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The Bahamas Development Bank hosts Blue Economy Think Tank
The Blue Economy Think Tank hosted by the Strategic Development and Initiatives Unit of The Bahamas Development Bank attracted over 340 registered participants and 20 panelists from the Bahamas and abroad. The event’s over-arching theme “From Small Island State to Big Ocean Nation” highlighted ways Bahamians can benefit from increased sustainable use of ocean resources in four areas: food, b...
Island Insights WTO pt. 2: What does it mean for The Bahamas
In this segment, a continued look will be taken at The Bahamas' renewed efforts to ascend to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the impact it would have on agriculture, light manufacturing and entrepreneurship in the Family Islands and New Providence. Essentially, WTO is expected [...]
Bahamas Striping Completes First International Project in Turks and Caicos
Bahamas Striping received tremendous validation of its work after securing and successfully completing its first regional assignment, a five-figure contract to mark seven miles of roads in Turks and Caicos..
Jamaica decriminalises marijuana use
Jamaica decriminalises marijuana use
The country's parliament passed a much-debated law allowing the possession of up to 2oz (57g) of marijuana...
Fire destroys water company
Fire destroys water company
ABACO - A recent early morning blaze destroyed the main structure of Island Delight and Abaco Ice in Marsh Harbour.
Firefighters, however, were able to prevent the spread of the fire to adjacent buildings on May 18.
Marsh Harbour Volunteer Fire and Rescue responded to the call just after 5:30 a.m. and met a fire in the warehouse of the business.
Island Delight and Abaco Ice are located directly...
2010/2011 Budget Debate Contribution - Minister Larry Cartwright
Mr. Speaker, it is a great honour once again for me to make a presentation to this Honourable House relative to the national budget.
The book of Ecclesiastes records that "there is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven".
Knowledge exchange at Energy Expo provides momentum toward sustainable development, says Minister of the Environment
Knowledge exchange at Energy Expo provides momentum toward sustainable development, says Minister of the Environment
The Hon. Vaughn Miller, Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources addressed the Best Energy Bahamas Expo on the topic “The Impact of Energy on the Environment” Friday, March 24, 2023.
Food prices: the damage caused by Russia
Food prices: the damage caused by Russia
Dear Editor, Your readers have seen that the prices of many foods and fertilizers rose sharply in 2020 and 2021. This was due to supply chain issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and changing demand.
Scrap metal and copper exports banned
Scrap metal and copper exports banned
Widespread copper thefts, and the theft of other metals, prompted the government yesterday to issue an order banning scrap metal exports for 90 days and the export of copper permanently.
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Be Forward Japan Donates T-shirts to Hurricane Relief Efforts
Be Forward Japan and Sealine ZPX Bahamas Ltd., are stepping up with a donation of 1,500 T-shirts to provide immediate relief to Abaco and Grand Bahama residents left devastated in the wake of Hurricane Dorian’s passage...