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November 30, 2015
Minister Griffin officially opens Exuma Women's Backyard Farming Workshop 2015

Dozens of Exumians joined the Women?s Bureau of the Ministry of Social Services and Community Development in a Women?s Backyard Farming Workshop on November 27 in the Kettel Centre of the Exuma Foundation in George Town.

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October 23, 2015
New 300M development approved for Stocking Island

Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday disclosed that the government has approved the sale of just under 70 acres of land on Stocking Island for construction by Stocking Island Development Ltd. of the Stocking Island Club, a $300 million development comprising a five-star 48-suite boutique hotel and 88 villas, spa, wellness center, resort club, restaurant and bar, sailing school, swimming academy...

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December 02, 2014
DPM at PLP Exuma Mini Convention

The New York Times once declared that ?The real Exuma is a do-it-yourself place, best discovered with sand between your toes.? I now declare that Exuma is one of the world?s jewels, and as a Government, we will do all that we can to ensure that you remain just that!..

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April 05, 2012
Exuma Hospital Contract Signing Remarks - Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham

Ladies and Gentlemen
Good Morning

I am happy to be here today for the official contract-signing for the new community hospital for Exuma. This is yet another health facility constructed through the National Insurance Board.

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December 11, 2023
Work begins on $1.5 million roll-on, roll-off facility in Exuma, Turtlegrass Resort developer maintains commitment to preserving the environment and using all-Bahamian contractors

Work began this week on the $1.5 million cargo shipping dock area of Big Sampson Cay, paving the way for roll-on, roll-off (roro) vessels to deliver and offload goods and supplies for the construction of the planned Turtlegrass Resort & Island Club.

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June 12, 2023
OPM Press Release on Flooding in Exuma

The Prime Minister has received comprehensive briefings regarding the severe flooding in Exuma from the Commissioner of Police and Acting Prime Minister, Glenys Hanna Martin. The Office of The Prime Minister remains in constant contact with representatives from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Department of Local Government.

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February 15, 2023
School hit amid cluster of COVID cases

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville has revealed that there is a small cluster of COVID-19 cases in Exuma, noting that up to 12 people have tested positive.

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May 09, 2022
What killed three tourists in Exuma?

AN investigation is ongoing into the deaths of three American tourists who were found dead at the luxury Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in Exuma on Friday after they were reportedly stricken by an unknown illness.

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April 24, 2017
FNM candidate Bowe aims to improve Exuma healthcare

IMPROVED healthcare in Exuma will be the first order of business for Free National Movement (FNM) candidate Navarro Bowe if elected to serve next month...

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January 28, 2015
Tennessee couple creates scholarship for Bahamian students

A Franklin, Tennessee, couple who founded a network of substance-abuse treatment clinics has funded a special, targeted scholarship that will allow students from a high school in The Bahamas to attend Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU).

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