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Giving Back and Looking Forward
March 16, 2017
Giving Back and Looking Forward
A thriving world population hit five billion. A gleeful Margaret Thatcher sailed into office, securing her third term as Britain's Prime Minister. In The Bahamas, a triumphant Sir Lynden Pindling won his sixth, consecutive General Election...
June 05, 2013
Chinese ambassador donates equipment to Acklins school
ACKLINS - Chinese Ambassador to The Bahamas Hu Shan has kept a promise to donate equipment to the high school in Acklins.
Last week Acklins Administrator Francita Neilly and consultant to the local government department for MICAL Rupert Cox presented to the school a copier and six sewing machines on behalf of the ambassador.
Hu made the promise to the staff and students of Acklins High School wh...
LANISHA ROLLE CHARGED IN $750K FRAUD: Former minister faces bribery and conspiracy to commit fraud charges
March 16, 2023
LANISHA ROLLE CHARGED IN $750K FRAUD: Former minister faces bribery and conspiracy to commit fraud charges
FORMER Cabinet minister Lanisha Rolle was granted bail yesterday after being taken to court to face allegations that she fraudulently awarded contracts in excess of $750,000 while in office.
March 07, 2023
Minister Bowleg Lauds New National Youth Guard Program
During his recent Contribution to the Mid-Year Budget Debate in the House of Assembly, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Mario Bowleg pointed out that, as indicated in the document ‘Our Blueprint for Change’, his Government promised to establish a National Youth Guard for young people to receive technical training, enabling them to serve in a Disaster Response Corps.
October 05, 2022
CBS PROstore Fall workshop receives overwhelming response pushing event expansion
CBS Bahamas, the largest home improvement retailer in The Bahamas, will host its second edition of its Workshop Series at the new CBS PROstore on Robinson Road.
Obscene spending on ambassador's residence
June 17, 2022
Obscene spending on ambassador's residence
When I heard Labour and Immigration Minister Keith Bell accuse the Minnis administration of the "indiscriminate callous hemorrhage" of the public purse to buy extravagant furnishings and decor for an ambassador's apartment in Europe, I was speechless for a brief moment, recovering just in time to utter a warranted 'Well mudda ..."
Law Firm Donates Doors to BTVI
February 09, 2022
Law Firm Donates Doors to BTVI
Boutique law firm, Stone Arch International, recently made a donation of 100 doors to the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI), valued at approximately $25,000.
Chief Executive Officer and Principal Consultant of Stone Arch International, Drumeco Archer and his wife, Managing Director, Chakita Archer, donated the 8 ft wooden closet doors as they have an interest in the development...
From Pumps to Power Tools
September 29, 2021
From Pumps to Power Tools
In 2002, Monique Glinton was ranked in the top 10 of the then Royal Bank of Canada’s Private Banking Relationship Managers in the world. Today, she is a carpenter and loving it. Ms. Glinton, who is a 2013 alumna of the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI), started her carpentry journey while still working in banking.
BTVI and Baha Mar Form Training Partnership
May 18, 2021
BTVI and Baha Mar Form Training Partnership
The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) and Baha Mar recently partnered to provide customized training to technical employees of the resort.
The disciplines included welding, carpentry, painting, electrical and plumbing. From learning about safe welding procedures and proper lighting and cutting techniques, to work ethics and safe work practices, the course ran for 16 contact hou...
February 02, 2021
Templeton grant helps NGO provide new opportunities for young entrepreneurs
Templeton Foundation’s $25,000 grant to a local Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) – the Bahamas Urban Youth Development Centre (BUYDC) -- is projected to provide new business opportunities for 18 aspiring entrepreneurs who recently graduated from the centre after a four-week training programme.
BUYDC is one of the local NGOs certified/registered as Non-Profit Organizations in accordance...
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