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NAGB exhibit exposes family island art

THE NATIONAL Art Gallery of the Bahamas introduced its new educational venture: Art Children of The Bahamas (ACB).

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Baha Mar 'will change way casino gaming is seen in Bahamas'

ON the heels of Baha Mar’s announced casino partner, Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe said he believes that the hotel property will change the way casino gaming is seen in the Bahamas.

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YOUR SAY: Fred Mitchell and the Haitian ‘pestilence’

I am a firm believer in giving credit where credit is due. I agree with the words of Dr Andre Rollins, that Fred Mitchell poses a “clear and present danger” to the continued development of democracy in The Bahamas.

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Our foot’s on your neck, EU warns

The Attorney General last night said senior European officials and politicians have warned The Bahamas: "We won't take our foot off your neck until you implement a corporate income tax."

S&P: Hit 3% VAT goal to escape credit downgrade

The Bahamas was yesterday warned that hitting Value-Added Tax (VAT) revenue targets equivalent to 3 per cent of GDP is “key” to avoiding another credit downgrade, with Wall Street also “watching” the Bank of the Bahamas situation.

Second US aviation group calls for Bahamian airline sanctions

A second aviation industry group yesterday backed calls for sanctions to be imposed on Bahamian airlines flying to the US unless this nation reforms its allegedly “unjust” overflight fees.

Bahamas Red Cross team attends international conference in Switzerland

A Bahamas Red Cross delegation attended the 32nd International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in Geneva, Switzerland, earlier this month.

The Bahamas named top dive destination by magazine

SCUBA Diving Magazine’s Annual Reader Rated Survey has awarded the Bahamas in nine categories for best diving.

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Judiciary and university link

THE University of The Bahamas signed a memorandum of understanding with The Bahamas Judiciary yesterday.

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Bahamas “blacklisted” by European Union

The Bahamas has been “blacklisted” by the European Union - despite a last ditch effort this week by the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Financial Services to ward off the move.

Colonial Group: We’ll do our part

THE Colonial Group has pledged to support hurricane victims in The Bahamas following the impact of Hurricane Dorian on Abaco and Grand Bahama.

Bahamas Half Marathon all set for November 20

WITH about 400 registered participants, the 2016 Bahamas Half Marathon is in full swing for Sunday, November 20. The fun is scheduled to begin 6am at Arawak Cay.

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Motorcade sees archdeacon off in style

PARISHIONERS of the Anglican diocese in Grand Bahama held a farewell motorcade for Archdeacon Harry Bain who has relocated to New Providence to take up his new appointment as dean of Nassau.Archdeacon Bain was the former rector of the Pro-Cathedral o

BREA chief to head Florida conference

The Bahamas Real Estate Association’s (BREA) president will be the keynote speaker when business leaders from various countries gather in Fort Myers tomorrow for International Day.

GB Chamber holds annual banquet

The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Installation Banquet for its elected Board Members will be held this Saturday at the Grand Lucayan Resort.

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Human rights discussed by Ambassador in meeting

DR Eugene Newry, Bahamas Ambassador to the United States, met Ms Tracy Robinson, Inter-American Commission on Human Rights President and Commissioner responsible for the Bahamas, on Wednesday for a discussion of the work of the Commission and human rights matters of interest to the Bahamas.

How Bahamians are rallying to help victims of hurricane

THE Grand Bahama Port Authority made a $50,000 donation yesterday for hurricane relief efforts to various local organisations on Grand Bahama.

Bank of Bahamas: QC urges suit if 'no accountability'

A top QC yesterday urged minority Bank of the Bahamas shareholders to launch a ‘class action’ style lawsuit if the institution fails to fully account for its $100 million ‘rescue’ by the Government.

Financial sector ‘shrink’ is Bahamas’ top danger

The Bahamas must reverse the “shrinkage” in its financial services industry to buttress its standing as a “grade A destination”, a prominent accountant has advised.

BISX-listed insurer's $6.5m from Deltec's Ansbacher buy

A BISX-listed insurer is due to ultimately receive just over $6.5m from last year's sale of Ansbacher (Bahamas) to Deltec Bank & Trust.