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Bahamas ready for an out-of-this-world visitor

FOR astronaut Scott Kelly, the sight of The Bahamas from his vantage point on board the International Space Station has been a regular talking point on Twitter - sending out photos of the beauty of the nation as seen from space.

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Miss Bahamas Teenager presents second annual national pageant

ON June 14, a bevy of teenage beauties from throughout the Bahamas will compete for the prestigious title of Miss Bahamas Teenager 2015, with the hopes of becoming the nation’s youth ambassador and represent the Bahamas at the Miss Teen Universe pageant in Costa Rica next February.

GB targets 35% air arrivals rise from new Canada services

Tourism officials are expecting a significant increase in visitors to Grand Bahama due to the introduction of new weekly direct flights from two Canada gateways.

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Company that owned imploded submersible was registered in Bahamas

The company that owned the doomed submersible carrying five passengers to the wreckage of the Titanic was registered in The Bahamas.

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University of The Bahamas announces partnership with Smarter Bahamas for data analytics programme

THE University of The Bahamas announced a partnership yesterday to let students learn data analysis skills for career development.

BFSB mission targets Brazil

Ryan Pinder, the minister of financial services, will be participating in Bahamas Landfall events and meetings in Brazil planned by the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) for the week of September 17.

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Great night for a beauty queen

OPENING with a dance number, the fourteen contestants of Miss Bahamas 2012 created an evening to remember. Two winners were crowned and at the end of the night: Contestant Celeste Marshall took home the title of Miss Bahamas Universe and De’Andra Bannister won Miss Bahamas World.

Beach clean-up by green groups

Beach clean-up by green groups BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tibunemedia.net FREEPORT - VOLUNTEERS combed the beach in East Grand Bahama collecting trash and debris during a coastal walk and clean-up exercise. The Ministry of

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Bahamas eliminated from CONCACAF Under-17 Women's Championship

OVERMATCHED against a pair of global soccer powerhouses, the Bahamas was eliminated from the CONCACAF Under-17 Women's Championship.

NFL Flag Bahamas to host first ever football clinic on July 11

JUST weeks ago, it was announced that the NFL Flag Football nation was expanding to the Caribbean, starting with The Bahamas.

GB: 59% of room inventory off-line

The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) has followed through on a promise to help with Hurricane Matthew restoration on Grand Bahama, where 59 per cent of the island’s total room inventory remains off-line.The BHTA, during the Grand Bahama I

Productive year for Banks Association

The Association of International Banks and Trust Companies (AIBT) recalled a productive year during its June 22 annual general meeting (AGM).Bruno Roberts, its co-chairman, highlighted professional development efforts that included the 11th annual Na

Conference focuses on repositioning Bahamas

THE Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) combined its annual Summit with the regular Bahamas Briefing that sells international intermediaries on this nation’s benefits as an international financial centre (IFC).More than 170 persons attended this

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Bahamas first – but now we ARE sending help to Haiti

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has spoken to Haiti President Jovenel Moïse informing him The Bahamas would offer whatever support it could to the island nation in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake.

‘We must get Grand Bahama moving’

The Minister of Tourism says he remains optimistic over the future of Grand Bahama’s tourism sector, while acknowledging that the island needs more than just hotels for the industry to rebound.

Temporary ferry service from Miami to Freeport

A TEMPORARY ferry service from Miami to Freeport has been established to fill the void created by the suspension of the Grand Celebration’s route, according to a statement released from the Office of the Prime Minister.The temporary service by FRS Ca

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BEACH SOCCER: BAHAMAS WINS BEST EVENT AWARD

MONTHS after the successful hosting of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Nassau, The Bahamas scored its final goal of the season, winning the Best Event Award at this year’s Beach Soccer Stars gala in Dubai, Al Habtoor City.

US tobacco firm to create 50 jobs in Grand Bahama

UP to 50 new jobs will be created by mid-2018 through a US tobacco manufacturer establishing its overseas hub in Grand Bahama, it was disclosed yesterday.Wind River Tobacco Company, in a joint announcement with the Government, said the island would b

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Cleaning up Grand Bahama

POPULAR tourist spot Barbary beach got a thorough clean-up due to a partnership between the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) and the Keep Grand Bahama Clean Committee (KGBCC) this month. In keeping with its philosophy of creating and maintaining c

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Emirates to explore tourism initiatives with Bahamas

EMIRATES has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Public Service of The Bahamas to explore joint initiatives to promote tourism to the island nation.