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BAHAMAS: Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Mission to Chicago

Published

6 years ago

June 22, 2018

#Chicago, IL, June 22, 2018 – United States – Mr. Theo Neilly, Bahamas Consul General to Washington D.C. led the first Mission to Chicago by a Bahamas Consul General on 13^th -16^th June, 2018. The Mission was spearheaded by Mr. Michael Fountain, Bahamas Honorary Consul to Chicago, as a result of a meeting held on Capital Hill between Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives(D-IIL) and a Bahamian delegation, headed by H.E. Sidney Collie, Ambassador of The Bahamas to the U.S. in December, 2017.

The primary focus of the Mission was for the government of The Bahamas to connect, strengthen and establish new relationships with government officials in the State of Illinois, key business leaders and educational stakeholders to explore opportunities, which could mutually benefit educational interests and economic growth initiatives of The Bahamas while exposing the Chicago community to the vast investment opportunities in The Bahamas.

The delegation met with stakeholders such as representatives from the Office of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Office of State Representative William Davis, the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy, Illinois International Port District, the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and engaged in bilateral discussions regarding the opening of business markets, technology education, energy policy, increased direct airlift, trade related shipping, economic development, agribusiness, investment and employment and training opportunities for Bahamians.

During the Mission, a Reception was held to enable the Consul General to meet core members of the Bahamian Diaspora, who were recognized for their commitment to the Bahamian community in Illinois.

Release: Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Photo Captions:

Header: Bahamian Delegation – (L-R): Janine A. Gibson, Vice Consul, Theo Neilly, Consul General to Washington, D.C, Michael Fountain, Honorary Consul, Valery Brown-Alce, Senior Director, Sales and Marketing, Ministry of Tourism.

Insert: Members of the Bahamian Diaspora with the Delegation at a Reception catered by Chef Jeff Crittenden a renowned Bahamian Chef based in Chicago.

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Bahamas Agriculture Advancements-Reduces Food Import Reliance

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15 hours ago

May 11, 2024

Shanieka

Rashaed Esson

Staff Writer

The Bahamas is on its way to greater national food security and being less dependent on food imports with the Ministry of Agriculture’s container farms, two of them, provided by Eeden Farms.

On its Facebook, the ministry informs that the farms, both 40 feet, are able to produce the equivalent of 5 acres of high quality produce annually, resistant to hurricanes and pesticide free.

A container farm is a 21st century farming method that involves growing plants inside customized storage or shipping containers.

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The Bahamas’ Prime Minister Philip Davis reiterated climate change concerns for his nation.

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16 hours ago

May 11, 2024

Shanieka

Rashaed Esson

Staff Writer

The Bahamas’ Prime Minister Philip Davis reiterated the threats of climate change to The Bahamas, speaking at a Global Citizen Conference in New York on May 2. He spoke of The Bahamas’ vulnerability as an ocean state, highlighting that more than 85 percent of the landmass is less than 3 meters above sea level and is porous limestone; a huge issue as water is able to seep into the land due to rising sea-levels. He expressed that Bahamians are “Doomed” to become climate refugees.

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U.S. Bird Flu outbreak to drive Poultry prices up says Super Value owner

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2 days ago

May 10, 2024

Shanieka

Rashsed Esson

Staff Writer

Bird Flu has been detected in domesticated birds in the US and now reports are saying in the next few months, chicken and turkey will more than likely be off the shelves as a result.

Bahamas supermarket mogul, Rupert Roberts, as owner of Super Value and Quality Supermarkets, is featured in a report by Guardian Business giving a frightening forecast. He fears poultry products will be wiped out.

This he says is scary.

He adds that suppliers are not saying much if anything at all, but are expecting this outcome worldwide.

The bird flu was found in chickens in Texas and Michigan, said media reports which also said one person was infected, as well as other livestock.

In response to the outbreak, the largest egg producer in the US, CalMaine Foods, temporarily stopped egg production in Texas and started executing over 1 million hens and 337 thousand chicks.

Despite this, Roberts reportedly said chicken and turkey supplies are safe for now. The Bahamas imports its turkey from Brazil, which Roberts hopes will grow to become the country’s main supplier.

However, the unfortunate outcome is that poultry prices are set to go up according to Roberts, as the small island nation competes with giant economies like China for poultry products.