America Bahamas A large brushfire was threatening homes and buildings as it swept through Grand Bahama, in the Regency Park and North Bahamia areas especially; flames were fully estinguished in 24 hours, no casualties occurred
America Bahamas 11.157 road accidents, of which 2.234 involved minor and registered serious injuries or fatalities (66), were recorded in Bahamas in 2024, marking a 30% increase from the 51 fatalities of 2023
America Bahamas Amid efforts to achieve universal health coverage, a bill will soon be introduced to move the Chronic Drug Prescription Plan under the National Health Insurance, said Minister of Health and Welfare, Michael Darville
America Bahamas Almost 500 retired civil servants have been re-employed by the government, Minister of Labour and Civil Service Pia Glover-Rolle confirmed
America Bahamas Aisha Bowe, Bahamian aerospace engineer and future astronaut, former NASA rocket scientist and technology entrepreneur, has been appointed as the country's official collaboration advisor after the historic agreement with SpaceX
America Bahamas Central Grand Bahama MP Iram Lewis called on the Davis administration to save the Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts, which needs $400.000 to keep its doors open
America Bahamas The pending industry agreements with the Bahamas Physician's Union and the Consultant Physician Staff Association could be finalised and signed by early February according to Labour Minister Pia Glover-Rolle
America Bahamas VAT on food sold in grocery shops will be reduced by 50% as of 1 April, when the rate will pass from 10% to 5%; the measure will not apply to food prepared in delicatessen shops
America Bahamas The Consultant Physicians Staff Association lamented the fact that an industry agreement has yet to be finalized over three years after the last one expired and called on the government to address the issue so that it is not “forced to take action"
America Bahamas FxPro Group's digital bank Bankpro has launched a private digital bank for individuals and businesses, regulated by the Central Bank of The Bahamas, which will include investment and trading tools
America Bahamas Bahamian musical legend John Berkley ‘Peanuts’ Taylor passed away at the age of 89; in a press statement issued Tuesday afternoon the nation’s leader asserted The Bahamas has lost one of its "finest sons”
America Bahamas A Sunday church service at Jubilee Cathedral today 1 December will kick off the Disabilities Awareness Week, which will until 7 December, officially observed in the country with initiatives that bring together people, public sector and stakeholders
America Bahamas The Inter-American Development Bank approved a Conditional Credit Line for Investment Projects of $100 million, with a first loan of $50 million, to upgrade potable water supply and sanitation services in the Family Islands and New Providence