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Record price fetched for Paradise Island property
Record price fetched for Paradise Island property
A property at Ocean Club recently sold for an undisclosed amount, but it is understood that the last asking price of $37.5 million meant the property went for a record closing price for the island community, a press statement from HG Christie explained. Broker realtor John Christie and agent Dylan Christie called the deal "historic". John ...
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H G Christie sells record-breaking La Ceiba property on Paradise Island
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — After just a few months of being on the market, the 20,800 sq ft ultra-exclusive La Ceiba property at Ocean Club, Paradise Island was sold for an undisclosed amount, last asking price offered of $37.5 million - the sale was a record-breaking one for Paradise Island. Broker Realtor John Christie offered [...]
Winner of EY scholarship dedicated award to his family
When De'Andre Forbes, 18, received the Ernst and Young Bahamas Jamaine McFall Memorial Scholarship earlier this year, he dedicated the award to his family, who he says made personal sacrifices so that he could pursue his educational goals.
KERZNER NOT FOR SALE
KERZNER NOT FOR SALE
By JAMMAL SMITH
Guardian Business Reporter
jammal@nasguard.com
A$3.4 billion unsolicited offer from a Malaysian-based investment group to purchase Kerzner International Holdings was rejected by the company,Guardian Business has learned.
BMB Group, an investment firm that manages wealthy Middle East and Asian clients, sent a letter on October 11 to the founder of Kerzner International Sol Kerzner, ...
Options are the spice of life
Options are the spice of life
Who doesn't like to have otions?I know Iâ certainly do, because having the same old, same old regularly really bores me. Iâ look forward to variety and things that are outside of the norm. I'm definitely not a peas and rice, fried chicken and potato salad kind of girl. It really shocks me when I find that there are people who in this day and age don't venture beyond peas and rice, fr...
Moves to slash $300m handicraft import spending
Moves to slash $300m handicraft import spending
Bahamians spend almost $300 million per annum importing handicraft items that appeal to tourists because they appear to be the authentic, archetypal local creation, the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation's (BAIC) executive chairman said yesterday.
Edison Key said that in light of this massive import bill, BAIC had introduced a one-month training programme to teach interested Bahami...
Bahamians stand out at Chinese Expo
Bahamians stand out at Chinese Expo
A group of Bahamian civil servants have swapped Nassau for Shanghai in a bid to boost tourist visits to the Bahamas from the Asian region.
Sources: Bomb suspect attended terror camp
Sources: Bomb suspect attended terror camp
The suspect in a Times Square bombing attempt attended a terrorist training camp in Pakistan, U.S. law enforcement officials said Tuesday. Faisal Shahzad was arrested late Monday for trying to blow up an SUV two days earlier.
2010/2011 Budget Communication
2010/2011 Budget Communication
Mr. Speaker, this is the 33rd Budget Exercise in which I will have participated in this Parliament as an MP; the 14th as the Prime Minister and the 6th as Minister of Finance. Such extensive experience in this country?s fiscal affairs has enabled me to observe the many ebbs and flows of economic life in The Bahamas and the attempts by successive Ministers of Finance to grapple with them. I have ...
National Prescription Drug Plan will help preserve Bahamian economy
The introduction of the National Prescription Drug Plan by summer, 2010, will help to improve health outcomes among Bahamians, and will also help to preserve the socio-economic development of The Bahamas for future generations, Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Hubert A. Minnis said.