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January 28, 2023
Statement From The Ministry of Foreign Affairs On Successful Extraction of Bahamian Diplomats

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is able to confirm that this morning all seven Bahamian diplomats, including the spouse of the Charge d’Affaires, were airlifted out of Port-au-Prince by helicopter and have landed safely in the Dominican Republic.

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July 06, 2021
Common medications can affect your oral health

Many medications, including vitamins, minerals and prescription medication, can have a negative effect on your oral health. You should be aware of the side effects and the potential serious consequences.

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April 18, 2024
Nationwide survey finds overwhelming support for permanent oil drilling ban

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The results of a new nationwide survey commissioned by a conservation group indicate that there is overwhelming support in The Bahamas for a permanent ban on oil drilling, with 86 percent of participants backing legislation to permanently halt all fossil fuel exploration in order to protect the country's marine environment and coastal [...]

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January 19, 2024
Lucaya Service Company provides update on Fortune Bay canal maintenance

FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA — Lucaya Service Company (LUSCO) has shared an update on the progress of the Fortune Bay Canal Maintenance, Dredging & Jetty Repair Project.  "Marine side activities are well advanced, with the first of three dredging segments now completed. Excavation dredging has commenced at the second segment and near the entrance of the [...]

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November 07, 2023
PM Davis: Fisheries Institute Conference will have dialogue that will lead to ‘a range of auspicious, actionable outcomes for the region’

While bringing Keynote Remarks at the 76th Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute conference, on November 6, 2023, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis noted that that forum would be filled with “fruitful dialogue that, through sustained and considered collaboration, will lead to a range of auspicious, actionable outcomes for the region."

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Why gums bleed
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May 09, 2023
Why gums bleed

Do your gums bleed when you floss or brush your teeth? The most common cause of bleeding gums is gum disease. Almost 70 percent of adults suffer from some form of gum disease. Bleeding gums may also be caused by something as simple as the wrong brushing technique.

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July 27, 2021
Visit your dentist before cancer treatment

You have received the news. You or a loved one was recently diagnosed with cancer and require immediate treatment. You then go through the process of planning a personalized treatment plan designed to get you or your loved one healthy again. This usually involves lifestyle and dietary improvements to adequately support the treatment. One such area you should never neglect is the health of your mou...

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July 20, 2011
Beginning the national oil discussion

As more results are published from studies commissioned by Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) it becomes more evident that this country needs to have a national discussion on oil and gas extraction from the sea.
The results of BPC's most recent study have revealed very promising findings, with some of its licensed areas potentially having billions of barrels of oil equivalents altogether.

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November 12, 2015
'Spectre' stirs, doesn't shake old Bond formulas

Spectre (Rated C)
Cast: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Lea Seydoux
Genre: Action Adventure|
Dwight's Rating: 2 Stars

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November 29, 2011
Bahamas Re-Elected To IMO Council

The Bahamas will have another two years to directly influence global maritime affairs through its re-election to the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London last week.

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