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BAHAMAS HANDBOOK 2001
by Etienne Dupuch Jr Publications Ltd.

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	ABOUT THIS EDITION OF BAHAMAS HANDBOOK The Bahamas Handbook is the most comprehensive book available, anywhere, on doing business in The Bahamas, and a highly entertaining and informative guide to the history, culture and people of the islands. In this 41st edition, read about those raging devils in paradise, hurricanes; the volunteers who make The Bahamas work; why e-commerce is poised to become the “third pillar” of the economy; construction projects in New Providence and the Out Islands; and how tall tales grew up around a tiny island in the Exumas. Learn how one Governor’s wife gave orphaned children a place to call home and made a lasting impact on literacy; the new take on and old message in a bottle; or how tombstones speak volumes about the past. Find out what lures marine scientists to our pristine waters. Discover why changes in temperature could affect the islands. On a more practical side, government listings provide the most up-to-date information on the people in power, from Members of Parliament, the Senate and Cabinet to public service officials. For all your other questions, turn to the A-Z blue pages, concise information on everything from accommodations and air service to hospitals, investment incentives and wildlife preserves. ORDER NOW!

	TABLE OF CONTENTS Photo gallery -Tour The Bahamas – The islands’ beauty and diversity revealed Features -A Governor’s wife with a difference – Lady Ranfurly’s legacy lives on in The Bahamas -Tales from the grave – Tombstones tell about life and death long ago -Unlocking the secrets of the sea – Subjects of marine research are plentiful History -George Street’s enduring character – Downtown roads rich in history -The fight for a vote and a voice – How Bahamian women won equal representation -Message in a bottle – Delicate treasures speak volumes about the past -Raging devils in paradise – Hurricanes have haunted the tropics for centuries Family Islands -Mystery and myths of Darby Island – It’s hard to separate fact from fiction on tiny cay -The ups and downs of oceans past – Changes in sea level gave birth to The Bahamas Business & Finance -Investment fuels growth in tourism – Financial services sector faces big challenges -Gearing up for the e-commerce age – A look at the virtual state of The Bahamas -The future of medicine – One doctor’s views on the business of health care -Giving back to the community – Why volunteering works for businesses -Cool digs in paradise – There are lots of neat places to call home -Bahamas building boom continues – Construction projects are plentiful -Out Island construction – New roads, resorts and homes are in the works -Real estate – A selection of available properties Bahamas Information -Blue Pages – A-Z compendium on living, vacationing and investing in The Bahamas Freeport/Lucaya -Incentives make business a breeze – Encouragement acts provide financial advantages -Walter Kitchen, king of the wahoo – A love of fishing leads to some fine lures -The little outpost library that grew – Freeport pioneers had literary vision and ambition -Grand Bahama renaissance – Renewed interest in investment bodes well for the future Freeport/Lucaya Information -More blue pages – Handy facts and figures specific to Freeport/Lucaya Government -How Government works -Governor General -Cabinet ministers & portfolios -Senators -House of Assembly -Parliamentarians’ salaries; Parliamentary Secretaries -Senior Public Officers; Permanent Secretaries; Commission chairpersons -Public service officials -Government offices -Resident diplomatic & consular representatives -Bahamas diplomatic & consular representatives -International organizations’ representatives -Honorary consuls & representatives -Bahamas honorary consuls abroad -The Queen’s Birthday Honours - 2000 Classified Directories -Nassau -Freeport/Lucaya Year in Review -Aug 1999 through July 2000 Indexes -Advertisers in this book -Index ORDER NOW!

	Reviews “…contains more information on The Bahamas than any other book we know.” - Boston Globe (U.S.) “…enough information to make you an expert…” - The Financial Post (Canada) “The Bahamas Handbook is not only interesting and informative, but one of the most respected publications in The Commonwealth of The Bahamas…” - Governor-General Sir Milo B. Butler (Bahamas)