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PM announces hardware, auto parts stores allowed to open
Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis.A number of businesses including hardware and home stores, auto part stores, plant nurseries and landscaping and property maintenance operations will be allowed to operate during the 24-hour curfew, Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis announced on Sunday afternoon. This announcement comes one month after Minnis [...]
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Updated on COVID-19 Response-The Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis, Prime Minister
I want to provide the country and the media an update on our comprehensive and full government response to the health, social and economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 virus...
Coronavirus: Meat shortage leaves US farmers with 'mind-blowing' choice
The United States faces a major meat shortage due to virus infections at processing plants. It means millions of pigs could be put down without ever making it to table. This is what the predicament looks like on a Minnesota farm.
Hybrid Corals Could Hold the Key to Reef Restoration
Hybrid Corals Could Hold the Key to Reef Restoration
With nearly 27 percent of the world’s coral reefs lost to destructive events and stressors, a newly released study suggests hybridization – a mesh of different species – could save one of the world’s most important and threatened marine ecosystems.
Research published in the journal, Frontiers in Marine Science, found a naturally occurring hybrid coral and its fragmented sections are mo...
BNT & Corona Beer Host Mangrove Cleanup at Bonefish Pond National Park
The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) along with Corona Beer and Jimmy's Wines & Spirits (JWS) hosted a weekend mangrove cleanup at Bonefish Pond National Park (BPNP) in recognition of World Oceans Week.
The cleanup came on the heels of a week-long promotion that saw one dollar from every six-pack of Corona beer sold at Jimmy’s Wines & Spirits stores nationwide. Over $1,500 was raised by the prom...
PIMS FIGHTS TO SAVE MANGROVES Perry Institute receives grant to assess, restore damaged ecosystem
PIMS FIGHTS TO SAVE MANGROVES Perry Institute receives grant to assess, restore damaged ecosystem
Much-needed measures to regenerate an extraordinary ecosystem which safeguards people, infrastructure and the environment are underway, as the Perry Institute of Marine Science (PIMS) mobilizes a two-island, mangrove restoration project funded by the Bahamas Protected Area Fund.
As low-lying nations like The Bahamas are subjected to more frequent and powerful hurricanes, mangroves – which st...
East Grand Bahama set for mangrove restoration planting initiative
A MAJOR mangrove restoration planting initiative will be launched on Saturday in East Grand Bahama.
Breef Wins Global Film Award For Transforming Society
The Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) captured top honours at the 9th annual tve Global Sustainability Film Awards in London...
Official Statement from The Office of The Prime Minister
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis released the following statement today on the resumption of worship services under specific conditions, and the further relaxation of business hours and days for designated exempted businesses and services outlined in the Emergency Powers (COVID 19) Order 2020...
Gardener Jack: Not a gardener
Gardener Jack: Not a gardener
Not a gardener but you want to grow some tomatoes you can call your own?
Dig a hole or few in your yard. Fertilise and plant. Use a hybrid variety and water occasionally. That?s all it takes.