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July 11, 2022
Tourism Minister Cooper encourages residents of East GB to use Coconut Festival to help establish their economy

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, the Hon. Chester Cooper says the coconut has become a $14 billion industry worldwide.

He pointed out that coconut water has become a major industry around the world and has become a part of the healthy lifestyle initiative and the bark of the coconut has been used to make jewelry and other souvenirs.

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September 11, 2014
An administration of arrogance and incompetence - from BAMSI to carnival

Dear Editor,
If there was an award in politics for arrogance and incompetence, then this Perry Christie-led administration would walk away with top prize, as hardly a day goes by without some new embarrassing exposure.
In the latest episode, Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe delivered the web shop operators with their custom-made Gaming Bill, then he spent the next four days explaining qualificatio...

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June 23, 2022
'Jazz' at center stage during Bahamian Heritage Celebration

The Miami Marlins are gearing up to host the second edition of the Bahamian Heritage Celebration at loanDepot Park in Miami, Florida, USA, this Saturday. The celebration will center around Bahamian professional baseball player Jasrado 'Jazz' Chisholm Jr. when he and the Marlins take on the New York Mets at 4:10 p.m. on Saturday.

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November 04, 2019
Govt to add 500k for Inmate Industries Program

Commissioner of Correctional Services Charles Murphy leads a tour of the various sections of the prison. FILEThe Bahamas Department of Correctional Services can expect an additional $500,000 for Inmate Industries funded by the Inter-American Development Bank through the Citizen Security and Justice Program, according to National Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday. The Inmate Industries Progr...

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January 26, 2012
Prime Minister Ingraham Delivers Annual New Year's Address to the Nation

My Fellow Bahamians:

On behalf of my colleagues in Government, my wife Delores, and on my own behalf, I extend to you and your family warm wishes for a blessed and happy New Year. I also extend these wishes to visitors to our country and to those listening to this broadcast overseas, especially Bahamian students and public officers in the service of The Bahamas.

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November 22, 2021
Straw Markets officially re-opened

It is the intention of the Government to make centres of craft, souvenirs and creative products made by Bahamians the centre stage of the tourism product. The Hon. Alfred Sears, Minister of Works and Utilities, underscored this point as he addressed a press conference to officially announce the reopening of straw markets.

“The government will continue to invest in our markets so that they are...

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May 07, 2020
Bahamian Cultural Icons Contribute to Groundbreaking Junkanoon Museum Plans

Technology and Innovation to make unique museum a signature attraction at Nassau Cruise Port...

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April 18, 2011
The 13th Annual Coconut Festival at Pelican Point - Monday, April 25th

Pelican Point, Grand
Bahama -

Each year persons flock to the "Home of
Coconuts," Pelican Point
in East Grand Bahama during Easter weekend. You will be able to feast on
coconut dishes and drinks, enter the coconut barking contest, delight 
yourself with the coconut shell crafts and souvenirs (jams, soap,
coconut-scented candles, etc.), get a laugh from the bottle sucking
contest, and d...

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April 19, 2011
(VIDEO) The 13th Annual Coconut Festival at Pelican Point - Monday, April 25th

Pelican Point, Grand
Bahama -

Each year persons flock to the "Home of
Coconuts," Pelican Point
in East Grand Bahama during Easter weekend. You will be able to feast on
coconut dishes and drinks, enter the coconut barking contest, delight 
yourself with the coconut shell crafts and souvenirs (jams, soap,
coconut-scented candles, etc.), get a laugh from the bottle sucking
contest, and d...

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News Article
May 08, 2015
Carnival and the Orange Economy

Dear Editor,
"It is not the strongest, who survive, nor the most intelligent, but the ones most adaptable to change."

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