SearchArchives for: October 2009Privatisation of Bahamas telecoms company enters due-diligence phase28th October 2009
The Bahamas is definitely one of the best place to vacation26th October 2009 The lovely views and sunsets that one can fully appreciate while on a Caribbean vacation are simply spectacular.
Vacationers who love to spend time by the poolside are indeed going to be taken aback by the incredible types of pools designs that these… more » Travolta 'disappointed' over mistrial in extortion case26th October 2009 Actor John Travolta and his legal team are dismayed that the alleged behavior of a juror led to a mistrial in the case of two people accused of attempting to extort millions from Travolta, his representative said.
John Travolta, center, and his wife… more » Categories: About The Bahamas Bahamas hosts Nobel Prize winner Derek Walcott26th October 2009 The College of the Bahamas, in conjunction with the Construction Seminar Group, will host the Caribbean's first Nobel Prize winner for literature Derek Walcott for two exciting events in November. This will be the first time that the Bahamas has ever hos… more » Categories: About The Bahamas Cheers for Philip 'Brave' Davis26th October 2009 AN EXUBERANT crowd cheered on newly elected PLP deputy leader Philip "Brave" Davis as he stepped up to the convention stage last night, buoyant in his victory and filled with enthusiasm for his new post.
The MP for Cat Island, Rum Cay and San Salvador… more » Categories: About The Bahamas Government Pays Out $16 Million in Benefits26th October 2009 The Government has spent $16 million in unemployment benefits to displaced Bahamian workers over the past six months, Minister of National Security, the Hon O A T ‘Tommy’ Turnquest confirmed.
Addressing the two-day Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads… more » Categories: About The Bahamas 13 selected in BORCO/Vopak scholarship programme26th October 2009 Bahamas Oil Refining International Co. Ltd., dba as Vopak Terminal Bahamas, recently announced recipients for the 19th edition of its scholarship programme that affords Bahamian students educational opportunities at the College of The Bahamas and college… more » Categories: About The Bahamas Road Safety Month to focus on prevention of traffic fatalities26th October 2009 The Road Traffic Department has embarked on several initiatives to curtail rising traffic fatalities.
“It's a very serious problem,” said Ms Karen Mortimer of the Transport Policy and Planning Unit. “We have a population of just over 300,000 people… more » Categories: About The Bahamas Bahamas Real Estate Expert Introduces Independence Business Park26th October 2009 Independence Business Park is comprised of two buildings with units starting at 1,200 square feet.
Island Living Real Estate is assisting businesses interested in securing space in the new Independence Business Park, said Rachel Pinder, a Bahamas rea… more » Categories: Accommodation, About The Bahamas PLP outburst forces Travolta case retrial22nd October 2009
Kayaking in Paradise (Exumas)13th October 2009 The Exumas are a string of 365 islands and cays that stretch across 130 miles of crystal blue waters. Natural harbors and secluded beaches are the base for further adventure.
Explore pristine reefs full of a variety of fishes and corals, quiet trails… more » Bahamian film 'RAIN' to screen in Grand Bahama October 23rd13th October 2009 'RAIN' the Bahamian film written and directed by Maria Govan will be screening in Grand Bahama on Friday, October 23rd at the Regency Theatre at 8pm.
Proceeds will benefit the Grand Bahama Children's Home and the Director, Maria Govan and lead actor R… more » Categories: About The Bahamas, News Bahamas will maintain banking secrecy - Ingraham13th October 2009 Banking secrecy is one of the pillars of The Bahamas' financial services sector and there's no plan to change that.
This point was made by Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham during an interview with Reuters at the recent Americas Conference, held in Flori… more » Categories: About The Bahamas, News Ugly Betty's America Ferrera gets a seal of approval while shooting new series in the Bahamas13th October 2009 Dressed in her customary wacky attire and with her trademark braces in place, Ugly Betty star America Ferrera proved she had plenty of animal magnetism.
She larked around with Cassie, a 16-year-old sea lion, while shooting scenes for the fourth season… more » Double Dhamaka in Bahamas13th October 2009 The cast and crew of ‘Blue’ experienced a ‘wave’ of sadness once the shoot of the film got over in the Bahamas. So in order to beat the ‘blues’, the crew decided to throw a beach party to celebrate the completion.
And that’s not all, it so happened th… more » Categories: About The Bahamas New site chosen for Farmer's Market in Grand Bahama13th October 2009 Today, the Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA) and Group of Companies, announced that the former Goombay Park has been chosen as the site for the new Farmers Market.
Surveying the two acre site located just northwest of the International Baza… more » Categories: About The Bahamas Spain donates colposcope to Bahamas13th October 2009 With the donation of a colposcope from the Government of Spain, the Ministry of Health through the South Beach Clinic is now able to assist patients with detection and treatment of cervical cancer.
Spanish Ambassador to The Bahamas, Jesus Silva, forma… more » Categories: Gaming, About The Bahamas Adventist in Bahamas Named Teacher of the Year13th October 2009 A 35-year-old Seventh-day Adventist Church member in Bahamas received the country's top award for teachers October 6. Roderick R. Rolle, of the New Providence Adventist Church in Nassau, was named National Teacher of the Year at a special banquet.… more » Categories: About The Bahamas Bahamas Habitat Announces October 'Fly-In & Help Out' Event13th October 2009 Next Weekend To The Bahamas Slated For Thursday, October 29 through Sunday, November 1
Bahamas Habitat said Monday that it's not too late to join in the upcoming "Fly-In & Help Out" weekend to Eleuthera in the Bahamas scheduled for Thursday, Octob… more » Categories: About The Bahamas Underwater Photography: Alice in The Bahamas13th October 2009 "Men, women and children everywhere are waiting with bated breath for the debut of Tim Burton’s Alice In Wonderland,” writes Vivianne Lapointe.
But since it doesn’t come out til 2010, we’ve got a quick supplement: Take a dive into the fascinating world… more » Categories: About The Bahamas From Cold Zurich to Warm Bahamas13th October 2009
Who’s listening when the Caribbean speaks?13th October 2009
On This Day13th October 2009
Shakira Gets Sexier With Age08th October 2009 Shakira is determined to continue making raunchy videos - because she has a new found confidence since hitting her thirties.
The stunning singer donned a flesh-coloured leotard to writhe around in a cage in the video for latest single 'She Wolf'.
The… more » Categories: About The Bahamas Coast Guard says its intercepted message from training exercise led to confusion08th October 2009 The Coast Guard says radio communications for a routine training exercise in Washington were overheard by the public, leading to news reports and confusion amid Friday’s commemorations of the Sept. 11 anniversary.
Coast Guard Chief of Staff John Curri… more » Categories: About The Bahamas Bahamas obtains $178.7m reserve boost from the IMF08th October 2009 THE Bahamas has received $178.7 million in Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that can be used to bolster the Central Bank's foreign exchange reserves if needed, it was revealed yesterday.
Although not a bailout,… more » Categories: About The Bahamas Last-minute Club Med resort deals to The Bahamas08th October 2009
Successful HIV/AIDS treatment makes disease rate appear higher08th October 2009 In an ironic twist in the fight against HIV/AIDS, success in treating people living with the virus has seen the Bahamas appear to have a higher HIV/AIDS rate than resource-poor countries like Haiti.
According to Perry Gomez, director of the National A… more » Categories: About The Bahamas Bahamian Athletes Abroad: Patrick Arthur Named to OCAA All Stars07th October 2009 Bahamian Patrick Arthur was named to the Ontario College Athletics Association (OCAA) All-star team for the 2008/9 rugby season.
Arthur, a St. Andrew's grad pays his rugby at Seneca Sting and is a regular starter on the team. more » Categories: Bahamas Sports Bahamian Athletes Abroad: Demont Mitchell - Soccer07th October 2009
Bahamian Athletes Abroad: Cameron Hepple - Soccer07th October 2009 Cameron Hepple - #10 - Bowling Green State University Falcons
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5-11
Weight: 170
Class: Senior
Hometown: Nassau, Bahamas
High School: St. Andrew's School
2008
Played in 15 matches, making 10 starts ... tied for second… more » Categories: Bahamas Sports Bahamian Athletes Abroad: Hepple Named Player of The Week07th October 2009 Mid-America Conference (MAC): Men’s Soccer Player of the Week
Cameron Hepple, Bowling Green, Forward
Senior, Nassau, Bahamas (St. Andrew’s)
Scored seven points in the Falcons’ two games on the week. Had the first hat trick by a BGSU player in nearly… more » Categories: Bahamas Sports Bahamian Athletes Abroad: Mike Bethel - Soccer07th October 2009 Mike Bethel - #8 - University of Tampa Spartans
Pos.: For. Ht.: 5-9 Wt.: 160
Hometown: Nassau, Bahamas
Previous School: St. Andrew's School
Eligibility: So.
Major: International Business Management
As a Freshman: Played in 17 of the Sp… more » Categories: Bahamas Sports Bahamian Athletes Abroad: Demont Mitchell bags a brace07th October 2009 MITCHELL SCORES TWICE TO LEAD HOFSTRA TO 2-0 WIN IN CAA OPENER
Demont Mitchell scored both goals in a 2-0 win over Georgia State, giving Hofstra its first conference-opening win since joining the CAA in 2002
Atlanta, GA (Sept. 26) - Junior forw… more » Categories: Gaming, Bahamas Sports Bahamian Athletes Abroad: Cameron Hepple's Hat Trick07th October 2009 Senior Cameron Hepple exploded for a hat trick, but the Bowling Green State University men's soccer team fell just short in a 4-3 loss at the University of Dayton Friday night (Sept. 18). The non-conference match was held at Baujan Field.
Cameron Hep… more » Categories: Bahamas Sports New cruising rally to the Bahamas announced07th October 2009 The Cruising Rally Association announced Monday that it is expanding its year-round calendar of offshore sailing rallies and seminars to include the Bahamas Cruising Rally. The BRC, opened to power- and sailboaters, will leave Hampton, Va., Nov. 2 and cr… more » CARICOM Salutes Bahamas Chief Medical Officer06th October 2009 Bahamas Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr Merceline Dahl-Regis has been given high commendations by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), for having received the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) Annual Award for excellence in health administration.… more » Categories: About The Bahamas Team Bahamas Finishes Third AT CAC Bodybuilding Championships06th October 2009 The Bahamas collected a total of 115 points at the 37th Central American and Caribbean Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships in Saint George's, Grenada to finish third overall while Barbados dominated the competition for the 2009 title.
Pictured is J… more » Categories: About The Bahamas, Bahamas Sports CiCi's sends outstanding managers to the Bahamas05th October 2009 In recognition of sales growth, operational execution and guest service, 60 top CiCi's general managers were awarded a three-day, two-night Nassau, Bahamas, cruise. The second WOW Cruise was designed to recognize exemplary general managers throughout CiC… more » Categories: About The Bahamas, Restaurants Shakira, Christie Brinkley join 'Ugly Betty' Bahamas fun05th October 2009 "Ugly Betty" is going to get a lot prettier this season in the Bahamas.
Shakira and model Christie Brinkley will guest star for the November sweeps episode of "Ugly Betty" set in the Bahamas, says TVGuide.com.
The Mode crew will be on location in t… more » Categories: About The Bahamas Bahamas celebrates China’s 60th anniversary05th October 2009 The Bahamas has extended warm wishes to the people of China on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, during a reception Wednesday night.
The gesture was an indication of the diplomatic relations share… more » Categories: About The Bahamas New Air Taxi Service from Florida to the Bahamas05th October 2009
Bahamas’ Nassau and Freeport offer equally fascinating but different experiences05th October 2009 Every grand old dame always has a younger, more vibrant rival.
Victoria has Vancouver waiting in the wings, while Quebec City has to dig deep into its amazing past to outwoo Montreal.
It’s the same story in the Bahamas, where Nassau’s charm and 400… more » Categories: About The Bahamas Shakira to shoot ‘Ugly Betty’ Cameo in Bahamas05th October 2009
Bahamas Immigration Department awarded for excellent service05th October 2009 Zelma Moss with more 40 years of service received the Bahamas Immigration Department Lifetime Achievement Award during recognition ceremonies at Government House.
The Minister’s Award went to Donnalee King-Burrows for more 30 years, and the Directo… more » Categories: About The Bahamas Bimini Island - The Real Bahamas05th October 2009 It's better in the Bahamas! Welcome to the Out Islands of the Bahamas, or as we like to call it the REAL Bahamas. This video is about the island of Bimini. It is our intent to show a glimpse of our two hosts (Kevin Oestenstad and Jennifer Fox) discoverin… more » Categories: The Family Islands Bahamas welcomes sports stars05th October 2009 Excitement is building up for the staging of the 2009 Caribbean Awards Sports Icons in the Bahamas next month.
The second staging of the awards is on 20 November with a whole week of sporting activities in the build up as part of the CASI Week.
Las… more » Categories: About The Bahamas, Bahamas Sports A deep look into the sea05th October 2009 When Sean Nash began the St. Joseph Marine Institute more than 10 years ago, many people asked him why. There’s no marine life in landlocked Missouri. Surely there are forests and other earthly things the kids could study.
The Benton High School biolo… more » Locair introduces flights from St. Petersburg to Bahamas05th October 2009
Mariner's Choice Announces New Distribution Partner in the Bahamas05th October 2009 Mariner's Choice International, Inc. (Pink Sheets:MCII) has entered into another international distribution partnership to cover the islands of the Bahamas. This distribution partner is a joint cooperative of a leading specialty resort operation and a ma… more » Categories: About The Bahamas Bahamas told: Divorce from Privy Council05th October 2009 The Bahamas should seize the opportunity to divorce itself from the United Kingdom's Privy Council and have its final appellate cases heard by the Caribbean Court of Justice, a former attorney general advised.
Alfred Sears, who served as attorney gene… more » Categories: About The Bahamas |
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