May 2, 2017 (Miami Today) – County commissioners on Tuesday approved an agreement between Miami-Dade and Norwegian Cruise Lines (Bahamas) Ltd. for construction of a new cruise terminal, expected to cost $100 million, at PortMiami.

The agreement gives the company preferential berthing rights at cruise terminal J for its Prestige Cruise Holdings vessels operated by Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises while providing the county with a minimum annual 45 vessel calls during each fiscal year, according to a memo from Deputy Mayor Jack Osterholt. That’s 15 more than a previous agreement, which had a minimum of 30 Prestige Cruise Holdings vessels (PCH) each fiscal year.

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A private, 4,366 sq ft golf course estate and a one-acre developable lot located within The Abaco Club on Winding Bay will sell separately at auction next month through Concierge Auctions.

The estate – named “Parrot-Dise” – is situated on the 8th green of the community’s Island Links golf course.

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Here follows a statement by the government of The Bahamas on the signing of a Heads of Agreement between the government and Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited (CTFE):

The Government of The Bahamas announces the signing of a Heads of Agreement (attached hereto) between the Government of The Bahamas and CTFE, an 88 year old, family-owned, international business enterprise with significant assets inclusive of the Rosewood Hotel Group, which it owns, and other landmark hotels that it operates in the United States, Europe and other parts of the world. It operates over 60 hotels worldwide and gaming investments and operations in Australia and other developments around the world.

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Bahamas is hosting major sporting events this month including the IAAF Relays and the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup boosting tourism and showcasing the country to a worldwide audience.
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Bahamas business news this week focuses on the economic uplift of recent events in the hotel and hospitality industry, namely the opening of Baha Mar and the expansion of the One&Only brand.
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On 9th February, 2017, the Central Bank announced the establishment of the T. Baswell Donaldson Research Prize, and the launch of a competition to select a winning research paper on an economic or policy topic that has direct relevance or application to The Bahamas. The author of the winning paper will receive a $20,000 prize and be invited to give the first TB Donaldson Memorial Lecture. This lecture is set for June 30.

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Imagine waking up in the waning hours of the night, just as the sun was about to rise over the horizon, on your own private island.

STAR Island Bahamas, found off northern Eleuthera and surrounded by azure waters, miles of beach offers just that experience.

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ATLANTIS, PARADISE ISLAND April 26, 2017 (Atlantis Press Office) – Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in The Bahamas will unveil the complete renovation of Coral Towers and a fully transformed Marina Village this July, 2017. Reservations open today for summer travel. Long known as a distinct mecca for family entertainment and its breathtaking beaches, Atlantis will introduce cutting edge offerings and creative amenities to continue driving its status as the top family travel vacation destination where fun, education, culture and purpose come together.

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, April 2017 /PRNewswire/ — One&Only, created exclusively for the ultra-luxury market, and conceived as a hallmark of excellence, is evolving its portfolio beyond award-winning Beach Resorts with One&Only Nature Resorts, One&Only Urban Resorts, and One&Only Private Homes.

These new experiences will complement the existing award-winning resort collection, set in some of the most beautiful locations in the world, offering guests a distinctive style and personality borne of its local culture, a genuine hospitality, and a lively energy that is unparalleled.

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04/23/2017 01:10 am ET (Huffington Post) – The Bahamas is composed of 700 islands just 80km off the coast of Florida. The archipelago is an ecological oasis with some of the clearest water on the planet and the world’s third largest barrier reef. It is steeped in the history and traditions of the sea. From 1492 when Christopher Columbus first discovered the islands, through the 17th and 18th centuries which saw The Bahamas dominated by pirates, to today’s vigorous tourism, financial and maritime centre that it has become.

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This is an excerpt from The Huffington Post as it appeared on April 24, 2017. For updates or to read the current version of this post in its entirety, please click here.

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