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“We Can Use Tourism to Reduce Poverty”
Caribbean Journal
That was one of the question discussed last week at the Small Island Developing States conference in the Bahamas, where Bahamian Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe called for a “paradigm economic shift” in the way regional countries view the link between tourism and poverty.
Bahamas-China Visa Exemption Agreement Officially Begins
Caribbean Journal
The new mutual visa exemption agreement between the Bahamas and China has officially taken effect.
Paradise Island Harbour Resort Planning “Complete Renovation”
By the Caribbean Journal staff
The Paradise Island Harbour Resort in the Bahamas is planning a “complete renovation,” the property announced.
Top Presenters for CIBC FirstCaribbean Infrastructure Conference in the Bahamas
Nassau, The Bahamas. June 20, 2013. A distinguished cadre of presenters is confirmed for the CIBC FirstCaribbean International Conference, “Public Private Partnerships in Infrastructure Development & Financing”, scheduled for 20th – 21st June, 2013, in Nassau, The Bahamas.
VI may face travel advisories with rising crime – Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Douglas Wheatley has warned that travel advisories for persons visiting the Virgin Islands may be on the horizon given the alleged current trend in crime and gang related problems that face the Territory.
Meet Ms Bahamas - Mea Petithomme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Mea Petithomme was born in Nassau Bahamas to a Cuban Bahamian father and Haitian Bahamian mother.
On your marks! Everything set for Carifta Games 2013!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 42nd CARIFTA Games, which has its opening ceremony tonight, Friday March 29, 2013 will be held at the new state-of-the-art $30-million Thomas A Robinson National Stadium in Nassau, Bahamas and runs until April 1, 2013.
24 set to attend Carifta Games in Bahamas
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – 24 athletes and 11 Officials will be departing the Territory next week to participate in the 42nd Carifta Games being held in the Bahamas from Friday March 29 to April 1, 2013.
UPDATE: Elinah Phillip falls short of advancing in backstroke at Carifta
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A change in the events sheet at the 2012 Carifta Swimming Championship at the Betty Kelly Kenning Aquatic Centre in Nassau, Bahamas saw instead Elinah, the younger of the Phillip sisters, getting into the pool on the opening day April 12, 2012, however, she fell short of advancing in the 50 metre Backstroke event.
Justice Hariprashad-Charles heads to Bahamas to take up new post
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Within a few weeks, High Court Judge Indra Hariprashad Charles will depart from the Virgin Islands to take up a position in the Supreme Court of the Bahamas.