Free Gardening Clinic

Saturday 28th April 2018  2:30 PM

Come visit us at CBS as we talk about Your Garden.
Receive helpful tips that will help you to get the result you desire!
We will also have fresh produce, fruits, jams , sauce and more on sale!

See you there!

Venue:
CBS Bahamas, Southwest Plaza
Carmichael Rd, Nassau,
New Providence, Bahamas

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Andros Harvest Festival

Saturday 3rd March 2018  10:00 AM

This two-day, family-oriented event draws patrons from both the domestic and international spectrum. The Harvest Fest is a grand celebration of the bountiful natural resources of Andros and its creative people. Its objectives are to expose visitors to the local Bahamian hospitality; create a temporary marketplace for fishermen and farmers at the height of the traditional fishing season, and beginn...

Ministry of Education 10th Annual Agriculture Science Exhibition

On Monday, March 27th, 2023, the Department of Education Agricultural Science Unit held its 10th Annual Agriculture Science Exhibition at the Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training’s headquarters in the Ivy Dumont Building on University Drive.

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Is your company culture hurting your brand

In a competitive market, it appears to be the employer that has the upper hand and can call the shots with employment offers.

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Eczema of the foot

Eczema is a general term that includes many conditions that cause inflammation of the skin. It is more common in children and infants, where about 10 to 20 percent have some form of eczema. The symptoms of eczema vary, but they generally appear as dry, red, and extremely itchy patches of skin. Small blisters may ...
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Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death; highly preventable

Colon and rectal cancer are common — together, they are the second-leading cause of cancer death. They are serious cancers but they are also highly preventable, according to colorectal surgeon Dr. Jeremy Lipman. "Overall, colorectal cancer is highly preventable, and if detected early, it's also one of the most curable types of cancer," said Lipman, ...
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Hornets shut out Avengers in BFFL action

The new kids on the block in flag football, the Dolphin Express Hornets, did not let the rain stop them as they shut out the defending champions, the Caro Contractors Avengers, in the Bahamas Flag Football League (BFFL) action on Sunday at the multipurpose fields outside the original Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium. ...
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The Bahamas and non-communicable diseases

No one could blame Chairman of the Free National Movement Dr. Duane Sands, if, after reading last week's health news headlines, he was to use a quote attributed to US Hall of Famer Yogi Berra: "It's like déjà vu all over again." Four years ago, when the World Health Organization (WHO) STEPS Survey on The ...
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BAMSI Donates Livestock to Schools

The Agriculture departments of H.O. Nash Junior High, C.V. Bethel Senior High and St. Augustine’s College, recently expanded with a special donation from the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI).

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What You Can Do To Catch Colon Cancer Early

The topic of colorectal cancer consistently remains in the news, given that an American Cancer Society study found the disease has become more common in younger adults under the age of 50.

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PRIME MINISTER'S KEYNOTE ADDRESS - THE WELLNESS UNIT & 'YOUR WELLNESS MATTERS' CAMPAIGN LAUNCH

Good morning,The Bahamas has many treasures, but our people are our greatest treasure. The Bahamian people are the strength and wealth of our nation.

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PM says Bahamas facing health crisis

As the Ministry of Health launched the "Your Wellness Matters" campaign at Baha Mar today, Prime Minister Philip Davis said The Bahamas is faced with a nationwide health crisis.

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A grim national health prognosis

Although we knew the collective health of the nation was poor as evidenced in having one of the worst rates of chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in the world, we can now see the scope of the latest data - and it is frightening. The 2019 survey cycle of STEPS in The Bahamas was carried out ...
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'Startling findings'

The Bahamas has been identified among the countries in the Americas with the highest probability of dying too young from a non-communicable disease (NCD), according to volume one of the Bahamas STEPS 2019 report, which warns that The Bahamas is "not only off course, but is headed in the wrong direction relative to its health ...
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FTX Bahamas subsidiary branded a 'front' for fraudulent transfers in court filings

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Lawyers for FTX have filed a complaint in a US bankruptcy court claiming that the company's Bahamian subsidiary FTX Digital Markets is a legal and economic 'nullity,' which had been merely created as a 'front' to facilitate fraudulent transfers. In the complaint filed in a US bankruptcy court against FTX Digital Markets [...]

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Dukharan questions socio-economic benefits of tourism

There is not enough data to show if The Bahamas' "overdependence on tourism" is doing the country any good, Caribbean economist Marla Dukharan said yesterday, explaining that despite the growth in tourism over the years, there have not been improvements in human development, inequality or corruption. Dukharan, during a presentation at RF Economic Outlook, said ...
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Heads of Agreement signed for $25 million high-end, low impact resort

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- On Monday, the government signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) for a $25 million high-end, low-impact boutique resort on Big Sampson Cay in the Exuma chain. The project is fully funded and is being developed by Bob Coughlin, CEO of US-based human resources giant Paycor. Coughlin, who retired to the Exumas in 2019, [...]

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PM Davis Gives Snapshot of His Government’s Financial Initiatives

During his remarks at the Closing of the Mid-Year Budget Debate, on March 6, 2023, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis noted that his Government expected to see increased revenues and disciplined expenditures as it worked towards its goal of a 25% Revenue-to-GDP ratio, fueled primarily by “increased efficiency and fairness in tax collection and a booming economy”.

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Cleveland Clinic: Are There Home Remedies for Kidney Stones?

If you have kidney stones, you’ve more than likely left no stone unturned when it comes to finding ways to alleviate your pain.

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Debt-to-GDP lowered by a fifth, reports govt

PRIME Minister Philip "Brave" Davis commended his administration's fiscal performance compared to that of the former administration's pre-pandemic levels, telling the Opposition: "There is a reason why we are here and you there."

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$60 million Eeden Acres project to begin construction this year

The $60 million Eeden Acres project, that hopes to corner ten percent of the local leafy greens market, will begin to come out of the ground this year, while Eeden Acres predecessor Eeden Farms recently received an $800,000 grant from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to expand containerized farms throughout The Bahamas, one of the project's ...
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Agriculture ministry to increase leafy green production with tech

The Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs is preparing to unveil two 40-foot containerized farms - one for Abaco and one for Eleuthera - before the end of the 2022/2023 budget period, Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Clay Sweeting said yesterday, adding that his ministry will also launch greenhouse parks throughout the country in or...

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Govt travel budget grows from $14.8 mil. to $18.8 mil.

The government's budgeted expenditure for travel and subsistence in the 2022/2023 fiscal year has increased from $14.8 million to $18.8 million.

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BAIC Launches 'Golden Opportunity'

In keeping with its objective of helping the country to meet its goal of achieving food security, Chairman of the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC), Mr. Leroy Major made a major announcement on Valentines Day.

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United States Holds US-CARICOM Partnership Reception in Honour of Relationship

Ahead of the 44th Regular Meeting of the Heads of Government of CARICOM, officials of the United States Embassy in Nassau held a reception in honour of the leaders of the Caribbean Community.

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CARICOM Secretary General: Heads of Government Meeting to address ‘pressing issues of the day’

The 44th Regular Meeting of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) provides regional leaders with an opportunity to make long-lasting decisions for its people for the next 50 years and beyond, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. Carla N. Barnett said Wednesday.

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BAIC launches program to lease land to entrepreneurs

The Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) has launched a program to lease land to Bahamian entrepreneurs for agriculture, manufacturing or touristic developments, a statement from the corporation explained. BAIC has one of the largest landholding portfolios in The Bahamas, with acreage on Abaco, Andros, Eleuthera, Grand Bahama and New Providence. It has named the program "The Gold...

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'Signature' brandy makes its Bahamas debut

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Under dark skies and tobacco fog, brandy lovers and socialites tasted for the first time the newest member of the St-Rémy Collection. Described as smooth, oaky, and full of body, the St-Rémy Signature made its national debut recently at Fusion Superplex. St-Rémy Signature was introduced simultaneously in Jamaica and The Bahamas, which [...]

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The perils of power

"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." - Abraham Lincoln If a survey was done that reflected the most common pursuits of men and women throughout time, I believe that power would be among the top results. Deep inside each one of us is ...
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“Signature” Brandy makes its Bahamas debut

Under dark skies and tobacco fog, brandy lovers and socialites tasted for the first time the newest member of the St.-Rémy Collection. Described as smooth, oaky and full of body, the St-Rémy Signature made its national debut recently at Fusion Superplex.

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