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A helping hand in time for Christmas

Tue, Dec 22nd 2020, 04:32 PM

San Jose Construction (Bahamas) Ltd distributed grocery gift certificates to primary schools in the Grand Bahama and Bimini district to assist students of struggle families during Christmas.

Margo Victor, manager of San Jose, presented a total of 40 gift certificates to nine public schools throughout the island, and to one institution on Bimini.

3m contract signed for Cat Island water

Tue, Dec 22nd 2020, 03:15 PM

A $3m contract was signed yesterday between the Water and Sewerage Corporation and Island Site Development Company to bring potable water to hundreds of residents in Cat Island for the first time, marking an end to what officials called a long and difficult chapter.

Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, Deputy Prime Minister and Works Minister Desmond Bannister and WSC executive chairman Adrian Gibson attended the event. They all described the signing as an historic and monumental day for the island.

Zahra works her 'Magic'
Zahra works her 'Magic'

Tue, Dec 22nd 2020, 08:42 AM

Tips for healthy holiday feet
Tips for healthy holiday feet

Tue, Dec 22nd 2020, 08:38 AM

Common dental problems seniors face
Common dental problems seniors face

Tue, Dec 22nd 2020, 08:37 AM

How merry can breastfeeding moms get during the holidays

How merry can breastfeeding moms get during the holidays

Tue, Dec 22nd 2020, 08:35 AM

The holiday season is here and with it comes lots of cheer, festive foods, and popular seasonal drinks like spiked eggnog and coffee with cream liqueur. For the past few weeks, my inbox has seen an uptick in messages from breastfeeding moms looking for advice on how they can indulge in their favorite holiday beverage ...
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'Room for improvement' in monetary policy transparency, notes IDB bulletin

'Room for improvement' in monetary policy transparency, notes IDB bulletin

Tue, Dec 22nd 2020, 08:09 AM

There is "room for improvement" in regards to The Bahamas' monetary policy, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) noted in its Caribbean Quarterly Bulletin, explaining that the lack of limitations on The Central Bank of The Bahamas' (CBOB) ability to lend to the government continues to weigh negatively. "To enhance the independence of The Central Bank ...
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