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Dr Hubert Minnis has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of The Bahamas. Watch a ZNS Network news report here.
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) will host a tourism marketing conference in New York during Caribbean Week next month.

Themed “Marketing Caribbean Tourism in the New ‘Ab’Normal”, the event will take place June 8, 2017 at the Wyndham New Yorker.

During the event, some of the most influential travel industry experts in the US will provide detailed guidance about how to select and leverage well-known tools and platforms during times of constant change, to encourage travel and loyalty to the region.

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Pictured: Dr Hubert Minnis is sworn in as Prime Minister by Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling, May 11, 2017 at Government House. (BIS Photos/Peter Ramsay/Letisha Henderson)

Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas Dr Hubert Minnis was sworn in May 11, 2017, saying that the election result represented “a new day” for country.

“Today also represents a renewal and reaffirmation of our democratic heritage,” he said, during his Swearing-In Ceremony at Government House. “Exercising a cherished right that is still not universal, the Bahamian people freely elected a new government.”

“We will honour this mandate for change.”

Prime Minister Minnis thanked Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling for “most graciously” appointing him as the fourth Prime Minister of an independent Bahamas.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (PRWEB) May 09, 2017 – STAR (Sustainable Terrain And Resources) Island, a 35-acre cay located off the northern coast of Eleuthera, Bahamas, is using off-grid technology to produce its own clean solar power, drinking water and organic food, while showcasing the latest green architecture to its guests.

Tropic Ocean Airways is now the resort’s exclusive airline partner and the optimal option for travel to the resort’s remote location. Up to 8 guests will have the opportunity to charter a factory new Cessna Grand Caravan seaplane directly to STAR Island from multiple locations throughout South Florida, including Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and West Palm Beach.

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Here follows a statement by Prime Minister Perry Christie May 10, 2017:

I called Dr Minnis earlier this evening to congratulate him on his party’s victory. I understand as perhaps few others the challenges that await Dr Minnis, and I wish him only success on behalf of our nation. He has my full support for a smooth transition.

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Bahamians voted overwhelmingly for change yesterday as opposition party the Free National Movement (FNM) swept aside the ruling Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) at the polls, making FNM leader Dr Hubert Minnis the country’s next Prime Minister.

The results of the General Election trickled in late last night and showed a decisive win for the FNM, which is expected to take 34 of The Bahamas’ 39 constituencies when the official tally is announced. Addressing the crowd at a victory rally in Nassau last night Prime Minister-elect Minnis said: “This was a long fought battle but the victory is not mine, the victory is yours. This is the people’s time and I am your servant.

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Election campaign season draws to a close today, as Bahamians head to the polls to choose the country’s next government.

The ruling Progressive Liberal Party (PLP), which took power in 2012 under the leadership of Prime Minister Perry Christie, is hoping to see off challenges from the two major opposition parties – the Free National Movement (FNM) and the Democratic National Alliance (DNA).

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