‘Tax the cruise sector and reduce airport tax’ Bahamian businessman urges...
By Delana IslesCARIBBEAN governments should tax the cruise sector more and lessen taxes for air passengers in and around the region.This is the view of Robert MacLellan, managing director of MacLellan...
View ArticleMargaritaville And One Particular Harbour Coming To The Bahamas
A combination Margaritaville Resort and One Particular Harbour condo complex should open in Nassau, the Bahamas in spring of 2020.By Jim ByersThe one and only Jimmy Buffett was in Toronto on the...
View ArticleThere's a New Hidden Danger to Drinking Alcohol — and It Could Be Deadly
By Monica H. SwahnThe news about the tragic deaths of several American tourists in the Dominican Republic in May 2019 has created an outcry and a media frenzy. As of June 30, there were at least nine...
View ArticleNew Online Battle To Stop Disney Cruise Plan
By FARRAH JOHNSONTHE Waterkeeper Alliance has partnered with leading environmental groups in the country to launch a digital campaign in protest of Disney’s plans to construct a cruise ship port in...
View ArticleHoMER Conference held at UB deepens knowledge on cinema history
Participants of the HoMER Conference cascade the stairs the Harry C. Moore Library and Information Centre for a group photo.NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The HoMER (History of Movie Going, Exhibition and...
View ArticleBTVI Fashion Students Set to Design Outfits for Beauty Queens
BTVI fashion student, Fayren Knowles (left) taking the measurements of her assigned model, Miss Bahamas Universe contestant, Katherine Weech.Photo: Shantique LongleyThe Bahamas Technical and Vocational...
View ArticleInternational modeling agent looks to cast Bahamian models
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An international modeling agent will visit The Bahamas this week in hopes of providing local models with the opportunity of walking in Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.Pia Rolle, president...
View ArticleBahamian music legend gunned down at home in Turks and Caicos
Sly Roker - Bahamian EntertainerProvidenciales, Turks and Caicos – July 17, 2019 – Sly Roker is the man killed in the early morning shooting in Blue Hills, Providenciales, TCI. A legend in Bahamian...
View ArticleNational Art Gallery of The Bahamas - Summer at the NAGB!
The NAGB is seeking a candidate for a full-time Store Manager and Accountant position. The opportunity is suitable for a personable and professional individual with great attention to detail and...
View ArticleThere is money in the dirt
Three generations of farmers on Forbes Farm after stopping for a quick photo break after a long day’s work.NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Amein Burrows, 33, who worked as a landscaper for the better part of his...
View ArticleWhy the FUSS? and other #242news
Why The Fuss For A Great Deal?Dear Readers,Maybe it’s because I’m white? Maybe it’s because I am a business person? Maybe because I like the current government? But I just don’t get all the...
View ArticleBAMSI hosts third summer camp for teens
Learning how to sew a straw basket. These baskets are made with Silver ThatchANDROS, BAHAMAS – BAMSI’s Summer Education Enhancement Discovery Series (SEEDS)attracted teens from North Andros and New...
View ArticleBahamian singer Tebby wins wins NBC’s Songland
By Kevin JacksonTebby Burrows, a singer and songwriter from Nassau, The Bahamas is the first winner of NBC's Songland which aired last Tuesday.Songland gives undiscovered songwriters a platform to...
View ArticleBTVI students land Canadian scholarships
NEW TERRITORY – Six students from the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) have received Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP) scholarships. The scholarships, granted by the...
View ArticleBahamian Art & Culture : No. 385 : 07.19.19
The latest issue of Bahamian Art & Culture Newsletter!• Cover art by Bahamian Photographer Dale Grant.• Exhibitions / Performances / Art Discussions!• Art events and news featuring Bahamian...
View ArticleTureano Johnson Stops Jason Quigley
Tureano Johnson (22-2-1, 14 KOs) of Nassau, Bahamas scored a ninth-round stoppage victory against Irish contender Jason Quigley (16-1, 12 KOs) in the 10-round main event of the July 18 edition of the...
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