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Small Business Centre in family island roll-out

The Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) has kicked-off its Family Island roll-out on Exuma, meeting with the island’s Chamber of Commerce and holding a Town Hall meeting in Georgetown.Davinia Blair, the SBDC’s executive director, acknowledged th

Officials looking into problems with two Family Island schools

THE Ministry of Education said officials are addressing the issues plaguing two Family Island schools. This comes after students at Harbour Island All-Age School protested over the lack of teachers and Progressive Liberal Party Senator Michael Darvi

EDITORIAL: Harbour Island project doesn't smell right

WHEN it comes to analysing the project under way in Harbour Island, it seems to fail the smell test in a number of ways.

Murders in GB down by 45% but overall crime constant

MURDERS in Grand Bahama decreased by 45 percent in 2018 however there was no percentage change in overall crime figures for the island, according to statistics presented by Commissioner of Police Anthony Ferguson yesterday.

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The Bahamas is not Nassau, says PM as he promises to keep visiting the Family Islands

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis says he will continue trips to the Family Islands despite Official Opposition criticisms that the visits are being used for political campaigning.

Harbour Island set for banner real estate year

Harbour Island is set to record one of its best years in real estate, according to Robert Arthur, Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty’s sales associate.

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Sketching the Bahamas

A NEW hardcover picture book on the Bahamas by acclaimed watercolour artist Graham Byfield was launched recently. The 72-page book captures the vernacular architecture of the islands in a series of graceful illustrations, with accompanying historical text.

Inagua's St Philip's Church undergoes massive makeover and rededication

“Way down south there is a place,
I know home of the wild hog, donkey,
Flamingo, land of the salt, sand and sea,
Inagua Island is the place to be.”

Athletes of the future hold their own on the ‘big stage’

DESPITE the allure of many of the world’s top sprinters heating up the track, the athletes of the future certainly held their own on the “big stage” over the weekend, organisers of the BTC/IAAF World Relays junior competition programme said yesterday.

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$30m investment set to aid 25,000 Bahamians

Some 25,000 Bahamians and 150 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are projected to benefit from a $30m investment to unlock the country’s ‘blue economy’ potential and enhance coastal protection.

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UPDATED: Most New Providence businesses can open on August 31, no hard lockdown needed

AS he announced that most businesses in New Providence will be allowed to reopen on August 31, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said new COVID-19 data suggests no hard lockdown is needed at this time for the island.

Sebas fund no Island Luck 'back door' IPO

The two mutual funds launched yesterday by Sebas Bastian’s new investment house are not an alternative “back door” to an Island Luck initial public offering (IPO), top executives said.

9PM HURRICANE ALERT FROM BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY

ALERT #7 ON HURRICANE JOAQUIN ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY WEDNESDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER, 2015 AT 9 PM EDT.

Berry Islanders graduate from BTVI training course

BERRY Islanders have joined the ranks of graduates of a general maintenance course offered by the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute.

Bahamian public in for a treat at Bahamas Games

WITH the sixth edition of the Bahamas Golden Jubilee Games set to take place in less than three weeks, the Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF) released the schedule for the sport this past weekend.

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IAN FERGUSON: A new vision for Grand Bahama

I had the honour and privilege of attending the groundbreaking ceremony for the Carnival Cruise Line’s port terminal for the island of Grand Bahama yesterday and what a celebration it was.

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Another tourist is attacked by dogs

A THIRD visitor to Harbour Island yesterday came forward with claims of a "horrific" dog attack which she said left her immobile and angry that officials failed to warn tourists of the danger.

Aviation dedicated to address FAA concern

THE Government’s aviation director yesterday said the industry is “totally committed” to addressing deficiencies that may arise from an inspection by US regulators as they await the final findings.

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Status on barge clean-up in Long Island unclear

DESPITE pleas for a resolution by Long Island MP Adrian Gibson earlier this month, government officials have been unable to clearly state the status of operations related to remediation of a wrecked barge that washed ashore in October.

Douglas: Andros set to take its place in tourism industry future

A SENIOR Andros manager in the Ministry of Tourism is “excited” for the future of the industry and believes community based tourism is where we need to head.