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A press briefing was held this afternoon at the Office of the Prime Minister where officials of all relevant agencies and ministries along with Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis and Opposition Leader, Michael Pintard addressed a fatal plane crash that occurred near the North Andros Airport earlier today. The post Fatal Plane Crash In North Andros appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
Press Release Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) is aware of what appears to be industrial action taking place by members of the taxi union at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA). Several operators have attempted to block the vehicular entrance to the U.S. Departures Terminal. Presently, we are working directly with our airport partners including the [] The post NAD Statement on Taxi Union Protest at LPIA appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
The Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia A. Pratt visited and presented a floral arrangement and a plaque to Mrs. Theodosia Bethia Pedican-Dorsette in celebration of her 105th birthday at her residence on Monday, July 6, 2026. The post The Governor General conveys Happy Birthday wishes to Mrs. Theodisia Pedican-Dorsette who turned 105 appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
Speaker of the New York State Assembly, the Hon. Carl Edward Heastie, and delegation, paid a courtesy call on the President of the Senate, the Hon. LaShell Adderley, July 8, 2026 in the Senate chambers, Downtown, Nassau. Speaker Heastie is the 100th Speaker of the New York State Assembly and the first African American to [] The post New York State Assembly Speaker pays a courtesy call on the President of the Senate appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
As the 51st Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM comes to aclose, I thank the Government and people of Saint Lucia for their hospitality and for the care withwhich they hosted our Community. This meeting gave us an opportunity to address the issues that matter most to our people: climatechange, [] The post Statement by Prime Minister Philip Davis on the conclusion of the 51st Regular Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government, Saint Lucia appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
Her Excellency, Governor General Dame Cynthia A. Pratt attended the Honorary Consular Corps Annual Luncheon at Sapodilla Estates on Thursday, July 2, 2026. (BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson) The post Dame Cynthia Pratt attended the Honorary Consular Corps Annual Luncheon at Sapodilla Estates appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
An early morning fire occurred in Bailey Town, Bimini on Wednesday that has destroyed several structures leaving multiple families homeless. Member of Parliament for Bimini and the Berry Islands, Randy Rolle was on the island assessing the damage and meeting with residents. He told ZNS News, “we have a community fire started shortly after six, [] The post Early Morning Fire In Bimini appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
Press Release The Hon. Sebas Bastian, Minister of Innovation and National Development and Member of Parliament for Fort Charlotte, has concluded a successful working mission to Geneva, Switzerland, where he led an official delegation of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the first United Nations-mandated Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance and the AI for [] The post Minister Bastian Forges New Digital Partnerships on Geneva Mission appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Sen. the Hon. Keenan Johnson said it has been too long that a university degree has been celebrated while the value of technical and vocational education is overlooked. “I strongly believe that thinking is now in the past. Today’s economy demands something different,” the Parliamentary Secretary said [] The post BTVI Graduates Told Their Technical Vocational Training is Needed in The Bahamas Today appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
As The Bahamas celebrates its 53rd Anniversary of Independence, residents and visitors alike are invited to a free day of family entertainment at Clifford Park on Friday, July 10, 2026. The event forms part of the national Independence celebrations and promises an afternoon and evening of culture, music, food and family-friendly activities. The national festivities [] The post Independence Family Fun Day Concert July 10 appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
