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Organization of American States (OAS)
OAS Stresses the Challenges and the Importance of Confronting Cyber-crime in a Coordinated Manner - Feb 6, 2012 - 11:34:39 PM
The
Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), José
Miguel Insulza, today highlighted the importance of labeling and
tackling cybercrime as a scourge of a transnational nature that "poses
legal, specialization, training-related challenges as well as assistance
and cooperation among the States."
At the opening session of
the Seventh Meeting of the Working Group on Cyber-crime of the Meetings
of Ministers of Justice or other Ministers or Attorneys General of the
Americas (REMJA), the OAS Secretary General stressed the "paradox" that
the rapid change of technology and telecommunications poses in
comparison with its use for negative purposes. He said that these
advances allow for...
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International :
Organization of American States (OAS)
OAS Secretary General Calls for Confronting the Causes of the Illicit Trafficking of Firearms - Feb 6, 2012 - 10:05:47 PM
 The
Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), José
Miguel Insulza, today called on the governments of the region to face
the causes of the illicit trafficking of firearms, an issue “of the
greatest importance” in a continent in which 80 percent of homicides are
committed with this type of weapon.
During the inauguration of
the seminar on the illicit trafficking of arms being held February 6, 7
and 8 in Washington, DC, the head of the Organization recalled that in
Latin America and the Caribbean “all manifestations of organized
crime—the illicit traffic of drugs, human trafficking, the illicit
traffic of migrants, money laundering, corruption, terrorism,
kidnappings, gangs—have a link to the constant flow of arms generally
from the exterior...”
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Local
Bahamas: Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, December 2011 - Feb 6, 2012 - 9:55:49 PM
Nassau - (Feb. 6, 2012) - Indications are that the domestic economy
maintained a positive, although mild, growth momentum, during the month
of December. More favourable foreign investment activity, alongside
ongoing public sector infrastructure projects, buoyed construction
output and the tourism sector benefitted from stronger seasonal hotel
earnings. The central Government’s overall deficit contracted over the
first five months of FY2011/12, occasioned by an increase in revenues
and a marginal decline in expenditures. In the monetary sector,
liquidity and external reserves rose modestly, supported by net foreign
currency inflows arising partly from foreign investment and Government’s
financing activities.
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International :
Organization of American States (OAS)
OAS to Execute a Firearms Marking Project in Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Panama, and Peru - Feb 6, 2012 - 7:50:43 PM
The
Organization of American States (OAS) will execute its program
"Promoting Firearms Marking in Latin America and the Caribbean" in
Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Panama and Peru according to a
Cooperation Agreement signed today, which establishes that the four
countries will receive the necessary equipment to identify weapons and
process registration information.
OAS Secretary General José
Miguel Insulza stated that with the signing of this agreement "the
countries will not only acquire the technical capacity to develop
specific actions to prevent and combat illegal arms trafficking but will
also show their willingness and commitment to address the challenges of
criminal activity for the security and welfare of citizens."
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Grand Bahama
Supermodel / Super Talent of the Bahamas Contestant Calls in Grand Bahama, February 11, 12 - Feb 6, 2012 - 6:27:50 PM
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - Aspiring
MODELS and SINGERS are asked to attend the screening for the
2012 Supermodel of the
Bahamas and
Super Talent o
f
the Bahamas competition event. Freeport, Grand Bahama OPEN CALLS are Friday,
February 11TH, and Saturday,
February 12TH, from 12 NOON to 5 PM at the International Bazaar.
See other Island Call Dates within.
Male / female Models should be 15 to 30 years; Males / females ages 6 - 12 years for applications for
Little Supermodel of the Bahamas.
Persons attending must wear all black or
all white casual attire or a combination of both. Bring a photo, and passport...
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Bahamas Information Services Updates
T G Glover School constructed to meet the needs of school children - Feb 6, 2012 - 12:15:10 PM
Nassau, The Bahamas – In his remarks at the official opening
ceremony for T G Glover School, Public Works and Transport Minister the Hon.
Neko C Grant said the school features an attractive and very unique design
which highlights the unusual topography of the land on which it is built. The
official opening is in keeping with the Government’s commitment to rebuild,
repair and expand school infrastructure throughout The Bahamas and to ensure
that students attend school in an environment conducive to learning.
In an overview of the
school’s construction, Mr. Grant said in 2006 it was decided by the Government
that efforts should be made to replace the existing structure with a new
primary school building to more adequately meet the needs of students residing
in the immediate areas of Bain Town, Chippingham and Oakes Field...
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Bahamas Information Services Updates
Career & Technical Exhibition Officially Opened - Feb 6, 2012 - 11:08:46 AM
Nassau, The Bahamas –
Hundreds of students recently gained important insights of the
technical and vocational opportunities available to them. Students from
a cross-section of schools participated in the annual Exhibition and
Career Symposium held by the Department of Education at the Kendal
Isaacs Gymnasium on Wednesday, February 1.
Minister of Education, the Hon. T.
Desmond Bannister, officially opened the event. Applauding the efforts
of the staff in the Career and Technical Education Section of the
Ministry of Education and the Association for Career and Technical
Education...
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International
Florida Sea Grant Announces Five Guy Harvey Scholarship Recipients - Feb 6, 2012 - 10:47:43 AM
Gainesville, FL – A record five graduate students at universities in
Florida have been awarded $5,000 scholarships as winners of the Guy Harvey Scholarship
Award, recognizing their outstanding achievement in marine science research.
The winners are Felipe Carvalho and Sarah
Stephens, University of Florida; M. Laura Habegger, University of South Florida;
Sean Bignami, University of Miami; and Kier Smith, Florida Atlantic University...
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Bahamas Information Services Updates
Community gardens initiative launched - Feb 5, 2012 - 2:01:54 PM
Nassau, Bahamas -
New Providence’s Urban Renewal
Centres, primary schools and youth clubs have joined in the Ministry
of Agriculture and Marine Resources’ community gardening initiative.
They will identify and provide
growing spaces and staff for the supervision of projects where necessary.
The Ministry will provide technical
assistance, tools, soils, seeds and fertilisers.
St George’s Anglican Church
on Montrose Avenue and Claridge Farms
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International
The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust - Feb 5, 2012 - 12:12:10 PM
A Lasting Tribute for a Lifetime of Giving
Celebrating sixty years. From and for all generations of the Commonwealth Family
LONDON, UK - (Feb. 5, 2012)
Today
marks the formal launch of The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust,
on the 60th anniversary of the accession of the Queen to the throne.
The establishment of
the Trust was originally announced at the Commonwealth Heads of
Government meeting in Perth, Australia in 2011. The Trust aims to
celebrate HM The Queen's enormous contribution and
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Bahamas Information Services Updates
Cabbage Hill School Re-Naming Remarks by Prime Minister Ingraham - Feb 5, 2012 - 11:14:12 AM
Nassau, Bahamas - Enclosed are Remarks by
Rt. Hon. Hubert A.
Ingraham
Prime Minister.
It
is so wonderful to be with you on this special occasion and I am pleased to be
accompanied by my wife Delores, a public school senior high school Principal
who is making her very first visit to Crooked Island.
I
thank the residents of Crooked
Island as well as
Principal Rolle and the teachers, staff, parents and
students for your warm welcome and hospitality.
Every
time I come to the Crooked
Island I marvel at its
great natural beauty. The waters off
French Wells which must have provided the shade of the aquamarine in the
Bahamian flag and the Windward Passage off Crooked Island
boast some of the best bone-fishing, inshore fishing and deep-sea fishing in
our island-chain...
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Bahamas Information Services Updates
Inagua Centre to further consolidate healthcare in southern Bahamas - Feb 4, 2012 - 1:44:53 PM
MATTHEW
TOWN, Inagua --- The construction of community healthcare centres
in various islands of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas has allowed the
Government to consolidate access to quality healthcare for Bahamians,
including those in the far-flung islands, Minister of Health Dr. the
Hon. Hubert A. Minnis said Friday.
Dr. Minnis
said the completion of the new Inagua Community Health Centre at Mathew
Town will have the same impact on the delivery of efficient and effective
healthcare in the southern Bahamas.
News
URCA grants approval to BTC’s application for retail charge for directory assistance - Feb 4, 2012 - 10:46:46 AM
February 2, 2012, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority
(URCA) published its final decision of the Bahamas Telecommunications
Company Limited’s (BTC) February 21, 2011 application for a permanent
price change to local directory enquiry services. Approval for a per
call retail charge of thirty five cents (35¢), for calls originating on
BTC’s network, was granted with various conditions. Including:
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The first three (3) calls each month, from fixed lines (residential
and business) and mobile numbers to local directory assistance services
shall be free of charge
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All enquiries from public pay phones shall be free of charge
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BTC shall publish and keep current its online telephone directory...
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Ministry of Tourism Updates
Grand Bahama the new home for German vessel, "Green Lady" - Feb 3, 2012 - 2:31:02 PM
FREEPORT, Grand
Bahama – After more than a century of service, on January 14th the tall
ship, Alexander Von Humboldt sailed out of her homeport of Bremerhaven,
Germany for the last time and set course for the island of Grand Bahama
with stops in the Canary Islands and Barbados. A large melancholy crowd
of onlookers along with press, radio and television braved the cold
winter morning to wave their last farewell to the “Green Lady” as she is
fondly known.
On the other side of the world excitement is
growing in anticipation of the arrival some two months away. Freeport,
Grand Bahama Island, will be the new home of “Alex” where she will host
cruise ship passengers...
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Ministry of Tourism Updates
Ravens cheerleaders heading to Grand Bahama - Feb 3, 2012 - 12:14:16 PM
Spend spring break in Grand Bahama with Ravens cheerleaders
The Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders' Swimsuit Calendar Photo Shoot and 98 Rock's yearly Spring Fling Trip is heading to the Grand Lucayan Beach and Golf Report in The Bahamas! Imagine a dream vacation... at tropical paradise with powdery white-sand beaches, 40 Ravens Cheerleaders and a 98 rock-style party all week long!
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Ministry of Tourism Updates
Faith-based Tourism a Topic of Spirited Discussion in NTA - Feb 3, 2012 - 11:06:11 AM
LEXINGTON, Ky - For Linville Johnson and other members of the NTA Faith-based Tourism Advisory Council, months of planning came to a satisfying conclusion at the association’s recent convention in Las Vegas, where more than 60 experienced tourism professionals gathered for the first-ever Faith-based Tourism Leaders Forum. It was only a beginning, though, Johnson said.
“We explored a variety of opportunities in faith tourism during the forum,” said Johnson, the director of faith-based tourism for the Islands of the Bahamas. “As exciting as the meeting at Convention was, we’re just as enthusiastic about the next phase: the NTA Faith-based Tourism Network.”
News :
Bahamas Information Services Updates
Motorists advised of traffic diversions and road closures - Feb 3, 2012 - 9:02:27 AM
 Nassau, The Bahamas
- The Ministry of Public Works and Transport wishes to advise
motorists of the following traffic diversions and road closures:
Due to inclement weather, closure of the
northbound lane on Baillou Hill Road South between Family Guardian and
Ameryllius Avenue will now take place today February 2nd between 9 a.m. to 6
p.m. Motorists should follow the posted diversion signs.
The full closure on Market Street from
Brougham (Broom) Street to Duke Street to facilitate laying of water mains and
drainage pipes will now take place on Monday, February 6, 2012. Motorists
should use Baillou Hill Road or East Street as an alternative...
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International :
Caribbean News
China, India, Brazil! Is The Caribbean Next? - Feb 2, 2012 - 11:32:16 PM
NEW YORK, NY -
Find out this June when the second Invest Caribbean Now power forum returns to New York City.
"The first Invest Caribbean Forum in June 2011 was a pivotal moment in
developing interest in a new era of entrepreneurship and investing in
the Caribbean. This year's forum promises to be even more significant in
advancing U.S. and worldwide interest in emerging opportunities
throughout the Caribbean," said Felicia Persaud, the convener of Invest
Caribbean 2012 for the Caribbean Tourism Organization, in announcing
this year's forum.
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