Tag: Ministry of Youth

Newly-appointed Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Iram Lewis joined Permanent Secretary Eugene Poitier and Under Secretary Montez Williams in meeting with Head of the Youth Division Sandena Neely and technical officers in that division, on March 3, 2021.

The Cabinet Office notifies for general information that the Hon. Lanisha Rolle has tendered her resignation as Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture. Prime...

Fiscal austerity measures have left the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture to work with just under $19 million in the upcoming fiscal year, a reduction of some $5.1 million. This translates into a 21 per cent budget cut.

On the 24th March, 2020, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced its decision to postpone the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as a result of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Further to this announcement The Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) advised the Ministry of its support for and compliance with this decision. In this regard, the Ministry endorses the decision of the relevant authorities to postpone the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. This decision is not only a wise proactive measure but a sound preventative approach as we all work to protect the gems of the global and local sporting communities, while preparing for the safest environmental conditions that would lend itself to best performances by our athletes.

The Government of The Bahamas continues to monitor ongoing developments and reports as it relates to the Coronavirus. On the 11th March, 2020,...