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BusinessApril 11, 2019 at 4:26 am Eyewitness News

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Bahamas National Agri-Bahamas Expo set for May 9 -11

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas National Agri-Bahamas Expo is set for May 9 – 11, 2019 at the Gladstone Road Agricultural site. Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources Michael Pintard, announced at a press conference held earlier this week on Tuesday that this year’s theme is “Embracing change, improving lives through agriculture.” Pintard said this […]

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April 11, 2019 at 4:26 am | Eyewitness News

LocalApril 5, 2019 at 3:13 am admin

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Despite claims made on social media, no fire at BAMSI

Staff, students, assets or property not threatened or affected NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Despite social media reports that The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) in North Andros was destroyed once again by fire, a statement released from BAMSI on Thursday assured the public that a recent brush fire in Andros on Tuesday night, which […]

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BusinessFebruary 13, 2019 at 4:20 am Eyewitness News

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BAMSI hosts trip to North Andros agricultural facility

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) on Tuesday made a major step toward revamping its business operations and securing a stable economic model for the Institute when it welcomed more than a half dozen potential partners and industry stakeholders to its North Andros agricultural facility. Given the task of rightsizing the Institute […]

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February 13, 2019 at 4:20 am | Eyewitness News

BusinessFebruary 7, 2019 at 4:05 am Theo Sealy

Business

Four years after fire, BAMSI to get new dorms this Fall

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Four years after an act of arson devastated the dormitories at the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) in North Andros, the compound is expected to rise from the ashes with the introduction of its newly-built dormitories in Fall 2019, according to Dr. Rovenia Hanna Executive Director of BAMSI. Dr. Hanna […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Four years after an act of arson devastated the dormitories at the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science... read more »

February 7, 2019 at 4:05 am | Theo Sealy

BusinessFebruary 4, 2019 at 3:50 am Eyewitness News

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Cracking open the poultry market

BSGC says gov’t support is key NASSAU, BAHAMAS – If The Bahamas is to ever meet its own 150 million-pound demand for white meat, close co-operation between the government and the poultry industry is vital, said the next big innovator readying itself to enter the market, propelling the nation that much closer to food security. “The […]

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February 4, 2019 at 3:50 am | Eyewitness News

BusinessJanuary 29, 2019 at 4:15 am Royston Jones Jr.

Business

Govt. to increase credit funding access for agriculture stakeholders

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – As a “matter of urgency” the government will increase access to credit funding for farmers and those in the agricultural sector, according to Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis. The prime minister made the announcement during a national address last night, the first of three planned installments. He also said the government will […]

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January 29, 2019 at 4:15 am | Royston Jones Jr.

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BusinessJanuary 23, 2019 at 4:00 am admin

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Arawak Cay vendors reject closed season on conch

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – While the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is examining the idea of implementing a closed season in order to ensure that the conch mollusk is not depleted, vice president of the Arawak Cay conch, fish and food vendors association, Lillian Smith, said she is against the idea. “We are ready to fight […]

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January 23, 2019 at 4:00 am | admin

BusinessJanuary 22, 2019 at 3:35 am Eyewitness News

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BAIC generates $14,000 plus in one-day at opening of Gladstone Road Pop-Up market

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation, in just one day, generated revenue of $14,270.75 at the opening of its 2019 Pop-Up Farmers Market on Gladstone road last Saturday, January 19. This number is a record by several thousand when compared to any Pop-Up held in 2018, according to a statement released Monday […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation, in just one day, generated revenue of $14,270.75 at the opening... read more »

January 22, 2019 at 3:35 am | Eyewitness News

BusinessJanuary 22, 2019 at 3:30 am Eyewitness News

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Bamsi adopts new business model in bid to gain financial stability

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – In a bid to streamline operational costs and increase the economic sustainability of the Institute, The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) is redefining its business model and will focus solely on the wholesale sector, a move which is expected to translate into increased revenue by tens of thousands of dollars, […]

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January 22, 2019 at 3:30 am | Eyewitness News

BusinessJanuary 15, 2019 at 5:10 am Theo Sealy

Business

Govt. working feverishly to prevent depletion of conch supply

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – In the wake of a report which suggested that local levels of conch supply could be depleted within 10-15 years, the government confirmed on Monday that it has moved into overdrive to address the issue immediately. “If things continue as they are I see problems, but we believe that if we respond […]

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January 15, 2019 at 5:10 am | Theo Sealy

BusinessNovember 29, 2018 at 4:40 am Eyewitness News

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Agriculture issues policy on importation of meats

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources on Wednesday clarified any “misconceptions” that the public may have as it relates to the requirements to import meat into The Bahamas for personal and commercial use. “First and foremost, it is important to note that the laws and policies have not changed,” outlined a […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources on Wednesday clarified any “misconceptions” that the public may have... read more »

November 29, 2018 at 4:40 am | Eyewitness News

BusinessNovember 26, 2018 at 5:20 am Royston Jones Jr.

Business

Super Value pulls romaine lettuce from shelves

FDA says California is likely the source Super Value food stores across The Bahamas pulled all varieties of romaine lettuce from their shelves on Friday, following an E. coli outbreak in the United States. In an interview with Eyewitness News, Super Value President Rupert Roberts said while the outbreak has been sourced to California […]

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November 26, 2018 at 5:20 am | Royston Jones Jr.

BusinessOctober 15, 2018 at 4:40 am Eyewitness News

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Sponging project moves into final phase as spongers ready to revitalize industry nationwide

The IDB-sponsored and BAIC-executed project to revitalize the sponging industry in the Bahamas now moves into the full implementation phase with spongers throughout the country energized to rejuvenate the lucrative industry. “We have planted seeds in most of the islands where sponging happens and equipped spongers with the expertise to bring this industry back,” said […]

The IDB-sponsored and BAIC-executed project to revitalize the sponging industry in the Bahamas now moves into the full implementation phase... read more »

October 15, 2018 at 4:40 am | Eyewitness News

BusinessOctober 6, 2018 at 5:30 am Eyewitness News

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BAMSI stands as ‘saving grace’ of industry

Gov’t. support drives growth, development of agriculture sector The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI), along with similar agencies, will stand as the ‘saving grace’ of an agriculture sector in desperate need of capacity building, a senior executive from BAMSI said earlier this week. A critical review and analysis of the sector’s historical position […]

Gov’t. support drives growth, development of agriculture sector The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI), along with similar agencies,... read more »

October 6, 2018 at 5:30 am | Eyewitness News