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How many taxi plates? Minister won't say
How many taxi plates? Minister won't say
AMID repeated calls from the opposition for her to reveal the number of taxi plates that have been issued since assuming office, Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis did not confirm the total number while answering questions on the issue in the House of Assembly yesterday.
PM on de-risking: banks must focus on the common good
Prime Minister Philip Davis, in his capacity as Caribbean Community (CARICOM) chair, appealed yesterday to financial institutions to focus more on the "common good" rather than profit margins, as the region continues to suffer from de-risking.
U.S. Embassy Notice to U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Notice to U.S. Citizens
Attention U.S. Citizens: If you are presently on any of the Family Islands, including Grand Bahama, Eleuthera, Exuma, Abaco, Bimini, San Salvador, Cat Island, Andros, etc., and you would...
Sustainability discussed at COP27 Youth Forum
Sustainability discussed at COP27 Youth Forum
The Bahamas joined countries from around the globe at the 27th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP 27 in Egypt 6 – 18 November.
Nearly 180 express interest in Family Island airport PPP
The Department of Aviation will, in the coming weeks, whittle down to at least five or six of 180 persons who have expressed interest in partnering with the government for the redevelopment and management of Family Island airports, Director of Aviation Algernon Cargill said yesterday.
Airport bidding process opening soon
Airport bidding process opening soon
The Department of Aviation will formally put out a Request for Pre-qualifications for companies interested in upgrading and managing family island airports for up to 30 years in a public/private partnership (PPP) arrangement with the government by the middle of the month, Director of Aviation Algernon Cargill told Guardian Business yesterday.
'Final approvals' near for Disney cruise project in Eleuthera
DISNEY Cruise Line's Eleuthera project is in the final approval stages, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced last night, adding its Environmental Impact Assessment is under review.
Crystal Cruises keeping Family Islands on itineraries into 2022
Crystal Cruises will continue to keep far-flung Bahamian islands on its itineraries into 2022, the company announced in a press statement Wednesday, explaining that the Family Islands will be included in cruises departing out of both Miami and New York.
Chef J Small steps out and up
Chef J Small steps out and up
Jamal Small is passionate about and dedicated to the craft of culinary art. He immerses himself in the world of food and its presentation and always says it’s his goal and life’s mission to always be at the cutting edge of the industry, and share his knowledge with people around him. So, it was a bit of a shock when the chef seemed to be taking a step back from the kitchen in accepting the pos...
We are all doomed without real leadership and nat'l cooperation in the face of a worsening crisis
We are all doomed without real leadership and nat'l cooperation in the face of a worsening crisis
In the same week that Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis declared that the COVID-19 pandemic is over for the vaccinated, Minister of Health Renward Wells announced a rollback of perks previously granted for vaccinated individuals in The Bahamas, including the decision to now limit to five the number of vaccinated individuals allowed at a private gathering.