Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism Investments and Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper met with His Excellency Mr. Ahmad Agil Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and his delegation, on Tuesday, February 15, 2022.  The bilateral meeting was held in the conference room of the Office of the Prime Minister, Cecil Wallace-Whitfield Centre on West Bay Street. The Official Visit to The Bahamas took place February 14-15, 2022...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday, February 14, held a special farewell reception for Permanent Secretary Mr. Peter Deveaux-Isaacs, Sr. After over 30 years in the Public Service, Mr. Deveaux-Isaacs entered retirement, leaving behind a legacy of stellar service to the country. During the reception Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Public Service the Hon. Fred Mitchell thanked Mr. Deveaux-Isaacs for his contribution to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and his selfless dedication to The Bahamas at home and abroad.

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Public Service of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas the Hon. Fred Mitchell, and Assistant Minister/Office of Public and Cultural Diplomacy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, United Arab Emirates, His Excellency Omar Ghobash.

The signing of this MOU begins a fruitful relationship between The Bahamas and the UAE. The UAE government is committed to providing technical assistance through their Technical Assistance Programme...

The University of The Bahamas, North, announced February 4, 2022 that the university has received a grant of $500,000 from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) as part of a Technical Cooperation Agreement intended to create a Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Grand Bahama.  The announcement was made during a press conference at the Grand Lucayan.

The $500,000 grant serves as a bridge between the education system of today and the bright future of tomorrow, remarked Senator the Hon. Kirkland Russell...

The National Training Agency (NTA) held an orientation for its latest group of participants, COHORT 19, February 15, 2022 at its Gladstone Road offices.  The group was addressed by the Hon. Lisa Rahming, Minister of State in the Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development, who encouraged each of them to take advantage of the opportunity ahead, noting that their tomorrow starts today.

Franklyn Williams (pictured left) took the Oath of Office as Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, administered by Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith, during a brief ceremony at the Office of the Governor General, Tuesday, February 15, 2022.  

(BIS Photos/Letisha Henderson)...

Minister of State for Public Service, the Hon. Pia Glover-Rolle, announced, February 11, 2022 during a visit to Grand Bahama that the Ministry will undergo restructuring to improve service in the Northern Region.  According to Minister Glover-Rolle, who was on her third visit to the island as Minister, financial matters will be dealt with as soon as possible: “As I would have said in my inaugural House of Assembly contribution, for every payment that is delayed

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon. Mario Bowleg told junkanoo leaders in Grand Bahama that at the end of the day, Grand Bahama needs to establish its own Junkanoo committee, in order to advance its culture in that city.

The Bahamas welcomed His Excellency Ahmad Agil Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism, and the Chairman of the Saudi Development Fund of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to an Official Visit on Monday, February 14, 2022.

Senators shared love with Bishop Walter Hanchell and Great Commission Ministries February 14, 2022 with a donation of fresh fruit, vegetables and cash.

Senate President the Hon. LaShell Adderley said the bi-partisan effort of Government and Opposition Senators is a contribution towards the feeding, sheltering, and sick and shut-in programmes...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation (MOTIA), the Hon. Chester Cooper officially opened Bahamas Fast Ferries new $20 million terminal in Abaco.

Via a service agreement, BFF will be transporting staff, employees, and members of Baker’s Bay Golf & Ocean Club between Marsh Harbour and Baker’s Bay...

During the Occasion of The Bahamas becoming a signatory to the United Nations Multi-Country Sustainable Development Co-Operation Framework, on February 11, 2022, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis said that the signing event comes at an opportune time for The Bahamas.

“Like the rest of the world, The Bahamas is still steadying itself amid the continuing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Prime Minister Davis said at the event held at the Office of the Prime Minister, on Goodman’s Bay...

“We can always build the future for our youth, but our youth must prepare themselves for the future,” said Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon. Mario Bowleg, during relaunch of the Fresh Start Program in Grand Bahama on Friday, February 11, 2022 at the Foster Pestaina Hall, Christ the King Church.

Minister Bowleg, who was the guest speaker during the relaunch, told the 50 young participants of the program that success is not something that comes easily or lightly, pointing out that it comes with hard work and determination...

Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs, Hon. Clay Sweeting told newly elected Local Government officials that now is a good time to be in local government.

The government has announced that the Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) has a new board of Directors. The announcement was made on Thursday, 10th February at the Office of the Prime Minister. During a brief press conference, Minister of Economic Affairs, Senator the Hon. Michael Halkitis said that the new board members are “diverse, young and youthful” and are committed to meeting the objectives of empowering micro, small and medium-sized businesses in the country. The board is headed by businessman, Lorne Basden...

NEWLY APPOINTED President of the Bahamas Agriculture & Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) Senator The Honorable Dr. Erecia Hepburn on Tuesday paid a courtesy call to Minister of Social Services and Urban Development Obie Wilchcombe where she discussed BAMSI becoming an authorised vendor of the ministry’s Food Assistance (voucher) programme. The move would provide marginalized individuals and communities greater access to fruits and vegetables.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper paid respects to the late Rev. Dr. Charles W. Saunders CM, CBE, JP, Pastor Emeritus of Salem Union Baptist Church, former educator and distinguished civil servant, at the Lie-in-Repose at William Thompson Auditorium, Jean Street, Gleniston Gardens on Wednesday, February 9, 2022.  Minister Cooper signed the Book of Condolence (Bishop Neil Ellis and Rev. Dr. William Thompson look on); viewed the body, and greeted the family. (BIS Photos/Letisha Henderson)

The Hon. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (MOTIA) met with the new Hotel Licensing Board, January 12, 2022.  Also at the meeting were Reginald Saunders, Permanent Secretary, MOTIA; John Pinder, Parliamentary Secretary, MOTIA; and Ms .Glenda Johnson, Chief Licensing Officer, Hotel Licensing Department, MOTIA.

Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs, the Hon. Clay Sweeting, said he is pleased with the number of individuals who recently nominated for the upcoming Local Government elections on January 27.

Nomination Day was on January 6. Some 617 persons nominated, however, this number could dwindle if persons decide to withdraw from the register...