Bahamas
Bahamas Making Progress on Abaco International Airport Project
February 21, 2012 | 1:44 pm | 0 Comment
Above: Works Minister Neko Grant in front of the airport (BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson) By the Caribbean Journal staff The new $27.3 million international airport project on the island of Abaco in the Bahamas is making progress. The Marsh Harbour Airport Terminal project, which includes a new air traffic control tower, fire/crash rescue facility and international more...
In the Bahamas, Antonius Roberts Builds a New Home for Art
February 20, 2012 | 12:19 pm | 0 Comment
Above: Hillside House in Nassau (CJ Photo) NASSAU — A CORAL-HUED PROPERTY on Cumberland Street could be a significant driver in the development of downtown Nassau, if celebrated Bahamian artist and sculptor Antonius Roberts has his way. Roberts has brought his studio and his spirit to Hillside House at #25 Cumberland Street. It’s here that he is looking to move more...
Bolivia, Bahamas Talk Environment
February 13, 2012 | 3:46 am | 0 Comment
Above: Bolivian Ambassador to the Bahamas Diego Pary Rodriguez and Bahamian Foreign Minister Brent Symonette (BIS Photo/Kris Ingraham) By the Caribbean Journal staff Bolivian Ambassador to the Bahamas Diego Pary Rodriguez met this week with Bahamian Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes, with the two sides discussing a commitment to protecting the environment. The more...
From Atlantis to the Ocean Club, Bahamian Produce Begins Turning Heads
February 12, 2012 | 6:48 pm | 0 Comment
Above: BAIC farm manager Ayret Lightbourn answers questions from chefs about tomato production in North Andros (BIS Photo/Gladstone Thurston) By the Caribbean Journal staff A number of Bahamian chefs were on hand this weekend in North Andros to look at what could become a dynamic agricultural centre in the country. The weekend tour, which included chefs from more...
Bahamas Lowering Carbon Footprint
February 12, 2012 | 1:16 pm | 0 Comment
Above: downtown Nassau (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff In 2010, the Bahamas imported more than 7.8 million barrels of oil and other petroleum products, spending nearly $700 million in the process. Now, the country is beginning to lower its oil consumption — and its carbon footprint. "The typical household in the Bahamas produces approximately one more...
Haiti’s Martelly, Bahamian PM Hold Talks
February 8, 2012 | 11:10 pm | 0 Comment
Above: Haitian President Michel Martelly and Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham (BIS Photo/Peter Ramsay) By the Caribbean Journal staff Following a visit with the Haitian community in Nassau, Haitian President Michel Martelly met today with Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham. The visit followed talks with a number of Bahamian officials, including more...
Haiti’s Martelly Meets with Haitian Community in the Bahamas
February 8, 2012 | 4:00 pm | 0 Comment
Above: Haitian residents in the Bahamas at the Church of God Auditorium in Nassau By the Caribbean Journal staff Haitian President Michel Martelly met with a contingent of Haitian residents in the Bahamas during his visit to the country that began yesterday. Martelly, who was joined at the meeting by Haitian Ambassador the Bahamas Antonio Rodrigue and Foreign more...
Haitian President Martelly to Visit Bahamas
February 7, 2012 | 4:16 pm | 0 Comment
Above: President Michel Martelly By the Caribbean Journal staff Haitian President Michel Martelly is set to arrive in Nassau tonight following his trip to Panama and Venezuela. The President, who signed a series of cooperation agreements in the two countries, will meet with members of the Haitian community in the Bahamas and then pay a courtesy call to more...
Prince Harry to Visit Jamaica, Bahamas and Belize in March
February 7, 2012 | 1:28 pm | 0 Comment
Above: Prince Harry in a visit to Mozambique (Photo: Office of Prince of Wales) By the Caribbean Journal staff Britain's Prince Harry will visit Jamaica in March as part of the international celebrations commemorating the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation. Prince Harry, who is also a captain in the British Army, will participate in military more...
Bahamas, US Talk Trafficking
February 6, 2012 | 8:00 am | 0 Comment
Above: National Security Minister Tommy Turnquest and the US State Department's Amy Rofman (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel) By the Caribbean Journal staff Bahamian National Security Minister Tommy Turnquest and Amy Rofman of the US State Department's Trafficking Office met during a courtesy call to discuss issues of trafficking Friday. The Trafficking Office works to more...
