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No 'Open Doors' For 8BN-10BN Industry
No 'Open Doors' For 8BN-10BN Industry
A POTENTIAL $8-$10 billion industry lies beneath Bahamian waters if its development is handled correctly, a local archaeological salvage expert yesterday warning against an 'Open Doors' policy that would allow foreign companies to leave this nation with the bulk of recovered artifacts and profits.
How Can Drones Help the Agricultural Industry Grow?
How Can Drones Help the Agricultural Industry Grow?
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Farming is set to get high-tech thanks to a donation from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.
Aviation industry leaders convene to discuss 2024 Strategic Plan
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Director of Aviation and Deputy Director General of Tourism, Dr. Kenneth Romer recently met with the heads of the various aviation agencies to outline and advance the aviation industry's 2024 Strategic Plan. Romer told Eyewitness News that, "2023 was an exceptional year for Aviation and The Vision 2024 builds upon that foundation by focusing [...]
National Aviation Strategic Plan discussed at aviation industry's quarterly symposium
Key leaders from across the Bahamas aviation industry gathered for their quarterly symposium on Wednesday, 28 June 2023, at Baha Mar Convention Centre to participate in the unveiling of the first ever Bahamas National Aviation Strategic Plan (NASP).
MOTIA at 'Seatrade Cruise Global' - mega cruise industry gathering
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation (MOTIA) the Hon. Chester Cooper this week led a MOTIA delegation to Broward Convention Center's 'Seatrade Cruise Global,' touted as the "largest cruise industry gathering in the world," March 26-30, 2023
Members of Rastafarian community: We want stake in cannabis industry
MEMBERS of the Rastafarian community want to see "special provisions" put in place for them as it relates to the manufacturing and cultivation of cannabis for medicinal use once legislation has been passed.
Taxi-cab industry issues will be resolved by October
Taxi-cab industry issues will be resolved by October
TRANSPORT and Local Government Minister Renward Wells has "promised faithfully" that by October all issues surrounding the taxi-cab industry will be resolved, according to Bahamas Taxicab Union president Wesley Ferguson.
US Charge d'Affaires Pays Courtesy Call on the Minister of Financial Services, Trade & Industry and Immigration
US Charge d'Affaires Pays Courtesy Call on the Minister of Financial Services, Trade & Industry and Immigration
US Charge d'Affaires Stephanie Bowers and officials of the United States Embassy met with Minister of Financial Services, Trade & Industry and Immigration, the Hon. Elsworth Johnson, and officials of the Ministry, in a courtesy call on Monday, July 29, 2019 at the Ministry's offices.
Bowe: Would cannabis industry be bankable
Bowe: Would cannabis industry be bankable
As debate continues around the decriminalization of marijuana, Clearing Banks Association President (CBA) Gowon Bowe said the conversation should focus on how The Bahamas would mitigate the possibility of creating another cash only, underground economy...
Farming Industry's '100 Devastation'
Farming Industry's '100 Devastation'
HURRICANE IRENE has caused "100 per cent devastation" to the Bahamnian agriculture industry, with farmers on the hardest-hit Family Islands losing entire crops.
Several packing house managers and agriculture officials, when contacted by Tribune Business yesterday, were on the ground assessing the damages or preparing to inspect farms on several Family Islands.