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First Lady Davis Observes International Women’s day with BTC staff - Mar 15, 2022 - 1:00:07 PM
First Lady Ann Marie Davis, joined staff of BTC for a one-day conclave
held at Fusion on Friday, 11th March. The event, which was held in
recognition of International Women’s Day, drew a cross-section of female
personnel employed at BTC. Delivering brief remarks was BTC CEO, Andre
Foster, who welcomed attendees. Representing the Office of the Spouse of
the Prime Minister, Mrs. Davis delivered the keynote address. She
praised BTC for being a good corporate citizen...
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Minister of State Rahming at UN 66th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women - Mar 15, 2022 - 11:30:31 AM
The Sixty-sixth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW66)
will take place from 14th to 25th March 2022 under the theme "Achieving
gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls in the
context of climate change, environmental and disaster risk reduction
policies and programmes."
The Bahamas Delegation headed by
Minister of State for Social Services and Urban Development Hon. Lisa
Rahming, M.P. accompanied by Permanent Secretary Joel Lewis and list
others are in attendance...
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Award-Winning Photographer Eric Rose presented a printed canvas of 'The Hermitage' to the PM Davis - Mar 11, 2022 - 10:18:10 AM
During a courtesy call at his office, on March 8, 2022, Prime Minister
and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis (pictured right while
showing the framed imagery) received a presentation of a printed canvas
entitled, “From On High”, by award-winning photographer Eric Rose. Over
the years, Rose’s work in fine arts has been recognized both locally and
internationally and has won him several awards. “From On High” features
The Hermitage on Mt. Alvernia in Cat Island, and won the top award for
Photography in the 2021 E. Clement National Arts Festival. Rose is also
an intentionally-published poet and a veteran journalist...
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CDC Lowers Travel Risk Advisory for The Bahamas - Mar 11, 2022 - 9:13:38 AM
The Ministry of Health & Wellness today advised that the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has de-escalated the
COVID-19 Travel Risk Advisory Rating for The Bahamas from a Level 4
(very high) to a Level 3 (high).
The Level 3
rating advises international travelers to be up-to-date with their
COVID-19 vaccines before travelling to The Bahamas. It also recommends
that even if COVID-19 vaccines are up-to-date...
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178 Haitian nationals repatriated to Haiti - Mar 10, 2022 - 12:04:29 PM
On Wednesday, March 9, two Bahamasair chartered flights departed New
Providence bound for Port-au-Prince, Haiti with an inclusive total of
one hundred seventy-eight (178) Haitian nationals onboard.
The
first charter departed at 0800 hours with seventy-seven (77) males,
thirty-three (33) females, and fifteen (15) minors onboard. Later this
morning, a second charter departed at 1002 hours, with a group of
forty-nine (49) males and four (4) females...
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NEMA In-house staff sings Agency’s praises in wake of training opportunities - Mar 10, 2022 - 10:10:30 AM
Staff members of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) who
participated in the Agency’s Active Shooter and Violence in the
Workplace and Fire Safety Certificate Courses are singing the Agency’s
praises following the conclusion of the training.
The In-house
training was conducted by the Agency’s Training Department headed by
Mrs. Lisa Bowleg (Training Coordinator). Mrs. Bowleg was assisted by
Chief Petty Officer Romeiko Burrows, Royal Bahamas Defence Force...
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International Women’s Day Celebrated with Wreath-laying Ceremony at Prince George Wharf - Mar 9, 2022 - 1:23:30 PM
The country’s First Lady, Mrs. Ann Marie Davis is appealing to the
government for more statues to commemorate the contributions made by
women in the country. In her role as head of the Office of the Spouse of
the Prime Minister, Mrs. Davis was delivering the keynote address
during a wreath-laying ceremony held on Prince George Wharf on Tuesday,
8th March.
The wreath was laid at the bronze statue of the
Bahamian Mother and Child, located at the eastern end of the wharf. The
statue was commissioned in 1974 by former Parliamentarian, Mr. Oscar
Johnson (Cat Island MP, 1968-1976)...
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Deputy Prime Minister receives Miami Gardens Councilwoman in Courtesy Call - Mar 8, 2022 - 12:13:39 PM
Miami Gardens Councilwoman Shannan Ighodaro paid a Courtesy Call on
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism Investments and Aviation
the Hon. Chester Cooper on Monday, March 7, 2022. The meeting was held
at the Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, Centre of Commerce
in the British Colonial Hilton. Also present were: Senator the Hon
Michael Halkitis, Minister of Economic Affairs; Wayde Watson,
Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Economic Affairs; Senator, Hon.
Randy Rolle, Global Relations Consultant/Sr. Advisor, MOTIA; and Cora
Bain-Colebrooke, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Economic Affairs...
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UB acquires Kipling Complex - Mar 7, 2022 - 6:04:08 PM
After seven years of discussions and negotiations, the Kipling Building
will now be home to the University of The Bahamas Northern Campus.
The
ceremonial signing between the University of The Bahamas and Vereance
and Company Ltd. took place during on Monday, March 7, 2022 in the
courtyard of the new campus.
Northern Campus president, Dr. Ian
Strachan, thought there should be a campus within the city of Freeport
and had started discussions with the late Rev. Hayward Cooper and with
the devastation of Hurricane Dorian in September 2019...
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GBPA Launch Freeport Business Portal - Mar 7, 2022 - 4:34:03 PM
The Grand Bahama Port Authority Limited (GBPA) is excited to announce
the launch of its Freeport Business Portal, a digital platform designed
to improve the ease of doing business in the city of Freeport by
assisting new licensees through the GBPA business license application
process.
Through the Portal, both Bahamians and foreign investors
can submit the necessary documents to apply for a business license,
track the process, arrange inspections, make payments and finalize their
license application...
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FIDA Grand Bahama Spotlights Ms. Constance Elrone McDonald, Queen's Counsel (QC) - Mar 7, 2022 - 2:24:17 PM
International Women's Day (IWD) is a global holiday celebrated
annually on March 8 to commemorate the cultural, political, and
socioeconomic achievements of women. It is also a focal point in the
women's rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender
equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. The
day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.
Aligned
with the overall campaign theme for IWD 2022 “Break The Bias”, the
theme for the United Nations (UN) Observance of International Women’s
Day 2022...
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World’s largest cruise ship to call on Nassau on March 9 - Mar 7, 2022 - 12:47:38 PM
The world’s newest and largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean
International’s Wonder of the Seas, will be welcomed on its inaugural
cruise, March 9 to Nassau, The Bahamas, with a full-blown water
ceremony, musical entertainment and Junkanoo.
Thousands of guests
will disembark to a welcome by Nassau Cruise Port and the Ministry of
Tourism, Investments and Aviation. The ship will be in port from 12:30
p.m. until 9 p.m., giving guests the opportunity to explore the wonders
of Nassau...
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BAMSI creates International Linkages In Dubai - Mar 7, 2022 - 10:33:14 AM
The Bahamas Agriculture Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) has made
numerous international connections for educational opportunities during
Agriculture week in Dubai from February 20-25.
Representatives
from BAMSI were among the delegation that traveled with Minister of
Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Hon. Clay
Sweeting, who spoke at the inaugural Food for Future Summit and Expo...
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Royal Bahamas Police Force Annual Church Service - Mar 7, 2022 - 9:19:37 AM
The Royal Bahamas Police Force Annual Church Service was held under the
theme"A Celebration of Grace and Peace" on Sunday, 6 March, at Golden
Gates World Outreach Ministries, conducted by the Bahamas Christian
Council. Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A.
Smith headed the list of government officials in attendance. The Hon.
Wayne Munroe, QC, Minister of National Security delivered remarks.
Pictured are: Royal Bahamas Police Force Color Guard; selection by Royal
Bahamas Police Force Choir...
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