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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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Deputy Prime Minister to give opening remarks at 2019 Bahamas Youth Blockchain and AI Hackathon & Conference - Jul 22, 2019 - 10:31:31 AM
Hon. Kevin Peter Turnquest, Deputy Prime Minister of The Bahamas and the
Minister of Finance will give the opening remarks on Friday, August
23rd at the first Bahamas CryptoChicks Youth Blockchain and AI Hackathon
and Conference. John Rolle, Governor of the Central Bank of The
Bahamas, and a number of local and international speakers and mentors
will also participate and host various workshops, providing local and
global insights and developments in this fast evolving technology for
all stakeholders in community, small business, enterprise, academia and
government....
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Press Club saddened over death of media trailblazer Bob Thompson - Jul 21, 2019 - 6:30:10 PM
The Bahamas Press Club sadly notes the passing of Robert Newton (Bob)
Thompson, who died at his residence # 308 Baillou Hill Road on Tuesday,
July 16, 2019. He was 72-years-old.
Press Club president Antony
Capron, who knew “Bob” for quite a number of years, recalls warm
memories during their formative days in media.
“Bob, fondly
called Beagle, was one of those persons who could make you laugh even
when he was being serious...
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Shell fuelling Take Off With Shell Summer Prizes Promotion - Jul 17, 2019 - 11:10:19 AM
Take Off With Shell summer promotion rewards loyal customers with
incredible travel experiences, concert tickets, free fuel and other
giveaways valued at more than $40,000.00.
Sun Oil, a Shell
licensee, launched its annual summer promotion on June 6th and will run
through September 6th. Rufus Johnson Jr., Sun Oil Marketing Manager
explains, “At Sun Oil, we value all of our customers and recognize that
the summer is the perfect time to reward lucky customers with incredible
prizes...
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LCIS Welcomes New Principal David Mindorff - Jul 8, 2019 - 1:34:00 PM
Lyford Cay International School (LCIS) is pleased to
welcome new principal Mr David Mindorff. Mr Mindorff replaces
outgoing principal Dr Stacey Bobo, who leaves as the
longest-serving principal in the school’s 57-year history. Mr
Mindorff has been part of a year-long leadership transition
and has recently spent the last two weeks of June at the
school working with teachers, hosting parent meetings and finalising
plans for the fall. “Mr. Mindorff’s transition has been smooth and we
are all extremely fortunate to have had such a well-coordinated and
lengthy handover,” says Mr Bryan Glinton, board co-chair...
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Bahamas First Holdings Limited Announces New Board Members - Jul 4, 2019 - 7:43:56 PM
July 1, 2019 – Bahamas First Holdings Limited (BFHL) announced the
appointment of Kenwood Kerr and Dawn Patton as directors of BFHL,
effective April 15, 2019 and June 14, 2019, respectively.
At
BFHL’s recent Annual General Meeting, Chair of the Board, Alison Treco,
explained, “To fill the casual vacancy created by the resignation of
Michael Padfield, the directors resolved to appoint Kenwood Kerr as a
director. Mr. Kerr is the President and CEO of Providence Advisors...
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U.S. Embassy Closure in observance of the U.S. Independence Day Holiday - Jul 4, 2019 - 11:00:03 AM
 The United States Embassy will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in
observance of the U.S. Independence Day holiday. Please be advised that
the Embassy will resume normal business operations on Friday, July 5th
at 8:00 a.m.
For any emergencies involving U.S. citizens, please
contact the U.S. Citizens Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy’s Consular
Section via telephone: 242-322-1181...
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'Pigs of Paradise' returns home to sold-out audience - Jul 2, 2019 - 11:30:16 AM
The film based on the swimming pigs has arrived back home in The
Bahamas, continuing its world tour after stops in Fort Lauderdale and
the Cannes International Film Festival in Southern France.
On Saturday, Pigs of Paradise screened to a sold-out crowd at the Island House Cinema.
Charlie
Smith, the director of the film, participated in a question and answer
period with the audience, alongside Peter Nicholson, the executive
producer...
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BTC on Landline Issues - Jun 30, 2019 - 12:35:47 PM
 Our New Providence node is back in service and all landline services
have been restored. We sincerely apologize to our customers who were
affected by an interruption in their fixed line and mobile voice
services. The disruption was the result of a critical fault which
occurred on June 29th, on our transmission ring between Grand Bahama and
New Providence. Our local technical teams and international teams
inclusive of C&W Communications and our vendor partners worked all
day and night, and the root cause of the issue was resolved earlier this
morning...
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