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July 24, 2011
Trio representing Bahamas at 14thFINA World Swim Championships
THREE of the Bahamas' elite swimmers are representing the island nation at the 14th FINA World Swimming Championships in Shanghai, China. Elvis Vereance Burrows, Alana Dillette and Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace began competition yesterday with Burrows in the 50m butterfly, according to a press release.
BAAA names full 80-member team
March 29, 2023
BAAA names full 80-member team
With the CARIFTA Games being held here in The Bahamas for a record ninth time, and with this being the 50th anniversary year of The Bahamas' Independence and of the CARIFTA Games itself, the host nation has every intention of being well-represented.
Local Government Month Ends with Gala Banquet
March 31, 2023
Local Government Month Ends with Gala Banquet
After a full month of activities highlighting the 27th anniversary of Local Government in the country -- Local Government Month culminated with a gala banquet at the Grand Hyatt, Baha Mar, on Saturday, March 25, 2023.
Jane Elizabeth "Chubby" Lundy
February 16, 2023
Jane Elizabeth "Chubby" Lundy
Funeral service for Jane Elizabeth "Chubby" Lundy, 43 yrs., a resident of Josey Way, Poinciana Ave., will be held at Zion Baptist Church, East & Shirley Streets, on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. T. G. Morrison, assisted by Rev.
October 28, 2022
Leadership and kindness - top character strengths of 2022 Hidden Heroes Champions
The PACE Foundation is pleased to announce twelve champions of the Character Day Bahamas Hidden Heroes 2022 campaign. Nominees hailed from eight islands - Abaco, Andros, Berry Islands, Eleuthera, Exuma, Grand Bahama, Long Island, and New Providence. Recognized for their contributions to their community, there were students, educators, community builders, a physician, a disability advocate, coaches...
Character Day Bahamas 2022 Hidden Heroes Champs
October 28, 2022
Character Day Bahamas 2022 Hidden Heroes Champs
The PACE Foundation is pleased to announce twelve champions of theCharacter Day Bahamas Hidden Heroes 2022 campaign.
May 31, 2011
Regatta Cheques Presentation from the Ministry of Sports
Nassau, Bahamas - The Long Island Association is presented with a cheque from the Ministry of Sports on Monday, May 30, to help fund the 44th Annual Long Island Regatta, scheduled to be held June 2 -- June 4. The South Andros Regatta Committee also received a cheque for its regatta,
also set for June 2 - June 4. Pictured from left: Timothy Munnings, director of sports; Michelle McPhee, regatta of...
Fashion Students Sew Uniforms for Fire Victims
April 29, 2022
Fashion Students Sew Uniforms for Fire Victims
When Apryl Burrows was approached to have her Fashion Design students assist in making uniform skirts for two sisters who lost everything in a house fire on Acklins Island, she immediately sprang into action.
Ms. Burrows, who is Chair of Fashion at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) was approached by Associate Vice President of Fund Development, Alicia Thompson for assistance...
December 21, 2020
Volunteer Bahamas Program - Grand Bahamians Awarded for Selfless Service
The Governor-General’s Volunteer Bahamas Program was officially launched December 18, 2020 by His Excellency Sir Cornelius A. Smith in a ceremony that honored some 13 individuals and organizations...
Leno Corporate Centre Marks Construction Milestone
March 10, 2021
Leno Corporate Centre Marks Construction Milestone
A Bahamian company building a new corporate office complex is being credited with being “the single biggest boost to Bahamian contractors in years,” thanks to its policy of hiring only Bahamian-owned and operated subcontractors and businesses.
Leno was handed the surprise kudos during a contract signing and what was expected to be a routine site visit at its 5-storey headquarters on top of...
February 02, 2016
Young Bahamians boast BESS is an 'extraordinary' educational experience
After months of field trips, school presentations, oil monitoring, marine life surveys, coral reef and sand dune restoration, and turtle tagging, Renee Farquharson and Raguel Nesbitt are eagerly preparing for an exciting semester at The Island School in Cape Eleuthera.
Buju Banto All Access Tickets Sold Out
March 15, 2019
Buju Banto All Access Tickets Sold Out
Organizers Bringing In 300 Police Officers To Secure Concert...Organizers of the upcoming Buju Banton: Long Walk To Freedom concert confirmed Wednesday that their All-Access tickets are sold out.
July 15, 2020
The Governor General Welcomes Alpha Kappa Alpha Outstanding Student Award Winners
Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Cornelius A. Smith, in a courtesy call, met with outstanding high school students who were identified by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority for special awards...
December 23, 2019
CBC Celebrates The Last 10 Years While Looking Forward to 2020
The start of 2020 not only marks the beginning of another exciting chapter for the Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC), but also the end of an unforgettable decade. The past 10 years have been particularly memorable for the team at Caribbean Bottling, and undoubtedly for the Bahamas as a whole. As CBC prepares for another year of new products and promotions, as well as returning as the proud sponsor ...
Custom Computer?s A?s For Excellence Winners
September 22, 2010
Custom Computer?s A?s For Excellence Winners
Custom Computers and the Minister of Education, The Honourable Desmond Bannister, presented this year?s winners of Custom Computer?s A?s for Excellence Campaign with brand new HP laptop computers on Saturday, September 18 during an awards presentation at the Custom Computers ?Know How Store? on Cable Beach. Outstanding students Kamal Hudson of St. Thomas Moore Primary School and Karinya Johnson of...
May 29, 2019
Exuma School receives $163,000 in funding through SBDC
. Exuma now has a second private school option.
· Exuma Christian Academy receives $163,000 in funding to expand operations.
· SBDC makes an impact on future generations through access to funding today.
SBDC gives access to $786,000 in funding
May 27, 2019
SBDC gives access to $786,000 in funding
· 13 businesses celebrated for receiving funding through the SBDC
· Almost $786,000 awarded to SBDC clients to-date
· 7 million expected to be distributed to 55 businesses in SBDC pipeline
May 15, 2019
Long Island's Mangrove Bush Students Pay Courtesy Call on the Prime Minister
Parents, teachers, and students of Mangrove Bush Primary School, Long Island, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Hubert Minnis at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday, May 13, 2019. The students presented the Prime Minister with a gift of Long Island handicraft work. At the visit were: Carla Rodgers – Principal, Lakesa Lloyd – Teacher’s Aide/Parent, Logan Knowles ...
May 15, 2019
Lower Deadman's Cay Primary Brings Drama to the National Arts Festival
Lower Deadman's Cay students Sasha Fox and prefect Brianna Moore recited their way into the E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival Long Island Adjudications, as it made its first stop on the island, on May 13, 2019. Drama Adjudicator and Cultural Icon Philip Burrows gave the students pointers and encouragement, while Senior Cultural Officer with responsibility for the Festival, Sonovia Pierre, ...
April 02, 2019
PHA Ambulance Services Getting Almost Half A Million Dollars in Equipment
A red letter day in health-care as today the public health system becomes the first in the region to introduce the ZOLL X (10) Series Cardiac Monitor and ZOLL Auto Pulse...
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