Prime Minister Perry Christie led a delegation of several Cabinet Ministers and senior government officials to attend a ceremony marking the acquisition of the Abaco Club on Winding Bay.

Southworth Development, an internationally recognized developer and manager of residential resort communities, announced that it acquired the hotel and residences from Marriott Vacation Worldwide Corp, earlier in the month.

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The Bahamas is gearing up to host the Popeyes Bahamas Bowl football game on Christmas Eve in the National Stadium.
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Grand Bahama’s tourism sector is expected to grow significantly in 2015 according to both the Minister for Grand Bahama Dr Michael Darville and Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe.

Their comments came during a press conference at the Grand Lucayan Resort December 15 to announce the expanded service of the Balearia Bahamas Express and the MS Grand Celebration.

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Abaco Club’s new owner, Southworth Development, has pledged a major facelift for the luxury residential resort. More: Press release.
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NASSAU, The Bahamas, December 2014 /PRNewswire/ — CG Technology™, a preeminent technology company, and Baha Mar, the $3.5 billion global gaming destination resort in Nassau, The Bahamas, announced an agreement under which CG Technology will provide a complete mobile sports wagering system at the Baha Mar resort. Additionally, CG Technology will provide risk management consulting services to Baha Mar.

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Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell flew to Washington DC yesterday to attend a series of meetings that will culminate with his address to the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS).

The address, scheduled for December 16, will be live streamed on the OAS’ official website.

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Prime Minister Perry Christie addressed the Bahamas Hotel Association’s Annual Christmas Luncheon this week in Nassau, saying that the tourism industry will be driven by culture and sports next year.
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Tiger Woods’ Hero World Champion golf tournament is set to come to the Albany resort and residences in The Bahamas next year.
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ABACO, The Bahamas. December 2014 –(Marketwired) – Southworth Development, an internationally recognized developer and manager of residential resort communities announced today that it has acquired The Abaco Club on Winding Bay from Marriott Vacation Worldwide Corporation. Southworth acquired the community, in an all cash purchase, in partnership with a consortium of members and residents of The Abaco Club.

The Abaco Club on Winding Bay is one of the world’s great sporting clubs, with residences that rival the finest in any island setting. 

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Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis says that the government was right to provide support for the Bank of The Bahamas in managing its debt levels.
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