About Communications & Public Relations The Communications & Public Relations Department supports the Parliament of The Bahamas in communicating important information about its activities, events and initiatives to the public. The Department's primary communication platforms include the Parliament's official social media channels and news releases. Together, these platforms provide accessible and timely information about the …
The Communications & Public Relations Department supports the Parliament of The Bahamas in communicating important information about its activities, events and initiatives to the public.
The Department’s primary communication platforms include the Parliament’s official social media channels and news releases. Together, these platforms provide accessible and timely information about the work of Parliament and help members of the public remain connected to the institution.
The Department works to ensure that information shared through official parliamentary communication channels is presented clearly, professionally and consistently.
The Parliament’s official social media platforms provide a direct way to share parliamentary information with the public.
Through social media, the Department communicates timely updates and highlights concerning the activities of Parliament, helping citizens stay informed about what is taking place within the institution.
Social media content may include:
Social media also provides an opportunity to direct members of the public to more detailed information available on the official Parliamentary website.
Facebook
Follow the Parliament for official announcements, news, events and parliamentary updates.
Instagram
View photographs, visual updates, announcements and highlights from the Parliament.
X / Twitter
Receive timely parliamentary updates, announcements and links to official information.
YouTube
Access available parliamentary video content and recordings.
Official platform names, usernames and links should be inserted according to the Parliament’s current social media accounts.
News releases provide an official means of communicating important information about the Parliament of The Bahamas to the media and the public.
The Communications & Public Relations Department prepares and distributes approved news releases concerning parliamentary activities, events, announcements and other matters appropriate for public consumption.
News releases may provide information about:
News releases provide a more detailed source of information than short-form social media updates and may direct readers to relevant parliamentary documents, webpages or other official resources.
Social media and news releases serve complementary purposes.
Provides concise, timely updates designed for quick public access and engagement.
Provide more detailed official information concerning parliamentary activities and announcements.
Provides the full source of information, documents and resources referenced in public communications.
Together, these channels help create a connected flow of information:
NEWS RELEASE → WEBSITE → SOCIAL MEDIA → PUBLIC
The Communications & Public Relations Department helps bring attention to the activities taking place across Parliament.
When appropriate, information may be shared through social media and news releases concerning:
House of Assembly
Updates relating to the activities and proceedings of the House.
Senate
Updates relating to the activities and proceedings of the Senate.
Parliamentary Events
Information about official events, ceremonies, visits and programmes.
Parliamentary Initiatives
Public information concerning approved institutional initiatives and activities.
Important Announcements
Timely information requiring public awareness.
Content published through Parliament’s official social media channels should reflect the institutional character of Parliament.
Posts may include:
Important information that the public needs to know.
Information before, during and after parliamentary events.
Selected highlights from parliamentary activities.
Simple explanations of parliamentary terms, processes and functions.
Information about sittings, events and other significant parliamentary dates.
Approved photographs, graphics and other visual material relating to Parliament.
Links directing users to detailed information on the official Parliament website.
The Communications & Public Relations Department is committed to communicating parliamentary information in a manner that is:
Information is shared as promptly as appropriate following approval.
Communications are based on verified and approved information.
Information is presented in language that can be readily understood by the public.
All communications reflect the dignity and institutional character of Parliament.
Information is communicated consistently across official platforms.
The public should be able to easily find and understand official parliamentary information.
Official information is available through the Parliament’s website, official social media channels and published news releases.
The latest announcements may be shared through the Parliament’s official social media platforms and News & Releases section of the website.
Use the News Release Archive to browse or search previously published releases.
Not necessarily. Social media may be used for brief updates, reminders, photographs and other timely content, while news releases provide more detailed official information.
Journalists should refer to the Parliament’s official website, news releases and official social media channels for published information.
Members of the public may share publicly available posts through the relevant social media platform, subject to that platform’s terms and applicable copyright or usage requirements.
Stay informed about the latest activities, announcements and events of the Parliament of The Bahamas through our official communication channels.
NEWS & RELEASES
Read the latest official parliamentary news.
FOLLOW US
Connect with Parliament on its official social media platforms.
VISIT THE WEBSITE
Explore parliamentary information, documents and resources.