Archives for: September 2009

Prime Minister Ingraham to Address Annual Americas Conference – Coral Gables, Florida


28th September 2009
Nassau Bahamas - Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham will attend the 2009 Annual Americas Conference to be held at the Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, Florida September 29-30. The Americas Conference, sponsored by the State of Florida, the World… more »
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Mum slams school 'beating' of daughter


28th September 2009
AN outraged mother said she plans to press criminal charges against the public school official she claimed beat her daughter leaving her with several bruises. Mother-of-two Clarinda Bastian said she was called to C I Gibson high school on Thursday mo… more »
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Doctors Hospital supports The Bahamas Children’s Emergency Hostel annual handbook


28th September 2009
NASSAU, Bahamas -- Each year Doctors Hospital provides a donation to The Bahamas Children’s Emergency Hostel in support of the remarkable job that they do providing temporary shelter, food, clothing, and other necessities for the benefit of abused, aband… more »
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The day I fought to save my boy's life, by John Travolta


28th September 2009
Nassau, Bahamas - John Travolta spoke fully yesterday for the first time about the battle to save his teenage son's life at the family's holiday home in the Bahamas. He was giving evidence in the trial of a paramedic and a lawyer accused of trying to… more »

John Travolta testifies in Bridgewater trial


24th September 2009
Nassau, Bahamas - American actor John Travolta yesterday recounted the events of the day his 16-year-old son Jett Travolta passed away in Grand Bahama earlier this year, during the attempted extortion trial of former PLP Senator Pleasant Bridgewater and… more »

Prime Minister officially opens Max Taylor Exhibition


23rd September 2009
Nassau, Bahamas -- Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham officially opened the Max Taylor Exhibition at the National Art Gallery, Friday, September 18, 2009. Mr. Ingraham said the government fully supports the development of artistic expressi… more »

Traffic violators to feel full brunt of the law


19th September 2009
NASSAU, The Bahamas --- Police Officials will move swiftly and decisively to crack down on traffic violators as part of the Crime Reduction Strategy, which was launched just three weeks ago, Minister of National Security, the Hon. O.A.T. “Tommy” Turnques… more »

Two new artifical reefs created in the Bahamas; Wreck divers eager to investigate


16th September 2009
Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas has announced two new wreck dives are now accessible to scuba divers visiting Nassau. The two wrecks, which were placed on the bottom as the result of a joint effort between Stuart Cove's and the Bahamian government are The Ant… more »

AAU arrives in the Bahamas


16th September 2009
One of the largest youth sporting organizations in the United States is bringing its business to The Bahamas. The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), which encompasses more than 35 sporting programs and over 30,000 age division events in the U.S., has taken… more »

Best Bahamas Retirement Communities for September 2009


15th September 2009
BestRetirementDestinations.com knows how hard it is to choose a location to retire. That’s why every month, hundreds of locations are evaluated and ranked to create lists like the Best Bahamas Retirement Communities. The islands of the Bahamas are a p… more »

Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) wants more Bahamian produce in tourism


15th September 2009
Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) has plans for more local produce to appear on menus of hotels, restaurants and other tourism-related businesses, Deputy General Manager Don Major said. And, in facilitating that, BAIC is leasing f… more »

Bahamas World Cup Soccer tourney set for this Sunday


04th September 2009
An original concept and a lot of fun - this was how the 'Bahamas World Cup' has been described by its supporters. The Bahamas is truly a melting pot of cultures, so on Sunday, September 6, 16 teams from countries all over the world will take the field… more »

Review: “Rain” Movie


03rd September 2009
Yesterday, at Galleria Cinemas’ JFK location, the Bahamas International Film Festival, in continuation of its Summer Film Series, hosted a viewing of the movie “Rain”. The movie has been gathering much popularity both locally and globally. Directed by Ma… more »