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- Statement from the Ministry of Education on Thelma Gibson...
- Social Services to honor senior women during the month of...
- Bahamas National Breastfeeding Association Pushes for Ado...
- Government marks one year in office with Service of Thank...
- Enthusiastic Return for Walk For The Cure
- Omni Money Transfers no longer a third-party cash payment...
- HEAVY RAINS EXPECTED ACROSS THE ABC ISLANDS AND PORTIONS ...
- DEPRESSION HANGING ON AS A TROPICAL CYCLONE
Fusion braced for $400,000 electricity costs increase
FUSION Superplex is bracing for an increase of more than $400,000 in electricity costs due to Bahamas Power and Light's bill hike, with its chief executive officer telling this newspaper the triple blow of higher electricity prices, increased food costs and an expected rise in employment wages has been known to "close down businesses".
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Statement from the Ministry of Education on Thelma Gibson Primary School
Over the last several days, a group of teachers at Thelma Gibson Primary School have engaged in action leading to the withdrawal of their services from their classrooms. read more »
Social Services to honor senior women during the month of October
The month of October has been globally designated as the ‘Month of the Older Person.’ The Department of SocialServices in Grand Bahama has organized a number of activities designed to highlight and celebrate older persons in Grand Bahama, with special emphasis on older women. read more »
Bahamas National Breastfeeding Association Pushes for Adoption of UN Convention 183 for Working Moms
The Bahamas National Breastfeeding Association (BNBA)is urging the government to ratify United Nations Convention 183, which would ensure the rights of breastfeeding mothers while on the job. read more »
Government marks one year in office with Service of Thanksgiving at Life Changers Ministries
The government's first anniversary in office Service of Thanksgiving was held at Life Changers Ministries International on Sunday, October 2, 2022. read more »
Enthusiastic Return for Walk For The Cure
“Not seen you since that time,” was the frequent greeting accompanied by hugs and laughter that rippled through an expanding sea of purple t-shirts in the 6:00a.m. pre-dawn darkness. read more »
Omni Money Transfers no longer a third-party cash payment option for Immigration Services
The Department advises the public that effective immediately, cash payments for Immigration services are no longer payable at Omni Money Transfers facilities. read more »
HEAVY RAINS EXPECTED ACROSS THE ABC ISLANDS AND PORTIONS OF NORTHERN SOUTH AMERICA THROUGH FRIDAY
AT 5 PM EDT, THE DISTURBANCE WAS CENTERED NEAR LATITUDE 11.6° NORTH AND LONGITUDE 68.7°W, OR ABOUT 50 MILES SOUTH-SOUTHEAST OF CURACAO. read more »
DEPRESSION HANGING ON AS A TROPICAL CYCLONE
AT 5 PM EDT, THE CENTER OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION TWELVE WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 18.8° NORTH AND LONGITUDE 35.8°W OR ABOUT 800 MILES WEST-NORTHWEST OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS. read more »
Statement to the House of Assembly on the Table of The Public Procurement Bill 2022
I rise to table the Public Procurement Bill 2022; this Bill would, when enacted, would repeal and replace the Public Procurement Act 2021 read more »
Ministry of Finance Responds to Moody’s Downgrade
Moody’s Investors Services (“Moody’s”) has downgraded the Government of The Bahamas’ long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings to B1 from Ba3 and changed the outlook from negative to stable. read more »
BPGT Hillshire Farm Golf Tournament set for Sunday
The Bahamas Professional Golf Tour (BPGT) Signature Golf Classics Hillshire Farm Tournament is set forSunday, October 9 at the Royal Blue Golf Course at the Baha Mar Resort. The tournament kicks off at 1p.m. read more »
The Ambassador-Designate of Italy Presents Letters of Credence to the Governor General
Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith, accepted Letters of Credence from Non-Resident Ambassador-Designate of Italy to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, Her Excellency Mariangela Zappia, during a brief ceremony at the Office of the Governor General on Thursday, October 6 2022. read more »
BAARK’s 2nd Annual International Potcake Golf Tournament
During a press conference on October 5th at Lowes, Baark! (Bahamas Alliance for Animal Rights and Kindness) announced the 2nd Annual International Potcake Golf Tournament, to be held on December 11th, 2022 at The Ocean Club Golf Course, Atlantis, Paradise Island. read more »
‘Hacker’ to deliver keynote at C&W’s cybersecurity forum
Public and private sector players are being encouraged to better safeguard their networks and systems against increasing threats from international cybercriminals. read more »
Government assessing damaged homes in East Grand Bahama
Assessments have already begun on a number of homes in East Grand Bahama and The Government assured residents during a community meeting on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 that crews will be on the ground to begin work before month end. read more »
Suffering from congestive heart failure? There is a new treatment that could help you live longer
When you have congestive heart failure or moderate aortic stenosis, just getting through each day might feel like an uphill battle. Your quality of life may suffer if you experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, exhaustion, nausea, difficulty sleeping, coughing, and other similar symptoms. However, according to Dr. Jonathan Roberts, Medical Director, and Interventional Cardiologist at Memorial Healthcare System located in Hollywood, Florida, there is hope for cardiac patients living life with this condition. read more »
Prime Minister Tables Public Procurement Bill 2022 in the House of Assembly
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. PhilipDavis tabled the Public Procurement Bill 2022, in the House of Assembly onWednesday, October 5, 2022. read more »
DEPRESSION EXPECTED TO BECOME A REMNANT LOW THURSDAY
AT 5PM EDT, THE CENTER OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION TWELVE WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 16.3° NORTH AND LONGITUDE 32.4°W, OR ABOUT 555 MILES WEST OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS. read more »
Girl Guides Cookie Month launched with a presentation to the Governor General
Members of the Bahamas Girl Guides Association presented Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith with the first cookies to officially launch 'Girl Guides Cookie Month,' which commenced October 1, 2022 during a courtesy call on October 4, at the Office of the Governor General. read more »
Rate increases on the way for BPL customers
Customers of Bahamas Power and Light can expect to see an increase in their electricity bills effective October, with the increase being reflected in the November billing cycle. Prime Minister and Minister of Finance,the Hon. read more »