Ministry compiling BAMSI contracts for tabling in House

The Ministry of Works is working on recovering all of the contracts associated with the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) to be presented in the House of Assembly, Director of Works John Canton said yesterday.

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Aviation law expert, UAV operators comment on proposed U.S. drone regulations

A leading proponent of an international aircraft registry for The Bahamas and the best-known Bahamian UAV (unmanned aerial vehicles) photography and videography company joined voices today, praising Bahamian authorities following the announcement that proposed regulations would be submitted by the end of the month governing the use of recreational and commercial drones.

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Wilson wants assurances that govt supports discussions

Arawak Homes Chairman Franklyn Wilson wants assurances from the Christie administration that the government supports ongoing discussions between the housing developer and three members of Parliament around land the government attained through compulsory acquisition in 1995 and 1999, and that those discussions are not just a waste of time.

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SUMMER CAMP 2012/CAREER TRAINING IN MARITIME

Tuesday 31st July 2012  9:30 AM

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SUMMER CAMP 2012/CAREER TRAINING IN MARITIME

Wednesday 1st August 2012  9:30 AM

GADITES MARITIME & NAVIGATIONAL INSTITUTION

SUMMER CAMP 2012/CAREER TRAINING IN MARITIME
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JULY 30 - AUGUST 10, 2012
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Inflation and day one basis of reinstatement

Exactly a year ago, inflation was at an all-time low at 0.36 percent in October 2013. The all-time high was in November 1974 at 14.24 percent, with an average over the last 40 years of four percent, according to the Department of Statistics. Inflation is primarily dominated by government monetary policy and oil prices, as we saw with the 2008 spike reaching a crescendo in September at 6.03 percent...

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Average clause

If you have a property insurance policy, you certainly would have received a notice at renewal drawing your attention to the "average clause" in your policy wording. There is a statutory requirement for insurers to notify their policyholders in writing as to the nature and effect of the "condition of average" before taking out the policy and before every policy renewal. In a nutshell, this clause ...

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Trim the fat

With all the talk of value-added tax (VAT) and huge deficits and the need for revenue, there needs to be more talk about curbing expenditure, cutting costs and reducing the size of the civil service. We have a largely inefficient public sector that is draining the public purse and everyone has dodged this elephant in the room for far too long.
There has to be public sector reform which addresses i...

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SUMMER CAMP 2012/CAREER TRAINING IN MARITIME

Friday 10th August 2012  9:30 AM

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SUMMER CAMP 2012/CAREER TRAINING IN MARITIME
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SUMMER CAMP 2012/CAREER TRAINING IN MARITIME

Tuesday 7th August 2012  9:30 AM

GADITES MARITIME & NAVIGATIONAL INSTITUTION

SUMMER CAMP 2012/CAREER TRAINING IN MARITIME
IT?S EDUCATIONAL AND FUN, COME JOIN US!
JULY 30 - AUGUST 10, 2012
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