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'Multi-million souvenir sector remains possible
'Multi-million souvenir sector remains possible
By ALISON LOWE
Business Reporter
alowe@tribunemedia.net
A boom in the number of entrepreneurs making authentic Bahamian projects provides for the possibility of a "multi-million dollar souvenir industry", the Prime Minister believes.
Hubert Ingraham said he finds the growth in the number of Bahamians producing items such as straw bags and shell jewellery, which can be sold to tourists, "enormo...
The Governor General arrives in Exuma for the National Family Island Regatta
The Most Hon. Cynthia Pratt, Governor General, arrived in George Town, Exuma, Tuesday, April 23, for the 68th Annual National Family Island Regatta.
Creative Nassau helps to take Bahamian strawcraft to the world
Creative Nassau (CN), the non-profit organization was formed in 2004 and, in 2014 succeeded in obtaining the prestigious UNESCO Creative Cities designation for the City of Nassau as a Creative City of Crafts & Folk Art. Now, CN has achieved another international milestone.
The Irony Of Independence
The Irony Of Independence
On this day, a mere two months away from what will be the 50th Independence anniversary of this glorious country that I love and call home, I am angry and saddened by the continued ignorance and lack of vision from our misdirected leaders who are leading us backward culturally as a people, instead of forward, upward, and onward towards the rising sun!
The irony of independence
The irony of independence
Dear Editor, On this day, a mere two months away from what will be the 50th independence anniversary of this glorious country that I love and call home, I am angry and saddened by the continued ignorance and lack of vision from our misdirected leaders who are leading us backward culturally as a people, instead ...
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‘Hearts full of love and hands willing to help’
‘Hearts full of love and hands willing to help’
“Hearts full of love and hands willing to help” – that’s how the staff and executive team of WellerDevelopment Partners were described for their efforts to help the boys and girls at the Grand BahamaChildren’s Home (GBCH) enjoy an especially memorable holiday season this year.
Environment and Housing Hosts 'Shopping Bag Giveaway'
NASSAU, The Bahamas -- The Ministry of The Environment and Housing hosted a free Reusable Shopping Bag Giveaway at Centreville Food Market on Saturday, June 8, 2019...
July 1, 2020 Marks The Beginning of Single-Use Plastics Ban
Starting today, Wednesday, 1 July, single-use plastic bags, plastic straws, plastic utensils...
Bracing for impact
Bracing for impact
Close to the entrance of the Nassau Straw Market on Bay Street, Chris Ferguson sat with his mother at her stall late Monday afternoon. He had his supply of hand sanitizer and a bag of oranges...
Oasis Furniture Onboard with Plastic Ban for a Sustainable Future
As the country moves towards implementing plans for sustainability, Oasis Furniture stands with the Ministry of Environment and Housing’s newly established single use plastics ban which came into effect on January 1, 2020, offering stylish complementary reusable bags to anyone who stops by so long as supplies last...