Nassau, THE BAHAMAS (July 04, 2012) – The July-December issue released today celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Independence of The Bahamas with an in-depth look at the last 40 years of development in the sovereign nation, with observations by some of the country’s leading political and business figures. A period of enormous change in the jurisdiction, the last four decades has seen The Bahamas emerge out from under the influence of its colonial rulers to stand as an independent, stable democracy with the highest GDP per capita in the region.

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Minister of the Environment and Housing Kenred Dorsett has announced the release of Eco Bahamas –a quarterly magazine that highlights environmental issues in the country and news from within the Ministry of the Environment and Housing.

“In an effort to ensure that the general public is kept abreast of the work being done to safeguard the environment by my ministry and its agencies and partners, we have published an environmental magazine and newsletter,” noted Dorsett in a press release announcing the publication.

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The Constitutional Commission will present its report to the Prime Minister and his Cabinet at the Colonial Hilton Hotel in Nassau July 8, 2013, ahead of the 40th Anniversary of Independence July 10.

Prime Minister Perry Christie announced the formation of the Constitutional Commission August 1, 2012.

He gave it a broad mandate to conduct a comprehensive review of the Constitution of The Bahamas, and to recommend changes to the Constitution in advance of the 40th anniversary of Independence.

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The four-day meeting gets underway at the Diplomatic Centre, St Ann’s.

Caricom Secretary General Erwin LaRocque, outgoing chairman Haiti’s President Michel Martelly, newly-elected Prime Minister of Barbados Freundal Stuart, re-elected Prime Ministers Perry Christie of The Bahamas and Dr Keith Mitchell of Grenada will also deliver addresses at the opening ceremony.

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Pictured: A depiction of Rosewood Residences at Baha Mar. Click on the image to enlarge.

NASSAU, The Bahamas (PRWEB) July 03, 2013 — An elite collection of 307 private residences at Baha Mar, the $3.5 billion luxury resort located in The Bahamas, is now available for purchase. Set along more than half a mile of white-sand beach and crystal-clear, turquoise water, Baha Mar will encompass four luxury hotels – Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®, Mondrian, Grand Hyatt and the centerpiece of the resort, The Baha Mar Casino & Hotel.

For those seeking an authentic Bahamian experience, the ultra-luxurious Rosewood Residences® at Baha Mar, with a choice of one, two and three-bedroom homes and four-bedroom beach villas, is the ideal choice. The 92 residences take full advantage of the proximity to the crystal-clear water with private terraces and unmatched views. Rosewood residence owners and guests have exclusive access to private lounge and pool areas and the intimate Sense® spa.

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Prime Minister Perry Christie will lead a Bahamian delegation to the CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting in Port of Spain this week.
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The opening of the Resorts World Bimini Bay Casino and the launch of a new ferry service linking Bimini with Miami, which will bring around 400,000 visitors a year to he island, present massive opportunities, according to Prime Minister Perry Christie.
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A ship shuttling passengers to the westernmost point of the Bahamas could open any day now, representatives from Bimini SuperFast said Friday.

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Prime Minister Perry Christie was among the dignitaries attending the official opening of the Resorts World Bimini Bay Casino at the weekend.
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