The Bahamas Speed Week Revival, which brought more than 40 classic and modern racing cars to Nassau from around the world in December last year, also raised money for local charities through the Pictet Speed Week Gala and Auction of Promises sponsored by Pictet Bank & Trust.

During a courtesy call with Sir Arthur Foulkes, Speed Week organizers recently presented four local charities with a donation of $50,000.

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The following is a statement by the government of The Bahamas regarding the appointment of Stephen Thompson as national anti-money laundering coordinator:

The Bahamas continues to play an integral role in the international financial services sector by creating and maintaining the highest quality of financial intermediary products and services while adhering to the Anti-Money Laundering & Combating the Financial of Terrorism (AML/CFT) standards of the Financial Action Task Force- the international standard-setting AML/CFT body.

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Here follows the remarks of Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Allyson Maynard Gibson at the Bahamas Association of Compliance Officers’ (BACO) 8th Annual Northern Bahamas Conference, Pelican Bay, Freeport, April 25:

To the CCP (Certified Compliance Professional) members of BACO, to the general membership, Ladies and Gentlemen, good afternoon.

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Cloud Carib today announced availability of NetApp’s award-winning FAS and V-Series storage solutions in The Bahamas. NetApp Solutions deliver a superior mix of industry-leading performance, capacity scaling, and value to create an infrastructure foundation that accelerates business growth.

“There are so many efficiencies inherent in NetApp solutions, that the overall value proposition is unmatched in the industry” stated Dr Yannis Kalfoglou, member of Cloud Carib’s Advisory Board. “The new collaboration will allow Cloud Carib to work closely with NetApp’s Caribbean team to deliver agile data infrastructure solutions to Cloud Carib’s client base”.

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American celebrity couple Jay-Z and Beyonce have reportedly spent approximately $3 million to purchase the 360-acre Strangers Cay in the northern Bahamas. Watch a ZNS news report here.
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People to People is a programme run by the Ministry of Tourism to give visitors to The Bahamas an authentic cultural experience.
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Pictured: Fred Mitchell, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, addresses students at the 16th Model United Nations Sessions. (BIS Photo/Kris Ingraham)

Mastering international debate prepares future delegates for scholarship and research opportunities in global negotiations, according to Foreign Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell.

Speaking at the 16th Model United Nations Sessions (MUNS) April 22, Mitchell encouraged students to inherit a heritage of competence in civics, globalization, communications, and diplomatic relations.

The MUNS session was held at the Crown Ballroom in the Coral Towers at Atlantis Paradise Island.

During his address, Minister Mitchell spoke briefly about the global leadership issues of dealing with climate change in Small Island Developing States (SIDSs).

The 16th MUNS introduced students to the delicate and competitive nature of world diplomacy.

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LAS VEGAS, April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Cantor Gaming® and Atlantis, Paradise Island (“Atlantis”), the renowned casino resort in Paradise Island, The Bahamas, announced today that they have reached an agreement for Cantor Gaming® to provide a complete mobile casino gaming and mobile sports wagering solution at Atlantis. This marks the first time that The Bahamas has offered mobile gaming to tourists.

Commencing April 29, 2013, Atlantis will offer a wide selection of casino style games to Atlantis customers on Cantor Gaming’s® proprietary gaming system, including a selection of slots, table games and video poker will be available to Atlantis customers on Cantor Gaming’s mobile gaming platform. Atlantis patrons will be able to play mobile casino games on their mobile devices across the resort, including the main casino, pools, Cove and Reef, by downloading Cantor Gaming’s Cantor Mobile Casino™ application.

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The Out Island Promotion Board is urging tourists and Bahamians to visit the Family Islands to enhance their experience of The Bahamas and enjoy the natural beauty of the less travelled locations within the archipelago.
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