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April 23, 2024
Urgent Call for Lifeguards at Public Beaches

Opposition Senator Maxine Seymour has once again called attention to the critical need for lifeguard presence at public beaches to ensure the safety of beachgoers, highlighted by the recent poolside rescue of a four-year-old on Paradise Island. Senator Seymour is renewing her calls for the government to deploy trained lifeguards across The Bahamas, stressing that their presence is crucial and can ...

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April 22, 2024
COP: 'Motorists please slow down, adhere to traffic laws'

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander has issued an appeal to motorists to exercise extreme caution and to adhere to road safety laws following a double traffic fatality that unfolded in New Providence on April 21, 2024 which claimed the lives of two male drivers. Police have revealed that the fatal crash claimed the [...]

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April 18, 2024
Housekeeping, Janitorial and Custodial Workers Receive Certificates After Completing Training Course

The National Training Agency (NTA) held the commencement of its first Housekeeping, Janitorial and Custodial course at its offices on Gladstone Road and Munnings Drive on Friday, April 12, 2024.

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April 18, 2024
Government moves to update stem cell research legislation

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government is taking steps to replace the decade-old Stem Cell Research and Therapy Act with updated legislation, citing the need to synchronize the nation's regulatory framework with advancements in scientific understanding and technological capabilities. Dr. Michael Darville, Minister of Health and Wellness, introduced the Longevity and Regenerative Therapies Bill 2024, e...

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April 12, 2024
Edu-Karting Bahamas Is Back This Year Showcasing Five Professional Race Karts Used By Formula One Champion Drivers Like Sir Lewis Hamilton

The Bahamas Motor Sports Association (BMSA) is excited to encourages youth of all ages to “Come 2 Race” at the start of their 5-day educational program, Edu-Karting, on April 13th. This event was initiated with a goal to bring awareness to young students about the importance of road safety while also teaching them valuable team building and business skills.

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April 08, 2024
RBPF Launches Technology Expo

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The opening ceremony for The Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) inaugural Technology Expo 2024 commenced at the RBPF headquarters on Monday morning, under the theme "From Pixels to Protection: Innovation in Public Safety." The expo will showcase the force's latest technologies used throughout the organization which help in its fight against crime. [...]

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April 08, 2024
Solar Eclipse - Monday, 8th April 2024

The Ministry of Energy and Transport, in association with Bahamas Department of Meteorology, wishes to advise the public that a solar eclipse will take place tomorrow – Monday, 8th April 2024.

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April 03, 2024
Vacation rentals in seven percent room nights sold drop

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The latest data from the Central Bank show that the total number of room nights sold for short-term vacation rentals declined by just over seven percent in February compared to the same period last year. This comes as police have urged the immediate regulation of the vacation rental market after finding a [...]

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March 26, 2024
PHA Addresses Concerns Regarding Photos Circulated on Social Media

The Public Hospitals Authority, in response to circulating photographs on various social media platforms, wishes to clarify the situation regarding the images in question.

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March 25, 2024
Bahamas hosted the Third Northern Caribbean Security Summit

The Hon. Chester Cooper, Acting Prime Minister, has pledged The Bahamas’ commitment to advancing the latest security measures to combat guns, drug trafficking, and related crimes, which threaten regional safety and stability.

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