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Prime Minister Addresses "Climate Change," Port Authority, Crime and Other Issues
Prime Minister the Rt Hon Hubert Ingraham addressed climate change, crime, banking and tourism and related issues impacting the country and how his Government intends to deal with them in the ensuing year.
Airport Authority Act Amendment Debate - Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham
The purpose of this amendment is to limit the current discretion in the setting of fees at the LPIA by the Airport Authority. This limitation of the discretion in fee setting is viewed as a precondition to the successful completion of the non-Guaranteed financing for the airport redevelopment project.Fishermen Advised to “Cash In” on Lionfish
Marine Cadets Graduate into Global Opportunities
Climate Change a Focus at the 61st World Health Assembly
The low-lying features of many of the islands of The Bahamas make the country vulnerable to the effects of climate change including increased flooding, rising sea levels and higher temperatures, Minister of Health and the Environment, Dr. the Hon. Hubert Minnis told members of the World Health Assembly (W.H.A.).$300,000 for National Trust
The Government has granted $300,000 to the Bahamas National Trust to expand public access to Harold and Wilson Pond Parks, Bonefish Pond, and the wetlandsMemorial for HMBS Flamingo
Family members and friends of the four (4) marines killed in action 29 years ago during the sinking of HMBS Flamingo, will join the OfficersMinister of State Phenton Neymour's Contribution on the Communications Bill
Mr. Speaker, as is usual of course for this member, I would like to pay homage to the Kings and Queens of the great constituencyContribution By Earl D. Deveaux, MP Minister of The Environment on the Communications Act, 2009
Mr. Speaker I thank the members of the BTC privatization committee, headed by Mr. T.B. Donaldson, and their advisors for a comprehensive and outstanding body ofImmigration Department Donates 37 Pints of Blood
NASSAU, Bahamas - The Immigration Department donated 37 pints of blood to the Princess Margaret Hospital’s Blood Bank on Thursday, as past of its 70thStudents Participate in Peace Rally Organized by Urban Renewal Livable Neighbourhood Programme
Nassau, Bahamas – Students from more than 30 schools gathered at the R. M. Bailey Park on Thursday to celebrate the second annual ‘Peace RallyHigh Rock Beer Name to Stay, Lighthouse to be Removed
Riu Paradise Island Hotel in Bahamas to reborn as a Palace
Miss Universe organizers pleased with Bahamas
August 13 Expected start date for Nassau Harbor Dredging
Stage Set for Partial Privatisation of Government Owned Bahamas Telecommunications Company
The government would launch a formal sale process relating to 51 percent of the ownership of BTC.Global Recession Severely Impacts Bahamas' Economy
NASSAU, The Bahamas -- The global economic recession continues to have “a severe impact” on The Bahamas’ economy, Leader of Government business in the SenateGovernment Intervention in The Bahamas and Unintended Consequences (Part 1)
Since 1991 the National Debt of The Bahamas has risen from $870 million to over $3 billion, a staggering 244.8 percent increase in 18 years. That’s what, a $118 million increase each and every year? Mind boggling. All this and we have not even considered the possibility of a bankrupt National Insurance Board and the additional taxes that will be forced upon us to sustain that.Labour dispute between the Airport, Airline & Allied Workers Union (AAAWU) and Nassau Flight Services Resolved
Dion A. Foulkes, Minister of Labour and Social Development announced today that the current labour dispute between the Airport, Airline & Allied Workers Union (AAAWU)Remarks by Bahamas Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham on the Grand Bahama Shipyard's Commissioning of Dry Dock Three
2010 To Be a Better Year Says Bahamian Prime Minister Huber Ingraham:
NASSAU, The Bahamas -- Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Hubert A Ingraham said in his New Year’s address to the nation on Thursday, February 4,Bahamas Borrowing $150,000,000 Each Month?
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The NIB insists that contributions to the fund are not a tax. Well, if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, we would say it's a tax.Why The Nobel Peace Prize Deserves Obama
By the terms of the Nobel Committee, Obama earned the so-called Nobel Peace Prize.Proposed 84.1% NIB Contribution Tax Hike
An individual person, extended family or tight-knit community will do a considerably better job keeping their National Insurance Board (NIB) contributions and looking after themselves, their friends and their loved ones. Especially, when compared to an inefficient and politically driven government bureaucracy like NIB.Government to Finally Amend the Cruise Ship Overnight Incentive Act
The decline in cruise ship calls was attributed to, among other things: The increase in departure taxes from $13,00 to $20,000; Complaints of cruising public about the deteriorated ambiance of the principal ports of call in Nassau and Freeport; and, The cost of calls to Nassau and Freeport.Tommy Turnquest on the 2009 Communications Act
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise in support of “A Bill for an Act to Provide Communication Services”, which when adopted would be known asComments on Communications Bill, Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority Bill and the Utilities Appeal Tribunal Bill
Mr. Speaker we are living in very remarkable times. These are times that I believe none of us in this place has seen before. TheZhivargo Laing on the Second Reading of the Communication Bill 2009
“To extend the benefits of the ‘Information Society’ to all, public policy in rapidly-evolving telecommunications technology must be shaped now…Policies for interconnectivity, capacity-building and security2009 Mark Knowles Celebrity Tennis Invitational
View To a Thrill -- Freeport Rugby Club Fundraiser
The 2009 Devard & Devaughn Darling Football Camps will be held in Freeport, and Nassau
Bahamas native Deveard Darling continues the dream of him and his brother to bring football to the Bahamas, through the Devard and Devaughn Darling Football Camps, presented by his non-profit organization the As One Foundation. Fellow NFL Players Derrick Martin and Tre Stallings of the Baltimore Ravens, Larry Johnson, Bob Engram and Dwayne Bowe of the Kansas City Chiefs, and Darrius Hayward Bey of the Oakland Raiders, will assist young athletes with skill development, technique, and the fundamentals of American Football. Camps will be held in Freeport, Bahamas July 6 -7, at the Freeport Rugby Football Club on Settlers Way, and Nassau, Bahamas July 10 – 12, at Tom “The Bird” Grant Sports and Recreation Complex.Soccer in the Bahamas -- FIFA Congress in The Bahamas Raring to Get Started
"Above all, FIFA have accorded us a great honour by trusting in our capacity to organise this event," explained the President of the Bahamas Football Association, Anton Sealey, an impressively relaxed figure despite the obvious pressure of coordinating such a major undertaking. "We started working hand-in-hand with FIFA last September to ensure that this Congress will be a success and I'm totally confident it will be."The Bacardi Rum Billfish Tournament: 30th Anniversary and Counting!
In the mid-to late 60’s Bacardi International Limited, headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, at the request of Mr. Jose M. (Pepin) Bosch purchased the Bimini BigResults from 30th Annual Bacardi Rum Billfish Tournament
GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND, THE BAHAMAS: “Hoy Boyz”, a 44’ Luhrs owned and captained by John Hoy of Edisto Beach released a blue marlin on theStadium Agreement Signing a Continuation of Bahamian / Chinese Friendship
1st Story Homepage: Olympic Athletes Honoured
On behalf of the Government and the people of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas I am happy to applaud the great accomplishments of outstanding Bahamian men and women at the Olympiad in Beijing. Once again you were ambassadors for our country at the highest level of international athletic competition.Team Bahamas Receives the Red Carpet Treatment in Grand Bahama
The Bahamas team which competed at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China received a hero’s welcome and red carpet treatment in Grand Bahama.Bahamas Wahoo Championship at Old Bahama Bay
The Bahamas Wahoo Championship is pleased to announce that it has partnered with one of the finest resorts and marinas in the Bahamas, Old Bahama Bay by Ginn Sur Mer, to host the 1st Leg of the 2008-2009 Bahamas Wahoo Championship season.
We The Living: An Ayn Rand Novel for Our Times
The story, set in Soviet Russia, dramatizes the evil of totalitarianism.Inaugural Bahamas Photographic Competition at the Garden of Groves Labyrinth Reveals a Plethora of Raw Talent
50th Annual E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival Set to Begin
NASSAU, Bahamas – The launch of the E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival is a “most significant announcement” of The Bahamas’ cultural calendar year, MinisterFoundation 4 Life Returns to Bay Street After A Year's Absence
Successful ‘Authentically Bahamian’ Show Anticipated
Artisans throughout the islands are hard at work preparing for the Ministry of Tourism’s three-day 14th annual Authentically Bahamian Christmas Craft Show slated for December 5 at the Wyndham Nassau Resort, Cable Beach.Backyard Gardening Workshop a Success
Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources officials hailed their second Backyard Garden Workshop “a tremendous success.”Minister Cartwright Encourages Crafts Persons
The Government is making “all out efforts” to exploit the economic potential of the craft industry to generate employment, Agriculture and Marine Resources Minister Larry Cartwright said.BahamArts Festival Set
A week of activities commencing Sunday, October 26 has been set aside to showcase the arts and crafts of The Bahamas.Children’s Home gets Easter Treat at Old Bahama Bay
Grand Bahama – Thanks to two very generous corporate sponsors the residents at the Grand Bahama Children’s Home received an extra Easter gift this holiday.
Sabor Wins 13th Annual Festival Noel
The Meaning of New Year's Resolutions
Making New Year's resolutions does not have to be futile--and to make them is not silly; done seriously, it is an act of profound moral significance that embodies the essence of a life well-lived.Columbus Day: A Time to Celebrate
The Philosophical Foundations of Heroism
What characteristics must one possess to qualify as a hero?Columbus Day Celebrates Western Civilization
Lessons from America for the Bahamas: Why Are We Moving Toward Socialized Medicine?
Government intervention in medicine is wrecking American health care. These same principles apply to the Bahamas.The 100 Trillion Dollar Zimbabwe Note: Lessons for the Bahamas
The Nassau Institute recently attended the economic conference “Freedom Fest” in Las Vegas – billed as the “World’s Largest Gathering of Free Minds”.One of theJuly Fourth Celebrates The Western World's Core Values
Reason, Rights, and Science are what made America great and are what will help make the Bahamas become a great nation also.Is Government in The Bahamas the problem?
When they're asked where government gets the resources to "help" Bahamians, few make the connection that government cannot give anything without taking it from us first.An Answer to Dr. Ken about Laissez Faire Capitalism
Dr. Ken is my friend and neighbour. He is generous to a fault in sharing his medical knowledge and years of accumulated wisdom as aStrategies Implemented to Stem Incidences of Cancer in The Bahamas
NASSAU, Bahamas --- Health Minister Dr. the Hon. Hubert Minnis said Thursday that cancer has become “one of the most dreaded and prolific illnesses” inBahamas “Gatekeepers” Meet to Explore the Aspects of Family Wellness
NASSAU, Bahamas -- The Ministry of Labour and Social Development held a one-day symposium for a cross-section of “gatekeepers” who work with families to exploreNew Prison Diagnostic Unit to Improve Services and Reduce Risks
NASSAU, Bahamas --- The establishment of the Health Diagnostic Unit at Her Majesty’s Prison will “considerably expand” the current healthcare capacity and services provided toPHA Chair Promotes Shared Costs for Cancer Treatment
NASSAU, The Bahamas - Partnerships are required to "share the burden" of treating cancer in The Bahamas as the costs of treatment for persons affectedNew Oncology Centre to Provide Improved Service to Cancer Patients
NASSAU, The Bahamas --- The new, state-of-the-art Oncology Centre at the Princess Margaret Hospital opened Thursday amidst great expectations for the future diagnosis, management, treatmentMobile Pharmacy Service Part of Plan to Improve Access to Medication
Primary Care Centre to Fight Obesity with 1,000 pound challenge
Health Minister Stresses Importance of Oral Health
Unhealthy diets, tobacco use, harmful alcohol use and poor oral hygiene are risk factors that can lead to oral diseases such as periodontitis, Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Hubert Minnis said during his address at the opening session of the Bahamas Dental Association’s (BDA) Annual Scientific Conference, Wednesday night.World Food Day Message
FAO Director-General’s message on the World Food Day/TeleFood 2008 theme: "World Food Security: the Challenges of Climate Change and Bioenergy"Prime Minister Ingraham to Address the United Nations General Assembly
Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham will travel to New York to deliver The Bahamas Statement to the United Nations General Assembly. This is the Prime Minister’s fourth address before the world body. The last time that a Bahamian Prime Minister addressed the world body was in June, 2001 when Mr. Ingraham addressed a Special Session of the General Assembly on HIV/AIDS.
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