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- 5th Annual Exuma Marathon "Run for Pompey"
- Male Desk Hosts Dialogue on âResponsible Fatherhoodâ
- International Guests of the New Day Tabernacle Convention...
- Evidence Suggests Microplastics in Water Pose âMinimal ...
- Google DeepMind's Co-Founder Goes on Leave
- Minister of Social Services Applauds Signing of Contract ...
- GRAND BAHAMA PORT AUTHORITY SPONSORS TEN YOUTH TO ATTEND ...
- Pet Food Institute Goes to Summer Camp
A Servere Thunderstorm Warning for Exuma and Eleuthera. Watch For New Providence
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR EXUMA AND ITS CAYS AND ELEUTHERA ALONG WITH THEIR ADJACENT WATERS.A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR NEW PROVIDENCE AND ITS ADJACENT WATERS.
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5th Annual Exuma Marathon "Run for Pompey"
Join us in the Exumas for a good cause and an unforgettable experience. Come for the race and make it a vacation at Grand Isle Resort & Spa...read more »
Male Desk Hosts Dialogue on ‘Responsible Fatherhood’
Officials at the Male Desk, Department of Gender and Family Affairs, Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development, hosted men from various organizations that facilitate male-oriented programmes across New Providence to an inaugural dialogue on âResponsible Fatherhoodâ at the Ministryâs headquarters, Aventura Plaza...read more »
Google DeepMind's Co-Founder Goes on Leave
The co-founder of DeepMind, the British artificial intelligence company owned by Google's parent Alphabet, has gone on leave from the company...read more »
Evidence Suggests Microplastics in Water Pose ‘Minimal Health Risk’
Microplastics in drinking water do not appear to pose a health risk at current levels, according to the World Health Organization (WHO)...read more »
International Guests of the New Day Tabernacle Convention Welcomed at Government House
His Excellency the Most Hon. Cornelius A. Smith, Governor General (centre), welcomed Bishop Wilshire Smith (right to the Governor General) of Reaping Faith Ministries Inc., and international guests of the New Day Tabernacle Convention in a courtesy...read more »
Minister of Social Services Applauds Signing of Contract for Marco’s Alert
Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Frankie A. Campbell, applauded Wednesdayâs Contract Signing that established Marcoâs Alert in The Bahamas as a âgiant step forwardâ in the governmentâs commitment to ensuring that the requisite social protection systems are in place for all of its citizens, particularly the children.read more »
GRAND BAHAMA PORT AUTHORITY SPONSORS TEN YOUTH TO ATTEND BAHAMAS CRYPTOCHICKS BLOCKCHAIN CONFERENCE
The Grand Bahama Port Authority is always pleased to support initiatives that help to develop the youth of Grand Bahama Island and by extension The Bahamas...read more »
Unity is POWER: BahamasLocal.com joins Generators from a Generous Heart
BahamasLocal.com is proud to officially launch the online donation portal for Generators from a Generous Heart a joint endeavor between Marlin Marine, BahamasLocal.com and The Nassau Guardian to bring much needed relief to the residents of Unity House, an assisted living facility...read more »
Contract Signed for MARCO’s Alert System
Surrounded by Cabinet Members, Law Enforcement representatives, national and international stakeholders, and family members of the late Marco Archer, the Government of The Bahamas signed the contract with Multimedia Technologies, Ltd., for the MARCO's Alert System in the Bimini Room of the Baha Mar Convention Centre on August 21, 2019...read more »
Suspension on Visa Issuance to Haitian Nationals
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas wishes to inform the General Public that due to current technical and other challenges, the issuance of Visas to Haitian nationals has been suspended until further notice...read more »
A Servere Thunderstorm Warning for Exuma and Eleuthera. Watch For New Providence
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR EXUMA AND ITS CAYS AND ELEUTHERA ALONG WITH THEIR ADJACENT WATERS.A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR NEW PROVIDENCE AND ITS ADJACENT WATERS.
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Tropical Depression Chantal Slowing Down
âŚCHANTAL SLOWING DOWN OVER THE NORTH ATLANTICâŚAT 5:00 AM EDT, THE CENTER OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION CHANTAL WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 39.1°NORTH AND LONGITUDE 45.7° WEST OR ABOUT 645 MILES SOUTH OF CAPE RACE NEWFOUNDLAND.
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Castrol Quote of the Day: August 17, 2019
"Let's be honest, the maintenance of what is likely your second highest investment is not cheap. However, a proper schedule and using a superior lubricant like 'Castrol' is key to keeping your vehicle in top shape, with great ease." read more »
Pet Food Institute Goes to Summer Camp
Bahamas Humane Society summer camp attendees get a lesson on what not to feed Fido...read more »
Newly Appointed Public School Teachers Participate in Orientation Exercise
Minister of Education the Hon. Jeffrey Lloyd expressed to 250 new public school teachers how powerful they are in the life of a student and urged them to maximise their studentsâ potentials...read more »
Severe Weather Warning
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR LONG ISLAND, CROOKED ISLAND, ACKLINS AND MAYAGUANA ALONG WITH THEIR ADJACENT WATERS... read more »
Doctors strike at PMH
Today saw a strike of the doctors at the Princess Margaret Hospital following the Hospitals Authorityâs withdrawal of their agreement for funding...read more »
PUBLIC NOTICE - MILLING AND PAVING WORKS FOR ST. ANDREWS DRIVE
The Ministry of Public Works/Bahamix, has scheduled Milling and Paving works for St. Andrews Drive. The works will begin August 22, 2019 for 7 working days during the hours of 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.read more »
UK High Commissioner Designate Presents Letters of Introduction to the PM
Her Excellency Sarah Dickson, High Commissioner Designate of the United Kingdom presented her Letters of Introduction to Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert A. Minnis at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday, August 21, 2019...read more »
BTC DELIVERS ON ITS COMMITMENT TO MoE
BTC proudly delivered on its promise, presenting 2,500 tablets to the Ministry of Education to support its smart schoolsâ initiative. The company is also delivering on its commitment to provide robust and secure broadband connectivity to one hundred and twenty-seven schools in thirteen islands across the country... read more »