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Prime Minister Philip Davis - National Address
October 12, 2022
Prime Minister Philip Davis - National Address
Good evening to my fellow Bahamians:
Thank you so much for joining me tonight.
Post-Dorian mangrove restoration picks up steam
August 30, 2022
Post-Dorian mangrove restoration picks up steam
In the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, scientists and environmentalists leapt into action researching mangroves on Grand Bahama and Abaco, their health and how those ecosystems function. Some collected propagules (another name for mangrove seeds) and galvanized communities into establishing backyard nurseries and burrowing tiny mangrove plants called seedlings into areas hard hit by the Category 5 ...
CARICOM Agri-Investment Forum and Expo II
August 22, 2022
CARICOM Agri-Investment Forum and Expo II
Creating an innovative and modern agricultural sector and attracting investments to the agri-business sector will top discussions at the second CARICOM Agri-Investment Forum and Expo taking place in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, 18 – 21 August. In the margins, there will be a meeting of Lead Heads of the Caribbean community to discuss Haiti.
July 01, 2022
Launch of Bahamas' first blue carbon credit by year's end
The government believes it will be in the position to launch the first blue carbon credit from Bahamian sea grass before the end of 2022, and expects in the next few months to launch the country's first carbon exchange through cryptocurrency exchange FTX, Senior Policy Advisor and Head of the Prime Minister's Delivery Unit
Sustainability plan at brewery
June 30, 2022
Sustainability plan at brewery
COMMONWEALTH Brewery Limited is exploring solar energy and eco-friendly packaging to advance the company's sustainability agenda.
China and the Americas
June 13, 2017
China and the Americas
A few days ago, China struck a remarkable deal: it agreed with the state of California to work on projects that will help lower U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
In a move that symbolically set aside President's Trump's ill-considered decision to reject the global consensus on climate change, it was agreed to establish a joint Chinese-Californian working group. This will explore how low carbon techno...
June 24, 2022
Deal wants greater regulation of heavy equipment to protect environment
A local energy and environment advocate is calling for greater regulation of the heavy equipment industry in The Bahamas. Deborah Deal, who once served as the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers' Confederation's energy and environment division chair, said operators of heavy equipment should be trained to study the forestry and subdivision acts, so that they ...
June 17, 2022
Ministry of the Environment officials tout NPEP as a leader in sustainability, more than 50 tons of waste diverted from the landfill per year
Government officials and a delegation of more than 70 representatives from the Ministry of the Environment visited the New Providence Ecology Park (NPEP) on Monday, June 13th to observe how the organization is progressing sustainable waste management in the capital.
May 26, 2022
BUDGET: Plan for minimum wage rise and extra pay for civil servants
AS he unveiled his administration's plans for the next fiscal year, Prime Minister Phillip "Brave" Davis announced a series of policy initiatives that are envisioned to assist Bahamians struggling with the inflationary high cost of living.
World Central Kitchen announces new round of grants for food production projects in The Bahamas
May 04, 2022
World Central Kitchen announces new round of grants for food production projects in The Bahamas
World Central Kitchen (WCK) has announced the launch of its latest round of grants as part of its Food Producer Network (FPN). The program helps build resilient local food systems and strengthen food security through direct financial support to farmers, fishers, small food-related businesses, and nonprofit organizations in The Bahamas. In this latest call for applications to the program, WCK is e...
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