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'Mango Card' provides electronic transactions for tourists
'Mango Card' provides electronic transactions for tourists (Jun 30) The Ministry of Tourism and Aviation has partnered with Transfer Solution Providers Ltd. (TSP) to launch the new Tourist Mango Card.

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Top Bahamas Chamber business award winners announced
Top Bahamas Chamber business award winners announced (Jun 30) The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce paid tribute to leading Bahamian business leaders at their 38th Annual Awards Ball held on Saturday, June 27 at Sandals Royal Bahamian.

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DPM challenges Masons to assist in nation building
DPM challenges Masons to assist in nation building (Jun 30) NASSAU, Bahamas - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon Brent Symonette, challenged local fraternities to serve as the channel through which the Government can impact the lives of Bahamians.

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Gov't to amend cruise ship overnighting incentives; new cruise port for GB
Gov't to amend cruise ship overnighting incentives new cruise port for GB (Jun 30) NASSAU, Bahamas - The Government is to amend the Cruise Ship (Overnighting Incentive) Act, 1995, to strengthen the country’s competitive position in the cruise industry, Prime Minister the Rt Hon Hubert Ingraham told Parliament on June 29.

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UNEXSO partners with local hotels
UNEXSO partners with local hotels (Jun 27) FREEPORT/LUCAYA, GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND, June 23, 2009 – International Underwater Explorers Society (UNEXSO), the premiere dive operation and dolphin experience facility located in Freeport/Lucaya, Grand Bahama Island, is pleased to announce a cost saving line up of featured hotel and condo properties to their 2010 dive group programme.

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Tele-medicine programme reduces morbidity and air ambulance demands for Out Island residents
Tele-medicine programme reduces morbidity and air ambulance demands for Out Island residents (Jun 27) NASSAU, The Bahamas --- The pilot tele-medicine program between Abaco and New Providence has resulted in a 70 per cent decrease in morbidity rates, Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Hubert A. Minnis has confirmed.

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Michael Jackson Exclusive Picture
Michael Jackson Exclusive Picture (Jun 26) A source close to Michael Jackson tells ET that the international superstar and pop-music legend has passed away earlier Thursday afternoon. He was 50.

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Michael Jackson DEAD
Michael Jackson DEAD (Jun 26) I have just heard that Michael Jackson has died.. Michael Jackson who was just 50 years old suffered a cardiac arrest earlier this afternoon at his Holmby Hill home and paramedics were unable to revive him.

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Weekend of comedy and magic coming to Grand Bahama
Weekend of comedy and magic coming to Grand Bahama (Jun 25) FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA, JUNE 24, 2009—A weekend full of magic and comedy is in store for all ages July 3-4 in Grand Bahama as world class entertainers bringing their talents to the island.

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Gov't continues BNT support despite economic challenges
Gov't continues BNT support despite economic challenges (Jun 25) Nassau, Bahamas—Tough budget cuts are challenging the Bahamas National Trust's management of the country's natural resources, national parks, and protected areas, executive director Eric Carey said.

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Baby sea lion turns one
Baby sea lion turns one (Jun 25) BLUE LAGOON ISLAND – First birthdays are a cause for great celebration and no exception was made to mark the birthday of Milo, the first California Sea Lion born in The Bahamas at Dolphin Encounters on Blue Lagoon Island.

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GBPA Supports Sharon Smith Basketball Camp
GBPA Supports Sharon Smith Basketball Camp (Jun 25) Wednesday, 24th June, 2009 - Freeport, Grand Bahama Island—It was an exhilarating day for some 70+ young ladies attending this year’s 2009 Sharon Smith’s Basketball Camp.

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The Cancer Centre Bahamas and Bahamas Heart Center Awarded CEDA Grants
The Cancer Centre Bahamas and Bahamas Heart Center Awarded CEDA Grants (Jun 23) A local medical facility specializing in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the two biggest killers in the Caribbean, heart disease and cancer, has been awarded the highest grants provided by the Caribbean Export Development Agency (CEDA), it was reported yesterday.

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Educators encouraged to 'play active role' in moving country forward
Educators encouraged to 'play active role' in moving country forward (Jun 23) Nassau, Bahamas – Stakeholders in education were encouraged to "play an active role in moving the country forward."

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Major changes needed in health care—Minister
Major changes needed in health care—Minister (Jun 23) NASSAU, The Bahamas --- Changes must take place in the processes used in the development, recruitment and management of human resources in the healthcare sector of the Bahamas if it is to meet growing health demands, Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Hubert A. Minnis, declared.

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Milo Butler Jr. Hailed a “Giant” of a Man
Milo Butler Jr. Hailed a “Giant” of a Man (Jun 23) Nassau, Bahamas – Bahamians from all walks of life packed Christ Church Cathedral Monday to bid farewell to Milo Boughton Butler Jr., former Speaker of the House of Assembly.

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GBPA President kicks off youth soccer camp
GBPA President kicks off youth soccer camp (Jun 23) Port Authority president Ian Rolle had a fun start to his work week this week.

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Bahamian entrepreneur to share his story on local TV
Bahamian entrepreneur to share his story on local TV (Jun 23) NASSAU, BAHAMAS—Mervin Sweeting’s enduring spirit, perseverance and fortitude to continue his life’s dreams despite the most difficult of times will be spotlighted in July’s episode of Visionaries Wealth Management and Business Show on ZNS TV 13 and JCN 14.

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OAS grants seven scholarships to Bahamians
OAS grants seven scholarships to Bahamians (Jun 23) NASSAU, Bahamas – Seven Bahamians received Organization of American States scholarships to pursue studies aimed at further developing The Bahamas. Deputy Prime Minister and Minster of Foreign Affairs the Hon Brent Symonette presented the recipients with their certificates during a ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 18

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Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza visits Atlantis
Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza visits Atlantis (Jun 18) The currently reigning Miss Universe, Dayana Mendoza, visited Atlantis, Paradise Island this week for the Cain Aura 2nd Birthday Bash, and to shoot some footage for the upcoming Miss Universe pageant.

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