This week in the Bahamas- Commentary by Elcott Coleby: April 18-22

"In recent years, The Bahamas has initiated several policies and programmes toward climate change adaptation and mitigation, which are largely in the early stages of implementation, due to capacity and other constraints...?

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Davis highlights infrastructure 'fundamental truths'

Acting Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis has acknowledged that the East Street post office building requires "major renovation", and pledged that the government is "actively pursuing an alternative for their accommodations" as a matter of urgency.

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Cape Eleuthera Institute launches Bike To Teach Tour

A GROUP of college interns, educators, and faculty from the Cape Eleuthera Institute (CEI) rode bicycles covering more than 100 miles from Cape Eleuthera to Governor's Harbour and back to promote sustainable living and environmental conservation.

Cyclists borrowed bikes and gear from faculty at CEI, The Island School, Deep Creek Middle School, and from the Deep Creek community. The tour used a wa...

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Cape Eleuthera Institute Launches First Annual Bike To Teach Tour

Cape
Eleuthera, The Bahamas -
November 22 - 25, a group of
college interns, educators, and faculty from the Cape Eleuthera Institute (CEI) rode bicycles covering over 100 miles
from Cape Eleuthera to Governor's Harbour and back to promote sustainable
living and environmental conservation. Cyclists borrowed bikes and gear from
faculty at CEI, The Island School, Deep Creek Middle School, and from th...

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The people's priest

Catholic priest Father David Cooper said he was "humbled" to have been able to celebrate his 20th anniversary of priestly ordination.

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2015-2016 Mid-Year Budget Statement delivered by Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie

Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present the 2015/16 Mid-Year Budget Statement, the fourth such Statement of my Administration, as mandated by the Financial Administration and Audit Act of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.

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Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve expedition to Inagua

Dr. Ethan Freid, botanist at the Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve on Eleuthera, recently led a collecting expedition to Inagua as part of the preserve's plant conservation efforts.
Located in Governor's Harbour, Eleuthera, the 25-acre preserve is operated by the Bahamas National Trust (BNT) and funded by the Leon Levy Foundation. It features nature trails and provides information on food and medici...

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NHI Secretariat concludes successful week of meetings in Eleuthera, San Salvador, Spanish Wells and Harbour Island

Public consultations regarding National Health Insurance (NHI) Bahamas were held this week in Eleuthera (Rock Sound and Governor?s Harbour), San Salvador, Spanish Wells and Harbour Island, to educate and engage residents about the modern, affordable and accessible healthcare system that NHI aims to deliver for Bahamians.

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National Health Insurance meetings continue

THE National Health Insurance (NHI) Secretariat has continued stakeholder meetings, media appearances and consultations with the public to ensure input is provided on the draft NHI Bill, which was released on February 18.

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NHI Bahamas Secretariat continued a successful week of stakeholder consultations

The NHI Bahamas secretariat has continued stakeholder meetings, media appearances and consultations with the public this week to ensure input is provided on the draft Bill legislation, which was released on Thursday February 18th 2016.

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National Health Insurance San Salvador and Eleuthera Town Hall Meetings

The National Health Insurance Secretariat will hold town hall meetings across the Islands of San Salvador and Eleuthera throughout next week.

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STEP members honored

Dr Ethan Freid, botanist at the Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve on Eleuthera, recently led a collecting expedition to Inagua as part of the Preserve?s plant conservation efforts.

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Silver Airways expanding service to LPIA

Ft. Lauderdale-based Silver Airways has announced an expansion of its Bahamian network by inaugurating nonstop service to the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) from Southwest Florida International Airport in May.

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Ultimatum

An already fractured Free National Movement (FNM) is facing fallout within its ranks over the decision of embattled party leader Dr. Hubert Minnis to give Howard Johnson his blessing to run in South Beach after Johnson delivered an ultimatum.

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It's a dog's life -- only better

Palmdale Veterinary Group's (PVG) mix 'n' mingle pet affair marked the opening of its newest facility, the Caves Village Veterinary Hospital in western New Providence.

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New veterinary hospital opens- Caves Village

It?s a Dog?s Life? Only Better!

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Police searching for man fishing off Eleuthera reported missing

Police were yesterday searching for Robin Cadet, 39, of Governor's Harbour, who was reported missing at sea on Saturday off Eleuthera.

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Seeking a Christmas miracle

Beverley Rolle-Turnquest would do anything for her sister, Monique "Dee" Rolle-Woods, including doing everything she can to fulfill her last wish -- which is to return home to live out the rest of her days.

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Constitutional Commission: Family Island Town Meetings

Thursday 7th March 2013  7:00 PM

Constitutional Commission: Family Island Town Meetings


Eleuthera - Thursday, 7th March, 2013 from 7-9 p.m.
Three (3) Meetings Rock Sound - Preston H. Albury High School
Governor's Harbour - St. Patrick's Anglican Church Parish
Harbour Island - St. John's Anglican Church Parish Hall

BOB officially opens its South Eleuthera branch

Bank of The Bahamas Limited recently opened its newest branch in Rock Sound, Eleuthera and extended an invitation to the community to partner with it in building a brighter future for residents of South Eleuthera.

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