Tag: Bahamas news

EXUMA, BAHAMAS — Jennifer Williams flew more than 3,000 miles to spend a day with sharks in the waters of ...

Newly-formed Agricultural Development Organization gifts $300K to Bahamas Feeding Network

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — During a press conference to announce the newly-formed Agricultural Development Organization (ADO), executives presented a $300,000 donation ...

40 volunteers join Bonefish & Tarpon Trust to replant mangroves and help rebuild East GB shoreline

GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS — Saturday, January 29, 2022, dawned bitterly cold and windy — one of the coldest days on ...

SAVE THE DATE: Galentine’s Day 2022 to be held on Feb 13

Registration for free virtual event ends on Wednesday NASSAU, BAHAMAS — JUST Complete Coverage - Weddings of a Lifetime has ...

When it comes to our pets and love, hold the chocolate this Valentine’s Day…and every day

Wondering how to show your pets your love on Valentine’s Day? It starts with responsible nutrition, so hold the chocolate ...

EYEWITNESS NEWS FEBRUARY 3 2022

February 7, 2022

Caribbean show Goombay Kids snags Cannes Film Festival wins plus Best Actress nod For Leah Eneas

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Goombay Kids, the Bahamas-produced children’s show, has created international buzz with five international awards under its belt, ...

HOUSE WARS: Members row over government’s handling of the fourth wave

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition Leader Michael Pintard and Exumas and Ragged Island MP Chester Cooper got into a heated exchange ...

Eva Hilton principal “thankful” for smooth transition to face-to-face learning

FULL RETURN: Some Family Island schools will see full in-person learning, with NP following closely behind

Ministry of Education also working with BTVI on program to engage students after high school NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As coronavirus ...

HOUSE ROW ERUPTS OVER PM’S COMMENTS ABOUT INVESTOR CONFIDENCE ON GB

IGNORANCE PROBLEM: Health professionals ‘not very informed’ about COVID vaccine, says PAHO

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More than 90 countries in region have under 40% vaccination rate Director of emergencies: Although omicron less severe, do not ...

British Colonial Hilton makes the call to temporarily lay-off staff

WHERE ONE DOOR CLOSES…: Sandals to engage axed Hilton employees

by Natario McKenzie

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Job fair to be held on Feb 12 at Labour Dept HQ “We would have to be crazy not to ...

Natl. exams: Performance in core subjects drop 47 percent

CLOSING THE GAP: More than 3,000 absentee students return to classrooms

Education dir credits task force and community walkabouts for success in getting students re-engaged with school system NASSAU, BAHAMAS — ...

“A PANDEMIC OF THE UNVACCINATED”: PAHO calls for more vaccine donations

With 14 countries yet to vaccinate 40% of people, Americas remain most unequal region in the world in fight against COVID-19

Despite hard-fought efforts and generous donor support, many vulnerable populations remain unprotected COVID-related deaths more than doubled in The Bahamas ...

TAKING TOO LONG: US moves to end pre-clearance at GB airport over slow reconstruction

by Natario McKenzie

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DPM: Govt not “sitting on our hands” about GB airport NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The United States government has initiated a ...

SHORT-LIVED TAKE-OFF: Air Canada to suspend Exuma service less than a month after its launch

PRELIMINARY NUMBERS: Bahamas welcomed almost one million stopover visitors in 2021

by Natario McKenzie

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas welcomed almost one million stopover visitors in 2021, based on preliminary data, according to Deputy ...

Accelerate digital transformation and workforce upskilling, urges top accountant

PWC GLOBAL CEO SURVEY: CEO optimism hits 10-year high; 3/4 expect stronger global economy in 2022