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Legal Year Officially Opened for Nation's Judiciary
Legal Year Officially Opened for Nation's Judiciary
The nation's Judiciary marked the opening of its new legal year after several events. Commencing with the Red Mass, officiated by the Most Reverend Archbishop Patrick C. Pinder, who urged the Judiciary to uphold the highest standards in the carriage of their duties.
Samsung Electronics Helps Build Energy Efficient Homes With Smart Things Energy To Pursue Net Zero Homes
Samsung Electronics Helps Build Energy Efficient Homes With Smart Things Energy To Pursue Net Zero Homes
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced its showcase of a model home with a Smart Home Energy Management System (SHEMS), supported by SmartThings Energy, in Brobyholm, a smart and energy efficient residential community development near Stockholm, Sweden.
2023 A Year of Growth and Expansion for Jimmy’s Wines & Spirits
A successful 2023 for the Jimmy’s Wines & Spirits (JWS) brand saw continued growth and expansion throughout The Bahamas with the opening of three stores this year.
Jimmy's Wines & Spirits sees growth and expansion in 2023 with three new stores
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Jimmy's Wines and Spirits saw growth success and expansion in 2023, highlighted by the addition of three new stores. The company's newest store opened on December 7th in Lyford Storage and Commerce Park. Earlier this year, Jimmy's opened the doors of a new location on Abaco as a part of its expansion and [...]
Fiber services expanded to an additional 2,000 homes in Grand Bahama
Grand Bahama is set to be pegged as the leader in cutting edge fiber connectivity, with more homes recently passed to receive BTC’s affordable, superfast, and unstoppable fiber.
Office Relocation--Department of Meteorology
Office Relocation--Department of Meteorology
This announcement serves to officially inform the public that The Bahamas Department of Meteorology will relocate its Headquarters to anew facility in the Airport Industrial Park, off Windsor Field Road.
McCafferty Enterprise Presents Annual Christmas Carnival in Nassau, Bahamas
McCafferty Enterprise is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of their annual Christmas Carnival, set to enchant families and thrill-seekers alike at Clifford Park, Fort Charlotte in Nassau, Bahamas. This festive extravaganza will take place from December 1st, 2023, to January 14th, 2023, promising a month-long celebration filled with joy, excitement, and holiday spirit.
Festival Noel Rings in Christmas Season in Grand Bahama
Grand Bahama’s original wine and art holiday event - Festival Noël - returns this December 1 at the Rand Nature Centre, ringing in Christmas with premium wine, tasty food, fabulous arts and crafts, live entertainment, and exciting activities for everyone to enjoy.
Fund aims to raise $30 mil to protect Bahamas' natural resources
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Protected Areas Fund (BPAF) is on a crucial journey to preserve the natural resources of the Bahamas and is seeking to raise $30 million over the next five years to continue to support the programs of conservation partners, tertiary and research institutions, and the Bahamian government. The Bahamas Protected Areas [...]
BAF hopes to draw awareness to rising diabetes numbers in-country at second annual event
BAF hopes to draw awareness to rising diabetes numbers in-country at second annual event
NASSAU BAHAMAS — In a corporate initiative to spread awareness, education and facilitate action regarding the disease in the Bahamas, BAF Financial is hosting the second annual Dance for Diabetes Event. "This event will hopefully spread the word, that persons should be checked and need to know their numbers, especially with the prevalence of Diabetes [...]
SEEDS FOR THE FUTURE: ROYAL CARIBBEAN SUPPORTS AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION IN BAHAMAS BACKYARD FARMING MISSION
Royal Caribbean International has donated more than 400 backyard farming kits to the Agricultural Development Organization (ADO), a non-profit entity that works closely with government agencies and churches to address food security concerns and to advance farming at every level throughout The Bahamas. The farming kits are already getting into the hands of locals at community events, which started ...
Celebrating 30 Years of Jolly
Celebrating 30 Years of Jolly
The Bahamas National Trust’s (BNT) popular annual Christmas festival, “Jollification,” will welcome attendees to The Retreat Garden on Village Road between Saturday, November 18 and Sunday, November 19 from 11am to 8pm. This year the festival celebrates its 30th Anniversary and will feature over 80 talented artisans with wonderful crafts, jewelry, and gift items on sale.
BAMSI Launches 'One 2 One' Tree Planting Campaign in Commemoration of World Food Day
The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) officially launched its 'One-2-One' Tree Planting Campaign on Monday, visiting three senior schools in New Providence. The ambitious venture, which will cover New Providence and the Family Islands, will see BAMSI plant one fruit tree for every Bahamian in green spaces and public parks over the long term. During the initial roll-out howev...
National Honours for Public Servants
National Honours for Public Servants
Twelve employees of the Office of the Governor-General were awarded medals, and some 70-plus Bahamians who have served in various areas of the Public Service received Distinguished Service Medals at the third 2023 National Honours ceremony Tuesday, October 10.
Restoring The Coast At The World-Famous Gold Rock Beach
In Grand Bahama, more than 40 enthusiastic volunteers got their hands dirty in a grand-scale planting on the famous Gold Rock Beach at The Lucayan National Park.
Christie: Gibson has right to seek nomination
Christie: Gibson has right to seek nomination
Former Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday he disagrees with the decision of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) to only consider those who applied for the West Grand Bahama and Bimini nomination ahead of the 2021 general election as potential candidates to represent the party in the upcoming by-election.
Prime Minister Davis’ Remarks at the Climate Finance in the Americas Opening Ceremony
Good evening, Secretary-General Almagro.
BNT Kicks off Fall with the 31st Annual Wine & Art Festival
The Bahamas National Trust (BNT), in partnership with Commonwealth Brewery Limited (CBL), is thrilled to announce the return of the prestigious Wine & Art Festival. The annual event, now in its 31st year, will take place on Saturday, October 14 and Sunday October 15 at The Retreat Garden on Village Road. A BNT members-only night will be held on Friday, October 13.
'Jazz', Marlins reach playoffs
'Jazz', Marlins reach playoffs
Bahamian Jasrado 'Jazz' Chisholm Jr. and the Miami Marlins have done it.
'No politics in wake of Obie's death'
'No politics in wake of Obie's death'
Amid rumbling and rumors regarding possible by-election candidates for West Grand Bahama and Bimini, Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Fred Mitchell released a statement yesterday, advising that the party will not be accepting any such expressions of interest so soon after the death of Obie Wilchcombe, who was the member of Parliament for West Grand Bahama and Bimini.