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Eleuthera is 'bursting at seams with possibilities'

The transformation of Eleuthera's three principal airports will provide the "gateways" to increase investment flows into Eleuthera, a Cabinet minister has asserted, describing the island as "bursting at the seams with opportunity".

Grants awarded to 51 creative entrepreneurs

Some 51 Bahamian entrepreneurs were yesterday awarded grants of up to $5,000 to help develop their creative ventures and expand the so-called 'orange' economy.

The right to vote

Woodes Rodgers arrived in Nassau in 1729 for his second tour of duty as Governor of the Bahamas. In his commission he was given specific instructions to establish a general assembly to pass laws as the need arose. He issued a proclamation on 25th August, 1729 calling for the election of freeholders in New Providence, Eleuthera, and Harbour Island.

FACE TO FACE: Dr Ancilleno Davis hopes to inspire more Bahamian students to become scientists

IF the curiosity and natural scientific inkling of a child is nurtured, the possibilities are endless. In the case of Bahamian children, nurturing such natural passion is critical in the protection and preservation of the environment for generations to come. For Dr Ancilleno Davis, growing up spending his after school days at the Botanical Gardens planted him in the right nurturing grounds and produced one of the most outstanding Bahamian scientists today.

FNM Women’s President: We must ‘all stand against GBV’

KATHY Munnings, president of the FNM Grand Bahama Women’s Association, is calling on Bahamians to take a strong stand in the fight to end gender-based violence (GBV) in The Bahamas.

Love Beach is not feeling the Passion

Love Beach residents have united in opposition to a prominent Bahamian developer’s condominium project amid fears it will “bulldoze” the area’s property values and deter further investor interest.

Former minister: Give Toby ‘some preference’ over PI

A former Cabinet minister yesterday said the Bahamian entrepreneur battling to restore Paradise Island’s lighthouse should be given “some preference” now that his project can easily “co-exist” with Royal Caribbean’s.

EX-PM demands Central Bank HQ deal explanation

A former prime minister yesterday demanded an explanation for why the Central Bank’s proposed new headquarters building at Royal Victoria Gardens in downtown Nassau was “terminated’.

New mangroves conservation group comes together in Grand Bahama

Three conservation organisations have joined forces to protect mangroves in The Bahamas.

Up to 200 jobs from $110m marina resort

THE Legendary Marina Resort is set to develop a $110m project in eastern New Providence that would deliver up to 200 jobs.

Serious crime 28% down - but rape cases increase

SERIOUS crime has declined by more than a quarter this year, according to Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander, although there has been an increase in the number of rapes.

Activists fear ‘total decimation’ of PI site by Royal Caribbean

BAHAMIAN environmental activists yesterday reiterated fears that Royal Caribbean’s $100m beach club project will cause “total decimation” of western Paradise Island despite assurances to the contrary.

Will Bahamas side with China or Taiwan?

Tensions are escalating between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of China, known to us as Taiwan. I read in The Telegraph, a British newspaper, that former head of the US Indo-Pacific command, Admiral Philip Davidson, predicted that China will invade Taiwan by 2027. Military analysts have dubbed this timeframe the “Davidson Window.”

INSIGHT: From founding to modern day, the history of the police force

The Royal Bahamas Police Force is celebrating its own history as we count down towards independence. In this article provided by the force, the steps toward the creation of the modern force are detailed - along with the history of the leaders of the force since Bahamian independence.

THE KDK REPORT: Early testing can possibly lead to better outcomes for you and your loved ones

THE concept of time can often seem arbitrary. One day it may feel like the day is crawling forward at a snail’s pace and the next it can feel like the day flew by so quickly you barely had a second to relax. Years go by and you wonder where the time went as your baby, who was only just crawling, is now applying for a driver’s permit. In those moments, it’s natural to wish for life to slow down.

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