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June 09, 2020
A Personal Plea to Help Save the Oceans of The Bahamas Before it is Too Late

I write this as a Bahamian with the deep conviction that “once you know something is wrong, you have an obligation to try to at least do something about it, even if that something is small.” What I know is wrong is how we all in some way abuse and how we allow others to openly abuse our greatest natural resource, our oceans...

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February 05, 2016
This week in the Bahamas- Commentary by Elcott Coleby: Feb 1 - 5

The Bahamas Parliament met on Wednesday, 3rd February to debate a compendium of food safety and security bills designed to protect the health and integrity of the local food chain from diseases and contamination.

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September 07, 2017
NEMA's Captain Russell updates on Evacuees and Persons Remaining

Director of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Captain Stephen Russell announced at NEMA on Thursday morning, September 7, 2017 that voluntary evacuations have been made from Great Inagua, Mayaguana, Acklins, Crooked Island, and Ragged Island via aircraft...

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August 14, 2017
Seven Day Weather Forecast August 14-20, 2017

igh pressure ridge will gradually rebuild across the Bahamas for the next few days as Tropical Storm Gert moves across the western Atlantic waters affecting the maritime shipping lanes through the end of the week. High pressure ridge will shift northward to the Florida....

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November 25, 2015
PM says 200 mil. project being eyed for cay near Bimini

Prime Minister Perry Christie revealed that Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is seeking to invest up to $200 million to develop a small cay in The Bahamas.

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October 23, 2015
Atlanta 'Donate and Dine' event collects items for Hurricane Joaquin victims

ATLANTA, Georgia - Conch fritters, sky juice and chicken in the bag were top sellers as scores of Bahamians and friends of The Bahamas gathered recently to dine and donate for the Hurricane Joaquin victims.

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November 28, 2016
This Week in The Bahamas - Commentary by Elcott Coleby Nov 21-25

The House of Assembly met on Monday 21st November to consider Urban Renewal legislation that will give teeth to that government agency. Additionally, a resolution was tabled for the appointment of a select committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the 2011 sale of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) to Cable and Wireless Communications (CWC).

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November 25, 2016
The Development of a Trade Information Service Portal

The signing of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) by The Bahamas in 2008 was significant. The Agreement represented the first reciprocal albeit asymmetrical trade agreement negotiated by The Bahamas.

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November 21, 2016
Drake University Returns for Fifth Year to Sunsine Insurance Marathon Bahamas

For the fifth year in a row, a group of Drake University students will travel to The Bahamas in January to take part in the Sunshine Insurance Race Weekend (SIRW).

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November 21, 2016
WISTA chapter established in The Bahamas

The establishment of a Bahamas chapter of the Women's International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) in The Bahamas is an historic event for the country.

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