A GLIMPSE OF WORKING LIFE AT PORT AUTHORITY
High school and university students on Grand Bahama gained valuable real work experience during the summer student employment programme at the GBPA that has been held for the past 40 …
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BAHAMIANS VACATIONING IN EUROPE IN INCREASING NUMBERS
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Bahamians have been travelling to Europe on vacation in increasing numbers this past summer, as suggested by photographs posted on Facebook with the Eiffel Tower in Paris …
Read MoreCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF URCA PAYS COURTESY CALL ON AMBASSADOR COLLIE
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Mr. Stephen Bereaux, Chief Executive Officer of The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA), paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Sidney Collie, Bahamas Ambassador to …
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THE BAHAMAS TO SHOWCASE AT ANNUAL TOM JOYNER FAMILY REUNION
Bahamas ‘Party in da Backyard’ poolside event at Allstate Tom Joyner Family Reunion, 2016. FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida — The Islands Of The Bahamas will once again be one of the …
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BAHAMAS MINISTRY OF TOURISM INTRODUCES ITS NEW FLORIDA SALES FORCE
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation Florida Marketing Team – L-R Adrian Kemp, Sr. Marketing Representative; Elke Pettiford, Marketing Representative; Betty Bethel-Moss, Director Marketing, Florida; Phylia Shivers, Sr. Marketing Representative …
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REFLECTIONS BY ELISABETH ANN BROWN
MUSIC – FOOD FOR THE SOUL WASHINGTON D.C. – Music is a very big part of my life. I cannot imagine life without it. Just about everyone has a favourite …
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ELEVEN BAHAMIANS RECEIVE CHINESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
NASSAU, Bahamas (BIS) — Eleven Bahamians are recipients of scholarships from the Government of the People’s Republic of China to study in that country. In making the announcement on August …
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DESPITE CHALLENGES EDUCATION MINISTER PLEASED WITH GB SCHOOL REPAIRS
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama — Minister of Education, Science and Technology Jeffrey Lloyd in an interview with The Freeport News this past Wednesday, August 22 noted he is pleased with the …
Read MoreEX-BREA CHIEF EYES $45-$50M GOVERNMENT LOT BOOST
NASSAU, Bahamas — An ex-Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) president is anticipating a $45-$50m economic boost when the Government releases 300 more plots into its low-cost serviced lots initiative. Pat …
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COMMERCIAL BANKS, PRIVATE LENDERS COMMIT TO FUNDING SMALL BUSINESSES
NASSAU, Bahamas — Several commercial banks are adjusting some of their portfolio allocations to be able to now approve commercial loans for small and medium-sized businesses, according Executive Director of …
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