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June 23, 2020
North Korea: Balloons and speakers raise Korean border tensions

South Korean activists say they have flown propaganda-carrying balloons across the border in to North Korea, the latest provocation in an escalation of tensions between the two neighbours...

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November 21, 2019
Ballooning deficit means govt needs to borrow 507m

THE deficit for the fiscal year has ballooned to $677.5 million because of Hurricane Dorian, prompting the government's plans to borrow $507.9 million to meet the shortfall...

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August 14, 2019
Don't let go: Plastics ban to include 2,000 balloons fine

THE upcoming ban on single-use plastics will also outlaw the release of balloons, according to draft legislation that details fines up to $3,000...

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May 30, 2016
Turnquest warns of eventual 'balloon' in govt budgeting

Shadow Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest insisted that the government's revenue collection process will eventually lead to a balloon that will explode in a later budget communication.

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June 07, 2015
Passport wait balloons to 12 weeks

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Fred Mitchell revealed that the expected delivery time on average for passports is now 12 weeks, adding that he is "seeking additional emergency resources" to see whether or not the delivery time can be reduced.

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November 04, 2010
Merged Realty Firms See Uptick Signals

Less than one week after two of the Bahamas' most established real estate firms joined forces, both say they are experiencing an upsurge in activity, with Bahamians and international investors interested in residential property driving what they cautiously label a turnaround.

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March 19, 2021
ROYAL CARIBBEAN MARKS 2021 RETURN TO CARIBBEAN WITH CRUISES FROM THE BAHAMAS

This summer, travelers can trade in virtual travel experiences for their long-awaited vacations and cruise in The Bahamas and Mexico with Royal Caribbean International. The global cruise line has announced a summer lineup of 7-night cruises on board Adventure of the Seas, setting sail this June from new homeport Nassau, The Bahamas. Vacationers now have the chance to island-hop and relish the adve...

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April 24, 2018
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...

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February 19, 2019
RBDF Strategy for Addressing Human Smuggling in The Bahamas

The maritime borders of The Bahamas are challenged by illicit activities that often occur at the same time within different geographical locations around The Bahamas (Photo 1 - Illicit Maritime Activities)...

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November 21, 2019
Plastics Ban Needs Buy-In From Public

EXUMA and Ragged Island MP Chester Cooper said the government's upcoming ban on single-use plastics is being implemented too soon...

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