A Bahamian entrepreneur has produced a luxury watch to commemorate the nation’s 40th Anniversary of Independence.
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Chef Todd English introduces his Olives restaurant to Atlantis Paradise Island, opening today.

Featuring his signature open kitchen and Mediterranean cuisine, Olives Atlantis will provide a social and interactive dining experience for guests in the bustling Atlantis Casino.

Designed by interior architect and designer Jeffrey Beers, the restaurant is Olives’ first in the region.

Pictured: A Todd English signature dish – Salmon three ways. (photo courtesy Olives)

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Financial Services Minister Ryan Pinder says that efforts to achieve accession to the World Trade Organization are progressing.
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Deputy Prime Minister Phillip Davis has said that the government expects to see changes at the nation’s flag carrier over the next fiscal year, as a series of initiatives take root.
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Journalist Syann Thompson discusses the importance of Bahamian arts and culture ahead of the country’s 40th Anniversary of Independence this week.
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NASSAU, Bahamas, July 5, 2013 (GLOBENEWSWIRE) — Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) Limited (Nasdaq:ULTR), an industrial transportation company serving marine transportation needs in three markets (River Business, Offshore Supply Business and Ocean Business), announced today that on July 10, 2013 the Company will redeem all $180 million of its outstanding 9% First Preferred Ship Mortgage Notes due 2014.
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Rawson Square. Click on the picture to see enlargement. (BIS Photos/Gena Gibbs)

The Secretariat of the 40th Anniversary of Independence has planned a series of civic events for today to mark National Pride Day in Rawson Square from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm.

“The whole event is to foster pride in Bahamians.
Proud of our past, our culture, our heroes, our institutions, and each other. We have every reason to celebrate 40 years of independence,” says Joann Johnson, chairman of the National Pride Day Committee.

Johnson adds that Bahamians can participate in singing the National Anthem, reciting the National Pledge, and engaging in a National Prayer with fellow citizens.

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Guests watch the fireworks at the end of the grand celebration to commemorate the 238th Independence of the United States. Click on the picture to see enlargement. (BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson)

The Acting Prime Minister Philip Davis brought remarks at the grand celebration to commemorate the 238th Independence of the United States, hosted by the US Embassy and USNORTHCOM at Old Fort Bay Club, July 3, 2013.

“Almost 40 years ago on this historic day that this nation was born, the United States established diplomatic relations with The Bahamas solidifying the friendship of our two countries and acknowledging the same sovereign and human rights the United States declared for itself almost two and a half centuries ago,” Davis said.

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The Bahamas is preparing to debate the Stem Cell Research and Therapy Bill to be presented to Parliament.
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