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Agriculture is key to diversity, Andros Outlook told
Agriculture is key to diversity, Andros Outlook told
Androsians are being encouraged to pursue agriculture as the catalyst for diversifying the economy thereby keeping ?a significant portion of the tourism dollar at home.?
?The millions we use to import items are a good indication of what can be earned and a good estimation of the impact agriculture can have on the economy,? said Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BSIC) executive ch...
Scenes from the final day of the 20th anniversary of all Andros crab fest
Under the theme "Building Andros one brick at a time," the 20th anniversary of the All Andros Crab Fest was held from the 9th to 11th June 2016 at the Queen's Park near the Fresh Creek Dock.
BAMSI contract questioned
BAMSI contract questioned
Fort Charlotte MP Dr. Andre Rollins last night challenged the government to say whether a contract for a building at the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) was awarded to a former Cabinet minister who previously represented Andros.
The curious case of the BAMSI contract
The curious case of the BAMSI contract
The company owned partially by former Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Minister Darrell Rolle which received a contract for the female dormitory at the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) was incorporated on April 30, 2013, a company search has revealed.
Cronyism claims and BAMSI contracts
Cronyism claims and BAMSI contracts
Former Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Minister Darrell Rolle acknowledged over the weekend that a company that was awarded a contract for the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) was formed by his law office and he does have an interest in it, but he strongly rejected a claim by Fort Charlotte MP Dr. Andre Rollins that cronyism was involved in the award of the contract.
Million dollar arson costs a small setback for BAMSI
Million dollar arson costs a small setback for BAMSI
New Minister of State in the Ministry of Works and Urban Development Arnold Forbes stated yesterday the damage caused by arson at the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) was only a "small setback" in achieving food security for the country.
Davis denies cronyism claim
Davis denies cronyism claim
Deputy Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis said yesterday there was no cronyism involved in the award of a contract for the female dominatory at the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) to a company partially owned by former Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Minister Darrell Rolle.
Heads must roll
Heads must roll
The fact that the Ministry of Works has no evidence the male dorm at the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) that burned in a fire on January 15 was ever insured underscores the level of slackness that exists in some areas of government.
The BAMSI fiasco
The BAMSI fiasco
It is deplorable for the Gold Rush administration and/or the lead contractor at the North Andros based BAMSI project to have allowed the required insurance coverage on a dormitory building to have lapsed due to nonpayment of the premium.
FNM alleges BAMSI victimization
FNM alleges BAMSI victimization
The Free National Movement (FNM) yesterday accused the government of victimization following the termination of two Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) employees in the last two weeks.