01 August 2014
With summer quickly coming to a close and back-to-school right around the corner, Primeval Forest National Park will be open this holiday Monday, August 4 where guided tours will be available to visitors. As the capital of The Bahamas, New Providence is home to two-thirds of all Bahamians, which means it provides the ultimate fast-paced, […]
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01 August 2014
Given the recent tri-lateral agreements signed to bolster trade and investment relations between The Bahamas, Haiti and Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce (BCC) President Edison Sumner urged its members to explore investment opportunities in North Haiti, the new ‘hotspot’ for business expansion but he also urged Haitian officials to increase […]
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01 August 2014
Mention construction and instant images of concrete blocks, cement and hardscrabble men in hard hats come to mind. But in The Bahamas, a softer side of construction is emerging, thanks to a two-woman company that is transforming newly-built condos and townhomes into inviting, move-in-ready homes. It’s the post-construction final touch, the luxurious-looking, highly affordable fully-furnished […]
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31 July 2014
President and CEO of PGF Realty Ltd. Bishop Walter Hanchell on Wednesday said he plans to sue officials of the Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) after the association published what he called “damaging” information in the media. In a press statement issued yesterday, Bishop Hanchell said on July 15, BREA published a list of real […]
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31 July 2014
Three people were forced to part with hundreds of dollars after damaging the national flag. The incident reportedly happened on Saturday, July 26 shortly after 8:00 p.m. at the suspects’ home in Sands Bank, Abaco. The trio – two males ages 57 and 20 years and a female, 44 years – all of Haitian descent, […]
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31 July 2014
Despite bold headlines announcing that he would step down from his post, Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Public Works Renward Wells has still not tendered his resignation nor has he been fired. Mr. Wells has come under fire since it was revealed that he signed a letter of intent to commit the government to […]
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31 July 2014
Arawak Homes President Franon Wilson on Wednesday issued an ultimatum to home owners in the Pinewood Gardens phase two area whose land titles are still not regularised to come forward and admit it and then rectify it, or face legal action. At a press conference held Wednesday, Mr. Wilson announced that over the next 12 […]
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31 July 2014
The spread of the Chikungunya virus in The Bahamas has prompted authorities to bolster fogging measures and launch an initiative to clear down bushes and debris around shanty towns in an effort to stop and prevent the spread of the mosquito transmitted disease. The most recent shanty town to be cleared was off Sir Milo […]
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31 July 2014
Gaming Minister Obie Wilchcombe said Wednesday that the much anticipated gaming bill has experienced a number of delays and setbacks and has missed several deadlines once set for being introduced in the House of Assembly due to a number of major factors, he also revealed there is still no telling when the bill will be […]
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31 July 2014
After nearly 1,000 dogs in the country were killed by a disease outbreak, government officials have partnered with the Veterinary Medical Association of The Bahamas to provide free vaccination against the distemper virus. Members of the public are urged to ensure that dogs not vaccinated in the past month to get a full medical check-up […]
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