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Bases for Family Islands to Combat Drug Trafficking

The Bahamas and The United States held a Joint Drug Task Force Meeting on Friday, December 14, 2007, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,...

Telemedicine Programme gets High Praise from Abaco Resident

Minister of Health and Social Development Dr. the Hon. Hubert A. Minnis visits with Mr. Charles Bartlett of Marsh Harbour, Abaco, on Wednesday, December...

‘Exciting Things’ Planned for Freeport’s Economy

Senator the Hon. Dion Foulkes Minister of Maritime Affairs and Labour. By Clunis Devaney NASSAU, Bahamas - A Government Minister declared on Thursday (December 20, 2007)...

National Advisory Crime Council Holds First Meeting

National Advisory Crime Council members pose with Minister of National Security the Hon. O.A.T. "Tommy Turnquest, at Ministry of National Security, "Church House" Complex,...

Governor-General Hosts Annual Christmas Luncheon for Cabinet

Cabinet members pose for an official group photograph at the annual Christmas Luncheon at Government House hosted by the Governor General His Excellency Arthur...

Public Safety Remains a Government Priority

Sem. Hon. Claire Hepburn/ Attorney General By Clunis Devaney NASSAU, Bahamas – Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Senator the Hon. Claire Hepburn said...

The Bahamas Set to Host ‘Important’ CHA Conference

The Bahamas will host the Caribbean Hotel Association Marketplace at the Atlantis Resort from January 13 – 15, 2008. In attendance at the press...

Cabinet Staff Give Christmas Gifts to Robert Smith Ward

Cabinet Office Staff presented Christmas gifts to patients of the Robert Smith Ward, Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre, for the third time, at the Cabinet Office....

Youth Asked to Support ‘Stop the Violence’ Concert

Bahamian Choir in concert. (file photo)  By: Llonella Gilbert NASSAU, Bahamas --- The Young Bahamian Music Society is asking for public’s support at its “Stop the...

Governor-General Receives Books

  Governor-General His Excellency Arthur D. Hanna (right) receives copies of the books "Social Justice Through The Eyes Of Wesley" and "To Be Silent Would...

Progressive Young Liberals Attacks FNM Government

PLPs at a mass rally on Clifford Park. (file Photo)  Nassau Bahamas - Progressive Liberal Party youths in a press release launched an attack against...

Governor-General Promotes Healthy Living

Governor-General, His Excellency the Hon. Arthur D. Hanna is greeted by staff of the Flamingo Gardens Clinic during his visit to the healthcare facility...

Amended Rules Provide for Revised Fees, Machine Readable Passport

By Clunis Devaney NASSAU, Bahamas -The Government has amended the Passport Rules to provide for a technologically advanced e-Passport system, which will result in revised...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Reviewing Overseas Missions

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs the Hon. Brent Symonette (centre) addresses the Honourary Counsular Corps Christmas Luncheon on Wednesday, December 13,...

Sandilands Celebrates with Charles Davies Junkanoo Parade

Mr. Charles Davies takes part in the Junkanoo Parade named after him at Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre. (Photo/Tim Aylen) Nassau, The Bahamas - Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre...

Archbishop Calls on Prime Minister

Archbishop Patrick Pinder (left), Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham (centre) and Father Kendrick Forbes pose during a courtesy...

Plane Crash Landed in Freeport, Grand Bahama

The white, grey, black, and red Beech 18 aircraft that crash landed near the air traffic control tower in Freeport Grand Bahama. Freeport, Grand Bahama...

Junior Junkanoo Starts the Holidays as the Competition Begin on Bay...

Straw dolls of Revere Academy move along the parade route at the 20th annual Junior Junkanoo parade last evening. Click to Listen as C.R Walker...

PLP Leader Christie: The Gloves Are Off

PLPs supporters wearing their 'No Turning Back' t-shirt at mass rally just before the May 2 nd elections.   Nassau, The Bahamas - Addressing the enthusiastic...

Geriatric Hospital, SRC to Receive Upgrades

Minister of Health and Social Development Dr. the Hon. Hubert A. Minnis (left) tours a section of the Child and Adolescent Unit at the...

Awards for BahamArts Winners

New instruments were awarded, on December 11, 2007, to winners of BahamArts “Battle of the Bands” competition, during a presentation at the Bahamas Agricultural...

Another Bahamian Jailed for Drug Trafficking in Florida

MIAMI, FL, - A 35-year-old Bahamas national and his Fort Lauderdale friend could face a maximum of 40 years in prison if convicted on...

Continued Cooperation is Key to Success in ‘Gun War’

Minister Tommy Turnquest at the Police Reserve passing out ceremony. By: Matt Maura NASSAU, The Bahamas --- The continued cooperation between the United States of America...

IDB No Stranger to Funding Projects in The Bahamas

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President Luis Alberto Moreno and delegation, accompanied Government officials, visited Exuma. From left are IDB Representative Oscar Spencer, President Moreno...

Festival in the Workplace Institute launched

Sharon Williams of The University of the Virgin Islands makes an impromptu dance as Ancient Man, accompanied by Paul K. Lowe performs at the...

DPM Symonette says BIFF Creating Avenues for Local Talent

NASSAU, The Bahamas -- Audience members at the Bahamas International Film Festival watch 79-year-old musician James Brewster sing, in the documentary "Jamesie: King of...

Daniel Smith Died in Doctor's Hospital from a Cocktail of Drugs

Death, Drugs and Court of Inquiry - The inquest into the mysterious death of Daniel Smith son of Anna Nicole at Doctor's Hospital continued...

Scotia Bank Donates Bus to Mary Ingraham Home

Sharing in the presentation are; Mr. Melvin Lewis, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mary Ingraham Centre and Treasurer of the Bahamas...

Fred Mitchell Continues Debate in the House

Nassau, The Bahamas - Presenting his views on Crime, The collapsed state of the Public Service and the issue of Prison Service officers’...

Destination Bahamas Book Launched

Book publisher Michael Phillips (left), public relations agent Diane Phillips and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs the Hon. Brent Symonette at...