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Bahama Parrot population shows recovery
Bahama Parrot population shows recovery
THE endangered Bahama Parrot population continues to recover on the two Family Islands where they still live, thanks to national park protection and predator control co-ordinated by the Bahamas National Trust (BNT).
James Edward Williams
James Edward Williams
Funeral service for James Edward Williams, 79 yrs., a resident of Bamboo Blvd, Pinewood Gardens & formerly of Cat Island, will be held at St. Gregory's the Great Anglican Church, Carmichael Road, on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Is ignorance really bliss
Is ignorance really bliss
You know, there are a whole lot of sayings that have been passed down from generation to generation which so many of us repeat like parrots again and again without even thinking about their actual contents.
JBLN content with successful 2011 season
JBLN content with successful 2011 season
The Junior Baseball League of Nassau (JBLN) had a very successful 2011 season, and is now ready to take part in the Bahamas Baseball Federation (BBF) Andre Rodgers Championships, in Freeport, Grand Bahama, this weekend.
Both here locally and with their players representing abroad, the JBLN has been able to make big steps in grooming not only strong and disciplined baseball players but also good...
UB announces conclave to address nation’s conservation and climate change mitigation challenges
UB announces conclave to address nation’s conservation and climate change mitigation challenges
The University of The Bahamas (UB) along with GEF Small Grants Programme and Disney Conservation Fund are taking a lead in developing a shared understanding of the current challenges facing The Bahamas in conservation and climate change mitigation.
Bahamian ocean advocate lands two international campaigns
Grand Bahama marine ecologist Alannah Vellacott has worked on two international projects: BB Swim, a new swimwear line by American fashion designer Brandon Blackwood and a collaboration between a UK-based reusable bottle brand Ocean Bottle and Disney to celebrate the launch of The Little Mermaid movie.
Botanical garden celebrates its 50th year in bloom
Botanical garden celebrates its 50th year in bloom
During March, the Garden of the Groves is inviting Grand Bahamians to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Union: Taxi drivers now making close to pre-COVID income
Taxi cab drivers are now making almost as much daily income as they did prior to the tourism sector shutdown because of COVID-19 last year, Bahamas Taxi Cab Union President Wesley Ferguson said yesterday.
Central Bank: New construction, repairs commitments contract
The Central Bank of The Bahamas reported a ?softening? in construction output, as both the number and value of construction starts fell over the first two quarters of 2016.
Strong campaign needed for equality bills to succeed
Strong campaign needed for equality bills to succeed
The four gender equality bills passed unanimously last week in the Senate. The bills passed nearly unanimously March 2 in the House of Assembly. The Bahamian people now have to approve the new provisions in a referendum in order for the constitution to be amended.