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The Governor General welcomes the Bahamas Christian Council

Thu, Jan 11th 2024, 01:26 PM

Members of the Bahamas Christian Council paid a courtesy call on Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Cynthia Pratt at the Office of the Governor General on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.  Pictured from left: Rev. Dr. Beverly Strachan, Bishop Delton Fernander, Her Excellency Cynthia Pratt, Rev. Dr. Ronald Campbell and Rev. Dr. Roslyn Astwood. 

Bishop Dr. Glen Beneby makes a book presentation to the Governor General

Fri, Jan 5th 2024, 02:18 PM

Her Excellency the Most Hon. Cynthia Pratt, Governor General, welcomed Bishop Dr. Glen Beneby, author of the book, 'A Message of Hope' during a courtesy call and book presentation, January 5, 2024 at the Office of the Governor General.  Also pictured from left are:  Carolyn Beneby, Jasmine Beneby, and Denise Beneby.  

Press release from the Cabinet Office Re Boxing Day and New Years Day

Fri, Dec 22nd 2023, 03:24 PM

NASSAU, The Bahamas -- The Cabinet Offices wishes to advise the general public that Tuesday, 26 December, 2023 and Monday, 1 January 2024 will be observed as Boxing Day and New Year's Day. As a result, stores wishing to do so may open for business on these holidays during normal business hours.

Employers are to note, however, that employees who are normally not required to work on holidays, must be paid wages in accordance with section 10(a) of the Employment Act.

Deputy Prime Minister Cooper presents copies of his book to the University of The Bahamas

Tue, Dec 12th 2023, 03:26 PM

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, the Hon. Chester Cooper presented copies of his book, 'Fishinin’ on the Rocks' to the University of The Bahamas (UB), December 11, 2023 at the Harry C. Moore Library of the university. 

Present at the book presentation were UB Chair, Board of Trustees, Allyson Maynard-Gibson; UB President (Actg.) Janyne Hodder; UB Executive Vice-President Dr. Ian Strachan; and UB Librarian Elsie Bain.  Pictured from left: Dr. Strachan, Mrs. Maynard-Gibson, Deputy Prime Minister Cooper, President Hodder, and Ms. Bain.