BAHAMAS NEWS
Boxing In Government. Schools The Amateur Boxing Federation of The Bahamas has embarked upon an ambitious initiative that will connect with students of government schools throughout New Providence, Grand Bahama and most of the other Family Islands Motion filed to have Babak jailed Lawyers representing the Estate of Edward St. George yesterday filed a Notice of Motion to have Grand Bahama Port Authority chairman Hannes Babak committed to prison for contempt of Court Bahamas Still Hoping To Lure Chinese Wealthy China is considered the fastest growing economy in the world, with growth this year expected to reach nearly 11%, and those who drive The Bahamas' tourism industry are eyeing opportunities to attract wealthy Chinese tourists to these Bahamas Government to help drive COB to University Prime Minister Perry Christie on Wednesday gave officials of the College of The Bahamas an assurance that the government will fund a number of ventures that will go a long way in helping the institution move to university status Virgin Airlines to suspend flights The Bahamas will be losing the weekly airlift from a popular European airline that has decided to discontinue flights after two years of service Anna Nicole must move out of house in 48 hours A court in the Bahamas has ordered Anna Nicole Smith to vacate the house that she's living in Duncombe, Plakaris Emerge New National Chess Champs Charles Duncombe is the new Bahamas Chess Federation’s Senior Champion while Kristian Plakaris was crowned the Junior Champion when the 35th National Championships wrapped up on Sunday at Government House Junior Cricket Programme Takes Off The sport of cricket is rapidly becoming popular once more amoung the youth in New Providence thanks to the Bahamas Cricket Association’s recently established junior programme spearheaded by John Welch Building Your Business: Focus On Small Business & Entrepreneurship The "Copycat Syndrome" is alive and well in our Bahamas. What is the "Copycat Syndrome"? It refers to the efforts by others to duplicate or copy the successful business activity of another, a pioneer Prison Threat For Babak Supreme Court Justice Jeanne Thompson has granted attorneys for executors of the estate of the late Port Chairman Edward St. George leave to apply for an order to have Grand Bahama Port Authority Chairman Hannes Babak sent to Her
Banking on the Bahamas RedNova By Vartan, Starre GOING GREEN Protecting the Grand Banks Andros Island, the largest of the 700 islands and cays that make up the Bahamas, is just a 10-minute plane ride away from the mega- resorts, golf courses and party vibe of tourist-oriented New Providence Island. Aero-News: Quote of the Day 12.06.06 The Aero-News Network "It's not very enjoyable when this happens. But the staff were very good." Source: An unidentified first-class passenger onboard British Airways Flight 213 on November 28. Travelers in the first class cabin were distressed to find out they were sharing the cabin with an elderly passenger who passed away halfway through the atlantic journey. NEWS & FEATURES Style Weekly A brush with notoriety and the souvenir that disappeared. by Melissa Scott Sinclair I heard the crowd before I saw him. Spelling Bee breeds news reporters The Nassau Guardian A positive spin for The Nassau Guardian-sponsored Bahamas National Spelling Bee is that years later, after they had competed, a number of contestants have returned to the company's employ as reporters. ANN's Daily Aero-Linx 12.06.06 The Aero-News Network Aero-Linx! Planes and more planes, no end to the facts and photos of aircraft on this site. ANN's Daily Aero-Tips 12.06.06: Mentor Pilot The Aero-News Network Aero-Tips! A unique concept that has arisen with the advent of Very Light Jets (VLJs) is that of the "mentor pilot". NASA Langley Solicits Buyout Offers From Employees The Aero-News Network Facility Aims To Cut Approximately 40 Jobs Employees at NASA's Langley Research Center will be offered buyouts over the next two weeks. ANN's Daily Aero-Term 12.06.06 Pibal The Aero-News Network Aero-Terms! Pronounced PIE-ball, short for "pilot balloon". Today this refers to the small helium filled balloons that balloon pilots release preflight to track wind direction and wind speed. USAF Thunderbirds Release 2007 Show Schedule The Aero-News Network The U. S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron, "Thunderbirds" have announced its 2007 air show schedule, which begins March 24 and runs through Nov. 11. The team is scheduled to perform more than 68 shows in 21 states and nine European countries. Canadian Forces Snowbirds Announce 2007 Schedule The Aero-News Network The 431 Air Demonstration Squadron (Snowbirds) consists of approximately 85 Canadian Forces personnel. All members of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds are serving members of the Canadian Forces, including the Reserve Force, each of whom brings years of military experience to the team.bahamas+news: bahamas+news
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