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OIL EXPLORER TO 'MOST DEFINITELY' BISX LIST IN 2012
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A Bahamas-based oil exploration company is "most definitely" seeking to list on the local stock market this year via a Bahamian Depository Receipt (BDR) offering, its chief executive yesterday describing the data
OIL EXPLORER TO 'MOST DEFINITELY' BISX LIST IN 2012
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A Bahamas-based oil exploration company is "most definitely" seeking to list on the local stock market this year via a Bahamian Depository Receipt (BDR) offering, its chief executive yesterday describing the data
Artist takes her workto the third dimension
BAHAMIAN artist Edwina Maynard put on a one-night only mixed 3D, acrylic and oil art show Wednesday evening.The pieces were on display at Doongalik Studios.The Art Institute of Charlotte senior hopes the pieces will provide insight into the views of
Japan banks on 3D mapping deemed crucial for driverless cars
Technology companies are racing to develop ultra-precise digital maps that can guide self-driving cars within inches of where they should be — a hurdle the industry needs to clear if it hopes to deliver on its promise of widespread use of driverless
Helping to lead the way in aviation
A “first of its kind transformational aviation, climate, meteorological and severe weather network” is set to propel The Bahamas to become a “world leader” in the aviation sector.
The Metaverse
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FACEBOOK recently changed its corporate name to Meta. This is a move that is more than just an attempt to deal with the brand erosion suffered over the last few years, as the controversy surrounding the social network increased due to hard targeting of users and accusations that its algorithms contribute to the polarisation of society through the dissemination of radical views and false information. The choice of name, Meta, hints at the future envisaged by Mark Zuckerberg for the company.
BORCO gains US court help on $23m claim
The Bahamas Oil Refining Company (BORCO) has obtained US judicial permission to serve subpoenas on a marine accident investigator and his firm, as it pursues a $23 million claim in the Supreme Court.
Oil explorer even 'more confident' on prospects
The Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) has “become more confident” in recent months over its chances of discovering commercial quantities of oil, its chief executive yesterday saying it could now resume previously “stalled” negotiations with up to 15 potential joint venture partners.
ART OF GRAPHIX: Getting animated over movement
Whether it is movies, cartoons, short films or advertisements, humans love watching animated characters on screen. Animation creates an entirely different world for the viewers. But do you realise how much work goes into creating these animation film
Archers compete in first ever 3D Archery tournament in Bahamas
Nassau, Bahamas: Historic Clifford Park on West Bay Street, Nassau lit up with excitement over the weekend as enthusiastic archers, cheered on by family, friends and spectators, squared off in competition in the first ever 3D Archery Tournament in Th
VISIONARIES: US defence giant Raytheon fully backing local venture which will raise $300m for cash-strapped govt
A GROUP of Bahamian entrepreneurs have the “green light” for a $427m investment in what Raytheon Technologies (a merger of Raytheon, Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace) has termed will be the “first-of-its-kind aviation, climate, meteorological, navigation, 3D terrain, street and chart mapping and severe weather sensing network exceeding that of any other industrialised nation” —thereby enhancing the safety of The Bahamas, boosting key industries vital to the Bahamian economy’s post-COVID rebound and providing Dr Minnis’ Administration with the vital prerequisite components that are necessary to legally and lawfully collect what is projected to be more than $300m in “overflight fees” from the 594,000 flights from each and every commercial, cargo and private carrier using Bahamas’ sovereign airspace (archipelagic baselines, territorial seas, contiguous and exclusive economic zone.
First ever 3D Archery tourney a hit in Nassau
HISTORIC Clifford Park on West Bay Street, New Providence, lit up with excitement recently as enthusiastic archers, cheered on by family, friends and spectators, squared off in competition in the first ever 3D Archery Tournament in The Bahamas.
Prince to make transition to pro basketball in ABA
PRINCE Braynen will make the transition to professional basketball in the American Basketball Association.
$32m ‘holographic’ theme park plans to ‘reimagine’ Old Nassau
The principal behind a $32m theme park eyed for the Western end of New Providence is promising a holographic experience along with a “re-imaging of Old Nassau.”
Exploring the blue holes of Abaco
RESEARCHERS from National Geographic, Bahamian scientists and local students have been mapping and exploring Abaco’s mysterious and beautiful blue holes.
Tech centre to tap into creative skills of the young
THE Fort Charlotte MakerSpace, Technology and Innovation Centre was officially opened on Sunday for residents of the area.
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Moon mission camera up for auction
• A CAMERA lens used by the commander of the 1971 Apollo 15 moon mission on the lunar surface and in orbit is up for auction.
Mammogram machine has already helped 3,000 women
MORE than 3,000 Bahamian women have already benefited from a new state-of-the-art 3D mammogram machine at the Princess Margaret Hospital that is being hailed as the “Rolls Royce” of diagnostic mammography.
Sky’s the limit: Weather services project offers key to help Treasury
A group of Bahamian entrepreneurs have the “Green Light” for a $427M investment in what US global aerospace, defence, intelligence and weather contractor Raytheon Technologies has termed as the “ 'First-of-Its-Kind Transformational, Aviation Climate, Meteorological, Navigation, 3D Terrain, Street and Chart Mapping & Severe Weather Sensing Network... that exceeds those of any industrial nations” — providing Dr Minnis' administration with the components necessary to collect what is projected to be $300M in “Overflight Fees” from the 594,00 commercial, cargo and private carrier flights using Bahamas' sovereign airspace each year.
BACSWN could land Bahamas millions in US-certified aviation carbon credits
A Bahamian company is in the international spotlight after an interview with a US TV network.
