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Int'l Bazaar's African and Asian sections come down
Int'l Bazaar's African and Asian sections come down
Demolition of the abandoned, burnt, derelict buildings in the International Bazaar continued last week with two of the once popular shopping sections - African and Asian - being torn down.
Bahamas focusing on Asian markets
Bahamas focusing on Asian markets
During her whistle-stop investment tour of Asia, Minister of Financial Services Hope Strachan this week met with representatives of the China Development Bank - which has been described as China's version of a "central bank" - and while the minister kept mum on the details, she said the discussions included opportunities available in The Bahamas for foreign direct investment and other opportunitie...
Caribbean must 'refresh and reinvent' in order to stay competitive with Asian cruise market
Caribbean must 'refresh and reinvent' in order to stay competitive with Asian cruise market
Caribbean destinations and cruise lines must "refresh and reinvent" their tourism product if they hope for the region to weather growing competition from the Asian cruise market following a two percent loss in global cruise industry market share last year, according to a panel of cruise line executives.
History-Making Moment-Kamala Harris FIRST WOMAN to be sworn-in as Vice-President of The United States
History-Making Moment-Kamala Harris FIRST WOMAN to be sworn-in as Vice-President of The United States
The inauguration of Kamala Harris is historic - no matter your politics...
PM Davis: Government will not introduce new taxes that will directly impact Bahamian families
PM Davis: Government will not introduce new taxes that will directly impact Bahamian families
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis said, on March 6, 2024, that when it came to the introduction of new taxes, he wished to reiterate that the government will not introduce new taxes that will directly impact Bahamian families.
Celebrating 30 Years of Jolly
Celebrating 30 Years of Jolly
The Bahamas National Trust’s (BNT) popular annual Christmas festival, “Jollification,” will welcome attendees to The Retreat Garden on Village Road between Saturday, November 18 and Sunday, November 19 from 11am to 8pm. This year the festival celebrates its 30th Anniversary and will feature over 80 talented artisans with wonderful crafts, jewelry, and gift items on sale.
HGC Sells Record-Breaking La Ceiba Property on Paradise Island
After just a few months of being on the market, the 20,800 sq. ft. ultra-exclusive La Ceiba property at Ocean Club, Paradise Island was sold for an undisclosed amount, last asking price offered of $37.5 million – the sale was a record-breaking one for Paradise Island.
Winner of EY scholarship dedicated award to his family
When De'Andre Forbes, 18, received the Ernst and Young Bahamas Jamaine McFall Memorial Scholarship earlier this year, he dedicated the award to his family, who he says made personal sacrifices so that he could pursue his educational goals.
The Bahamas Set to Host the 13th Annual Commonwealth Women’s Affairs Ministers Meeting
Minister of Social Services and Urban Development the Hon. Obediah Wilchcombe said destiny and timing have orchestrated that The Bahamas is set to host the 13th Annual Commonwealth Women’s Affairs Ministers Meeting (13WAMM) under the theme, “Equality Toward a Common Future” from August 21 to 23 at the Atlantis Resort.
Understanding Africa
Understanding Africa
A few weeks ago, I embarked on my seventh trip to Africa. Every time I go to Africa I learn something new, and expand my knowledge and understanding of the heritage and connection between Africa and the Caribbean and America. This trip provided new insight.