Bahamas Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture
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| Ministry overview | |
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| Formed | July 1977 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of the Bahamas |
| Headquarters | Thompson Boulevard, Oakes Field, Nassau, New Providence |
| Minister responsible | |
The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture (MOYSC) is a ministry of the Government of the Bahamas responsible for national policy on youth development, sport and cultural affairs. It was created in July 1977 as part of a government initiative to give dedicated attention to the situation of young people and to the development of sports and culture in the archipelago.
The ministry oversees government programmes in youth work, community-based and elite sport, and the arts and cultural heritage, including national festivals such as Junkanoo. Its portfolio includes support for youth organisations, administration of sports facilities and financial aid to athletes and clubs, and the promotion of Bahamian arts and creative industries. As of 2025 the minister is Mario Bowleg, who has held the position since September 2021 in the cabinet of Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis.