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Tuesday | Caribbean Net News

Bahamas police respond to increased violence

Betty Vedrine NASSAU, Bahamas -- The Royal Bahamas Police Force is taking a 'zero tolerance' stance against crime during the holiday season.

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Related Topix: World News, Criminal Defense Law, Law

Sun Jan 03, 2010

Caribbean Net News

Bahamas concludes tax agreement negotiations with 23 countries

By Sharon Turner NASSAU, Bahamas -- The Bahamas has successfully concluded Tax Information Exchange Agreement negotiations with 23 countries to date, and expects to exceed by the OECD's March 2010 deadline, the Organisation's required minimum of 12 signed Agreements.

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Related Topix: Central America,

Fri Jan 01, 2010

CBS4

Woman Falls Off Cruise Ship Near The Bahamas

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Related Topix: Central America, World News, Miami Metro

Luxist

Justin Bieber Concert Lures Tweens To The Bahamas

Dec 31st 2009 at 11:02AM If your tween or teenager shows a sudden interest in the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas here's the reason.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News, Adolescents and Pre-Teens, Family

Thu Dec 31, 2009

Luxist

Nandana Resort Opens In The Bahamas

Dec 31st 2009 at 3:01PM A new private resort retreat has opened on the west end of Grand Bahama Island.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News

TheCabin.net

Celebrities are frequent targets of extortion

There was no shortage of celebrity secrets for sale in 2009, with John Travolta, David Letterman, Cindy Crawford and others claiming they were victims of extortion.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, Prison, New York, World News, Entertainment

Wed Dec 30, 2009

Bahama Pundit

Bahamianizing the College of The Bahamas

His column 'Front Porch' is published every Tuesday in the Nassau Guardian. He can be reached at frontporchguardian@gmail.com. The decision of President Janyne Hodder to resign her post at the College of The Bahamas after a short tenure provides COB and the country with an opportunity to revisit core issues related to the institution's evolution ...

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

Tue Dec 29, 2009

Saint Augustine Record

Mayo to start housing project in Jax

Mayo Clinic and St. Andrew's Lighthouse, a local organization that provides family-centered, extended-stay housing to visiting patients and their families, announced that they will develop the Gabriel House of Care, an $8.8 million, 30-bedroom hospitality house on a 4.5-acre lakeside site on Mayo Clinic's campus in Jacksonville.

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Related Topix: World News

Sun Dec 27, 2009

Caribbean Net News

Bahamas Foreign Affairs Minister calls for greater cooperation from Diplomatic Corps

By Lindsay Thompson NASSAU, Bahamas -- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Brent Symonette has called for a greater involvement by members of the diplomatic and the honorary consular corps in the further development of The Bahamas.

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Related Topix: World News, Central America, Missouri, China, Asia

Fri Dec 25, 2009

Mises Economics Blog

Murphy Defends Free Markets in The Bahamas

December 25, 2009 2:48 PM by Robert Murphy Sometimes duty calls and you're forced to go to The Bahamas and discuss the problems with financial sector "rescues" by the Fed and Treasury.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News

Thu Dec 24, 2009

WINN FM 98.9

Haynes Smith Talented Teen Contestant - Miss Bahamas

Ashley-Aria Lalique was born on June 22nd, 1992 in the beautiful Islands of the Bahamas.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News

Tue Dec 22, 2009

Travel Weekly

Bahamas targets 2011 opening for new Nassau Straw Market

Construction on the $11.3 million Bay Street Straw Market in Nassau, Bahamas, is expected to begin in January.

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Related Topix: World News

Sun Dec 20, 2009

Caribbean Net News

Fourth consecutive Bank of the Year Award for FirstCaribbean Bahamas

FirstCaribbean International Bank Bahamas has won its fourth consecutive Bank of the Year award from the acclaimed magazine - The Banker - published by the Financial Times of London.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News

Fri Dec 18, 2009

Caribbean Net News

Bahamas PM to state country's position on climate change in Copenhagen

Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham addressing a press conference on Monday in the VIP lounge of Lynden Pindling International Airport before departing for the United Nation's 15th Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Related Topix: World News, Denmark, Central America, Hubert Ingraham, Trinidad and Tobago, Prison

Wed Dec 16, 2009

Hollywood Reporter

'Children of God' tackles homophobia in the Bahamas

Foreign affairs: THR's network of international correspondents check in from cities around the world.

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Related Topix: World News, Central America, Bahama, NC, Gay/Lesbian, The Girlfriend Experience

Tue Dec 15, 2009

WCPO-TV9

Johnny Depp 'Stupefied' By Awards

European Film Premiere - Public Enemies By MEGAN REYNOLDS Associated Press Writer NASSAU, Bahamas -- Hollywood heartthrob Johnny Depp suspects he'll never get used to receiving awards for his acting work.

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Related Topix: Public Enemies, Comedy Movies, Thriller, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Crime Movies, Edward Scissorhands, Drama Movies, Donnie Brasco, Johnny Depp, World News

Mon Dec 14, 2009

Starpulse News Blog

Celebrity Weekend In Photos: Video Game Awards, Depp In The Bahamas & More

Zach Braff and a trophy girl on stage at Spike TV's Video Game Awards on Saturday, Dec.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News,

Sun Dec 13, 2009

Easton Express-Times

Johnny Depp can't get used to winning awards

NASSAU, Bahamas - Hollywood heartthrob Johnny Depp suspects he'll never get used to receiving awards for his acting work.

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Related Topix: What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Crime Movies, Drama Movies, Donnie Brasco, Comedy Movies, Thriller, World News, Johnny Depp

Caribbean Net News

Ten tax information exchange agreements now signed by Bahamas

The Bahamas concluded a Tax Information Exchange Agreement with Belgium and France this week, its ninth and tenth tax agreement respectively.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News

Thu Dec 10, 2009

CBS4

Bahamas Man Charged With Robbing Segway Tours

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