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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...
Ballooning deficit means govt needs to borrow 507m
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...
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...
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.
Passport wait balloons to 12 weeks
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.
Merged Realty Firms See Uptick Signals
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.
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...
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...
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)...
Plastics Ban Needs Buy-In From Public
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...