Among The Bahamas' most valuable natural resources are the extensive pine forests on the islands of Abaco, Andros, Grand Bahama and New Providence.

In the past, very little attention was paid to this national asset.

Now, the Ministry of Environment & Housing is making a planned move towards sustainable management and economic development of the nation's forests. I

n 2010, the government passed important forestry legislation. In February 2012 the Ministry of Environment & Housing, in partnership with the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Bahamas National...

Freeport, Grand Bahama -

Goombay Summer is BACK!

Featuring

3 Thursdays of Grand Bahamian CELEBRATION

!

After 39
years,

Goombay Summer Festival is as fresh as ever, making another run
on Grand Bahama Island every Thursday evening from July 18 - August 1...

Weather forecast for the Bahamas for today and tonight, Wednesday 24th July 2013.

General situation:

A ridge of high pressure continues to be the dominant weather feature across the Bahamas generating stable and hot conditions across the islands, while a tropical wave remains over the Central and Southeast Bahamas.

Weather:

Partly to mostly sunny, hot and humid with the chance of a brief passing shower or an isolated thunderstorm today, turning fair and warm tonight.

Advisory:

Small craft should be alert for gusty winds and higher seas in or near heavy showers and thunderstorms...

During the late hours of Monday July 22nd 2013, a fire in the shanty town located off Joe Farrington Road went ablaze. As homes were destroyed by the fire, over one hundred and fifty residents of the shanty town were displaced and the majority were unable to salvage personal belongings.

Hon. Ryan Pinder applauds the immediate response of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, especially the Fire Department and all officers.

The officials and volunteers of Red Cross, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Urban Renewal, the Department of Social Services and the Department of Environmental Health Services are commended on their efficient...