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More than 100,000 married in the Bahamas last year

MORE than 100,000 people experienced a destination wedding in The Bahamas last year, and the country wants to attract even more in years to come, Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe told travel writers and business partners at the launch of ‘16 Weddings, 16 Islands, One Priceless Day.’

'Just one spark' could take Bahamas captive

The Bahamas needs "just one spark" to re-establish itself as a major player in the multi-billion captive insurance industry and help "stabilise the middle class", a local operator is asserting.

Fly fishing licences ‘largely determined’

The Department of Marine Resources’ director yesterday said it has been “pretty much determined” that persons will require licenses for fly fishing in the Bahamas, with the fee varying according to duration.

Broker severs ties with ex-investor over $1m ‘misuse’

A Bahamian broker/dealer yesterday said it had severed all ties with a former shareholder after he allegedly misappropriated $1 million that was intended to be an equity investment in the firm.

Bahamas on ‘right track’ to host Commonwealth Youth Games

THE Bahamas Government and the Bahamas Olympic Committee went all out over the last few days to ensure that Louise Martin, president of the Commonwealth Games Federation, gives the Bahamas a favourable response in the bid to host the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games.

Relay team going to Olympics

THE Bahamas Olympic Committee yesterday added the women’s 4 x 400 metre relay team to the BTC Bahamas Olympic team that will represent the Bahamas in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Bahamas falls to Guyana in NAGICO T20 tourney

IT was fitting that Team Guyana would claim their first NAGICO T20 tournament title in a year that the country celebrates its 50th Golden Jubilee of Independence.

140 homes flooded in northern Bahamas

AT LEAST 140 homes in the northern Bahamas suffered flood damage due to heavy rainfall over the weekend, Grand Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey said yesterday.

'Credible' investors interested in redevelopment of Grand Bahama International Airport

THREE “credible” investors have expressed interest in the redevelopment of the Grand Bahama International Airport, Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper revealed yesterday.

Environment specialists sign up to roles at Lighthouse Point

Disney Cruise line (DCL) has recruited more Bahamians to fill positions for its Eleuthera Lighthouse Point project.

WTO: Bahamas has 'considerable work'

THE Bahamas has "considerable work" to do in making its business/trading regime compliant with World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules, with this nation's negotiating team having undergone a recent grilling in Geneva on various aspects of its existing rules.

Grand Bahamians thanked for their support of the FNM

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis thanked Grand Bahamians for their overwhelming support on May 10 by delivering all five seats to the Free National Movement.

‘Real no brainer’ to meet EU demands

Bowing to international demands to automatically exchange tax information on a multilateral basis is a “real no brainer” for the Bahamas, a financial services executive argued yesterday.

Medical school to receive students by next January

STATE Minister for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson said yesterday construction of a medical school in Grand Bahama by the Western Atlantic University School of Medicine is progressing and should be ready to receive students by January next year.

Two-party nation

What do the Democratic National Alliance (DNA), The People’s Movement, Bahamas National Coalition Party, Bahamas Democratic Movement, Bahamas Constitution Party, Vanguard Nationalist and Socialist Party, Workers’ Party and the Coalition for Democratic Reform all have in common? They’re all fringe political parties that have failed miserably to make a difference on the political landscape of The Bahamas, unlike the Free National Movement (FNM) and the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) – the two dinosaurs that have staying power, like the Democratic Party and Republican Party in the US. With the political pendulum swinging between the FNM and PLP each election cycle since 1997, this has reinforced the age-old consensus that The Bahamas is a two-party state.

Talks for second GB cruise ship

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said government officials are in discussions with the operators of Grand Celebration Cruise ship for the possibility of a second ship to bring service to the island, which is expected to begin on April 1.During a media

EDITORIAL: Bahamas must explore revenue sharing of our airspace

THE Tribune has been accused of misleading the Bahamian public in its report on Thursday that the Bahamas, unlike 180 other countries, remains among a small group of 20 generally poor, and geographically challenged African nations that neither charge nor receive any remuneration in “overflight payments” from airlines crossing their air space. All the other 180 countries charge for these overflights and by the end of the year have earned millions of dollars in overflight fees. Not so The Bahamas.

Bahamas dominate El Salvador 79-59

The Bahamas made an impressive debut with a dominant performance to open tournament play at the Centrobasket Under-17 Championships for Women.

Grand Bahama set for local govt elections on January 27

SOME 70 council seats are up for grabs in this year’s local government election in Grand Bahama slated for January 27.

What is a Realm?

As Barbados changes its Head of State and becomes a Republic with a President, I thought I would reflect on questions people ask me about the UK’s relationship with The Bahamas. I often get asked what my opinion is about whether The Bahamas should change its Head of State. I usually respectfully reverse this question. This is a decision entirely for The Bahamas, its government and its people. But I thought it might be useful to look at some of the facts that frame our connections.

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