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BAHAMAS HANDBOOK 2009
by Etienne Dupuch Jr Publications Ltd.

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softback $39.95
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	ABOUT THIS EDITION OF BAHAMAS HANDBOOK This 49th edition of the Bahamas Handbook is a must-read for anyone who is interested in The Bahamas, whether you are living, investing, doing business or just visiting this nation of 700 gorgeous islands. It’s also a book for readers—those who enjoy well-researched, well-written articles about the nation, its economy, history and people. On the practical side, the Handbook’s government listings give readers the most up-to-date information anywhere on the people in power after the May 2, 2007, general election. Then, of course, there are the “blue pages,” an A to Z compendium of information on everything you ever wanted to know about The Bahamas, from accommodations and investment incentives to nature, wildlife preserves and zoos. All this and much more awaits you in the 2009 Bahamas Handbook. Good reading!

	TABLE OF CONTENTS Features -The legendary Bobby Symonette – Businessman, politician and sportsman -Looking back: Nassau in 1909 – Big changes in the lives of Bahamians -Bimini holiday nixes US presidential bid – ill-advised trip ousts Gary Hart from Democratic primaries History -The namesake of Lyford Cay – Elite Bahamian community is named after landowner -Sacred to the memory of – Church plaques yield glimpses into Nassau’s past -Working on The Contract – Bahamians became migrant workers in the US Family Islands -Missionaries faced hardship and death – Intrepid Anglican churchmen put their lives at risk -Piccolo Pete, the balladeer of Bimini – Nat Saunders, 94, the “world’s oldest pop star” -Regattas, festivals and homecomings – A series of annual events boosts local economy Business -Economy steady in rough seas – Bahamian economy buoyant despite pressures -Welcoming a new kind of investor – Bahamas adapts to new generation of dynamic players -The selling of Bahamian culture – Heritage travel expands the tourism industry -Environment vs the economy – Finding ways to protect the environment -Bahamian airspace in question – Pros and cons of full control of the airways -Small gains for Bahamian builders – Global economic woes put the pinch on major projects -Realism returns to real estate pricing – A buyers’ market emerges in The Bahamas -Real estate – A selection of available properties Bahamas Information -Blue Pages – A-Z compendium on living, vacationing and investing in The Bahamas Freeport/Lucaya -Bringing scuba to the people – UNEXSO revolutionized scuba diving -Industrial sector leads GB recovery – Success of trans-shipment sector -Nature on display in Grand Bahama – Visitors flock to three national parks -The Freeport I remember – The beginnings of Bahamas’ first industrial city 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 -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 -Family Island Administrators Classified Directories -Nassau -Freeport/Lucaya Year in Review -Aug 2007 through July 2008 Indexes -Advertisers in this book -Index

	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)