FAU Women's Basketball Begins Practice Oct 22, 2008
FAU will travel to Nassau, Bahamas for the Sunsplash Shootout against Mercer University on Thursday, December 18, and East Carolina University on Saturday, December 20. These games are in preparation for an always competitive Sun Belt Conference-slate which includes games against defending champion Western Kentucky University and Women's National Invitation Tournament teams Middle Tennessee State University and the University of Arkansas-Little Rock. (Fausports.com)
1993 murder suspect caught Oct 21, 2008
On April 4, authorities in the Bahamas located Skelton in Nassau, the capital, Farrington said. Bahamian authorities arrested Skelton on April 7 on a provisional arrest warrant, marshals said. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Sea, sun, its old-time soul make Cat Island purr Oct 19, 2008
While Ingersoll massaged their feet, Ambrose Harcourte described his years picking crops in the States; Mabel Rogers spoke of children and "grans" in Nassau; Iva Ambrose recalled a woman banned from a radio talk show for calling in too often. When we left, most returned to weeding gardens or weaving silver palm baskets to sell in Nassau's straw market. (Boston Globe)
Blackburn, Roberts Oct 19, 2008
The couple spent their honeymoon on Nassau Island in the Bahamas. They have made their home in Eugene. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Sail away on Holland Americas new ship, from $199 Oct 11, 2008
The Eurodam sets sail October 15 on this one-time sample cruise from Fort Lauderdale and will first stop at Nassau, Bahamas followed by a stop at the cruise lines private island, Half Moon Cay. . (MSNBC -- Travel)
First come, first served on plane's overhead bins Oct 8, 2008
Dear Nassau: Unlike larger carriers, Spirit has no reciprocal agreements with other airlines. That means that even if it's Spirit's fault you missed a connection, it won't book you on a competitor. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Cruise for a cure in 2009 Oct 6, 2008
They re supposed to travel to Nassau on Saturday and spend the day there, then have a fun day at sea on Sunday before returning to Miami by 8 a.m. March 2. To find out all the details, contact Blackwell at 636-544-0082 or. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Fun and games, Vegas style Oct 5, 2008
Four-day Bahamas: Depart 4 p.m. Thursday, noon to 7 p.m. in Freeport on Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. in Nassau on Saturday, at sea Sunday, arrive Jacksonville at 8 a.m. on Monday. Five-day Bahamas: Depart 4 p.m. Saturday, at sea on Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Half Moon Cay on Monday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. in Nassau on Tuesday, at sea on Wednesday, arrive Jacksonville at 8 a.m. on Thursday ... Five-day Bahamas and Key West: Depart 4 p.m. Monday, at sea Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Key West on Wednesday,... (Florida Times-Union)
Spring thaw cruises, from $493 Oct 3, 2008
The ship departs Port Canaveral, Florida, for a day in tropical, pastel-hued Nassau, followed by a second day on Disneys private island, Castaway Cay. Later, youll cruise overnight to ensure an early morning arrival back in Florida. (MSNBC -- Travel)
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Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 10/03/08 08:46:36 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 75% Barometer: 29. (Florida Today)
Lionfish a danger in area waters Sep 24, 2008
On a recent trip to Nassau, Lisa Mitchell of the Reef Environmental Education Foundation said she spotted about 30 in two dives, a noted increase from previous trips. "There was a population explosion in 18 months," Mitchell said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Browse photos Sep 24, 2008
A group of non-native lionfish congregate on a reef near Nassau, Bahamas. (Photo by Rich Carey). (The Palm Beach Post)
Caribbean hotel deals, from $96 Sep 23, 2008
Nassau, from $199 per room per nightThe Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort is offering a fourth night free and a $100 resort credit. You can use the resort credit toward food and beverages or any in-room charges. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Celebrity Cruises to set sail out of Baltimore Sep 23, 2008
and Cococay and Nassau in the Bahamas. Celebrity s decision to offer cruises from Maryland confirms once again that the international cruise industry recognizes Maryland as a viable departure location, Gov. Martin O Malley said in a statement. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
ARIN and CTU Host Major Internet Community Meeting in Nassau, Bahamas Sep 18, 2008
NASSAU, Bahamas, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Network engineers, regulators, policy makers, and decision-makers in the Caribbean Internet community attended events in Nassau, The Bahamas this week to discuss Internet Protocol (IP) addressing issues and related policy matters. The meetings were hosted by the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU). (PR Newswire)
10 terrific shoulder season travel deals Sep 16, 2008
This short cruise sails roundtrip from Port Canaveral to two fun ports of call: Freeport and Nassau. Expires: November 15, 2008. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Nuyt, Hampton (7) Sep 14, 2008
After a honeymoon in Nassau, Bahamas the couple will reside in Auburn. Article Rating. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Bahama flamingos troubled Sep 13, 2008
NASSAU: The southern Bahamian island of Great Inagua is known for two things -- its old salt plant and a 60,000-strong flamingo flock. Now some Bahamians wonder if they might end up losing both after Hurricane Ike ripped across the island last week causing millions of dollars in damage. (India Times, India)
Caribbean officials working to lure visitors back Sep 12, 2008
Alexandre Meneghini / APTourists sunbathe along the beach in Nassau, Bahamas, on Saturday, Sept. 6. Caribbean tourism officials are working overtime to reassure reluctant travelers that plenty of sun-soaked islands were untouched by a recent spate of deadly tropical cyclones. (MSNBC -- Politics)
The sun never sets on the runway Sep 9, 2008
New Fashion Weeks are popping up all the time, like the Islands of the World Fashion Week in November in Nassau, showcasing international talents like Cabe Creations of Fiji, Anal of Cuba and Carlos Valentino (no relation) of the Bahamas. Last week, Ann Watson, the fashion director of Henri Bendel, was counting on her fingers the number of Fashion Weeks she had attended while at an Interview party to kick off the latest one in New York but lost count when someone handed her a drink. (International Herald Tribune)
Georgia Tech Women's Basketball 2008-09 Schedule Announced Sep 9, 2008
The Yellow Jackets will also participate in the Bahamas Sunsplash Shootout in Nassau, where they will meet Winthrop in the opening round of the tournament on Dec. 18 ... "The highlights of this schedule are trips to Portland, Ore., and Nassau, Bahamas," Joseph said. (Ramblinwreck.com)
IKE STRIKES... Sep 8, 2008
Great Inagua, which is closer to Haiti than to the Bahamian capital of Nassau, is the southernmost island in the Bahamas archipelago ... Associated Press writer Mike Melia contributed from Nassau, Bahamas. (The Drudge Report)
JETBLUE Auctions Off Flights On EBAY... Sep 8, 2008
The vacation packages include airfare and a four-night hotel stay for two at Marriott hotels in locations including Las Vegas and Nassau, Bahamas. The four mystery packages include two locations where passports are needed and two that don't require passports. (The Drudge Report)
Killer Ike pounds Cuba on way to Mexico Gulf Sep 8, 2008
(Additional reporting by Joseph Guyler Delva in Port-au-Prince, Esteban Israel in Havana, Michael Haskins in Key West, John Marquis in Nassau, Tom Brown and Jim Loney in Miami and Manuel Jimenez in the Dominican Republic). Copyright. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Killer Ike Blasts Bahamas, Lashes Cuba Sep 8, 2008
Associated Press writers Ben Fox in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos; Mike Melia in Nassau, Bahamas; Jonathan Katz in Gonaives, Haiti; Alexandra Olson in Cabaret, Haiti; Anita Snow in Havana, Cuba; and Danica Coto and Dave McFadden in San Juan, Puerto Rico, contributed to this report. 2008 Associated Press. (Newsmax)
Ike Blasts Grand Turk, Threatens Keys Sep 8, 2008
Great Inagua, which is closer to Haiti than to the Bahamian capital of Nassau, is the southernmost island in the Bahamas archipelago. It has the world's largest breeding colony of West Indian flamingos, and about 1,000 people. (W-USA News, DC)
Killer Ike blasts Bahamas, aims at Cuba Sep 8, 2008
NASSAU, Bahamas Ike roared across low-lying islands Sunday as a Category 4 hurricane, destroying homes, sweeping away boats and bringing more rain to waterlogged communities in Haiti, where at least 10 more people drowned ... Great Inagua, closer to Haiti than to the Bahamian capital of Nassau, is the southernmost island in the Bahamas archipelago. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Ike gets stronger Sep 7, 2008
Ben Fox in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos; Mike Melia in Nassau, Bahamas; Anita Snow in Havana; and Jonathan Katz in Gonaives, Haiti. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Ike damages 80 percent of homes on Grand Turk Sep 7, 2008
Tourists stand along the beach as cruisers are seen anchored on the shores of Nassau. Slideshow. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
JetBlue to Waive Fees to Assist Customers Affected by Hurricane Ike Sep 7, 2008
NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JetBlue Airways Corporation (NasdaqGS: - ) will waive change fees and fare differences to allow customers booked to or from Nassau, Bahamas to postpone their travel plans due to the projected path of Hurricane Ike. Customers who are booked to travel September 7 - 8 to or from Nassau may opt to change to new flights -- between the same cities -- that depart anytime through September 10. (Primezone Releases)
Openings and Closings Sep 7, 2008
Instead, the ship will visit Nassau, Bahamas, Sat. and be at sea Sunday. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Growing Ike Nears Turks and Caicos, South Bahamas Sep 7, 2008
Associated Press writer Mike Melia contributed from Nassau, Bahamas. 2008 Associated Press. (Newsmax)
As Hanna nears U.S., fierce Hurricane Ike next in line Sep 6, 2008
"We know the devastation hurricanes such as Ike can bring," Russell said by phone from Nassau in the Bahamas. Residents in the southeast Bahamas were warned to watch for storm surges, which could measure 18 feet, he said. (Newsday)
Hanna Heads Toward U.S. After Killing 495 in Haiti; Hurricane Ike Follows Sep 6, 2008
We're mindful that what's coming is twice as strong'' as Hanna, Russell said by phone from Nassau. We know the devastation hurricanes such as Ike can bring. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Hurricane Ike targets Gulf as Hanna hits Carolinas Sep 6, 2008
(Additional reporting by John Marquis in Nassau). Copyright. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Many flee Turks and Caicos as Ike approaches Sep 6, 2008
Associated Press writer Mike Melia contributed from Nassau, Bahamas. Sponsored Links. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Hanna Cuts Trail Of Death In Haiti Sep 5, 2008
While officials from Nassau to South Carolina were keeping an eye on Hanna, behind it, Hurricane Ike was gaining strength as it lumbered across the Atlantic as a powerful Category 4 storm ... "We've got three of them on the way. We've just got to be prepared," said Frank Augustine, a 47-year convenience store manager, as he bought 10 five-gallon water jugs under blue skies at a Nassau depot. (CBS News)
Southeast Braces For Hanna As Ike Looms Sep 5, 2008
"We've got three of them on the way. We've just got to be prepared," said Frank Augustine, a 47-year convenience store manager, as he bought 10 five-gallon water jugs under blue skies at a Nassau depot. Forecasters said it was too early to say if and where Ike might threaten land. (CBS News)
NEW ATLANTIC THREAT Sep 5, 2008
In Nassau, the Bahamian capital, some shops along Bay Street, the main tourist area, boarded up, and jewelry and liquor stores pulled down metal shutters, less out of concern about Hanna than powerful Ike, which was expected to be in the northern Bahamas by Tuesday as a "major" Category 3 hurricane ... (Additional reporting by John Marquis in Nassau; Writing by Jim Loney; editing by Todd Eastham). (AlertNet)
Tropical storm watch posted for NJ Sep 5, 2008
Tropical Storm Hanna knocked out power to the southern Bahamas on Wednesday and officials from Nassau to South Carolina warned residents to prepare for possible evacuations as it moves north and grows into a hurricane. (AP Photo/The Gainesville Sun, Doug Finger). (The Trentonian, NJ)
Ike 'Extremely Dangerous' Storm Sep 4, 2008
Tropical Storm Hanna knocked out power to the southern Bahamas on Wednesday and officials from Nassau to South Carolina warned residents to prepare for possible evacuations as it moves north and grows back into a hurricane, possibly Thursday. The storm, packing 65 mph winds, turned to the northwest after lingering for days near Haiti, where it caused flooding that killed 26 people. (Fox News)
Hanna leaves 61 dead in Haiti as more storms brew in Atlantic Sep 4, 2008
As Hanna churned, the government of the Bahamas downgraded its hurricane watch to a tropical storm warning, while the US embassy in Nassau announced it would be closed Thursday and Friday. The National Hurricane Center in Miami called Hanna "tenacious" and said it would "regain hurricane status in a day or two but it could occur earlier.". (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
61 Killed In Tropical Storm Hanna Assault Sep 4, 2008
The center of the storm was located about 280 miles east-southeast of Nassau and about 760 miles south-southeast of Wilmington, N.C.. Some residents along the south Atlantic coast have started moving boats and booking rooms at inland hotels as they get ready for the arrival of what could be Hurricane Hanna. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Hanna claims 61 in Haiti Sep 4, 2008
As Hanna churned, the government of the Bahamas issued a hurricane warning, while the US embassy in Nassau announced it would be closed on Thursday and Friday. "Gradual strengthening is expected over the next couple of days and Hanna could become a hurricane tomorrow (Thursday)," the US National Hurricane Centre said in its latest advisory. (iAfrica.com)
Atlantic Coast waits as Hanna moves in Sep 4, 2008
A man holding a child stands next to a big wave Wednesday on Paradise Island on the northeast shore of Nassau. Many beaches were labeled as no swimming areas due to the approach of Tropical Storm Hanna into the Bahamas island chain. (AZCentral -- News)
Hanna aims at Bahamas Sep 4, 2008
NASSAU, Bahamas Tropical Storm Hanna knocked out power to the southern Bahamas on Wednesday and officials from Nassau to South Carolina warned residents to prepare for possible evacuations as it moves north and grows into a hurricane ... We've just got to be prepared, said Frank Augustine, a 47-year convenience store manager, as he bought 10 five-gallon water jugs under blue skies at a Nassau depot ... Late Wednesday evening, Hanna was centered 355 miles (575 kilometers) east-southeast of... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Storms Swirl in Atlantic, Floods Strike Haiti Sep 3, 2008
NASSAU - Tropical Storm Hanna drenched the Bahamas and triggered deadly flooding in Haiti on Tuesday, as it headed for expected landfall in the southeastern United States later this week. Meanwhile, a new tropical storm, Josephine, formed off Africa, behind Tropical Storm Ike. (Planet Ark, United States)
Storm Hanna hits Haiti Sep 3, 2008
At 0000 GMT Hanna was barely moving about 105 kilometres southeast of Great Inagua island in the southeastern Bahamas and about 725 kilometres southeast of Nassau. The NHC said the storm would probably begin moving to the northwest early on Wednesday, putting it on a direct track to Nassau on Thursday afternoon and then Grand Bahama island. (iAfrica.com)
States Prepare As Hanna Crawls Toward US Sep 3, 2008
At 11 p.m. EDT, the center of Hanna was located about 65 miles southeast of Great Inagua Island and about 450 miles southeast of Nassau. A hurricane warning is in effect for the central and southeastern Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos islands. (Click2Houston, TX)
Unpredictable Hanna likely to have some impact on First Coast Sep 3, 2008
Debris cleanup from Tropical Storm Fay continues today, with extra crews working in Duval, St. Johns and Nassau counties to remove tree limbs and other matter left behind by the storm. Regular pickups are continuing at the Beaches and other areas. (Florida Times-Union)
Hanna weakens; Ike, TD 10 on horizon Sep 2, 2008
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Hanna's menace mainly along shore Sep 2, 2008
At 8 a.m. today, Hanna was near Great Inagua Island, 385 miles southeast of Nassau and about 600 miles southeast of Palm Beach. It was drifting west near 2 mph but was expected to begin its northwestward track tonight and Wednesday. (The Palm Beach Post)
Latest advisories Sep 2, 2008
SOUTHEAST OF NASSAU. HANNA IS DRIFTING TOWARD THE WEST NEAR 2 MPH.. 4 KM/HR. SLOW AND ERRATIC MOTION IS EXPECTED TODAY. HOWEVER.. (The Palm Beach Post)
State Dept. issues alert on travel as Hanna nears Aug 31, 2008
The U.S. embassy in Nassau will be available for emergency services, but during the storm it may be forced to suspend regular operations without notice. The travel alert said U.S. citizens should carry their travel documents such as U.S. passport, birth certificate, and photo IDs with them at all times or secure them by placing in a safe, waterproof location. (Anchorage Daily News)
Grow up, Hillary supporters Aug 27, 2008
From: Ian Nassau, The Bahamas. By Bruce. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Workers at Bahamas' Morton Salt plant end strike Aug 27, 2008
NASSAU, Bahamas The Bahamian government says a two-week strike at the Morton Salt plant has been resolved. The strike comes at a busy time for the company, which harvests about 7,000 tons (6,400 metric tons) of salt each day on Inagua island. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Bain Helps Bahamas To Silver Medal Aug 25, 2008
August 24, 2008--Beijing, China--Former ORU track All-American Andretti Bain (Nassau, Bahamas) helped lead his native country to a silver medal in the Olympic men meter relay, Saturday at National Stadium in Beijing. Bain, the 2008 NCAA indoor and outdoor 400m national champion and a 3-time All-American, is ORUs first-ever Olympic medalist in any sport. (FOX23.com, OK)
IT'S OBAMA AND JOE BIDEN Aug 23, 2008
Ian Nassau The COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS ... Ian Nassau The COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS ... Ian Nassau The COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
UMES TRACK & FIELD STAR INTERNS FOR SEN. OBAMA Aug 21, 2008
- dreamed of becoming a lawyer and someday pursuing a career in politics while growing up in Nassau, Bahamas. He had no idea how close a summer internship would move him to realizing that dream. (Umeshawks.com)
Stevi Lauren Perry, Miss Arkansas Teen USA Crowned Miss Teen USA(R) 2008 on August 16th Aug 17, 2008
(PRNewsFoto/The Miss Universe Organization) NASSAU, PARADISE ISLAND BAHAMAS. PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Stevi Lauren Perry, Miss Arkansas Teen USA was crowned Miss Teen USA 2008 at the beautiful Atlantis Paradise Island Resort on August 16, 2008. (PR Newswire)
Venomous lionfish prowls fragile Caribbean waters Aug 15, 2008
Hixon said there is some evidence that lionfish have not invaded reefs of the fully protected Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, a 176-square-mile reserve southeast of Nassau. But unprotected locations in the vast archipelago are more vulnerable. (Munster Times, IN)
Set sail on Labor Day cruises starting at just $239 Aug 8, 2008
The ship departs August 29 from Port Canaveral, Florida, making its way first to Nassau on New Providence Island ... Nassau will be the second port of call. (MSNBC -- Travel)
WestJet cuts Toronto-L.A. route Aug 7, 2008
Honolulu and Maui, as well as Cabo San Lucas and Mazatlan in Mexico, and Nassau in the Bahamas. Cancun and Puerto Vallarta in Mexico will be added to WestJet's route map in November. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Caribbean restaurant to open at Prime Outlets Aug 5, 2008
Preferred Choice also owns three other similarly named cafes that serve appetizers and drinks in the , the in the Bahamas and Festival Place in King's Wharf in Nassau, a government building where the cruise ships dock in the Bahamas, Rufo said. Prime Outlets International shopping center in May also opened the world's first Baccarat outlet store. (Orlando Business Journal)
TRAVEL: Paradise is but a direct flight away Aug 3, 2008
The British army had sent an engineer to examine claims of superior agricultural lands in this island chain, but he arrived six months after the settlers, having waited for ships in St. Augustine and Nassau. That New England heritage shows up in architecture here and on other cays. (Florida Times-Union)
