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June 22, 2023
Bahamas' blue carbon credits could be worth $50 billion

The value of The Bahamas' blue carbon credits could be more than $50 billion and attract annual revenue for the government in the hundreds of millions, according to Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Genesis Fund Services Limited Antoine Bastian. Bastian penned an article on the development of the country's blue carbon credits, published on the ...
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April 24, 2018
Minister Ferreira announces Initiative to Ban Single-Use Plastics by 2020

In an effort to simultaneously address marine pollution and waste management, Minister of the Environment and Housing the Hon. Romauld S. Ferreira officially announced, on April 23, 2018, his Ministry's initiative to ban single-use plastics ? such as shopping bags, food utensils, straws and styrofoam food containers ? by 2020...

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May 29, 2018
Bahamaren announces partnership with Chinese firms

Bahamaren Limited is hoping to provide affordable agricultural greenhouse technology, artificial intelligence (AI) technology and agricultural machinery in The Bahamas and Caribbean through a partnership with Beijing Kingpeng International Agriculture Corporation and China Overseas Agricultural Development Alliance. The partnership hopes to "make the agriculture sector [...]
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June 20, 2023
Climate change and your feet

Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Such shifts can be natural, due to changes in the sun's activity or large volcanic eruptions. Since the 1800s, human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas. .

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June 15, 2023
NPEP welcomes Terence Lord as Landfill Operations Manager

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The New Providence Ecology Park (NPEP), a leading advocate for environmental sustainability and waste management, is pleased to announce the appointment of Terence Lord as its new Landfill Operations Manager. With his extensive experience and commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Lord brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to further enhance the [...]

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June 13, 2023
NPEP Welcomes Terence Lord as Landfill Operations Manager

The New Providence Ecology Park (NPEP), a leading advocate for environmental sustainability and waste management, is pleased to announce the appointment of Terence Lord as its new Landfill Operations Manager.

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June 13, 2023
PM: Exuma flood was traumatic

Prime Minister Philip Davis, who flew in from a meeting with CARICOM leaders in Jamaica on the crisis in Haiti to tour flooded Exuma yesterday, said the heavy rains that caused "traumatic" experiences for many Exumians in recent days was the result of climate change. 

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June 07, 2023
The 2023/2024 budget, pt. 2

Part one of this two-part series encompassed an assessment of Prime Minister Philip Davis' recent budget communication, arguing that the numbers are positive but such must necessarily rest on confirmation of the 2022-2023 last quarter performance. Further it contemplates issues "beyond the numbers" which hold significance for the fiscal year ahead. Part two continues with ...
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May 24, 2023
Three Students Take Top Prizes in Inti Environmental Essay Competition, Environment Minister Participates in Naming Inti Environmental Youth Ambassador

Two high school students and one University of The Bahamas student who inked the link between renewables and climate change walked away with honours and cash prizes today with the top winner being named the first ever Inti Environmental Youth Ambassador following Inti Corporation’s Environmental Essay Contest.

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May 22, 2023
Memorandum of Understanding on Agricultural Cooperation Signed Between the Bahamas Ministry of Agriculture and the Chinese Embassy

The Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs signed an agreement with The Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Hunan Province (China) to initiate agricultural cooperation in ceremonies at the Ministry on Friday, May 19, 2023.

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