America Bahamas As public schools prepare to open on Monday, Minister confirmed that 99% of repairs and renovations will be completed; he toured institutes with other education officials to assess the progress made by contractors over the summer
America Bahamas Government is called to address a long-running dispute between taxi and livery drivers at Pindling International Airport: people lament poor management, short-term arrangements and a 2002 interim solution still in practice contrasting the Road Traffic Act
America Bahamas The Unregulated Community Action Task Force in North Andros identified over 100 unregulated structures for demolition: a 28-day notice will anticipate the works; the task force was formed by Davis administration in a bid to rid The Bahamas of shantytowns
America Bahamas 10 pounds of suspected hydroponic marijuana have been seized by the police during a special operation on the shoreline in western New Providence
America Bahamas The Bahamas is ranked the fourth least corrupt country in the Americas behind Canada, Uruguay and Barbados, and ahead of the United States, in Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index 2025
America Bahamas The Bahamas Digital Arrival Card (BDAC) has been introduced in a pilot phase; it is the first time in Bahama's history that an electronic system will replace the traditional paper-based immigration form required for incoming visitors
America 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
America Bahamas 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
America Bahamas 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
America Bahamas 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
America Bahamas 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
America Bahamas 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
America Bahamas 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