New Category : Bahama Islands Info Stories

BAHAMAS records its 7th COVID-19 Death

Wed, Apr 8th 2020, 05:23 PM

Minister Duane Sands confirmed today, the latest victim of COVID-19 here in The Bahamas to be a 51-year old female (posthumously).

The number of confirmed cases has now increased by 4, brining the total count of positive cases to 40.

Barrhaven Scottish Rugby Club in GB for friendly matches

Barrhaven Scottish Rugby Club in GB for friendly matches

Fri, Apr 8th 2016, 10:34 AM

Members of the Barrhaven Scottish Rugby Club are currently in Freeport, Grand Bahama, for a rematch with members of the Freeport Rugby Club on Saturday. The group was welcomed with a reception at Dolphin Cove on Wednesday evening by Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville. The Old Boys Contingent (aged 35 years and over) of the Ottowa based sporting organization, were in Grand Bahama in 2014 and 2015.


Shown with Permanent Secretary at the Ministry for Grand Bahama, Melvin Seymour and Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville is Mike Griffiths of the Old Boys Contingent.


The Old Boys Contingent of the Barrhaven Scottish Rugby Club from Ottowa, Canada, are currently in Freeport for a game with the Freeport Rugby Club on Saturday. The group was welcomed with a reception at Dolphin Cove on Wednesday. Permanent Secretary at the Ministry for Grand Bahama, Melvin Seymour and Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville are seen welcoming the players at the reception.


Members of the Old Boys Contingent of the Barrhaven Scottish Rugby Club from Ottowa, Canada, during welcoming festivities. The group is visiting Grand Bahama to have a game with members of the Freeport Rugby Club on Saturday. Shown from left are: Permanent Secretary at the Ministry for Grand Bahama, Melvin Seymour; Gary Thomas, Old Boys Contingent; Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville; Dr. Joneth Edden, Ministry for Grand Bahama; and Robert Speller, president of the Freeport Rugby Club.


A welcome reception was hosted on Wednesday at Dolphin Cove for members of the Barrhaven Scottish Rugby Club are currently in Freeport, Grand Bahama, for a rematch with members of the Freeport Rugby Club on Saturday. Minister for Grand Bahama, Dr. the Hon. Michael Darville was presented with a kilt from the group based in Ottowa, Canada. Shown from left are: Permanent Secretary at the Ministry for Grand Bahama, Melvin Seymour; Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville; Gary Thomas and Mike Griffiths, of the Old Boys Contingent, the group aged 35 years and older.


Members of the Barrhaven Scottish Rugby Club in Freeport, Grand Bahama, for a rematch with members of the Freeport Rugby Club on Saturday.  Seen with the rugby players are: Permanent Secretary at the Ministry for Grand Bahama, Melvin Seymour; Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville and Nuvolari Chotoosingh, Sports Tourism, Ministry of Tourism. (BIS Photos/Vandyke Hepburn)

By Robyn Adderley

Bahamas Information Services

Freeport Container Port tells Dog Days challengers 'Bring it ON!'

Freeport Container Port tells Dog Days challengers 'Bring it ON!'

Thu, Apr 7th 2016, 08:08 AM

Container Port has responded to the 'Dog Days' Marathon Corporate Challenge joining PharmaChem, Grand Bahama Power and Grand Bahama Port Authority.

The race which is just a few days away will be held at 6:30am on Saturday, April 9th.

To learn more about the Dog Days Half Marathon or to register for the race, visit their website at www.dogdayshalfmarathon.com. You can also follow them on Facebook and get updates on their event page to enter the Corporate Challenge.


Pictured is the Freeport Container Port Team accepting the corporate challenge. (Photo courtesy of Barefoot Marketing) Source: Barefoot Marketing

Child Protection Month message: 'Protecting Children - Everyone's Job'

Child Protection Month message: 'Protecting Children - Everyone's Job'

Wed, Apr 6th 2016, 01:28 PM


Shown seated during the press conference from left are: Patrice Mack, Chief Welfare Office; Dorothea Gomez, Chief Welfare Officer; Paula Marshall, Assistant Director; Fran Brice, Chief Welfare Officer; and Rochelle Minnis, Senior Welfare Officer. (BIS Photo/Vandyke Hepburn)

The month of April has been designated ‘National Child Protection Month,’ the Ministry of Social Services and Community Development announced during a press conference in Freeport, Grand Bahama on Tuesday. To mark the month -- held under the theme, "Protecting our Children, Protecting our Future" -- a number of activities have been scheduled to urge public awareness that it is everyone's job to protect and safeguard children.

Among the activities scheduled for the month are a church service at Christ the King, a seminar on the Child Protection Act/Domestic Violence Act, the launch of Parenting Group-Family Services supplemental to national parenting, and a panel discussion for senior high school students on Dating Violence.

The Child, Family and School Welfare Department will hold a symposium geared towards assisting parents who believe their children are in toxic relationships. The Department will also target the trend of truancy in the school.

The Placement Division of the Ministry of Social Services and Community Development's primary focus is to recruit foster care for abused children that will provide a substitute family for them.

Source: Bahamas Information Services