Bahamas news

Crime Rising Despite Fulfilled Pledges

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:41:15 GMT

In its 2007 manifesto, the Free National Movement made nine promises in a bid to "reduce crime and better protect Bahamian families". Even though it kept most of those promises and is working to fulfill the remaining ones, nearly five years have passed and the government is no closer to reducing crime than it was when it came to office in May 2007.

Citizenship Facts and Figures

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:36:09 GMT

Deputy Prime Minister Brent Symonette tabled information in the House of Assembly yesterday, revealing that nearly 2,600 people were granted citizenship in the four-and-a-half years the FNM has been in power.

Historical Society Features Talk On 1866 Hurricane

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:21:38 GMT

'The Great Bahamas Hurricane of 1866', Wayne Neely, one of the world's leading authorities on Bahamian and Caribbean hurricanes, will give us an engaging account of this awe-inspiring meteorological event on Thursday 23rd February at 6pm.

Callenders Lawyer Is First Bahamian Admitted to Pilots Bar Association

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:57:17 GMT

Llewellyn Boyer-Cartwright, a 29-year veteran of the aviation industry who specialises in Aviation Law, this month became the first Bahamian to be admitted to the Lawyer Pilots Bar Association, an international organisation dedicated to airline and aircraft safety and legal issues surrounding the aviation industry.

Just Got Paid

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:47:45 GMT

Kemp began singing in nightclubs in his hometown of Nassau, Bahamas, when he was only 13.

Seminar to Teach Participants How to Secure Business Grants

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:38:40 GMT

The Opportunity, Awareness & Training Seminar, which will be held on February 9, will afford participants the opportunity to learn how to secure grants to expand their businesses.

Children of God To Screen At Pan African Film Festival

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:38:39 GMT

Kareem Mortimer's film, Children of God is the winner of over 16 prestigious awards, including audience awards and jury prizes in Spain, Italy, Trinidad and Tobago, Atlanta and New York Culver City, CAL - The Pan African Film and Arts Festival , America's largest and most prestigious Black film and arts festival, is gearing up for its 20th year of ... (more)

Queen, 85, vows to continue her life of service

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:18:46 GMT

All the latest news, photos and more from the events and celebrations of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012 February 6, is usually a time of quiet reflection when she honours George VI, the father she loved with all her heart and who died on that day thrusting her onto the world stage.

Notice Of Traffic Diversions And Road Closures

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:05:55 GMT

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 ... (more)

Prince Harry To Go On South American Tour

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:41:36 GMT

Make way on March 2 through March 11th, as Prince Harry will be traveling a long way to see some of your beautiful countries: Belize, The Bahamas, and Jamaica to rep Queen Elizabeth II ! He'll be doing the usual formalities and duties - philanthropic organizations and the like.

152 Minutes to paradise

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:22:42 GMT

For the perfect escape from the cold, JetBlue has recently launched the only international flight out of New York's Westchester County Airport with daily nonstop service to Nassau, Bahamas .

Heart Care Recipients Lead Fundraising Efforts

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:07:57 GMT

It's Heart Month and two young ladies want to invite the general public to take initiative and live heart healthy.

Red Dress Soiree To Benefit AIDS Foundation

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:03:24 GMT

Ten of the Bahamas'' 'Leading Ladies' will strut their stuff at the inaugural Red Dress Soiree in just a few weeks.

Drug Council Launches Youth Expression Competition

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:44:17 GMT

Members of The National Drug Council and their partners pose for a photo during the official launch of the Bahamian Youth Expression Against Drugs Competition.

El Padrino Music Video Rocks The Bahamas

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:39:34 GMT

El Padrino's Official Duffles Music Video is getting rave reviews around the world as one of the best music videos ever to be produced in The Bahamas.

Operations & Maintenance

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:34:44 GMT

Silver Airways will relocate its maintenance department from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., to a new 61,000 sq.

Cyclists Roll In For BOB Family Fun Ride

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:30:30 GMT

Big Wheels Turning - Pro cyclists of the Coco's Racing Team from Florida lead the group of cyclists participating in the BOB Family Fun Ride held on Saturday, January 28.

Optimism at Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2012 in the Bahamas

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:47:00 GMT

The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association recently concluded the 30th edition of Caribbean Travel Marketplace, held January 22-24 at the expansive Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island.

Puppy shop owners rescue one on vacation

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:46:59 GMT

This Labrador mix was rescued by Nancy And Sean Silverman, owners of Puppy Love in Danbury.

US Cyclist Takes Tour of the Bahamas Title

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:37:52 GMT

Pictured is a group of cyclists from the BMC Hincapie Team during the 9th Annual Tour of The Bahamas.

Striping Apprentices Lay Down The Lines

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:37:51 GMT

As the sun set last Friday evening, two young striping apprentices prepared for a different sort of happy hour.

Underground Caves Reopened In Freeport

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:37:50 GMT

Ben's Cave and Burial Mound received more than $23,000 in structural upgrades as a result of donations to the Bahamas National Trust.

US man dies in cruise ship fall

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:08:44 GMT

The world's largest cruise line, Carnival, has confirmed that an American passenger died in The Bahamas after he fell from an upper deck on board the Carnival Fantasy .

Dedication Ceremony For PM's New Office

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:49:16 GMT

The dedication ceremony for the new Cecil Wallace-Whitfield Centre, which serves as the Office of the Prime Minister took place Friday, January 28.

Bruise Cruise 2012 Party Plan: An Unofficial, Expanded, Five-Day Guide

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:39:32 GMT

Ahoy, hipsters! Welcome to the second annual Bruise Cruise Festival , "a three-day tropical rock extravaganza" set to sail outta the Port of Miami and straight for Nassau, Bahamas, like some kinda dream ship for cool kids in search of a Spring Break that doesn't suck.

As We Knew Hima Tribute To Jackson Burnside

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:25:09 GMT

Nearly a year has gone since master Bahamian artist, architect and Junkanooer Jackson Burnside has passed away, yet his legacy lives on.

HR Support Network Launched For BHA Members

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:20:05 GMT

The Bahamas Hotel Association Human Resources Professionals has launched their website and support network for member human resources professionals in the industry.A The site also serves as a resource for Bahamas Hotel Association members for general queries on human resource matters, best practices and trends.

American Dies on Cruise Ship After Falling

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:58:05 GMT

An American cruise ship passenger died after falling from one floor to another on the Carnival Fantasy on Friday.

Bahamas Police Investigate Cruise Ship Death

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:52:34 GMT

Bahamas police investigate death of US tourist aboard Carnival cruise ship

Proposal Development and Grant Writing Workshop

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:00:32 GMT

The Bahamas National Drug Council in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy held a two day workshop for those relevant Stakeholders who wanted to learn how to match their individual project proposals to guidelines of donor agencies, and to begin the process of writing award winning grants that would result in them procuring funding for their ... (more)

Fun Ride Brings Cycling Excitement To Amateur Riders

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:56:35 GMT

Ready, Set, Cheer! - BOB Tour of the Bahamas volunteers pictured at last year's event with the Bahamas Junior Cycling team.

China Ex-Im Bank lends $41M for Bahamas project

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:46:47 GMT

The Bahamian government has approved a plan to build a bridge and port on Abaco island with a $41 million loan from China's state-owned Export-Import Bank.

FedEx Announces New Services For The Bahamas

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:37:31 GMT

Federal Express has announced the expansion of its international freight shipping services in Latin America and the Caribbean, including the Bahamas.

Information Meetings On Traffic Changes

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:54:03 GMT

Pictured are business owners and residents at an information meeting organised by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport on the proposed change in traffic direction on a portion of Robinson Road and Palm Tree Avenue.

Bahamian court date pushed forward

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:39:26 GMT

The Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court has sent an order for a statement to be submitted from the Tax Office in order to push Bahamian national Kemar Haughton's case forward.

Doc Martin "On the Edge (Part 1)"

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:34:57 GMT

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Globe Trekker "Pirates, Galleons & Treasure"

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:34:56 GMT

In this Globe Trekker history special,A presenter Megan McCormick travels to Colombia, Panama, Florida, and The Bahamas, to learn about the galleons, treasure, and pirates of the Caribbean.

Election Law Amendments Address Overseas Voting Restrictions

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:25:18 GMT

Bahamas Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham introduced amendments to the Parliamentary Elections Act on Monday that would allow Bahamian students in Jamaica, Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago to vote at consulates in those countries, and to allow for international monitoring agencies to observe the upcoming general election.

State of Our Nation - 2012

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:15:43 GMT

In a televised address, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham extended warm wishes for a blessed and Happy New Year and reported the national accomplishments and challenges during the past year.A He also gave a broader sense of the direction of our Bahamas in 2012.

Apple by the Numbers

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:05:47 GMT

Apple Inc. reported its best-ever financial results for its first fiscal quarter Tuesday, giving fanboys and girls more than enough superlatives to work with.

Baha Mar Could Result in Glut of Bahamas Hotel Rooms

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:01:19 GMT

Fifteen thousand rooms could be up for grabs for guests interested in visiting The Bahamas, once the multi-billion-dollar Baha Mar development is completed in 2014.

Politicians Warned Not To Destroy The Bahamas

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:51:47 GMT

This year the sermon was delivered by Rev. Dr. Ranford Patterson, president of the Bahamas Christian Council.

Preacher Tells Candidates To Tread Carefully

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:51:46 GMT

President of The Bahamas Christian Council, Ranford Patterson issued a stern warning to politicians to tread carefully during this election season and conduct themselves in a manner that would not bring peril to the country on Monday.

Bahamas Forms Tourism Ties With Nigeria

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:36:20 GMT

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs the Hon. Brent Symonette accepted Letters of Commissioner Her Excellency Laraba Elsie-Bhutto, Non-Resident High Commissioner from the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, during a Courtesy Call on Wednesday, January 18, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Goodman's Bay ... (more)

Elephant in The Room at CRCA Conference

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:26:59 GMT

Posted By BahamasB2B Staff Writer On 23 Jan 2012. Under Business , Featured Tags: banking , caribbean , financial , law , money laundering , real estate With the constant changes in financial regulations, one might wonder how compliance professionals are able to keep up with the sweeping regulatory changes.

Loser Christie Desperate For Power

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:08:14 GMT

The man who said he would swim through vomit to return to the PLP has always been more interested in getting power than moving the country forward, always more interested in profiling than working.

Anatol Rodgers School Officially Opens

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:03:03 GMT

The children of of the late Anatol Rodgers take part in the unveiling of the plaque to officially open the Anatol Rodgers High School.

Ontario sailor's boat found abandoned in Bahamas

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:53:12 GMT

NASSAU, Bahamas -; Police in the Bahamas are looking for a 72-year-old Canadian whose sailboat was found ransacked and abandoned off the island of Grand Bahama.

Ontario sailor's boat found abandoned in Bahamas

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:22:15 GMT

NASSAU, Bahamas -; Police in the Bahamas are looking for a 72-year-old Canadian whose sailboat was found ransacked and abandoned off the island of Grand Bahama. The Royal Bahamas Police Force is ...

Jamaican drown in the Bahamas

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:14:01 GMT

A 34-year-old Jamaican is believed to have drowned in the Bahamas on Sunday. The Bahamas Weekly has reported that the incident happened about 4 p.m...

Pair rescued from plane crash off Bahamas

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:38:48 GMT

A small plane crashed about two miles west of the Bahamas on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. The pilot and passenger were rescued by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter. (U.S. Coast ...

New Year's update from the Bahamas Pharmacy Council

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 02:11:15 GMT

By Bahamas Pharmacy CouncilI am grateful to serve at this pivotal and exciting time in the profession of pharmacy and to lead the pharmacy regulatory body.

Jamaican registered to vote in Bahamas

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:04:55 GMT

An illegal immigrant who registered to vote in The Bahamas and fraudulently obtained a passport has been jailed for eight months. Jamaican Andre Kumar Ebanks, 24, yesterday admitted to getting a ...

Jamaican registered to vote in Bahamas

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:04:55 GMT

An illegal immigrant who registered to vote in The Bahamas and fraudulently obtained a passport has been jailed for eight months. Jamaican Andre Kumar Ebanks, 24, yesterday admitted to getting a ...

Open House & Mario Carey's Christmas In Bahamas

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:53:52 GMT

Nassau, Bahamas wishes everyone a new year and invites for an open house, Villa Venetia.

Bahamas: Remembering the Zybines

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:56:36 GMT

Blogworld pays tribut to Alex and Violette Zybine, "dancers who worked in The Bahamas during the 1960s and 1970s", who died in a tragic accident.

American foundation holds triple jump camp in The Bahamas

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:41:55 GMT

The National Scholastic Sports Foundation held a Performance Triple Jump Camp in The Bahamas over the Christmas holidays.

New Stamps Depict Bahamas Marine Life

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:31:43 GMT

The Bahamas Postal Service released a new Definitive Stamp series Jan. 3, 2012 that depicts the marine life of The Bahamas in a 16 stamp series.

Bahamas, The Country Specific Information

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 02:58:00 GMT

COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: The Bahamas is a developed, English-speaking Caribbean nation composed of hundreds of islands covering a territory approximately the size of California.

Tax-News.com: Bahamas Set To Upgrade Financial Services Legislative Framework

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:42:07 GMT

The Bahamas Financial Services Board has highlighted legislation which will enhance the territory's attractiveness as an international financial centre.

Getting Away With Murder in The Bahamas

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:09:15 GMT

Nearly 50 percent of the 125 murders committed in The Bahamas so far this year remain unsolved, according to police sources.

Can The Bahamas Really Attract Medical Tourists?

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:09:14 GMT

The organization running hospitals in the Bahamas sees great potential in medical tourism, but it may be more difficult than some think.

House of the Day: For $110 Million, Buy This Pristine Island In The Heart Of The Bahamas

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 02:37:28 GMT

Cave Cay, a private island in the Bahamas with a 2,800-foot private airstrip, is on the market for $110 million.

Two major downgrades for Bahamas

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:05:07 GMT

The Bahamas felt the full weight of the global financial crisis in 2011, suffering two major downgrades and sparking debate on the direction of the economy. In early August, the giant neighbor to ...

Two major downgrades for Bahamas

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:05:07 GMT

The Bahamas felt the full weight of the global financial crisis in 2011, suffering two major downgrades and sparking debate on the direction of the economy. In early August, the giant neighbor to ...

Bahamians mourn death of GG

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:23:57 GMT

NASSAU, Bahamas – Bahamas today paid tribute to its fourth head of state, Sir Clifford Darling.

JKA Bahamas returns with 10 medals

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:32:26 GMT

The JKA Bahamas Karate Club proudly returned home from the JKA/AF Nationals and International Goodwill Tournament recently.

IDB loan to target air transportation in Bahamas

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:20:32 GMT

The Bahamas is receiving a US$50-million loan to improve its air transportation system in a programme expected to increase flights within the island chain and modernise its airports.

Agenda for Bahamas Business Outlook announced

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:09:54 GMT

The agenda for the 21st Annual Bahamas Business Outlook , with the theme "Vision Beyond Sight: How Ready is The Bahamas to do 21st Century Business?" has been announced.

Bahamas Handbook 2012 in stores now

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:47:06 GMT

Although it has been published by Etienne Dupuch Jr. Publications for more than half a century, The Bahamas Handbook always comes up with fascinating and little- known facts about The Bahamas, its ...

Bahamas Handbook 2012 in stores now

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:47:06 GMT

A Night Of Love in Bahamas

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:57:03 GMT

Beres Hammond, Tanto Metro and Devonte, TOK, Gramps and Peter Morgan, Bennie Man and more live in Bahamas.

RIL surging fuel exports to Bahamas raise eyebrows

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:45:16 GMT

gasoline sales to North and South Americas and routed shipments via giant fuel tanks at Bahamas, contributing to the sudden and dramatic rise in India's exports to ...

Swimming With Pigs In The Bahamas

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:03:45 GMT

Nearby Paradise Island may have a swim-with-dolphins program, but it's Exuma Key in the Bahamas that has what may be the world's weirdest water-going wildlife: pigs.

High-speed ferry to Bahamas delays launch

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:56:56 GMT

A high-speed ferry set to start service Friday between Port Everglades and Freeport in the Bahamas has delayed its launch. A spokeswoman for Bahamas Express cited issues with “operational ...

Bahamas Gains a 4G Network

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:05:50 GMT

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company has opened a new flagship retail store and switched on what it is calling a 4G network.

The Bahamas advances to CONCACAF finals

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:12:01 GMT

The Bahamas' Under-17 Women national soccer team advanced to the CONCACAF Championships, with a 1-0 victory over Guyana, on Saturday.

Could College of The Bahamas future growth expand to Andros

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:57:23 GMT

NICHOLL's TOWN, Andros - The College of The Bahamas has North Andros in its sight.

Coming-of-Age Drama 'Better Mus' Come' Wins Audience Award at Bahamas Film Festival

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:32:23 GMT

, a violent Jamaican coming-of-age drama, won the audience award for best narrative feature Sunday at the 8th Bahamas International Film Festival, ...

Bahamas successful in bid for election to IMO Council

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 07:23:53 GMT

By Lindsay Thompson Bahamas Information Services NASSAU, The Bahamas - The Bahamas was successful in its bid for election to the Council of the International Maritime Organisation under Category "C", at the 27th Session of the IMO Assembly in London from November 21 to 30, 2011, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced.

KA Bahamas returns with 10 medals

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 06:42:20 GMT

The JKA Bahamas Karate Club proudly returned home from the JKA/AF Nationals and International Goodwill Tournament recently.

Bahamas ranks third in region on transparency index

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 01:29:09 GMT

The Bahamas ranked third in the region and 21st in the world on the Corruption Perceptions Index 2011 report, which means that it is perceived as a notably transparent country.

Kerzner sells flagship Atlantis in Bahamas

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:30:22 GMT

Kerzner International is handing over ownership of its flagship Atlantis resort in Bahamas as part of an ongoing effort to manage its debt. Orlando Barria / ...

Kerzner sells Atlantis in The Bahamas

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:38:22 GMT

Kerzner International is to hand over the ownership of its flagship Atlantis resort in the Bahamas to Brookfield Asset Management as part of a debt ...