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- Disturbance Becomes Tropical Storm Nestor
- The Governor General Hosted Annual Reception for Baptist ...
- Week 8 of the College Football Season, Makers Wanted Baha...
- Castrol Quote of the Day: October 21, 2019
- NOAA Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Finds Tropical Cyclone Six...
- Dorian Relief International Volunteers - Thank you Reception
- John Bull Group of Companies Presents Cheque to #fitforsc...
- Seven Day Forecast for the Bahamas from 17th to 23rd Octo...
Castrol Quote of the Day: October 21, 2019
"FALL 2019 OIL CHANGE SPECIAL WITH 'CASTROL GTX'.For less than $52* get your oil changed...
parts and labour included at Bay Street Garage
Service Department!"
*Certain conditions apply.
read more »
National Hurricane Center
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The Nassau Guardian is The Bahamas' oldest newspaper and has been publishing since 1844. It is published Monday through Saturday and is usually available by 5 am. Check BahamasLocalNews.com for updates throughout the day.
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Castrol Quote of the Day: October 21, 2019
"FALL 2019 OIL CHANGE SPECIAL WITH 'CASTROL GTX'.For less than $52* get your oil changed...
parts and labour included at Bay Street Garage
Service Department!"
*Certain conditions apply.
read more »
Castrol Quote of the Day: October 12, 2019
"Our FALL 2019 OIL CHANGE SPECIAL continues on Monday at BSG service
department, with a great NEW, LOW PRICE*
with 'CASTROL GTX'!"
*Certain restrictions apply.
read more »
Disturbance Becomes Tropical Storm Nestor
DISTURBANCE BECOMES TROPICAL STORM NESTOR. DANGEROUS STORM SURGE AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXPECTED ALONG PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN GULF COAST LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT... read more »
Week 8 of the College Football Season, Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl
The Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl, now in its sixth year, is the longest- running international bowl game in college football history...read more »
NOAA Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Finds Tropical Cyclone Sixteen Stronger
NOAA HURRICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFT FINDS THE SYSTEM STRONGER. DANGEROUS STORM SURGE AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXPECTED ALONG PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN GULF COAST LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT...read more »
Dorian Relief International Volunteers - Thank you Reception
The Ministry of Tourism & Aviation sponsored a Thank You Reception for International Volunteers who have participated in Hurricane Dorian Relief Efforts...read more »
Castrol Quote of the Day: October 12, 2019
"We'd like to make some things a little easier, with all that's going on these days. Take advantage
of our FALL 2019 OIL CHANGE SPECIAL with
'CASTROL GTX' starting at a LOW, LOW PRICE
of $52*, right here at BSG service department!"
*Certain restrictions apply
read more »
The Governor General Hosted Annual Reception for Baptist Convention Executive Board and Honourees
His Excellency the Most Hon. Cornelius A. Smith hosted the Bahamas National Baptist Missionary & Educational Convention Executive Board & Church Honourees at their Annual Government House Reception on Thursday, October 17, 2019.read more »
John Bull Group of Companies Presents Cheque to #fitforschool to Assist Hurricane Dorian-Impacted Schoolchildren
Inga Bowleg, Director of Business Development, John Bull Group of Companies, presented Mrs. Patricia Minnis, wife of the Prime Minister, and Khrystle Rutherford-Ferguson, Chairman of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC), with a cheque that will go towards the BCCEC’s-led #fitforschool initiative of the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister. The presentation took place at the Office of the Spouse, October 17, 2019...read more »
Atlantis, The Reef and The Cove Recognized with Condé Nast Traveler's 2019 Readers' Choise Award in the Top 25 Resorts in The Atlantic category
Condé Nast Traveler recently announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Atlantis, The Cove and The Reef recognized as official winners in the “Top 25 Resorts in the Atlantic” category.00read more »
Heads of Agreement signed for Baha Mar Phase II
The Government of The Bahamas today signed an agreement for the second phase of development of the Baha Mar Resort...read more »
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line brings unique cruise & stay program to Nassau
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line today announced that its innovative Cruise & Stay program is coming to Nassau. Earlier this month, the company introduced Nassau as a second destination, joining Grand Bahama Island...read more »
Cuban Ambassador Bids Farewell
Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, Her Excellency Ismara M. Vargas-Walter is scheduled to demit office this weekend. As she makes the rounds to say goodbye to her colleagues and counterparts in the Foreign Service, she paid a courtesy call at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thursday...read more »
Annual Sporting Event to Go on Despite Dorian Damage
The countdown to Grand Bahama’s premier triathlon event is on. Come November 2nd, international and local triathletes will put months of training to the test to compete in the annual Conchman Triathlon, despite damages sustained by Hurricane Dorian...read more »
Minister Lanisha Rolle Visited GB; Gave Donation from Women of Parliament
Over the weekend, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture visited Grand Bahama and inspected sporting facilities as part of Damage Assessment to Ministry Facilities. Joining the Minister were Parliamentary members, Senator the Hon...read more »
Gibson attends Caribbean Water Conference in St. Kitts & Nevis
Executive Chairman of the Water and Sewerage Corporation, Adrian Gibson participated in day two of the 15th Annual High Level Forum of the Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association's (CWWA) Annual Conference and Exhibition, Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in St. Kitts and Nevis....read more »
SBDC and CEDA partner to educate entrepreneurs
The Access Accelerator, Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) and the Caribbean Export Development Agency (CEDA) partnered to host a global export workshop for entrepreneurs...read more »
Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation Release Additional Funding for Bahamas
The Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation (CWCF), is continuing its commitment to support the recovery and restoration efforts in The Bahamas; and today announced that they have donated US$75,000 to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and US$50,000 to the Rotary Club of Grand Bahama to support the islands of Grand Bahama and Abaco, the two islands devastated by Hurricanes Dorian just a few weeks ago. The funding from the Foundation will be used by both organizations to bring some relief to the people and communities in the impacted islands... read more »
Youth, Sports and Culture Minister conveys encouragement and hurricane relief funding for GB residents
“We’ve all suffered great loss as a result of the passage of Hurricane Dorian, but we who remain have a purpose to serve and that purpose must be served,” said Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon. Lanisha Rolle, during a recent visit to Grand Bahama...read more »
Honourees of Remilda Rose Designs Pay Courtesy Call at Government House
Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Cornelius A. Smith received Mrs. Gillian Curry-Williams (centre left) and the honourees of Remilda Rose Designs as they paid a courtesy call at Government House on Wednesday, October 16, 2019.read more »