On Monday, June 21, the Rhode Island National Guard (RING) began its second mission to partner with The Bahamas Ministry of Health and the National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee to distribute 7,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses eight Family Islands, with deliveries again planned for Mayaguana, Acklins Island, Crooked Island, Cat Island, Long Island, Inagua, Bimini, and […]
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The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) president yesterday voiced concerns that high airline ticket prices, especially at peak weekends and holidays, “could be a deterrent” for travel to this nation. Robert Sands told Tribune Business that tourism demand outstripping airlift capacity was “a good problem to have” as The Bahamas seeks to rebuild its major industry […]
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The entire team at BREEF can’t hide our excitement as, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea our first ever online auction goes live TODAY on World Oceans Day! Tuesday, June 8th 2021 Through the auction, we aim to raise funding enabling us to continue our ongoing education and research programmes. Funds raised will go towards supporting present and future […]
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Roughly 1,400 of Baha Mar’s 4,000 employees have already received the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the resort’s Senior Vice President of Administration and External Relations Robert Sands. “We are certainly encouraged at Baha Mar by the number of Baha Mar associates that have participated in the (vaccination) program; and as the minister [of health] mentioned, we […]
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From the desk of the Leader of The Bahamas Democratic Movement: The Minnis Administration is out right lying about the true state of the nation’s economy and the state of our debt crisis. In his 2020/2021 budget communication, the Prime Minister outlined in the approved budget section that the current GDP stands at $11.5 Billion. […]
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Second officer Ivanna Seymour, fifth ranking bridge officer in a crew of 1,200 on Navigator of the Seas, has her sights set high. She aims to be the first Bahamian captain of a Royal Caribbean ship. Ivanna Seymour, top-ranked Mariner sets sights on becoming the first Bahamian captain of a Royal Caribbean ship. As […]
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