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Community Reaps Benefits from Local Brewery's Business Practices

Every time a Sands is sipped, a Strong Back is savored, a High Rock is relished, or a Triple-B is bought, the local community reaps
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Prime Minister Gives 2009/2010 Mid-year Budget Statement

Presented to the Honourable House of Assembly by The Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham, M.P. Minister of Finance...
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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. ...
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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....
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Fishermen Advised to “Cash In” on Lionfish

Having no known natural predator themselves, lionfish have been “rapidly reproducing, about five times a year. They are depleting the commercial stock of young lobsters, groupers, and conchs in Bahamian waters."...
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Marine Cadets Graduate into Global Opportunities

(Nassau, Bahamas) The Ministry of The Environment and Bahamas Maritime Authority celebrated the graduation of 57 Bahamas Maritime Cadet Corps (BMCC) students during ceremonies ...
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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.)....
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$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 wetlands ...
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Memorial 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 Officers ...
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Minister 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 constituency ...
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Contribution 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 of ...
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Immigration 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 70th ...
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Students 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 Rally ...
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G.B. Power Surprised at Union’s Reaction to Hiring of Bahamians

We at Grand Bahama Power Company are surprised by the CEWU’s reaction to our decision to hire four additional Bahamian meter men.  In these most ...
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Bahamas To Host the 2009 Miss Universe Pageant

The 58th Annual MISS UNIVERSE Competition will air live from Paradise Island, Bahamas. The glamorous live event, featuring some of the world's most beautiful women, will take place at Atlantis, Paradise Island resort and air live on NBC and Telemundo on Sunday, August 23rd this summer....
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Bahamas Detention Centre “Hunger Strike”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas Immigration Department wishes to respond to an article which appeared in the Tuesday 24th February edition of The Tribune under ...
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Exuma to Get New Packinghouse System

Exuma – The Government’s packinghouse system for farmers in Exuma will be reconstructed, Agriculture and Marine Resources Minister Larry Cartwright said. “We are trying all we ...
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Government Progressing Plans to Upgrade Crown Land Management System

NASSAU, Bahamas -- Making Crown Land available at concessionary rates for home construction and business endeavours, particularly in the Family Islands, is one of the ...
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Bahamas Prime Minister Ingraham's New Year's Address to the Nation

It has been my practice while in office to address you at the beginning of each new year so as to review the state of affairs of the international community of which we are a member and to give you an assessment of the state of affairs in our country and our prospects for the year ahead....
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South Eleuthera Residents Partner with Government in Provision of Emergency Services

TARPUM BAY, Eleuthera -- Minister of National Security the Hon. Tommy Turnquest commended local and winter residents of South Eleuthera for forming a collaboration with ...
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Department of Immigration Commits to Enhanced Service

NASSAU, Bahamas  - The Department of Immigration challenged itself to better execute its functions as the Department officially launched its 70th Anniversary celebrations at Christ ...
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Postal Worker Retires after 40 Years of Service

Nassau, Bahamas – After 40 years of service to the Bahamas Post Office Department, Dolores Pinder will officially retire on March 2.   She joined the Post ...
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Health Ministry and Clergy Partner to Fight Mental Illness

NASSAU, Bahamas --- Collaboration between members of the clergy and mental health professionals in The Bahamas is an “important step” towards addressing the mental health ...
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Bahamas Welcomes First Ambassador of Ukraine

NASSAU, Bahamas - The Bahamas welcomed the first Ambassador of Ukraine during a ceremony at Government House Thursday. The two countries established diplomatic relations on ...
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Ministry of Public Works to Build Shed and Seating for US Embassy Clients

Ministry proposes to provide shelter accommodations for United States visa applicants. ...
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NEMA Oversees Training for Disaster Management Personnel

NASSAU, Bahamas - The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) facilitated a workshop for key personnel in disaster management, to certify them as instructors in the ...
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Public Servants and Student Essay Winners Honoured

Minister of State for Finance and the Public Service the Hon Zhivargo Laing acknowledge the dedication of public servants and the students who competed in an essay competition, during an awards ceremony last week....
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National Sailing Week Activities Announced

Charles Maynard presented a cheque for the All for One Regatta and announced plans for the National Sailing Week....
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Study on the Nassau Grouper Underway

The viability of the Nassau grouper is under the microscope. Once a commonly landed commercial species in the Caribbean, it is now considered to be threatened....
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COB Signs Branding Contract

COB awarded the contract for the creation of a brand identity for the University of The Bahamas to a Bahamian company - Karma Design....
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Bahamas Ambassador to Haiti Receives Letter of Credence

Former Commodore of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force His Excellency Davy Rolle received his Letter of Credence as Ambassador to Haiti and non-resident Ambassador to the Dominican Republic from Governor General His Excellency Arthur Hanna on Friday, January 16....
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Bahamas Attends Caribbean Marine Conference

Caribbean Government Ministers with responsibility for Marine Resources accompanied by technocrats from respective Fishery Departments met in conclave in Kingstown St Vincent and the Grenadines ...
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Foreign University Students Clean Up Garbage at South Beach

NASSAU, Bahamas - The South Beach recreation area is cleaner, thanks to 30 visiting students from the University of Maryland and Rockhurst University.   Here as part ...
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Ministry of Agriculture Considering Several Initiatives to Strengthen Food Security in the Country

NASSAU, The Bahamas -- The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources is considering a direct intervention in the management of commercial food stocks to foster ...
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Government Returns 373 Illegal Immigrants to their Homeland in Seven Days

Nassau, The Bahamas -- Immigration director Jack Thompson attributed the concerted efforts of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, the Bahamas ...
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High Commissioner Paul Farquharson Presents Credentials to Council of the European Union

BRUSSELS -- The Mission of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the European Communities announced that on Monday, December 8, 2008, His Excellency Paul H. ...
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Christmas 2008 Message from Bahamas Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham

I am happy once again on my own behalf and that of my wife and family and on the behalf of the Government of The Bahamas to extend very best wishes for a blessed and peaceful Christmas to Bahamians everywhere and to all those resident or visiting with us during this season....
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Holds Sixth Heads of Mission Meeting

Nassau, The Bahamas – Overseas heads of missions came together for the sixth Heads of Mission meeting Monday (December 22, 2008) at The Ministry of ...
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Harvesting of Juvenile Crawfish Remains Illegal in The Bahamas

The Department of Marine Resources wishes to remind the general public against the illegal harvesting, and offering for sale of juvenile crawfish in The Bahamas....
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A First for Grand Bahama: RE Properties Builds Green Luxury Homes to LEED Standards

In Florida, the proprietors of RE Properties Ltd. -- Alan and Dexter Avney -- are known for their "over the top" luxurious and energy efficient ...
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Make Bimini Beautiful: Bimini Bay launches two-day island clean up to attract 2009 Weather Conference

Bimini Bay Resort has joined forces with the Bimini Ministry of Tourism spearheading an island clean-up campaign to “Make Bimini Beautiful” ...
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Works Minister Inspects Long Warf Seawall Damage

Public Works and Transport Minister Neko C. Grant, accompanied by Nicole Campbell, Under Secretary and George Hutchinson; Deputy Director inspected damage to the walkway at Long Wharf caused by recent waves crashing against the seawall....
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Endless Summer at Old Bahama Bay by Ginn sur Mer

An oasis surrounded by water on three sides near the quaint fishing village of West End, Old Bahama Bay by Ginn sur Mer is the ...
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THE OPENING OF THE 2008-2009 STONECRAB SEASON

The Department of Marine Resources wishes to advise the general public as to the opening of the year 2008 – 2009 stonecrab season on 16 October, 2008. The public is to note that the open stonecrab season extends from 16 October to 31 May, 2009 inclusive....
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PM Ingraham: Bahamas Doing Well in Meeting UN Millennium Development Goals

The Bahamas is doing well in meeting the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) as set out by the United Nations, and as benchmarked against the world, has achieved and surpassed the world body’s goal regarding the elimination of poverty, Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham said Thursday....
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Ministry of Labour and Social Development

The Ministry of Labour and Social Development announced today that approval has been granted for an increase in the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (propane)....
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Immigration Press release

The Department of Immigration in response to a Nassau Guardian story dated 26th September, 2008 regarding “Hunger Strike at the Detention Center”, makes the following statement....
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BAIC team visits Costa Rica

Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) chairman Edison M Key and his team recently made a formal visit to the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) in Costa Rica....
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Bahamasair advisory on Ike

Bahamasair wishes to advise its loyal passengers that as a result of Hurricane Ike moving towards the Islands of the Bahamas, there have been some changes in the operation for Saturday September 6 and Sunday September 7, 2008....
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Bahamian/American Association Gala Ball and Awards Ceremony 2008

New York City, home to thousands of Bahamian Americans, will be the setting for an elegant event on Saturday, September 20th, to mark the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Nassau Bahamas Association, now the Bahamian American Association, Inc....
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