Authored by: Lindsay Thompson Source: Bahamas Information Services Date: April 25, 2016 Prime Minister the Rt. Hon Perry Christie delivering the keynote address at the official opening of the Meeting of the Inter-American Conference on Social Security (CAOSA) on Monday, April 25, 2016 at the Grand Ballroom, Atlantis on Paradise…

Authored by: Elcott Coleby Source: Bahamas Information Services Date: April 23, 2016 PRIME MINISTER CHRISTIE DELIVERS BAHAMAS STATEMENT ON CLIMATE CHANGE AT THE UNITED NATIONS   “In recent years, The Bahamas has initiated several policies and programmes toward climate change adaptation and mitigation, which are largely in the early stages…

Authored by: Ministry of Social Services and Community Development Source: Ministry of Social Services and Community Development Date: April 22, 2016 The Minister of Social Services & Community Development, the Honourable Melanie Griffin, MP led a delegation to the 60th  Session of The Commission on the Status of Women.  The…

Authored by: Bahamas Information Services Source: Bahamas Information Services Date: April 21, 2016 NEW YORK – In New York at the United Nations for the signing of the Paris Agreement on climate change are Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie (front row, right) with Minister of Foreign Affairs and…

Authored by: Bahamas Information Services Source: Bahamas Information Services Date: April 21, 2016 FREEPORT, Grand Bahama – Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival performers at Taino Beach kickoff in Freeport on Saturday night. Legendary Bahamian singer, Ronnie Butler, was the highlighted performer on Saturday night during the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival Kickoff at Taino…

Authored by: Bahamas Information Services Source: Bahamas Information Services Date: April 20, 2016 NASSAU, The Bahamas – The Hon. Philip Davis, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Urban Development (second right) welcomed Juan S. Gonzalez, Deputy Assistant Secretary, US Department of State Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (second…

Authored by: Stirling Strachan Source: Bahamas Information Services Date: April 19, 2016 Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Dr. Danny Johnson (right) speaking with H.E. Dr. Elwood Donaldson, the Ambassador to UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) and Dr. Leon Higgs (centre), Secretary General to the…

Authored by: Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources Date: April 18, 2016 The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources held its 2nd Marine Science High School Award Ceremony on 14th April, 2016 at Pilgrim Baptist Church, St. James Road.  The Award Ceremony marks…

Authored by: Matt Maura Source: Bahamas Information Services Date: April 18, 2016 NASSAU, The Bahamas – Pornography has become the “perfect drug or the new cocaine” for citizens globally due to its accessibility, availability and affordability, but not just among adults. Officials say children as young as five years of…

Authored by: Bahamas Information Services Source: Bahamas Information Services Date: April 18, 2016 Senator The Honourable Keith R. Bell , Minister Of State In The Ministry Of National Security,On:- The Mid-Term Budget Resolution, Before the Senate, Monday, 18th April, 2016 Madam President, Honourable Senators, Good morning. Today, I rise to…