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April 30, 2024
Govt still open to consultations on marijuana approach

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Health Minister Dr. Michael Darville says the government is still open to consultations with the Rastafarian community after Rastafarian priest Richmond Mckinney requested that the government grant them free licenses for cannabis cultivation. According to Priest Mckinney, the government has not met with the Rastafarian community since late last year. Dr. Darville [...]

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September 09, 2014
BAMSI 'will not fail' and will open on time, says Gray

MINISTER of Agriculture V Alfred Gray said yesterday he is confident that the Bahamas Agricultural and Marine Sciences Institute (BAMSI) will open as planned and "will not fail" despite construction delays and "other factors which go against it being completed on time".

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April 24, 2024
Royal Caribbean to open Royal Beach Club on Paradise Island in 2025

The Government entered into a Heads of Agreement with Royal Caribbean International, followed by a Ground Breaking Ceremony for the construction of Royal Beach Club on Paradise Island, at an estimated $165 million.

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April 23, 2024
Darville: 'We're an open book' on catastrophic healthcare fund

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville dismissed the idea that the Davis administration is not transparent about its catastrophic healthcare fund, saying: "We're an open book."

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April 19, 2024
The Preacher's Kid Opens at the Nassau Cruise Port

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - There is a new restaurant in town and it's located in the Nassau Cruise Port.  It's called Preacher's Kid. 

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April 19, 2024
Disney Cruise Line to go well beyond 150 jobs pledge at Lighthouse Point destination, set to open with all-Bahamian leadership team

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Disney Cruise Line is set to exceed its initial commitment of 150 permanent jobs at its Lighthouse Point, Eleuthera destination, scheduled to open in June with an all-Bahamian leadership team. Joey Gaskins, Regional Director of Public Affairs for the Bahamas and the Caribbean, addressing the Eleuthera Business Outlook, highlighted that Disney Cruise [...]

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April 18, 2024
Op-Ed: Incompetence or Self-Sabotage?

Bahamians pay their taxes and fund the government's expenditure from one fiscal year to another. The taxes paid ensure that ministries, government departments, public corporations, state-owned enterprises, and regulatory agencies are in a position to meet their financial obligations and pay their staff. Members of the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary are employees of and paid [...]

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April 17, 2024
Govt remains hopeful that 'open communication' prevents industrial action from BCPMU & BCPOU

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Minister of Labour and Public Service Pia Glover-Rolle told media Wednesday morning that the Director of Labour Howard Thompson Jr is conducting meetings with both the Bahamas Communications Public Managers Union (BCPMU) and the Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union (BCPOU) to ensure that all parties are on one accord to avoid [...]

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April 11, 2024
Paradise Island Straw Market Re-Opens

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Paradise Island Straw Market officially re-opened its doors Thursday morning, selling authentic Bahamian made products to visitors and tourists alike. There are a total 39 booths, with ten spaces still available for interested vendors who wish to sell their products at this location. Minister of Works Clay Sweeting asserted that the [...]

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April 10, 2024
Authors open 100% Bahamian bookstore

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Two authors have opened the first 100% fully Bahamian bookshop that only features books written by Bahamians. 'Through the Pages' is located in Downtown Nassau and offers books in all genres, including nonfiction, fiction, children's books, romance, and more. Elle Clarke, co-owner and author, says she and her partner wanted to create [...]

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