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A different kind of craftsman
A different kind of craftsman
Andrew Ash has been putting the finishing touches on artwork for 35 years without a paintbrush in sight.
FIFA officials score 1st Beach Soccer World Cup goal - full government cooperation
Two of the top officials in the world of football met with Acting Prime Minister Philip ?Brave? Davis, Minister of Youth, Sports & Culture Dr. Daniel Johnson and Ministry of Tourism Permanent Secretary Harrison Thompson this week, and scored their first goal ? assurance that government would provide ?the highest level of cooperation? as the country prepares to host the FIFA 2017 Beach Soccer World...
URCA delegation meets Bahamas' Ambassador to United Nations in Geneva
GENEVA, Switzerland -- The Bahamas' delegation to the World Radio Communication Conference 2015 (WRC-15) met with Bahamas Ambassador to the United Nations' Office in Geneva H.E. Rhoda M. Jackson, as a way of introduction, for the purpose of exploring opportunities where the Permanent Mission can assist the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) in advancing its work in the Internati...
Bahamas Speed Week Revival Donates More Than $40K to Local Charities
Two months after Bahamas Speed Week Revival brought more than 40 classic and modern racing cars to Nassau from around the world, the organization is presenting four local charities with a generous donation raised at the Gala Banquet and Auction of Promises sponsored by Pictet Bank & Trust.
Photo News from Cotton Bay: Courtesy Call with the DPM
Building Partnerships For A Brighter Tourism Future In The Bahamas: Executives from Cotton Bay Holdingsand its partners Marriott International, and Construcciones Planificadas recently paid a courtesy call on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, The Honourable I. Chester Cooper to discuss the future of tourism in The Bahamas and provide an update on their projec...
Steering committee formed to assess elimination of checks
A steering committee has been developed by The Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBOB) comprised of industry stakeholders to assess the range of issues involved in the elimination of checks in The Bahamas. CBOB announced in December 2021 that it was working toward the strategic elimination of checks by December 2024. "Earlier this year the Central ...
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Road to 50 - Jubilee Day Cultural Village Media Launch
The 50th Independence Anniversary Secretariat will host 'Jubilee Day' on Friday, May 5, 2023 at Southern Recreation Grounds and Adjacent Lot, with a Cultural Village, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and a show, slated to run from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Key files 'removed' at Beach Authority
Key files 'removed' at Beach Authority
STAFF at Bahamas Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority were told to file a police report after files from a computer in the office were downloaded and removed "after hours" without approval.
Baha Men lights the fire
Baha Men lights the fire
"Fire" - the latest single by Grammy award-winning Baha Men in collaboration with Latin hitmaker Maffio - has been garnering strides since its release in May, and is a wave the multi-platinum group is looking to capitalize as it gears up for a month-long tour in a pandemic world.
'Safety Awareness' displays by the Department of Labour, at the Mall at Marathon
'International World Safety Day' was celebrated on Friday, April 28, 2023.
Academy Partners with Everyone Counts - Electronic Voting System to Launch for 2013 Oscars?
Academy Partners with Everyone Counts - Electronic Voting System to Launch for 2013 Oscars?
Beverly Hills, CA - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
has entered into an agreement with Everyone Counts Inc. to exclusively
develop an electronic voting system for the 85th Academy Awards®, to be
held in 2013.
Everyone Counts will work with PwC, the Academy's accounting
firm of record, whose role in tabulating Academy members' votes will
remain unchanged. Over the next yea...
Bahamas Waste to Unveil a 50th Independence Truck with MP Miller Brice, Independence Committee
Bahamas Waste to Unveil a 50th Independence Truck with MP Miller Brice, Independence Committee
You are invited to attend the unveiling of Bahamas Waste’ 50th Independence Truck, along with Leslia Miller-Brice, for MP for Seabreeze and the Chair of the Independence Secretariat, along with members of the Independence Committee and the BWDirectors and staff.
Grand Bahama and COVID-19
Grand Bahama and COVID-19
Additional restrictions with respect to new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Grand Bahama were expected, such as longer curfew periods, restrictions on indoor activities such as dining and church services and possible border closures...
Students need literacy, numeracy intervention, official reveals
An assessment of the learning loss suffered by students across The Bahamas during the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed that a significant number of students need literacy and numeracy interventions, Acting Director of Education Dominique McCartney-Russell said.
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Holds Appreciation Ceremonies for Administrative Staff
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Holds Appreciation Ceremonies for Administrative Staff
An Administrative Professionals Appreciation Ceremony was held at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions at Charlotte House on Thursday, 27th April.
Strong Q1 for Baha Mar, Atlantis
Strong Q1 for Baha Mar, Atlantis
Noting that Baha Mar's first quarter performance is up 45 percent year over year, the resort's President Graeme Davis said yesterday that bookings for the remainder of the year are equally as significant.
Legislation may be needed to address banking challenges, says Mitchell
Highlighting the many issues facing bank customers in The Bahamas, Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Public Service Fred Mitchell charged that a solution may be needed in the form of intervention by the legislature.
BAIC conducts retirement transitional workshop for law enforcement officers
The Ministry of National Security in conjunction with the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) is holding a retirement transitional, four-day, workshop for pre-retirees of the uniformed branches.
Jury sees photos from 2017 crime scene
Jury sees photos from 2017 crime scene
Jurors in the murder trial of Mark McKenzie, who is accused of the shooting death of Carlos Adderley Jr., were shown gruesome photos of the murder victim at the crime scene and in the morgue on Friday. Prosecutors allege that McKenzie, while being concerned with others, gunned down the 22-year-old on January 9, 2017. McKenzie, ...
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Groups decry gender-based violence
Groups decry gender-based violence
The Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister, the Bahamas Crisis Centre and Caribbean Women in Leadership (CIWiL) Bahamas National Chapter are once again decrying gender-based violence after recent reported incidents involving violence against women and girls.