Sweeting maintains “nothing gets done as well as meeting people face-to-face” Minister to lead delegation of 19 representatives and officials NASSAU, BAHAMAS —Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Clay Sweeting will bring remarks at the inaugural Food for Summit and Expo in Dubai from February 23-24. Minister of Environment and Climate Change […]
FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA — The Fresh Start Program was officially relaunched on Grand Bahama on Friday, February 11, 2022, at the Foster Pestaina Hall, Christ the King Church. The Fresh Start Program is one of the signature programs of the Ministry of Youth and has been in existence since 1993 and has evolved to its […]
ABACO, BAHAMAS — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation (MOTIA) Chester Cooper recently officially opened Bahamas Fast Ferries’ (BFF) new $20 million terminal on Abaco. Via a service agreement, BFF will be transporting staff, employees and members of Baker’s Bay Golf & Ocean Club between Marsh Harbour and Baker’s Bay. The […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — One Young World, the global forum that connects the world’s most impactful young leaders, will hold its first-ever Bahamas caucus, entitled “Climate Action: Roadmap to Climate Recovery in the Caribbean”, at the University of The Bahamas on February 17, 2022. The hybrid event is co-sponsored by the Office of the Prime Minister […]
EIGHT MILE ROCK, GRAND BAHAMA — Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Clay Sweeting officially installed West Grand Bahama District local government officials on Thursday, February 10, at Bethel Deliverance Center in Eight Mile Rock. Sweeting pointed out that the new local government officials were set to serve in a time in […]
Victim saw gunman and attempted to run away NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man was shot dead as he walked along Wild Guava Street in Pinewood Gardens on Thursday night. According to Superintendent Audley Peters, the shooting took place around 11pm. Responding officers found the victim, who was in his mid-20s, lying on the ground with […]
Storr: Dorian pledge conference nothing more than PR exercise to fool Bahamians NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Disaster Reconstruction Authority (DRA) Chairman Alex Storr said UHY Bain and Association has been asked to perform a forensic audit into the authority due to what he labeled as stark evidence of mismanagement under the former administration. The firm had […]
Benjamin: Workers should have been given option to test weekly instead BCPOU alleges foreign workers brought in to replace contract workers NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A handful of Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) contractual workers who did not wish to become vaccinated against the coronavirus did not receive new contracts due to the company’s vaccination policy that […]
BTC denies knowledge of investigation NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Department of Labour yesterday revealed that it has commenced an investigation into allegations that the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is now seeking short and long-term work permits for Jamaicans after making a number of its technical staff redundant. The Department of Labour said yesterday that in […]
Comissioner tells Bahamians buckle up for rising prices NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) is assuring the public that it will continue to monitor the global change of consumables and ensure that local wholesalers and suppliers abide by the regulations laid out in the Consumer Protection and Price Control Act. [pullquote] We are […]
Discussions included “Buy Local Buy Bahamian” campaign and 2022 collaborative work plan to increase economic opportunities for Bahamian agriculture and the Family Islands NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Representative of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) Mari Dunleavy met with Clay Sweeting, minister of agriculture, marine resources and Family Island affairs, recently to discuss a […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) benefitted from local goodwill this past week as the Cythnia “Mother” Pratt Foundation donated 23,000 face masks to the institution while boutique law firm Stone Arch International donated 100 doors valued at approximately $25,000. The masks were donated to Mother Pratt’s foundation by Florida-based Women […]
Former Fort Charlotte MP Valentine Grimes to serve as deputy chairman NASSAU, BAHAMAS — BTC this week officially welcomed its newly appointed government directors who will serve on the company’s board of directors. Valentine Grimes has been appointed deputy chairman. Daphne Simmons, Peter Cartwright and Parkco Deal have been appointed to serve as directors on […]
Commitment adding to host of facility upgrades spearheaded by philanthropic arm Sandals Foundation NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Hospitality students at CC Sweeting Senior High School are set to benefit from an internship at the newly reopened Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort and Offshore Island. Speaking at a recent tour of the hospitality training facilities, Executive Chairman […]
BAMSI to join Department of Social Services as food assistance vendor Social services clients can now purchase BAMSI’s $20 produce box with voucher NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Newly appointed President of the Bahamas Agriculture & Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) Senator Dr Erecia Hepburn on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on Minister of Social Services and Urban […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Research says COVID-19 vaccines are safe for pregnant women or those trying to conceive, according to OB-GYN Dr Shamanique Bodie-Williams. She encouraged individuals in this group to speak to their healthcare provider and get the jab, joining the other 150,000-plus people in the country who are fully vaccinated. “Through the course of […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — University of The Bahamas (UB) has forged a partnership with Saylor Academy, an open access education provider, to increase pathways to higher learning and professional development. UB has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Saylor under which UB will accept transfer credits from courses offered by Saylor that have been reviewed […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A “Mobile Outdoor Classroom” on board a brand-new fully electric vehicle was launched on Wednesday, February 9, by the Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) as part of its ongoing efforts to make marine environmental education safe, fun and engaging. The electric outdoor classroom vehicle, soon to be outfitted with solar panels, […]
