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Bahamas Handbook 2009
by Etienne
Dupuch Jr. Publications Ltd.
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$39.95 |
| Hardback: |
$48.95 |
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| All The Bahamas in one book!! |
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Whenever you need to find anything about The Bahamas, always check
the 2009 Bahamas Handbook and Businessman’s Annual first.
Its 656+ pages are stuffed with facts, maps, photos, intriguing
articles and more – it’s the one stop information
source for everything Bahamian. That’s why businesses,
government and schools have relied on the Bahamas Handbook and
Businessman’s Annual since 1960. |
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The beauty of The Bahamas astounds
all who see it. Inside this 49th edition you will finde striking
full-colour photographs, illustrations and maps complementing
more than 656 pages of well-researched writing. |
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See shorelines with the clearest
water imaginable, colourful boats beached in sleepy harbours,
gorgeous flowers, lush foliage, vistas of Nassau and the smiling
people of The Bahamas—all displayed in vibrant colour. |
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Take a delightful
journey through the islands of The Bahamas. This collection
of photographs showcases, in stunning detail, the beauty of
the islands. |
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Ever wondered what
Nassau was like 100 years ago? Electric lights were replacing
gas lamps along Bay Street, telephones were being hooked up
and motor cars were arriving by the boatload. |
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There's an article
on Senator Gary Hart, a married man who scuttled his chance
to become president of the United States when he took an ill-advised
fling in The Bahamas with a beautiful woman. |
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Readers will also learn something about the late Robert Hallam "Bobby" Symonette, surely one of the most creative and successful businessmen The Bahamas has ever produced. |
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This year
readers can travel back in time to the 18th century, where
they'll
meet William Lyford Jr, a shadowy privateer and slave owner.
Oddly
enough,
this debt-ridden and complaining man became the namesake
of Lyford Cay, the most exclusive address in The Bahamas today. |
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Other articles offer glimpses into Nassau's turbulent history as revealed in plaques on church walls; into the lives of Bahamians who worked as migrant farm workers in the US; and into the importance of Out Island festivals, regattas and homecomings, which keep local economies humming, even in tough times. |
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Intrepid Anglican
churchmen put their lives at risk to spread the gospel to the
people of the Family Islands. Read all about the missionaries
who faced many hardships and even death. |
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Who is "The
Balladeer of Bimini"? Also known as "Piccalo Pete,"
Nat Saunders (94 years young) still entertains locals and visitors.
Learn about the songs of his that are preserved in folklore
collections and his memories of the good old days. |
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Annual events like regattas,
festivals and homecomings boost local economies, transforming
them from sleepy fishing communities, to the place to
be for locals and visitors alike. |
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Despite global pressures,
the Bahamian economy remains buoyant. |
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Investigate the changing environment
in Bahamas real estate, from a selection of available properties
to the emergence of a buyers market and the trend away from
major development projects. |
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How is The Bahamas
balancing economic development and environmental protection?
Who is the new type of investor The Bahamas is adapting to?
How is Bahamian culture expanding tourism? Readers of the 2009
Handbook can learn the answers to these
and many other questions in our extensive business
section. |
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UNEXSO, the pioneering dive company in Grand Bahama, introduced the world to the wonders of scuba diving, bringing the sport to tourism and ultimately making it accessible to millions. |
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The success of the
trans-shipment sector,the port area and the construction industry
keeps the economy of Freeport/Lucaya moving. This commercial
sector leads the way to a recovery for Grand Bahama. Learn
about the origins of Freeport—The
Bahamas first industrial city. |
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Tourism is still ubiquitous
with Grand Bahama. Read bout how visitors still flock to three
national parks in The Bahamas' second-largest island. |
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What form of government does The Bahamas use? How does it work? Who are its leaders—the Cabinet ministers, the senators, and the members of the House of Assembly? You will meet all the movers and shakers in this illustrated who's who. |
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This reference section also locates all government offices, lists all public service officials, administrators, and diplomatic and consular representatives and includes everything else you need to know about the government sector. |
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Our government section
gives readers accurate, up-to-date information. |
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What’s the population? How many world banks operate in The Bahamas? What’s the climate like? The Blue Pages cover these and many other topics. These 200- plus pages present the latest information, arranged alphabetically, from Accommodations to Zoos. |
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Since 1960 the Bahamas Handbook
and Businessman’s Annual Blue Pages have been the source
for up-to-date and accurate information about The Bahamas. |
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For convenience, the
Blue Pages are divided into two sections: one dedicated to
Nassau and the rest of the nation and one concentrating on
Grand Bahama and Freeport.
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