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Sponging industry poised for comeback
Sponging industry poised for comeback
With youth unemployment at over 30 percent and saturation in a number of traditional industries, the proprietor of a local sponge business has urged young Bahamians to reconsider delving into one of the country's oldest industries.
Spongers begin direct international sales
Spongers begin direct international sales
Monday, April 15 was an historic, monumental day in Mangrove Cay, Andros, for the Bahamas Commercial Sponge Association (BCSA), Bahamas Agricultural & Industrial Corporation (BAIC) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), as the first shipment of Bahamian harvested sponges from the area began its journey [...]
BAMSI Launches Extension Office in Kemp's Bay, South Andros: A Commitment to Empower Bahamian Agriculture
BAMSI Launches Extension Office in Kemp's Bay, South Andros: A Commitment to Empower Bahamian Agriculture
The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) took a significant step towards enhancing agricultural education and support in the Family Islands with the grand opening of its Extension Office in Kemp's Bay, South Andros on Friday. BAMSI Executive Chairman Senator, the Hon. Tyrel Young, expressed his optimism for the impact this new facility will have on the local farming community a...
Birds found covered in oil; source still not confirmed
The rescue and cleaning of three birds found covered with oil in the Coral Beach, Lucaya area last week has left residents questioning if the oily residue and tar-like substance discovered on beaches two weeks ago in Grand Bahama has had a more serious impact than first believed.
Police officer tells of injured guard at night club
Police officer tells of injured guard at night club
A POLICE officer testified yesterday how she met an injured security guard restraining a man when she responded to an altercation in the parking lot of a night club last year.
Don't bite your friends part 2
Don't bite your friends part 2
Right, so I'm continuing to talk about kids shows I'd recommend.? Honestly, there are so many good ones I can't mention them all in this space.? Some of them may no longer be on TV, but they're worth buying as DVDs. ?
The Development of a Trade Information Service Portal
The signing of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) by The Bahamas in 2008 was significant. The Agreement represented the first reciprocal albeit asymmetrical trade agreement negotiated by The Bahamas.
Bahamian Chef Snags Silver and Bronze at Culinary Olympics in Germany
Coconut, mango and passion Bavarian with strawberry sponge, strawberry pate de fruit, passion curd, coconut textures and coconut sorbet. (Photo: Our TV).
BAMSI developments towards food security
BAMSI developments towards food security
Expanding production acreage for the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) from 124 acres to beyond is the government's newest strategy to strengthen the Bahamian agriculture sector, nestled in Andros.
Mixing it up
Mixing it up
In nine days Marv Cunningham will mount his Taste of the Caribbean bartender of the year title, but before that, he will be mixing it up for six of those days in Cuba in the hunt for the 11th Havana Club Cocktail Grand Prix title.