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BAMSI STUDENTS TO BENEFIT FROM EXPANDED ANIMAL SCIENCE PROGRAM
STUDENTS of The Bahamas Agriculture & Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) will have a special item added to the school’s menu this Fall – eggs produced by chickens grown at BAMSI. Dr. Raveenia Roberts-Hanna, Executive Director of the Institute with oversight of the academic portfolio, said the newest addition to the farm’s animal division will allow for an expansion of the syllabus and further ...
Scabies -- the skin disease known as 'the great imitator'
Scabies is a skin disease caused by an infestation of the skin by the itch mite (Sarcoptes scabiei). The adult female scabies mite burrows into the upper layer of the skin, where it lives and deposits its eggs.
Bahamians share heartfelt memories of their mothers
Bahamians share heartfelt memories of their mothers
For this Mother’s Day holiday Bahamains are remembering the touching and special moments with their moms.
MARCH 2021: World Sleep Day
MARCH 2021: World Sleep Day
World Sleep Society is issuing a global call to action about the importance of healthy sleep. Friday, March 19, 2021 is the 14th annual World Sleep Day®. Created and hosted by World Sleep Society, World Sleep Day (WSD) is an internationally recognized awareness event bringing researchers, health professionals and patients together to recognize sleep and its important impact on our health.
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Royal Caribbean Donates Supplies to Assist with Repair of Hugh Campbell Primary School
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. made a donation of $50,000 worth of supplies and equipment to Hugh Campbell Primary School to assist with repair of extensive damage caused by recent Hurricane Dorian. Minister of Education, the Hon. Jeffrey Lloyd accepted the donation on behalf of the school, January 31, 2020. Representing Royal Caribbean was Vice-President, Government Relations/Americas Russell Ben...
Grand Bahama Rotarians hear from GBPA’s Rupert Hayward on Island’s progress post-Hurricane Dorian
Grand Bahama Rotarians hear from GBPA’s Rupert Hayward on Island’s progress post-Hurricane Dorian
Last week the Rotary Club of Freeport held its weekly meeting via Zoom and were delighted to welcome Rupert Hayward, Executive Director of the Grand Bahama Port Authority Limited...
Prime Minister of Dominica and CARICOM officials join PM Christie and NEMA to tour hurricane Matthew damaged areas
Prime Minister of Dominica and CARICOM officials join PM Christie and NEMA to tour hurricane Matthew damaged areas
The Rt. Hon Perry Christie, Prime Minister, is facilitating the Prime Minister of Dominica the Hon Roosevelt Skerrit on a tour of Hurricane Matthew-ravaged areas in Andros and Grand Bahama.
Ministry Launches 8-Point Initiative For The Nation's Agriculture Sector
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE MEETS WITH FARMER IN LONG ISLAND...Farmers in Long Island have identified three critical areas needed to maximize the island’s agriculture sector including, immediate assistance with land clearing...
A Comprehensive Guide to HIV and AIDS
A Comprehensive Guide to HIV and AIDS
What is HIV?
HIV is a virus that damages the immune system. The immune system helps the body fight off infections. Untreated HIV infects and kills CD4 cells, which are a type of immune cell called T cells. Over time, as HIV kills more CD4 cells, the body is more likely to get various types of infections and cancers.
New VAT Relief Policy announced for Abaco and Grand Bahama
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis announced today a new VAT Relief Policy for Abaco and the Cays and Grand Bahama until June 2020, as part of the Government’s effort to stimulate the economies of areas affected by Hurricane Dorian...