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ZNS Upgrades to Digital

ZNS Upgrades to Digital

Sun, Dec 30th 2012, 03:51 PM

Nassau, The Bahamas -  Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie said, on December 28, 2012, that the upgrade of ZNS' tel evision facilities from analog to digital reaffirms the Government's commitment to providing the necessary and best tools for effective communication in today's world.

"There can be no doubt whatsoever that the Corporation has contributed significantly to the unity and national development of our Family Islands, scattered as they are over 100,000 square miles of ocean," Prime Minister Christie said, during...

Commentary: The chill of government financial irresponsibility

Commentary: The chill of government financial irresponsibility

Sun, Dec 30th 2012, 02:15 PM

As financial analysts the world over await the outcome of the "negotiations" in the United States to see if they can avoid the so called fiscal cliff - the day automatic tax hikes and spending cuts will kick in - many people believe it will push their economy back into a recession.

To unsettle things even more, the fiscal problems have not abated in Europe and right here at home there are unsettling concerns among the business sector and taxpayers. With The Bahamas debt to GDP ratio approaching 60% (including unfunded liabilities), and rumours of government cash flow troubles, they remain remarkably quiet on plans to help revive the struggling Bahamian economy and avoid...

2012 & 2013  Junkanoo Parades' Title Sponsor on Bay Street

2012 & 2013 Junkanoo Parades' Title Sponsor on Bay Street

Sun, Dec 30th 2012, 12:05 PM

2012 & 2013  Junkanoo Parades' Title Sponsor on Bay Street: Gold medal winner Demetrius Pinder and Olympian Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace watched the 2012 Boxing Day Parade from the BTC Skybox on Bay Street. The two were home enjoying the holiday festivities and joined the BTC family and friends. The athletic stars signed with BTC in November as official spokespersons and are appearing in a series of BTC print & TV ad campaigns. BTC is the lead sponsor of the 2012 & 2013 Junkanoo Parades. In support of the cultural festivities.  The company recently signed a 5 year deal with the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP) for $850,000. 

L-R : Jerome Sawyer BTC Senior Manager PR, Geoff Houston BTC CEO, Demetrius Pinder, Araianna Vanderpool-Wallace, Marlon Johnson BTC SR. VP Marketing & Communications.

'Ride in Comfort Style' with Brice Limousine Service

'Ride in Comfort Style' with Brice Limousine Service

Sat, Dec 29th 2012, 10:50 PM

Freeport, Bahamas - Are you coming to Grand Bahama Island for your corporate event, special vacation or Caribbean wedding? Are you a local resident attending a special event or have a romantic evening in mind?

Ride in Comfort & Style with Brice Limousine Service - we offer Airport or Harbour Transfers, Champagne Island Tours, and custom-made tours.

Graduations, Proms, Weddings, Funerals - whatever your needs, we can get you there in style...