A comprehensive program, developed and delivered by the Bahamas
Technical and Vocational Institution (BTVI), has resulted in 135
participants strengthening and gaining new soft skills.
The
four-week program, in conjunction with Revive Academy and the Citizen
Security and Justice Program (CSJP), included, but were not limited to
topics such as communication skills, resume writing, social netiquette,
problem solving, time management, critical thinking, personal branding
and job search skills...
More than 350 persons participated in the University of The Bahamas (UB)
Virtual UBFIT Fun Run Walk Bike Skate Push 5K/10K race that happened
over the weekend in a tangible display of support for wellness and the
University.
In its fourth year, but the first in a virtual
format, the UBFIT race attracted participants in Exuma, Andros, Long
Island, New Providence...
The New Providence Ecology Park (NPEP) demonstrated its commitment to
support the Bahamas Alliance for Animal Rights to Kindness (BAARK) in
its mission to reduce canine homelessness and animal suffering, donating
$3,000 to the organization at a cheque presentation held Tuesday, April
6th at the landfill.
Since January 7th, 2021, NPEP and BAARK
have worked together to reduce the number of canines at the landfill,
successfully spaying and neutering more than 50 dogs...
Bahamian recording artist and producer Kirkland ‘KB’ Bodie is not
relenting in his pursuit to engage his fans and the wider community in
discussions on issues impacting the environment. Evidence of this is
the release of a new single Das Why We Savin’ Da Bays.
Since
joining the non-profit environmental group, Save the Bays, and even
before that, Bodie has written, produced and performed a number of songs...
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis
signs the Book of Condolence in memory of His Royal Highness Prince
Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at the Office of the Governor General on
Monday morning, April 12, 2021.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Works the Hon.
Desmond Bannister is appealing to the Bahamian public to follow laws
including health and immigration laws, and the building code.
In
a Communication to Parliament Monday, April 12, Minister Bannister
addressed recent operations conducted in the Abaco Shantytown and the
second phase of the planned operation...
Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith
signs the Book of Condolence in memory of His Royal Highness Prince
Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at the Office of the Governor General on
Monday morning, April 12, 2021. (BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson)
Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith
received Letters of Credence from His Excellency Lars-Steen Nielsen,
Non-resident Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark to The Commonwealth of
The Bahamas during a virtual presentation at the Office of the
Governor-General on Monday, April 12, 2021.
The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) is not surprised by recent
reports of a third COVID-19 wave likely to impact The Bahamas. The
Minnis administration has failed to implement the best COVID-19 travel
strategy to keep the average Bahamian safe and kick start our tourism
economy. This is despite the DNA leadership presenting them with a
comprehensive COVID-19 plan to effectively mitigate the spread of
COVID-19, and fund domestic testing and tracing efforts.
One of our key objectives in sharing our plan with the government was to ultimately prevent or mitigate against another wave...
The Cabinet Office announces for general information that in observance
of the official period of mourning on the passing of His Royal Highness
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the National Flag will be flown daily
at half-mast until sunset on the 17th April, 2021...
Persons 50 years of age and over and restaurant and retail workers may
begin making appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, effective
immediately.
Appointments may be made on https://vax.gov.bs for the following vaccination sites...
Reporting Events Supposedly Attributable to Vaccination or
Immunization (ESAVI) after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is essential.
These reports assist the Ministry of Health to investigate and
determine if the stated symptoms are definitively related to vaccination
and provide any necessary support to the person who is experiencing the
symptoms. The public is reminded that events after receiving the
COVID-19 vaccine...
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis issued the following
letter to the Government of the United Kingdom on the passing of His
Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh:
“It
is with deep sadness and sorrow that we have learnt of the passing of
His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Her
Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II on 9 April 2021...
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis spent the morning on Friday touring various medical facilities in Grand Bahama.
The
first stop was the Rand Memorial Hospital, where he was met by Managing
Director of the Public Hospitals Authority Catherine Weech, and Rand
Administrator Sharon Williams. Ms. Weech explained that there are two
phases that have deadlines of April 12 for section A and April 19 for
section B...
See enclosed Statement from Dr. the Hon. Ewart Brown, former Premier of Bermuda on the passing of The Duke of Edinburgh:
Wanda and I would like to extend our deepest condolences to Her
Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family on the passing of The Duke of
Edinburgh.
On Prince Philip's visit to Bermuda in
2009, we found him to be thoughtful, engaging, and witty — an energetic
and delightful presence for all who encountered him...
BREEF is proud to announce St Anne’s School student, Schemia Major as
the winner of the 2021 Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE)
National Competition. Her winning photo entry titled “Who said a Kalik
bottle couldn’t be a plant pot?” offers creative thinking to combat
pollution and waste by reducing and reusing items that would otherwise
be discarded and turning them into something purposeful. Schemia will
receive a brand-new GoPro HD camera gifted by BREEF to support her
future in environmental reporting. She will now represent The Bahamas in
the 2022 Foundation of Environmental Education (FEE) international YRE
competition...
Saint Lucia Extends Deepest Condolences on passing of HRH Prince Philip
The
Government of Saint Lucia extends condolences to Her Majesty Queen
Elizabeth II on the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The
Duke of Edinburgh.
On behalf of the Government
and People of Saint Lucia, Prime Minister Honourable Allen Chastanet
extended condolences to the entire Royal Family and the people of the
United Kingdom...
On Thursday, 8th April, 2021, the Ministry of Public Works (MOPW)
coordinated a multi-agency operation, with the assistance and advice of
the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF); the Royal Bahamas Defence Force
(RBDF); Bahamas Customs Department; the Bahamas Department of
Immigration; Bahamas Power and Light (BPL); and private sector partners
in the unregulated community known as “The Farm” near to Treasure Cay,
Abaco...
The administration of the COVID-19 vaccine on Abaco and the Abaco
Cays will take place from Thursday 15 April to Monday 19 April.
The Cabinet Office announces for general information that in observance
of the official period of mourning on the passing of His Royal Highness
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the National Flag will be flown daily
at half-mast until sunset on the 17th April, 2021...
Saint Lucia Extends Deepest Condolences on passing of HRH Prince Philip