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Civilian Employees Lauded for Role in Crime Fight

By: Matt Maura NASSAU, Bahamas - The Royal Bahamas Police Force is taking “decisive action with notable successes” in countering crime and criminality within the...

Wellness Centre at College of the Bahamas Opened

Minister of State for Youth and Sports the Hon. Byran Woodside and College of the Bahamas president Janyne Hodder cut the ribbon to officially...

Sir Arthur Foulkes sworn in as Deputy to the Governor General

Sir Arthur Foulkes is sworn in as Deputy to Governor General, His Excellency Arthur D. Hanna by Chief Justice Sir Burton Hall on Friday,...

Coconut Grove Clinic and Public Health Celebrate Patron’s 100th Birthday

The Department of Public Health (DPH) celebrated the 100th birthday of client Mrs. Rhoda Johnson-Jackson on Thursday, February 14, 2008 at her residence on...

Junkanoo Workshops and Performances Planned for Isle of Wight, UK

RYDE, ISLE OF WIGHT, United Kingdom – Cultural stakeholders from The Bahamas and the Isle of Wight (IOW) pose, on February 12, 2008, during...

Collins House to be Transformed into a National Museum

Members of the Antiquities, Monuments and Museums Corporation, Newport Collaborative Architects and Minister of State for Culture the Hon. Charles Maynard, centre, pose for...

Nation’s Youth Cite Poverty, Illiteracy and Poor Parenting as Reasons for...

Minister of National Security and Immigration the Hon. Tommy Turnquest gives his contribution to debate on the formation of a House Select Committee on...

Labour Minister Gives Report on Status of GB Power Union Talks

Pictured from left are Anthony Lopez, Vice President of Finance, Grand Bahama Power Company, E.O. Ferrell, President & CEO Grand Bahama Power Company, Sen....

Minister McCartney Speaks to Importance of Homeowner Protection

By Clunis Devaney NASSAU, Bahamas - The practice by unscrupulous building contractors preying on unsuspecting single mothers must stop, Minister of State for Tourism and...

U.S. Ambassador Ned L. Siegel And Wife Tour BNT

Shown at the tour are; Pericles Maillis, Deputy President, BNT; Lynn Gape, Deputy Executive Director, BNT; Robin Symonette, Honorary Secretary, BNT; Ambassador Ned...

Government’s Housing Resolutions to Bring Closure for Homeowners

By Clunis Devaney NASSAU, Bahamas – The failure of the former administration to convey land to the Ministry of Housing has caused many Bahamians to...

Eight Mile Rock's East Local Government Committee Appointed

OATH OF OFFICE -Administrator for West Grand Bahama District, Mr. Rufus Johnson is pictured as he delivered the Oath of Office to three new...

Severe Weather Causes Damage at Lucayan Harbour

Roofing torn off by a tornado that landed on Grand Bahama Wednesday morning. FREEPORT, Grand Bahama - A suspected tornado passed thought Freeport Harbour...

Another Teenager Murdered In Bahamian Classroom

Nassau, Bahamas - Residents call for greater parental care and attention given to children amid the murder of a 17 year old on the...

Youth Leader Calls for Society to end ‘Protection’ of Criminals

Minister of National Security and Immigration, the Hon. Tommy Turnquest answers questions during the Q&A section of the first National Youth Anti-Crime and Non-Violence...

Government Takes “Decisive Steps” to Curb Illicit Smuggling and Transnational Crime

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Tommy Turnquest presents Marine Seaman Dominique Rigby with the Best Marine Recruit Award during the Graduating Ceremony for...

Nursing Legend Mary Johnson Retires from Frontline Nursing

Minister of Health and Social Development, Dr. the Hon. Hubert Minnis (right) and Minister of State for Social Development, the Hon. Loretta Butler-Turner present...

Crime and Criminality High on Government’s Agenda

CHURCH SERVICE –Pictured from left are Acting Commissioner of Police Reginald Ferguson, Assistant Commissioner of Police Eugene Cartwright and Assistant Director of Immigration James...

Members of Sigma Pi Phi Call on the Governor General

Members of the Sigma Pi Phi fraternity call on Governor General, His Excellency Arthur Hanna at Government House on Tuesday, February 12, 2008. (Photo/Kristaan...

Bahamas Ratifies International Maritime Labour Convention 2006

The Ratification and Presentation Ceremony of the Maritime Labour Convention was held Monday, February 11, 2008 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Goodman's Bay...

The Bahamas Tourism in Trouble as Caribbean Countries Will be Impacted...

Nassau, Bahamas - A top official from the International Monetary Fund is predicting the U.S. economic slowdown will also cause a slowdown in Caribbean...

Teachers and Union Officials Intimidated In The Bahamas

Nassau, The Bahamas - Here is a story you will never hear a single word spoken about by your 'Bias' media in The Bahamas....

Bahamas Press Now Upgraded With Visual/Audio Feeds

Nassau, Bahamas - Bahamaspress.com sends a warm welcome our many global partners that enjoy this interactive website emanating from The Bahamas. It is our...

The Bahamas to Host 5.5 World Championship 2008 Regatta

Minister of State for Youth and Sports the Hon. Byran Woodside (centre) recently presenting 5.5 World Championship 2008 Regatta Chairman Mr. John Lawrence (left)...