Field of 29 Compete in the Central Abaco ChampionshipThe Bahamas Billfish Championship (BBC) launched it’s 37th season with the Central Abaco Championship. With three days of perfect spring weather and ideal sea conditions, the fleet of twenty-nine of the world’s top sport fishing boats caught forty-one billfish during the three-day event at Treasure Cay Resort & Marina.The first leg of the five tournament series was won by Blue Heron, a Hatteras 50 based out of Key West, Florida. The Blue Heron team, led by Mark Knowles, gathered 1,400 points by catching and releasing two blue marlin and one white marlin on days one and two of the tournament. Team Blue Heron edged out defending BBC champion team Double Dog which also achieved 1,400 points catching and releasing five white marlin and f... 04/27/2010

Watch the VIDEO here (filed in Lond Island, Bahamas) http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8564516.stm poisonous "alien species" of fish is eating its way through the Caribbean and quickly multiplying, causing concern. Tropic of Cancer presenter Simon Reeve went fishing for Lionfish in the Bahamas. 04/27/2010

Congratulations on your upcoming or recent marriage! After the stress of planning your wedding, you have earned a few days (or weeks?) of fun! Just you and your spouse in an exotic locale with an open schedule. But perhaps you two aren’t the type for simply lounging around on a beach all the time. Maybe you’re looking for some exciting activities which will make up the first memories of your new life together. Bahamas This island chain may offer the most diverse vacation experience in the Caribbean. From Cable Beach to Nassau to Paradise Island, the Bahamas offers just the right outdoor sports, nature tours, and nightlife to suit all tastes. The One&Only Ocean Club boasts a PGA Championship golf course in addition to pristine beaches and a variety of water sports. You can also stay busy... 04/27/2010

The few times I've been on a boat — outside of a cruise ship — the thing that has stuck with me has been a combination of the noise and the smell of diesel, which made the experience not so pleasurable. So, when asked to take to sea on the new electrical-hybrid yacht, I was a little skeptical, but by the end of my sail, I wished the experience had been longer. But I was convinced — the Mochi Craft Long Range 23 is revolutionary!   The 75-foot yacht was smooth sailing. It was so quiet as we cruised the waters between Lyford Cay and Old Fort Bay that all I heard was the sounds of the waves lapping the vessel as the occasional murmur of voices from others onboard. And I didn't have to run from one end to the next because there wasn't any fumes from a diesel-powered engine to bother me. Al... 04/27/2010

Charlotte Church is sure that her wedding day will be perfect - after all, she's holding it in Paradise. The Over the Rainbow judge and her rugby player fiance Gavin Henson, who announced they were getting married earlier this week, are hoping for a July wedding. And instead of it being a pie and a pint affair in their Cardiff hometown, Gavin, 28, wants to tie the knot on stunning Paradise Island in the Bahamas. The couple, who have two children - Ruby, two, and Dexter, 15 months - are considering its Atlantis resort because it's geared-up for kids. The ceremony would take place on one of the island's beaches with a reception afterwards. A pal tells us: "Gavin and Charlotte are planning to get married in July. Gavin picked Paradise Island in the Bahamas because he likes the idea of a b... 04/27/2010

  The strength of the Chinese economy has now reflected in impressive house price rises in Hong Kong. According to the latest Knight Frank Global House Price Index Hong Kong the country with the highest growth was Hong Kong with prices rising by nearly 30%.Prices in Hong Kong and Mainland China increased by over 25%, driven upwards by a massive injection of liquidity into the economy by the Chinese government s fiscal stimulus package. Meanwhile in the Middle East Dubai saw huge house price falls of some 42%. This should present good opportunities for those speculating with international real estate. However concerns for over supply and whether Dubai real estate prices has yet reached the bottom may deter investors. Can we learn from what is happening in these regions , it seems govern... 04/22/2010

For more information on the Bahamas visit: http://www.bahamas.com/ For more information on Bahamas Real Estate visit: http://sirbahamas.com/ 04/20/2010

April 9 (Bloomberg) -- Sotheby’s, the world’s top publicly traded auction company, sold HK$2 billion ($258 million) of antiques and paintings in Hong Kong as signs of a global recovery pushed prices of top lots to pre-credit-crisis levels. The tally on Sotheby’s packed 5-day auction of 2,400 items that ended yesterday beat the company’s estimate of HK$1.3 billion. Bidders, especially mainland Chinese, competed for imperial totems and ink paintings by deceased masters such as Fu Baoshi. The total was a record for Sotheby’s in Hong Kong, and nearly 40 percent came from antiques. For the first time since the 2008-2009 global rout, bidders vied for top Chinese contemporary artworks, driving prices to 2-year highs. “People were in a mood to buy,” said Liang Hejun, a Chinese collector who pa... 04/20/2010

The Bahamas UK Tourist Office campaign, called the 14 Islands Film Challenge,was a six-month competition to find 14 aspiring and professional film-makers in the UK to send to the Bahamas and write, shoot, edit, and produce and direct 14 films on 14 of the Islands of The Bahamas. 'Grandpa's Quest' by Kevin Curtis is my favourite! True story-telling genius which weaves in the many assets of Crooked Island. In this wonderful family tale, 'grandpa' tells his grandchildren the story of how he was given favour to begin dating their grandmother. It was no easy task! The film features music by Bruce 'Scrappy' Knowles, Tommy Thompson, and Reggie Moss; and incidental music by Jason Chatwin. The film stars: Javen Gibson, Fr. Franklyn Colebrooke, Bernard Ferguson, Tynesha Collie, Creselle Rose, El... 04/19/2010

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WASHINGTON, DC -- Arnold Worldwide’s Washington DC office and The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism were recognized for creative excellence at The Advertising Club of Metropolitan Washington (DC Ad Club) 2010 ADDY® Awards, on March 17th. In its 42nd year, this annual reception and awards presentation was attended by over 350 area advertising and media professionals. Arnold and The Ministry of Tourism won 4 Gold ADDYs and 1 Silver ADDY for Outdoor, Print and Radio advertising done over the last year. “We are so pleased to see the work we’ve done with the Ministry of Tourism be recognized at the show this year. It’s a testament to the great talent of the agency and the great relationship we have with the Ministry of Tourism,” said Karen Riordan, President of Arnold DC. Arnold Worldwide took ho... 04/18/2010

NASSAU, The Bahamas -- The Commonwealth of The Bahamas signed an Agreement with the Federal Republic of Germany on Assistance in Civil and Criminal Tax Matters through Exchange of Information, Friday, April 9, 2010.The ceremony took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where Deputy Prime Minister and Minster of Foreign Affairs the Hon Brent Symonette signed for The Bahamas and His Excellency Jürgen Engel, Ambassador of Germany signed for that country.The agreement was the 21 Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) that The Bahamas has concluded – 15 with Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development member-countries and eight members of the G-20 countries.“The Government of The Bahamas welcomes the conclusion of this agreement with Germany, a fellow active participant in ... 04/18/2010

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The Star Class Western Hemisphere Championship returns to one of its favorite venues, The Nassau Yacht Club and the great winds of Montague Bay. The Star Class has held two World Championships and a dozens WHC in Nassau, Bahamas. The consistent winds (20 knots plus!) and huge waves are a paradise for Star sailors. Surfing down 12-foot waves in big breeze is exhilarating!! Planing a Star for 200 meters and more is an experience Star sailors savor. Plus, the clear water offers visibility to depths of over 25 feet.The Nassau Yacht Club is the home of Class Commodore Sir Durward Knowles. Elected Class Commodore in 1982, he is the longest serving Commodore in class history. He was Knighted by Queen Elisabeth II in 1996. He also won the Star World Championship in 1947 and then a Gold Medal in... 04/18/2010

‘My dad always encouraged me to invest in property and I’ve followed his advice’ Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, golfer Justin Rose, 29, grew up in Fleet, Hampshire, in the UK. He will be among the players lining up against Tiger Woods as he makes his highly anticipated reappearance in the US Masters on April 8. Rose is married to Kate, a former British gymnast, and they have a two-year-old son, Leo. They have a house in Lake Nona, Orlando, Florida; a flat in Putney, London; a house in Fancourt, George, on the Garden Route in South Africa; and a beachfront cottage in Albany, a new gated community on New Providence island in the Bahamas. With so many homes to choose from, what is the big attraction of the Bahamas? I’ve always loved to go there for a party and to hang out with friend... 04/11/2010

MIAMI, Mar 31, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Baha Mar Resorts, Ltd. announced today that it has signed formal Facility and Investor agreements with Export-Import Bank of China and China State Construction and Engineering Corporation for the development of the multi-billion dollar Baha Mar Resort on Nassau's famed Cable Beach. The agreements include financing arrangements of $2.5 billion by Export-Import Bank of China, with construction accords designating China State Construction and Engineering Corporation as the project's general contractor; and an investor agreement between Baha Mar and China State Construction, which will assume a minority equity interest. Baha Mar is an unprecedented resort development in The Bahamas that captures the true spirit of the island and the region, while bring... 04/05/2010

  A UK property selling survey conducted by the National Association of Estate Agents found that divorce, debt, death and a new job were key reasons for people selling a property. The survey also found that the majority of people looking to move home did so to get a bigger property 1000 estate agents were asked to find the top three reasons people gave for wanting to buy or sell a home. 41% of estate agents said needing to repay debt was a major factor forcing homeowners to sell their property, while 39% were buying or selling a home following a family death. A Question For You! I wonder if the reasons for selling a home is the same worldwide. The UK survey seems a little obvious what other reason top the list in your area? Why People Lose Their Homes See:5 Stupid Ways To Lose Your Home 04/04/2010

When it comes to the housing market and the Internet the UK presents a strange situation. All research indicates that 80% of buyers go to the Internet to find their next home. The figures for those selling online are dramatically lower with only 2-5% max selling online. So why the big difference? It could be said that maybe the Brits are very conservative and don't trust online estate agents. Others may suggest that the UK estate agency industry is so strong that new models cannot break into the maket. I feel that the UK is virgin territory for new online real estate services that will help you sell your home and at the same time provide a service from a realtor. Online agencies are not for sale by owner operations but more like a centrally based companies that can provide most of the ... 04/01/2010

There is lots of talk from SEO experts about what you should and should not do when attempting to beat the competition with your website. We all know that achieving top 10 positions in Google can provide low cost targetted traffic that can be turned into real money. The mistakes that I have made are real life not myths not so called expert advice. I have been promoting numerous property related websites such as www.homesgofast.com and have made a few mistakes along the way. You may find my top 5 a surprise as there are businesses set up especially to provide the services that I have found to be detrimental to a website  Here are my top 5 ways to harm your website Bad links are links which are on domains which are not indexed because that domain has a ban or lacks trust. You can check t... 04/01/2010

http://www.luxuryrealestate.com/848432 The Cove Eleuthera. An island legend, reborn with more style, more luxury and far fewer cares in the world. An intimate destination set upon the Caribbean's most beautiful pink sand beach, The Cove's 26 rooms and suites have been extensively renovated to blend urban chic with island charm. Secluded. Seductive, Stylish. Each of the Cove's 26 bungalows, rooms and suites offers all the conveniences you desire - spacious living area, air conditioning, iPods and 600-count linens. Each room is just steps away from the hilltop pool, gourmet restaurant, pink sand beach and the most inspiring views on Eleuthera. Gourmet continental cuisine prepared with a Caribbean flair. Such are the delicious paradoxes of The Coves' world-famous restaurant. Discover why ... 03/30/2010