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August 09, 2011
South Florida Man Aims to Pedal His Way from Bimini to Broward

Ernest Hemingway, who resided, fished and forever branded this tiny Bahamas out island with his writings in the 1930s, would have considered Bill Boes a kindred spirit--a man willing to challenge the sea for a personal goal.

The 61-year-old Boes, an asthmatic with one kidney and battling arthritis, this weekend will shove off in a 12-ft pedal boat from the marina at the historic Bimini Big Game...

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August 15, 2011
South Florida Man Nearly Achieves Goal to Pedal From Bimini to South Florida

If not for a violent thunderstorm, Bill Boes would have completed a record-setting journey to pedal boat from Bimini across the Florida Straits to South Florida.

The epic journey, which started in the early morning of Saturday, August 13, from the Bimini Big Game Club in Alice Town ended abruptly that evening when Boes, just a few miles from Pompano Beach and victory, was hit head on by a savag...

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July 29, 2022
The out island adventure of a lifetime

I swam with sharks in the ocean and lived, unscathed, to tell the tale! I snorkeled in and around 96-year-old ship wreck as my summer adventures through the out islands continued with a visit to the westernmost island in the archipelago - Bimini.

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July 15, 2017
March, Flotilla demonstration set for Bimini Residents Boaters say 'No' to Golf Course, demand Marine Reserve

Bimini residents supported by an international flotilla of boats are expected to turn out for what they are promising will be the largest demonstration in Bimini?s history, a ?Save Bimini? march and peaceful demonstration this week to urge creation of a long-promised marine protected area and denial of any plans to allow a resort development to build a golf course...

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July 04, 2017
Record Number Turn out for Town Hall Meeting

Decry Bimini Environmental Damage, Urge Marine Protected Area Legislation...A crowd estimated to be the largest ever to gather for a public meeting in Bimini packed a school auditorium last week, many passionately decrying...

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News Article
June 06, 2016
PM Christie Praises Opening of Resorts World Bimini Hilton

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie lauded the opening of the new 300-room, five star Hilton-branded hotel by Resorts World Bimini and commended the efforts of all involved, especially the developers.

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June 06, 2016
Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Resort World Bimini Hilton Hotel

I am happy to be in Bimini on this momentous occasion to join the visionary developers, the competent managers and staff of Resorts World Bimini Bahamas Limited, and the good people of Bimini in the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating the official opening of the very tastefully designed and well constructed, new 300 room, five star Hilton-branded hotel by Resorts World Bimini.

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April 20, 2015
Phase one of Hilton at Resorts World Bimini opens April 20

Resorts World Bimini is pleased to announce the opening of phase one of the new Hilton at Resorts World Bimini. The guest rooms are now complete and are bookable on www.hilton.com with a special introductory rate from $139 per night, which includes a round trip cruise transfer from Port Miami via the resort's dedicated cruise ship, Bimini SuperFast. Kids aged 17 and under sail and stay free. Guest...

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December 22, 2014
Re-Paved North Bimini Road Should Improve Life on the Island

It is anticipated that the lives of Biminites will be greatly improved with the re-paving of King?s Highway on Bimini. An official ceremony commemorating the event was held at the North Bimini Ferry Dock on Friday, December 19...

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March 06, 2019
Resorts World Bimini and Virgin Voyages Collaborate to Create a New Beach Club

Resorts World Bimini, located on an outer island of the Bahamas just 50 nautical miles from Miami, has announced plans to collaborate with Virgin Voyages on the new Resorts World Beach Club...

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