BAHAMAS PLANS E-CURRENCY TO CONNECT FAR-FLUNG ISLANDS
The Bahamas is set to beat some of the world’s superpowers in launching a sovereign digital currency, Bloomberg reported on September 15, in an article written by Jim Wyss. After …
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JAMAICA’S TOURISM MINISTER FOCUSED ON RECOVERY
KINGSTON, Jamaica, September 15, 2020 — Newly reappointed Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, will be intensifying his focus on the recovery of the sector, which has been severely impacted …
Read MoreHOLNESS NAMES NEW SLATE OF CABINET MINISTERS
KINGSTON — Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced his full 19-member cabinet with several new, young ministers appointed among those with years of cabinet experience. Prior to the announcement, …
Read MoreOPPOSITION LEADER BACK HOME AFTER COVID-19 TREATMENT IN U.S.
NASSAU, Bahamas, September 12, 2020 — On his return to the country from COVID-19 treatment in the United States, Official Opposition Leader Philip “Brave” Davis said he remains deeply concerned …
Read MorePRESENTATION BY GLENYS HANNA-MARTIN ON THE ISSUE OF UNDER-REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN IN PARLIAMENT
(EDITOR’S NOTE: I was compelled to share this presentation posted by Glenys Hanna-Martin on her Facebook page on September 11. I have expressed the opinion on more than one occasion …
Read MoreBAHA MAR SCRAPS OCTOBER OPENING: RESORT TELLS WORKERS GOAL TO LAUNCH NEXT MONTH NOT FEASIBLE
NASSAU, Bahamas, September 11, 2020 — The Government’s tourism re-opening plans were yesterday dealt a major blow after Baha Mar told staff its October return was “not achievable” due to …
Read MorePM TOURS RENOVATED FBO PRIVATE AIRPORT FACILITIES IN GRAND BAHAMA
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama – Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis on Monday, September 7, 2020 toured the renovated FBO private airport in Grand Bahama that is temporarily being …
Read MoreBAHAMAS SECOND MOST DESIRABLE CARIBBEAN DESTINATION FOR AMERICANS
NASSAU, Bahamas, September 8, 2020 — The Bahamas was listed as the second most desirable Caribbean destination that Americans would visit in the next two years, according to a recently …
Read MoreBAHAMAS MUST “GET REAL” OVER TOURISM RE-OPENING
NASSAU, Bahamas, September 8, 2020 – The Bahamas must “get real” on the urgent need to re-open its tourism industry, a Cabinet minister argued yesterday, adding: “We’ve got to pull …
Read MoreAMBASSADOR COLLIE PAYS COURTESY CALL ON ARGENTINA AMBASSADOR
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 8, 2020 — His Excellency Sidney Collie, Bahamas Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the OAS, paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Carlos …
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