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Centennial Military Ball of the British Legion Bahamas Branch

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6 years ago

November 6, 2018

#Nassau, November 6, 2018 – Bahamas – Minister of National Security, the Hon. Marvin Dames and his wife Stacey, his Permanent Secretary Eugene Poitier, and Commander of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Tellis Bethel joined the British Legion — Bahamas Branch (BLBB), RBDF officers and Government uniformed personnel, veterans, family members and stakeholders at the Centennial Military Ball, held at the British Colonial Hilton, on November 3, 2018.

The event celebrated to the 100th Anniversary of the ending of World War I. Also taking part in the event were Chairman of the BLBB Bishop Cephas Ferguson, BBLB Liaison Officer Commander Shondel Pinder, BLBB Executive Secretary and RBDF Reservist Adina Munroe-Charlow, and BLBB Chaplin / Advisor Father Andrew Toppin. The BLBB documentary “We Will Remember Them” debuted that evening and the RBDF Band, Charles Zonicle, JoAnn Callender and representatives of the Bel Canto Singers provided entertainment.

The evening featured presentation of awards to civic groups, corporate Bahamas Government Uniformed Departments, as well as special presentations to the family of the Late Sir Etienne Dupuch, a spouses presentation, and a Special Roll Call of WWII veterans in attendance.

Of note were presentations to young Girls Brigade member Miss Clintaysia Ferguson — who raised $5,000 in poppy sales last year, and the recognition of Widow Lillian Humes — the oldest member of the BLBB at 104 years old and the spouse of former chairman the Late Comrade Audley Humes.

Pictured, Clintaysia Ferguson accepts award from Minister Dames.

The event leads up to Remembrance Day, Sunday, November 11, 2018 at which there will be the traditional Remembrance Day Service at Christ Church Cathedral and Parade to the Garden of Remembrance.

Release: BIS

(BIS Photo / Eric Rose)

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Bahamas Agriculture Advancements-Reduces Food Import Reliance

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10 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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11 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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1 day 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.