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  1. One day all this will be gardening - Caribbean food vs LatAm producersRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | Jamaica Gleaner

    ... sector is estimated to account for more than 95 per cent of total output, with Anguilla, Antigua, Montserrat, The Bahamas, Barbados, St Vincent and Grenada also recording similarly high levels of reliance on income from the export of services. For ...

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    Related Topix: Home Gardening, Home, Agriculture, Science, South America, Brazil

  2. Holiday Cruises Up To 70% OffRead the original story

    11 hrs ago | BellaOnline

    If you're thinking about a last-minute holiday vacation in December, consider a cruise.

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    Related Topix: Nassau, The Bahamas, World News, Bahamas, The Bahamas, Travel, Mexico Travel, Mexico, Ensenada, Mexico, Baja California, Mexico, Hawaii Travel

  3. Northwestern Builds Big Lead After Day One of TYR InvitationalRead the original story w/Photo

    Friday | Northwestern University

    Behind a pair of pool-record performances, Northwestern built a huge advantage after the first day of the three-day TYR Invitational at the Norris Aquatics Center.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  4. Bahamas implements carpooling to reduce traffic congestionRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | Caribbean Net News

    By Kathryn Campbell NASSAU, Bahamas -- A carpooling initiative implemented by the Bahamas government is aimed at alleviating traffic congestion in New Providence.

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    Related Topix: Nassau, The Bahamas, Bahamas, The Bahamas, Central America, World News

  5. Avoid Holiday Travel And Score Deals Like The Bahamas For Under $250Read the original story w/Photo

    Friday | Jaunted

    ... in for a long winter's nap, it's time for a warm-weather getaway. Travelzoo 's offering a dirt-cheap package to the Bahamas where you'll get airfare and five nights at a hotel for $229 . You'll stay at Our Lucaya Reef Village in Grand Bahama Island. ...

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    Related Topix: Central America, World News, Weather, Travel

  6. Bahamas and New Zealand sign tax agreementRead the original story w/Photo

    Friday | Caribbean Net News

    The Bahamas signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement with New Zealand on Wednesday afternoon, concluding a negotiation process aimed at developing a legal instrument that could be used to establish effective exchange of tax information.

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    Related Topix: Central America, World News

  7. Digicel's profits and subscribers continue to growRead the original story w/Photo

    Friday | Jamaica Observer

    ... go some way in assisting to further its expansion efforts. It is now vying with Vodafone to win a licence in The Bahamas and in September announced the acquisition of Orange Dominica, a subsidiary of France Telecom. 4G Broadband Digicel is now ...

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    Related Topix: Science / Technology, WiMAX

  8. America Ferrera is a Bahama Mama When 'Ugly Betty' Goes to the IslandsRead the original story w/Photo

    Friday | ETonline

    ... brother Matt plays Troy, a hot island guy who becomes the object of Marc's ( Michael Urie ) affections. "The Bahamas Triangle" episode airs Dec. 4 at 9 p.m. on ABC. ETNOW: New Pics: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart at 'New Moon' special screening ...

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    Related Topix: America Ferrera, Comedy, Ugly Betty, Entertainment, Drama, Television, New Moon, Drama Movies, Adventure, Musical Movies

  9. Cheap travel: Last-minute fare to Tel Aviv for $872Read the original story

    Thursday | Star Tribune

    Last update: November 19, 2009 - 7:09 PM I've been writing an online travel column at the Star Tribune for nearly 10 years now, helping readers find last-minute online-only deals out of the Twin Cities.

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    Related Topix: Israel, Hamerkaz, Israel, Tel Aviv, Israel, Publishing, Media, US Travel

  10. $18 R/T U.S. and Caribbean Winter Sale on Spirit*Read the original story

    Thursday Nov 19 | SmarterTravel

    Available to $9 Fare Club members, the ultra-low-cost carrier's latest sale features travel to many U.S. and Caribbean destinations including Chicago, Las Vegas, Nassau, and St.

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    Related Topix: Nassau, The Bahamas, World News, Bahamas, The Bahamas, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Fort Myers, FL, Virgin Islands, Central America

  11. Locally-Produced All-Female Card Heads to The Bahamas

    Thursday Nov 19 | Boxing Along The Beltway

    The success of the recent all-female amateur boxing cards that were held at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, MD has stretched throughout the boxing world.

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    Related Topix: Central America, World News, Fort Washington, MD, Nassau, The Bahamas, Bahamas, The Bahamas

  12. Obama rewards big donors with plum jobs overseasRead the original story

    Thursday Nov 19 | Seattle Post-Intelligencer

    He may have promised to change Washington, but President Barack Obama is continuing one of its most renowned patronage traditions: bestowing prized ambassadorships on big donors.

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, Virginia, Switzerland, Berne, Switzerland, World News, Nassau, The Bahamas, Bahamas, The Bahamas, Hillary Clinton

  13. Smoke On The WaterRead the original story

    Thursday Nov 19 | National Post

    Shaken up doesn't begin to describe it. Ever since the Remembrance Day burning of Peter Nygard's paradisical home in The Bahamas -- his "nirvana resort," as it's been called -- the Canadian fashion tycoon, I hear, has felt a rare, humbling vex.

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    Related Topix: Travel, World News, Bahamas Travel, Central America, Fire, York (Toronto, ON), Canada, Ontario, Toronto, ON, Opinion

  14. Today Only: $29 O/W JetBlue Sale - 250 Routes*Read the original story

    Thursday Nov 19 | SmarterTravel

    For one day only, JetBlue has put nearly 250 routes on sale for travel to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations, including Las Vegas, Orlando, the Bahamas, and Bermuda.

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    Related Topix: US Travel, Travel, Bermuda Travel, Burbank, CA

  15. Champion rugby squad returns homeRead the original story w/Photo

    Thursday Nov 19 | Stabroek News

    ... s competition, Guyana proved too classy for the teams from St. Lucia, the Cayman Islands, hosts Mexico and The Bahamas. St Lucia finished second with hosts Mexico placing third after two days of gruelling rugby in the high altitude. Guyanaa s men ...

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  16. World's largest cruise ship can dock at St Kitts' Port ZanteRead the original story w/Photo

    Thursday Nov 19 | Caribbean Net News

    The world's largest and newest cruise ship "Oasis of the Seas," can dock at St Kitts' Port Zante.

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    Related Topix: Travel/Tourism, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Nassau, The Bahamas, Bahamas, The Bahamas, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

  17. Bahamas launches tourism apprentice programRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 18 | Travel Weekly

    The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and the Bahamas Hotel Association will provide 110 paid apprentice jobs for Bahamians as part of the governmenta s temporary-job program, starting Dec.

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    Related Topix: Central America, World News, Bahama, NC

  18. Vietnam to Offer $1 Billion of Bonds for Energy, First Sale in Four YearsRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday Nov 18 | Bloomberg Business News

    Vietnam plans to fund energy projects with a $1 billion bond, its first since an inaugural sale in 2005, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Sinh Hung said.

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    Related Topix: Southeast Asia, World News, Vietnam, Financial Markets, Nguyen Sinh Hung, Nassau, The Bahamas, Bahamas, The Bahamas

  19. Caribbean news briefsRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 18 | Ventura County Star

    ... treatment to keep those with the most urgent cases of the virus from dying. NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) - The leader of the Bahamas is calling for lawmakers to create 2,500 temporary jobs for the next six months to help struggling families during the ...

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    Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, Cayey, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico, Bahama, NC

  20. Shinan: Smoke on the waterRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday Nov 18 | National Post

    Shaken up doesn't begin to describe it. Ever since the Remembrance Day burning of Peter Nygard 's paradisical home in The Bahamas - his "nirvana resort," as it's been called - the Canadian fashion tycoon, I hear, has felt a rare, humbling vex.

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    Related Topix: Travel, Bahamas Travel, World News, Central America, Fire, York (Toronto, ON), Canada, Ontario, Toronto, ON