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ART OF GRAPHIX: Websites which deliver answers

Most business owners are aware of the benefits that come from owning a website, but perhaps do not know how to create one. They are left with no other choice but to hire a web designer, a big step in the right direction.

Food regime benefits 'far outweigh' the cost

The benefits of an enhanced food safety regime “far outweigh” the implementation costs, a Cabinet Minister believing it could ultimately result in “significant” consumer savings.

Bahamas moves on ‘very rudimentary’ SPS regime

The MINISTER of Financial Servcies yesterday said the Government was moving quickly to modernise this nation’s “very rudimentary” Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) regime, noting that the Bahamas was perhaps one of the only Caribbean countries without a Standards Bureau.

Things 2 Do - 6/27/12

Things 2 Do - 6/27/12 June 27 - July 4 Landrail Homecoming Festival (Acklins & Crooked Island) The emphasis of the festival will be on building the community with a special church service and fundraising activities for a community center. Descendants w

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Bahamas fishing again in the spotlight on USA Today website

FISHERMEN in The Bahamas are back in the global spotlight.

Over $8m grant funding for water utility storm coverage

Caribbean water utilities such as the Water & Sewerage Corporation can now access insurance coverage to protect their infrastructure assets against hurricanes and severe flooding, it was announced yesterday.

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COB team to compete in Embry Spike Classic

ORLANDO, Florida: A seven-member track and field team from the College of the Bahamas will compete in the Embry Spike Classic this weekend.

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Swimming with horses thanks to Camperdown Riding Club

Q: Why are most horses in shape? A: Because they’re on a stable diet.

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Training venue change paying big dividends for ‘Q’ Ferguson

A change in training venue from the United States to the Caribbean is certainly starting to pay off big dividends for sprinter Sheniqua ‘Q’ Ferguson.

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Sanitary trade law consultation 'within next week'

The Government will launch public consultation on its proposed Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) legislation “within the next week”, as it bids to play host to the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) director-general this June.

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$1.3m to upgrade five units ‘crucial’ for Bahamas trade success

Some $1.295 million in financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is aiming to upgrade five new government units “crucial” to the Bahamas’ success in trade negotiations, including the Standards Bureau, competition authority and Intellectual Property Office (IPO).

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WORLD VIEW: No, the idea of CARICOM is not dead

A commentary, published on March 8 by Camillo Gonsalves, a Minister of the Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines, was headlined “Every Island for itself’. The first line was unequivocal in stating “The idea of CARICOM died on December 16, 2020”.

$1.3m to upgrade five units 'crucial' for Bahamas trade success

Some $1.295 million in financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is aiming to upgrade five new government units “crucial” to the Bahamas’ success in trade negotiations, including the Standards Bureau, competition authority and Intellectual Property Office (IPO).

FNM MP hits back at DNA over marital rape law

FNM MP hits back at DNA over marital rape law MONTAGU MP Loretta Butler-Turner said yesterday that although she's unaware of the DNA's new proposal concerning spousal rape, she believes the party is merely "trying to redeem themselves". The DNA announced

Skills Training Programme registration exercise

THE National Training Agency will be conducting the second Skills Training Programme registration exercise from Monday, November 18 until Friday, November 29.

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Developer interest sought over LPIA commercial offices

The Lynden Pindling International Airport’s (LPIA) operator has launched a formal bidding process to determine if third-party developers are interested in meeting demand for office space at its location. A Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) sp

THE ART OF GRAPHIX: Putting a face on painting creativity

The name ‘Candy Clowns’ has created a sparkle in the eyes and heart of every child who is looking for the experience of a lifetime. This face painting business can be seen all over town at fairs, fun days, promotional events and parties.

ABUSE OF CHILDREN 'PROBLEM IN SOCIETY'

THE abuse of children by church leaders, teachers and parents who take part in youth programmes is a problem in the Bahamas, and reflective of a deep problem in society, according to Dr Sandra Dean Patterson, the director of the Bahamas Crisis Centre. Sp

ABUSE OF CHILDREN 'PROBLEM IN SOCIETY'

THE abuse of children by church leaders, teachers and parents who take part in youth programmes is a problem in the Bahamas, and reflective of a deep problem in society, according to Dr Sandra Dean Patterson, the director of the Bahamas Crisis Centre. Sp

ABUSE OF CHILDREN 'PROBLEM IN SOCIETY'

THE abuse of children by church leaders, teachers and parents who take part in youth programmes is a problem in the Bahamas, and reflective of a deep problem in society, according to Dr Sandra Dean Patterson, the director of the Bahamas Crisis Centre. Sp