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When Nassau Cruise Port opens it will have one year to beautify downtown

PRESS Secretary Clint Watson said after the Nassau Cruise Port opens, the company would have one year to fulfil its $8m obligation to beautify downtown.

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Planting a tree to grow a community

THE Bahamas National Pride Association believes better communities can be encouraged by the planting of fruit-bearing trees and the beautifying of abandoned inner city properties.

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$10m resort investment targets 'prime' Xmas

A major resort developer/operator is aiming to launch its $10 million first phase redevelopment of Eleuthera’s Coco Di Mama property in the Christmas 2014 “prime season”, telling Tribune Business it was looking to take the resort’s room count up to 30.

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Downtown needs improvement as ‘historic city has been rotting in front of us’ Maura says

NASSAU Cruise Port CEO Mike Maura said when the port opens, officials will meet members of the Downtown Nassau Partnership to determine how to beautify Downtown with an $8m investment.

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Small repairs on 2,500 homes ‘soon’

URBAN Renewal is expected to soon start small home repairs on about 2,500 homes in the northern Bahamas. Deputy director of Urban Renewal Senator Kirkland Russell said Urban Renewal Revitalisation will enhance several areas to improve the lives and bring relief to residents of the northern Bahamas.

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Tourism minister disappointed at video made by Disney staff

TOURISM Minister Obie Wilchcombe said yesterday he was “disappointed” in a video made by Disney Cruise Line employees that portrayed The Bahamas in a negative light but admitted that there is more that can be done to “beautify” downtown Nassau.

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Bannister slams ‘stupid’ and ‘nasty’ social media rumours

NEWLY appointed Minister of Works Desmond Bannister said yesterday that recent social media rumours about his health were “stupid,” “immature” and “nasty” as he expressed eagerness to begin the work of beautifying The Bahamas through his new role.

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ART OF GRAPHIX: Nailing down true forms of creativity

Reva Dean, pictured, is quickly becoming a popular household name in our community. This young lady makes magic wherever she goes, using her creative charm and ability to maximum effect.This lady, who wears many hats as a play writer, author, relatio

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Ministries to launch clean-up

THE Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has partnered with the Ministry of Social Services to launch an extensive clean-up campaign as part of its efforts to beautify the country.

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EDITORIAL: What next for Downtown?

AS the ribbon was cut on the new cruise port on Friday, much of the discussion was centred not on the new facility – but on what it means for Downtown.

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Stop cull on Cable Beach

To whom it may concern:

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Rolle: Second phase of downtown revitalisation plan to begin soon

SENATOR Randy Rolle said the government will soon start the second phase of its downtown revitalisation plan after demolishing six abandoned buildings this year.

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Murals unveiled by clean-up campaign

THE Keep Grand Bahama Clean (KGBC) Committee held the unveiling of four large concrete mosaic murals of sea horses at the roundabout at Settler’s Way and West Atlantic Drive on Thursday.

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Groups join community gardening scheme

Groups join community gardening scheme By Gladstone Thurston Bahamas Information Services NEW Providence's Urban Renewal Centres, primary schools and youth clubs have joined in the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources' community gardening initi

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Groups join community gardening scheme

Groups join community gardening scheme By Gladstone Thurston Bahamas Information Services NEW Providence's Urban Renewal Centres, primary schools and youth clubs have joined in the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources' community gardening initi

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Groups join community gardening scheme

Groups join community gardening scheme By Gladstone Thurston Bahamas Information Services NEW Providence's Urban Renewal Centres, primary schools and youth clubs have joined in the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources' community gardening initi

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Munroe wants guidance on how police should deal with Rastafarians using marijuana

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said he has sought advice from the Attorney General on the way police should deal with Rastafarians using marijuana.

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Churchgoers help with urban renewal

Churchgoers help with urban renewal THE Urban Renewal Centre in Bain and Grant's Town got a much-needed helping hand from local and international volunteers. The group, brought together by St Andrew's Presbyterian Kirk, gave the centre a complete facelif

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A slice of luxury and heritage to take home

Catherine Gagnon is on a mission to beautify homes of Bahamians with luxurious locally made décor pieces.

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