Pilot describes moments before Exuma crash (Jul 20) In the moments before the nine-seater Navajo aircraft went down last Thursday in waters near Staniel Cay, Exuma, veteran pilot Murillo Sullivan said he had to choose between trying to make it back to the runway or landing in the water.

The flight, which took off from Staniel Cay, was headed for Nassau when Sullivan noticed trouble with the engine.

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Farmer's Cay All-Age School student Nandkumar Jagroo plays the recorder (Jul 9) Farmer's Cay All-Age School student Nandkumar Jagroo plays the recorder as his classmates sing "When the Saints Go Marching in", during the recent E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival 2010 adjudications.

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Exuma Dance Explosion at National Arts Festival (Jun 15) Female dancers from the Centre Stage Performing Arts Studio tap their way through the “Cowgirl Xpress”, during the evening session on the first day of the E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival Adjudications held recently at the St. Andrew’s Parish Community Centre in George Town, Exuma. The ladies scored an 85 for their performance

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BAIC officials travel to Exuma to follow up and check on planned projects (Jun 10) The Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation’s Executive Chairman, Edison Key travelled to Exuma to follow up on a few projects the Corporation has planned for that island

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Deatra Symonette presented Certificate of Appreciation Award (May 19) May 14th 2010, Georgetown, Exuma - Odyssey Aviation Bahamas, an operation offering fuel and VIP handling services to private jet travelers, is pleased to announce that Ms. Deatra Symonette, Location Manager of the new Odyssey Aviation ‘satellite’ location in Exuma, received The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism ‘Certificate of Appreciation Award’ presented by Ms. Vernice Walkine, Director General Ministry of Tourism and Aviation. The award recognizes the ‘Unselfish acts of kindness toward visitors of the Bahamas.’

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The Governor General arrives in Exuma for Regatta (Apr 26) Governor General His Excellency Sir Arthur Foulkes and Joan Lady Foulkes touched down in George Town, Exuma for the National Family Island Regatta, Thursday, April 22

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The Governor General arrives in Exuma for Regatta (Apr 23) Governor General His Excellency Sir Arthur Foulkes and Joan Lady Foulkes touched down in George Town, Exuma for the National Family Island Regatta, Thursday, April 22.

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 International Pilots and Media Swarm Great Exuma (Apr 22) A group of some 57 general aviators accompanied by members of the international media, swarmed the streets of George Town, as they arrived in Exuma, Bahamas this past weekend, for the first wing of the Governor General’s International Air Rally, Caribbean Air Challenge, which got underway Saturday April 17th and will continue through Tuesday, April 27th.

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Research in Exuma shows suprising lizard findings (Mar 5) Researchers working in Exuma and Eleuthera are puzzling over the Brown Anole lizard and its ability to choose the gender of its offspring.

Biologists from Dartmouth found that when limited to small mates, female lizards have less male offspring. This is a helpful for their survival, since researchers also found that males born to smaller fathers were less likely to survive than those born to bigger dads.

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Pilots Race through The Bahamas on International Adventure (Feb 11) Pilots from all over the world will fly through The Bahamas, The Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Turks and Caicos, learning about the local culture and earning points for teamwork, discipline and general aviation knowledge.

The 10-day event runs from April 17-27 and starts in Florida. Bahamian aviation specialist Greg Rolle will give a 'Fly The Bahamas' presentation on April 16th at the

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Bahamian Shervin Penn Appointed Resort Manager, Grand Isle Resort Spa (Dec 11) Grand Isle Resort & Spa this week announced the appointment of Bahamian Shervin Penn as Resort Manager of its $100 million, luxurious 78 condo villa resort at the peak of Emerald Bay on Great Exuma.
“We are pleased to announce the promotion of Assistant Manager Shervin Penn to the post of Resort Manager,” said James Clabaugh, President of EGI Ltd., developers of the luxury property that has consistently ranked #1 of 11 hotels in Exuma on TripAdvisor.com, even during the heyday of the famed Four Seasons which closed earlier this year to clear the way for the sale of land on which it was situated as part of a larger transaction. “We know that a new era is dawning for Exuma and we believe that Shervin’s appreciation of how important a superior visitor experience is will help Grand Isle retain its standing among repeat discerning guests and the many new visitors that Sandals will be bringing to Exuma.”

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A Second HGChristie Agent Gains a 'Green' Designation! (Sep 1) Proving that being the oldest and most established doesn't mean that you're not on the cutting edge, HGChristie and its agents continue to respond to the changing global and economic climate. Through implementation and focus of sustainable development and growth, HGChristie is responding to today's market demands.

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Staniel Cay Yacht Club featured on popular fishing and travel show 'Reel Adventures' (May 24) EXUMA -- Captain Robert Arrington and the Florida-based 'Reel Adventures' crew came out to experience Staniel Cay and the Exumas in mid-February 2009.

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Bahamian author pens 'Life On A Rock' (Apr 17) There is news in the Bahamian book world! After almost three years in the writing, a true story has now been published and released about life on a small island in the Central Bahamas during the mid-90s.

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Fowl Cay Fire (Aug 8) The Royal Plantation, the multi-million dollar private resort on Fowl Cay in The Exumas, narrowly avoided disaster yesterday after a bush fire roared out of control.

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Government helps Exuma farmers affected by Tropical Storm Noel (Aug 5) Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources the Hon. Lawrence Cartwright led a delegation to Exuma last week to present 89 cheques to assist farmers affected by Tropical Storm Noel in 2007.

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(Jul 13) The serenity of a quiet family island settlement was shattered on Independence Day by the gruesome reality of the country’s 38th murder.

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Location Of Exuma Import Hub Key (Jul 13) While pointing to government interest in bringing a regional port to Exuma, a former MP for the community has reservations about the location now being eyed, worried it could stymie tourism.

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