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ADO’s school tour revives a Grand Bahamian school’s agriculture program drought offering a beacon of light
October 04, 2023
ADO’s school tour revives a Grand Bahamian school’s agriculture program drought offering a beacon of light
While students across The Bahamas are busy learning their ABC’s, ADO is offering a lesson in survival, teaching the value of farming.
Toddlers among 14 hurt in Grand Bahama boat crash
October 02, 2023
Toddlers among 14 hurt in Grand Bahama boat crash
A BOATING accident in Grand Bahama injured 14 people yesterday, including three toddlers.
16 injured in GB boat accident
October 02, 2023
16 injured in GB boat accident
Three toddlers were among those injured yesterday when the boat they were on collided into a sand bank a half mile north of the Freeport dock, police said.
September 29, 2023
Many farmers excited about the prospect of growing cannabis, Campbell says
Many farmers are excited about the possibility of growing cannabis, according to Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources Jomo Campbell, who predicted the government's "progressive approach to cannabis" will result in a reduction in the backlog of the courts.
September 28, 2023
ADO Chief: Agrarian Awards Kicked off a Turning Point in Farming History, Rekindled the ‘Pride and Joy’ in Agriculture
One week after seeds of hard work, sweat and passion bloomed at the Inaugural Agrarian Awards Ceremony, a first of its kind event designed to honour and reward farmers, the major funder of the ceremony said the event marked a turning point in farming history.
Citizenship issue does not appear a priority item
September 25, 2023
Citizenship issue does not appear a priority item
The Bahamas has faced statelessness and citizenship issues for generations.
September 22, 2023
Govt to launch free breakfast program in designated schools next month
The Ministry of Education announced yesterday it will launch a pilot free breakfast program at eight schools in The Bahamas in October with the aim of improving attendance and productivity among students.
September 22, 2023
BMOTIA: Global Sales and Marketing Missions Concludes in Atlanta
This week, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) closed out the last leg of its successful series of Global Sales and Marketing Missions in North America with a visit to Atlanta. The mission to Atlanta sought to reengage tourism partners and reconnect with film and production stakeholders to help boost visitor arrivals from the area and identify new opportunities to deve...
September 21, 2023
7-year-old saves school lunch money to feed the hungry - Small child with a big heart
7-year-old Naevia Burrows is a small child with the heart of a giant – the 3rd grader has been saving her school lunch money for nearly a year, donating every month to the Bahamas Feeding Network so other children won’t go hungry.
Colina is a Bronze Sponsor of CIBC Walk for the Cure
September 20, 2023
Colina is a Bronze Sponsor of CIBC Walk for the Cure
Colina Insurance Limited (Colina) is a bronze sponsor of the 2023 CIBC First Caribbean’s Walk for the Cure, which aims to raise funds and awareness for the fight against cancer. Colina’s employees will participate in the event.
September 20, 2023
PHA Academy Launches TCN Program & PHA Commissions New Ambulances
The Minister of Health & Wellness, Hon. Dr. Michael Darville, attended the PHA Academy’s launch of its Trained Clinical Nurse Certificate Programme at the School of Nursing campus, on Grosvernor’s Close this past Monday. The Public Hospitals Authority also used the occasion to commission three (3) new ambulances into the National Emergency Medical Services fleet of emergency vehicles.
A Letter of Intent Signed Between BTVI and Algonquin College to Foster Future Collaborations
September 19, 2023
A Letter of Intent Signed Between BTVI and Algonquin College to Foster Future Collaborations
A Letter of Intent was signed during a virtual ceremony on Monday, September 18, 2023 between Algonquin College located in Ottawa Canada, and the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI), signaling the beginning of a five-year partnership providing new international educational opportunities between the two institutions and future collaborations.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
September 19, 2023
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FROM 2:45 AM UNTIL 5:00 AM TUESDAY, 19TH SEPTEMBER, 2023.
Deadly Coral Disease Hits New Providence
June 12, 2020
Deadly Coral Disease Hits New Providence
Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) is taking a firmer hold of the nation according to a newly released report by the Perry Institute for Marine Science (PIMS)...
Youth Leaders Rewarded for SDG Impact
September 13, 2023
Youth Leaders Rewarded for SDG Impact
Kevanté Cash, Liam Miller and Wildaphenie Fils-Aíme are recipients of the Sustainable Development Goals Propel Youth Award presented by the Cable Cares Foundation. Presented in partnership with the Bahamas Development Bank (BDB) and United Nations Bahamas Resident Coordinator’s Office (UNRCO), the award will support the impactful social, economic, environmental or civic activity each recipient...
September 08, 2023
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation Continues Its Global Sales and Marketing Mission with a Series of Events in Atlanta
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) is headed to Atlanta, 13 – 15 September, to showcase the destination’s vibrant culture, tourism offerings and developments, and meet with key film and tourism industry leaders, partners and media.
September 08, 2023
DPM declares slow tourism season 'a thing of the past'
There is no more slow tourism season in The Bahamas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper declared yesterday, explaining that the country's tourism increase has been such that even its typical slow season is booming.
BTC explains recent family island outages
September 07, 2023
BTC explains recent family island outages
Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) said the Family Islands have recently experienced service disruptions chiefly due to power issues and "malicious acts", the company said in a statement yesterday.
September 06, 2023
Bahamas Experiencing Explosive Growth in Visitor Arrival Numbers
The Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation is excited to reveal that tourism performance has outpaced projections for the first seven months of 2023, with The Bahamas recording more than 5.89 million arrivals from January through the endof July. Current tourism performance puts the country well on the way to closing out the year at8 million plus visitors.
BTC explains recent connectivity issues
September 06, 2023
BTC explains recent connectivity issues
Over the last several weeks, residents in some Family Islands have experienced down time with their landline, internet, and mobile services, due to power-related issues and malicious acts.
FNM: Stop playing games on hurricane commission
September 05, 2023
FNM: Stop playing games on hurricane commission
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis continues to "titillate" the Bahamian public with the possibility of a commission of inquiry over Hurricane Dorian.
September 04, 2023
Prime Minister Davis Announces Changes to His Cabinet
During his broadcast National Statement, titled 'Building on Progress, Driving New Change,' Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Philip Davis announced, on September 3, 2023, that some of his government’s cabinet ministers will be taking on new responsibilities with new portfolios, as will ministers of state who had shown “that they are ready to serve as full ministers in Cabinet."
September 04, 2023
NATIONAL STATEMENT: Building on Progress, Driving New Change
INTRODUCTION
Good afternoon everyone.
Thanks so much for joining.
Dorian victims remembered on the 4th anniversary
September 04, 2023
Dorian victims remembered on the 4th anniversary
On the fourth anniversary of the passage of Hurricane Dorian, four Wreath Laying Ceremonies were held on Saturday, September 2, 2023 in memorial to the victims.
Godspeed, Sir Cornelius
September 01, 2023
Godspeed, Sir Cornelius
Sir Cornelius A. Smith formally demitted office as governor general yesterday evening, after serving for the last four years.
Prime Minister Davis Highlights the Accomplishments of Sir Cornelius at the Governor-General’s Farewell Ceremony
September 01, 2023
Prime Minister Davis Highlights the Accomplishments of Sir Cornelius at the Governor-General’s Farewell Ceremony
During the Farewell Ceremony for His Excellency, the Most Hon. Cornelius A. Smith, on August 31, 2023, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis noted that all those present had gathered to thank him for “his four years of service as Governor-General and for a lifetime of service as a politician, member of Cabinet and diplomat."
September 01, 2023
Godspeed, Sir Cornelius Smith demits office of governor general
Sir Cornelius A. Smith formally demitted office as governor general yesterday evening, after serving for the last four years.
Transforming lives
August 28, 2023
Transforming lives
Princeton Boston is a graduate of Doris Johnson Senior High where auto mechanics was an elective for him. He entered the gates of Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) in 2010 and, by summer of the following year, he had earned a certificate in auto mechanics.
August 25, 2023
Active Cases of Dengue Fever are being Monitored; Public Urged to Use Clinics
Minister of Health and Wellness the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville said the public should be aware that the Ministry’s National Communicable Disease Surveillance Unit and Department of Public Health teams in New Providence and Abaco are actively monitoring 16 positive cases and family members with Dengue Fever.
August 25, 2023
Exuma oil spill settlement 'confidential', says Pinder
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said he would not reveal how much the government fined Sun Oil Limited for an oil spill in Exuma last year.
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