Newly-appointed Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Iram
Lewis joined Permanent Secretary Eugene Poitier and Under Secretary
Montez Williams in meeting with Head of the Youth Division Sandena Neely
and technical officers in that division, on March 3, 2021, at the
Ministry's offices on University Boulevard. There was also a virtual
presentation with the Grand Bahama office and a group photo with
division members. Among youth programmes discussed were: Youth
Ambassadors; Youth Leaders' Certification; Fresh-Start; Job Ready; and
Be Inspired...
The Pan American Health Organization and World Health Organization
(PAHO-WHO) donated 11 tablets to the Over-the-Hill Community
Development Partnership Initiative of Office of the Prime Minister to
facilitate hybrid learning at the Centreville Overtown Community
Center.
PAHO-WHO’s collaboration with the Over-the Hill Community Development Partnership Initiative commenced in 2018...
The Cabinet Office wishes to advise the general public that Daylight
Saving Time will commence on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 2:00 a.m. and
will continue until 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 7, 2021
Newly-appointed Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Iram
Lewis joined Permanent Secretary Eugene Poitier and Under Secretary
Montez Williams in meeting with officers of the Ministry's Sports
Department, on March 3, 2021, at the Ministry's Head Office, on
University Boulevard. Among topics discussed were ongoing programmes
under the purview of the Department and Minister Lewis' input on future
sports initiatives...
Newly-appointed Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Iram
Lewis made a surprise visit to the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium
and Betty Kelly Kenning Aquatics Center, on March 2, 2021. He
interacted with student athletes, parents, coaches, and administrators
-- including President of the BAAA Drumeco Archer. Minister Lewis also
had a brief impromptu talk with members of his Ministry's custodial
staff that day.
Dr. William F. Pickard, The Bahamas’ Honorary Consul to Michigan, USA,
received his Letter of Commission from the Hon. Darren A. Henfield,
M.P., Minister of Foreign Affairs this morning at the Ministry’s
Headquarters, Goodman’s Bay Corporate Centre.
On hand for the
presentation were, His Excellency Sidney Collie, Bahamas’ Ambassador to
the United States, Mr. Peter Deveaux-Isaacs...
Recently-appointed Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of the United
States of America, Usha E. Pitts paid a courtesy call on Senator the
Hon. Carl Bethel, QC, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs on
March 3, 2021 at the Ministry.
Members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force recently partnered with the
Public Hospital Authority to conduct a Blood Drive on Thursday, February
25th, 2021 at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre facility.
The
drive, which enforces the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond
King’s strategic objective of strengthening relationships with local
agencies and the community at large in the spirit of giving, was
organized by Commander Natasha Miller, Commanding Officer for the RBDF’s
Military Police and Force Protection Unit...
Ministry of National Security's Acting Permanent Secretary Cheryl Darville and Deputy Permanent Secretary Lisa Adderley joined Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle and officers of the Royal Bahamas Police Force at the RBPF Church Service and Unveiling of the Commissioner's Flag, on March 1, 2021, at the Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries, Carmichael Road.
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - Tonight at Caribbean Barrel Restaurant
& Sport Bar it's Seafood Rake n Scrape Wednesday with Leo Saunders
& Tropical Waves Live! 10% discount on all Seafood Plus FREE Conch
Salad samples from 6PM! Caribbean Barrel Restaurant & Sport Bar next
to Bell Channel Inn. @caribarrel
The Cabinet Office informs the general public that the Prime Minister
has advised His Excellency the Governor-General to appoint Mrs. Pakesia
Parker-Edgecombe, M.P., Parliamentary Secretary, in the Office of the
Prime Minister, as Minister of State for Disaster Preparedness,
Management and Reconstruction, in the Office of the Prime Minister, with
effect from her taking the oath of office...
As one bank shuttered its brick-and-mortar operations in Exuma, a
money transfer service opened shop over the weekend providing convenient
services for those who prefer in person transactions when sending and
receiving money.
On Saturday, GraceKennedy Money
Services (GKMS) welcomed customers at its newest location, Forbes’
D&Z Customs Brokerage in George Town...
The Ministry of Finance concluded an agreement with the OMNI
Financial Group and the Association of Bahamas Marinas (OMNI/ABM) to
launch a digital payment solution for the collection of charter fees
from mega yachts and other charter operators in The Bahamas.
“This
development is extremely significant as we have traditionally seen a
lot of revenue leakage in the charter operator space...
The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) and Plant & Food
Research, a New Zealand Crown Research Institute, will host a virtual
training workshop on Wednesday, 3 March 2021. The session—which will be
conducted with the assistance of Prof Mona Webber of the Marine Science
Centre, UWI, Mona Campus, Jamaica—will focus on techniques for
harvesting, handling, species identification and processing of Sargassum
seaweed for initial evaluation.
It will be attended by the four
target countries for field work, The Bahamas...
It is a debilitating reproductive health concern for women. Still, very few persons are talking about it.
“Endometriosis
affects persons from all walks of life. There is no discrimination,”
said obstetrician and gynecologist, Dr Shamanique Bodie-Williams.
“There
is a stigma associated with chronic pain symptoms. You are not going to
usually walk around and express how painful your menstrual cycles are...
With this week’s resignation of Leniesha Rolle, the country now faces a
dire situation in which not one single member of the Cabinet of the
Bahamas is a woman.
In the 21st Century, this should be
unthinkable. This is a sad comment upon, but – we are forced to admit –
also a fair reflection of, the truly shameful state of gender rights in
this country...
See enclosed remarks by Prime Minister Minnis - Debate on 2020 Fiscal Strategy Report & Public Financial Management, Debt Management, Statistics and Public Procurement Bills, today, in the House of Assembly:
Mr. Speaker,
Last year I told Bahamians that we were in a fight against COVID-19 and a fight to save lives...
See enclosed remarks by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis at the swearing in of the Hon. Iram Lewis as Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture at the Office of the Governor General, March 1, 2021:
I am pleased that the Hon. Iram Lewis has accepted the appointment as Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture.
On behalf of the Government and people of The Bahamas may I congratulate him on his appointment...
The Cabinet Office announces for general information the appointment of
Mr. George Carey as Chairman of the Public Disclosure Commission,
effective 1st March, 2021. Mr. Carey replaces Mr. Myles LaRoda who
tendered his resignation, effective 18th February, 2021...
The Hon. Iram Lewis was sworn in as Minister of Youth, Sports and
Culture by His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith, Governor
General, during a ceremony at the Office of the Governor General, One
Montagu Place, East Bay Street, on Monday, March 1, 2021. Prime Minister
the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis gave remarks.
The Cabinet Office wishes to advise the general public that Daylight
Saving Time will commence on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 2:00 a.m. and
will continue until 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 7, 2021
Dr. William F. Pickard, The Bahamas’ Honorary Consul to Michigan, USA,
received his Letter of Commission from the Hon. Darren A. Henfield,
M.P., Minister of Foreign Affairs this morning at the Ministry’s
Headquarters, Goodman’s Bay Corporate Centre.
