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Minnis to spark 2nd annual tech summit

The Prime Minister is expected to be the keynote speaker at the opening of the second Grand Bahama Technology Summit tomorrow at the Grand Lucayan.Dr Hubert Minnis’ role signals his belief in the event’s importance for Grand Bahama and the wider Baha

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Seventh edition of Tour de Grand Bahama was a blast

THE seventh edition of the Tour de Grand Bahama was held over the weekend in Grand Bahama.

Ready to celebrate a week of Pride

PRIDE Bahamas 2020 will kick off next week and organisers say it will be a week-long series of virtual events geared toward making The Bahamas a country that is more accepting and inclusive of LGBTQI+ people.

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Bahamas Bowl tickets on sale at box office today

TICKETS for the 2017 Bahamas Bowl will go on sale at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium box office and online at NSA-Bahamas.com today. Ticket prices for the 2017 Bahamas Bowl, which will be held December 22 at 12:30pm, start at $10 for general

Bahamas showcased to Middle East clients

The Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) partnered with the Ministry of Financial Services to host a successful industry briefing in Dubai on November 18.

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Workers flying the flag for Customs Department

MINISTER for Grand Bahama Dr Michael Darville described the Bahamas Customs Department as being a noble organisation and pledged his ministry’s support and that of the Government to the country’s top tax collection agency.

Bahamian staff reported safe after terror attack at Manchester Arena

THE Bahamas High Commission in London has reported that all staff of the High Commission, Bahamas Tourist Office and Bahamas Maritime Office are safe following the May 22 suspected terrorist attack at a pop concert in Manchester, England, reportedly resulting in the death of 22 persons and injuries to many others.

Bahamas defeats Belize to improve to 2-2

THE Bahamas defeated Belize to improve to 2-2 at the International Cricket Council’s T20 World Cup Americas Qualifying event in Antigua and Barbuda.

‘Tax expert’: OECD won’t buy Bahamas tax exchange route

The ‘tax expert’ quoted in The Economist’s full-scale attack on the Bahamas warned two months ago that the OECD would never accept this nation’s preferred tax information exchange approach, and asked: “What koolaid are you drinking?”

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Weddings promotion seeks to woo Canada

THE Ministry of Tourism is spreading the love to Canada during the Year of Romance by inviting Canadian couples to register to win the wedding of a lifetime in the world’s leading wedding destination – the islands of the Bahamas.

Bahamas Bowl: Youth football clinic all set for December 22

THE highly anticipated inaugural Popeyes Bahamas Bowl is set for noon (EST) December 24 at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium.

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Bahamas in 0-2 hole after loss to US Virgin Islands

Team Bahamas finds itself in a 0-2 hole of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers after they dropped their second consecutive game of the first home-away series. The visiting US Virgin Islands got the better of the Bahamas in the rivalry once again with thei

Tech hub ‘visa’ being finalised

LEGISLATION for the creation of a “BH-1B visa” is being finalised to boost Grand Bahama’s attraction for relocating technology companies, a Cabinet Minister revealed yesterday.

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Bahamas second at Pony Colt Division Caribbean Championships

THE Bahamas continues to prove itself as a regional powerhouse in PONY League Baseball with another second place finish at the PONY Colt Division Caribbean Championships.

Bahamas in ‘advanced stages’ of Arbitration Court membership

The Bahamas is in the “advanced stages” of taking the necessary steps to become a member state of the Permanent Court of Arbitration, a Cabinet Minister yesterday suggesting this will boost its arbitration centre ambitions.

Bahamas IC team to face US for SG Trophy

WITH their fourth consecutive victory coming over the International Team, the Bahamas IC team is all set to meet the US today to decide the winner of The SG Trophy at the Breezes SuperClub tennis courts.

Cricketers look to make home pitch count

NEXT month, the Bahamas Cricket Association’s national programme will have an opportunity to protect home pitch advantage and rebound from a disappointing finish in their last appearance.

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Bahamas U-15 girls a part of CONCACAF history

CONCACAF held its inaugural Girls’ Under-15 Championship in the Cayman Islands and the Bahamas was a part of history with a total of 16 teams participating.

Gov’t allocates $4.5m for GB growth revival

A Cabinet minister yesterday said some $360,000 has been set aside to finance micro, small and medium-sized (MSME) businesses and entrepreneurs in Grand Bahama.

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Athletes arrive for NACAC

AS athletes from around the world continue to arrive in Grand Bahama for the NACAC Championships, members of Team Bahamas participated in a motorcade through the City of Freeport on Wednesday.