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Tax-Related Illicit Financial Flows and the Right to Development – A Perspective from The Bahamas

At the 27th Session of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the Right to Development, H.E. Patricia A. Hermanns, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Bahamas ...

The Bahamas Joins the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)

The Permanent Mission of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva is pleased to announce that, ...

The Bahamas Receives WHO Certification for the Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV

The Permanent Representative of The Bahamas, Her Excellency Patricia A. Hermanns, received on behalf of the Government and people of The Bahamas the World Health ...

Minister Of Health & Wellness commends Dr. Merceline Dahl-Regis on her recognition by the World Health Organization

The Ministry of Health & Wellness extends heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Merceline Dahl-Regis, distinguished Bahamian physician and public health leader, on the occasion of her ...

Reflections on 20 Years of the Human Rights Council: Strengthening the Global Fight Against Torture

On 26 February 2026, during a panel marking two decades of the Human Rights Council, H.E. Patricia A. Hermanns, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of The ...

The Bahamas Participates in the High-level segment of the 61st Session of the Human Rights Council

The Bahamas participated in the High-Level Segment of the 61st session of the Human Rights Council, held from 23 to 25 February 2026 at the ...

For the first time, Bahamas seeking election to UN Security Council

The Bahamas is, for the first time, seeking election to the United Nations (UN) Security Council as a non-permanent member for the period 2032–2033, Attorney ...

The Bahamas Highlights Urgent Need to Address Climate Inequality at International Conference in Geneva

The Commonwealth of The Bahamas underscored the urgent need for a more equitable global response to climate change during the International Conference on Climate Inequality, ...

The Bahamas’ virtual participation in the LDCs/SIDS Pacific Regional Workshop

The Bahamas participated in the Pacific Regional Workshop of the Voluntary Technical Assistance Trust Fund to support the participation of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and ...