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Lombard Odier celebrates 40 Years Strong in The Bahamas - Dec 1, 2019 - 9:30:19 AM
Lombard Odier & Cie (Bahamas) Limited marked a major milestone this
year, celebrating 40 years of business in The Bahamas. In 1979, the
Geneva-based bank saw potential in the local market and began its
operations in Nassau bringing the same values, expertise and technology
from its head office to service clients in the jurisdiction.
Today,
the company’s Nassau office is a regional hub that services Panama,
Uruguay and Bermuda, powered by a team of 30 professionals...
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LPIA outlines Thanksgiving operations plan, shares useful travel tips for passengers - Nov 25, 2019 - 10:00:23 AM
In an effort to mitigate the impact of heavy traffic on operations over
the Thanksgiving weekend, key stakeholders at Lynden Pindling
International Airport (LPIA) have finalized plans to manage high
passenger volumes. Starting Wednesday November 27th through to Monday
December 2nd approximately 90,000 travelers will move through the
country’s major gateway. Officials are working together to manage
aircraft movement and passenger flows in terminal...
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Canada invites students in The Bahamas to explore "A World Of Possibilities" at Nassau College Fair - Nov 6, 2019 - 9:35:16 AM
The High Commission of Canada will host twenty-eight Canadian
universities and colleges at the Annual Nassau College Fair in The
Bahamas on 14 and 15 November 2019. Students and guidance counsellors
will have the opportunity to receive a wealth of information regarding
the many study opportunities in Canada.
“We are pleased to offer
the opportunity for Bahamian students to explore education possibilities
with some of the best colleges and universities in Canada,” said Laurie
Peters, Canada’s High Commissioner to The Bahamas...
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The Bahamas’ newest digital wallet secures its largest merchant - Oct 31, 2019 - 10:20:02 AM
Customers of the largest grocer, Super Value Quality Supermarkets, will
be able to transact by phone via the country’s newest digital wallet,
Kanoo. The Kanoo platform has been more than two years in the making and
will soon be available in all Super Value locations throughout New
Providence.
The company’s CEO, Keith Davies, says by “connecting
merchants with consumers, Kanoo has been able to fulfill its vision of
making life easier for Bahamians,” which he believes is critical for the
country...
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Citizen Security and Justice Program concludes ‘Training The Trainer’ - Oct 25, 2019 - 12:15:41 PM
The Citizen Security and Justice Program (CSJP) wrapped up its Train the
Trainer sessions recently, preparing dozens of professionals to groom
200-plus community members into agents of change in reducing the
nation’s high crime rate.
The week-long sessions have equipped
the new master trainers with the necessary tools to tackle the
real-life cases they may encounter in the communities. Twenty-seven New
Providence residents were chosen based on their current leadership roles
and involvement in the communities around them...
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U.S. Embassy and BTVI Sign MOU, Establish EducationUSA Advising Center - Oct 24, 2019 - 3:18:36 PM
On Wednesday, October 23, the U.S. Embassy in Nassau and the Bahamas
Technical and Vocational Institution (BTVI) signed a Memorandum of
Understanding, agreeing to make BTVI host of the new EducationUSA
Advising Center in The Bahamas.
Dr. Robert Robertson, President
of BTVI, and Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy, Daniel Durazo,
signed the memorandum at the Melia Nassau All Inclusive Beach Resort,
with the support of the Minister of Education, the Honorable Jeffrey
Lloyd, and Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Philip Laidlaw...
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Disney Cruise Line Shares a Taste of the Magic with Students at the University of the Bahamas - Oct 22, 2019 - 3:50:03 PM
In support of its commitment to inspire and educate the next generation
of industry professionals, Disney Cruise Line sponsored this year’s
Culinary Week at the University of The Bahamas, an event that is vital
to the Culinary Arts and Tourism Studies (CATS) curriculum.
Disney
Cruise Line Food Allergen & Dietary Manager Andrew Bell, alongside
other trade professionals, participated in a panel discussion for
students that focused on envisioning the future of culinary arts...
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Guaranteed Loans being offered by the Government to MSMEs impacted by Hurricane Dorian - Oct 11, 2019 - 2:30:07 PM
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. K. Peter
Turnquest announced on Thursday, October 10, 2019, that $10 million will
be taken from the Dormant Fund to help re-start the economies in Abaco
and Grand Bahama.
The Deputy Prime Minister was speaking at a
press conference at the Ministry to announce that the Access
Accelerator, Small Business Development Centre (SBDC), through the
Ministry of Finance and private financial partners...
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Hurricane Dorian Help Lands at LPIA in Nassau - Sep 5, 2019 - 12:16:23 PM
On Sept. 4 relief flights continued landing at Lynden Pindling
International Airport (LPIA) with much-needed supplies for the islands
impacted by Hurricane Dorian. A disaster response team from the
non-denominational Christian group, Samaritan’s Purse began a two-day
mission to airlift supplies into The Bahamas.
Commercial
airlines including Air Canada, American Airlines, Jet Blue, Delta and
others also brought in relief items when flying passengers into LPIA.
Supplies from the commercial flights were taken from the aircraft,
placed on helicopters and other aircraft and sent directly to Abaco and
Grand Bahama Island.
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Lynden Pindling Intl. Airport open for operations Monday - Sep 1, 2019 - 5:04:42 PM
 The Nassau Airport Development Company Ltd. wishes to advise the public
that the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) is open and
operating today.It is anticipated that the airport will be open for
operations on Monday, September 2, 2019 although airline schedules may
vary.
Nassau airport stakeholders continue to assess the movement and status of Hurricane Dorian.
In
this regard, Air Traffic Services will be suspended at 10:00 P.M. this
evening and resume at 7:00 A.M. on Monday morning due to visibility
concerns...
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Lynden Pindling Intl. Airport to remain open during Hurricane Dorian - Aug 31, 2019 - 3:44:09 PM
The Nassau Airport Development Company Ltd. wishes to advise the public
that the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) is open and
operating today and it is anticipated that the airport will remain open
for operations on Sunday, September 1, 2019 and for the duration of
Hurricane Dorian although airline schedules may vary.
Nassau
airport stakeholders continue to assess the movement and status of
Hurricane Dorian. On its current track, it is not anticipated that
Nassau/Paradise Island will experience any storm conditions that would
disrupt airport operations...
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Nassau LPIA airport update in regard to Hurricane Dorian - Aug 30, 2019 - 4:29:45 PM
The Nassau Airport Development Company Ltd. wishes to advise the
public that the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) is
operating as normal today and it is anticipated that the airport will be
open for operations tomorrow, Saturday, August 31, 2019 although
airline schedules may vary.
Nassau airport stakeholders met with
the Bahamas Meteorological Office on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 and
again this afternoon at 2:30 P.M. to assess the movement and status of
Hurricane Dorian and its potential impact on LPIA...
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University of The Bahamas Closures in Preparation for Hurricane Dorian - Aug 30, 2019 - 2:30:25 PM
 The public is advised that as a result of the threat of Hurricane
Dorian, University of The Bahamas’ Oakes Field Campus and Grosvenor
Close Centre, including Chapter One Bookstore and the Harry C. Moore
Library will close today (Friday, 30th August) at 3:00 p.m. The UB-North
Campus in East Grand Bahama as well as operations at the Continuing
Education & Lifelong Learning (CELEARN) and Recruitment &
Admissions centre at the Teachers Credit Union building on West Atlantic
Drive closed on Thursday, 29th August at 8:00 p.m...
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PHA: Hospital Services Limited to Emergencies Only - Aug 28, 2019 - 10:14:18 PM
 Nassau, Bahamas - The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) regrets to advise members of the public that
notwithstanding the injunction order issued by the Court on Tuesday August 27th, 2019 the
Bahamas Doctors Union (BDU) continues industrial action, as a result services at the Princess
Margaret Hospital (PMH), Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre (SRC), Rand Memorial Hospital and
Grand Bahama Clinics are limited to emergencies only.
Emergencies are classified as the following injuries or illnesses that threaten life or limb, such
as...
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The future use of science in The Bahamas - Aug 26, 2019 - 12:30:19 PM
Consolidated Water (Bahamas) Ltd. (CWCO) hailed CV Bethel high school
for helping to mould the “future of science” in The Bahamas with their
annual 12th grade Science Competition. The water company was a sponsor
of this year’s event, which allows all senior high school students of CV
Bethel to participate in mock BGCSE examinations for the sciences in
preparation for the national examinations.
Among 200 of their
peers in this year’s competition, Jacaria Knowles achieved the highest
grade overall in Biology, while Jonathan King and Tyrese Farrington tied
for the highest mark in Chemistry, and Tyrese also scored first place
in Physics...
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DQ Opens 6th Location, downtown in the British Colonial Hilton - Aug 20, 2019 - 11:39:33 AM
On Friday, DQ Bahamas, the largest ice cream chain in the nation,
celebrated the grand opening of its sixth location in the British
Colonial Hilton across from the US Embassy. This milestone store opening
highlights DQ’s continued momentum in its local growth agenda. It comes
on the heels of the opening of the Seagrapes Plaza location in Eastern
New Providence in 2018.
“Throughout our growth, what is
paramount for us is that we stay true to our mission of delivering joy
to local families,” stated DQ’s Derek Osborne...
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MIYA Bahamas working steadily on Phase 2 of 83M Project - Aug 16, 2019 - 11:13:24 AM
It has been 6 years since MIYA Bahamas arrived in Nassau. Their mission:
to assist the Water & Sewerage Corporation (WSC) in its efforts to
reduce millions of gallons of Non-Revenue Water (NRW) which were being
lost daily due to leaks, wastage, theft, and deteriorating pipes. Thanks
to an 83 million-dollar loan secured by the Government of The Bahamas
from the InterAmerican Development Bank (IDB), MIYA Bahamas in
partnership with WSC, set out to improve the efficiency and quality of
service provision of potable water and address critical sewerage needs
in New Providence...
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Patrick Ewing, U.S. Chargé Bowers Dare Bahamian Youth to Dream Big - Aug 14, 2019 - 2:30:40 PM
On August 13, 2019, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Stephanie Bowers witnessed
the power of sports to inspire young people, at the Kendal G.L. Isaacs
Gymnasium in Nassau. The renowned Georgetown University men’s
basketball team, the Georgetown Hoyas and their coach, Patrick Ewing,
are in Nassau until August 17 for a week-long summer training camp,
which included a basketball clinic with dozens of Bahamian youth.
After
watching the Hoyas practice, Chargé Bowers joined famed coach and NBA
star Patrick Ewing and the Hoyas in engaging and encouraging about 50
young Bahamians, both girls and boys...
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