The Bahamas Consulate General New York

The Bahamas Consulate General, New York, will be CLOSED on Friday, 5th June 2026, in observance of The Bahamas National Holiday of Sir Randol Fawkes Labour Day.

The Consulate will resume normal operations on Monday, 8th June 2026, between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

In cases of Emergencies and Consulate-related matters, please call: 201-320-1145.

For the first time in 24 years, nine women have been elected to Parliament in The Bahamas. Re-elected and first-time Members of Parliament officially took their seats during the Opening of Parliament on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 — marking a historic milestone for female representation and leadership in the nation’s governance. Once members were sworn in, they headed to the Imperial Ballroom at Atlantis for the reading of the Speech from the Throne by Governor-General of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas Her Excellency The Most Honourable Dame Cynthia A. Pratt, ON, GCMG.

New York, N.Y. — On Wednesday, May 20th, 2026, The Consul General of The Bahamas to New York, the Hon. Leroy F. Major, attended a meeting with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Consular Corps in New York.

The Corps is comprised of NYC-based Consuls General from CARICOM member states who collaborate on economic, cultural, and community-focused initiatives aimed at supporting and empowering the Caribbean diaspora. The diplomatic body also plays a vital role in fostering regional cooperation and strengthening international partnerships across sectors.

The Bahamas Consulate General, New York, will be CLOSED on Monday, 25th May 2026, in observance of The Bahamas National Holiday of Whit Monday and the U.S. Federal Holiday of Memorial Day.

The Consulate will resume normal operations on Tuesday, 26th May 2026, between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

In cases of Emergencies and Consulate-related matters, please call: 201-320-1145.

As Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Mitchell has played a pivotal role in strengthening The Bahamas’ diplomatic presence on the global stage, fostering meaningful international partnerships and ensuring the nation remains actively connected to the world. 📸credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas

Making history: The Bahamas Consulate General New York wishes to congratulate Hon. Glenys Margaret E. Hanna-Martin for being appointed as the new Minister of Tourism. The six-term MP is the first woman in the country’s history to hold the position. 📸credit: Tourism Today Bahamas

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (ABROAD ONLY)

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas - Technical Assistance and Project Management Bureau has released scholarship opportunities for those interested in studying in Japan.

Applicants who are selected will receive:

Roundtrip Airfare

Tuition and Mandatory Fees

Monthly Allowance.

The application deadline is May 29, 2026.

For more information, please visit the following link:

https://www.jamaica.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/study_in_japan_application.html

The Bahamas Consulate General in New York congratulates VJ Edgecombe and the Philadelphia 76ers organization on an incredible season and playoff run. Making it to the playoffs during a freshman year in the NBA is a major accomplishment and a testament to hard work, leadership, and dedication.

VJ showed poise, confidence, and maturity beyond his years all season long, continuing to prove why he belongs on the biggest stage in basketball. The future is extremely bright for both him and the Sixers.

Congratulations on an outstanding year — this is only the beginning. 🎥 credit: Philadelphia 76ers

New York, N.Y. — On Friday, May 8, 2026, the Bahamas Consulate General New York attended the Ailey School, the official school of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 2026 graduation ceremony. Rehearsal Director for the Ailey Fordham Student Dancers (AFSD) and a Faculty Advisor in the Professional Division gave opening remarks, followed by a graduation dance showcase and a selection dedicated to former Artistic Director Judith Jamison. Nassau native Tianna Demeritte delivered the commencement address to the graduating class. In attendance was Deputy Consul General Nestor Sands and other staffers.

The Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (MOTIA, Tourism Today Bahamas) has released a statement announcing the trial run of the Bahamas Digital Arrival Card (BDAC), an upgraded digital system to replace the paper immigration card traditionally used for those arriving in The Bahamas. The Digital Arrival Card enables select visitors participating in the pilot program to complete required entry documentation online through a dedicated web portal prior to arrival, streamlining the arrival process and reducing reliance on paper-based forms at participating ports of entry. Serving as both an immigration and customs declaration, the system is currently being introduced on selected flights as part of the program’s initial implementation phase. MOTIA, along with the Bahamas Immigration Department and the Bahamas Customs Department,, will work jointly on this venture to ensure a coordinated, comprehensive, and measured approach to modernizing the nation’s border entry processes. To read more, please click here: https://tinyurl.com/y7sxf739