For Immediate Release Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 October 2018 Severe Flooding in Trinidad and Tobago The Ministry is monitoring the situation in Trinidad and Tobago where there have been reports of severe flooding over the weekend. The Ministry has made contact today with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Trinidad and Tobago and…
New York, New York 12 October, 2018 BAHAMAS ELECTED TO UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL The Bahamas was elected by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), on 12 October 2018 to serve on the Human Rights Council (HRC). The HRC was created by the UNGA in 2006, replacing the former UN Human Rights Commission, and is the UN…
His Excellency Reuben Rahming traveled to St. Kitts and Nevis for Presentation of Letters of Introduction Ceremony and St. Kitts and Nevis 35th Independence Anniversary on 13th September, 2018. The theme for the Independence Anniversary was “Love, Service, Patriotism and Pride. Independence Day was celebrated on 19th September, 2018. His Excellency Reuben Rahming, The Bahamas…
Ambassador Sharon Brennen-Haylock, Director-General, led a delegation to the 39th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland. Members included Ms. Jennifer Stuart-Bastian, Counsel, Office of The Attorney General and Ministry of Legal Affairs. The session represented the first session convened under the leadership of Ms. Michelle Bachelet the newly appointed United Nations High…
Nassau, Bahamas — On Wednesday, 5th September, 2018 the Government of the Bahamas hosted a Farewell Reception for His Excellency Carlos Eduardo Sette Câmara da Fonseca Costa, Resident Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas at the British Colonial Hilton Hotel. Ambassador Câmara da Fonseca Costa came to The…
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advise the general public that we are closely monitoring the projected path of Hurricane Florence. The Ministry is in contact with The Bahamas’ Consul General in Atlanta as it relates to the safety of our students. Our students have been advised to follow…
6 September 2018 New York An Intergovernmental Conference (IGC) has been convened at the United Nations (New York) to negotiate an international, legally binding instrument on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ). The international legally binding instrument is expected to address issues such as guiding approaches…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs the general public that His Excellency Jeffrey Williams, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the Republic of Haiti and non – resident Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, has returned to post at The Bahamas Embassy in Pétionville, Haiti after experiencing a medical episode the…
The British High Commissioner to the Bahamas is pleased to announce that two Bahamians have been awarded 2017-2018 Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK. The 2018-19 Chevening scholars are D’Andra Johnson and Therell Smith. Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals with demonstrable leadership potential who also have strong academic backgrounds. The scholarship offers full financial…
The Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas extends congratulations to the Government and People of the Federation of Malaysia as they celebrate their Independence Day. Our countries have maintained friendly diplomatic relations over the last 15 years and we are confident that these relations will be further strengthened and enhanced in the years to come….
