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October 23, 2023
FEEDING THE HUNGRY: BSGC and other businesses partner to host Thanksgiving lunch giveaway

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Bahamas Striping Group of Companies (BSGC) partners with various businesses to donate 10,000 meals on Thanksgiving day to 10,000 Bahamians. Dominic Sturrup, Vice President of BSGC, says Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation is the signature sponsor for the initiative. BAIC will donate fresh fruits, vegetables and seasoning for the Thanksgiving giveback.

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June 01, 2011
Hotels buying more Bahamian produce

Having seen a significant increase in the uptake of Bahamian agricultural produce after a new promotional exercise was launched earlier this year, the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) is focusing much of its efforts now on "intercepting" hotel food supply chains to ensure even greater linkages between the two industries.

Amanda Wells, agricultural marketing officer at BAIC...

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August 10, 2019
Eclectic epicurean experience

Seasonal and plant-forward is the latest concept of Café Martinique.

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August 22, 2018
Agriculture & ALIV-'Project Backyard Farming Bahamas'

Project Backyard Farming Bahamas': The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources in conjunction with ALIV held a press conference Monday, August 20, 2018 at the Ministry to announce ALIV's...

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April 11, 2016
Five things to do now to get ready for bikini season

Spring break has come and gone, and summer now looms on the horizon -- and with it that dreaded moment when you'll find yourself shopping for a bathing suit.

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October 25, 2011
Foods that are dangerous for dogs

As a profession today, the majority of vets are against feeding table food to dogs, however, I fall within the minority and don't have a strong objection against table food as long as it is healthy table food.

Most people feed table food that are leftovers from a meal (fats, bones, carbohydrates, eg. rice, pasta, etc.)? That can often cause obesity, upset stomach, vomiting and diarrhea.?

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August 22, 2011
Food 99/1: Be prepared! Food for the storm

While it was a hope and a dream to never have to write this article, the time has arrived when being prepared can make the difference. With a hurricane approaching, remember that stocking up on shelf stable foods and clean drinking water is as essential for a trouble free recovery as is shutters on your house. Remember, if the power goes out for an extended period of time, refrigeration will be at...

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December 29, 2010
Gardener Jack: Not a gardener

Not a gardener but you want to grow some tomatoes you can call your own?

Dig a hole or few in your yard. Fertilise and plant. Use a hybrid variety and water occasionally. That?s all it takes.

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April 18, 2024
Three Cabinet ministers set to attend the first harvest RBC and ADO’s partnership set to seed 400 backyard farming kits at St. James Road’s community wellness event this weekend

With three members of Cabinet set to attend the first harvest of a community garden off Kemp Road, hundreds of area residents will get a chance to learn farming basics or sharpen their green thumbs April 20 when the ADO (Agricultural Development Organization) and RBC partner to distribute 400 backyard farming kits at Pilgrim Baptist Church.

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April 02, 2024
BAMSI Youth Engagement to Build Food Security

THE Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute’s (BAMSI)) Soil to Supper program is focused on nurturing young minds and cultivating an appreciation for the wealth of foods grown in Bahamian soil that are used to create our favourite and most flavourful dishes. The youngest students get an opportunity to touch, feel, water, plant, cultivate and harvest produce that they then see deliciousl...

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