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Bahamas tourism official welcomes launch of first-ever non-stop flight from US to Bimini
Jamaica Observer
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September 12, 2025
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) – The Bahamas tourism officials have welcomed the launch of the first-ever non-stop service from the United States to the South Bimini Airport (BIM) saying it will provide travelers with “seamless and non-stop access” to the...
BPL not concerned over reluctance of staff to join Bahamas Grid Company
The Tribune (Bahamas)
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September 12, 2025
BPL COO Anthony Christie speaks during the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between the Ministry of Energy and Transport, Bahamas Power and Light and CVB Utilities Company at the Office of The Prime Minister on April 22, 2025. Photo:...
Mars partners with Enel to accelerate global renewable energy transition
Food Business Africa Magazine
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September 12, 2025
U.S.A – Mars, Incorporated has announced a major step in its sustainability journey by partnering with Enel North America to launch a bold new program called Renewable Acceleration. The initiative is designed to expand the use of renewable...
Bahamas Slashes VAT on Medicines and Essentials to 5%.
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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September 11, 2025
- Advertisement - NASSAU — Bahamian households are now seeing lower prices on medicines, medical supplies, feminine hygiene products, and baby and adult diapers, following the government’s decision to slash value-added tax (VAT) from 10 percent to...
Team Bahamas Set to Open Competition at Tokyo ’25
Our News Bahamas
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September 11, 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement TOKYO – Team Bahamas is primed for competition at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Competition gets underway on the...
Bahamas, Afreximbank sign deal for Afro-Caribbean Marketplace
I Witness News
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September 11, 2025
By Kenton X. Chance ALGIERS, Algeria (CMC)– The Bahamas has signed an agreement with the Egypt-based Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) for the establishment of an Afro-Caribbean Marketplace on Grand Bahama Island and a logistics centre that...
Engineering room fire at Comfort Suites due to lightning striking transformer
The Tribune (Bahamas)
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September 10, 2025
Firemen at the scene of a fire that started in the engineering room at Comfort Suites Resort on Paradise Island on September 8, 2025. Photo: Chappell Whyms Jr COMFORT Suites said a fire which broke out in its engineering room on Monday evening was...
New Coast Guard Cyber Rules Take Hold Across U.S. Maritime Industry
The Maritime Executive
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In July 2025, new U.S. Coast Guard cybersecurity regulations went into effect. These regulations follow high-profile incidents, such as a 2021 Russian ransomware attack that shut down a major U.S. pipeline for days, causing fuel shortages and...
Marketing Strategy to Engage Caribbean American Audiences
South Florida Caribbean News
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September 13, 2025
SOUTH FLORIDA – The Caribbean American community represents one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing demographic groups in the United States. Composed of individuals with roots spanning across countries such as Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago,...
PDC pushes to transform ease of doing business in The Bahamas
Eye Witness News
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September 10, 2025
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As The Bahamas seeks to sharpen its competitiveness in the global economy, PDC Corporate & Accounting Services is emerging as a key driver of reform, positioning the country as a more efficient and attractive jurisdiction for...
Kenya launches bid to retain seat on Maritime Organisation Council
The Standard
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Cabinet Secretary ministry of Mining and Blue Economy Hassan Joho addressing during the launch of International Maritime Organization (IMO) campaign. [Courtesy] Kenya has launched its campaign to remain on the International Maritime Organization...
American Airlines Applauded For Adding "First Of Its Kind" Route To Unexpected International Location
The Travel
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September 9, 2025
Travelers are always looking for convenience and variety when it comes to booking flights. The ability to fly nonstop plays a big role in deciding where to go, especially for vacation destinations. When direct service isn’t available, travelers...
Bahamas ‘not sitting on our hands’ over air arrivals fall
The Tribune (Bahamas)
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September 8, 2025
By FAY SIMMONS Tribune Business Reporter jsimmons@tribunemedia.net The Bahamas is “not sitting on our hands” over the 1.3 percent first-half decline in air arrivals, the deputy prime minister is asserting, as he voiced “cautious optimism” for the...
Is Vulcan Materials Stock Outperforming the Nasdaq?
Yahoo Finance
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Vulcan Materials Company (VMC), headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the largest producer of construction aggregates in the U.S., specializing in crushed stone, sand, and gravel. The company, valued at $38.9 billion by market cap, operates...
Teaser Trailer for JAWS GOES TO THE BAHAMAS - A Deep Dive into the Making of JAWS: THE REVENGE
GeekTyrant - California
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September 9, 2025
Media Mike has released the first teaser trailer for the upcoming fan-made documentary Jaws Goes to the Bahamas, directed by Mike Gencarelli. This documentary takes a closer inside look at the infamous 1987 Jaws sequel Jaws: The Revenge, directed...
The Bahamas Shines at STEP LATAM 2025 in Mexico City
ZNS
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September 9, 2025
Press Release The Bahamas took center stage this week as the Presenting Sponsor at the sold-out annual STEP LATAM Conference held September 3-5th at the Hotel Presidente InterContinental Polanco in Mexico City. Themed “Building Knowledge Across...
India’s milliners are adding a feather to the fashion industry’s cap
The Hindu
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September 9, 2025
India’s fascination for headgear does not only extend to the socio-religious ambit with taqiyah, EXPLAIN taqiyah turbans or traditional Bengali topor, but also to the politico-cultural zeitgeist. Remember the famous Gandhi topi that made a...
Virtual Reality Enhances Education About Marine Science at University of The Bahamas
Bahamas Local
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Imagine seeing and experiencing all of the wonders of the underwater world and learning about marine life up close and personal. Now imagine doing so without having to actually swim to do it. University of The Bahamas (UB) is using Virtual Reality...
American Airlines adding route from Florida to Bahamas in 2026
Treasure Coast Palm - Florida
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American Airlines will offer the only nonstop flight from the U.S. to Bimini, Bahamas, starting in February 2026. The new roundtrip service will depart from Miami International Airport three times a week. This announcement comes as the airline...
The Bahamas at a crossroads: Short-term gains or long-term sustainability?
The Nassau Guardian
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The Bahamas has always lived with a delicate tension: how to balance economic growth with environmental protection. Again and again, our country finds itself locked in disputes over large-scale development projects that promise jobs and revenue,...