ANEKA THOMPSON Guardian Senior Reporter Aug 17, 2026 CARICOM election observers have urged The Bahamas to implement campaign finance legislation, create an independent electoral management body and strengthen the logistical preparedness and operations of the Parliamentary Registration Department to ensure accuracy of the voters’ register in order to safeguard electoral integrity. The recommendations, among others, … Continue reading The Bahamas: CARICOM election observers recommend campaign finance, independent PRD
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The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) will convene its 56th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors from June 1–5, 2026, in The Bahamas, bringing together a high-level gathering of Ministers of Finance, Governors, Central Bank officials, development partners, private-sector leaders, youth representatives, and international stakeholders. As one of the Caribbean’s premier development forums, the Meeting … Continue reading 56th Annual Meeting of the Caribbean Development Bank Board of Governors
Philip Davis Davis is the country’s first leader to serve a second consecutive term in nearly 30 years The Bahamas prime minister, Philip Davis, and his ruling Progressive Liberal party (PLP) have been re-elected, making him the country’s first leader to serve a second consecutive term in nearly 30 years. “The Bahamian people have spoken, … Continue reading Bahamas re-elects Progressive Liberal party’s Philip Davis as prime minister
By Shruthi Raghuraman, OIA Research Intern Posted on May 5, 2026 McMaster University has long prioritized building meaningful partnerships around the world. Through the Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Grant, faculty have been able to connect with international colleagues, exchange ideas, and develop collaborations that extend beyond the classroom. This grant, funded by Global Affairs Canada, was created … Continue reading McMaster Expands Global Partnerships Through 2025–2026 Faculty Mobility Grant
Thursday, April 2, 2026 Prime Minister Philip Davis announced Wednesday that the Bahamas will hold an early general election on May 12, moving the vote several months ahead of its originally scheduled mid-October date. Davis confirmed he will dissolve parliament on April 8 and officially call the election the following day, signaling a strategic push … Continue reading Bahamas Calls Snap Election for May 12 Amid Cost of Living Concerns
February 6, 2026 By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor nhartnell@tribunemedia.net THE US ambassador to The Bahamas yesterday argued that the terms of the $195m Chinese financing for New Providence’s second hospital are not “in the best interests” of this nation and pledged that the Trump administration will “help secure a better deal”. Herschel Walker, in … Continue reading US Ambassador: Drop China deal
By Ava Turnquest December 31, 2025 THE Inter-American Commission on Human Rights has urged The Bahamas to fully implement recently passed human rights and accountability reforms, as it warns that poor detention conditions across the region remain a pressing concern. Speaking with The Tribune following the Commission’s first technical cooperation visit to the country since … Continue reading IACHR urges Bahamas to implement rights reforms, improve detention conditions
Jamaica and The Bahamas are among the countries that are establishing the group that also includes the United States, Canada, El Salvador, Guatemala and Kenya. August 29, 2025 UNITED NATIONS, United States (CMC) – The United Nations (UN) Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, has welcomed the decision by two Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries that are part … Continue reading UN welcomes new initiative to improve security in Haiti
May 15, 2025 NASSAU, Bahamas – The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation announces new and expanded airlift options from Canada making it easier than ever for Canadian travelers to experience the beauty and culture of the islands. Air Canada is introducing new, nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Halifax-Stanfield International Airport … Continue reading Boost in Flights from Canada to The Islands of The Bahamas this Summer and Fall
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: May 6, 2025 Today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with the heads of government from the Eastern Caribbean and the Bahamas to underscore the urgent need for enhanced regional cooperation to combat drug and firearms trafficking and illegal migration – key drivers of violence and instability. He encouraged … Continue reading Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Eastern Caribbean and Bahamas Heads of Government