Peter Roker aims to help several local charities with “One Penny Per Foot Walk” challenge
Peter Roker, a well-known Bahamian fuel retailer, 80, is set to assist three local charities with a much-needed financial boost. Peter Roker - “Just Because
COP26 Ambassador for SIDS expresses support on Dominica’s climate resiliency efforts
The COP26 Ambassador for Asia/Pacific, the Caribbean, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) expressed his support towards Dominica's efforts in becoming the world's first climate-resilient nation. In a tweet, Ambassador Ken O’Flaherty—who also serves as United Kingdom's ambassador for the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference or
Caribbean leaders urged to push for climate financing at COP27
Make developed countries honor past pledges for climate assistance. This was the call of the Bahamas Prime Minister to his fellow Caribbean leaders as they convened in the recent meeting of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Nassau to discuss about climate change resiliency. In a speech, Bahamian
Bahamas records growth of 13.7% in 2021
CARICOM Business - The Bahamas recorded real economic growth of 13.7% in 2021 with economic activity in nominal terms expanding by 15.6%. According to the Bahamas National Statistical Institute Wholesale and retail trade/motor vehicle repairs grew by 17%, Construction (38%), Accommodation and food services (65%) and
Bahamas’ FNM elects new leader
Bahamas' Free National Movement (FNM) elects its new party leader during the one-day leadership convention at the holy Trinity Activities Centre. Delegates and party supporters gathered to see which of the three Grand Bahama MPs would be chosen to lead the party after voting officially closed
Bahamas polls: “Minnis out! Davis in”
Minnis is out as the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) led by Attorney Phillip Davis won a landslide victory in the General Election held last Thursday, 16 September 2021. Prime Minister Hubert Minnis, who had been hoping to become the first prime minister in 24 years to
American Airlines preflight testing initiative in the Caribbean
American Airlines announces its collaboration with several governments to begin offering preflight COVID-19 testing for customers travelling on certain flights in the Caribbean. The plan will begin with preflight COVID-19 testing for customers travelling to Jamaica and The Bahamas. The initiative aims to help revive the
The Bahamas to have more weekend lockdowns
The Bahamas will observe new lockdown schedule for the next two weekends due to the significant increase of COVID-19 cases on the island. Sixty-five additional COVI-19 cases were confirmed in The Bahamas yesterday, bringing to 447 the total number of confirmed cases. “These measures are being implemented
The Bahamas Closes Borders to US Tourists
Less than three weeks after reopening to international visitors, the Bahamas is closing its borders to tourists from the United States, effective Wednesday. In a national address, Bahamas Prime Minister Hubert Minnis announced that airports and seaports would close to all travellers except those coming from
Caribbean receives USD 330,000 of food security support from Canada
Assistance distributed to The Bahamas, Cayman Islands Non-profit organisations (NGOs) dealing with food security across the Caribbean will receive a 330,000 USD support from the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). RBC is donating to Red Cross societies in the Caribbean supporting at-risk families amid the COVID-19 pandemic.