Thursday, March 18, 2010
 

Business


Freeport Container Ports lends assistance to House of Hope
Founders and operators of House of Hope, Gloria and Macheul Pinder said it takes the support of all to ensure that "our growing program continues to assist at risk youngsters who are only looking for an opportunity to develop themselves and become productive citizens.  Full Story

New concept works well for Castaways Resort
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FNM government succeeds – Bahamas removed from OECD Grey List
To meet the standard, countries are required to sign a minimum of 12 Tax Information Exchange Agreements with other countries. The Bahamas has now signed 18 of those agreements.  Full Story

Baptist Health International of Miami to host first-ever Neuroscience Symposium
Dr. Gonzalez-Arias, along with other Baptist Health physicians, will discuss a wide range of neuroscience topics that include: "Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: The Facts and Fiction" with Dr. Gonzalez-Arias; "Update in Diagnostic Neuroradiology" with Dr. Kevin Abrams; "Stroke Program at Baptist Hospital" with Dr. Paul Damski; "Back Pain: From the Basics to Rocket Science and Back" with Dr. Edward C. Benzel, among other topics.  Full Story

Northern Jasper berths
Northern Jasper typically averages about 20 miles per hour (16.6 knots) but reportedly can make a top speed of nearly 30 m.p.h.  Full Story

LIS announces worldwide accreditation
In December 2009, LIS received confirmation that the school was accredited. "It is unusual for a relatively small, young school to receive accreditation on its first try. This speaks well for the soundness of the school and its practices. We are officially on par with the most prestigious schools around the world and we are very proud of this achievement," states Mockrish.  Full Story

Discovery Cruise Line teaches course in Tourism
A question and answer session followed whereby students were able to ask the tour guide numerous questions in their quest to understand Discovery's longstanding contribution to the tourism industry to not only Grand Bahama Island, but to The Bahamas. The students will visit other islands and historical sites, as part of their tourism studies.  Full Story

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