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The Bahamas Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority conclude successful legislative conference
April 23, 2024
The Bahamas Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority conclude successful legislative conference
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Members of The Bahamas Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, along with visiting Regional and National members, painted a few legislative offices in Nassau red as they participated in various activities as part of their annual Bahamas Delta Days at the Capital (DDAC) 2024. The sorority members engaged in a parliamentary [...]
April 17, 2024
Colina Announced as Title Sponsor for SRC PUSHATHON 2024: Donates $10K
In an official press conference held at the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre’s Geriatric Hospital onMonday, Colina has been announced as the Title Sponsor of PUSHATHON 2024. Dr. Ashley Adderley, Chair of the PUSHATHON Committee announced that the event will be held on June 15th beginning at 6:30 am.
27-Member team named for World Athletics Relays 2024
April 16, 2024
27-Member team named for World Athletics Relays 2024
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) has officially confirmed its 27-member team for the World Athletics Relays Bahamas 2024. The Olympic qualifier will be hosted on May 4 and 5 at the refurbished Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium. Eyewitness News spoke with Team Bahamas' leader David Charlton on Tuesday who said that [...]
April 08, 2024
Two-day Eleuthera Business Outlook slated to April 18 and 19
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The 12th annual Eleuthera Business Outlook, themed "Future Eleuthera: Branding the National Identity, Planning for Success," will be held as a two-day event on April 18 and 19 in both South as well as North Eleuthera, providing a platform for a broader discussion and in-depth look into the island's growing economy. This [...]
Former FNM MP Saunders shot dead
March 28, 2024
Former FNM MP Saunders shot dead
DON Saunders was looking forward to a week-end of catching up with his foster brothers and father — a ritual for him before marking Easter at St Christopher's Anglican Church — when he was shot and killed in a yard on Margaret Road in Gambier Village last night.
Letters to the Editor: Mid-Term Governance Report – Nothing Accomplished, Nothing Planned.
March 27, 2024
Letters to the Editor: Mid-Term Governance Report – Nothing Accomplished, Nothing Planned.
Editor, Allow a small space to convey the following to the leadership of the Progressive Party (PLP). Over the past 30 months, your focus seems to have been primarily on engaging in a blame game and mastering the art of looking back, rather than on the productive action of building forward. Your extensive travels in [...]
March 25, 2024
Bahamasair Management signs Five-Year Industrial Agreement with BALPA
The Management at the country’s National Flag Carrier, Bahamasair and The Bahamas Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) signed a five-year Industrial Agreement worth a little over $500,000 at the flag carrier’s administrative office on Friday, March 22, 2024.
March 22, 2024
New industrial agreement signed and retirement age increased for Bahamasair pilots
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Bahamasair and The Bahamas Airline Pilots Association (BALPA), announced Friday morning that the national flag carrier and its pilots have agreed to increase pilots' retirement age to 65 and have also signed a $500, 000 industrial agreement which is set to provide salary increases, navigation production pay and a number of other benefits [...]
RF Economic Outlook Conference Delivers Insights on Artificial Intelligence and Global Challenges
March 20, 2024
RF Economic Outlook Conference Delivers Insights on Artificial Intelligence and Global Challenges
The annual RF Economic Outlook Conference, held on March 13 at theBaha Mar Convention Center, saw a record-breaking attendance of over 300 delegates, marking the largest turnout in its history. The conference served as a platform for international experts to delveinto critical issues facing the global economy, with a particular focus on the transformative potential ofArtificial Intelligence (AI).
March 15, 2024
Public and Private School Students to Rally for Peace
Some 2,000 students in New Providence and more than 8,000 across the nation are expected to rally for peace during the Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training’s “Peace Begins with Me” March and Rally, Friday, March 15, 2024.
Education Minister celebrates students for their attainment - requiring more than just being "very smart"
March 15, 2024
Education Minister celebrates students for their attainment - requiring more than just being "very smart"
Preparation, time management, sacrifice, a high level of discipline, pursuit of excellence and determination were the requirements of the high achievers in the 2023 national examinations according to the Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin, Minister of Education and Technical and Vocational Training. She said the students’ achievements were not by happenstance and required a lot more than just being “ver...
Atlantis & Partners Donate $58,500 to BNT
March 12, 2024
Atlantis & Partners Donate $58,500 to BNT
Atlantis recently spearheaded a $58,500 donation to The Bahamas National Trust (BNT), supporting the environmental nonprofit’s mission of managing and protecting the country’s National Park System.
March 12, 2024
Supreme Court Judge upholds homicide verdict in Azario Major case
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Supreme Court judge has declined to set aside a Coroner's Court verdict that deemed the 2021 police-involved killing of Azario Major, 31, a homicide. Justice Franklyn Williams delivered the decision, which stemmed from the Coroner's Court ruling in May 2023. Sergeant Antoine Sweeting, Sergeant Jamal Johnson, Inspector Raymond Saunders, and Corporal [...]
The Powerade Potcakeman Triathlon 2024: Overcoming Windy Conditions for a Successful Race
February 29, 2024
The Powerade Potcakeman Triathlon 2024: Overcoming Windy Conditions for a Successful Race
The Powerade Potcakeman Triathlon returned triumphantly for its eleventh edition on Sunday, February 25th 2024 at Jaws Beach. Athletes braved challenging windy conditions and choppy waters, showcasing their resilience and determination in support of Baark!'svital spay, neuter and education efforts for animal welfare in The Bahamas.
Team Bahamas and Team Puerto Rico in close contest after first round of FIBA AmeriCup 2025 qualifiers
February 26, 2024
Team Bahamas and Team Puerto Rico in close contest after first round of FIBA AmeriCup 2025 qualifiers
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Team Bahamas and Team Puerto Rico are neck and neck after battling in the first window of the FIBA AmeriCup 2025 Qualifiers; while Team Bahamas beat Puerto Rico in the first round, 88-77; Team Puerto Rico flipped the script on Team Bahamas with an 86-67 victory during the second game at the [...]
April 19, 2020
Updated on COVID-19 Response-The Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis, Prime Minister
I want to provide the country and the media an update on our comprehensive and full government response to the health, social and economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 virus...
February 21, 2024
The Nomination Process for the 2024 National Honours Awards Officially Starts
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the National Honours Committee, the Hon. Frederick Mitchell announced that the nomination process for the 2024 National Honours Awards is now open to the general public. March 29, 2024 will be the deadline to turn in nomination forms.
Environmental Group Pays Courtesy Call on Minister for the Environment and Natural Resources
February 12, 2024
Environmental Group Pays Courtesy Call on Minister for the Environment and Natural Resources
Last week, members of the Ethan S. Bain Environmental Health Foundation (ESBEHF) paid a courtesy call on the Hon. Vaughn Miller, Minister for the Environment and Natural Resources, to discuss the group’s current projects and future objectives.
IT'S A DEAL: Hotel union and hotel employers association reach agreement on five-year industrial agreement
February 08, 2024
IT'S A DEAL: Hotel union and hotel employers association reach agreement on five-year industrial agreement
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union (BHCAWU) and the Bahamas Hotel Employers Association (BHEA) have reached an agreement on a new five-year industrial contract, marking the hotel industry's first such agreement in a decade. The last industrial agreement expired in 2013. Darrin Woods, president of the BHCAWU, confirmed to Eyewitness [...]
Bahamian rum makes its debut in the US market
February 07, 2024
Bahamian rum makes its debut in the US market
Pin Drop Rum, a super-premium 10-year-aged rum hand-bottled in the Bahamas, is set to debut on shelves across the United States, marking a significant milestone in the spirits industry.
February 06, 2024
Committee to address Uninsured Drivers & Vehicles holds first meeting
Minister of Energy and Transport, the Hon. Jobeth Coleby-Davis convened a meeting to discuss the concern of uninsured drivers and vehicles, February 5, 2024 at the ministry's offices. Major stakeholders present included representatives of the Bahamas Insurance Association, Insurance Commission of The Bahamas, Bahamas Chamber of Commerce, Police Traffic Division, Digital Transformation Unit, Delo...
Political representatives from the FNM and COI support public school security officers protest outside OPM
February 06, 2024
Political representatives from the FNM and COI support public school security officers protest outside OPM
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Deputy Leader of the Coalition of Independents (COI) Maria Daxon and Free National Movement (FNM) member Richard Johnson stood in solidarity with public school security officers Tuesday morning as they staged a protest outside the Office of the Prime Minister in an attempt to force government's hand to pay them monies which [...]
December 12, 2023
Deltec Foundation awards $10k, mentorship to Blue Water Organic Farms
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Michael Johnson became the first Family Island-based winner of the Deltec Young Entrepreneurs Award, which comes with a $10,000 investment in his aquaponic shrimp farm in Grand Bahama. "I would've been surprised if my name wasn't called," Johnson said after DIYE chairman, Robert Turnquest announced him as the winner. Johnson, along with [...]
Summit Insurance CEO Timothy Ingraham elected BCCEC chairman along with new Board of Directors
December 12, 2023
Summit Insurance CEO Timothy Ingraham elected BCCEC chairman along with new Board of Directors
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers' Confederation (BCCEC) held its Annual General Meeting and Election of its Board of Directors on November 30, 2023. Timothy Ingraham (CEO of Summit Insurance Co. Ltd.) was elected as Chairman by the membership of the BCCEC to serve a two-year term and lead the Board [...]
December 07, 2023
Pro Golfer David Harris captures Hillshire Farms Classic
He had to wait two months, but David Harris played an impressive round of golf to capture the Bahamas Professional Golf Tour’s Hillshire Farms Classic on Sunday, November 26 at the Baha MarResort’s Royal Blue Golf Course.
National Women’s Week Mental Health Segment Features Psychological First Aid Training for Caregivers
December 04, 2023
National Women’s Week Mental Health Segment Features Psychological First Aid Training for Caregivers
In recognition of National Women’s Week (NWW) which is being observed in The Bahamas from Sunday, November 26 – Saturday, December 2, 2023, the Department of Gender and Family Affairs and the Bahamas Psychological Association (BPA) hosted a Psychological First Aid Training (PFA) Session for Caregivers.
November 30, 2023
12 new inductess into the MOYSC 2023 National Sports Hall of Fame
Deputy to the Governor General Mrs. Ruby Ann Darling joined Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Mario Bowleg, on Thursday, November 23rd, at the Ministry's 2023 National Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, held at SuperClubs Breezes Resort.
National Women's Week Schedule
November 27, 2023
National Women's Week Schedule
Saturday, 25th November 2023 - Mothers Arise Prayer & Praise Service
Chapel on the Hill @ 4:00 PM
Tonique Williams-Darling Highway
(Streaming LIVE under the G.W. Pavilion)
Accelerating Equity, Equality and Empowerment of Women and Girls Focus of National Women’s Week 2023
November 27, 2023
Accelerating Equity, Equality and Empowerment of Women and Girls Focus of National Women’s Week 2023
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting, Joel Lewis announced plans for National Women’s Week 2023, Sunday, November 26 to Saturday, December 2, 2023 under the theme 'Accelerating Equity, Equality and Empowerment of Women and Girls.'
November 20, 2023
Family Island students shine in Bahamas Young Chef Culinary Competition
Family Island students took centre stage in the 2023 Bahamas Young Chef Culinary Competition grabbing first, second and third place in the junior division and first, third and fourth place in the senior division.
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