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Agriculture is key to diversity, Andros Outlook told
April 26, 2010
Agriculture is key to diversity, Andros Outlook told
Androsians are being encouraged to pursue agriculture as the catalyst for diversifying the economy thereby keeping ?a significant portion of the tourism dollar at home.?
?The millions we use to import items are a good indication of what can be earned and a good estimation of the impact agriculture can have on the economy,? said Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BSIC) executive ch...
School of agriculture for North Andros, Bahamas
January 17, 2013
School of agriculture for North Andros, Bahamas
Nassau, The Bahamas -- In collaboration with the College of the Bahamas, the Government is taking steps to establish a school of agriculture in North Andros. Situated on the site of the former agriculture research centre in San Andros, the project seeks to train Bahamians to take advantage of a nearly $1 billion industry.
BAIC opens way for South Andros agriculture
July 25, 2011
BAIC opens way for South Andros agriculture
South Andros, Bahamas -? A road being constructed by Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) into South Andros' pine land could open that region to large scale agriculture, a town meeting there was told.
Professional women in Bahamian agriculture
January 22, 2012
Professional women in Bahamian agriculture
Farming ventures in North Andros are inspiring two Bahamian women professionals toward national economic empowerment.
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Lateisha Dean, marketing representative with the National Workers Credit Union, and Chavara Roker, Gaming Board
auditor, are convinced that Andros is key to solving much of the nation's economic challenges.
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Agriculture kudos for Central Andros High
June 21, 2011
Agriculture kudos for Central Andros High
Central Andros High School's agriculture programme has won the support of Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) and the Inter-American Institute for Co-operation in Agriculture (IICA).?
"I was very impressed," said BAIC executive chairman Edison M Key. "We can do a lot to support that programme and we have indicated that to them.?
"If we can see more of these programmes thro...
BAMSI and New Agriculture Extension Programme
August 03, 2016
BAMSI and New Agriculture Extension Programme
The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) started off its inaugural Agricultural Extension Training Programme at its campus on Queen?s Highway, North Andros.
Agriculture school to cost at least 7m more
May 13, 2014
Agriculture school to cost at least 7m more
AT least $7m in additional funding has already been requested for infrastructure works at the Agriculture and Marine Sciences school in North Andros...
Top Agriculture Scientist Brings Training to BAMSI
November 16, 2016
Top Agriculture Scientist Brings Training to BAMSI
THE Bahamas Agriculture & Marine Science Institute recently put on a two-day tutorial in plant propagation/tissue culture, led by one of the top biotechnologists in the region.
November 21, 2016
BAMSI, CARDI partner to improve local agriculture sector
President of the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) Godfrey Eneas said the primary purpose of having BAMSI serve as a home base for two agriculture specialists from the Caribbean Agricultural Research & Development Institute (CARDI), is to usher in the next generation of agricultural development in The Bahamas, assist in research and development and to further develop the loc...
January 18, 2016
Farmland lease signing ceremony at Ministry of Agriculture
Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources the Hon. V. Alfred Gray held an arable farm land lease signing ceremony on Friday, January 15, 2016 at the Ministry?s offices.
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