PM Davis Botswana bound

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Philip Davis is leading a government delegation for an official visit to the Republic of Botswana from March 18 to 22, 2024, following an invitation from His Excellency Dr. Mokgweetsi E.K. Masisi, President of Botswana; the visit aims to unlock new economic ventures, educational exchanges and explore avenues for collaborative […]

‘WE CAN’T ABSORB THEM’: PM Davis outlines border security measures as illegal migration from Haiti increases

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Philip Davis provided an update on the steps the government is taking to protect The Bahamas’ borders and national security in light of the volatile situation in Haiti. In a statement, Davis said that there are no simple or easy solutions for Haiti, and the country’s disorder and instability pose […]

Community leaders and stakeholders gather for inaugural gambling addiction awareness conference

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The inaugural Gambling Addiction Awareness conference, sponsored by the IL Cares Foundation, culminated at the Church of God Southwest Cathedral Friday afternoon; health care professionals, social workers, the armed forces and other gambling industry stakeholders participated. Chairperson of the Gambling Addiction Awareness Programme Paulette Dean encouraged more people to come forward for assistance […]

Labour Minister defends NIB contribution rate increase

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Minister of Labour and Public Service Pia Glover-Rolle has defended the government’s decision to increase National Insurance Board (NIB) contribution rates; she said it would be difficult for fund to be sustained without immediate intervention. Minister Glover-Rolle’s comments came on the heels of criticism which suggested that even though the Davis administration introduced […]

$5 million upgrade underway at swim complex

    NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Deputy Director of Structural Engineering in the Ministry of Works Robert Mouzas revealed Friday morning that an estimated $5 million dollars has been spent on the upgrade of the Betty Kelly Kenning Aquatics Center. Mouzas made this revelation on the sidelines of a press conference held to update media on the upcoming […]

Eleuthera clean-up exercise underway

  NASSAU, BAHAMAS-  The Ministry of Works, Bahamas Striping Group of Companies, and Caribbean Pavements Solutions are collaborating with 11 local contractors to clean up various settlements throughout the island of Eleuthera. BSGC General Manager Melanie Roach said there were some logistical challenges, such as ensuring that enough dumpsters were placed throughout communities to dispose of […]

Undocumented Haitian and Brazilian nationals apprehended in Grand Bahama

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Law enforcement officers from the Royal Bahamas Police Force and Bahamas Department of Immigration in Grand Bahama apprehended six (6) illegal immigrants on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Initial reports indicate that around 10:45 p.m., police and immigration officers, acting on information, arrived near Old Bahama Bay, where they conducted a search of nearby bushes […]

Hundreds of students participate in inaugural National Peace March & Rally

      NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Hundreds of public and private school students in New Providence have gathered on the southern recreational grounds to commence the Ministry of Education’s inaugural “National Peace March & Rally.” Scores of school students on the Family Islands are simultaneously engaging in marches as well. Education officials say the event is being […]

Eugene Dupuch Law School celebrates 25 years

  NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Council of Legal Education at Eugene Dupuch Law School celebrated its 25th anniversary on Thursday, March 14th, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt Convention Center. The occasion was marked by the hosting of the Eugene Dupuch Distinguished Lecture themed ‘Justices in Dialogue: Distinguished Conversations.’ Four panelists, including present and former Chief Justices, […]

Adult male shot and killed off Fire Trail Road

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police in New Providence are investigating the circumstances which led to the shooting death of an adult male, believed to be in his 30s, who was reportedly ambushed and shot to death by a group of men in Campbell Estates Thursday night. According to initial police investigations, officers responded to a shooting […]