Bahamas

Parliament has been dissolved and voters’ register closed yesterday, while today the writs will be issued for snap elections five months ahead of the constitutional deadline; Bahamians will go to the polls on 12 May to elect a new government

Traces of cocaine, caffeine and common painkillers have been found in sharks off the coast of the island of Eleuthera; results of the new study highlight the deepening impact of human pollution on Bahamian marine life

Following several recent industrial accidents, Minister of Labour and the Public Service Pia Glover-Rolle expressed deep concern and stated that officials will ensure sites are inspected correctly and plan training or retraining to operate heavy equipment

Land clearing for new New Providence Specialty Hospital is expected to begin within days and government pledged to buy another 15 ambulances, signals of the administration's commitment to optimize urgency response and health services

Grand-Bahama first temporary shelter has been inaugurated in Pine Forest, Eight Mile Rockfirst; comprising 10 fully-equipped units, the shelter is designed to provide holistic support and help residents transition from need to long-term self-sufficiency

Committed to the support of Eleuthera and the Family Islands by modernizing aviation infrastructure, government announced a $14,525M contract for the full reconstruction of the Rock Sound International Airport runway, to be completed in 12 months

Eight Bahamians received the 2026 New Year’s Day Honours by King Charles III in St James Palace in London; The Most Excellent Order of The British Empire OBE is a highly distinguished honour awarding excellence in various activities

The Hunan Demonstration Farm at Gladstone Road Agricultural Centre was officially handed over to the Bahamian government from the People's Republic of China; for over two years it has nurtured knowledge, innovation, friendship said Agriculture Minister

In the largest removal operation undertaken this year, Deportation Unit carried out deportation of a total of 105 Haitian nationals to Cap-Haitien, Haiti, on a chartered flight departing from Lynden Pindling International Airport, New Providence

The new Polycarbonate Biometric Voter’s Card, to be rolled out before elections, has been presented to the media in a press conference hosted by the Parliamentary Registration Department to enhance public awareness

Assessments and cleanup were underway in areas of the southern and central Bahamas after Hurricane Melissa swept through the country, uprooting trees, tearing down utility poles and damaging some roofs; most residents were relieved they dodged the worst

Construction of the $4.5 million Abaco Hurricane Shelter and Community Centre in Marsh Harbour is completed; the shelter is capable of housing 400 to 800 people during storms and natural disasters, 3% of Abaco's population, hopefully reaching 10%