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Knockin Duh Conch Style : Now Available On DVD
Knockin Duh Conch Style : Now Available On DVD
Filmmaker Devron Pinder would like to have a story thanking the people of Grand Bahama for coming out and supporting "Knockin' Duh Conch Style" and to let everyone know that DVD's are now available to the public.?
Quotation: "On behalf of the cast and crew of "Knockin' Duh Conch Style" I would like to thank both Nassauvians and Grand Bahamians for embracing this ground breaking film.
As crea...
The Embassy of China makes a donation of tractors and tillers to the Gladstone Road Agricultural Center
The Embassy of China makes a donation of tractors and tillers to the Gladstone Road Agricultural Center
Two tractors and two tillers have been donated to the Ministry of Agriculture to boost the sector's farming sector. An official ceremony was held at the BAIC site on Gladstone Road on Wednesday, 24th April.
Bahamians to receive corrective eye surgery through Brightness Action programme
Minister of Health and Wellness the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville officially announced the launch of Brightness Action, a pioneering initiative to address vision impairment in Bahamians affected primarily by cataracts and glaucoma -- that would bring lasting relief and improved vision to countless persons.
Pacesetting Cohort of Eleuthera Residents Graduate from Leading Light Programme
A pioneering cohort of 43 Eleuthera residents graduated from the University of The Bahamas’ (UB’s) free Leading Light Programme, sponsored by Disney Cruise Line (DCL) on Friday 19th April, 2024.
PM Davis: Afreximbank Meeting in The Bahamas - a new chapter in diasporic partnership, "where our collective strength is recognized as the tide that will lift all boats"
During his remarks at the Government of The Bahamas and the African Export-Import Bank Signing Ceremony for the Hosting Agreement for the 31st African Export-Import Bank Annual Meetings (2024), Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis said that it was “an important first for The Bahamas, as well as for Africa-Caribbean relations."
Grand Bahama-based blue tech accelerator launches climate change initiative while advancing new economy
Grand Bahama-based blue tech accelerator launches climate change initiative while advancing new economy
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Blue Action Lab (BAL), based in Grand Bahama, has unveiled Conservation Cove, a pioneering initiative aimed at addressing the pressing challenges of climate change for low-lying coastal nations like The Bahamas while developing a new economy to empower Bahamians. Conservation Cove is set to operate as a hub for biodiversity restoration, initially [...]
The Nature Conservancy in The Bahamas Celebrates 20 Years of Conservation, Collaboration and Community
The Nature Conservancy in The Bahamas Celebrates 20 Years of Conservation, Collaboration and Community
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) commemorated 20 years of work in The Bahamas. An event held at the Balmoral Club on 15th March under the theme ‘Celebrating 20 Years of Conservation, Collaboration and Community’, gathered key stakeholders, government agencies and partners to express appreciation and to highlight the milestones and contributions of the Conservancy.
Hip and Knee Adult reconstruction surgeon and orthopaedic oncologist at Cleveland Clinic Florida Dr. Jorge Manrique-Succar, Discusses Innovative Robotic Total Knee Arthroplasty at Bahamas Medical Association Conference
Dr. Jorge Manrique – Succar M.D., who specializes in orthopaedic oncology and hip and knee adult reconstruction surgery at Cleveland Clinic Florida, shared information on Robotic Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA), a robotic procedure that offers more precise visuals allowing better precision for doctors performing the procedure.
Op-ed: Wealth of the Bahamian Nation
Op-ed: Wealth of the Bahamian Nation
This piece was published in its original form about eight years ago in February 2016. Upon reflection on the contents of this article, it is clear that they remain relevant despite the passage of time. Hence, slight edits have been made to align certain aspects with the realities of the present-day Bahamas. There is much [...]
PM Davis: forging towards deeper ties between Africa and the Caribbean presents an ‘unprecedented opportunity’
PM Davis: forging towards deeper ties between Africa and the Caribbean presents an ‘unprecedented opportunity’
During his Remarks at the Bank of Botswana, in Gaborone, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis noted that, in their collective journey towards forging deeper economic ties between Africa and the Caribbean, they were presented with “an unprecedented opportunity to innovate, leverage our strengths, and redefine the future of banking in our regions."