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Bahamas, July 6th 2017 Nassau Former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham is warning the FNM to remain humble. Speaking from experience, former leader of the reigning political party says that he does not want to see the Minnis-administration follow in the footsteps of others by getting swell headed and not being able to regain power.

Ingraham said hes realized a trend amongst Bahamian people over the last 25 years. He noted that every election the people vote against governing parties rather than in support of opposition parties. As a result, the FNM may not have won because the Bahamian people loved Minnis. Rather, it was as a result of more voters being fed up with the PLP. The FNM secured 35 out of 39 seats in the House of Assembly in the May 10th election.

Now that theyre in office, Ingraham says, Populations after theyve voted are sometimes very happy with what they decided and sometimes they have remorse immediately. On Wednesday, Ingraham aired some advice to the government by saying, If I had one word to say to the FNM as the new administration is they have to be on their guard to ensure that the public accepts that theyre going to remain humble.

Ingraham added, and they are going to seek to do the things they said they would do or as many of the things they can do. The former Prime Minister highlighted one common error that he hopes the FNM not repeat, to seek to provide a job for everyone who got elected.

Before his retirement, Hubert Ingraham led the FNM into four elections. He served as Prime Minister from 1992-2002, and 2007-2012.

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Bahamas, July 6th 2017 Nassau Unable to gain any seats in the general election for a second time running, the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) is now restructuring. The party, which is only six years old may also be getting a face lift as the present leader, Branville McCartney may soon be replaced.

After only receiving 7,537 votes in the May 10th election, Branville McCartney seemed to have gone silent and disappeared from the public. The DNA leader is now speaking out for the first time since his defeat but is unable to confirm if he will remain the leader of the political party.

Yesterday McCartney said, In terms of me putting myself forward, that has not been determined as yet. However, Deputy Leader, Chris Mortimer appeared much more confident by stating, I can confirm that I will be looking into the leadership of the DNA fairly soon.

Mortimer also added, I will be looking forward to taking up the mantle of leadership with respect to the DNA and explained, I believe that I have the support of a number of executives in the DNA and Im looking forward to bringing the ideas that will transform our country. And I also believe that I will have the support of Mr. McCartney when I do stretch my wings and become the leader of the DNA.

McCartney revealed that the party will be meeting soon to discuss the way forward.

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Bahamas, July 5th 2017 Nassau Sending or receiving mail from the General Post Office may take an even longer time now that workers have only been working 4-hour shifts. This has been going on for almost a year now, however, President of the Bahamas Public Services Union, John Pinder has revealed that this has caused a major back up with the mail.

Post Office workers continue to complain about their deplorable working conditions and as such have only been able to function for half a working day. The employees have been tirelessly complaining about their building being infested with mould and rats. But now, they are saying that things have gotten worse as they have to work in the sweltering heat because the air condition in the building no longer works.

Under the Christie-administration, the employees were promised that they would be relocated to a new building off Tonique Williams Darling Highway by May 2016. However, that never happened because the construction of the building was not completed and residents in the area complained that the relocation would cause traffic.

Now Pinder is claiming that the Minnis-administration has stopped those plans and is considering moving the post office to the Town Centre Mall. The workers are desperate and would just like to be moved in order to function under better circumstances. Currently the building is described as old and broken down and the ceiling is also leaking. Last year, Pinder threatened industrial action if the government did not immediately relocate employees from the unsanitary General Post Office on East Hill Street.

Minister of Financial Services, Trade and Industry and Immigration, Brent Symonette is part owner of the Town Centre mall.

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Engel & Vlkers has expanded into The Bahamas, opening its third shop in the Caribbean, the company recently announced. Engel & Vlkers Bahamas, a result of a union with Bahamas Waterfront Properties, will provide services to buyers and sellers of properties in Nassau/Paradise Island, Abaco Cays, The Exumas and Eleuthera/Harbor Island. The shop will be led by license partner Colin Lightbourn.

The Bahamas is a significant market of interest for international buyers and investors and one that will greatly benefit from the strong referral network Engel & Vlkers affords in the Americas and Europe specifically, says Anthony Hitt, CEO of Engel & Vlkers North America. Colin and his experienced team are ideal partners to strengthen Engel & Vlkers expansion in the Caribbean given their next-generation mindset and their intimate knowledge of the marketplaces benefits and appeal, especially for high-end buyers.

The Bahamas are a prime destination for those looking for second-home destinations, but there is also a strong vacation rental industry on many islands, and more locals are starting to invest in that market, says Lightbourn. In addition to the pink sand beaches of Eleuthera and the crystal-clear waters of The Exuma Cays, property in The Bahamas is a viable investment opportunity for people from around the world, appealing for its regulatory policies, stable government and daily flights to and from the United States. As the market here continues to grow and evolve, partnering with Engel & Vlkers was a natural choice given its worldwide brand recognition and extensive global network.

The shops opening also welcomes Abaco Cays Realty Ltd.

The decision to join Colin and become part of Engel & Vlkers was an easy one, says Chris Plummer, co-founder of Abaco Cays Realty. My family has been involved in building The Bahamas real estate market for three generations, and our investment in Engel & Vlkers is an investment in the future of real estate here. Working as part of an internationally recognized network will bring maximum exposure to our listings to help us secure only the most qualified, quality leads, listing clients and buyers. Its time to bring Bahamian realty into the 21st century, and Engel & Vlkers is the clear partner to do just that.

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Bahamas, July 5th 2017 Nassau The government will not be going forward with the PLPs energy reform proposal. This is according to Minister of Works, Desmond Bannister who explained that proposal submitted by the New Fortress Energy will have to join the line just as everyone else.

Bannister said that the Christie-administrations energy reform process was not transparent enough and as a result, the government is now looking into new requests. No deal was actually made by the former administration either, only some recommendations were given by an energy committee leading up to the general election.

All potential bidders, including New Fortress, offering solutions to the Bahamas energy issues, will soon be be invited to partake in a new Request for Proposal (RFP) exercise, lead by the new Bahamas Power and Light Board.

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Bahamas or Sacramento? Hield's choice key to building on promising finish with Kings Sacramento Bee (blog) Who would pass on a trip to the Bahamas? Buddy Hield would. The NBA invited Hield to his native country to be part of the first Basketball without Borders Camp held on the island. Most would have understood had he desired to assist the camp, which runs ... and more »

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The Warwick Paradise Island-Bahamas Resort: A view of the harbor from our room.

Whether its zip-lining in Costa Rica or hiking in Iceland, I love havingfar away adventures. Ive enjoyed all of these exciting experiences, buta little while ago,Robert and Irealized that we needed a short getawayso that we could just relax andrecharge.

Travel Wish List: With the limited amount of time afforded by a four day trip, we were looking for a placethat would hopefully fulfill our list of travel wishes.First,we wanteda beautiful destination that was relatively easy to get to. Second,once there, we wanted to simply rest by the waterin a fairlycasual yet attentive hotel or resort. Finally,westillwanted a locationthat had some interesting attractions and nicedining opportunities if we decidedto venture out of our cocoon.

Happily,we foundthis and more when we were invited last month to stay at the recently openedWarwick Paradise Island- Bahamas Resort. This 4-star, adults-only (18 years old and over), all inclusive resort turned out to bejust what we needed.

And, as an added bonus, this property was only about a half of a mile away via bridge from Nassau, the capitol of this archipelago nation. Well known for being Christopher Columbus first landfall in the New World, and the haven for famous pirates including Blackbeard, Nassau is rich with history, culture, and cuisine.

Getting to Nassau, Bahamas : From Albany International Airport,Robert and I took a one stop flight to NassausLynden Pindling International Airport. While we took Delta, other airlines including American and United travel from Albany to Nassauas well.

Afterglidingthrough Bahamasimmigration and customs offices, we were met by aMajestic Tours representative to drive us the thirty minutes to our destination. As this country was formerly an English royal colony, driving is on the left hand side of the road, and English is the spoken language.

With a collection of over 50 hotels and resorts world wide, WarwickHotels and Resorts (WHR) has been specializing in luxury accommodations for over thirty years. And having enjoyed staying at both the Warwick New York and the Warwick Seattle,I was fairlyconfidentthat this particular property would be a good choice as well.

Upon arrival at thisWarwick, my assumptions were confirmed.

WHR had invested millions of dollars into newly transforming what was formerly known as the Paradise Island Harbour Resort. We discovered that this propertynow included250 rooms on 12 floors, fivedining options , two bars, a fully equipped fitness center, as well as entertainment facilities and activities.

The staff was very attentive, and, once we checked in, we each received a purple wrist band. We needed to keep thisband on for the duration of our stay as it identified us for security reasons as guests, and it providedus with access to the resorts amenities. This included all meals and snacks; alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; standard Wi-Fi internet access from the beach to the bedroom; daily activities and nightly entertainment; non-motorized water sports; use of the fully-equipped fitness center; and gratuities, taxes, surcharges and 7.5% Value Added Tax (VAT).

As I mentioned before, Robert and I were looking for a casual tripwhere we could stayin an unpretentious yet fun environment.

Warwick Paradise Island Bahamas: Lobby sitting area

So I was happy to see that this resortincluding the lobby easily fit the bill.

After checking into our spacious room overlooking the Nassau Harbor, we grabbed some lunch at the Verandah,the resorts buffet style restaurant.Anearby poster informed us of the different cuisine that would be offeredeach night.

Buffet themes at the Verandah

Thenwe found two lounge chairs by the pool, ordered drinks from a very helpfulserver, and I actually relaxed by reading a book. Off to the side were agroup of guests having a lot of fun playing volleyball in the pool.

Later that evening, Robert and I joined General Manager Ben Davis and his lovely wife Cecile for dinner at the resorts Edgewater Grill. This steak and seafood restaurantwas located on the waterside overlooking the Nassau harbor. The restaurant iscomplimented by a 10,000 square foot Sunset Terrace and adjoining boardwalk. (Note: a surcharge may apply at this particular restaurant).

Blackened grouper at the Edgewater Grill

While dining on delicious grouper, the Davis providedus with entertaining stories of their lives, and it was nice to learnthat each couplehad a daughter living in NYC. Mr. Davis told us more of the multimillion dollar renovations that had taken place and of our proximity to many attractions in the area. This includedCabbage Beachwhich was a closewalk away with dining and shopping nearby.

After we said our goodbyes to Mr. and Mrs. Davis, we considered seeing what evening entertainment was available at the the resorts Junkanooroom. As we learned,Junkanoo is a parade similarto Mardi Gras that Bahamians celebrate varioustimes of the year.

Warwick Paradise Islands entertainment or Junkanoo Room

Therewould be music, but instead, we decided to simply enjoy the view of the beautiful night scenery from the balcony of our room. We would be taking a ride into downtown Nassau early the next dayfor an Art & Dine tour with Islandz Tours. Then wed explore some more ofthe areas culture before heading back to the resorts for some for fun in the sun.

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If youve ever been to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, youd know that it looks nothing like the pristine, palm tree-lined, crystal-clear beaches of the Bahamas.

Mo, a resident of Myrtle Beach who goes by the Twitter handle @23Mullikin, knows that.

But that didnt stop her from tweeting the slow-motion video below, which shows translucent water pouring into an insanely clear ocean, and adding the caption, Myrtle Beach, SC .

The tweet was a joke, Mo explained on Twitter, but not everyone felt heart-eyes over her humor.

Dozens of people pointed out the obvious over the weekend, tweeting at Mo to explain that her picturesque video is not Myrtle Beach. Its actually a Vine video of the Bahamas shared by Twitter user Jose Vitorio De Alme in 2016, as BuzzFeed pointed out.

Thinking that Mo was genuinely trying to pass off the Bahamas as Myrtle Beach, hordes of angry people proceeded to drag her on Twitter.

What myrtle beach you goin too [sic], one person wrote in response to the video. Others just decided to call out her lie with angry GIFs.

Amid the chaos caused by Mos tweet, people began sending in videos of their version of therealMyrtle Beach, which many explained was nicknamed Dirty Myrtle and the commentary was much, much worse.

Actual residents of Myrtle Beach created their own water bottle videos, pouring water into a murkier ocean, which were much more realistic for the popular co-ed spring break destination.

One person shared a photo of a plastic bag filled with brown water against a sunset. Another shared a Photoshopped image of a water bottle being poured onto a pile of trash.

One tweet simply showed a garbage bin floating down a flooded street. Others chimed in to make sure Mo knew that Myrtle Beachs water is brown.

The most disturbing image of Myrtle Beach was a screen shot of a real local news articledetailing the high levels of bacteria in the waters at North Myrtle Beach last Thursday.

As for Mo,as seen in her very real beach selfie she shared last week,she took it all in stride.

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Bahamas, July 3rd 2017 Nassau Three employees of the Bahamas Power and Light Company have been put on leave amid a forensic audit being done on the companys finances. This is part of an ongoing investigation into allegations that millions of dollars were stolen from the company.

Minister of Works, Desmond Bannister explained that the action to relieve the employees, who were all managers, of their duties, was not an indictment nor was it political. Rather, it is a way to give auditors from Ernst and Young full access of all BPL files without inference or prejudice by staff.

Bannister also said he was unsure of how long the investigation would take nor could he give a specific figure of the amount of money that was allegedly stolen. However, the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Clayton Fernander seemed confident in saying that there is no doubt someone will be charged in this case.

Last month, four other employees were suspended and another terminated pending the outcome of the theft investigation.

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