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Statement by Prime Minister Christie at the banquet honoring Rev. Dr. Ranford Patterson
Statement by Prime Minister Christie at the banquet honoring Rev. Dr. Ranford Patterson
It is a considerable pleasure for me to be able to join with you this evening as you honour the stellar contribution of Rev. Dr. Ranford Patterson for the work he has done over the past six years as President of the Bahamas Christian Council. I would wish to begin by congratulating...
Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie, Prime Minister at the 90th Birthday Celebrations for Sir Sidney Poitier
Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie, Prime Minister at the 90th Birthday Celebrations for Sir Sidney Poitier
I count it an honour and privilege to be amongst the family and special guests who have assembled this evening to pay tribute and to honour Sir Sidney Poitier as he marks yet another milestone in his long and colourful life, the celebration of his 90th Birthday...
Remarks by Bradley B. Roberts at the Fox Hill Branch Monthly Meeting
A pleasant good evening to all and it is always a pleasure to be in the iconic, close knit and culturally significant community of Fox Hill.
The Lignum Club in LPIA Officially Opened
The Lignum Club in LPIA Officially Opened
A first-class passenger lounge has been officially opened at the Lynden Pindling International Airport at the Domestic/International Terminal, available to Family Island travelers.
The Hon. Fred Mitchell, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration at Special Meeting of the Permanent Council of The Organization of American States (OAS)
Let me first thank the Secretary General and you Assistant Secretary General for all the courtesies extended to me during this visit...
In search of a regional frontier
In search of a regional frontier
Much has been discussed about what type of political and economic integration is desirable for the Caribbean region.
On one hand, Caribbean leaders are struggling to create strategies to get there. On the other, are these strategies really working to protect against high unemployment, rising inflation and high debt? ...
Budget 2013/14: Prudence and national development
Budget 2013/14: Prudence and national development
The much anticipated budget communication for 2013/14 was presented by Prime Minister Perry G. Christie, minister of finance last week. The initial commentary and feedback on the communication confirmed that all eyes were on the government to address the nation's finances while fostering an environment for economic growth. While these are still early days and as we brace ourselves for further d...
The Cove Plans Solar And Wind Farm
The Cove Plans Solar And Wind Farm
The $30 million Cove Eleuthera might have officially opened last weekend. But for its U.S. developer, the process of transforming it into a well-oiled machine has only begun. Sidney Torres, a noted entrepreneur from New Orleans, said that 70 percent of his 40 acres on Eleuthera is open land.
St. John's College Student Wins Junior Achievement Speech Competition
St. John's College eleventh grade student vice president of the BTC-sponsored S3 Junior Achievement group, Camille Minns took home the top prize at the recent Junior Achievement (JA) speech competition.
Thomas Augustus Robinson Reaches Life's Finish Line At 74
It has become commonplace for me. Within the last two weeks, I have used this space to pay tribute to three iconic sporting friends. First, there was Roy Bowe, then Tom 'The Bird' Grant, followed by Charlie Saunders. Today, I salute the life and times of Thomas Augustus Robinson. He passed away around 6:50 a.m. on Sunday morning at the age of 74.