Books
Minister lauds Bahamas Book Exchange with Cornell University
August 19, 2017
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Michael Pintard applauded the exchange of about 20 books by Bahamian authors with New York State's Cornell University and called the initiative “powerful...”
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Dr. Ellistion Rahming, presents a copy of his book "Greatest Blacks Ever" to the Governor-General
August 08, 2017
Dr. Elliston Rahming, author of Greatest Blacks Ever:Top 100 Blacks Who Changed the World for Peace...
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Author of "The Rise", Barbara Wilson, hosts a successful book launch & signing
August 03, 2017
On Wednesday August 2nd, 2017, author Barbara Wilson R. N. hosted a successful book launch and signing for her book "The Rise" at Nassau Agencies Ltd...
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"THE RISE" Book Presented to The Prime Minister
July 26, 2017
On Monday, July 24th, 2017, Barbara Wilson, author, and Mr. Godfrey Thomas, distributor, presented the very first copy of her book "The Rise" to Prime Minister, Dr. The Hon. Hubert A. Minnis...
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Logo's Hope Arrives in Nassau, Bahamas
July 15, 2017
On Saturday July 15th, Bahamaslocal.com was in attendance at the opening of Logos Hope , the world's largest floating book fair. The honorable Travis Robinson, MP for Bain & Grants Town, was the special guest of honor. He welcomed the Logos Hope ship and crew members to tbe Bahamas.
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Scotiabank Leverages International Network...
July 05, 2017
On June 2, 2017 Cable Bahamas Limited made history by becoming the first Bahamian company to cross-list on the Jamaican Stock Exchange (JSE), through the listing of two classes of preference shares...
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BTC Northern Bahamas hit by Copper Thieves
July 04, 2017
At around 1am on June 29th, a BTC substation in Lewis Yard became the target of copper thieves who severed wires resulting in widespread service outages for area residents including the communities of Pinder’s Point and Hunters, as well as portions of the Hawksbill area on Grand Bahama....
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Battle to Win Back Health at Age 99 is focused on Upcoming Book-"Never Give Up"
June 29, 2017
By Oldest Living Olympic Champion, Sir Durward Knowles...Sir Durward Knowles who is now the oldest living Olympic champion in the world and a renowned Bahamian sailor, is penning another book to be released in October 2017, a month before his centurion birthday...
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Scholar Books Signs Multi-Billion Dollar Partnership
May 31, 2017
A Bahamian book publisher continues to expand their power and synergies with international publishing giants. In May 2017, Scholar Books organized a multi-billion-dollar partnership with America’s largest book distributor, Ingram Content Group...
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Publishing Symposium and Expo Opens Global Possibilities for Bahamians
May 24, 2017
Bahamian writers recently received valuable information and exposure that could place their written work before a global audience, thanks to Scholar Books, the largest traditional book publishing company based in the Bahamas with a world-wide reach...
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Solomon's Donation Addes To Book Count At Sir Jack Hayward Library
March 13, 2017
In an effort to grow the current book selection at the Sir Jack Hayward Adult Library in Grand Bahama, Solomon’s recently made a cash donation to provide one month’s supply of reading materials...
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Legendary Bahamian musician King Errisson publishes autobiography
March 13, 2017
Legendary Bahamian musician King Errisson has recently written a book about his life from childhood in The Bahamas and his climb to fame as a world renowned percussionist. His book “My Life, My Loves” tells the story of his early years of growing up in the beautiful Bahama islands and knowing that one day he would be somebody. His grandmother knew he was special and she called him “King.” He is known worldwide as an illustrious percussionist, composer and actor.
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Brenda Knowles presents a Copy of Her Book to the Governor General
March 03, 2017
Ms. Brenda Knowles, left, presented a copy or her book Nuggets of Gold to Governor-General Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling at Government House...
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CIBC FirstCaribbean Organizes Book Drive for Youth Centre and Library
February 06, 2017
CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank has organized a book drive in the Turks and Caicos Islands in an effort to encourage literacy...
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Captain Tellis Bethel presents his book, The Lucayan Story, to the Prime Minister
December 23, 2016
Commander of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (Actg.) Captain Tellis Bethel, left, presented a copy of his book, The Lucayan Story, to Prime Minister...
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BNT's Eric Carey endorses naming waters The Lucayan
December 23, 2016
Declaring “Why have a country with a rich history and an array of magnificent islands floating in unnamed waters?” Bahamas National Trust Executive Director Eric Carey this week threw his support behind the movement to name the waters of The Bahamas The Lucayan Sea...
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Bahamian ballerina shines in top beauty magazine
December 20, 2016
Bahamian ballerina, Courtney Celeste Spears, was one of three top US ballerinas chosen to model accessories for Conde Nast’s Allure magazine this holiday season. Spears is in her second season dancing with the Ailey II Repertory Company, the younger version of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
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December 16, 2016
Half hour show set for 8:30 pm December 18 as book sales set records..With book sales for What Manner of Man is This, The Duke of Windsor’s Years in The Bahamas setting records, ZNS Bahamas announced today it will air a special on the book and its author...
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Sir Orville presented a copy of his new book to the Governor General
December 08, 2016
Former Governor General, Sir Orville Turnquest presented Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling, Governor General, with a copy of his new book What Manner of Man is This...
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Darlene Davis-Hord Launches Her Book 'Dwelling In The Secret Place At Logos Book Store
December 07, 2016
Author and former Miss Bahamas, Darlene Davis-Hord recently launched her first book, ‘Dwelling In The Secret Place’ to rave reviews at the Logos Bookstore, at the Harbour Bay Shopping Plaza in Nassau...
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