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Bahamas Handbook 2001
by Etienne
Dupuch Jr. Publications Ltd.
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$32.95 |
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$39.95 |
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| All The Bahamas in one book!! |
| 704
pages of fascinating articles, colourful photos and maps. Complete
Blue Pages information
section. This is the most complete book available on living
and doing business in The Bahamas. |
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Made up of more than
700 islands and cays scattered over 100,000 sq miles of crystal
clear water, The Bahamas is as diverse as life itself. Soft
sandy beaches and swaying palm trees compete with reminders
of a fascinating and colourful past, spinning nature and history
into a rich tapestry of island life and culture. |
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From the bustling markets
of Nassau, expansive beaches of Grand Bahama and cozy charm
of Abaco's harbours to the spectacular caves of Long Island,
brilliant turquoise seas of Exuma and the stunning vistas of
Eleuthera, The Bahamas beckons. Join us on a spectacular photo
tour of the islands. (top) |
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Babies were living in cardboard boxes and children in the Out Islands had no access to books, let alone libraries - until one Governor's remarkable wife got to work. |
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Tombstones do more than mark the final resting places of the dead, they tell tales, sometimes 300 years old, of life and death long ago. |
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Marine researchers are
delving deep into the pristine waters of The Bahamas to unlock
long-held secrets that may have benefits for the agricultural,
cosmetic, medical and pharmaceutical industries, as well as
for conservation of the environment. (top) |
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A small downtown road
stretches just two blocks, and deep into history. If the walls
of the homes that line George St could talk, the tales they'd
tell would be of everything from brutal slave auctions to churches
razed and resurrected, to celebrity shenanigans. |
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As late as 1961, Bahamian
women had no say on election day (though they paid their full
share of taxes). A few determined trailblazers changed all that,
despite strong opposition from powerful opponents. |
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Diehard bottle-hunters
are people whose idea of a "message in a bottle" is
one that tells 300-year-old tales of ship-wrecking, rum-running
and wealthy plantations. (top) |
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Darby Island, a tiny
private cay in the Exumas, is steeped in lore and immortalized
in song. There are tales of lovers and spies, murder and castles
burned to the ground. What is fact and what is fiction? |
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Global warming may be
causing alarm about rising sea levels in the 21st century, but
the ups and downs of oceans past is nothing new to The Bahamas.
In fact, they've been happening for millions of years, and without
them, this island nation would not exist. (top) |
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Outside investment has
fuelled growth in tourism, The Bahamas' No 1 industry, but the
offshore financial services industry is facing serious challenges
from the world's industrialized nations. |
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Giving back to the community
– whether it's a $1-million donation or an hour of free
time – brings untold benefits to Bahamian charities and
society. It just happens to be good for business, too. |
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Whether it's a luxury
suite, a high-tech tree house on a private cay, a tent at a
retreat or a 37-ft yacht, there are lots of neat places to call
home in The Bahamas. (top) |
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Freeport offers a raft
of innovative encouragement acts, unique in The Bahamas, which
make doing business a breeze. |
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When Walter Kitchen
first came to The Bahamas in 1967, it was to build a golf course.
He still takes a hands-on approach to running the Fortune Hills
course, but these days he's better known as the King of the
Wahoo, an avid sport fisherman with a knack for crafting custom
lures. |
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A flurry of developments
in 1999-2000 and renewed interest in investment bode well for
the future of Grand Bahama. (top) |
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Find out how the government
works and meet the people who run the country. |
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Everyone from the Governor-General
and Prime Minister to Ambassadors, Parliamentary Secretaries
and Honorary Consuls is listed here, along with office locations
and phone numbers. |
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Detailed maps take the
guesswork out of where to find government offices, departments
and public utilities. (top) |
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Information on everything
– from the cost of living and agriculture to voting, the
constitution and wildlife preserves – can be found in the
blue pages. These sections of the Handbook – one for Nassau
and The Bahamas, and one relating just to Freeport/Lucaya –
are more than 200 pages in total and contain the most current,
comprehensive and concise data available on living, travelling
and investing in The Bahamas. It's all compiled in an encyclopaedic
format for quick and easy reference. (top)
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