joyous and safe cultural environment to build a Stronger Bahamas among our people”
“My work is building a Stronger Bahamas because we are building a safer Bahamas.”
“It’s very cool to have inspired #OneBahamas because that’s what we are. We are #OneBahamas together with all Bahamians”
“We need to train young people of this country to look into the light to find themselves, as no one looks in the dark for opportunity.”
“A Stronger Bahamas is one that is filled with opportunity, piece of mind, and freedom”
“A Stronger Bahamas does not depend on other countries to sustain itself”
“It is important to reach out to young persons before they get involved in crime”
The Government wants to hear from you! Together let’s build a Stronger Bahamas.
To inform Bahamians on what is being done to address the nation’s biggest challenges and encourage all citizens to work together to build a safe, prosperous and modern future.