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MIYA Bahamas Celebrates ‘World Water Day’ with St. Anne’s Primary School
Sharing the importance of water conservation and the significance it plays in everyone’s life, MIYA Bahamas executives and employees made a special visit to St. Anne’s Primary School on Thursday, March 21 in celebration of World Water Day 2024.
Agri-Business Expo 2024 Returns April 12 - 13
Agri-Business Expo 2024 Returns April 12 - 13
The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources announced that the Agri-Business Expo will return to the Gladstone Agriculture Centre on April 12-13, 2024 after a five-year hiatus. This year's event will be held under the theme, "Agriculture in Bahamian Culture." The announcement was made during a press conference at the Ministry on Monday, 11th March. Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resourc...
Atlantis & Partners Donate $58,500 to BNT
Atlantis & Partners Donate $58,500 to BNT
Atlantis recently spearheaded a $58,500 donation to The Bahamas National Trust (BNT), supporting the environmental nonprofit’s mission of managing and protecting the country’s National Park System.
Transport Minister Announces Plans for the Road Traffic Department
Minister of Energy and Transport the Hon. JoBeth Coleby-Davis explained that given the health concerns expressed by workers and the start of maintenance and renovations work to the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium, the Road Traffic Department head office was recently temporarily re-located to the Edwin “Smiley” Bastian building on University Drive.
Appointment of New Directors – Bahamas Power and Light (BPL)
The Ministry of Energy and Transport advised the Cabinet Office on Tuesday of the resignations of two members of the Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) board. In response to this development, the Honorable Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis has subsequently appointed Christina Alston and Dylan Sawyer as Directors, building on a new chapter in the organisation’s drive towards innovation, efficiency, and sus...
Letter to the Editor: A strategic vision for advancement in North Abaco
Editor, Abaco has long been hailed as a resilient haven with dedicated and independent residents, which play a pivotal role in fostering a thriving economy that significantly contributes to the public treasury. Despite the aftermath of the devastating hurricane Dorian, the unwavering resilience and dedication of Abaconians have remained steadfast. My strong familial tie to [...]
GB Shipyard projects $250 million annual turnover within five years
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Grand Bahama Shipyard projects an annual turnover reaching $250 million within five years, with its top financial executive noting firm reservations extending into 2029. Linda Turnquest, the CFO of Grand Bahama Shipyard, addressed the recent Grand Bahama Business Outlook, highlighting the shipyard's potential for growth. She emphasized the region's lack of [...]
BTC parent anticipates finalizing cell tower deal in first half of year, generating $70 Million
BTC parent anticipates finalizing cell tower deal in first half of year, generating $70 Million
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Liberty Latin America (LLA), the parent company of The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), plans to conclude the deal allowing it to sell its towers to a third party in the first half of this year, a transaction from which it expects to generate $70 million. The company revealed as much in its [...]
“The importance of CTE cannot be overstated: technical and business jobs are in high demand locally and internationally," says Education Minister
Minister of Education & Technical & Vocational Training the Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin said that career and technical education (CTE) is paramount to the development of the nation.
Upgraded Sewer System Announced for Arawak Cay
Upgraded Sewer System Announced for Arawak Cay
Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources, the Hon. Jomo Campbell has announced that the sewer and pipe system at Arawak Cay will receive a much-needed upgrade in the upcoming weeks. The announcement was made during a press conference held at the Ministry of Agriculture, East Bay Street, January 29, 2024.