09 July 2014
More than 25,000 young people have passed through the training grounds of Junior Achievement since the late 1970s, learning how to run a business by operating one in a club while still in school, but for this year’s crop of teen entrepreneurs there was something extraordinary about the exercise. SPARKS, sponsored and mentored by Commonwealth […]
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09 July 2014
The multi-million dollar Baha Mar resort project is scheduled to open on December 8, however Senior Vice President of Government External Affairs Robert Sands admitted Tuesday “technical glitches” have forced the resort to delay any leisure room bookings. Bookings were supposed to begin on July 1 but because of the issue, Mr. Sands this has […]
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09 July 2014
Members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force and Defense Force marched into the eastern gate of Government House on Tuesday Morning in salute to a traditional custom that allowed Sir Arthur Foulkes to conduct a final inspection of the guard before officially demitting office. This final inspection of the guard came after Sir Arthur’s farewell […]
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09 July 2014
It is with great pride and honour that I congratulate Bahamian people everywhere on the occasion of the country’s 41st Independence Anniversary. As we celebrate this milestone in our country’s history, we must reflect on our past journey to appreciate what we have been able to achieve. It is also a time when we must […]
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09 July 2014
Just 41 years ago The Bahamas became an independent nation and with that came the ability for Bahamians to express themselves through music, art, dance and various other forms of art and culture. Of course during the month of July each year, many use this time to show their Bahamian pride and creativity by creating […]
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09 July 2014
Forty-one years ago, at the hour of midnight, the Union Jack, the symbol of British Colonialism, was lowered for the final time in our country. In its place, was raised, the gold, aquamarine and black flag of a free and independent Bahamas. The dream of equality, freedom and fair play for every citizen of this […]
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09 July 2014
Compared to many other countries, 41 years of independence is not a long time. But for a small country like The Bahamas so much has been accomplished over the past four-plus decades, definitely worth celebrating. From achievements in sports, culture, finance, health and politics, among others The Bahamas, although just a dot on the map, […]
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09 July 2014
With The Bahamas’ 41st anniversary only a day away, two Bahamians who are being hailed as cultural warriors are letting the public know how it feels to be a part of the select group of 41 persons set to be honoured during the celebrations. This year’s celebrations are under the theme “Celebrating our Culture: A […]
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08 July 2014
Sales in straw products are currently at an all time low, according to some local straw vendors who are blaming cruise line advisories for scaring off potential customers. Some vendors in the Nassau Straw Market said some cruise lines are allegedly are telling guests aboard cruise ships not to purchase straw products due to insect […]
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08 July 2014
After four years of serving as Governor General of The Bahamas Sir Arthur Foulkes on Monday night brought bid farewell to that post during an official demission ceremony at Government House. In front of the packed ballroom filled with Sir Arthur’s family, friends, political pillars, members of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) government, the Free […]
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