The One Eleuthera Foundation and its partners are gearing up to host a weekend of events April 25-28 honoring Earth Day. Events include Rotary Club social gathering, tree planting, Junkanoo and fun run in aid of the Cancer Society.

Following a six-year acquisition programme, the government of The Bahamas has announced the signing of a Letter of Intent to acquire nine vessels for the Royal Bahamas Defence Force and construction work for its naval bases, according to the Dredging Today website.