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Sep152026
Economic Affairs Minister Fitzgerald promotes Bahamas financial services at STEP-LATAM, Brazil
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Economic Affairs Minister Fitzgerald promotes Bahamas financial services at STEP-LATAM, Brazil

The Bahamas Financial Services industry is open to expanding its product and service offerings to meet an evolving sector demand from one of its key markets: This from the Minister of Economic Affairs, Senator the Hon. Jerome Fitzgerald
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Sep112026
U.S. Ambassador HE Herschel Walker gives Remarks.
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$245,000 grant to restore Fort Montagu marks launch of the U.S. Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation

Governor General the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia Pratt and Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Davis joined with cabinet ministers, other senior government officials and stakeholders in the U.S...
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Sep082026
Minister Cooper explores opportunities to strengthen education and skills training in Grand Bahama
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Minister Cooper explores opportunities to strengthen education and skills training in Grand Bahama

Minister of Education, Science and Technology, the Hon. Chester Cooper, along with Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey visited several educational institutions across Grand Bahama, engaging with...
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Sep072026
Wolfgang Greiger, Contractor and President of All Bahamas Construction (far right) explains to Prime Minister Davis and Health Minister Dr. Darville some of the construction works that have been completed thus far on the new Freeport Health Campus, during a tour of the site, September 4, 2026.
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Prime Minister Davis excited about progress taking place at Freeport Health Clinic

Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis said he’s happy with the progress taking place at the Freeport Health Campus, adding that once completed, the facility will go beyond meeting...
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Sep062026
OPM State Minister responsible for Disaster Risk Management, McKell Bonaby
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Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Authority marshals the shift to resilience

In welcoming remarks at the IDB and Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Authority's 'The Whole-of-DRM Symposium,' September 3, 2026 at Baha Mar, the Hon. McKell Bonaby, OPM State Minister for...
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Sep042026
"Preparation based on yesterday's experience may not be enough for tomorrow's risk: that is the lesson Dorian purchased for The Bahamas at a terrible price," said Prime Minister Davis
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"Preparation based on yesterday's experience may not be enough for tomorrow's risk: that is the lesson Dorian purchased for The Bahamas at a terrible price," said Prime Minister Davis

“Seven years ago, as you would have heard, Hurricane Dorian changed our nation forever,” he said, during his Official Remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the symposium, held at the Baha Mar Convention Centre. “Many lives were lost, and families in Abaco...
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Sep042026
Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General, International Telecommunication Union; the Hon. Sebastian Bastian, Minister of Innovation and National Development and Randol Dorsett, Chairman, Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA).
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Minister Bastian: "AI literacy needs to become part of our education system, and at the same time we must upskill teachers, workers, entrepreneurs and public servants"

Minister of Innovation and National Development the Hon. Sebastian Bastian said this is the first time the World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum was held in the Caribbean, and the government is proud that the global digital-policy conversation took....
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Sep042026
PM Davis speaks on behalf of Small Island Developing States at the Opening Ceremony of the World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum (WTPF) 2026
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PM Davis speaks on behalf of Small Island Developing States at the Opening Ceremony of the World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum (WTPF) 2026

During his Remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the World Telecommunication/Information and Communication Technology Policy Forum (WTPF) 2026, on September 2, 2026, Prime Minister Philip Davis said that the Forum produces Opinions that are not binding;....
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Sep032026
The Bahamas is the First Small Island Developing State to Host the World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum
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The Bahamas is the First Small Island Developing State to Host the World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum

Two years in the making, and the first ever to be hosted by a Small Island Developing State — where connectivity is a lifeline, resilience is a necessity, and digital innovation can overcome the barriers of distance.
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Sep032026
Prime Minister Davis, Minister Bastian, and ITU Executives in photo standing before the room of delegates. Pictured from left: Seizo Onoe, Director of ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau; the Hon. Sebastian Bastian, Minister of Innovation & National Development; Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General, ITU; Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Davis; Mario Maniewicz, Director of ITU Radiocommunication Bureau; and Dr. Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director of ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau.
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World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum 2026 Tackles the Future of Digital Connectivity

Minister of Innovation and National Development the Hon. Sebastian Bastian reported on the main outcomes of the World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum 2026 (WTPF-26)’s Strategic Dialogue: “From Vision to Action: Steering an Inclusive, Resilient....
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Sep102026
Court of Appeal holds special two-day sitting in Grand Bahama
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Court of Appeal holds special two-day sitting in Grand Bahama

The Bahamas Court of Appeal is holding a special sitting in Grand Bahama over the next two days, marking its return to the island for the first time in 18 years...
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Sep092026
Forestry Department and Creative Avenues By Design Promote Literacy and Environmental Stewardship
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Forestry Department and Creative Avenues By Design Promote Literacy and Environmental Stewardship

The Department of Forestry, in partnership with Creative Avenues By Design, visited four New Providence primary schools on Tuesday, September 8, as part of the "Read. Grow. Give."...
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Sep072026
Kristin Butler-Beneby, President of the Bahamas Sickle Cell Association
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Official Naming Ceremonies for the site of Bahamas Holistic Sickle Cell Centre at Carmichael Road, West

The Bahamas Sickle Cell Association, during September, Sickle Cell Awareness Month, conducted official naming ceremonies for the site of the Holistic Sickle Cell Centre on Carmichael Road West, September 3, 2026...
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Sep032026
Hundreds of youngsters take advantage of RBPF and Doctors Back-to-School giveaways in Grand Bahama
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Hundreds of youngsters take advantage of RBPF and Doctors Back-to-School giveaways in Grand Bahama

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Sep032026
The Bahamas is the First Small Island Developing State to Host the World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum
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The Bahamas is the First Small Island Developing State to Host the World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum

Two years in the making, and the first ever to be hosted by a Small Island Developing State — where connectivity is a lifeline, resilience is a necessity, and digital innovation can overcome the barriers of distance.
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Aug312026
Shawndra Henfield, Miss Universe Bahamas 2026
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Miss Universe Bahamas pays a courtesy call on the Minister of Tourism

Shawndra Henfield, Miss Universe Bahamas 2026 paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Tourism, the Hon.Glenys Hanna-Martin at the ministry's offices, August 31, 2026...
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Aug312026
Statement - Student Athlete Found Unresponsive
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Statement - Student Athlete Found Unresponsive

University of The Bahamas is deeply saddened to confirm that a student-athlete was found unresponsive in a University dorm residence...
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Aug312026
Consumer Price Index (CPI) June 2026 and Trade Report 2nd Quarter 2026
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Consumer Price Index (CPI) June 2026 and Trade Report 2nd Quarter 2026

The Bahamas National Statistical Institute is pleased to release the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for June 2026 and the Second Quarter Trade Report 2026...
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Aug282026
Seymour Family Gets a New Home After a Devastating Fire
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Seymour Family Gets a New Home After a Devastating Fire

“We gather not merely to mark the completion of a house, but to celebrate the restoration of dignity, security, and hope for a family who has endured great loss.”...
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Aug262026
Mrs. Ann Marie Davis Presents Back-to-School Shoe Vouchers
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Mrs. Ann Marie Davis Presents Back-to-School Shoe Vouchers

“As the new Academic Year approaches, we are reminded of the many opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for our students.”...
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Deep in my heart I know that with God, ‘all things are possible’. If we work together, towards a common purpose, in the common interest and for the common good, great things are indeed possible for our country and our people. But no government can do great things on its own. I am sure that my government can only succeed if we partner with the Bahamian people. We are going to listen. We are going to consult widely. And we are going to bring people together. That is the best way to make progress as a nation.

 

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The Hon. Philip Davis

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Overview & Structure of the Government

The Constitution of the Bahamas is based on the Westminster Model; King Charles III, The Executive Branch, The Legislative Branch, and the Judicial Branch.

As a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, The Bahamas recognizes King Charles III as Head of State. The Governor-General is the King's representative in The Bahamas and constitutes a symbol of the nation’s unity.

The Cabinet constitutes the executive branch and has general direction and control of the Government of The Bahamas. It is necessary for the Cabinet to comprise at least nine Ministers inclusive of the Prime Minister and Attorney General.

Parliament constitutes the Legislative branch of The Bahamas, which consist of a Senate and a House of Assembly. Subject to the provisions of the Constitution, Parliament may make laws for the peace, order and good government of The Bahamas.

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Coming to The Bahamas

The best kept secret of The Bahamas is the country’s sheer size and diversity. With 16 major islands, The Bahamas is an unmatched destination, a heart-pounding adventure across 100,000 square miles of the world’s clearest ocean.

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Places of Interest

Places of Interest

Getting to The Bahamas couldn’t be easier. Conveniently accessible by air and sea, The Bahamas welcomes visitors arriving on commercial and charter flights, ferries, cruise lines, and private planes and pleasure craft.

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Culture

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The world has changed in many ways since the first Regatta back in 1954. The advantages of sail-driven workboats are being rediscovered, brought about by the ever-increasing costs of petroleum based fuels and the high costs of man-made boat building materials.

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When’s the best time to reel in swordfish? How do I find a half-day fishing charter? Do I need a permit to go bone fishing? Find everything you need to know about angling in The Bahamas.

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Foreigners wishing to travel to The Bahamas for vacation and/or for business may require to visa for entry into the country. Be sure to check the Visa Requirements for Foreign Visitors to The Bahamas to determine the visa requirements for your country.

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