New BPL generator will lead to millions in savings

The Government is moving closer to its goal to reduce dependence on various fossils fuels and aggressively use more renewable sources of energy, including solar, said Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis. The Prime Minister was speaking on Thursday 5 March at the “first-fire” ceremony for a new GE TM2500 generator at Bahamas […]

COVID-19 testing lab in New Providence

Lab with capacity to test for COVID-19 established in New Providence A laboratory with the capacity to test for the COVID-19 virus has been established at the National Reference Laboratory in New Providence, said Chief Medical Officer Dr. Pearl McMillian. The lab was set-up last week and is part of the Ministry of Health’s ongoing […]

Prime Minister Minnis on 60 Minutes

Prime Minister Minnis tells 60 Minutes Bahamas can ‘set an example for the world’ In a segment of CBS’ 60 Minutes Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis said he is optimistic about the country’s green options and the ability of The Bahamas to show the world how to move forward after a devastating […]

Grand Bahama hotel and port deal to create thousands of jobs

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama – The redevelopment of the troubled Grand Lucayan properties and cruise port in Grand Bahama is expected to create 3,000 direct and indirect jobs and additional employment opportunities for Bahamians, said Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis. Prime Minister Minnis was speaking on Monday 2 March at the Heads of […]

Government Progress Report highlights accomplishments

The Government of The Bahamas will release its first Progress Report on Monday 2 March 2020. The report will outline some of the Government’s major accomplishments since coming to office in May 2017. Entitled “Investing in People & Communities,” the first report focuses on Bahamians and the communities in which they live, supported by the […]