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DNA releases draft version of Freedom of Information Act
THE Democratic National Alliance yesterday released the party's draft version of a Freedom of Information Act, with Deputy Leader Christopher Mortimer daring the Christie administration muster up the courage to "do what is right for the Bahamian people."
Need to maximize economic benefits from local timber, says forestry dept.
Officials from the Department of Forestry asserted the need to "maximize" the economic benefits of large volumes of forest on islands like North Andros, which currently hosts harvestable acreage worth an estimated $12.7 million.
Dorsett denies licence given to harvest forest in Andros
AMID heightened public concern over the Christie administration's dealings with Chinese investors, Environment Minister Kenred Dorsett was adamant yesterday that neither his ministry nor the government has issued a licence to any company in this country for forestry harvesting in Andros.
Dorsett confirms Chinese forestry approval
Dorsett confirms Chinese forestry approval
Accusing The Nassau Guardian of being on a "fear-mongering mission as it relates to Chinese investments in The Bahamas", Minister of the Environment and Housing Kenred Dorsett yesterday confirmed a Guardian story that the Forestry Unit issued an "approval in principle" to Caribbean Global Timber Limited (CGTL) for a forestry project on 4,500 acres of land in North Andros.
Chinese in forestry deal
Chinese in forestry deal
A company with majority Chinese directors was given National Economic Council (NEC) approval for a forestry project on 4,500 acres of Crown land in North Andros, The Nassau Guardian confirmed.
Scotiabank sponsors 30th Annual Conchman Triathlon
Scotiabank sponsors 30th Annual Conchman Triathlon
Scotiabank is proud to support the 30th Annual Conchman Triathlon set for this Saturday November 5 at Taino Beach in Freeport, Grand Bahama - the third venue in the history of the event.
Family of man killed in RBDF accident want 'someone held responsible'
ONE month after Christopher Turnquest was tragically killed in a boating accident, the family of the 25-year-old is demanding that "someone be held responsible" for his death.
Scotiabank Sponsors the 30th Annual Grand Bahama Conchman Triathlon
Scotiabank is proud to support the 30th Annual Conchman Triathlon set for this Saturday at Taino Beach.
Film Lineup at 2016 BIFF
Film Lineup at 2016 BIFF
Festival Founder and Executive Director Leslie Vanderpool today announced the final program details for the 13th edition of the Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF), which takes place December 5-8, in Harbour Island and December 8 ? 11 in Nassau.
Bahamian Cargo Airline Helps Hurricane Victims in Lowe Sound, Andros
November 1, 2016, Junkanoo Air, a Bahamian cargo airline, saw it fit to participate in the Hurricane Mathew relief efforts, particularly in the restoration in Lowe Sound, Andros as its President is a native of Mangrove Cay, Andros.