Sandy beaches of the Bahamas lined with tall swaying pine trees. Rum punches and sparkling, turqouise water. Posh resorts with golf courses, giant pools, spas and vegas-type entertainment. Gridlocked traffic on small winding streets, casinos hopping with action; cruise-ship passengers strolling through the bustling straw markets. These are some of the images of Nassau, the tourist center and capital of the Bahamas Island.
Credit crisis expected to cost Nassau $8M Newsday The global credit crisis, which has scared off municipal bond buyers, will probably cost Nassau more than $8 million this year in unexpected interest costs and financing charges, county officials...
Nassau police investigating pair of bank robberies Newsday Nassau police detectives are investigating two bank robberies that took place within a half-hour period Monday afternoon in New Hyde Park and Elmont. Police reports did not say whether detectives...
Ponting expects West Indies series to be tough Bahamas News.Net Australian captain Ricky Ponting expects a tough fight from the West Indies in the three-Test series, starting at Sabina Park, Kingston, next Thursday.
Mariah And Nick Spill Wedding Beans General Sources New ― Mariah Carey really did get married to Nick Cannon in the Bahamas last week — and they have the tattoos to prove it. The 38-year-old singer and the 27-year-old actor...
Windies board mulls suspended sentence for Samuels Bahamas News.Net West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels may be given a suspended sentence instead of a ban after being found guilty of hobnobbing with a bookmaker January last year when the Caribbean side toured India.
West Indies batsman Samuels found guilty of bookie links Caribbean Net News Miami, USA(Reuters): West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels has been found guilty of breaching regulations after a probe into allegations of links with a bookmaker, the West Indies Cricket Board...
Sea Hauler victims to get $1M payout tomorrow Nassau Guardian Guardian Senior Reporter, juan@nasguard.comThe victims of the 2003 Sea Hauler tragedy will receive their government ex gratia payments on Wednesday, Minister of Labor and Maritime...
UN report-Bahamian FDI fell 18% Nassau Guardian Guardian Business Desk , inderia@nasguard.comAs Latin America and countries in the Caribbean experienced record growth in foreign direct investment last year, The Bahamas...
FRONT PORCH-The way forward for the PLP Nassau Guardian The then governing Progressive Liberal Party entered the last general election with the theme &No Turning Back&. Yet they fought the last campaign, seemingly more obsessed with its — and the...
Cold cases not closed, says police Nassau Guardian Guardian Senior Reporter, artesia@nasguard.comMurder squad detectives often wrap up investigations quickly, bringing suspects to court in record time. Crime statistics showed that...
Four strategic ways to advance your career Nassau Guardian Are you satisfied with the direction that your career is heading? At this point, are you where you thought you'd be? If your answer is no, don't despair — you're not alone. Thousands of...
Suspect shot in hostage situation Nassau Guardian Guardian Staff Reporter, bianca@nasguard.comA suspect who allegedly fired a weapon at police during an attempted burglary, armed robbery and hostage situation in Bain Town is...
Armed robber shot to death Nassau Guardian ... the-Hill community last night, resulted in the death of a man believed to be in his early...
Sharks bite back against Brackettes Nassau Guardian ... up in the New Providence Softball Association, the Proper Care Pool Sharks, defeated the veteran Sigma Brackettes...
Taking a different route for a cheap airfare General Sources As fellow passengers at Los Angeles International Airport grumbled about soaring airfares, Gilda Chavez-Diaz flew home to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., last week. The cost of the round trip? $18.&People...
Stargazing | Carey, Cannon are married, TV Moms have their day General Sources ... amp;amp;lt;table> </table> <strong><span class=&subhead&>Thanks for telling us</span></strong></p><p><strong>Mariah Carey </strong>really...
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