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HURRICANE ALERT
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August 22, 2011
HURRICANE ALERT

HURRICANE ALERT - Killarney, please stay tuned to the news reports regarding Hurricane Irene. PREPARE for Nassau landfall on Thursday morning.
Hon. Dr. Hubert A. Minnis, Member of Parliament, Killanrey

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April 23, 2024
Prime Minister Davis says new Bill represents a major effort to fight gang activities

During his Contribution to the Debate on the Anti-Gang Bill (2024) and the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill 2024, in the House of Assembly, April 17, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis stated that the Anti-Gang Bill (2024) represented a major effort to bring those who “actively participate in or support gangs and gang activities in our nation” to justice.

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April 18, 2024
Housekeeping, Janitorial and Custodial Workers Receive Certificates After Completing Training Course

The National Training Agency (NTA) held the commencement of its first Housekeeping, Janitorial and Custodial course at its offices on Gladstone Road and Munnings Drive on Friday, April 12, 2024.

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April 12, 2024
PM Davis: Afreximbank Meeting in The Bahamas - a new chapter in diasporic partnership, "where our collective strength is recognized as the tide that will lift all boats"

During his remarks at the Government of The Bahamas and the African Export-Import Bank Signing Ceremony for the Hosting Agreement for the 31st African Export-Import Bank Annual Meetings (2024), Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis said that it was “an important first for The Bahamas, as well as for Africa-Caribbean relations."

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April 12, 2024
IICA and ADO Sign MOU, Will work together to support agriculture development, education in The Bahamas

The Agricultural Development Organization (ADO) of The Bahamas and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) announced this week that they will partner in a long-term effort to promote sustainable development in The Bahamas, specifically in the contributions of the agricultural sector to social and economic growth of the nation.

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April 09, 2024
Labour Department Launches Innovative Online Government Services

The Director of Labour, Howard Thompson said The Bahamas government with the aid of technology has embarked on a thorough digital transformation process to enhance the efficiency of government services for Bahamian residents. As part of this agenda, four additional Department of Labour Services were launched on the MyGateway Platform on March 4, 2024.

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April 04, 2024
COVID BLOW: Near $190 million comprehensive loss for NIB in 2020

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The National Insurance Board reported a total comprehensive loss of nearly $190 million in 2020 according to a report tabled in Parliament on Wednesday.   The 2020 annual report, presented by Immigration and National Insurance Minister Alfred Sears, underscored the significant influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on the fund.  In 2020, unemployment [...]

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April 04, 2024
IDB approves US$60 million conditional credit line for Bahamas sustainable development projects

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$60 million Conditional Credit Line for investment projects that aim to foster sustainable development in the Bahamas. The initiative seeks to jump-start micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) within the country's blue economy, which, as per IDB estimates, accounts for 21.5 percent of the [...]

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April 02, 2024
The Nature Conservancy in The Bahamas Celebrates 20 Years of Conservation, Collaboration and Community

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) commemorated 20 years of work in The Bahamas. An event held at the Balmoral Club on 15th March under the theme ‘Celebrating 20 Years of Conservation, Collaboration and Community’, gathered key stakeholders, government agencies and partners to express appreciation and to highlight the milestones and contributions of the Conservancy.

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April 02, 2024
FTX estate aiming to begin creditor repayments by the close of 2024

FTX Bahamas properties to hit the market this month NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The FTX bankruptcy estate is working towards repaying customers of the collapsed crypto exchange by the close of 2024. This commitment was disclosed during the inaugural meeting of FTX's Bahamian subsidiary, which convened its first creditors' assembly on March 15 at Baha Mar's [...]

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