The Bahamas High Commission
London
26th August 2011
NEMA Receives Briefings from BEC
NASSAU, The Bahamas – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) received information from the Bahamas Electricity Corporation and the Lynden Pindling International Airport, on August 25, 2011, concerning issues arising from Hurricane Irene’s effect on the various Bahamian Islands.
The Bahamas Electricity Corporation reported that it is presently monitoring its systems in New Providence and the Family Islands as Hurricane Irene continues to impact the country.
25th August 2011
Update on Hurricane Irene
NASSAU, The Bahamas – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) presented a preliminary account on the impact of Hurricane Irene on the various Bahamian Islands, August 24, 2011.
24th August 2011
Statement by the Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham, Prime Minister, on Hurricane Irene
On Wednesday, 23 August 2011, Prime Minister Ingraham addressed the nation during the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) press briefing on Hurricane Irene.
12th July 2011
The Bahamas Celebrates 38 Years of Independence
On 10 July 2011, the Commonwealth of The Bahamas observed the 38th anniversary of its Independence from the United Kingdom.
10th June 2011
Budget 2011/2012 Contribution by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration
Speaking in the House of the Assembly on Wednesday, 1 June 2011, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, the Hon. T. Brent Symonette, M.P., made his contribution to the debate on the Government’s proposed budget for 2011/2012.
25th May 2011
Budget 2011 – 2012 Communication
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Right Honourable Hubert A. Ingraham, M.P.,presented the 2011/2012 Budget Communication to Parliament, May 25, announcing a budget whose major emphasis is jobs and skills development. Prime Minister Ingraham is pictured leading Cabinet Members across Rawson Square to the House of Assembly.
H.E. Paul Farquharson QPM Presents Credentials to the Hellenic Republic
On Wednesday, 25 May 2011, H.E. Mr. Paul Farquharson QPM presented his Letters of Credence as the first Ambassador of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the Hellenic Republic. The Ambassador, who is resident in the United Kingdom, presented his Credentials to H.E. the President of the Hellenic Republic, Mr. Karolos Papoulias.
17th May 2011
The Department of Statistics Releases Gross Domestic Product 2010 Figures
The National Accounts Section of the Department of Statistics announces the release of the 2010 preliminary estimates along with the historically revised estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the period 1997 to 2009. The 2010 preliminary results are based on early estimates from major data sources such as the Central Bank, Ministry of Tourism, and the Foreign Trade Section of the Department of Statistics, etc. They are also based on indicators which normally mimic movements of particular industries such as hotel room rates, megawatt sales, Building Permits, chargeable telephone minutes, Consumer Price Index, etc. The 2010 GDP figures are Preliminary and as more data become available the figures will be revised in keeping with international practices and procedures.
10th May 2011
New Voter Registration
The Parliamentary Commissioner wishes to inform the general public that by Order of the Governor General, the Current Register of Voters will expire on the 14th July, 2011.
4th May 2011
The Wedding of HRH Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton, 29 April 2011
Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Foulkes; the Right Honourable Hubert A. Ingraham, Prime Minister, and Mrs. Delores Ingraham; and H.E. High Commissioner Paul H. Farquharson and Mrs. Sharon Farquharson represented the Commonwealth of The Bahamas at the Wedding of HRH Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton on 29 April 2011.
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