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- P.M. Minnis in meeting with President Trump, Now!
- Award Winning Coral Vita Team to Speak at GB Chamber Event
- Mission Educate Bahamas Donates a Library to Yellow Elder...
- Statement by Minister of State for Grand Bahama, Sen. Hon...
- Christchurch shootings: New Zealand falls silent for mosq...
- Brexit: EU leaders agree Article 50 delay plan
- IOC Awards 2019 Women and Sport trophies to gender equali...
- FLIFF On Location: Shows Off a Stellar Lineup of Independ...
Award Winning Coral Vita Team to Speak at GB Chamber Event
Late last year Government officials, private stakeholders and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) attended the groundbreaking of the world’s first ever coral farm, in Grand Bahama...
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Award Winning Coral Vita Team to Speak at GB Chamber Event
Late last year Government officials, private stakeholders and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) attended the groundbreaking of the world’s first ever coral farm, in Grand Bahama... read more »
BAIC Chairman announces Saturday's Mega Market; and a partnership with Environment to eliminate single-use plastics
The Bahamas Agricultural & Industrial Corporation (BAIC) will hold a Mega Market, Saturday, March 23, 2019 on Gladstone Road in honour of the corporation’s 37th year said Chairman...read more »
Mission Educate Bahamas Donates a Library to Yellow Elder Primary
We’re on a mission to help every child in The Bahamas excel in academics, and reach their true potential. Mission Educate Bahamas (MEB)...read more »
Statement by Minister of State for Grand Bahama, Sen. Hon. J. Kwasi Thompson
The Government has been closely monitoring the Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) situation and has been in communication with the GBPC since the story was first reported... read more »
Christchurch shootings: New Zealand falls silent for mosque victims
New Zealand has broadcast the Islamic call to prayer and observed a two-minute silence in ceremonies to mark a week since the Christchurch attacks... read more »
Brexit: EU leaders agree Article 50 delay plan
EU leaders have agreed on a plan to delay the Article 50 process, postponing Brexit beyond 29 March... read more »
IOC Awards 2019 Women and Sport trophies to gender equality advocates
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) celebrated this evening six role models and change-makers in advancing women and girls in and through sport. In partnership with UN Women, a dedicated awards ceremony was held on the sidelines of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) at the United Nations headquarters in New York, USA.Six trophies. One goal...
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FLIFF On Location: Shows Off a Stellar Lineup of Independent Films
The return of “FLIFF On Location” to Grand Bahama Island and the Pelican Bay Hotel this past weekend, was a heartwarming experience for President and CEO of the Fort Lauderdale Film Festival (FLIFF), Greg Von Hausch... read more »
Ministry of Public Works exposes contractors to best practices for building houses
Local contractors and other persons employed in the construction industry were today armed with knowledge of how to build resilient homes that can withstand up to Category 5 hurricanes...read more »
Governor General and Prime Minister attend Funeral Service for Monsignor Preston Moss
The Funeral Service for Monsignor Preston Moss was held at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral on Thursday morning, March 21, 2019, attended by Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Marguerite Pindling...read more »
Millions of Facebook passwords exposed internally
The passwords of millions of Facebook users were accessible by up to 20,000 employees of the social network, it has been reported... read more »
Uber 'picks New York Stock Exchange' for stock listing
Ride-hailing firm Uber will list on the New York Stock Exchange, according to reports, in one of the most anticipated stock debuts of the year... read more »
Weather Forecast for The Bahamas-March 22-27, 2019
A cold front across the SE Bahamas with a low pressure system near east Cuba continue to produce cloudiness and showers across the area while a second cold front moves south-eastwards across the NW Bahamas with few scattered showers... read more »
P.M. Minnis in meeting with President Trump, Now!
Prime Minister the Most Hon Dr Hubert Minnis is taking part in a multilateral meeting between Caribbean Heads of State and Government and US President Donald J Trump today! read more »
PM Minnis: The Bahamas Poised for an Economic Rebirth
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis said The Bahamas and the island of Exuma are poised for an economic rebirth as he announced extensive plans to improve infrastructure on the island...read more »
Prime Minister Minnis Reveals Big Plans for Exuma
A townhall meeting was held in the Exuma Foundation's Resource Center on Saturday March 16th, 2019, where Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Dr. Hubert A. Minnis unveiled plans before a packed room that his government...read more »
Prime Minister Minnis Speaks at a Town Meeting in Exuma
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis spoke at a town meeting at the Exuma Foundation Resources Center in George Town...read more »
The Bain & Grants Town Urban Renewal Centre Hosted at Health Fair
The Bain and Grants Town Urban Renewal Centre in conjunction with community partners hosted a Health Fair on the Mother Butler Park, Meadow Street, Friday, March 15, 2019...read more »
SBDC talks progress and women in business with WIG and the American Embassy
Access Accelerator SBDC, US Embassy and IDB Partner to Discuss Opportunities for Women In Business with the Women’s Investment Group...· SBDC, US Embassy and IDB celebrate International Women’s Day.
· SBDC client who has reached funding stage shares advice.
· Women entrepreneurship looks forward to a future of collaboration and support.
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Minister Campbell Applauds NGOs Participation at CSW63
Representatives from the more than 35 non-governmental organizations (NGOS) that attended the first week of the Sixty-Third Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW63) began returning to The Bahamas on Thursday...read more »