10 June 2015
Next time you’re traveling through the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA), you might notice some colourful and musical surprises. That’s because The Ministry of Tourism has partnered with officials at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) to create an “Off The Rock” promotion that’s meant to engage travelers in a one-of-a-kind Bahamian experience. Vice President […]
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10 June 2015
MICAL Member of Parliament V. Alfred Gray hailed the pilot who survived Monday’s plane crash as a hero. “I think the heroic effort was the captain on a single engine plane that lost its engine and went down 13 miles off New Providence,” Gray said last night in the House of Assembly. On Monday evening […]
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10 June 2015
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Urban Development Philip Davis and his delegation returned to The Bahamas “excited” about the conversations that took place as part of the Sixth International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum (IIICF) and the First China-CELAC Infrastructure Cooperation Forum held in Macao, China. The meetings were held June 4 […]
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10 June 2015
The unclothed male body found in the abandoned building behind the Bahamas Public Service Union (BPSU) on Monday has been identified as 45-year-old Linsey Walkine of Johnson Estates. Walkine was found by persons assisting with the renovation of the building when one of the men went to the rear of the building for an inspection. […]
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10 June 2015
With the theme “Turning Dreams into Reality” Commissioner of Police, Ellison Greenslade urged the 2015 elementary school graduates of Temple Christian and young persons in general to be themselves and focus on the heart. “The old people say you have a heart and when you take brain power and you take heart power you can […]
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10 June 2015
The Central Bank of the Bahamas on Tuesday announced the official transition of credit unions to the Central Bank’s Supervisory Unit from the Department of Cooperatives, making banking for union members safer, more comfortable and more confident. Governor of the Central Bank Wendy Craig said since June 1, 2015 the Central Bank of the Bahamas […]
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10 June 2015
RBC Royal Bank recently awarded the fast-growing environmental movement Save The Bays a grant for $5,000, praising the organization for its environmental education efforts that mirror the bank’s 10-year, $50 million commitment to making and keeping regional waters fishable, swimmable and drinkable. Pristine waters are also the core values of one of Save The Bays’ […]
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10 June 2015
Minister of Financial Services Hope Strachan said last week that the opportunity to establish a Bahamian RMB centre is a significant win for The Bahamas which would further cement the country’s position as the region leader for financial services. “It would also assist in increasing trade between China and The Bahamas and indeed the region […]
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09 June 2015
The bodies of two men, who were murdered in separate incidents, were found yesterday. According to Chief Superintendent Paul Rolle, the first victim was identified as 49-year-old Keith Davis of Allen Close. Mr. Davis was found by a relative who had planned to visit him at his residence. “This morning upon entering the yard he […]
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09 June 2015
Deputy Leader of the Free National Movement (FNM) Peter Turnquest last Wednesday demanded that the government lower taxes for Bahamians. Focusing mainly on taxation on vehicles and bicycles, Mr. Turnquest, during his contribution to the debate on the 2015/2016 Budget Communication, said this year’s tax relief in the form of lower duty rates on vehicles […]
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