BCCEC Weigh In On 2024/25 Budget
Chairman of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC), Timothy Ingraham is calling for tax relief and simplification ahead of the delivery of the 2024-2025 budget communication set for Wednesday, May 29th. Ingraham recently shared some of the concerns of the business community with reporters. He said, “we would like to see the […]
Claims Of Suspended Campaign Denied
Former Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Killarney, the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis is refuting social media claims that he has suspended his campaign for leader of the Free National Movement. Minnis told reporters that he is in it for the long haul and intends to win. “I don’t enter things unless I […]
‘Sun, Sand and Souvenirs’ at TDC’s Bahamas Incubator Center, Downtown
The Tourism Development Corporation extended an invitation to participate in a Sip & Shop event, Saturday, afternoon, May 25, 2024 which gave local entrepreneurs a chance to exhibt their creations in the spirit of ‘sun, sand, and souvenirs,’ downtown, at their Bahamas Incubator Center. More Photo Highlights Below: The post ‘Sun, Sand and Souvenirs’ at […]
Retired Police Officer Launches New Book
Retired police officer, Keith Mason has penned a new book entitled, ‘Born To Lead: The Journey Of A Lifetime’. The book tells the story of Mason’s career as a member of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF). The former Deputy Commissioner was recruited to the RBPF from the island nation of Barbados. He said, “1955 […]
BTC Awards $120,000 in Scholarships to Six College Students
BTC’s groundbreaking scholarship initiative, launched just a year ago, continues to gain momentum as a driving force for educational opportunity. In its commitment to nurturing talent, BTC has awarded valedictorians from six schools with four-year scholarships totaling $120,000. Director of People, K. Darron Turnquest commented on the scholarship program: “It is with great pride that […]
FFI 2024 Americas holds dialogue on Blue Economy in Grand Bahama, for a third year
Minister of Economic Affairs, the Hon. Michael Halkitis, executives of the Grand Bahama Port Authority, investors, and sponsors were among those in attendance for Forum for Impact (FFI) Americas 2024 when it returned to Grand Bahama for a third year of dialogue on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Founders of FFI, Simon Jacot de Boinod and […]
Dynamic Healing Wellness Center Celebrates Grand Opening of State-of-the-Art Chiropractic, Physical and Aquatic Therapy Center
Complete with a decompression table, the nature of this non-surgical spinal decompression treatment benefits patients presenting with bulging, herniated or deteriorated discs. Through the intermittent stretching and relaxing of the spine, the negative pressure created allows the bulging or herniated material to move back into the disc while allowing for the movement of beneficial molecules […]
Phil Stubbs Set to Headline Cat Island Rake n’. Scrape Festival
The legendary Phil Stubbs is set to be the headlining act at the 25th Cat Island Rake n’ Scrape Festival, slated for June 6th to 8th, 2024. Stubbs is widely credited with popularising Rake n’ Scrape music, paving the way for other Bahamian artists to embrace this unique Bahamian genre like never before. Expect to […]
Bahamas Development Bank and Disney Cruise Line Implement Solution on $2M Cruise Line Insurance Challenge
Vendors across The Bahamas have been unable to offer direct services to cruise lines for decades due to the high cost of appropriate insurance coverage and lack of access to it. Following extensive discussions with Disney Cruise Line (DCL), the Bahamas Development Bank (BDB) has launched an innovative insurance solution which fosters a mutually beneficial […]
77th World Health Assembly
Minister of Health and Wellness, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville led a delegation to Geneva, Switzerland where they are attending the 77th World Health Assembly. Darville chaired a plenary session on the use of drones to enhance healthcare delivery services in countries like The Bahamas. Darville said, “Countries like Ghana is utilizing drone technology for […]
