Tourism Minister challenges Bahamians

With the increase in global competition for a share of the tourism market, Bahamians must protect and encourage the growth of the country’s number one industry, Minister of Tourism the Hon. Obie Wilchcombe said, on January 26, 2007. “The Bahamas has long...

Salina Point to get new primary school

Students of Salina Point, Acklins will, in less than a year, get a new primary school that can also function as a hurricane shelter, Minister of Works and Utilities the Hon. Bradley Roberts said. “This is another example of the government responding to the needs...

BAIC/COB hosts seminar

The Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation,(BAIC) and the College of the Bahamas have joined hands to host a 10 week business empowerment seminar beginning February 1 to April 5.The purpose of the seminar is to sensitize Bahamians of the business...

Expert says domestic violence is ‘criminal’

Health Social Services coordinator, Dr. Sandra Dean-Patterson, says intimate partner violence, or domestic violence, has been recognized globally as “a problem of epidemic proportions” and that if left unchecked, can become an incubator for societal...

Las Vegas style for Cable Beach

Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Perry Christie, has expressed confidence in the future of the Bahamian economy, as Baha Mar Development Ltd announced a major undertaking in its proposed $2 billion plans for Cable Beach. On Monday, January 15 at the Radisson Cable Beach...

Private Box Rental Fees due

Postmaster General, Godrey Clarke, has advised the public that rental fees for Private Post Office Boxes should be paid on or before January 31, 2007. Persons who rent boxes are advised that during the period February 1-March 31, 2007, they may be allowed to retain...