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- It's not your bones popping, it's only air bubbles - The ...
- 100 TREES PLANTED FOR CIBC FIRSTCARIBBEAN’S 100TH YEAR ...
- Celebrating 10 Years of Fine Wine!
- Interest in Eleuthera at All-time High, Double the Inquir...
- Bahamas Receives Medical Supplies from China
- Cleveland Clinic Weston Opens Lozick Women’s Center
- A Severe Thunderstorm Warning In Effect For Grand Bahama
- Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation Returns to 2021 EA...
It's not your bones popping, it's only air bubbles - The truth about Chiropractic Adjustments
Chiropractic adjustments are one of the few ways to address musculoskeletal pain such as back, shoulder and neck pains in the body. But it goes much deeper than that.
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100 TREES PLANTED FOR CIBC FIRSTCARIBBEAN’S 100TH YEAR BANKING ANNIVERSARY
To celebrate 100 years of banking in the region, CIBC FirstCaribbean is planting 100 trees across the 16 territories in which it operates. The first tree planting in The Bahamas recently occurred at the Bahamas Girl Guides Association Campsite, Camp Discovery, in partnership with the Ministry of Environment and Housing’s Forestry Unit.
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It's not your bones popping, it's only air bubbles - The truth about Chiropractic Adjustments
Chiropractic adjustments are one of the few ways to address musculoskeletal pain such as back, shoulder and neck pains in the body. But it goes much deeper than that. read more »
Celebrating 10 Years of Fine Wine!
Young’s Fine Wine has emerged from a challenging 18 months stronger than ever – just in time to celebrate 10 years in business. Like so many local businesses, the importer, distributor and retailer of wines and spirits suffered a considerable economic pinch because of the Covid-19 pandemic. But the team of 10 persevered to achieve this important milestone and are now looking forward to a bright future ahead.
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Interest in Eleuthera at All-time High, Double the Inquiries in a Year
Once an island best known for its place in Bahamian history, its hilly roads and empty silos a symbol of a long-ago thriving dairy industry, Eleuthera is emerging as the Family Island real estate story of the year. So says legendary real estate broker Mario Carey, founder of the first international affiliate of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, BHGRE MCR Bahamas Group.
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Private Banking Veteran Sharon Colebrook Named Leno Trust Managing Director
A Bahamian woman whose dedication and pursuit of excellence in private banking and wealth management earned her the prestigious title of Bahamas Financial Service Board’s Professional of the Year has been named to head Leno Trust Ltd. News of the appointment came from Mr. Sean K Longley, Leno Trust Director.
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Bahamas Receives Medical Supplies from China
On behalf of The Government of The Bahamas, the Hon. Renward Wells Minister of Health, accepted the sixth batch of medical supplies worth $78,000 -- a gift of the Chinese Government. What is described as the “biggest and highest value” batch of medical supplies delivered by the People’s Republic of China to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas was handed over by Chinese Ambassador to The Bahamas, Her Excellency Dai Qingli, during a brief ceremony today at the Ministry of Health (MOH), Meeting Street.
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning In Effect For Grand Bahama
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR GRAND BAHAMA, ALONG WITH ITS ADJACENT WATERS. read more »
Cleveland Clinic Weston Opens Lozick Women’s Center
Cleveland Clinic’s Weston Hospital recently announced the opening of its newly constructed 6,800 square foot Lozick Women’s Center, designed to provide a seamless and holistic experience for patients undergoing screening, diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer. read more »
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation Returns to 2021 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Show
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation (BMOTA) team returns to the 2021 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh Show, July 25-August 1, in Wisconsin. Last year, the show was cancelled due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. Deemed the “World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration,” and the largest aviation show in the world, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, prior to Covid-19, attracted in excess of 600,000 aviation enthusiasts, 10,000 aircraft and almost 1,000 media professionals from around the world.
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BahamaHost’s Got Heart: Virtual Graduation of 760 Participants Nationwide
On July 29, the Ministry of Tourism & Aviation will host a grand virtual ceremony to mark the graduation of a total of 760 tourism professionals from BahamaHost, its signature industry training program. Held under the theme, "The People's BahamaHost: Heart, Community, Empowerment," the ceremony will be aired via Zoom and Facebook at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 29, from the Ballroom of the Courtyard Marriott Hotel, West Bay Street. BahamaHost Graduates hail from six islands: New Providence, Grand Bahama, Eleuthera, Andros, Exuma and Long Island, The Minister of Tourism & Aviation, the Honourable Dionisio D'Aguilar, will be the keynote speaker, and remarks will also be brought by Captain Shonedel Pinder, Deputy Commander of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force. read more »
Security Cameras Launch – Stapledon Gardens
Minister of National Security the Hon. Marvin Dames recently lauded the support of the public and private sector in the obtaining and installing of security cameras in the Stapledon Gardens, spearheaded by the National Neighbourhood Watch Council (NNWC) Stapledon Gardens Community Association. Minister Dames congratulated the Association for their initiative and said that such activities could be replicated in the approximately 190 other community associations throughout The Bahamas. read more »
WHAT IS AIRSOFT - And why are Bahamians playing it
By: Jhanae WinterWhether a game or sport, airsoft has gained popularity over the years and has somehow found its way to the Bahamas where it is played on a regular basis.
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Customer input to GBPC’s new customer service survey will guide improvement plans
From safety to operational efficiencies to energy reliability, the Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) is committed to continuous improvement in its service to customers. To that end, GBPC advises of the launch of its new customer service survey on the Company’s website at www.gb-power.com/speakup. The survey, which is anonymous, brief and user-friendly, is designed to engage customers on a number of topics including quality of service, reliability and billing. The results, which will help direct GBPC’s customer service improvement plans, will be shared with customers in the weeks following the close of the survey.
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NPEP sponsors STEM waste management summer camp for girls
The New Providence Ecology Park (NPEP) announced its sponsorship of a two-week STEM Waste Management Summer Camp for girls ages thirteen to eighteen. The project-based camp, hosted by FEM STEM Bahamas, focuses on a number of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines related to waste management including, sustainable manufacturing, aquaponics, biofuel & bioenergy, and the many career opportunities available in these fields. read more »
Inaugural National Family Week Celebration Kicks-off with Free Webinar Featuring Top Speakers July 28
Under the theme, ”Developing A Sustainable National Economy through Strong Families”, more than a dozen business, civic, social and national leaders are set to participate in a virtual conference about restoration of family values July 28, 2021, it was announced today. The webinar will be the highlight of a series of activities celebrating National Week of The Family.
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Dr. Myles Munroe Mentee Pastor Kersch Darville Sees Writing Books As A Means To Help Guide People
Bahamian author of over 50 books, Dr. Myles Munroe’s legacy lingers on in the hearts of his mentees. Anyone sitting under the late Senior Pastor of Bahamas Faith Ministries International and highly sought-after motivational speaker Dr. Myles Munroe would attest to his unrelenting encouragement of anyone within earshot to write a book. Dr. Munroe believed that everyone had a story to tell, and if they sat under his ministry for a time, they would have a message to share. Mentored by both Dr. Munroe and Dr. Richard Pinder, Pastor of BFM’s Fellowship, Kersch Darville has not only picked up the torch, but he is keeping it blazing with his book Kingdom Perspective published by Inspire Publishing (Bahamas). read more »
Official Bahamas Tokyo Team Named
A total of 14 members will represent The Bahamas in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.Team 242 consists of both track and field and swimming categories.
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National Spelling Bee Champion Roy Seligman Honoured by Ministry of Education
Before cheering supporters, family, Ministry of Education (MOE) officials, and his coach, and backed by a contingent from Lyford Cay International School (LCIS), Roy Seligman, Jr., the Scripps National Spelling Bee fourth place finisher, and the first student from The Bahamas to advance to the finals -- expressed thanks to the nation. “The support of everyone here has been amazing. It’s been a great experience to represent The Bahamas,” said Seligman.
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BTC Teams up with The Broadcasting Corporation to bring the Tokyo Olympic Games Free to all Viewers across The Bahamas
Viewers across the entire archipelago have free access to watch the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games thanks to a partnership with BTC and the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas. BTC is the title sponsor to ZNS’ “free to air” rights to broadcast the Tokyo Summer Olympics. read more »
Pet Food Institute to Offer First Regional Pet Lovers Webinar July 27
Pet owners and animal lovers will have an opportunity to interact virtually with experts from around the region and beyond when the Pet Food Institute presents the first-ever Caribbean and Bahamas webinar on pet care and pet wellness, PAW MANIA, July 27 starting at 6 pm, Eastern Standard Time. “The Pet Food Institute is excited to bring together veterinarians and experts from The Bahamas, Jamaica, Trinidad and as far away as California and Washington, D.C., to share information about pet care and pet wellness in this historic program,” said Mary Emma Young, Senior Director of Communications and Strategic Planning for the Washington, D.C.-based association.
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