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Home Fabrics denies Androsia sale claims
Home Fabrics denies Androsia sale claims
The Androsia fabric company is claiming the sale of a batik material with a "Bahamian" design by a well-known fabric store has "dramatically affected" their operations, with staff hours at its Andros factory allegedly reduced as a result.
Jeff Birch, president of Androsia, said the move by popular fabric retailer, Home Fabrics, has limited Androsia's ability to grow in recent years.
However,...
Atlantis, Paradise Island Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary of Art Walk
One of several initiatives undertaken by Atlantis, Paradise Island to bring the culture and vibrancy of The Bahamas to its guests, Art Walk at Marina Village celebrated its first year anniversary recently with many of its local artisans and musicians hailing it a success...
Return of BNT’s Jollification Kicks Off Holiday Season
After a successful return to their in-person fall events with the 30th Wine and Art Festival earlier this month, The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) is excited to announce their next major event: Jollification 2022.
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...
'Best of the Best' Regatta, a Success
'Best of the Best' Regatta, a Success
Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources the Hon. V. Alfred Gray praised the recent ?Best of the Best? Regatta as ?more than a Regatta, it was the greatest socio-cultural and economic event in recent times...?
New Bahamas children's book
New Bahamas children's book
Explore the people and culture of Andros by flipping through the pages of ?Lenny in the Big Yard?, a new children?s book that aims to introduce kids to the island by following the adventures of Lenny, a little boy visiting his grandparents for the summer.
The book is the first in the ?Island Adventure? series. Author Natasha Turnquest said, "The books will include different adventures on the va...
Rushing Into Kemp's Sixth Grade
Rushing Into Kemp's Sixth Grade
When the students in Valdarine Kemp's sixth grade class at Oakes Field Primary School walked into her classroom at the start of the school year, they were met with more than just statements posted on the wall for inspiration.
Press Release- Cheermania 2012, Spanish Wells Tops Pyramid For Win
?Awwww, they scared, they scared?? was the chant of some schools participating in Cheermania 2012, the primary school cheerleading competition hosted by Bahamas Star Gymnastics in conjunction with Bahamas Gymnastics Parent Booster Club. The event, formerly Dancing with the Stars, witnessed a doubling of participating teams in the second year of competition with a showcase of talent, energy and ho...
Governor General Attends Junkanoo Legends Circle Induction Ceremony
Governor-General of The Bahamas His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith joined Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Mario Bowleg and other Junkanoo and culture stakeholders, on December 15, 2022, at the National Junkanoo Legends Circle Induction Ceremony, held at Margaritaville Beach Resort, Bay Street.
Dr. Patricia Pratt is Winner of Goombay Punch Fashion Showcase
4 Local Designers Take Part in Goombay Fashion Showcase at 2018 International Cultural Wine & Food Festival...