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Copper Theft on the Increase: Police and BTC in Joint Appeal - Dec 10, 2013 - 1:23:59 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - An unremitting onslaught by copper thieves on telecom facilities
has Police and The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) appealing to the
public for their assistance to stem the dangerous criminal attacks.
Following an uptick in copper theft activity from BTC
facilities across the country resulting in immediate disruption of phone and
data service and huge financial losses to BTC, Police Superintendent and Public
Affairs and Communications Officer Stephen Dean and BTC’s VP of Communications
and Brand, have appealed for the public’s help in bringing the criminals to
justice in a crime they say is anti nation-building and “against God and
Country.”...
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A Holistic Approach to an Efficient Water Supply System in Bahamas - Dec 6, 2013 - 2:38:22 AM
Nassau,
Bahamas - With an eye on the goal of making its water supply system more
efficient, the Bahamas Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) is making a
bold move with a ten-year comprehensive water efficiency project that
began in April 2012, funded by an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
loan. The project will not only work to tackle the problem of
non-revenue water (NRW) – the gap between the amount of water put into
the system and the amount that actually reaches customers – but will
also work on fixing the relationship between the utility and its
customers through community education and awareness efforts, a public
win-back campaign and long-term infrastructure planning to ensure the
future efficiency of the system as well...
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Largest gathering of mega-yachts for charity in the world returns to Atlantis - Oct 4, 2013 - 1:41:19 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL –
The 26th Annual ShowBoats International Boys & Girls Club
Rendezvous has announced an extraordinary entertainment lineup including
Kool & the Gang as the headlining performers for the Saturday Night
Gala, and Mike Busacca & Jessica Chavez and Steve Mariano as the
event chairs. The event will return to Atlantis, Paradise Island in the
Bahamas, taking place November 21-23, 2013. Last year’s event was a
smashing success with the most guests and yachts in attendance to date,
and this year is again shaping up to be a truly memorable weekend for
all those who attend.
“The ShowBoats International Rendezvous is
all to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County and is the
largest gathering of mega-yachts for charity in the world. The event has
raised more than $30 million to date..."
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PM Christie to Keynote at Bahamas Business Outlook 2014 - Dec 4, 2013 - 4:06:26 PM
 Nassau, Bahamas -
Prime Minister the Rt Hon. Perry Christie has confirmed that he will
deliver the Keynote Address at the 23rd Annual Bahamas Business Outlook
(BBO) scheduled for January 13th, 2014 at the Melia Nassau Beach Resort
(formerly Sheraton Nassau Resort).
“At
Outlook 2013 we were very pleased when Prime Minister Christie
expressed an interest in returning to speak in 2014. We feel privileged
that he is taking time from a hectic schedule to join us.” said Joan
Albury, President of TCL Group, founder and chief organizer of what has
come to be regarded by many as the nation’s premier business and
industry forum.
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‘Real Housewife of Atlanta’ star, Cynthia Bailey visits Bahamas for BTC Divas & Dudes promotion - Nov 29, 2013 - 6:24:54 AM
Nassau, Bahamas - The newest recruits to the
BTC Divas and Dudes promotional team were officially inducted last
night at a Welcome Reception at Nassau’s Luciano’s restaurant. The mix’n
mingle event included a motivational talk by international Super Model
and ‘Real Housewife of Atlanta’ star, Cynthia Bailey. The General
Manager of the Sheraton Resort, Edward Baten was also on hand with words
of encouragement and career tips for BTC’s newest team members.
The
Divas & Dudes programme was developed three years ago to provide
support at BTC’s many sales and marketing events. To be selected as a
Diva or Dude, applicants must first undergo an intensive screening and
interview process followed by a mini etiquette course. Carole Barnett,
manager of BTC’s events and promotions who spearheads the initiatives...
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Bahamas Ministry of Transport Statement on Cancellations of Cruise Ships to Port of Nassau - Nov 25, 2013 - 5:20:39 PM
 The Port Controller,
Commander Patrick McNeil, wishes to clarify the circumstances
surrounding today’s cancellation of the visits of the cruise ships,
Allure of the Seas, Carnival Conquest and the Disney Dream, to the Port
of Nassau.
Commander
Mcneil has reported that the Allure of the Seas, the Carnival Conquest,
and the Disney Dream were scheduled to call at the Port of Nassau on
Monday, 25th7am, and 8am, respectively. However, according to the Port
Controller, the captains of the Allure and the Conquest decided to
cancel in advance the visits to Prince George Wharf, due to a weather
system which had entered the Northwest Bahamas late Sunday evening.
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Bahamas Water Update for Chippingham area and Columbus Avenue - Nov 21, 2013 - 12:51:13 PM
 Nassau, Bahamas – The
Water and Sewerage Corporation would like to advise residents in the
Chippingham area, Columbus Avenue, in particular, that they are actively
working to improve the quality of water in their areas.
“The
Corporation takes very seriously, our service to our customers,
particularly the quality of water being provided,” said Deputy General
Manager, Robert Deal. “We are carrying out a tremendous amount of work,
with the assistance of the MIYA Group, which will ultimately improve the
performance of the water sector of our company. This work is a long
term project, and when completed, service will be much improved
throughout New Providence.”
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Baha Mar Announces Meliá at Baha Mar - Nov 19, 2013 - 9:57:29 AM
Nassau, The Bahamas -
The Chairmen of Baha Mar Ltd. and Meliá Hotels International today
signed an agreement for Meliá to operate the all-inclusive Meliá at Baha
Mar, in the luxury leisure development Baha Mar. The $3.5 billion
(U.S.) investment, comprised of 1,000 acres with more than 3,000 feet of
pristine ocean front, is just twelve minutes from Nassau International
Airport. Meliá's extensive experience and international footprint have
been key qualifiers for the expanding Spanish global group to be
selected as part of this ambitious and revolutionary project.
Baha Mar, one of the most important
destination transformation projects currently taking place in the world,
will now include five hotels, private residences, gaming, golf,
shopping, entertainment, and natural attractions that embody an
authentic Bahamian experience...
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Bahamas Young Achievers given national honors - Oct 27, 2013 - 10:08:26 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - The Ministry of Youth,
Sports & Culture highlighted the achievements of 42 young people and
those who continue to contribute to youth development in a special
awards ceremony held at the National Centre for the Performing Arts on
Thursday, October 24, 2013.
The most prestigious award, the
Minister's Cup, went to Adrian Wildgoose, a College of the Bahamas
graduate in Mass Communications, who has been using his talents to
promote social consciousness through film. Minister of Youth, Sports
& Culture Hon. Dr. Daniel Johnson personally presented the cup,
telling how Adrian was a young man who had not yet made up his mind what
he wanted to do...
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COB Alumni Scrutinize VAT Impact - Oct 25, 2013 - 2:47:12 AM
Nassau, Bahamas - Not
one to sugarcoat the issue, Gowon Bowe, AA ’97, Partner at
PricewaterhouseCoopers, told a packed gathering of college students and
faculty on Wednesday, October 23rd, that the impending Value Added Tax
(VAT) will bring with it a radical shift in the way that things occur
now and The Bahamas cannot afford to have the tax reform system fail in
its implementation.
Mr. Bowe, an alumnus of The College of The
Bahamas, returned to his alma mater for the inaugural College of The
Bahamas Alumni Leaders Series, where a panel of graduates shared frank
disclosures on the implications of VAT in The Bahamas.
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Mike Oldfield’s “Tubular Bells For Schools” Debuts in The Bahamas - Oct 24, 2013 - 2:04:46 AM
Nassau, Bahamas – It
was the album that launched Virgin Records 40 years ago in 1973 and sold
more than 17 million copies worldwide. It was rewritten to a jazzier
swing style for the 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony where the composer
performed before 1 billion people. Now, the famous Tubular Bells has
been adapted for school children as Tubular Bells For Schools. It
recently premiered at St Andrew’s School with the two men – English
composer and musician, Mike Oldfield and Sir Richard Branson, founder of
Virgin Records in attendance.
In 1973, the collaboration between
Mike Oldfield and Sir Richard Branson ignited when Oldfield just 19
years old and Virgin Records was just being established by a 22-year old
Sir Richard. The success of Tubular Bells launched Virgin Records. The
album later won a coveted Grammy Award for Best Instrumental
Composition of which an excerpt was later used in the film, “The
Exorcist...”
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$83.5M Domestic, Int'l Terminal Goes Live at LPIA: 1st Passenger Enters at 4:45 am - Oct 23, 2013 - 12:11:33 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - The early bird got the surprise.
At
4:45 am today while most of Nassau slept, a passenger bound for
Freeport, Grand Bahama on a Bahamasair flight walked through the
automatic doors of the new domestic and international terminal at Lynden
Pindling International Airport and into history, becoming the first to
enter the $83.5 million, 105,000 square foot facility as it went live.
On hand to greet her with a gift package and a broad smile was NAD President and CEO Vernice Walkine.
"It was really fun, an historic moment," said Walkine.
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Public to get sneak peek at New $83.5 Million LPIA Terminal Saturday - Oct 19, 2013 - 11:22:30 AM
 Nassau, Bahamas - The
general public will be treated to live entertainment and an afternoon of
activities when the long-awaited and highly-anticipated new terminal
that will serve domestic and international flights at Lynden Pindling
International Airport opens for a sneak peek Saturday, October 19, two
days after a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony and just before it goes
live.
"We wanted to give the general public an opportunity to see
this extraordinary new terminal that makes traveling through Nassau to
the Family Islands or to Canada, the UK or any destination other than
the U.S. an exciting and world class experience. So we are opening the
new domestic and international arrivals and departure terminal for all
to enjoy and we have an afternoon packed with family entertainment and
activities," said Vernice Walkine...
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Baha Mar Wants Recruits to Make Bahamian History - Oct 18, 2013 - 7:41:21 AM
Nassau, The Bahamas - In keeping with its
mission as the recruitment and training arm of the luxury resort, Baha
Mar Academy has been increasing its efforts to introduce the resort to
top Bahamian students and professionals both nationally and
internationally. These meetings consisted of networking events and
interviews for both full-time positions as well as internships.
Recently,
Baha Mar Academy has spoken to approximately 250 Bahamians in Atlanta,
Georgia as well as Toronto and Halifax, Canada with a powerful message –
Your future could change Bahamian history. At the events, the
recruiters provided details about Baha Mar and its impact on The Bahamas
as well as described characteristics of the ideal candidate and the
unique work culture at Baha Mar...
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Remarks by Minister Ryan Pinder at AIBT The Nassau Conference - Oct 17, 2013 - 10:04:15 AM
Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is indeed a
pleasure for me to address you today at the Nassau Conference presented
by the Association of International Banks and Trust Companies in the
Bahamas. For the second year in a row, the Ministry of Financial
Services has agreed to be the lead sponsor of The Nassau Conference. We
choose to do so for a few reasons. We certainly view The Nassau
Conference as an event that promotes continuing investment in education
of financial services professionals. We also are pleased to, for a
second year in a row, to partner with AIBT to advance one of the
initiatives I am most proud of, the provision of opportunities in the
financial services industry for students at the College of the Bahamas
seeking to develop their careers, much like many of you have done...
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Remarks by DPM Davis at the John F Kennedy Drive / Airport Gateway opening - Oct 13, 2013 - 11:40:34 AM
Nassau, Bahamas - Enclosed are Remarks by Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Philip Brave Davis at The Official Opening Ceremony of the John F Kennedy Drive / Airport Gateway:
It is a pleasure for me to participate in this ceremony to officially open the new dual-lane JFK/Airport Gateway.
Yesterday,
I had the opportunity to present a communication to the House of
Assembly on the status of major road-works projects on the island of New
Providence, which included this project along with the New Providence
Road Infrastructure Project. Today, I will provide a brief history of
the JFK Airport Gateway Project prior to remarks by our keynote speaker...
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Bahamas US Embassy Closed Monday for observation of Columbus Day and Discovery Day Holidays - Oct 11, 2013 - 12:57:24 PM
 Nassau, Bahamas - In
observance of the Bahamian Discovery Day and U.S. Columbus Day holidays,
the United States Embassy is closed from Friday, October 11 to Monday,
October 14. Please be advised that the Embassy will resume normal
business operations on Tuesday, October 15 at 8:00 a.m.
For any
emergencies involving U.S. citizens, please contact the U.S. Citizens
Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy’s Consular Section via telephone:
242-322-1181.
General information on Consular services, including
procedures for obtaining or renewing a passport or visa, is available
on the ...
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Shanty Towns Update by Bahamas Department of Environmental Health Services - Oct 9, 2013 - 10:43:52 AM
Nassau, Bahamas -
Press Statement by
Mr. Lennard Miller Asst. Director, Department of Environmental Health
Services Head of Shanty Town Unit October 8, 2013:
I would like to inform the general public of
the steady progress being made as regards t
o Shanty Towns. As
previously stated publicly, landowners were served with notices by the
Department of Environmental Health Services to comply with the
Environmental Health Services Act. In July, the Shanty Town report which
was released outlined that persons occupying these communities were
living in conditions that were environmentally substandard. These
communities were informally organized, overcrowded with illegal/poorly
constructed dwellings and improper or no sewerage disposal systems.
There was also the proliferation of derelict vehicles and garbage
accumulation...
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Ministry of Financial Services Continues Support for Financial Services Education - Oct 7, 2013 - 11:06:13 PM
Nassau, Bahamas – Continuing
its charge to foster the growth and development of the financial services
sector of The Bahamas, the Ministry of Financial Services, led by the Hon. L.
Ryan Pinder, M.P., is once again the Lead Sponsor of the 8th Annual Nassau
Conference, scheduled for Wednesday, October 16th, 2013 at the
British Colonial Hilton under the theme “
The Shift Has Occurred. How Are You Positioned?”. Reflecting
the recent upheaval and resulting changes in the global financial services
landscape, this year’s Conference will bring together industry experts and
thought leaders in a series of presentations and panel discussions around how
both individuals and companies can position themselves to remain competitive in
a new landscape...
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BAATO: Domestic Airline Operators Disadvantaged through New Domestic Terminal Fees! - Oct 7, 2013 - 11:51:47 AM
Nassau, Bahamas -
It has become aggressively difficult for
domestic airlines not to pass increased operational cost to its
customers, due to recently increased fees and airlines’ physical
transition to the new Domestic Terminal at the Lynden Pindling
International Airport (LPIA). Therefore, domestic airlines are currently
challenged with a decision to not enter into contractual agreements for
sub-lease for the new Domestic Terminal and secure alternative
accommodation off site from the LPIA.
The attorneys of domestic
operators have been engaged to review the terms and conditions of the
proposed sub-leases. This consideration is with the view to contain
their operational cost and avoid the too expensive domestic tourism
travel impact of increased airfare for the domestic airlift sector...
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