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  • Luxury broker Mario Carey launches new division MCR2

    NASSAU, Bahamas -- Less than two years after successful real estate broker Mario Carey opened the doors of a new firm tailored to ultra high-end clientele he’s making a move that surprises even himself. Carey is launching MCR2, a division that aims not ...
  • Assistant Family Island Administrator lauded as a 'Local Government pioneer'

    ANDROS, Bahamas -- Minister of State for Lands and Local Government the Hon Byran Woodside lauded Assistant Family Island Administrator Francita Neely as a “Local government pioneer” during a retirement luncheon held in her honour at the Court House i...
  • Prime Minister: 'Inhumane and unthinkable' to continue detainment of Haitian nationals

    Q & A with the Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham on Saturday, January 16, 2010. THE PRIME MINISTER: I have been surprised by what I understand the reaction has been by some people in The Bahamas. I’ve been surprised that people can believe th...
  • Greenslade: New decade represents a new beginning for the RBPF

    FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- Newly appointed Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade said he firmly believes that the start of this new decade represents a new beginning for the Royal Bahamas Police Force. Commissioner Greenslade spoke at the Graduation ...
  • US government grants temporary protected status for Haitians in the US

    WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano has granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Haitian nationals who were in the U.S. as of January 12, 2010. TPS will only apply to Haitians who were in the U.S. as of January 12, 2010....
  • Bahamas suspends repatriation of illegal Haitian nationals, orders release of detained Haitian immigrants

    NASSAU, Bahamas – The Government has ordered the release of illegal Haitian immigrants detained at the country’s Detention Centre, and has suspended the repatriation of illegal Haitian nationals, due to conditions in earthquake-ravaged Haiti, Prime Mi...
  • C.R. Walker students pay courtesy call on the Governor General

    NASSAU, Bahamas -- Teachers and Students from the C.R. Walker High School pose with Governor General His Excellency Arthur D Hanna during a courtesy call at Government House, Friday, January 15, 2010.  (BIS photo/Derek Smith)...
  • Integration Now: Haitian - Bahamian working conference

    NASSAU, Bahamas -- An open working conference entitled 'Integration Now' will be held January 18-20th at the Ladder Gallery in the New Providence Community Centre on Blake Rd.  Hosted by the NGO Foundation, this open workshop will discuss breaking barrie...
  • Progressive Young Liberals proud to support Ryan Pinder

    NASSAU, Bahamas -- The Progressive Young Liberals is proud to support Ryan Pinder as our Party’s Candidate and Standard bearer in the Elizabeth Constituency Bye- Election. Mr. Pinder at the age of 35 is a refreshing face, talent, personality and energy ...
  • Bahamas Business Outlook remarks by Minister of State for Finance Zhivargo Laing

    REMARKS BY THE HON. ZHIVARGO S. LAING, MPMINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE BAHAMAS BUSINESS OUTLOOK 2010THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2010 GREETINGS Senior Government Officials Mrs. Joan Albury – CEO of The Counsellors Limited and our HostessLeaders of Various Bus...
  • Prime Minister's remarks at Queen's Honours ceremony January 14th

    REMARKS BYRT.  HON.  HUBERT A. INGRAHAMPRIME MINISTERAT THE PRESENTATION OF THETHE QUEEN’S 2008 and 2009 HONOURSGOVERNMENT HOUSE14 JANUARY, 2010  Your Excellency Arthur HannaColleague Ministers and Members of ParliamentSenior Government OfficersDisti...
  • Members of the Exuma Network receive agro-tourism awards

    On the Island of Great Exuma, the hotels and farmers have united under an umbrella “The Taste of Exuma Food Festival” to encourage agro-tourism linkages.  The IICA Bahamas office has encouraged this cluster along with assistance from Ena Harvey (IICA...
  • National Geographic Traveler names Bimini a 'Great Winter Escape'

    BIMINI, Bahamas -- The latest issue of National Geographic TRAVELER magazine lists Bimini in their "Great Winter Escapes" article, highlighting the fantastic eco-tourism opportunities and locally run hotels. Kayaking in the mangroves, hiking the Bimini N...
  • Major improvements planned for justice system

    NASSAU, Bahamas -- The Government plans to re-double its efforts to ameliorate the current Justice System, so major improvements will be carried out this year to support the administration of justice, Attorney General Senator the Hon John Delaney said.  ...
  • Hands For Hunger sets dates for Paradise Plates

    NASSAU, Bahamas -- Hands For Hunger is gearing up for its second annual fundraiser, Paradise Plates, scheduled to take place on May 15th, 2010 at the Atlantis Crown Ballroom.The creatively presented event showcases a lavish array of gourmet food prepared ...
  • NEMA stands ready to assist in Haiti relief effort

    NASSAU, Bahamas -- A delegation from the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency, CDEMA, will visit Haiti on Friday (January 15, 2010) to assess the destruction caused by the earthquake, which struck that island nation on Tuesday. Once that is don...
  • Dr. Duane Sands confirmed as FNM's candidate for Elizabeth by-election

    Remarks by FNM Leader the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham - Confirmation of Dr. Duane Sands as Elizabeth's by-election candidate:THE LEADER: I am very pleased that the FNM Central Council has this evening ratified and confirmed the selection of Dr. Duane E. Sand...
  • PLP calls delay in election writ 'suspicious'

    The PLP notes that Malcolm Adderley resigned as the Member of Parliament for the Elizabeth Constituency on Wednesday, the 6th of January 2010, yet some eight days later the writ for the Bye Election has not yet been issued.We refer to the sections 33(1) a...
  • Government announces Haiti Emergency Assistance & Reconstruction Fund

    NASSAU, Bahamas -- The Government today announced that a Special Haiti Emergency Assistance Fund is being established with a view to providing an organized and safe way for members of the Bahamian community to contribute towards emergency assistance and r...
  • Minister of State for Finance Laing outlines plans for economic recovery

    NASSAU, Bahamas -- Minister of State for Finance the Hon Zhivargo Laing Thursday (January 14, 2010) announced a number of initiatives geared towards the recovery of the Bahamian economy in an address at the 19th Annual Bahamas Business Outlook. This year...