Lucayan Renewal Holdings Limited - Prime Location Shop Spaces Available for Rent on Retail Street at the Grand Lucayan Please contact the Financial Controller at 373 1333 extension 5127 for more information.
Grand Bahama Island. Very early on Saturday morning, August 20th,
2022, EARTHCARE Eco Kids and EARTHCARE volunteers on Grand Bahama Island arrived
at the end of Williams Town Beach for the EARTHCARE & Dolphin Project
Global Beach Cleanup 2022. The group joined with partners from all around the
world to clean oceans for free dolphins. Ocean debris kills nearly one million marine
animals every single year.
Saving dolphins and whales is about more than simply ending
the captivity trade. Ocean conservation is just as vital to the survival of all
cetaceans according to the Dolphin Project based in Bali...
GBPA statement on Six Senses Grand Bahama Hotel, Villas, and Branded Residences
November
3, 2022 - The Grand Bahama Port Authority Limited (GBPA), and the Grand
Bahama Development Company Limited (DEVCO) are excited about the recent
announcement by world renowned and award-winning hotel operator Six
Senses. According to the release, the 36-acre project site will be the
future home of 45 waterfront and canal villas, as well as a premier
restaurant, boathouse, pool bar and world class amenities.
The
development and investment team behind this transformational project,
the Weller Development Partners, and Pegasus Capital Advisors, were
brought to the table by GBPA Director Rupert Hayward. The GBPA and DEVCO
have been working with the group for the past three years to help bring
this vison to fruition, as it
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Nassau, Bahamas - On the heels of the Bahamas government’s announcement of a mandatory Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Motor Vehicle Training School has provided exceptional service to local companies that have already collectively certified hundreds of drivers through the school to date. There are currently hundreds more already moving through the program ahead of the law taking effect January 1st 2023.
“I am a seasoned driver in the industry and was very impressed with the training in class and in the field,” said Mr. Samuel Lightbourne Sr. owner of Lil Sam & Sons Trucking...
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 Following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Ministry of
Tourism, Investments & Aviation (MOTIA), in collaboration with the
Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP), is back with its largest
signature cultural event — Junkanoo Summer Festival. The popular summer
festival will take place on four Saturdays this July ( 2nd, 16th, 23rd
and 30th July) at Arawak Cay, directly opposite the Fish Fry, from 12
p.m...
Officials of the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (ZNS)
celebrated 86 years of service to the community with attendance, Sunday
morning, May 29, 2022 at Faith United Missionary Baptist Church, Baillou
Hill Road, South. Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. William Thompson and
Minister of State for the Public Service, the Hon. Pia Glover Rolle who
addressed the congregation are pictured with ZNS directors and
executives -- including Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas Chairman
Picewell Forbes, Director Athama Bowe...
 A broad low pressure trough straddling the Northwest and Central Bahamas
will linger over the area for the next few days. This trough will
eventually lift and move northeastward into the open Atlantic Ocean by
Thursday. Periods of scattered showers and isolated strong to severe
thunderstorms are expected during the week. Heavy downpours, strong
gusty winds and frequent lightning activity will accompany severe
thunderstorm activity. Prolonged rainfall resulting in localized
flooding in low-lying areas is anticipated...
Alarmed by the increasing number of cases of abuse against women
and children living in the country, The Bahamas’ chapters of Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority, Inc. and its Southern Regional Representative, Kyrsten
Sheffield donated gently used clothing and shoes, food, and feminine
hygiene products to the Bahamas Crisis Center and the Evangeline Jervis
Community Service Center.
According to
organizers, this partnership across Bahamian waters is a commitment to
eradicate violence against women around the globe...
The University of The Bahamas (UB) has posthumously conferred an
honorary Doctor of Philosophy degree upon the late Hon. Arthur D. Hanna,
former Bahamian governor-general, parliamentarian, deputy prime
minister and minister of education at the institution’s Spring 2022
Commencement exercise.
UB President and CEO Dr. Rodney Smith, by
virtue of his authority, conferred the honor on Mr. Hanna in recognition
of his accomplishments as Minister of Education...
 The Bahamas Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority (BAHFSA)
continues to monitor the May 20th, Recall by J.M. Smucker Co. in
Lexington Kentucky, USA, for the Select Jif Peanut Butter Products due
to potential Salmonella contamination.
A number of Companies and
Brands have recalled multiple products containing Peanut Butter, for
example, Cargill, Walmart, Del Monte, Wawa, Albertson’s, Fresh Seasons,
Country Fresh, just to name a few....
Dr. Rodney Smith conferred final degrees as President and CEO of the
University of The Bahamas on the Class of 2022 at the Spring
Commencement ceremony, Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Atlantis Convention
Centre.
Dr. Smith, who concludes his tenure on July 31, 2022,
expressed appreciation to his colleagues in administration, staff
throughout the campuses, faculty and alumnae for walking the journey
with him...
The Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) is pleased
to begin the distribution of the “Bahamas Underwater'' book. This new
hardcover book is a collaboration between BREEF and award-winning
photographer Shane Gross. Generous support from the Sean Connery
Philanthropy Fund has made it possible for BREEF to donate a copy of the
book to every school throughout the archipelago.
With a foreword
by world-renowned ocean explorer and advocate Jean-Michel Cousteau, and
introduction by BREEF Executive Director Casuarina McKinney-Lambert,
“Bahamas Underwater”...
 Minister of Health & Wellness, the Honourable Dr. Michael R.
Darville confirmed that there has been an uptick in positive COVID-19
cases in particular in New Providence over the past three (3) weeks. The
Minister added that samples to test for the Omicron BA.2. Variant were
collected and sent for genome mapping.
The Disease
Surveillance Unit he said has turned specific focus on schools in the
country as cases continue to rise. “This Ministry is working closely
with the Ministry of Education & Technical & Vocational Training
as well as with the unions”, Minister Darville said, “…
Nicholas Higgs has been named as the next Managing Director to The
Bahamas Development Bank (BDB). He will take the helm of the National
Development Bank on July 4th 2022. At 31, he is the youngest Managing
Director in the history of institution.
Mr.Higgs
brings extensive experience in development finance, research and
capital raising...
The Hon. Zane Lightbourne, Minister of State in the Ministry of
Education, and Technical and Vocational Training has called on educators
to be good listeners, sharpen their problem solving skills and avoid
temptations that contribute to the erosion of the teaching profession.
“You
have chosen a noble career, therefore whether it is temporary or for
the long haul just know that from day one you will touch lives and groom
the future of this country which we all call home,” he said...
Bahamian owned and operated commercial airline, Western Air, took a long
runway into the international friendly skies yesterday when it made its
first flight between Nassau and Fort Lauderdale, Florida as another
airline alternative for travellers. The 50-seater Embraer ERJ145 Jet
took off from Lynden Pindling International Airport at 11 a.m. en route
to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport...
 The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has released its
Official List of Shelters for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season which
commences June 1 and ends November 30, 2022.
Weather forecasters
at The Bahamas Department of Meteorology are predicting another
above-average season with 19 named storms, including 9 hurricanes, four
of which are expected to become major hurricanes (Category 3...
The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture will host its annual Summer
Youth Employment Programme in New Providence and Grand Bahama, to run
from Monday, 4th July to Friday, 29th July, 2022. Young persons will be
employed as Camp Aides (ages 15-17), participate in Youth and Culture
Apprenticeships (ages 15 to 25) or serve as summer students in our
Corporate Placement programme (ages 15 to 25)...
A delegation from The Bahamas, led by the Honourable I. Chester Cooper,
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments &
Aviation, (MOTIA), along with Minister Clay Sweeting, Minister for
Agriculture, Marine Resources & Family Island Affairs are set to
travel to Georgetown, Guyana, 19th -21st May, to represent the Prime
Minister in the CARICOM Agri-Investment Forum and Expo...
A Reception was held to mark the 25th Anniversary of the
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Commonwealth of The
Bahamas and People's Republic of China, May 19, 2022 at Grand Hyatt,
Baha Mar.
Ambassador of
the People's Republic of China to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas H.E.
Dai Qingli, and the Bahamas Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Public
Service the Hon. Frederick Mitchell, gave remarks.
His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith, Governor General,
attended a special reception in recognition of Mrs. Elaine A.V. Major,
who celebrated her 100 Birthday on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. At the
celebration, at Crypto Isle (formerly Luciano's East Bay Street), she
was presented a Special Letter and an arrangement of flowers from the
Governor General. Minister of Education and Technical & Vocational
Training the Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin brought congratulatory remarks...
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation
the Hon. Chester Cooper attended a memorial for three American visitors
to Exuma, Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Robbie Phillips and Mr. Vincent
Chiarella, who died while staying at Sandals. It was also a service for
the recovery of Mrs. Donnis Chiarella.
The
Service of Prayer, led by the Exuma Christian Council, was held at
Ebenezer Union Baptist Church at Farmers Hill on Monday, May 16...
NOTICE - SOCIAL SERVICES COUPON DISTRIBUTION/GRAND BAHAMA – As the
Department of Social Services transitions to online services, the
restructuring of coupon distribution is taking place, said Dorothea
Gomez, Officer in Charge of the Department of Social Services during a
press conference on Wednesday.
The end of month coupon
distribution will take place as follows: May 23 to 27...
The Ministry for Grand Bahama in conjunction with the Ministry of
Education and the Department of Labour will host a two-day Career Fair
for 1,000 students, from grades nine to 12, at Grand Lucayan resort
beginning May 19.
The announcement was made by Permanent
Secretary for the Ministry for Grand Bahama Harcourt Brown during a
press conference on Tuesday at the Ministry. Also present were Ivan
Butler from the Ministry of Education and Bonnie Johnson from the
Ministry of Labour....
The Hon. Philip Davis, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, has
underscored the government’s commitment to “strengthening” and
“deepening” its “unmatched” legacy of providing access to decent,
affordable housing to Bahamians.
“My government is acutely aware
of the current housing shortage in The Bahamas and the backlog of
housing applications at the Mortgage Corporation of The Bahamas (BMC),”
said Prime Minister Davis...
 On Tuesday, 17th May 2022, at approximately 7:40 AM, a Bahamasair
chartered flight departed New Providence for Port-au-Prince, Haiti with
sixty-two (62) Haitian nationals onboard; forty- six (46) males, twelve
(12) females, and four (4) minors were in this group.
Additionally,
at 1:20 PM, a Bahamasair flight carrying ten (10) Cuban nationals
departed New Providence for Havana, Cuba. This group consisted of nine
(9) males and one (1) female...
 The University of The Bahamas (UB) Commencement Ceremony that will be
held next week is expected to be one of its largest since the pandemic,
with well over 600 graduands who comprise the 2022 Commencement Class
having completed their academic matriculation in an era of extraordinary
circumstances.
And after a two-year hiatus on in-person
commencement events because of the COVID-19 pandemic, UB will return to
hosting its commencement activities on-site with the approval of health
authorities...
With the major announcements and activities in Grand Bahama over the
past week, the island is in the process of rebirth, said Jewel Edwards,
consultant at the Ministry for Grand Bahama speaking on behalf of the
Hon. Ginger Moxey during the rebranding ceremony for Margaritaville at
Sea Paradise on Sunday.
Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, formerly
Grand Classica, is a two-day cruise that sails between Grand Bahama and
West Palm Beach, Florida...
Recognition of the potential for women to play a vital role in maritime
has never been greater and this year the International Maritime
Organisation (IMO) is launching an annual day to Recognise Women in
Maritime. This day will be the 18th May every year and in 2022, an
International Symposium is being organised by the IMO as a celebration
of this landmark event.
The Bahamas has been at the vanguard of
embracing women in maritime – two of The BMA Board’s past three
chairpersons have been Bahamian women of influence.
The newly established Western Atlantic University School of Medicine in
Grand Bahama hosted its Inaugural White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, May
14, 2022 at the campus on East Sunrise Highway. Twenty-three medical
student graduates were presented their ceremonial white coats, and
pinned. Attending the special ceremony were: Minister of Health and
Wellness, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville; Minister for Grand Bahama, the
Hon. Ginger Moxey; Chairman of the Public Hospitals Authority, Andrew
Edwards...
Mrs. Ann Marie Davis, wife of Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Davis,
travelled to Grand Bahama on Saturday to official launch the ‘Mangrove
Mania’ competition at Coral Vita Farm.
Mrs. Davis was accompanied at the farm by Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey.
With
several students present, Mrs. Davis took the opportunity to encourage
them to continue being ambassadors of the environment and challenged
them to do well..
 See enclosed Remarks by Minister for Grand Bahama the Hon. Ginger Moxey:
Good morning...
It’s another GRAND DAY on Grand Bahama!
This
historic occasion is the realization of a vision that was birthed many
many years ago culminating with a first ceremonial signing in May of
2017, by the previous Progressive Liberal Party Administration. Today,
this ground breaking ceremony does not simply represent the breaking of
ground for the establishment of this cruise port...
Every year, water week celebrations here in The Bahamas serve as
an opportunity to inform, educate and create public awareness of the
importance of water as a precious resource that should be protected and
preserved. For the past 35 years, the Water & Sewerage Corporation
has led the way in these efforts with staff and public information.
“Staff
involvement has been a key element in the success of our annual plans”
explained Visna Armbrister, Senior Public Affairs Manager, as both line
staff...
The Ministry of Health & Wellness confirms that several schools on
New Providence have reported positive cases of COVID-19 among staff and
students. As of 10th May, 2022 thirty-eight (38) positive cases were
reported over a four week period via molecular testing (or RT-PCR).
These cases were dispersed over a number of schools; and represent a
small proportion of the overall COVID-19 case loads...
See enclosed remarks by Minister for Grand Bahama the Hon. Ginger Moxey - Grand Lucayan Update, May 11, 2022:
The Honourable I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation...
Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning...
Today is a huge day... a GRAND Day for Grand Bahama...
Local golf enthusiasts are gearing up for the 35th Annual Charity
Golf Tournament hosted by the Rotary Club of East Nassau & The Scout
Association of The Bahamas. RF Bank & Trust (Bahamas) Ltd. has
signed on as the title sponsor for the tournament which will take place
on May 16th at the One & Only Ocean Club Golf Course.
The
tourney has been one of the club’s primary fundraising activities for
the past 35 years, collectively raising over $3.5 Million for numerous
charitie...
The sale of the Grand Lucayan Hotel is the beginning of the island’s
resurgence, said Acting Prime Minister, the Hon. I. Chester Cooper,
Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation on Wednesday, May 11.
Electra
America Hospitality Group has purchased the property for $100 million
with principals who have a collective 150 years’ experience in the
hospitality industry. The company is also a part of conglomerate with
worldwide assets of $7 billion in capital holdings...
The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) celebrated a return to in-person events
with their first Cuban Pig Roast since 2020, held on Saturday, May 7th
at the Maillis Farm. The event was a huge success, raising a total of
$100,000 to support the enhancement of BNT’s Predator Control Program.
The Predator Control Program at the Inagua National Park will advance
the protection of our national bird, the West Indian Flamingo.
With
a target of $175,000 to operationalize the program, Pig Roast provided a
significant jumpstart to the organization’s fundraising efforts...
The Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture on Monday launched the return of 'Youth Parliament Week,' which runs May 9th-13th.
On
hand with welcoming remarks was Mrs. Carla Brown-Roker, Youth
Coordinator/Grand Bahama Office and Program Leader, to introduce the
event. Mrs. Lauren-Ashley Heastie, Youth Officer, listed the itinerary
of events throughout the week, and the areas the participants
represented...
The public is advised that effective 8th May, 2022 the COVID-19 online
vaccination site, vax.gov.bs was upgraded to accommodate the scheduling
of 2nd booster doses. Walk-ins can also receive booster doses at
vaccination centers. Information on 2nd boosters will automatically be
included in the client’s existing record and shown on newly printed
certificates and vaccination status checks using the vax.gov.bs site...
On April 29, 2022, the PACE (Providing Access to Continued Education)
School building was officially named the Andrea E. Archer Institute, in
recognition of its founder, Andrea Archer. She is a heroic woman who has
dedicated her life to building programs centered on improving the
welfare of students and families in The Bahamas. Additionally, a
mortgage burning ceremony took place to celebrate this new mortgage-free
Institute made possible by the unrelenting fundraising efforts of the
PACE Foundation with significant support from the Sandals Foundation and
the Bahamas Development Bank...
 In little over one year, we will be celebration 50 years of Independence. In such a view, I am moved to state the following:
By
Divine grace and a genetic transformation, the Israelites came to
realize that no entry into the promised land was possible until every
iota of mental slavery was exorcised from the very foundation of their
being. It could have taken them but a mere sixty days by foot to reach
their ultimate physical goal...
Summer is here, and the festivals are back. The Ministry of Tourism,
Investments & Aviation is proud to officially announce the return of
signature events and festivals such as Goombay, Junkanoo Summer and
Pineapple Festival this summer.
The Honourable I. Chester Cooper,
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments &
Aviation, is happy for the cultural celebration. He said, “It is
gratifying to see the return of our beloved festivals....
● 46% of organisations around the world reported experiencing fraud or
financial crime over the last 24 months; 70% of those organisations that
did encounter it experienced new incidents of fraud as a result of
COVID-19 disruptions
Nassau, Bahamas - Cybercrime tops the list of current
threats facing businesses, while emerging risks from ESG-reporting fraud
and platform fraud could impact businesses in the future.
The tech, media and telecommunications sector experienced the highest
incidence of fraud across all industries according to PwC’s Global
Economic Crime and Fraud Survey 2022 which shows organisations’
perimeters are vulnerable...
 In the aftermath of the sudden passing of three American visitors on
Exuma this weekend, the Government of The Bahamas wishes to provide the
following update as we continue our investigations.
First in our
thoughts are the grieving families. As a native of Exuma and the Member
of Parliament, I have reached out personally to the families to offer
condolences on behalf of the people of Exuma and The Bahamas.
Since
Saturday, The Royal Bahamas Police Force, The Ministry of Health, the
Ministry of Tourism and officials from the US Embassy have been working
together...
See enclosed the Commencement Address by the Hon. Philip Davis, QC, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, to the 2022 Graduating Class of Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, May 7, 2022:
Mr. President,
Members of Faculty and Other Distinguished Guests, And the Graduating Class of 2022: Good morning!
Having travelled almost 1,000 miles to be here, I am thrilled to join you today in saying: “I Am True Blue”...
The public is advised that due to technical difficulties, the vax.gov.bs vaccination site is temporarily unavailable.
Persons
can use their yellow cards, paper vaccination certificates, vaccine
cards or screenshots of any of the above as proof of vaccination. These
can also be used for the purpose of travel...
James Bond, the iconic cinematic British Secret Agent, has filmed in
The Bahamas no less than 007 times and come next month on 14 June, The
Bond Experience will be coming here to kick off the highly anticipated
book release “Filming James Bond in The Bahamas” by Simon Firth. The
Bond Experience will consist of a series of tours that will take place
throughout Nassau and Paradise Island to highlight James Bond’s
favourite locations in The Bahamas...
P.A.C.E. Foundation celebrated the burning of its mortgage and renaming
of the establishment to The Andrea E. Archer Institute -- after its
founder and the first Bahamian Chief School Welfare Officer, Friday,
April 29.
In remarks, Minister of Education and Technical &
Vocational Training the Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin said to Mrs. Archer: “I
am so proud to know you; proud of you as a Bahamian woman..
The revolutionized Small Home Repair Programme was officially launched
in Grand Bahama today, May 4, 2022 by Minister of State for Social
Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Lisa Rahming.
During the
announcement, Minister Rahming said they are describing the program as
‘revolutionized’ as it does not include only roof repairs, which the
previous administration had done, but also other facets of the home...
On Sunday, 1st May 2022, at approximately 10:15 am, a group of
seventy-eight (78) Haitian nationals were turned over to the Enforcement
Unit, New Providence by officers of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force
(RBDF). Among this group were sixty-one (61) males, ten (10) females,
and seven (7) minors.
The group of migrant was found onboard a
sailing vessel and intercepted by the HMBS Madeira in waters near South
Beach, New Providence...
As Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, it gives me great pleasure to
extend heartiest congratulations to 17 year old Flonique Lightbourne, on
capturing the title Miss Teenager Universe on Saturday 30th April,
2022, in Panama City, Panama.
Ms. Lightbourne, who also serves as
Miss Bahamas Teenager Universe, is a native of Freeport, Grand Bahama.
She must be applauded for her stellar representation of our country...
When District 7020 Governor (DG) Louis Wever and his spouse First Lady
Amanda who are from St. Maarten visited The Bahamas, in February 2022,
Abaco was on their schedule. They were hosted to a tour and lunch at the
Abaco Neem Farm and to conclude some delayed Rotary business.
DG
and the First Lady formally installed a sign to mark the celebration of
a gift, made possible by Rotary Bahamas Disaster Relief two years ago;
the pandemic had prevented the formal installation....
Minister of State for Social Services and Urban Development the Hon.
Lisa Rahming held a press conference today (May 3) to launch the
ministry's Home Repairs initiative at the head office of the Urban
Renewal Commission.
The initiative was to announce grants and
contractors for the repair of homes that are in urgent need of
restoration. On hand at the press conference were contractors who will
provide support for this project...
 RECOMMENDATIONS TO REDUCE CRIME AND LAWLESSNESS
Crime, murders, lawlessness, corruption and poverty are major issues
facing the Bahamas today. Below are some strategic recommendations that
may resolve some of these vexing problems:
1. IDENTIFY AND RESOLVE POVERTY ISSUES.
Address
social problems with a plan of ACTION. We have had too much talk for
too long and crime has reached epidemic levels in the Bahamas. Poverty
is the number one cause of crime...
The Minister for Grand Bahama, The Honourable Ginger Moxey, M.P.
congratulates Miss Teenager Universe 2021 Flonique Lightbourn on her
historic win at the Miss Teenager Universe Pageant recently held in
Panama City.
Miss Lighbourn and her pageant team have
achieved a major accomplishment for Grand Bahama and The Bahamas, and
the Ministry for Grand Bahama was proud to partner with the Miss
Teenager Universe local organizing committee to support Flonique in her
aspiration...
he International Labour Organisation (ILO) in
collaboration with the National Tripartite Council (NTC) recently
convened an intensive induction Results-Based Management (RBM) and
Work-Planning Exercise.
Results
Based Management applies to all stages of the ILO’s programming cycle,
including programme planning, implementation, reporting and evaluation.
The ILO is a United Nations agency whose mandate is to advance social
and economic justice through setting international labour standards....
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is leading by example
when it comes to preparation in advance of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane
Season which is expected to be an above-average season with 19 named
storms, 9 expected to become hurricanes and 4 forecasted to become major
hurricanes.
Those preparations include the completion of a
Comprehensive Disaster Management Audit that was conducted by CDEMA (the
Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency)...
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