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NBA fans see why ‘It’s Better in The Bahamas'

MIAMI, Florida — For the second consecutive year, the Bahamas was featured at the American Airlines Arena as the partnership between the Ministry of Tourism and the Miami Heat intensified and the fans got a taste of why ‘It’s Better in The Bahamas.’

Bahama Mama sails into Grand Bahama on maiden voyage

BALEARIA’S fast ferry Bahama Mama may have been delayed for two hours on its maiden voyage to Grand Bahama from Fort Lauderdale yesterday due to rough and windy conditions but the vessel’s state-of-the-art amenities lived up to expectations for the passengers and guests on board.

Eight groups sign up to Providers Association

EIGHT organisations have signed on to a proposed Independent Provider Association, Dr Conville Brown said in a statement yesterday in response to criticism from the Medical Association of the Bahamas.

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Bahamas celebrates another theme night with the Miami Heat

FOR the past five years, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation has been celebrating a theme night with the Miami Heat organisation, as part of its cultural exchange and partnership. On March 1, they did so again, during the Heat’s game against

Retailers form new federation

THE Bahamas Federation of Retailers is a non-profit and apolitical group. It formed on November 12, 2013 in order to strengthen and develop the retail sector of the Bahamas.

Veteran diplomat: Bahamas must get arbitration promotion correct

A veteran diplomat believes there are no obstacles to the Bahamas establishing itself as an international arbitration hub provided it properly promotes itself to the global alternative dispute resolution (ADR) community.

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Direct flight lands in Grand Bahama from Italy

MORE than 100 passengers landed in Grand Bahama from Italy on Thursday with the arrival of the NEOS airline.

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Grand Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey releases statement on Potential Tropical Cyclone One

Minister for Grand Bahama Ginger Moxey released a statement on Potential Tropical Cyclone One on Saturday night, saying the public is advised to remain indoors and to remain vigilant:

Crime prevention and prisoner rehabilitation

As the debates are being discussed as how to solve the crime problems in the Bahamas, here are some suggestions to deal with the vexing problems. The first way to deal with the crime problem is having a Police Task Force assigned to dismantling gangs in the Bahamas and be able to identify gang members so they can get them off the street from committing crimes.

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Rising to local govt challenge

RISE Bahamas, an advocacy group, has launched its Imagine Local Government campaign joined by partners, Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG) Bahamas and One Bahamas in Nassau.

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Bahamas Basketball Federation to enter partnership with Hennessy Bahamas

THE Bahamas Basketball Federation will enter a partnership with Hennessy Bahamas and Commonwealth Brewery Limited (CBL).

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Bahamas Bowl all set for December 20

THE bowl season will begin in the Bahamas this year as the 2019 Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl has been set for 2pm ET on Friday, December 20.

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Visit highlights conservation issues

JACOB James, the managing director of the Waitt Foundation, recently visited the Bahamas to meet with The Nature Conservancy and other project partners who have been implementing the project “Expanding Marine Protection across the Bahamas,” which is funded by the Waitt Foundation.

Chamber of Commerce meets with ministry

THE Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce and the Ministry for Grand Bahama say they have forged a good working relationship, designed to further the growth and development of Grand Bahama Island.

Big Brazil attendance for Bahamas briefing

More than 40 Brazilian fund managers and investors have attended a Bahamas Breakfast Briefing organised by the Bahamas Financial Service Board (BFSB) to coincide with last week’s Brasil Investment Summit (BIS) in Sao Paulo.

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Miami Heat dancers to take weekend spotlight

AS part of the ongoing relationship with the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, 24 Miami Heat dancers are in The Bahamas this weekend to do a photo shoot and give the destination some priceless publicity.

BNT reviews parks plans for GB

BAHAMAS National Trust executives have been meeting the Minister for Grand Bahama, Hutchinson officials and Grand Bahama Port Authority representatives to review the proposed new and extended parks for the island.

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Bahamas day event

THE Ministry of Tourism and Aviation's third annual Bahamas Day aviation and cultural event will take place on February 25 in Florida. The event, sponsored by the Bahamas government, will be held this year at Miami Executive Aviation in

Chinese deny alls oil involvement

Chinese deny alls oil involvement By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net CHINESE Embassy officials yesterday refuted claims that companies from their nation were partnering with the Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) in it

Chinese deny alls oil involvement

Chinese deny alls oil involvement By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net CHINESE Embassy officials yesterday refuted claims that companies from their nation were partnering with the Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) in it