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Bahamian Pastors: Legalizing gambling in The Bahamas would only cause more
2008-06-05 05:26:00 Pastors Scoff At Plan For Nat?l Lottery: By Viraj Perpall - Nassau, Bahamas: A group of pastors on Tuesday scoffed at a bid by education officials to fund education?s future needs through a national lottery. The most recent draft of a new plan for education ? which was obtained by the Bahama Journal ? says the government will over the next 10 years fund education through a national lottery. It?s an idea many religious leaders have long rejected. "Wherever a national lottery is introduced crime goes up and there are social problems you have to address," said Lyall Bethel, senior pastor at Grace Community Church. He said it is the church that would have to come to the rescue of the people detrimentally affected by a national lottery. "It irritates me when people say that we are just concerned about the tithe being lost, but nothing can be further from the truth," Pastor Bethel said. "We know that it?s us who are going to fix those families that will be destroyed. Money that...
Fergie Performs in The Bahamas
2008-05-20 09:56:00 It’s like taking a vacation and working at the same time. That is unless you really gotta work your ass off in paradise. Fergie from hip-hop group “The Black Eyed Peas” was in the islands to give a big concert at the Club Atlantic, May 18, 2008. I have never seen anyone move around like ...
The Situation of The Bahamian Youth in The Bahamas
2008-05-17 03:10:00 A State of Crisis: Growing Problems Facing Youth: By Sasha L. Lightbourne - Nassau, Bahamas: The country is in a state of crisis due to the situation of its youth, Chairman of the Juvenile Panel Magistrate Carolyn Vogt-Evans asserted Wednesday night. "The future is at risk and so we must look at solutions," said Magistrate Evans, who was a panelist at a Jones Communications sponsored town meeting on "The Situation of Youth in The Bahamas" at the Wyndham Resort. "We are all aware of the crisis the family is in and any reasonable thinking citizen knows that the social ills that affect our country today stem from the breakdown in the family structure." There have been growing concerns in many circles about the involvement of young people in violence and the number of young people falling victim to crimes. Four out of 27 murder victims for 2008 have been high school students and police say most of the crimes committed this year have been by young males. Magistrate Evans said th...
Brandy & Tony at the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas!
2008-05-16 01:17:00 Wow! That’s all I can say. Brandy and Tony are so awesome, and they put together one of the best weddings ever. Don’t even know where to begin — it was a whirlwind. Be sure to read the whole post — there’s a slideshow at the end. It was a cool six days, and shooting at the Atlantis Resort was one crazy experience. It’s a photographer’s dream, really — so much interesting architecture, vibrant colors, cool textures. I flew in Thursday and shot a dessert welcome, followed by a rehearsal dinner on Friday, followed by an awesome wedding day on Saturday. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday were all fun! Here are a few of my faves (Yes, there really was a fire dancer! How cool is that?!) The photobooth was out, for sure, and lots of ridiculous images showed up on my flash card, including this one, which was the last pic of the night. It’s like Christmas all over again when I download the photobooth cards. It’s so much fun, and...
Child And Adult Pornography Appear To Be Growing In The Bahamas
2008-05-05 23:57:00 Police Sound Alarm Over Growing Pornography: BY VANESSA C. ROLLE - Nassau, Bahamas: Some 15,000 Bahamians have paid membership in adult Internet sex groups, according to Assistant Superintendent of Police Paul Rolle, who added that child pornography in the country has also become an issue for police. In a conference call with the media from throughout the country on Friday, ASP Rolle reported that child and adult pornography appear to be growing in The Bahamas. ASP Rolle, who is heads the Cyber Crimes Unit of the Central Detective Unit, said that in 2006, there were 11,400 Bahamians registered on pornographic or sex group websites such as sexsearch.com and adultfriendfinder.com. "It is growing by leaps and bounds so you can expect to have the problem of Internet porn in The Bahamas," he said. "What we have seen now with the opening of the cellular world is that persons are now using their cell phones to generate and transmit these pornographic materials?most of them from the...
Mariah Carey And Nick Cannon Get Married In The Bahamas
2008-05-03 00:00:00 The New York Post reports Mariah Carey, 38, and Nick Cannon, 27, were secretly married at Mariah's new home in Eleuthera in the Bahamas. "There was no prenup - there wasn't time," a source told the paper. A Mariah friend said, "Everyone is happy to s
MARIAH CAREY MARRIES NICK CANNON IN THE BAHAMAS?
2008-05-02 03:28:00 The NY Post is reporting that Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon eloped in the Bahamas yesterday. Are these two the new fifteen minute couple like Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds?...
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Fergie - Green Bikini Candids in the Bahamas
2008-04-22 14:48:00 Copyright © 2008 Hot Celebs Home. Visit the original article at http://www.hotcelebshome.com/fe-rgie-green-bikini-candids-in-th-e-bahamas/.
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A Chance To Win A Trip to the Bahamas from KFC
2008-04-22 09:49:00 To launch KFC?s warm and melty toasted wrap, they are inviting everyone to take the toasted wrap challenge! A great reward in the form of an all expense paid Bahamas vacation may be what?s waiting for you if you participate! All you need to do is answer a series of questions to determine which toasted wrap is ...
Fergie in Bikini on a Beach in the Bahamas
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Fergie with bikini on a beach in the Bahamas
2008-04-21 16:02:00 Fergie with bikini on a beach in the Bahamas. Visit site for more fresh celebrity photos, candids, photoshoots, gossip, rumors, paparazzi pictures, entertainment news
Ryan And Krissie Headed To The Bahamas? For The Off Week
2008-04-21 07:57:00 According to Krissie Newman’s new post on Krissies Korner her and Ryan headed to the Bahama’s for this past week while the Cup series drivers had the week off. Sound like they had a good relaxing time. Head over there and check out her post. Hopefully that got Ryan some needed down time too cool off ...
Fergie?s Kick Ass Bikini Body On Vacation In The Bahamas
2008-04-21 05:02:00 It’s always a pleasure to get some celebrity bikini candids and to get some of Stacy "Fergie" Ferguson is truly something special. Here she is on vacation with her fiance Josh Duhamel in the Bahamas… Definitely one of the best bikini bodies out there. See more and in high resolution here. Similar Posts:Mega Post: “Movies Rock” ...
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Director Of The Bahamas Department Of Meteorology Calls For More Attention
2008-04-15 23:42:00 Expert Calls For More Attention To Climate Change Issues: BY VANESSA C. ROLLE - Nassau, Bahamas: The worldwide effort to combat the effects of climate change is not far removed from The Bahamas. On the home front, officials continue to suggest ways the local population can do its part to reduce the impact of global warming. All over the world the movement is growing to address global warming. "One of our major threats is sea level rise," said Dr. Arthur Rolle, director of the Bahamas Department of Meteorology. "With a population of 300,000 and 80 percent living within one kilometer of the coastline, you will see how potentially dangerous that is for our residents. The way to curb it is for us to do whatever we can to adapt to sea level rise situations." Climate change, he explained, means that there will be an increase in the intensity of storms. "We saw that in 2004 when we had Frances and Jeanne. Frances covered the entire Bahamas. So each one of those islands was experien...
HIV/AIDS Awareness Message Hits The Streets Of The Bahamas
2008-03-29 23:30:00 HIV/AIDS Awareness In Rawson Square: By Sasha L. Lightbourne - Nassau, Bahamas: With HIV/AIDS on the increase among young persons in The Bahamas, one group felt it necessary to take the message of awareness and prevention to the streets. Youth Ambassadors for Positive Living (YAPL) took to Rawson Square on Friday to educate and inform young people about the overwhelming epidemic of HIV/AIDS within The Bahamas. Keith Kemp, chairman of YAPL, told the Bahama Journal that there was a need to take a different approach to awareness and prevention education. "We are here in Rawson Square because we as a youth organization are moving our information from a classroom type setting or church or youth group in terms of presentation and are looking at bringing information to the streets to the average persons," Mr. Kemp said. He said that his group has found that many young persons don?t attend youth groups and they don?t attend churches. "They aren?t going to churches anymore where the...
The Bahamas is one of the strongest advocates of human rights in the wester
2008-03-14 00:33:00 U.S. official lauds Bahamas as strong human rights advocate: By ROGAN M. SMITH, Guardian Senior Reporter - Nassau, Bahamas: A recently released U.S. report on human rights in The Bahamas expressed serious concern about complaints of police and prison guard abuse, delays in court trials, lengthy pre-trial detentions and discrimination against persons of Haitian descent. The report noted concerns about the lack of government transparency with regards to investigations of human rights abuses and the plight of Haitians living in The Bahamas whose claims to citizenship were not resolved speedily. The report was released by the U.S. government on Tuesday. Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy, Dr. Brent Hardt said, however, that The Bahamas was one of the strongest advocates of human rights in the western hemisphere and has a "commendable record." "It's important to note that The Bahamas stood out among Caribbean countries in its support for key human rights resolutions...
A Call To Legalize Gambling In The Bahamas For Locals
2008-03-11 23:20:00 Legalize Gambling, D’Aguilar Urges: By Tameka Lundy - Nassau, Bahamas: Businessman Dionisio D’Aguilar has a simple solution to the illegality of Bahamians who are intent on flaunting the law and gambling: legalize it. He advanced the position Monday that the government should remove the legal impediment to gambling for locals and accrue revenue through taxation. "Let’s get on and get over this topic. It is so rife. It’s everywhere in this country. Everyone is gambling. Everyone sees it. It’s happening in the country and the government isn’t making one dollar off it," said Mr. D’Aguilar on Monday while on the Issues of The Day talk show on radio Love 97. "I don’t care what the churches say – and I may be controversial here. It’s happening and I don’t know where you live, but I live on this island. I see all the web shops." Mr. D’Aguilar, who is also the president of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce, said the chamber does not have an official position on g...
The Bahamas is one of six countries in the Caribbean region that elected no
2008-03-07 23:51:00 Laing: Petrocaribe Fervor Dimming - By Tameka Lundy: Nassau, Bahamas: Enthusiasm has waned for the Petrocaribe initiative, proposed by Venezuela as a mechanism under which Caribbean nations would access oil at a cut rate, State Minister for Finance Zhivargo Laing has asserted. The current Free National Movement Government has, for now, chosen not to endorse the measure. The high cost of oil, which has dogged Caribbean nationals left to reap the repercussions of external factors that are contributing to the steep increases, is a matter that is occupying the attention of CARICOM officials as they meet here this week. Those officials are also discussing the wider cost of living issue. "All of us have to concede that we in the region are really price takers when it comes to the cost of fuel," Mr Laing acknowledged at the conclusion of the Council for Trade and Economic Development [COTED] meeting at the Sheraton Resort on Cable Beach. "We do not have either in our numbers or i...
Domestic Violence's A Major Concern In The Bahamas
2008-03-04 00:17:00 Domestic Violence Remains Major Concern: By Sasha L. Lightbourne - Nassau, Bahamas: Reported domestic disputes decreased from 1,361 cases in 2006 to 1,138 cases in 2007, according to statistic released by the Royal Bahamas Police Force. However, according to a local psychologist, those numbers may not be a "true reflection" of cases in The Bahamas. "Domestic violence has been a problem and continues to be a problem and confronts us on a daily basis," said Dr. Sandra Dean-Patterson, who spoke to the Bahama Journal recently. "Persons live with violent situations daily. The police will tell you and the hospitals will tell you that on a daily basis they see the victims of this violence." Dr. Patterson said much needs to be done to address domestic violence in The Bahamas. "We will never do enough until we can get rid of domestic violence completely," she said. "We just have to keep fighting and keep battling." She said there is a need to enact stronger domestic violence legisla...
The Venomous Lionfish Proliferates In The Bahamas
2008-03-02 05:18:00 Lionfish Proliferation: By Macushla N. Pinder - Nassau, Bahamas: Increasing in numbers, the venomous lionfish has already reportedly spread to parts of the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean and as far north as the Carolinas as well as in Bermuda. But local fisheries officials feel they may have the answer to keeping those numbers at manageable level. Citing an article in the December issue of Dive Training magazine, Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources, Larry Cartwright said one way to combat the lionfish might be to give it economic value as food source. "In North Carolina, they are been caught in sufficient quantity such that some fishermen have started including them in boxes of mixed catch sold skinned and filleted at a discounted price," he said, quoting the article. "Their venom does not taint the meat and those who have tasted say that lionfish are quite good like tilapia. One lionfish researcher ? a sushi fan - has even samp...
Mariah Carey Goes Topless In The Bahamas
2008-02-25 17:53:00 Mariah Carey has treated herself to a $5 million home in the Bahamas. The exclusive Caribbean destination consists of four detached buildings connected by marble walkways and terraces. It boasts four bedrooms and five bathrooms. Mimi was recently spotted topless on the beaches near her new home, wearing a skimpy little bikini bottom and carrying a glass ...
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Plagued With Diabetes In The Bahamas
2008-02-18 23:30:00 Plagued with sugar: By Kermit B. Fernander - Nassau, Bahamas: When Mrs. Smith says she "has sugar", she means she has diabetes. But, to be honest, the Bahamian expression "having sugar" is misleading for the simple reason that sugar in the blood (also called blood sugar or blood glucose) is a vital component of blood, and without it we cannot live. When there are excessive amounts of sugar in the blood, this condition is known as diabetes. At the moment, far too many Bahamians have been diagnosed with diabetes, and this is of great concern to our local health authorities. Recently, Minister of Health and Social Development, Dr. Hubert Minnis, warned the public ? yet again ? about the escalating threat of diabetes and other chronic, non-communicable diseases. Labeling diabetes a chronic, debilitating and costly disease with severe complications, Dr. Minnis said: "In The Bahamas, it is estimated that approximately 10 percent of our population is living with diabetes, with the pr...
Johnny Depp filming in the Bahamas
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The level of criminality in The Bahamas has gotten out of hand says former
2008-02-11 23:23:00 Case Backlog Frustrates Police: By Candia Dames - Nassau, Bahamas: Many police officers are frustrated by the inability of the powers that be to deal with the tremendous backlog of cases that exist, according to former Commissioner of Police B. K. Bonamy. Mr. Bonamy said as a result some police officers are losing the will to perform their jobs effectively. The former commissioner, who was a guest on the Love 97/JCN TV programme "Jones and Company" on Sunday, said the courts appear overwhelmed by the numbers of cases they have to deal with. "The police see that nothing is happening with that, so they turn a blind eye to things they are supposed to be dealing with," Mr. Bonamy said. "You put people before the courts and you don?t hear about them any longer, then they (the police) step back." Mr. Bonamy also said the level of criminality in The Bahamas has gotten out of hand. One reason for this state of affairs is that many police officers are not enforcing the laws as they re...
Wedding In The Bahamas - A Helping Guide
2008-02-10 09:52:00 To have your wedding in the Bahamas it wont take you as much effort as you think. Thoughts of having a wedding in the Bahamas should bring to mind beautiful scenery, beautiful background music and glorious weather.
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Rihanna does a concert at the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas
2008-02-05 16:20:00 I've always wanted to go there...Rihanna and Joss Stone at the Max Azria 2008 Fall Collection Rihanna ..clothes fabulous as usual!!Usher - Lets Make Love In The Club (High Quality..take a listen)
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Rihanna Performs in the Bahamas!
2008-02-05 12:21:00 Rihanna performs during the Z100 Party Plane with DKNY JEANS held at the Atlantis, Paradisw Island in the Bahamas.Rihanna is the new definition of SEXY. The star saw her star rose really high when she released that single called umbrella last summer. Her hottness factor also went up as well. Rihanna was invited by z100 to the perform at the Z100 and DKNY parties on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Rihanna who recently lost the NRJ award to Britney Spears performed all her hit singles for the crowd in the Bahmas.
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Cameron Diaz and Scott Speedman Heat Up the Bahamas!
2008-02-03 11:44:00 Cameron Diaz has been taking a break from the dating scene for the past few months but may be ready to settle down with one Hollywood hottie by the name of Scott Speedman. Most of you will remember Scott from his role as Ben Covington on Felicity but the relatively subdued actor plans to make a ...
Cameron Diaz and Scott Speedman Heat Up the Bahamas!
2008-02-01 08:17:00 Cameron Diaz has been taking a break from the dating scene for the past few months but may be ready to settle down with one Hollywood hottie by the name of Scott Speedman. Most of you will remember Scott from his role as Ben Covington on Felicity but the relatively subdued actor plans to make a big screen comeback this year with The Strangers and Adoration. And while news of a comeback seems a little shocking for the struggling actor, reports of a romance with actress Cameron Diaz are even more surprising. Cameron Diaz: Photo Credit: Carrie Devorah/ WENN Scott Speedman: Photo Credit: Nikki Nelson/ WENN Reports claim that Scott and Cameron got hot and heavy on the beaches of the Bahamas, where the two lovebirds spent a lover's holiday.
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Autistic Children And Family Life In The Bahamas
2008-01-21 13:53:00 Stresses of autistic children on families: By Nadine Thomas-Brown, Guardian Lifestyles Reporter - Nassau, Bahamas: A child screaming loudly, darts into the men's rest room, her father scrambling to stop her. He asks a small boy trying to gain access if he minds using the women's rest room, while he waits for his daughter to emerge. "She is a special needs child, she is not being hurt" he tells onlookers, as the child's loud wails could be heard. "What's wrong they ask?" He explain that she is autistic. Outside, her little sister, rhetorically asks "Why do I have to have a sister like that?" Dad returns and reveals that the autistic child is 13, and tells onlookers that they noticed something was wrong with their child at around 18 months when she was not hitting her milestones. He excuses himself again and returns with the teenager. The hair peeping out from under her baseball cap is lank and wet with sweat, her face puffy from crying. She is sniffling. The crying ha...
The Real Antwone Fisher Is In The Bahamas For The First Time To Hand Out Aw
2008-01-20 05:29:00 The real Antwone Fisher: By SHAVAUGHN MOSS, Special Sections Editor - EXCLUSIVE The Denzel Washington-directed movie Antwone Fisher, in which Derek Luke starred was riveting ? all true, and about the life of Antwone Fisher. Luke's performance tugged at your heart, which ached for the character he played, but when you see pictures of the real Antwone Fisher, the first thing you notice is those mesmerizing eyes, which seem to tell the tale of his life better than any Hollywood movie. They just pull you in! And if you're one of the lucky ones, you just may have a chance to meet the real Antwone Fisher. He arrives in New Providence today to hand out awards to winners of the U.S. Embassy's Martin Luther King Jr. sponsored essay competition, which was open to students in grades 10-12 from throughout the archipelago. This will be Fisher's first trip to this country, and in an exclusive interview with The Guardian on Wednesday, he said he is looking forward to the visit which...
US Recession Fears... The Bahamas will weather the bumpy ride just fine, pr
2008-01-17 04:54:00 US Recession Fears Bahamas Economy Still to Grow: By QUINCY PARKER - Nassau, Bahamas: While US financial observers and policymakers struggle to avert what some see as an impending recession in that country, State Minister for Finance Zhivargo Laing says The Bahamas will weather the bumpy ride just fine, providing the downturn doesn?t last too long. Consumer spending in the US, which accounts for two-thirds of America?s economic activity, had been showing resilience even as gas prices rose and the housing market fell, but observers have noted a sharp pullback in that spending that, if continued, may tip the US economy into recession. In fact, a chief economist at a leading financial commentator in the US was quoted by the Associated Press as saying its possible that the US has already entered a recession. "When all is said and done, we have probably entered into a recession. The weakness in the holiday season was the tipping point," said Carl Steidtmann, chief economist at Delo...
Wayne Munroe - President of The Bahamas Bar Association Applauds New System
2008-01-15 04:20:00 Bar Assoc. President Applauds New System To Speed Up Trials: By Candia Dames - Nassau, Bahamas: President of the Bar Association Wayne Munroe has applauded a recent announcement by Chief Justice Sir Burton Hall that he will re-introduce a system intended to speed up the time in which matters are brought before the courts. "I would welcome the reintroduction of any system where people understand that if you charge a man with a serious offence you should give him the opportunity to either be convicted if he is guilty or be shown not to be guilty as early as possible," Mr. Munroe said in an interview with The Bahama Journal. Last October, Minister of National Security Tommy Turnquest revealed that there were 114 murder suspects on bail. He said that up to September 2007, there were 39 people out on bail who were charged with rape, and more than 189 people on bail who were charged with armed robbery. His revelation came amid ongoing concerns that people on bail are responsible for...
Autism is becoming more prevalent in The Bahamas
2008-01-10 00:10:00 Autism On The Rise: By TOSHEENA ROBINSON-BLAIR - Nassau, Bahamas: Imagine wanting to speak, but the only sound that comes out is a grunt or squeal. Imagine being so over stimulated by things like a bright light or a whirring fan, that all you can do is bang your head against a wall, or hold your ears and rock back and forth. People living with autism find it hard to make sense of the world around them, and according to the experts, the lifelong brain disorder - normally diagnosed in early childhood - is becoming more prevalent in The Bahamas. "Over the past several years we have noticed an increase in the number of children presenting autistic tendencies," said Carolyn Hall Knowles, special education officer at the Ministry of Education. "The Stapledon School and the Garvin Tynes Primary School Autism Unit are two learning institutions that provide instructional and life skills to students with autism." Her comments came during a brief opening ceremony Monday afternoon to ...
Alaska or the Bahamas?
2008-01-08 01:22:00 I’m not sure which place I would want to go to more, if I was to take one of those cruises. I would enjoy the sun and fun in the Bahamas. Some of those cruise ships stop at certain islands and let you spend the day there shopping and just enjoying the local culture. Now ...
Climate Change Impact On The Bahamas
2007-12-19 04:22:00 Warning On Climate Change’s Impact on Bahamas: By Rolanda Epstein - Nassau, Bahamas: The Bahamas has become vulnerable to the effects of climate change with its marine life facing threats, according to the Director of Meteorology and Chairman of the National Climate Change Committee Arthur Rolle. Mr. Rolle told the Bahama Journal on Monday The Bahamas could possibly be severely affected in the years to come due to a rise in the sea level. Mr. Rolle attended the recent United Nations Climate Control Conference in Bali where representatives from more than 180 participating countries discussed a secure climate future for all nations. Also attending the conference was Minister of Public Works and Transport Dr. Earl Deveaux, who addressed the attendees on The Bahamas’ views on climate control. In 1996, a study commissioned by the government of The Bahamas showed that the maximum temperatures were increasing along with the rise in rainfall on New Providence, according to Mr. Rol...
The Bahamas Find ?Bronze Lining? In Gusmao Case
2007-12-07 03:30:00 As the drama in the Rebeca Gusmao doping case unfolds, there?s at least one swimming organization to benefit from the possible forfeiting of medals that Gusmao won during the recent Pan American Games: The Bahamas. (more?)
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The Bahamas Find ?Bronze Lining? In Gusmao Case
2007-12-06 23:21:00 As the drama in the Rebeca Gusmao doping case unfolds, there?s at least one swimming organization to benefit from the possible forfeiting of medals that Gusmao won during the recent Pan American Games: The Bahamas. (more?)
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Bahamas: The United States Embassy Donates To HIV/AIDS Fight In The Bahamas
2007-12-01 00:02:00 U.S. Makes Donation To HIV/AIDS Fight: By Sasha L. Lightbourne - Nassau, Bahamas: The United States Embassy yesterday donated $25,000 to five local organizations to help defray the cost of fighting HIV/AIDS in The Bahamas in one of the first crucial undertakings on this front for new U.S. Ambassador to The Bahamas Ned Siegel. The five organizations that benefited were the AIDS Foundation [$5,930, the Bahamas National Network for Positive Living (BNN) [$5,000, Focus on Youth [$5,455], HIV/AIDS Secretariat [$5,000] and Youth Ambassadors for Positive Living [$4,000]. The donation came ahead of World Aids Day which will be commemorated around the globe on December 1st under the theme "Take the Lead… Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise." "I think that the US Embassy is demonstrating their interests in helping to assist with HIV/AIDS discrimination," said Wellington Adderley, BNN representative. "The cheques will be used to assist persons living with the disease to be more articulate in ...
It?s better in the Bahamas!
2007-11-27 21:07:00 Acting Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Bahamas T. Brent Symonette made welcoming remarks yesterday to the openning session of a Workshop on Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) International Cooperation for States from the Caribbean Region hosted in Nassau where he announced that:?As you are aware The Bahamas, signed the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty on 4th February, 2005, and I trust that I will be able to deposit the Instrument of Ratification with the Secretary-General of the United Nations before the conclusion of this Work-shop.?Today the International Herald Tribune reports that Prime Minister Symonette has:?signed the instrument of ratification and sent it to United Nations headquarters, the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization said.?This action makes the Bahamas the 141st state to have ratified the CTBT, following the examples of the Dominican Republic in September (loyal rea...
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Swimming with celebrity dolphins in the Bahamas
2007-11-19 13:36:00 Dolphin Encounters attraction on Blue Lagoon Island in the BahamasWriter Julia Stein got a once-in-a-lifetime experience recently when she visited Blue Lagoon Island in the Bahamas, and met several celebrities. If you?re starting to think of superstars, well they?re not really of the human form; they?re dolphins. In the current issue of MACO Destinations, Julia writes:?Coming right up to me, kissing my cheek and begging for a hug was a real-life celebrity. This was Jake, one of the dolphins that starred as Flipper in the 1996 movie of the same name, and he seemed as pleased as Punch to see me. Jake is one of the 19 Atlantic bottlenose dolphins at the Dolphin Encounters attraction on Blue Lagoon Island in the Bahamas. In fact, quite a few of the dolphins are famous, having also starred in Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen?s 2001 movie Holiday in the Sun and TV shows all over the world. Jake and his aquatic friends really seemed thrilled to have me, and the others in my small group, take par...
The Bahamas Pledges Continued Support For The Organisation of American Stat
2007-11-18 15:16:00 Smith Pledges Continued Support for OAS Haiti Mission By Lindsay Thompson - Nassau, Bahamas: Ambassador to the US and Permanent Representative to the Organisation of American States C A Smith has pledged The Bahamas’ continued support to OAS peace initiatives in Colombia and Haiti, and welcomed the OAS’s pledge of support to The Bahamas, Haiti and the Dominican Republic in the wake of Tropical Storm Noel Ambassador Smith presented his Credentials to the OAS Secretary-General His Excellency Jose Miguel Insulza during a ceremony at the OAS Headquarters in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, November 13. The Bahamas joined the OAS in 1982, as the 31st member, on the premise that, collectively, they could address issues of common concern. Hence, a seat on the Permanent Council serves as an avenue for such matters. "We in The Bahamas recognise that increased hemispheric solidarity with countries whom we share history, culture and economic, social and political challenges was an undenia...
Burger King - Win a Trip to the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas
2007-11-09 19:46:00 Participate : BURGER KING® “KING OF ATLANTIS” SWEEPSTAKES Timing : The Sweepstakes begins at 12:00:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (”EST”) on November 5, 2007 and ends online at 11:59:59 p.m. EST on December 3, 2007 (the “Entry Period”). (See Rule 5, below, for mail-in entry deadline.) Limit : Limit one (1) entry per person regardless of method of ...
"It's About Education, Education, Education..." : Can The Bahamas Import Th
2007-11-07 04:19:00 Irish prosperity has been described recently as a "miracle" and countries who have not experienced such prosperity inevitably ask: "Can we import the Irish miracle?" Answering that question is not an easy task, but let's start with a bit of history. In 1841 before the potato famine of 1845 the present Republic had a population of 6.5 million people; and between 1845 and 1926 the population shrunk to 3 million as a result of famine, emigration and the guerrilla war of independence (1919-1922). And it declined further to a low of 2.8 million in 1961 because of ? * The negative impact of policies to reduce the British presence, * Strongly socialist and pro-labor policies that shackled the private sector. * An agricultural economy that exported primarily to Great Britain, and * An educational system that supported those objectives. There were no free public high schools and tertiary education was two good but traditional universities. The focus of educators, clerics, pl...
The Bahamas Will Not Sign The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) With The
2007-11-02 23:15:00 GOV'T: WE WON'T SIGN EPA: By VERNON CLEMENT JONES, Senior Business Reporter - Nassau, Bahamas: The Bahamas appears to have made good on what many had hoped was just a threat, announcing Tuesday it will not sign the economic partnership with Europe. "The Bahamas representative at this (CARICOM) meeting has announced that we will not be signing the EPA at this juncture," said Hank Ferguson, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce point man on trade talks now underway in Jamaica. "What it means is that the country's exports will lose their duty-free access, at least in the short term, and be subject to 12- to 14-percent tax. "This (is) particularly disturbing to the private sector of The Bahamas." The announcement came Tuesday as The Bahamas rejoined other CARICOM nations at the negotiating table for a final and crucial round of talks aimed at determining which among them were prepared to sign onto the deal this month — an effort to meet the December 31 deadline. Gary Russell, who...
NCL Still Loves the Bahamas
2007-11-01 12:11:00 Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) just keeps getting better. New ships, new itineraries and now, a re-commitment to the Bahamas which helped NCL come onto the scene over forty years ago. NCL announced they will be cruising to Grand Bahama Island again, and will be increasing its presence in the Bahamas by 32 cruises, most of which will be stops made by its newest “It” Girl, the Norwegian Gem. One of her sisters, the Norwegian Jewel, will be making the initial stop in Grand Bahama Island and Nassau out of Miami on a cruise November 15, 2007. This Bahamas Getaway cruise will be a regular offer by NCL, who is doing an excellent job of maintaining its place among the Big Three in cruising!
Vacation in the Bahamas
2007-10-06 17:49:00 Have you wanted to walk along warm, white beaches? Indulge in fresh Caribbean seafood? Relax next to crystal waters? Then perhaps you should consider a trip to the Bahamas. The Bahamas Guide will help you to plan the vacation of your dreams. It is a comprehensive guide to everything Bahamas related, from how to get ... |
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