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August 23, 2022
Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina Opens in Nassau

Hurricane Hole Marina, a long-time favorite destination for yachts in the Bahamas, has been completely renovated to provide world-class luxury in a state-of-the-art redesign, from upscale amenities to the latest in technology. The marina’s update is creating excitement among yacht owners, captains, and crew, who love having Hurricane Hole open as a destination again.

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July 28, 2022
Alexandria Spreads Wings In Media World

Alexandria 'Alex' Pinder, a once unassuming Family Island girl, has blossomed into a bearer of professional titles fit for a social butterfly. The 24-year-old is an internationally acclaimed model, local radio personality, entrepreneur and television producer.

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July 08, 2022
GGYA scores with BASE in Exuma

Exuma was calling and 57 participants, including two from St Lucia, looking to complete a level of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award answered the call.

The Governor General's Youth Award, the local office which delivers the internationally recognized programme, hosted its Bahamas Award Super Expedition (BASE) for the first time since 2019. The annual, mega event provides participant...

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June 28, 2022
GGYA participants bag free Ocean Club golf lesson

When Makelia Moxey arrived at Ocean Club Gulf Course for the start of a golf clinic hosted by Atlantis, little could she imagine leaving with a new iPhone 13 courtesy of Aliv.

“I was shocked. I was very proud of myself. I tend to have good luck by the Lord, but this is the best prize I’ve ever won,” said the 16-year-old student of C.C. Sweeting Senior High.

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June 13, 2022
Investments propelling Grand Bahama real estate from doldrums to ‘hot commodity,’ buyers buying lots, condos sight unseen, says Island Living Real Estate’s agent Alex Thompson

After years of a sluggish economy, real estate in Grand Bahama is ‘suddenly a hot commodity’ drawing interest from local and foreign buyers, thanks to major new investments that have driven prices up by double digits in the last quarter, according to a real estate agent. Alex Thompson of Island Living Real Estate credits the seemingly overnight increase in Grand Bahama properties to hundreds o...

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May 26, 2022
62 students from 9 units receive GGYA Bronze, Silver Awards

More than 60 students from nine schools and youth organizations received Bronze and Silver from the Governor General’s Youth Award in its first multi-school ceremony in two years.

The event was held Tuesday evening at the Sir Durward Knowles Auditorium.

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March 09, 2022
Kipling Complex Acquired as Future Site of UB-North Campus in Freeport

University of The Bahamas-North (UB-North) will have a new home in Freeport, Grand Bahama, sparking a transformation not only in its academic focus, capacity for growth and impact on the community, but on public and private sector partnerships and the public's access to higher learning.

On Monday 7th March, during an auspicious ceremony, UB leaders signed a purchase and sales agreement with Ver...

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March 08, 2022
Kipling Complex Acquired as Future Site of UB-North Campus in Freeport

Freeport, Grand Bahama - University of The Bahamas-North (UB-North) will have a new home in Freeport, Grand Bahama, sparking a transformation not only in its academic focus, capacity for growth and impact on the community, but on public and private sector partnerships and the public's access to higher learning.

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January 26, 2022
Tour de Turquoise smashes previous fundraising record as tourists and community unite in major fundraiser for Exuma

On a warm Bahamian night, twenty or so tourists gather around the pool at one of Exuma’s many second homes.

Amid colourful cocktails and soft island music, there is nothing seemingly unusual – they appear to be just like millions of other tourists that flock to these shores. However, this group is anything but typical.

“How much money have we raised so far?” someone shouts from besid...

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October 12, 2021
CIBC FIRSTCARIBBEAN TO SELL ITS BANKING ASSETS IN FOUR OECS COUNTRIES AND ARUBA

FirstCaribbean International Bank Limited has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, FirstCaribbean International Bank (Barbados) Limited (“FCIB Barbados”), has agreed to sell its banking assets in St. Vincent, Grenada, Dominica and St. Kitts.
Its wholly-owned subsidiary, FirstCaribbean International Bank (Cayman) Limited (“FCIB Cayman”), has agreed to sell its banking assets in Aru...

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March 18, 2016
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES: 03182016

Cycling Club Bahamas. - Upcoming events:
March 18-20 Great Abaco Family Fitness Weekend Triathlon,

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January 17, 2015
Bahamas Ferries provides major suppor for Family Islands Junior Junkanoo groups

Bahamas Ferries partnered with the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture for the tenth consecutive year to provide transportation for Family Island students participating in the annual Junior Junkanoo parade. The inter-island transportation service provider, through its collaboration with the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture...

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April 29, 2021
Government of The Bahamas Closes Purchase of Grand Bahama International Airport

The Government of The Bahamas, by way of the Airport Authority Ltd., concludes the purchase of the Grand Bahama International Airport today, April 29, 2021. This acquisition brings to a total of 30 the number of airports in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas owned by the Airport Authority.

The Grand Bahama International Airport comprises 2,500 acres, inclusive of an 11,000-foot runway.

The em...

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April 14, 2021
EU FUNDED PROGRAMME PROVIDES DIRECT SUPPORT TO BAHAMIAN FARMERS

In keeping with the mission of the Government of The Bahamas to expand economic diversification and support the development of new sectors, The Bahamas has recently become a beneficiary of the ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific Countries) Trade Capacity Building TradeCommII Programme under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF).

The objectives of the ACP-EU Trade Comm II Programme are to re...

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April 12, 2021
University of The Bahamas UBFIT 5K/10K Race Exceeds Participation Goal

More than 350 persons participated in the University of The Bahamas (UB) Virtual UBFIT Fun Run Walk Bike Skate Push 5K/10K race that happened over the weekend in a tangible display of support for wellness and the University.

In its fourth year, but the first in a virtual format, the UBFIT race attracted participants in Exuma, Andros, Long Island, New Providence, Grand Bahama and internationall...

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March 17, 2021
DAMIANOS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY GROWS SALES TEAM IN KEY MARKETS

George Damianos, Chief Executive Officer for Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty, and Lana Rademaker, Chief Brokerage Officer, are pleased to announce the addition of three new estate agents: Colleen Carey, who will be based in the Harbour Island office in Eleuthera, Scott Ferguson, who will be based in Treasure Cay, Abaco, and Candis Lakin who will join the sales team in Nassau.

“We...

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January 15, 2021
Cleveland Clinic Florida host free “Healthy Habits” webinar with local professionals to get you in shape for 2021

With one in four Americans making new year’s resolutions and very likely just as many, if not more, in The Bahamas doing so, it’s hardly surprising that the number one resolution was exercising more and losing weight...

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December 02, 2020
Projects in East Grand Bahama helping to restore a community hit hard by Hurricane Dorian

“We continue to be in rebuilding mode in Grand Bahama, so you will see a number of projects that are continuing,” says Minister of State for Grand Bahama, Senator Kwasi Thompson...

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Gone Green Part 2
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October 17, 2011
Gone Green Part 2

"The DNA is here to create the same paradise for Bahamians that only tourists and foreigners seem to enjoy. The DNA is here to encourage you to dream beyond your wildest imagination; we are here to dare you to think the unthinkable, to do the impossible."? -Branville McCartney's address at the launch of the Democratic National Alliance, May 12, 2011

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September 16, 2020
Blue Lagoon Island Invites Bahamians To Take FREE Weather Course

As the Bahamas is now in what is traditionally its peak hurricane season period, Blue Lagoon Island is inviting Bahamians of all ages to learn more about the weather that has such a tremendous impact on the island

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October 09, 2015
Chickcharney Challenge creators to host first obstacle course relay

Creators of the Chickcharney Challenge have designed a relay event -- The Chickcharney Relays -- that is expected will be the hottest ticket in town.

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August 05, 2020
Why close down islands with no recorded cases

FAMILY Island restauranteurs like Dwight Hart are frustrated with the one-size-fits-all COVID-19 restrictions that will force him to shutter his business for two weeks even though Exuma only has three confirmed cases of the virus...

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The Path to Recovery
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July 23, 2020
The Path to Recovery

Industry-specific guidance from Cleveland Clinic about transitioning to the workplace during COVID-19...

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February 14, 2020
Minister of Tourism Launches WBFF Pageant

The Ministry of Tourism & Aviation today hosted a press conference to announce launch of the World Beauty Fitness and Fashion (WBFF) pageant. Minister of Tourism and Aviation, the Hon. Dionisio D’Aguilar led the press conference in the Rose Island Room, Baha Mar. He is pictured centre with Baha Mar's president Graeme Davis at right, and MOTA Sports Manager Jeff Rodgers. Also pictured are Paul an...

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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 ...

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November 18, 2019
Grand Bahama Children’s Home Receives Outpouring of Support From Local and International Groups

For the past two months, executives, staff and volunteers at the Grand Bahama Children’s Home (GBCH) have been consumed with the task of rebuilding the facility which was heavily flooded as a result of Hurricane Dorian. For more than forty years, the Home has provided a safe haven for abused and neglected children and, at the time of the storm, housed thirty-two children ranging in age, from thr...

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November 06, 2019
Lifetime Cacique Award Winner and Goodwill Ambassador, Vernal Sands to be Honoured at BRISTO RELOADED Gala

John Bain, President of Josephine’s Last Child Productions, today announced the staging of the inaugural BRISTO RELOADED, a reunion party of the members and friends of the Bristo Club and a celebration of the life and achievements of the Club’s founder Vernal Sands. The highly anticipated event will take place on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the Balmoral Club on Sanford Drive, Cable Beach at...

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October 10, 2019
DPM's Communication in Debate on Disaster Preparedness and Response Bill v 6

More than a month has passed since Hurricane Dorian ravaged the northern Bahamas. As I stand before this Honourable House today, my heart remains heavy knowing the trauma that so many suffered; the long road ahead to heal the lives that have been shattered and to rebuild the devastated communities...

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September 16, 2019
Paving the Path to Youths’ Success

Whether it’s a ninth grader in search of a club for teens with highly varied aspirations and capabilities or a high school senior looking to grow as an individual and as a leader, the Governor General’s Youth Award (GGYA) is helping young people start the school year off right, offering a programme with an exceptional track record of placing youths on a path to success...

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February 24, 2016
Chickcharney Challenge grows tougher than ever

When the smoke clears on March 6, dozens of Chickcharney participants would have bested what is said to be the toughest obstacle course on the island.

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