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Underwater Filming Competition and Workshop Coming to Bimini, Bahamas - Dec 10, 2013 - 1:03:56 AM
Bimini Sands and Neal
Watson’s Hammer Headquarters are proud to announce their 2014 Shark
Showdown Video Week January 25-February 01, 2014. Join underwater film
legends Howard and Michele Hall along with the GATES underwater team for
a week of sun, sand, sharks and shooting.
Bimini has been at the
forefront of shark science and shark conservation for decades with the
establishment of the world renowned Bimini Biological Field Station
(Sharklab), the world’s first Shark Free Marina and as part of the
Bahamas Shark Sanctuary. Divers have also enjoyed countless species...
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International
American Airlines and US Airways merger finalised - Dec 9, 2013 - 6:29:36 PM
US Airways will join oneworld® with effect from March
31, 2014, following completion today of its merger with alliance
founding member American Airlines. All its regional affiliates,
operating under the US Airways Express brand, will also transition to oneworld at the same time.
Their entry into oneworld
with effect from the first flights on March 31, 2014 will follow
immediately upon their exit from the Star Alliance with the final
flights on March 30, 2014. All parties are taking every effort to
ensure that the alliance transition is as seamless as possible for
customers.
Until the full integration of American Airlines and US
Airways...
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Bahamas Information Services Updates
Bernard Nottage statement on the home invasion & robbery of Acting Prime Minister, Philip Brave Davis - Dec 9, 2013 - 5:47:20 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - The
following is a statement given at a press conference the afternoon of
December 9th, 2013 Dr. Bernard J. Nottage MP Minister of National
Security on the robbery at the home of the Deputy Prime Minister, and Acting Prime Minister this
morning:
As you are by now aware, shortly after 7 am this morning,
three armed bandits drove into the yard of the home of the Deputy Prime
Minister in a silver Honda vehicle and accosted his chauffeur at
gunpoint. The chauffeur was assaulted and robbed by one of the felons
who demanded cash.
I am happy to report that we have a break in the case and we expect to have an early resolution with the help of the public.
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International
Bethel signs Mandela Book of Condolences - Dec 9, 2013 - 5:11:50 PM
LONDON,
UK - HE Eldred Bethel, High Commissioner, signed a Book of Condolence
for the late Nelson Mandela at South Africa House in London on Monday 9
December 2013.
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (18 July
1918 – 5 December 2013) was a South African anti-apartheid
revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist who served as President of
South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the first black South African to
hold the office, and the first elected in a fully representative
democratic election. His government focused on dismantling the legacy of
apartheid through tackling institutionalised racism, poverty and
inequality, and fostering racial reconciliation.
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International
Newry signs Mandela Book of Condolences - Dec 9, 2013 - 4:23:47 PM
 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 9) -- His Excellency Dr. Eugene
Newry, Bahamas Ambassador to the United States, this afternoon signed the book
of condolences to former South Africa President Nelson Mandela at the South
African Embassy, 3051 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. Mr. Mandela,
who died on Thursday, December 5, was loved and revered in The Bahamas.
Indeed,
former Prime Minister Sir Lynden Pindling was chairman of the 1985 Commonwealth
Heads of Government (CHOGM) meeting held in Nassau when Commonwealth Leaders
signed The Nassau Accord that, among...
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Bahamas Information Services Updates
DPM Brave Davis statement on armed robbery at his home - Dec 9, 2013 - 4:12:24 PM
 Nassau, Bahamas - The following is a statement by the Deputy Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Davis:
As has been reported, an armed robbery was committed at my home this morning.
Unfortunately,
a member of my security detail did receive minor injuries. We are
grateful for his service and wish him a speedy recovery.
I
have asked the Police Commissioner to provide the public with frequent
updates regarding their ongoing The business of the government
continues. Today, I am in the Exumas, as scheduled, with Minister Jerome
My wife and I were not harmed during the robbery, thank God. But the
number of Bahamians who are the victims of violence does remain
unacceptably high.
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B.U.T. Responds to Minister D. Shane Gibson - Dec 9, 2013 - 12:59:21 PM
Belinda Wilson,
President of the Bahamas Union of Teachers wants to state unequivocally
that it was the BUT who wrote a letter to the Minister of Labour D Shane
Gibson since October 7th 2013 informing him that after weeks of
conciliation in the Department of Labour the trade disputes filed by the
union were not being resolved and requested that he exercises his
powers as it relates to the Industrial Tribunal.
BUT
wishes to confirm that seven (7) weeks after writing Minister D Shane
Gibson, a letter dated November 22nd 2013 was received from the
Industrial Tribunal informing that matters were referred to the
Industrial Tribunal. As the matters were NOT specified another letter
was received by the Union from the Industrial Tribunal on Monday,
December 2nd 2013 listing the...
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Bahamas Information Services Updates
Prime Minister Christie leaves for Mandela's funeral - Dec 8, 2013 - 11:06:09 PM
Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry G.
Christie led a ministerial delegation earlier today to the Republic of
South Africa to attend the state memorial service for former South
African president Nelson Mandela.
The memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday morning and the viewing of the body will take place on Wednesday of this week.
The
official delegation includes the Minister of Tourism, Hon. Obie
Wilchcombe; the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Fred Mitchell; Senior
Policy Advisor, Sir Baltron Bethel and Foreign Service staff...
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International
Trumpet Awards Foundation President Hosts Bahamas Consul General Rolle - Dec 7, 2013 - 2:04:55 PM
ATLANTA, Georgia - Trumpet Awards Foundation, Inc. founder, president
and CEO Xernona Clayton hosted a "Meet and Welcome to Atlanta" reception
for the Hon. Randy E. Rolle,
Bahamas Consul General at the prestigious Commerce
Club in downtown Atlanta on Monday.
Ms. Clayton was joined by Trumpet Awards Foundation board member Thomas Dortch
and invited guests comprised of business executives and community leaders to
greet the newly appointed Bahamas Consul General, who officially took office in
July 2013. At the age of 38, he was appointed by
the Rt.
Hon. Perry G. Christie,
Bahamas Prime Minister as the second youngest consul general to ever hold the
office and represent The Commonwealth of The Bahamas.
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Bahamas Information Services Updates
DPM Davis and Urban Development’s Communique to Parliament On Small Home Repairs - Dec 6, 2013 - 7:41:34 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - The following are remarks by the Deputy Prime
Minister, the Hon. Philip Brave Davis:
When the Progressive
Liberal Party Government came to power just over eighteen (18) months
ago, we met a Bahamas that needed a serious change of course. The
warning sirens were ablast given that this country had become so far
adrift in terms of policy and economy.
This caring PLP
Government made two key decisions in preparation for this fiscal year.
The first was to transfer the portfolio of Small Home Repairs from
Ministry of Housing to the Urban Renewal Commission...
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Bahamas Information Services Updates
Small Home Repair Project impacting thousands of Bahamians says Minister of Works - Dec 6, 2013 - 7:01:54 PM
Nassau, The Bahamas – Deputy Prime Minister
and Minister of Works and Urban Renewal Philip “Brave” Davis said the
Government’s Small Home Repair Project organised by Urban Renewal
Commission is impacting thousands of lives through repairs and
employment. He presented a communication to Parliament on Wednesday,
December 4 on the progress of the Small Home Repair Project which was
launched on November 15. Contracts have been issued to repair homes in
“urban” areas.
“This government believes in “bettering of the
lives of all Bahamians and particularly the most disadvantaged,” said
Minister Davis. “We do not play politics with poverty. Poverty,
especially to those who live it, is no joke. We promised the Bahamian
people to “take prompt and affirmative action where necessary to ensure
that all citizens of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas live in a safe and
peaceful environment, where all the basic necessities of life are
accessible and attainable.”...
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Bahamas Information Services Updates
Bahamas Governor General statement on Nelson Mandela's death - Dec 6, 2013 - 5:07:38 PM
 Nassau, Bahamas - The
following is a Statement by Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes on the
death of Former South African President, Nelson Mandela:
All
of us in The Bahamas are in deep sympathy with Mrs. Mandela, the
Mandela family and the Government and people of South Africa as they
mourn the loss of their beloved former President Nelson Rolihlahla
Mandela. At the same time we celebrate with them his extraordinary life
and example to the world.
Nelson
Mandela placed his indelible stamp on the history of humankind late in
the 20th century, a century which saw the most tumultuous upheavals, the
greatest wars and conflicts and, perhaps, the greatest cast of leaders
ever to assemble on the world He led no great armies on the bloody
battlefields...
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Bahamas Information Services Updates
Bahamas welcomes new Ambassador from China - Dec 6, 2013 - 3:10:31 PM
NASSAU, The Bahamas - The Commonwealth of
the Bahamas is looking forward to strengthening its relationship with the
People’s Republic of China across a wide-range including trade,
technical exchange, education and tourism. This, according to Governor
General Sir Arthur Foulkes, as he accepted Letters of Credence from Yuan
Guisen, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, during a ceremony
at Government House on Thursday, December 5, 2013. He replaced
Ambassador Hu Shan, who left the country November 9, 2013.
The
Bahamas and China established diplomatic relations16 years ago and have
engaged in a number of technical and cultural agreements beneficial to
both countries.“People from China have come to The Bahamas, witnessed...
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Bahamas Ministry of Finance releases IDB Study on economic & social impacts of VAT - Dec 6, 2013 - 2:00:49 PM
 Nassau, Bahamas -
Today the Ministry of Finance released the IDB’s study on the economic
and social impact of a value added tax in The Bahamas.
This is a highly
technical research, fully calibrated to the local circumstances and
based on a complete representation of the Bahamian economy. For
reference, the study presents the impacts of alternative rates for the
VAT in combination with corresponding, alternative compensating cuts in
customs tariffs and excise rates. This includes the structure set out in
the draft legislation, with a standard VAT rate of 15% and a rate of
10% for hotel accommodations and food and beverage sales in hotels...
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Minister Gray announces fire fighting equipment fundraiser for MICAL community - Dec 6, 2013 - 1:25:22 PM
Nassau, The Bahamas --
Minister of Agriculture,Marine Resources & Local Government V.
Alfred Gray announced Thursday, Dec. 5, that fire fighting equipment for
the MICAL community are on the way. And he encouraged anonymous Nassau
residents who are native to the islands in the south to support the
fundraising drive for the vital service."In my constituency, there are
five islands: Acklins, Crooked Island, Mayaguana, Inagua, and Long Cay.
The only one of those islands which has a fire engine or fire fighting
equipment is the island of Inagua," said Minister Gray.
"All
of the other four do not have any fire fighting equipment, and because
of that, whenever a fire occurred previously, they had to use buckets of
water from the sea, and the wells, and of course you can imagine that..."
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Caribbean News
Caribbean Fisheries Authorities to Discuss Emergent Fishing Technology - Dec 6, 2013 - 12:21:04 PM
CFRM states explore Fish Aggregating Device (FAD) as cost-cutting emergent technology
Belize
City, Belize - For several years, the Caribbean region has been
exploring the use of an emergent technology for increasing catch of deep
sea fishes such as tunas at a much lower cost. This technology, dubbed
Fish Aggregating Devices (FAD), has already been deployed with limited
use in some Caribbean countries, and fisheries authorities are now
looking at prospects of their wider use in the region, but conservation
and proper management are at the heart of any prospect of success.
In
order for the Caribbean to derive tangible benefits from the use of
FAD, the devices must be properly managed and regulated. The harm that
can be done by the unplanned use of the device, and by poor management...
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Bahamas Information Services Updates
The birth of Christ celebrated during Annual Festival of Carols - Dec 6, 2013 - 11:15:58 AM
Nassau, The Bahamas – Public and private
school students throughout New Providence ushered in the Christmas
season Wednesday, December 4 during the Ministry of Education, Science
and Technology’s annual Festival of Carols at Golden Gates World
Outreach Ministries.
Representing primary, junior high and senior
schools, the students demonstrated what Christmas means to them in
song, dance, dramatisation, speech and music. The theme for the event
was “Jesus: Marvellous and Wonderful”...
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Bahamas Information Services Updates
Flags lowered to half-mast in The Bahamas to mourn Mandela - Dec 6, 2013 - 11:08:42 AM
 Nassau, Bahamas -
The
Cabinet Office announced today that, along with the rest of the world,
The Bahamas marks the passing of former President of South Africa, Mr.
Nelson Mandela.
The
Cabinet Office also announced that, with immediate effect and until his
burial, the national flag is to be flown at half-mast as a sign of
official mourning for this great statesman and world leader.
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Eight scientists sign on as Bimini Blue Coalition, Save the Bays Bimini advisors - Dec 6, 2013 - 10:31:46 AM
 On the heels of a key
ruling by the Supreme Court, the Bimini Blue Coalition has enlisted
serious scientific muscle to strengthen its claims of environmental
mismanagement on the tiny island and provide what it considers “a better
plan for Bimini.”
The non-profit group, a partner of the rapidly
growing environmental movement Save the Bays, is bringing on board top
minds and respected academicians with intimate knowledge of Bimini’s
fragile ecosystem.
According to the Coalition, each of the
scientists is volunteering and together, they are willing to advise on
sustainable alternatives and potential impacts from the current plans
for the North Bimini Ferry Terminal project
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