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Open Letter from Prime Minister Davis on World Mental Health Day

Open letter from Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Davis to the Bahamian people. The post Open Letter from Prime Minister Davis on World Mental Health Day appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.

From Prime Minister to Fraternity Brother

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Prime Minister Philip Davis is adding another title to his name. Davis is now officially a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, joining nine other Bahamian men who were recently inducted into the organization.

FNM Chairman Slams Govt’ Decision to Borrow $331M for GBPC

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Free National Movement Chairman, Dr. Duane Sands is blasting the Davis Administration over it's decision to borrow over $330M to re-finance the debt of the Grand Bahama Power Company.

National Security Minister: “The Public Shouldn’t Take Matters Into Their Own Hands”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - National Security Minister Myles Laroda, condemning a viral video, appearing to show a boy hanging by his shirt from a barbed wire, after he allegedly stole a bicycle.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs On Tragic Earthquake That Struck Panama

Press Statement The Government and people of The Bahamas extend our deepest condolences to the Government and people of Panama following the tragic earthquake that directly impacted communities in the South on 9th October 2026. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who lost loved ones and a

Questions Over Construction of West NP Hospital Continue to Mount

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - It may not look like much is happening at the site of the new Western New Providence Hospital, but Health Minister Dr. Michael Darville says there's plenty of work going on behind the scenes.

“We Are Tired of All the Big Announcements and Not Seeing Anything”

GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS - Prime Minister Philip Davis is set to engage local Grand Bahamian stakeholders and residents before the end of October to discuss Freeport's long-term economic direction and the critical changes needed now.

“Concerned” Over Military-Grade Weapon Found, Attempted Prison Smuggling

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - National Security Minister Myles Laroda says the discovery of both a rocket-propelled grenade launcher and a trainee correctional officer’s guilty plea for drug possession with intent to supply, highlight ongoing concerns about weapons, contraband and criminal elements in The Baham

Min. of Health considers the Older Persons Rights, Protection, Care and Support Bill, 2026 ‘a world-class piece of legislation’

Minister of Health and Wellness the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville kicked off the Debate in the House of Assembly on The Older Persons Rights, Protection, Care and Support Bill, 2026 during the morning session of the House of Assembly, October 7, 2026. The Bill is in keeping with the Government’s Bluepri

Senior Bill 2026

Minister for Grand Bahama and Member of Parliament for Pineridge the Hon. Ginger Moxey contributed to debate on the Older Persons Rights, Protection, Care and Support Bill in the House of Assembly this week. The bill seeks to define the rights of and provide protection and support for senior citizen

Empowering Students To Turn Ideas Into Solutions

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Government, launching the first cohort of it's Young Innovators Club at the Margaritaville Beach Resort on Thursday.

Pintard blasts govt over outages as BGC stays silent

Scientists urge government to reduce reliance on foreign research institutions

Tarrus Riley Makes His Debut at Jon Batiste’s Jazz Club

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Tarrus Riley kicked off his three-night residency at Jon Batiste’s Jazz Club at Baha Mar after an additional show was added due to overwhelming demand, captivating fans across generations with his timeless music and intimate performance style.

Cooper hits back at FNM deputy leader

The Bahamas Elected Vice Chair of The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Board of Directors

Press Statement The Bahamas has been elected to serve as a Vice Chair on the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Board of Directors for the next two years, securing one of two seats representing CARICOM member countries. The election took place during the CTO Annual General Meeting held as part of

The Bahamas attends SOTIC 2026

Parliamentary Secretary of Tourism, the Honourable Randy Rolle, will lead a national delegation to the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) 2026 in Guyana. The Bahamas will contribute to the organization’s leadership, policy, industry and youth forums

Minister Coleby-Davis Makes History with Election to SIDS DOCK Executive Council

The Bahamas Minister of Energy, Utilities and Aviation, the Honourable JoBeth Coleby-Davis, was elected to the SIDS DOCK Executive Council for the 2027–2029 term at the 10th Session of the SIDS DOCK Assembly, held in Belmopan, Belize. This historic and significant appointment makes Minister Coleby-D

Rolle: Older Persons Bill is ‘legislative and moral’ answer to reality on the ground facing Older Persons in-country

Minister of State in the Ministry of Social Services, the Hon. Bacchus A. Rolle, told Parliamentarians Wednesday that the Older Persons Rights, Protections, Care and Support Bill, 2026 was “a legislative and moral answer to the reality on the ground facing Older Persons in The Bahamas. Delivering th

Gibson stepped aside from contract votes, court told

Partner Of Former National Security Minister Marvin Dames Gets Six Years In Prison

FLORIDA, UNITED STATES - Malcolm Goodman, the business partner of former National Security Minister Marvin Dames has been sentenced to six years in a Florida prison for drug trafficking.

Older Persons Rights Protections and Care Contribution Bill Debated in HOA

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Debate got underway in Parliament Wednesday morning, as the Davis administration moves to advance the Older Persons Rights Protection And Care Contribution Bill.

Edu. Minister Hits Back at Shadow Min. For “Playing Politics With Education”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - C.C. Sweeting Senior High School remains closed over ongoing power issues, as Education Minister Chester Cooper says officials are working to address the problems while defending the government’s response to recurring challenges across schools.

Social Services State Minister ‘rolls out’ major components of comprehensive Older Persons Bill in Parliament

Minister of State in the Ministry of Social Services, the Hon. Bacchus A. Rolle, Wednesday (October 7, 2026), rolled out six major components of the Older Persons Rights, Protection, Care and Support Bill, 2026, that will, among other key measures, guarantee access to healthcare for Older Persons, i

EV Motors Open 2026 Wraps Up Successful Third Edition with Team MAISON Taking Championship Title

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - EV Motors successfully wrapped up its third edition of the EV Open Mixed Doubles Tournament and Auto Showcase following an exciting three-day weekend of competitive tennis, automotive innovation, entertainment and premium experiences at the Baha Mar John McEnroe Tennis Center.

Minister urges support for older persons bill amid elder abuse crisis

FNM Deputy Says School Power Failures Require Leadership, Not Resilience

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Free National Movement Deputy Leader and shadow Education Minister Shanendon Cartwright says students should not have to keep "pushing through" power problems at public schools.

Works Minister: “North Eleuthera Airport Runway Repairs To Begin Tuesday Night”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Repairs are expected to begin on the airport runway in North Eleuthera as early as Tuesday evening according to Works Minister Clay Sweeting.

Minister Moxey inspires next generation of entrepreneurs at JA orientation in Grand Bahama

Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey gave an inspiring talk to scores of highschoolers at the 2026/27 Junior Achievement (JA) Orientation on October 3, 2026 at Champs Community Center under the theme, “Inspire. Prepare. Achieve.” Minister Moxey told the youth that it was their chance to

Minister Coleby-Davis Makes History with Election to SIDS DOCK Executive Council

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PM expected to outline plans for GB

Govt plans to fix bridges on Exuma, Andros and N. Providence, minister says

Drop in unemployment a great thing, minister says

Shoppers say they are not seeing VAT savings

Grammy-Nominated R&B Singer Freddie Jackson Dies At 70

UNITED STATES - Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson, known for his smooth '80s hits "Rock Me Tonight" and "You Are My Lady," has died. He was 70 years old.

Labour Minister: “We’re Working on the Compensation Matching What Skill Workers Want”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Labour Minister Pia Glover-Rolle says that the Ministry of Labour & Public Service is trying to find ways to match the compensation to the skill set of thousands of workers who believe they're not paid what they deserve.

BPSU Projected President Defends Voting Process

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Bahamas Public Services Union's recent elections is facing questions from the losing side, but president-elect Alexander Burrows Jr. is pushing back against claims that proper procedures were not followed.

The Prefect Leadership of Doris Johnson Senior High pays a courtesy call on the Governor General

The Prefect Leadership of Doris Johnson Senior High School, along with Ms. P. Smith, and Mrs. M. Pierre-Paul (Prefect Committee Chairperson), paid a courtesy call upon Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia A. Pratt, Governor General, at Government House on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The post

Madam Justice Guillimina Archer-Minns, sworn in as Justice of the Court of Appeal

Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia A. Pratt administered the Oath of Allegiance, the Judicial Oath, and presented the Instrument of Appointment to the Hon. Madam Justice Guillimina Archer-Minns as Justice of the Court of Appeal during a Swearing-In Ceremony in the Drawing Ro

Raia Cargill to Represent The Bahamas at Regional Tourism Youth Congress in Guyana

Junior Minister of Tourism Raia Cargill will represent The Bahamas at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Regional Tourism Youth Congress in Guyana. The Congress will take place on 8 October in Georgetown as part of the State of the Tourism Industry Conference 2026 (SOTIC 2026), which runs from 5 t

Grand Bahama Ferry meets with the Ministry of Tourism

The Minister of Tourism, the Hon.Glenys Hanna-Martin meets with Kenneth Lewis and executives of Grand Bahama Ferry Holding Company Ltd., October 2, 2026 at the ministry’s offices. Also attending the meeting were Lorraine Armbrister, Permanent Secretary of Tourism; Jackson Weech, Director General of

A Poppy to the Governor General, from the British Legion Bahamas Branch

Mrs. Adina D. Munroe-Charlow, Chairman of the British Legion Bahamas Branch, presented the Governor General, Dame Cynthia A. Pratt with a Poppy in recognition of Remembrance Day during a courtesy call at Government House on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Pictured from left: Harriet Hart (Jr. Volunteer O

In a Virtual Parents Meeting, Education Minister Cooper Talks About the Importance of Partnership Between School and Home

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Science and Technology the Hon. Chester Cooper said there is perhaps no partnership more important to the success of the nation’s education system than the partnership between the home and the school. “We can have excellent teachers, strong school lea

OPM: “Prime Minister Drives Commitment to Cut Egg Imports as Golden Yolk Produces 200,000 Eggs”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Prime Minister Philip Davis visited the Golden Yolk Project according to the Office of the Prime Minister to review its progress, as the government seeks to increase local egg production.

Prime Minister Drives Commitment to Cut Egg Imports as Golden Yolk Produces 200,000 Eggs

Press Statement Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Edward Davis KC visited the Golden Yolk Project to review progress as the Government advances its commitment to increase local egg production, reduce dependence on imports and strengthen national food security. With 200,000 eggs produced, 10,000 laying

Grenada Sets November 5th Date For General Election

GRENADA - Grenada will hold general elections on November 5, 2026, Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell announced, setting the stage for a closely watched contest that will determine whether the National Democratic Congress remains in government.

Motorists Ready to Pump The Brakes on Spiking Prices at the Pump

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Just a few years ago, Bahamians were paying around $4 to $5 a gallon for gas, steady prices that felt manageable, but today, those numbers have nearly doubled as of Monday morning.

Grand Bahama youth encouraged to take hold of opportunities to further advance their island

Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey says the recent launch of the Young Innovators Club serves as proof that the government believes in the capacity of young people to lead today. She encouraged all young Grand Bahamians to take hold of the tools, opportunities and programs that have be

The Bahamas secured a second term on the Council for the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

The Bahamas has secured another term on the Council of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the global body headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, for the 2027–2029 term. The country was elected to one of three available seats in Group 4, representing Small Island DevelopingState

Minister Bowleg highlights National Youth Month in the House of Assembly, and those who ‘dedicated their lives to paving the way for young people’

While giving his Official Communication highlighting October as National Youth Month, on September 30, 2026, in the House of Assembly, Minister of Youth and Sports the Hon. Mario Bowleg stated this is a time “youth leaders, youth organizations, youth workers, stakeholders, and young people from acro

Prime Minister Davis Offers Condolences on the Passing of Steve McKinney

Press Statement Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Davis released a statement via social media offering condolences to the family of veteran broadcaster the late Steve McKinney who died at his home this morning. The post Prime Minister Davis Offers Condolences on the Passing of Steve McKinney appeared f

National Insurance Board Celebrates 52nd Anniversary

Minister of Labour, the Public Service and National Insurance the Hon. Pia Glover-Rolle, along with the management and staff of the National Insurance Board (NIB), commemorated the organization’s 52nd anniversary at a church service held at Bahamas Harvest Church. During the service, Minister Glover

Girl Guides launch 'cookie month' with presentation to the governor general

King’s visit to focus on youth, culture and conservation

Bahamian legal access platform to contest international awards

PM Davis Delivers Remarks At The Ultimate Bahamian Brewing Festival

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Commonwealth Brewery's 40th anniversary recognized by Prime Minister Philip Davis as evidence of the value of sustained investment, international partnership, and Bahamian talent in manufacturing.

Foreign Affairs Minister Addresses GB Workforce Challenges

GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS - Employment challenges affecting Grand Bahama continuing to make headlines in recent weeks.

Pintard: Grand Lucayan Dispute Not Over, Rand Needs More Resources

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Opposition Leader Michael Pintard says he does not believe the dispute over payments to former Grand Lucayan workers has been settled.

Noble Preparatory Academy Experiences HOA Session

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - From the classroom to parliament, students from Noble Preparatory Academy taken on a very important and informative field trip this week.

Court of Appeal Upholds Decision To Refuse Bail For Man Accused of Murdering Former Tall Pines MP

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - An Appeal Court has upheld a judge's decision to refuse bail for a man accused of the murder of former parliamentarian Donald Saunders during an attempted hold-up.