The Bahamas News

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism is sponsoring a Miss Universe 2009 Sweepstakes with fabulous prizes.

Ministry reports two new swine flu cases, making a total of six cases reported thus far.

Last November, Agriculture and Marine Resources Minister Larry Cartwright announced that long line fishing and the commercial harvesting of turtles would be prohibited.

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism on Thursday launched Club Grand Bahama, a program offering all-inclusive vacations to Grand Bahama Island.

With the theme "Towards a common loftier goal", The Bahamas is to celebrate 36 years of Independence.

Bahamas vacation packages including the Dolphin Encounters attraction are offered at Caribbean.com, online travel and destination guide for Caribbean holidays Bahamas Vacation Packages for New Providence Island, offered at Caribbean.com now include the ' Dolphin Encounters ' attraction.

A top energy expert is advising the government to closely monitor Cuba's oil drilling exercises, even as the minister responsible confirms an existing boundary dispute.

Baby sea lion Milo is celerating his first birthday. Milo was the first California Sea Lion born in The Bahamas at Dolphin Encounters on Blue Lagoon Island.

A Financial Services Authority is to be created to better regulate the industry, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, the Hon Zhivargo Laing confirmed.

Originally published June 24, 2009 at 7:32 p.m., updated June 24, 2009 at 8:35 p.m. NASSAU, Bahamas a ' Police in the Bahamas are investigating the robbery of two paparazzi a few hours after they snapped shots of British pop idol Robbie Williams lounging on an exclusive beach in Exuma and argued with his entourage.

The Bahamas Hotels 2009 brochure is offered at the online travel guide, Caribbean.com . The 2009 brochure in PDF format is titled 'The Bahamas Hotel Guide' and is available for free download.

Health officials yesterday reported that there has been a second confirmed case of swine flu in The Bahamas.

Local authorities have only two weeks left to request for the former Eight Mile Rock High School teacher wanted for questioning in relation to the alleged sexual molestation of a male student.

There simply should be a public outcry over the information your reporter Paul Turnquest has reported as to the number of persons accused of serious violent crimes, murder, armed robbery, etc, who are out on bail.

The Opposition displayed complete contempt for the police when they prevented an officer from carrying out his duty in the House last Wednesday.

Public Information Notices form part of the IMF's efforts to promote transparency of the IMF's views and analysis of economic developments and policies.

NASSAU, The Bahamas - " Antiquities Monuments and Museums Corporation initiatives and heritage partnerships in the Abacos, Eleuthera, San Salvador and Exuma were highlighted during the budget debate this week.

One of the world's favorite vacation destinations, the Bahamas aims to please its guests, providing a wide variety of pleasurable activities that will ensure that visitors are able to make the most of their vacation journey.

The Islands of The Bahamas Aviation Department has been working with Florida FBO's for many years, and recently launched The Bahamas Gateway FBO's with several operators strategically located throughout South Florida.

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