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US Embassy marks the 10th anniversary of September 11th with two community service projects
US Embassy marks the 10th anniversary of September 11th with two community service projects
NASSAU, Bahamas -- Ten years ago on September 11, nearly 3,000 people from more than 90 nations perished in a terrorist attack targeting the United States. U.S. President Obama took inspiration from the victims and survivors of this tragic event by establishing September 11 as a National Day of Service. Last year, 11.5 million people -- including the president and First Lady Michelle O...
BRILANDERS RESPONSE TO COVID19 Community Ban Together to Form Charitable Group
Family Islanders have felt the economic pressure of COVID-19 since the borders initially closed in March—the start of the high tourism season. In North Eleuthera, the joining of forces with neighbors and ex-pats, and their collective sheer will has kept them afloat...
New Voluteerism Program set to launch in The Bahamas
New Voluteerism Program set to launch in The Bahamas
A new Volunteerism Program, is set to launch in The Bahamas...
Lewis Foundation Expands Scholarship Opportunities
Lewis Foundation Expands Scholarship Opportunities
For high school graduates from low-income and middle-class families who believe college isn’t an option, the Lewis Foundation says think again...
McDonald’s Celebrates Founder’s Birthd ay, Execs Take on Service Role
When legendary businessman Ray Kroc founded the McDonald’s Corporation in 1955, the idea of franchising a restaurant chain was so new that his philosophy “In business for yourself, but not by yourself” created a novel economic platform. Five years later, as the eatery chain with the golden arches branding became a modern and model success story, McDonald’s had sold its 100 millionth hambur...
Unemployment claims with NIB raise for Grand Bahama residents
However, no evidence to corroborate claim of 50 percent unemployment...
Colina Sponsors The Bahamas Music Society
Colina Sponsors The Bahamas Music Society
Colina Insurance Limited is a primary sponsor of the Nassau Music Society again this year...
Deep Water Cay Ceases Operations Due to Unforeseen Challenges
The owner of Deep Water Cay (DWC) - the country’s first and oldest bonefishing lodge - has announced plans to cease operations immediately. The difficult, but necessary decision comes following the passage of Hurricane Dorian, which caused widespread damage across parts of the Northern Bahamas...
USAID donates an additional $7.5 Million for humanitarian assistance in GB
The United States is providing an additional $7.5 million dollars in humanitarian assistance to the people of The Bahamas who were affected by Hurricane Dorian, bringing the United States’ total funding for the response to Dorian to more than $33 million...
Statement on False Social Media Reports
Statement on False Social Media Reports
The Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas is aware of a number of false reports circulating on social media about the mistreatment of non-Bahamians in the wake of Hurricane Dorian that affected the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama...