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Electric aircraft are all the rage, and they have been for several years, but when are we going to see actual commercial electric airplane options for normal people? Soon! Well, sort of soon. The electric aircraft Alice from Eviation Aircraft has been getting real orders lately, including from a young airline based in Florida.

Theres one big story about the Eviation Alice electric airplane from this month, but there are also a few from earlier in the year to catch up on. Lets catch up on these news developments. For a little background first, note that the production version of the Alice was revealed in July of last year, 2021.

Alice electric airplane seating. Image courtesy of Eviation.

Global Crossing Airlines Group, Inc. (aka GlobalX), based out of Miami, has ordered 50 Alice electric airplanes, which are 9-seaters. Reportedly, with these electric planes, GlobalX is opening up new routes in Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean.

Alice electric airplane with GlobalX branding flying over Florida. Image courtesy of GlobalX & Eviation.

Naturally, with a 9-seat electric airplane, these wont be the cheapest flights around, but its a start. Remember that Tesla started with the Roadster, flat-screen TVs used to cost a fortune, and new technology starts expensive and needs time to work its way down the market. The one big financial bonus to keep in mind, though: the electric aircraft costs a fraction to operate per flight hour compared to light jets or high-end turboprops.

Alice electric aircraft specs. Image courtesy of Eviation.

If youre not familiar with GlobalX, dont be embarrassed, its only been operating passenger services for about a year, since August 2021. It currently has just seven A320 family aircraft in operation. Those fly routes in the U.S., the Caribbean, and Latin America. The company also plans to start cargo operations in Q4 2022 with fifteen A321 freighter aircraft its leasing.

The additional Alice electric aircraft will enable GlobalX to introduce new, sustainable flight options for growing markets including Miami, Orlando and the Bahamas. Naturally, the sustainable flight pitch will appeal to many people. Flying is one of the biggest guilty pleasures or conveniences for many climate-concerned people, if not their last notable one. Thats probably even more so when going on a fun unnecessary trip to the Bahamas. GlobalX is also considering using the Alice for cargo flights, currently exploring the potential practicality of that.

Alice electric airplane seating and cargo layout for 9-passenger design. Image courtesy of Eviation.

GlobalXs Alice electric airplanes are supposed to be delivered in 2027.

Eviations Alice aircraft is setting the standard in sustainable aviation, and we plan to offer the aircraft to our cruise line, tour operators, leisure travel providers, and business clients with a need for short-haul charter flights across Florida, said Ed Wegel, Chair and CEO of GlobalX. The Alice aircraft will allow us to offer sustainable, regional flights to and from major markets, and is the first step in our initiative to be a zero-carbon emissions airline by 2050. We are proud to be a launch customer for Eviation and lead the charge in bringing carbon-free air travel to our passengers.

Image courtesy of Eviation.

GlobalX is not the first to order the Alice electric aircraft not even close. In fact, orders for the electric airplane have been in longer than GlobalX has existed. Cape Air ordered the Alice in June 2019, and in April of this year, Cape Air increased that initially modest order to 75 electric airplanes. Eviations all-electric Alice aircraft can accommodate nine passengers and two crew. Cape Air flies more than 400 regional flights a day to nearly 40 citiesin the Northeast, Midwest,Montanaand theCaribbean. Deploying a fleet of all-electric Alice aircraft will significantly reduce carbon emissions, as well as maintenance and operational costs for the airline, and provide a smoother and quieter flight experience for passengers.

Image courtesy of DHL

In August of last year, DHL Express ordered 12 Alice electric planes. We firmly believe in the emission-free future of logistics, said John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express. That is why we make sure that all investments improve our CO 2 footprint. On our way to environmentally friendly logistics, the electrification of all modes of transport plays a decisive role and contributes significantly to our sustainability goal of zero emissions. DHL Express has been a pioneer in the aviation industry for decades and in Eviation we have found the perfect partner who shares our mission. Together we dare to embark on a new decade of sustainable aviation.

All of this is not to say that electric flight is a done deal, or that Eviation will be a leader in this arena. Electric aircraft have arrived, but a lot has to happen to make commercial flights a reality. Can they live up to the hype, and can they reduce aviation emissions? We run the numbers, economist Paul Callister and mathematician Robert McLachlan wrote for CleanTechnica last October. Electric aircraft are at an exciting stage and may well find a niche. But they also risk turning into one more means ofhypermobility for the rich, at a time when all forms of transport need to reduce in emissions, energy, and resources.

Eviation Alice electric aircraft flying into the sunset. Image courtesy of Eviation.

Eviation also announced a couple of months ago that it was teaming up with Parker Aerospace, getting 6 technology system packages from the company. The six technology systems that Parker Aerospace will develop for the Alice aircraft will be produced across all divisions within Parker Aerospace as well as ParkersEngineered Materials GroupincludingParker LORD. The work packages include:

Just last week, Eviation also made a notable move by announcing Gregory Davis as its new CEO. He was already President, since May 2021, but now also moves into the CEO role. Prior to his role at Eviation, Davis served as Vice President of Customer Service and Product Support for Viking Air Limited, a global leader in utility aircraft services and manufacturer of Series 400 and Guardian 400 Twin Otter aircraft. Before this, he served in an engineering role at Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, one of the largest privately owned and independent aerospace and defense companies.

Alices executive cabin design. Image courtesy of Eviation.

Perhaps most fun of all, though, in December 2021, Eviation unveiled a new Alice executive cabin design. This more luxurious cabin design cuts some of the seating in exchange for new executive features. It becomes a 6-passenger layout instead of a 9-passenger layout but adds:

Orders of this version of the Alice electric aircraft are supposed to be fulfilled in 2026.

Alices executive cabin design. Image courtesy of Eviation.

What will the next news about the Eviation Alice be?

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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) Want to party in the middle of the ocean with your favorite NFL stars? The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are going to Key West and the Bahamas next year and they want to bring you with them.

The team has partnered with Celebrity Cruise Line to give fans a once-in-a-lifetime experience at sea.

Its first-ever four-night fan cruise will set sail from Miami on March 2, 2023, and make stops in Key West and Nassau, Bahamas.

Fans will get the chance to sail with current Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean, outside linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and tackle Tristan Wirfs. Buccaneers Super Bowl Legends Dexter Jackson and Martin Grammatica will also be onboard.

Other celebrity guests will include Captain Fear, Buccaneers cheerleaders, and Bucs Super Fan Big Nasty, the team said.

The team is promising special Bucs-themed experiences for fans on both land and sea, including a Raise the Flags Sail Away Party, Fans and Players VIP Cocktail Parties, a Scavenger Hunt through Key West, and Behind the Scenes with the Bucs Presentations.

To learn more about the cruise, visit http://www.tampabaybucscruise.com or call 1-800-975-7112. Fans can also visit the Celebrity Cruise Line booth in Bucs Beach on gamedays to get more information.

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** FIRST ALERT! ** - Anyone living in - or traveling to - the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, Yucatan Peninsula &/or the U.S. gulf coast should stay up to date on the latest forecast for a storm likely to develop - first - over the Caribbean then possible move over the Gulf of Mexico **

** No *inland* impacts from Fiona for Jacksonville/NE Fl./SE Ga.... beaches to be affected by easterly swells, rough seas/surf & a high rip current risk through late week.... & no impacts from t.d. #8 over Central Atlantic **

Atlantic Basin:

Tropical wave - 96-L was upgraded to tropical depression #7 Wed. morning then to tropical storm Fiona Wed. evening & to a hurricane Sun. morning with a Cat. 1 (85 mph winds) landfall Sunday afternoon about 3:20pm EDT along the southwest coast of Puerto Rico near Punta Tocon followed by another landfall (Cat. 1/90 mph winds) early Mon. at 3:30am EDT along the coast of the Dominican Republic near Boca de Yuma. The hurricane strengthened into a Cat. 2 late Mon. then to a Cat. 3 early Tue. - the first major hurricane of the Atlantic season. The avg. date for such an occurrence is Sept. 1.

Fionas steering currents are pretty straight forward & locked in (hence, a narrow forecast cone). The strongest shear is now oriented north & east of the eye & Fiona will remain on the western edge of the westerly shear thereby allowing for further strengthening over very warm ocean water with high humidity. While still restricted some over the western portion of the tropical cyclone, upper level outflow has improved dramatically & all signs point to a powerful Cat. 3+ hurricane for much of the rest of this week. Of note - the center moving a little south of due west into the face of the shear - as was the case Wed./Thu. & parts of Fri. - has led to eventually powerful hurricanes that had a similar trend. And indeed Fiona became the first major (Cat. 3+) hurricane of the season for the Atlantic Basin. As Fiona moves away from the Caribbean, a sharper turn north will occur to near & just east of the SE Bahamian Islands Tue... then northeast to near Bermuda by Thu. night then a turn back north over the N. Atlantic.

FIONA SUMMARY/IMPACTS:

* Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin Islands/nearby Caribbean islands: Improving weather & sea conditions through Tue. though still a few heavy rain bands & flooding into early Wed. while river flooding will last longer.

* Most intense impacts for Hispaniola are easing, but the Dominican Republic will still have to deal with flooding rains/mudslides into early Wed... Haiti escapes most of the wind & rain.

* Impacts to the Southeast Bahamas through Tue. night, especially the Turks & Caicos Islands - strong winds, heavy rain & rough seas/surf though the most severe part of the hurricane will stay a little east. Most of the Bahamas will get through Fiona unscathed.

* Impacts for Bermuda Thu. night/Fri. - wind/rain/rough seas/surf.

* Impacts for Nova Scotia & Newfoundland this weekend (becoming large/strong post-tropical ocean storm)

* Increasing swells/seas/surf + dangerous rip currents for virtually all of the U.S. east coast through this week (but Fiona well offshore)

Forecast models briefly trended more west Thu. but have trended back east recently which is why one should not become too obsessed with individual model runs. Some of the real time aircraft dropsonde data was used Thu. in the 18Z (2pm) GFS model run *but not* in the 00Z (8pm) model run which is probably why the GFS had a hiccup in the 18Z Thu. run showing a track much more west. I bemoan when real time data is not consistently used within the models as it usually causes inconsistency within the models. Either use it with reach run as long as its available or dont use it at all. The good news is that Gulfstream G-IV research aircraft started consistently flying Sat. & will continue the next several days with the data gathered from the atmospheric environment in & around Fiona then can be used to initialize the GFS for each run. Good clustering & consistency of the models continues keeping Fiona well east of the U.S. mainland. The GFS remains a little faster & bit more east than the European model. Congrats to the GFS model for pretty much winning the model battle on Fiona.

The steering influences for Fiona are distinct & pretty much locked in place in the form of an upper level trough moving to New England then the NW Atlantic while the Bermuda high is well to the east providing the distinct alleyway across the W. Atlantic for Fiona. The upper level trough should then capture Fiona by next weekend bending the transitioning to a post-tropical low to the north & northwest late in the week/next weekend which has implications for Nova Scotia & Newfoundland as the low will remain a powerful ocean storm even after losing tropical characteristics.

So to recap: Fiona is turning northward ... there will be some impacts on some of the mainly SE Bahamas into Wed. - especially the Turks and Caicos Islands - followed by a move more north & - finally - north/northeast with a close pass to Bermuda late Thu. into Fri. morning. Then there will be the bend back to the north or even a little northwest over the N & NW Atlantic late in the week.

Elsewhere... a couple of active tropical waves are over the Central/Eastern Atlantic with the potential for development.

Heres an early heads-up! for the Caribbean & U.S. Gulf Coast anywhere from Fl. to Texas as well as the Yucatan Peninsula. The primary concern for the Caribbean will be this weekend into early next week & mid to late week into the following weekend for the Gulf of Mexico.

(1) A more southern latitude wave that moved off of Africa last week is steadily approaching the SE Caribbean with an increase in tstorm activity. This is a classic wave in that it formed from a complex of intense storms over Africa... encountered hostile conditions (shear & dry air) for days before finding more favorable conditions. Both the GFS & European global models have jumped on this wave now with potential development over the Caribbean by the weekend. The GFS is faster to develop the wave vs. the European but both models eventually show a hurricane if not over the Caribbean then over the Gulf of Mexico. There may some interaction with the north coast of S. America for a time which could limit overall organization but once the wave gains some latitude, it would appear most ingredients are in place for the development of a tropical cyclone.

It looks like this disturbance will stay south of recently hard hit Puerto Rico & Dominican Republic. The time table - *for right now* is Central/Eastern Caribbean through the weekend... near Jamaica early next week... the NW Caribbean by the middle of next week... into/over the Gulf of Mexico by late next week. Still very early on the path & strength of this potential storm. There will be changes!

(2) A combination of a low pressure area/tropical wave over the Central Atlantic has quickly organized & was upgraded to tropical depression #8 Tue. morning. The depression is far to the east of Bermuda & southwest of the Azores will move more north then slowly northeast so no chance to move across the Atlantic, but the system may very well become at least a tropical storm with some impacts on the Azores by late week into the weekend.

97-L:

Spaghetti plots including the ensemble (faint lines showing all the model runs which gives an indication of uncertainty):

The alleyway for Fiona is well established as the Bermuda high shifts east & a series of upper level troughs move to the U.S. east coast & NW Atlantic:

Despite the eye of Fiona moving away, some heavy distant rain bands well to the southeast of the center are still streaming northward across Puerto Rico where rainfall totals will exceed 2 1/2 feet on some parts of the islands!:

Water vapor loop shows some dry air near wave 96-L, but its more moist than past days:

A zone of shear - on the order of 20-30+ mph - remains east/west just north of Fiona. Forecast models gradually take Fiona to the edge then west of the strongest shear.

Hurricane hunter aircraft snapshot of the eye of Fiona early Tue.!:

Sunday morning:

Friday night recon mission:

Thursday recon mission:

September origins:

Averages below based on climatology for the Atlantic Basin through September. This season so far is well below avg.:

Wind shear:

Saharan dust spreads west each year from Africa by the prevailing winds (from east to west over the Atlantic). Dry air - yellow/orange/red/pink. Widespread dust is indicative of dry air that can impede the development of tropical cyclones. However, sometimes wanna be waves will just wait until they get to the other side of - or away from - the plume then try to develop if other conditions are favorable. In my personal opinion, way too much is made about the presence of Saharan dust & how it relates to tropical cyclones. In any case, weve had several large dust plumes spread west to the Caribbean & Gulf with the peak of Saharan dust typically in June & July.

2022 names..... Gaston is the next name on the Atlantic list (names are picked at random by the World Meteorological Organization... repeat every 6 years). Historic storms are retired [Florence & Michael in 18... Dorian in 19 & Laura, Eta & Iota in 20 & Ida in 21]). In fact, this years list of names is rather infamous with Charley, Frances, Jeanne & Ivan retired from the 04 list (all hit Fl.) & Matthew was retired in 2016. The WMO decided - beginning last year - that the Greek alphabet will be no longer used & instead there will be a supplemental list of names if the first list is exhausted (has only happened three times - 2005, 2020 & 2021). The naming of tropical cyclones began on a consistent basis in 1953. More on the history of naming tropical cyclones * here *.

East Atlantic:

Mid & upper level wind shear (enemy of tropical cyclones) analysis (CIMMS). The red lines indicate strong shear:

Water vapor imagery (dark blue indicates dry air):

Deep oceanic heat content over the Gulf, Caribbean & deep tropical Atlantic:

Sea surface temp. anomalies:

SE U.S. surface map:

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As part of its transition to the Carnival Cruise Line fleet, Carnival Luminosa was officially registered today with the Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA). During the ceremony, Carnival Luminosas senior leadership team and the classification society completed all necessary registration processes, and Deck Cadet Mark Casson, a Bahamian citizen from Freeport, raised the new Bahamian flag, according to a press release

Were proud and honored to have Carnival Luminosa join the five other ships we have registered in The Bahamas, said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. The BMA is among the most respected administration in international shipping, and we value their level of cooperation and professionalism aimed to achieve the highest safety standards. This moment serves as a symbol of our ongoing commitment to this special country.

When the ship departs for Dubai, she will be flying the Bahamian flag to designate the new ship registry. Eventually arriving to Australia in less than two months, Carnival Luminosa will sail a variety of seasonal itineraries from Brisbane from Nov. 6, 2022 to April 13, 2023, offering something for everyone, before repositioning for seasonal service from Seattle to Alaska next May, including some exotic, first-time-for-Carnival destinations.

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At the Miami Heat's media day, forwardJimmy Butler addressed his mental drive for this season.

Thats why I play this game -to win a championship and to gain everybodys respect on the court, Butler said. And that goes for everybody I get the opportunity to play with. Thats why we practice the way we practice, work out the way we work out, for no other reason is to win a championship here. And I think that coach Pat [Riley] and [Erik Spoelstra], they do a great job of getting guys like that on a team. On one team. Or making us play for one another and sacrificing for one another. So as we enter this new year its the same thing, same goal and we can do it. Win a championship.

HERRO WANTS TO BE AN ALL-STAR

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro has been selected to the Rising Stars Challenge game and won the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award during his career.

Now, he wants another accolade: An All-Star appearance. At Monday's team media day, Herro said that is among his goals this season.

"Yeah, I thought I should have been one last year," Herro said. "But with another jump in my game, I think I can this year."

NO POWER FORWARD FOR BUTLER

The Miami Heat have looked for help at power forward since P.J. Tucker decided to join the Philadelphia 76ers in the offseason.

Among the rumored possibilities was Jimmy Butler moving from small forward to fill the spot. At the team's media day Monday, Butler addressed the issue.

While Butler said he could handle the role if needed, the Heat have no plans of making the switch.

I dont care about those speculations, I dont play the four," Butler said. I could play the four, yes. If they absolutely need me to play the four I could yes. If they absolutely wanted to have a conversation about playing the four, I could yes. But Im not playing the four.

The Heat enter Tuesday's training camp in the Bahamas with Caleb Martin as the starting power forward.

BAM READY FOR MORE SHOTS

After last season ended, Miami Heat team president Pat Riley said he wanted more from center Bam Adebayo on the offensive end.

Riley stated he felt Adebayo should attempt at least 15 shots a game. At Monday's team media day, Adebayo accepted the challenge.

"I want close to 18 shots a game," Adebayo said. "I feel like we're a lot better team when we're shooting the basketball."

Adebayo has often been criticized for playing too passive on offense. Last year he averaged 19.1 points and 10.1 rebounds but only took 13 shots a game. The Heat open training camp Tuesday in the Bahamas.

HERRO COMFORTABLE AS A STARTER OR RESERVE

Last year Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro was named the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year.

While he has expressed interest in being in the starting lineup, he said he has no problem continuing to come off the bench. Herro spoke Monday at the team's media day at FTX Arena.

You know, Im a team player," Herro said. "Whatever [coach Erik Spoelstra] and the organization wants me to do Im gonna do. Whatever role fits me best, thats what Ill do.

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BUTLER DEBUTS NEW HAIR

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler arrived for Monday's team media day with a new look.

Butler debuted his new longer dreads at FTX Arena. He said he is unsure if he will keep the long hair during the season. The Heat open training camp Tuesday in the Bahamas.

"It's still up for debate if I'm going to keep my hair like this," Butler said.

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Last season Butler almost led the Heat to their NBA Finals appearance in three seasons. They lost in Game 7 to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals. Butler missed a 3-pointer in the closing seconds that would have won the game.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback, Tom Brady, had a unique off-season. When the training camp started, he took unexpected leaves. This, as one knows, grabbed the attention of various people who came up with many creative conclusions. Now, there is information about where the NFL GOAT was for 11 days.

In the off-season, Tom Brady announced his long-incoming retirement from the NFL. He thanked the teams he played with, New England Patriots and Tampa Bay, and everybody who helped him become the seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback.

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Then, only after 41 days, he changed his mind. And was ready to throw touchdowns again. But his wife, Gisele Bndchen, rued his decision, which caused friction between the power couples marriage.

And when the NFL world met with Tampa Toms absence news, they wanted to know more since there were telltale signs of their tense marriage already. The couple went on a vacation to the Bahamas. It was their first trip together as a family after two decades. However, after the trip to the Bahamas, Gisele Bndchen did not tag along with her husband.

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And in those 11 days, after the trip, Brady flew to New York to meet his previous girlfriend and the mother of his eldest born son, Bridget Moynahan. They met to celebrate the birthday of their son, John Edwards. Even though their mother did not join them, little Vivian Lake and Benjamin Rein kept their father company.

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Since his arrival at the training camp, reports circulated about the big arguments between the couple. When Tampa Tom attended a press conference of the team, reporters asked him about his leaves. He explained the leaves were merely personal and that he is 45 years old, man. Theres a lot of sh*t going on.

Gisele Bndchen expressed her concerns several times over the violent nature of the sport. And her complaint regarding Brady not spending enough time with the family is something he accepted in the past.

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News also came out that the couple has not been living together. The model went to New York City for modeling commitments. Meanwhile, her husband prepares for games.

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To mark the 40th anniversary of the South Atlantic conflict, the Bahamas Locomotive Society agreed to have flagship locomotive, LMS Jubilee No. 45596 Bahamas, renamed and renumbered to 45606 Falkland Islands.

The original 45606 was built in 1935 but was scrapped in 1965.

The naming ceremony took place on Thursday 22nd September 2022 at Swanage station on the Swanage heritage railway.

The locomotive had earlier that day arrived at the Swanage Railway with a Railway Touring Company tour from London Victoria.

During the break at Swanage, the newly cast nameplates, which came from the original, were unveiled on the platform.

Following the ceremony, the locomotive hauled the tour back to London Victoria and it is hoped that the locomotive will carry the nameplates until it returns north.

Once the locomotive has hauled the Railway Touring Company tour on the 11th November, 45596 will return to its usual identity and the nameplates will be donated for auction for a Charity fundraiser.

Keith Whitmore, Chairman of Bahamas Locomotive Society said We are delighted to be able to facilitate a commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of the Falklands conflict and to remember the fallen on both sides of the conflict. We have never before allowed 45596 Bahamas to change identity, but we consider it really important to remember the fallen along with the veterans from this conflict, as a one-off our loco will carry the identity of long scrapped sister LMS Jubilee Class locomotive 45606 Falkland Islands.

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ANDROS, BAHAMAS: After impulsively deciding to buy an old, rundown hotel in Andros, Bahamas, everything turned upside down for the Baeumlers. Bryan and Sarah Baeumler transplanted their whole family from their cushy life in Canada to embark on the "adventure of a lifetime". The couple constantly kept reminding the audience of their HGTV show 'Renovation Island' about how they 'risked everything' to take on this adventure.

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'Renovation Island' fans watched in anticipation as the Baeumlers fought against ever-growing budgets, deadlines, a global pandemic, and even a hurricane, to convert the abandoned property that they invested all their money in into a luxury tourist hotspot- Caerula Mar Club Resort. Now that the resort is finally open to guests and operating smoothly, the Baeumlers decided to move their home base to Florida. As they juggled between Florida and the Bahamas, Bryan and Sarah couldn't help but sit down and have a serious discussion about their future and plans for the resort. The Baeumlers always knew that they wanted to grow and expand their business, so when they came across a project in Salt Lake City, Utah, the couple got immediately excited.

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But the reality of juggling between their Florida home, running the Bahamas resort, and taking on an ambitious new project weighed them down. The recently aired episode of the HGTV show featured Bryan and Sarah discussing some hard-hitting topics such as whether they should sell the resort or bring on a new partner, or even move back to the Bahamas which felt like home to them.

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The couple dwelled upon how while they were still trying to settle down in their new Florida home, whenever they came to their resort they couldn't help but feel like it was their home. Sarah also pointed out how she wasn't yet done with the island life and the adventures. Later in the episode, Bryan and Sarah revealed that they received an offer from someone who was interested in acquiring the resort from them. While Bryan and Sarh prepared themselves to meet the mystery investor interested in the property, we couldn't help but wonder if Bryan and Sarah are still the owners of Caerula Mar Club Resort or if they sold it.

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As of September 2022, it looks like Bryan and Sarah still own the resort, and are continuing their nomadic lifestyle of juggling between their homes and running the resort. Despite briefly shutting down the resort during the pandemic, the couple is still going strong with their dreams of running the luxury resort and experiencing the "adventure of their lifetime".

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NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has announced the appointment of Sameer Bhatti to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

In a press statement from the company, BTC said that Bhatti will have overall responsibility for the companys operations across The Bahamas.

His appointment makes him the fifth person to occupy the role in the last five years, following past CEOs: Andr Foster, Garfield Garry Sinclair, Dexter Cartwright, and Leon Williams.

Inge Smidts, BTCs Board Chair, and Chief Executive Officer, described Bhatti as an experienced telecommunications executive with demonstrated success.

She continued: He is a visionary and analytical leader who possesses an unwavering commitment to building teams with integrity and excellence. We are happy to welcome him to BTC and we wish him much success.

Smidts is also the Chief Executive Officer of C&W Communications, the operator of the BTC brand.

The most recent stop on Bhattis resume was American-based telecommunications conglomerate Comcast, where he spent ten years as an executive in commercial and channel development roles.

Prior to that, he held senior positions at Juniper Networks and Verizon in the United States. Bhattis distinguished career spans three decades across sales, marketing, product management, private equity and consulting, strategic planning, channel development, performance analytics, go-to-market strategy, and customer engagement.

A Bahamian national, Bhatti holds a bachelors degree in Management Science and Statistics from the University of Maryland and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Duke University.

Of his appointment, Bhatti said: This is such an exciting time for our industry and for The Bahamas and I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to lead BTC.

The technological advances we are pursuing as a company will provide multiple avenues for growth and development across the country. I look forward to rising to the challenge and working with such a dedicated team.

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45596 Bahamas will be back on the mainline this Thursday (22nd September) as it hauls a tour to Swanage.

Departing London Victoria at 08:45, the tour will pass through Clapham Junction (09:03), Staines (09:32), Woking (10:03), Winchfield (10:26), Basingstoke (10:48), Southampton Central (11:32), Millbrook (11:44), Beaulieu Road (12:12), Bournemouth (12:49), Wareham (13:12) and Swanage at 13:45.

A diesel will take the tour from Swanage, departing at 16:40 and passing through Wareham (17:16) and Bournemouth (17:45) before arriving into Southampton Central at 18:23.

The tour, now hauled by 45596 Bahamas again, will depart at 18:34 and will pass through Basingstoke (19:52), Brookwood (20:25), Woking (20:46), Staines (21:19), Brentford (21:43), Clapham Junction (22:04) and London Victoria at 22:19.

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