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PM Davis says that every Bahamian deserves to live a life of dignity and purpose
NASSAU, The Bahamas – While speaking during his Budget Wrap Up, in the House of Assembly, on June 16, 2022, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis pointed out that, while The Bahamas was finally moving in the right direction, times were still tough. “Many Bahamians are back to work, but we have a lot more to do, to make sure that everyone who wants to work can work,” Prime Minister Davis said. He added that one of his guiding principles – one of his core beliefs – was that every Bahamian deserves to live a life of dignity and purpose. “We know what we need to do to make that aspiration real,” Prime Minister Davis said. “We need to create more opportunities, empower more people and we need to make sure people are educated and trained to take advantage...
Ministry of Health and Wellness on a path to reduce cost of healthcare
NASSAU, The Bahamas – The Minister of Health and Wellness the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville announced that the ministry will embark on a new journey to improve manpower, infrastructural upgrades while focusing on reducing the level of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and the associated costs. He was making his contribution to the debate on “The Way Forward” Budget for the fiscal year 2022/2023, in the House of Assembly on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Dr. Darville shared a number of initiatives to be undertaken by his ministry; but first addressed recent COVID-19 protocol updates. Effective June 19, 2022 at 12:01 am, the Ministry of Health and Wellness will remove the testing requirements for all vaccinated travelers entering The Bahamas. “This decision is based on science and recommendation...
State-Recognized Funeral for the late Dr. Eugene Newry
NASSAU, The Bahamas — A State-Recognized Funeral was held today for the late Dr. Eugene Newry, former diplomat, educator and neurosurgeon, at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. Interment was at the Catholic Cemetery, Tyler Street. At conclusion of the ceremonies, the National Flag was presented to Mrs. Newry by Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Public Service, the Hon. Frederick Mitchell.
“Sports in Paradise is back,” proclaims Minister Bowleg
NASSAU, The Bahamas – During his Contribution to the 2022/2023 Budget Debate in the House of Assembly, on June 13, 2022, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Mario Bowleg said that Sports was the “single tool” that could bring forth positive social changes. “Therefore, we, a caring Government, will be investing heavily in our athletes, their development, facilities and the overall brand,” Minister Bowleg said. He noted that for 30 years, the annual grant from his Ministry to national federations, for “A” classified core sports, was $80,000. Over the years, he noted, that amount was drastically cut to $20,000. “I am pleased to advise that those Federations that are among this group, who are in compliance with the Ministry, their annual grant will be restored,” Minister Bowleg said...
The Prime Minister pays respects at Lie-in-Repose of Dr. Eugene Newry
NASSAU, The Bahamas — Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Philip Davis paid last respects at Lie-in-Repose ceremonies for the Late Dr. Eugene Newry, former diplomat, educator and neurosurgeon, at Bethel Brothers Morticians, June 16, 2022. Pictured, the Prime Minister signs the Book of Condolence, pays respects, and greets son of Dr. Newry, Eugene Torchon-Newry, and members of the family. A State-Recognized Funeral will be held June 17 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral with interment at the Catholic Cemetery, Tyler Street. The service will be broadcast live via ZNS Radio Network from the cathedral, beginning at 11 a.m.
The Governor General pays last respects to Former Diplomat, Educator and Neurosurgeon, the Late Dr. Eugene Newry
NASSAU, The Bahamas — Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith, signed the Book of Condolence and paid last respects at the Lie-in-Repose of the Late Dr. Eugene Newry, Former Diplomat, Educator and Neurosurgeon, at Bethel Brothers Morticians on Thursday, June 16, 2022. The Governor General greeted the widow of Dr. Newry, Mrs. Francoise Torchon-Newry.
Comprehensive tourism initiatives outlined in 2022-23 Budget by the Deputy Prime Minister
NASSAU, The Bahamas – A total of $2.5 billion in investments, infrastructural upgrades to Family Island airports, and increase in visitor arrivals were outlined by the Hon. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation in his 2022-23 Budget presentation. He made contribution to the debate in the House of Assembly on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. “In terms of investment, which goes hand-in-hand with tourism, we have already restructured the National Economic Council. This has already reaped significant results,” he said. The deputy prime minister also revealed that the transformation of the Bahamas Investment Authority has begun, and the finished product will be called InvestBahamas. It will be launched in September 2022. “I want the Bahamian people to ...
Ministry of Education’s School Resource Officer Pilot Program seeing good results
NASSAU, The Bahamas – A School Resource Officer (SRO) Pilot Program, designed to improve school safety, has been launched by the Ministry of Education and Technical & Vocational Training at public schools in New Providence and is yielding significant results. The program is a joint partnership between school administrators, security officers and SROs. The Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin, Minister of Education and Technical & Vocational Training reported to Parliament Monday, June 13, that since the return of SROs to New Providence schools there has been a significant decline in the number of incidents at schools in the pilot program. “Keeping school students, teachers and staff members safe on those school campuses is a fundamental duty of the Government of The Bahamas. Recently, there ha...
Rt. Hon. Dame Janet Bostwick celebrates 40 years as the first woman elected to parliament
NASSAU, The Bahamas — A luncheon was held to honour the Rt. Hon. Dame Janet Bostwick on her 40th anniversary as the first woman elected to serve in the House of Assembly, Friday, June 10, 2022 at Sapodilla Restaurant. Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, the Hon. Chester Cooper gave remarks. Also giving tributes were: the first woman to serve as Deputy Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Cynthia ‘Mother’ Pratt; first female Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rome Italia Johnson, current Minister of Education and Technical & Vocational Training, the Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin; and Senator the Hon. Michela Barnett-Ellis. A number of prominent stateswomen, friends and family were also present to celebrate the occasion.
