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March 26, 2024
Nassau and Paradise Island hotels forecasting strong Easter numbers

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Most Nassau/Paradise Island Hotels are forecasting strong Easter numbers, with occupancies as high as last year and, in some instances, higher. Robert Sands, the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) President, told Eyewitness News, "Most hotels are forecasting strong easter numbers. Occupancies are high and, in some instances, higher than last year. [...]

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March 04, 2024
After unprecedented murder numbers in January, rate slows in February

AFTER an unprecedented start to the year, the murder rate dropped significantly last month, though the country still recorded 29 per cent more killings than it did in February 2023.

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February 21, 2024
FACT CHECKING: Opposition questions govt's numbers for promotional exercises

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Leader of the Free National Movement (FNM) Michael Pintard, while applauding the government's promotion of public servants during this fiscal period, noted that the prime minister's accounting figures on those promotional exercises must be fact-checked. The nation's leader, during his Mid-Year Budget Presentation in the House of Assembly Wednesday morning, noted that [...]

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February 12, 2024
Former Tourism Director General: What Do The Numbers Show From The Negative Press?

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - While the numbers are good, 2024 is off to a rocky start when it comes to international media coverage of crime in The Bahamas.

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February 03, 2024
Good News: Tourism Numbers Drove Bahamian Economy

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Vice President & Group Head of Investment RF Bank And Trust David Slatter says 50 to 60 percent of The Bahamian economy is driven by the tourism industry.

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January 03, 2024
Social Services Minister: The Numbers Are Relatively Small

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - New Social Services Minister Myles Laroda weighing in on the humanitarian situation that the demolition of shantytowns on New Providence creates.

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December 14, 2023
Sustainability First: Making A Difference in Green Sea Turtle Numbers

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - For years, Atlantis has been known for their efforts in marine conservation and release programs and we're getting a closer look at how they've been supporting the green sea turtle population.

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December 07, 2023
GBPA president says Grand Bahama "finally joining the party" as tourism numbers improve

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The President of the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) highlighted the island's significant improvement in tourism performance, declaring that it is "finally joining the party." Ian Rolle, GBPA president while addressing the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association's (BHTA) annual general meeting noted that the island's tourism sector has seen a significant improvement over [...]

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November 09, 2023
BAF hopes to draw awareness to rising diabetes numbers in-country at second annual event

NASSAU BAHAMAS — In a corporate initiative to spread awareness, education and facilitate action regarding the disease in the Bahamas, BAF Financial is hosting the second annual Dance for Diabetes Event. "This event will hopefully spread the word, that persons should be checked and need to know their numbers, especially with the prevalence of Diabetes [...]

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November 08, 2023
Woman allegedly attempts suicide - Police chief shares alarm at rise in numbers

A 20-year-old girl is hospitalized after allegedly attempting to commit suicide by ingesting a quantity of pills.

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