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Minister of Education gives update on reopening of schools
As public school students and teachers prepare for the 2020-2021 academic year, the Hon. Jeffrey Lloyd, Minister of Education, announced plans for a National Orientation for what is described as the ‘most unusual year in the history of education in the Bahamas’...
Resumption of Training for Professional Athletes per COVID-19 Update
By promulgation of the Competent Authority, and in accordance with the COVID-19 Update of May 3rd, 2020, ³3URIHVVLRQDO $WKOHWHV´ have been granted permission to resume their training with immediate effect...
Cloth Masks Instructions and Warning for Children
Cloth Masks Instructions and Warning for Children
According to the Emergency Powers (COVID-19) (No. 2) (Amendment), every person who leaves their residence must wear a mask covering the nose and mouth while away from their residence...
A Faustian Bargain
A Faustian Bargain
"I guess every form of refuge has its price...." The Eagles
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The past week in Bahamian politics we witnessed some very interesting verbal exchanges between the leader of the Free National Movement (FNM), who also happens to be the prime minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, and the member of Parliament for High Rock in Grand Bahama.?
Lean on God
Lean on God
"Then Moses cried out to the Lord, and the Lord showed him a piece of wood. He threw it into the water, and the water became fit to drink." - Exodus 15:25 It is days away from the end of the month and the re-opening [...]
Tips for a Good Entrepreneur Pitch to Investors
Tips for a Good Entrepreneur Pitch to Investors
An entrepreneur looking to boost or expand her business needs all the support she can get and this includes opportunities to woo investors. Regardless of what great story is told or presentation made, investors need specific items for consideration, said Gillian Charles-Gollop, CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Executive Director, Corporate Investment Banking and Advisory...
Budget Contribution by Minister Renward Wells
Budget Contribution by Minister Renward Wells
Contribution of Hon. Renward R. Wells Member of Parliament (Bamboo Town) Minister of Transport and Local Government to the Budget Debate – Fiscal Year 2019/2020...
Consumer Protection Commission Announces Plans to Observe Consumer Rights Week
World Consumer Rights Week is being celebrated in The Bahamas from Monday, March 11 to Friday, March 15, 2019 to the theme “Trusted Smart Products”...
Bahamas National Trust Secures Sustainable Finance Agreement to Support Management of Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park
Bahamas National Trust Secures Sustainable Finance Agreement to Support Management of Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park
The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) along with Albany and its parent company, NEXUS Luxury Collection, Ltd. (NEXUS) are excited to announce the launch of a new joint venture to support the management of the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park (ECLSP)...
Public Encouraged to Support and Enjoy Independence Events
An ?exciting? calendar of events has been prepared for this year?s Independence celebrations. Mark Humes, Chairman of the 45th Independence Secretariat, said the public could look forward to improvements from last year...
Public schools reopen on Tuesday
Public schools reopen on Tuesday
Administrators and teachers on islands that have been given the 'all clear' by NEMA / The Bahamas Meteorological Office, are asked to report to work on Monday, September 11th, 2017 at the regularly scheduled time.
School Re-Openings Post Irma
School Re-Openings Post Irma
ADMINISTRATORS AND TEACHERS ON ISLANDS THAT HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE ?ALL CLEAR? BY NEMA / THE BAHAMAS MET OFFICE, ARE ASKED TO REPORT TO WORK ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th 2017 AT THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED TIME...
Female sexual addiction
Female sexual addiction
While countless men feel it is natural and manly to have many partners and irresponsibly father countless children, many women welcome these men into their arms and are themselves cunning, seductive and immoral. Many of these women are sexually addicted.
Your energy tip of the week - walk-in freezers and coolers
What do restaurants have in common with food stores, warehouses, clubs and cafeterias?
Processed meats rank alongside smoking as cancer causes- WHO
A group of 22 scientists from the WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer in Lyon, France evaluated more than 800 studies from several continents about meat and cancer. Based on that evaluation, they classified processed meat as "carcinogenic to humans" and red meat as "probably carcinogenic..."
IOC Announces Lausanne 2020 Youth Olympic Games Coordination Commission
Olympian Danka Bartekova named as youngest-ever Chair of an Olympic Coordination Commission
Equality for whom
Equality for whom
Violence and domination through discourse (language) and bullying have become commonplace in our small society.
Mitchell blasts critics yet won't explain Cubans' security risk
WHILE Foreign Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell attempted to shut down critics of his handling of circumstances surrounding the recent release of two Cuban men from prison, the minister was on the defensive offering no clear explanation to questions on why the men were considered "national security risks" by the government.
Hearing aid styles
Hearing aid styles
When it comes to hearing aids, many people with hearing loss are self-conscious and desire to have a hearing aid that is inconspicuous and cannot be easily seen by others.
Best shoes for diabetic feet
Best shoes for diabetic feet
For most people a bad shoe day may mean a blister on the little toe or painful spot on bottom of the foot that goes away within a couple of days.
Leadership - Don't Let The Good Ones Down
Leadership - Don't Let The Good Ones Down
Leadership is hard. Leadership pulls and tests and many times hurts in ways those not in that position can never understand.
The winds of change, pt. 1
The winds of change, pt. 1
"The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails."
Roberts, Dames spar over crime comments
Roberts, Dames spar over crime comments
Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts said yesterday the party is disappointed in the Free National Movement's (FNM) candidate for Mount Moriah, former Deputy Commissioner of Police Marvin Dames, who said he believes the country's current approach to fighting crime is "wrong".
Bahamas medals at Barbados Judo Invitational
Bahamas medals at Barbados Judo Invitational
As they continue to prepare for a pair of international events next year, while also raising the awareness level of the sport of judo in the country, several members of the Bahamian national team this weekend attended and medaled at the 16th Barbados Judo Invitational Tournament.
Traversing the hearing aids market
Traversing the hearing aids market
I am often asked by people how they would know which kind of hearing aid would be best for them, as there are essentially tens of thousands of different possible hearing aid manufacturers, numerous hearing aid styles, unlimited hearing aid features and multiple varying levels of hearing instrument technology available today.
Miss World Bahamas off to Miss World pageant
Miss World Bahamas off to Miss World pageant
And she's off! Miss World Bahamas Ashley Hamilton left for Washington, D. C. on November 22 where she will spend just under a month competing in the 66th edition of the Miss World pageant. Ashley will go up against beauties from over 120 countries in the world's largest beauty competition.
The Development of a Trade Information Service Portal
The signing of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) by The Bahamas in 2008 was significant. The Agreement represented the first reciprocal albeit asymmetrical trade agreement negotiated by The Bahamas.
BCP calls for 2017 election observers from the OAS
BCP calls for 2017 election observers from the OAS
A FRINGE political party has taken steps to secure electoral observers from the Organization of American States, charging that the high "level of corruption" in the government will not allow for a fair general election process in 2017.
Dysfunction of the Great Bahamian Orchestra
Dysfunction of the Great Bahamian Orchestra
The holiday season is upon us and it appears that the year has gone by so fast. Truly the saying "time waits on no man" provides us with a harsh reality daily.
PLP names two more on ticket
PLP names two more on ticket
The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) ratified Chester Cooper, CEO of BAF Financial, for Exuma and Ragged Island, and Eva Bain, who works for Bahamas Power and Light (BPL), for Central and South Abaco last night during the party's National General Council (NGC) meeting at its headquarters on Farrington Road.