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Financial Services Pioneer Endorses Privatization of BTC
Award-winning financial services pioneer Suzanne Black said the privatization of BTC would prove "a potential boon to the economy that will give rise to new levels of diversification, new businesses and eventually, cost savings to the consumer."
PIONEERING COMMUNITY LEGAL AID PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED
PIONEERING COMMUNITY LEGAL AID PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED
The Eugene Dupuch Law School (EDLS) has announced the launch of its Community Legal Aid Programme (CLAP) in partnership with the Office of the Attorney General, The Bahamas Bar Association and The Caribbean Agency for Justice Solutions (The Agency).
At a recent press conference, the principal of EDLS, Tonya Bastian Galanis explained, “The chief objective of this Community Legal Aid Programme ...
PIMS Pioneers New Pathways for Careers in Marine Conservation
Although not a formal educational institution, for decades the Perry Institute of Marine Science (PIMS) has played a meaningful role in igniting passions for healthy oceans, shepherding Bahamians into new pathways for careers in marine conservation.
As the organization celebrated its belated 50th anniversary over the weekend, PIMS executive director Dr Craig Dahlgren contemplated that “perhap...
The Bahamas Industrial Tribunal Pioneers New Services for Bahamas’ First Smart Court
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced courts and many of public institutions to close their doors and restrict in-person proceedings. In the midst of this unprecedented disruption, the Bahamas Industrial Tribunal has seized the opportunity to incorporate innovative technology, upgrade its processes and facilities, and continue its operations...
Tony Allen: 'World's greatest drummer' and afrobeat pioneer dies
Pioneering Nigerian drummer Tony Allen, a co-founder of the afrobeat musical genre, died in Paris on Thursday aged 79, his manager says...
Breef Pioneers Post-Dorian Resilient Blue Bahamas Project in Grand Bahama
BREEF’s “Resilient Blue Bahamas” programme is inspiring young people to get involved with building back a more resilient Bahamas. Starting on 11th February, BREEF delivered a curriculum-based educational model to nearly 500 students from Hugh Campbell Primary School, Bishop Michael Eldon School, Mary Star of the Sea Academy, Lucaya International School and Freeport Gospel Chapel School. The ...
The Passing of Sailing Pioneer Eleazor Johnson
The Passing of Sailing Pioneer Eleazor Johnson
I wish to express my deepest condolences to the family of the late Eleazor “Barber J” Johnson on his untimely passing. Both the sailing community and the wider society are no doubt saddened by the unfortunate news...
Punch Publisher Ivan Johnson to receive Pioneer Award at Press Club Media Awards Ceremony
Punch Publisher Ivan Johnson to receive Pioneer Award at Press Club Media Awards Ceremony
The Bahamas Press Club announces that Publisher of The Punch, Ivan Nicholas Johnson is this year’s recipient of The Pioneer Award for newspaper publication...
Press Club to honour Joan Albury with The Pioneer Award
With more than three decades in research, advertising and public relations, Joan Albury is a seasoned communications professional and president of The Counsellors Ltd ? the largest full service-marketing agency in The Bahamas, with its offices in New Providence...
Retired Tourism Veteran Recognized With Pioneer Award
NASSAU, Bahamas -- Ms. Terrecita Kemp was recently acknowledged for her distinguished career as a civil servant when she recognized internationally with the Pioneer Award at the 6th Annual Salute to Greatness Awards held recently at the Crystal Ballroom of the Wyndham Cable Beach Resort, Nassau.