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Bahamas Handbook 2004 by Etienne Dupuch Jr. Publications Ltd.   Softback:   $35.95 Hardback:   $43.95 Current Availability Ships within 24 hours of payment. All The Bahamas in one book!! 672 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. • A collection of stunning photography showcases the beauty of the islands and the people who inhabit them. Tour the picture perfect Bahamas in 27 colourful pages. From blue-green ocean vistas to the vivid orange-red of the poinciana in bloom, the yellows and blues of Junkanoo and the many shades of pink in a flamingo’s plumage, the scenery is a mix of intense and subtle hues. (top)   • The lead story on Sir John Templeton examines this billionaire and philanthropist’s unorthodox approach to religion and science, a philosophy that has surprising implications for transcending the boundaries of traditional spirituality. • Nassau’s Chinese community began with seven immigrants and has grown to hundreds, representing an integral part of the Bahamian mosaic. Today’s Chinese-Bahamians are among the business owners and professionals who run the engine of the Bahamian economy. • As a lawyer and politician, Eugene Dupuch’s influence went much further than the courtroom and House of Assembly. He was a pivotal figure in developing the modern constitution and helping to end racial discrimination in The Bahamas. (top)   • A story on Cumberland Street explores the history of what was once the main thoroughfare connecting Fort Nassau to Government House. Rogues and royalty, vagabonds and viscounts have all been part of the fabric of this historic street. • William Wylly was an extraordinary man who brought a new philosophy to slavery. His revolutionary approach to the treatment of slaves got him into hot water, and even into jail. The Clifton Plantation, where Wylly settled, is today a subject of deep divide between Bahamians and developers, and has been set aside by government as a historical site. • The first action of World War II gave rise to a tale of daring wartime rescue on the high seas with a Bahamian connection. An unarmed ocean liner, the Athenia, is torpedoed by a German U-boat and sinks into the cold Atlantic ocean as crew members aboard Axel Wenner-Gren’s Southern Cross struggle in the dark to save the passengers from certain death. In all, 395 passengers were plucked from the sea. More than 118 people died. Read this fascinating first-hand account of the tragedy from the perspective of the third engineer aboard the Southern Cross. (top)   • For those fortunate enough to live in the Out Islands, the minor inconvenience of being away from the city is a small price to pay for a stress-free life in paradise, where the only traffic jams take place in the harbour. • The Out Island homes of the very wealthy and very lucky range from rustic retreats to lavish palaces. Private islands with elegant mansions, fishing retreats and family getaways are all part of the landscape. The islands offer a valuable commodity for those who can afford it – complete seclusion. For many, it’s well worth the price. (top)   • The finance, e-commerce and tourism industries are taking a new tack to target upscale markets. The provision of high-quality products and services is the key to rebuilding a robust Bahamian economy. • The Handbook takes a critical look at an innovative new product. The SMART fund is designed to take the financial sector to new heights. • The Bahamas is facing a myriad of opportunities and difficulties in its quest to become a centre of excellence for electronic business. • Tourism in The Bahamas is set to grow again with the expansion of Atlantis by Kerzner International and with a myriad of construction projects on the drawing board and in various stages of completion. With these and other stories – including a look at commercial and residential real estate developments in Nassau and beyond – the Handbook gives readers keen insight into the world of business in The Bahamas that is unmatched by any other publication. (top)   • Meet Willie Moss, the woman at the helm of the Grand Bahama Port Authority, who proves that hard work and dedication are the keys to success. • Francis Singer-Hayward, another extraordinary Freeporter, is devoted to animals and the arts. Her tireless efforts to make sure both get the attention they need do not go unnoticed. • Grand Bahama is in a unique position as an economy on the threshold of a “golden era.” The combination of creative solutions to strengthen the economy and hefty new projects in the works is expected to set the stage for long-term sustained development. Also in the Handbook, you’ll find important information on commercial and residential real estate developments on Grand Bahama. (top)   • From the Prime Minister and Cabinet to the Members of Parliament, the Government section gives readers complete information on the people in power, including public service officials, ambassadors, diplomatic and consular representatives, honorary consuls and international organizations and representatives. Detailed locator maps make it easy to find government offices in Nassau. (top)   • Since 1960 the Bahamas Handbook has remained the most comprehensive and reliable source on The Bahamas available anywhere. The Blue Pages sections, one for Nassau and The Bahamas in general and one for Grand Bahama, provide useful information in an encyclopaedic format for easy reference. Whether you’re a yachter searching for the nearest port of entry, a newcomer who wants information about immigration, an entrepreneur interested in starting a new venture or a student researching the history of The Bahamas, the Blue Pages section contains all the information you need. (top)

Editorial Review       The 2004 Bahamas Handbook is a delightful blend of spectacular photographs and exciting feature stories. The stunning front colour section sets the stage for the wonderful read to follow. The features section begins with a thought-provoking look at Sir John Templeton, a wealthy Lyford Cay resident who has unconventional ideas about religion and science. Next comes a profile of Nassau’s industrious Chinese community and another of Eugene Dupuch, a lawyer and politician who helped shape The Bahamas. The history section begins with a delightful story on Cumberland Street and the colourful characters and buildings that make up its past. A timely account of William Wylly and the plantation that has become the subject of recent controversy follows. The section closes with a fascinating tale of the late-night rescue of passengers from a sinking ship. As always, the Freeport/Lucaya and family islands sections contain stories exclusive to Grand Bahama and the islands. The business section covers the challenges of an increasingly global economy, strategies for capturing the high-end investor and new products to help the financial services sector become more competitive. The blue pages information sections are, as always, up-to-date and chock-full of useful and interesting facts about The Bahamas. The Handbook gets better every year, and the 2004 edition is no exception.

What readers have said about the 2002 BAHAMAS HANDBOOK   January 9, 2002 As usual, the Handbook is filled with interesting articles, information and beautiful photographs.  D. Gail Saunders (Ph.D), Director of Archives, Nassau, The Bahamas   December 28, 2001 I wish to thank and commend you for what I consider the best Bahamas Handbook ever, that of 2002. The feature, historical, and Family Island stories were superb and of course, as always, the business and government sections. It may interest you to know that for years I have purchased two copies at Christmas time for my two sons. This year I doubled the number, additional ones going to friends. Keep up the good work.  Mr. Patrick J. Bethel, SCV, Marsh Harbour, Abaco   December 20, 2001 I would wish to congratulate you and your staff for an excellent publication, which covers a wide range of topics and valuable information and statistics on The Bahamas. Your company has made, over the years, a great contribution to the development of The Bahamas in the Bahamas Handbook, and I trust that it will continue in the future to do so.  Sir Gerald Cash, Nassau, The Bahamas   December 18, 2001 It is a very impressive publication and a very valuable tool for promoting The Bahamas.  John J. Issa, Executive Chairman, Superclubs Super-Inclusive Resorts, Kingston, Jamaica   December 17, 2001 The book has been placed in a treasured place and the Acting Governor-General has asked me to say that she will make excellent use of the information contained therein.  Cynthia Gibbs, Secretary to the Governor-General, Nassau, The Bahamas   December 17, 2001 Thank you for the 2002 edition of the Bahamas Handbook which continues its tradition as the definitive annual Bahamian Chronicle. The special articles are excellent and I am pleased to be able to send it to friends abroad. You are again to be congratulated on the quality of this publication.  Sir William C. Allen, K.C.M.G., Minister of Finance, Nassau, The Bahamas

What the Press and others have said about previous editions   “Virtually every Bahama topic from yachting and fish catching to the art of setting up a multi-million dollar tax free corporation is packed into the new Bahamas Handbook…”  - The Miami Herald   “…contains more information on The Bahamas than any other book we know.”  - Boston Globe   “…enough information to make you an expert…”  - The Financial Post (Canada)   “…A slickly packaged kaleidoscope of colourful and irresistible reading, a must for residents of and visitors to The Bahamas - and a compelling invitation to those unfortunates who are neither.”  - The New Haven Register   “Occasionally a book comes along that combines business with pleasure, thus making it doubly interesting. Such a book is the Bahamas Handbook…”  - The Christian Science Monitor   “For fun and profit start reading the Bahamas Handbook…”  - Esquire Magazine   “…interesting almost beyond belief.”  - Hamilton Spectator (Canada)   “The Bahamas Handbook is not only interesting and informative, but one of the most respected publications in The Commonwealth of The Bahamas…”  - Governor-General Sir Milo B. Butler   “The quality of your publication continues to amaze me…no other nation has such a book coming out yearly with such excellent information. Even the ads are living history of The Bahamas.”  - Mr. John H. Bounds, Department of Geography, Sam Houston State Library, Huntsville, Texas   “The language of the Handbook is simple, lucid and flawless and I sincerely commend it.”  - Governor-General, Sir Gerald Cash, G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., O.B.E., J.P.   “…helpful to people from all walks of life…In fact, the information that is given each year makes it one of the most valuable publications produced in this country.”  - Governor-General, Sir Henry Taylor, Kt., J.P.   “…the Handbook has played a vital part in the phenomenal development of this area. In fact, we have relied on the Handbook more than any other publicity vehicle in bringing big money into Freeport/Lucaya and, ultimately, into the pockets of every licensee. The Bahamas Handbook is a proven medium for promoting the Freeport area.”  - Sir Jack A. Hayward, The Grand Bahama Port Authority   “Many a one has been given ‘a knighthood’ for doing far less than you have. I am certain that the Historian a century from now will bless your name. You are actually producing ‘Living History’ for those who shall follow you.”  - Sir Alvin Braynen

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