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	Bahamas
		An archipelago of 700 islands and cays (or keys), the Bahamas is located in the Atlantic Ocean, east of Florida in the United States, north of Cuba and the rest of the Caribbean, and west of the British dependency of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
		She is represented in the Bahamas by a governor general, appointed by the monarch herself.
		The Bahamas is a stable, developing nation with an economy heavily dependent on tourism and offshore banking.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ba/Bahamas.html (495 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Politics of the Bahamas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Politics of the Bahamas takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic monarchy, whereby the Prime Minister is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system.
		As head of state, Queen Elizabeth II is represented in the Bahamas by a governor general who acts on the advice of the prime minister and the cabinet.
		The climate of the Bahamas is subtropical to tropical, and is moderated significantly by the waters of the Gulf Stream, particularly in winter.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Politics-of-the-Bahamas (2253 words)

	kwabs.com/greater antilles/upper caribbean/bahamas
		The name Bahamas is traditionally believed to have been given to the Islands by Christopher Columbus who was describing the shallow water/sea with the Spanish words: Baha Mar. However, some authoritative sources of The Bahamas claim that the name comes instead from the Lucayan name for the Grand Bahama Island.
		The Bahamas was officially restored to England in 1783 by the treaty of Versailles.
		The culture of the Bahamas is defined by the influence of European traditions and religions mixed with the African cultural heritage.
	www.kwabs.com /bahamas.html (3130 words)

	Politics of the Bahamas
		The Bahamas is an independent member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
		The Bahamas recognizes the British monarch as its formal head of state, while an appointed Governor General serves as the Queen's representative in The Bahamas.
		The Bahamas maintains an embassy in the United States at 2220 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (tel: 202-319-2660) and Consulates General in New York at 767 Third Ave., 9th Floor, New York, NY 10017 (tel: 212-421-6925/27), and in Miami at Suite 818, Ingraham Building, 25 SE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33131 (tel:305-373-6295/96).
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/po/Politics_of_the_Bahamas.html (1058 words)

	Bahamas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The Commonwealth of The Bahamas is an independent English -speaking nation in the West Indies.
		An archipelago of 700 islands and cays (or the Bahamas is located in the Atlantic Ocean east of Florida in the United States north of Cuba and the rest of the Caribbean and west of the British dependency the Turks and Caicos Islands.
		Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state and the Queen of the Commonwealth The Bahamas which has remained a member the Commonwealth of Nations.
	www.freeglossary.com /Bahamas (1121 words)

	Bahamas : QuicklyFind Info (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Due to the large number of British settlers across the islands, custody of the chain was transferred from Spain to Britain, and the Bahama Islands were named a British colony in 1783.
		She is represented in the Bahamas by a Governor General of the Bahamas, appointed by the monarch herself.
		The local climate is tropical, moderated by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, with frequent hurricanes and tropical storms from May until October.
	www.quicklyfind.com /info/Bahamas.htm (700 words)

	Bahamas History \| iExplore.com
		Post-independence politics in The Bahamas have been dominated by (later Sir) Lynden Pindling, who had first been elected to the premiership as head of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) in 1967.
		The Bahamas also has a sizeable and growing offshore banking sector, although it has come under pressure as a result of competition from elsewhere and international efforts to tighten up on ‘tax havens’.
		In June 2000, the Bahamas were identified by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) – the world’s 30 wealthiest economies – as one of 35 countries whose financial laws were inadequate to prevent large-scale tax evasion and possible money laundering.
	www.iexplore.com /dmap/Bahamas/History (742 words)

	Bahamas National Security - Flags, Maps, Economy, History, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		In the late 1980s, Bahamian security concerns focused on three areas: the use of Bahamian waters and territory as a transit point for the illegal transshipment of drugs; illegal immigration; and the poaching of Bahamian fishing resources.
		The best general guide to the Bahamas is the Bahamas Handbook and Businessman's Annual, which provides a comprehensive description of most aspects of Bahamian society, including demographic, economic, and political details.
		The most comprehensive study, however, of con- temporary Bahamian politics is provided by Colin A. Hughes in Race and Politics in the Bahamas (1981).
	www.photius.com /countries/bahamas_the/national_security/national_security.html (1092 words)

	Dissertation At Beloit College, Wisconsin
		It was Gordon Lewis in his seminal work on the history of politics in the Caribbean who drew attention to the distinction between the politics of The Bahamas and Bermuda in the North Atlantic and the rest of the West Indies.
		At one level of society in The Bahamas, it has always been impolite to mention race and that is particularly amongst the brown skinned middle class or mulatto group and those pure Africans associated with them who saw the African theme as a threat of some kind to their dominance.
		Such is the remarkable fact of the racial politics of The Bahamas and the Caribbean in the year 2000.
	www.fredmitchelluncensored.com /Beloit.htm (4234 words)

	The Bahamas - Government and Politics
		For decades prior to the achievement of internal self- government, the Bahamas' political and economic systems were dominated by a small elite referred to as the "Bay Street Boys," so named because most of their businesses and economic activities were concentrated along Bay Street in Nassau.
		Women participated in all levels of government and politics; in 1987 several women served as permanent secretaries of the executive government, one as a member of the House, and four as members of the Senate.
		The nation's political culture in the 1980s was characterized by a strong tradition of freedom of speech and freedom of the press.
	countrystudies.us /caribbean-islands/123.htm (3434 words)

	Searching For The Difference
		In this regard, it must be pointed that this idea of political identity or congruence between the two major parties has always been a staple of so-called radical political analysis in The Bahamas.
		They also argue that political parties are little more than instrumentalities for mobilizing the vote and rewarding the ‘generals’ who are charged with keeping the vote in line.
		In times past, the political focus was put on charismatic heroes, men who were able, whether by way of word or dramatic action to win and woo the support of the crowd.
	www.jonesbahamas.com /?c=128&a=10423 (794 words)

	The Nassau Guardian - www.thenassauguardian.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The attempt at third party politics in The Bahamas probably died yesterday, when The Coalition for Democratic Reform (CDR) announced at a news conference held at The Cable Beach Resort & Casino that with immediate effect, it was disbanding and joining forces with the Free National Movement (FNM).
		In my opinion, the only reason why the CDR was formed was because Dr Bernard Nottage was disgruntled at the Progressive Liberal Party's (PLP) hierarchy, in that he was not made the leader and he sought a means to have a platform; thus, the CDR was born.
		Though the US maintains they do not interfere with the internal politics of a country, it is the worst kept secret that the CIA has orchestrated coups in many countries and sought to destabilise governments.
	www.thenassauguardian.com /editorial/297077464816814.php (610 words)

	BahamasUncensored.Com Archive - FEBRUARY 2006 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		It was a risky strategy of Wendall Jones who is quite politically adroit to put the former FNM candidate and political activist on his radio station in a position where he essentially had to have no opinion.
		OPBAT is a tripartite arrangement with The Bahamas, United States and United Kingdom Governments for surveillance and interdiction of drug traffickers on the high seas in the islands of The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands.
		The Queen is The Queen and Head of State of The Bahamas and the Governor-General is the Queen’s representative in The Bahamas, not the Head of State.
	www.bahamasuncensored.com /feb06.html (13648 words)

	ipedia.com: Bahamas Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		An archipelago of 700 islands and cays, the Bahamas is located in the Atlantic Ocean, east of Florida in...
		The official language is English, spoken by virtually all inhabitants, though many speak a Creole form of it.
		While popular throughout the Bahamas, obeah is shunned by many whites and people living in urban areas.
	www.ipedia.com /bahamas.html (746 words)

	Bahamas Guide - Travel, Vacation, Business, Real Estate and Investment Guide to the Islands of the Bahamas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		TheBahamasGuide.com is your independent portal to Bahamas travel, investment and business in the Islands of the Bahamas, with restaurant reviews, hotel information, breaking news, exclusive discounts and promotions, and much, much, more...
		According to the Bahamas Tourism office the Islands of the Bahamas is unique with their individual character and charm--and there is some truth to this.
		With pearly white sandy beaches, a sub-tropical climate, and plenty of ocean front property, real estate is booming in the Bahamas, as thousands of Americans, Europeans, and Asians are also discovering that the Bahamas is the best place to buy their second or third home.
	www.thebahamasguide.com (515 words)

	Bahamas - Gurupedia
		Queen Elizabeth II, is the head of state and the Queen of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, which has remained a member of the
		The local climate is tropical, moderated by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, with frequent
		The Bahamas is a stable, developing nation with an economy heavily dependent on
	www.gurupedia.com /b/ba/bahamas.htm (635 words)

	The Washington Times - The Bahamas
		In the past The Bahamas had prohibitive policies inhibiting real estate purchases, according to George Damianos, president of Damianos Realty Co., Ltd. When the pro-investment Free National Movement government came to power, it cut red tape and facilitated real estate investment in the country, making the second home market particularly attractive.
		Lincoln A. Ritchie, president of the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce and executive vice president of Innotec Ltd., concurred with Markoulis, and said that the market for executive housing is in great demand.
		The cost for individuals who seek permanent residency in The Bahamas but will not be living in a residence full time is $10,000 after the investment is made.
	www.internationalspecialreports.com /theamericas/00/bahamas/23.html (1042 words)

	Bahamas Culture, History and Information
		The people who live in The Bahamas are predominantly of West African descent who were captured and forced into slavery on the cotton plantations in the Americas.
		Most white residents of the Bahamas are descendants of the first English settlers (English Puritans), who emigrated to Bermuda in 1647 to gain religious freedom and settled on the island of Eleuthera.
		The culture is a melting pot of many native customs ranging from the indigenous "Indian" people who populated the Bahamas, including West African, English and other cultures who over the past three or four centuries, arrived in the Bahamas.
	www.bahamasgateway.com /culture.htm (394 words)

	Bahamas Politics
		The Islands Of The Bahamas gained independence from Great Britain on July 10, 1973, which is celebrated as Bahamian Independence Day.
		The Judiciary is comprised of Her Majesty’s Privy Council, the Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court and the Magistrates Courts.
		In 1997, local government was introduced into The Islands Of The Bahamas with locally elected officials being charged with certain local responsibilities.
	www.bahamasgateway.com /politics_and_government.htm (481 words)

	Bahamas History - TravelPuppy.com
		Thereafter, the Bahamas became a haven for freed slaves and, consequently, a favourite holiday destination for the wealthy.
		Post independence politics in The Bahamas have been dominated by (later Sir) Lynden Pindling, who had 1st been elected to the premiership as head of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) in 1967.
		The damage to Pindling’s reputation and the islands’ poor economic performance during the early 1990's led to the Progressive Liberal Party’s rejection by the electorate at the August 1992 polls.
	travelpuppy.com /bahamas/history.htm (569 words)

	BahamasUncensored.Com Archive - SEPTEMBER 2006
		Blankenship's continued interference in the internal affairs of The Bahamas he ought to be allowed to return to The Bahamas and should not be declared persona non grata and put on the stop list.
		Eventually, The Bahamas government was forced by the political pressure and nastiness in Florida to surrender the dentists to the United States.
		Abaco is the island to the north of The Bahamas where a number of people tried to lead a move to secede from The Bahamas back in 1973 when the country became independent.
	www.bahamasuncensored.com /sept06.html (13152 words)

	The Washington Times - The Bahamas
		In 1967, The Bahamas elected its first fl majority party government with Premier Lynden O. Pindling at the helm and his Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) winning the majority of the seats.
		The Pindling administration and PLP remained in power and retained a political monopoly on the country for 26 years.
		Due to their progressive contributions to The Bahamian economy, Ingraham and the FNM were re-elected in 1997 and will remain in power until 2001.
	www.internationalspecialreports.com /theamericas/00/bahamas/4.html (478 words)

	History and Government - Bahamas Travel Guide - World Travel Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Thereafter, the Bahamas became a haven for freed slaves and, subsequently, a favourite holiday destination for the wealthy.
		The best-known incumbent was the Duke of Windsor, who had abdicated the British crown in 1936, and, in view of his pro-Nazi sympathies, was despatched to the territory in 1940, for the duration of World War II.
		The bicameral parliament — composed of a 16-member Senate, whose membership is appointed, and a 40-strong House of Assembly directly elected for a five-year term — has legislative powers.
	www.worldtravelguide.net /country/24/history/Caribbean/Bahamas.html (556 words)

	The Bahamas Experience
		Everyone who plans a trip to The Bahamas should first contact the wonderful folks at the People-to-People program.
		He provided fascinating insights into the current dynamics of politics in The Bahamas.
		It made our Bahamas vacation experience a great lifetime memory, and we will be keeping in contact with them.
	www.bahamas.com /bahamas/experience/templrgstandard.aspx?sectionid=85821&level=2 (309 words)

	Bahamas Government and Politics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation - The Bahamas Agricultural & Industrial Corporation is a quasi-government agency established with the...
		Bahamas Court of Appeal - The Appellant Court of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas Judicial...
		On the Bahamas Portal, you will find an extensive & growing range of daily news, informative articles and practical solutions to help you keep informed of things Bahamian, and to assist you in starting, growing and managing your own small business.
	www.bahamasb2b.com /dir/Government_and_Politics (391 words)

	The Bahamas Government & Politics News - Media Monitoring Service by EIN News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Bahama had high hopes recently when the Minister responsible for price control made public his...
		Jane Ferguson, an administrative assistant at the Bahamas Institute of Plastic Surgery.
		Bahamas to hold inquiry into death of Anna Nicole Smith's son
	www.einnews.com /bahamas/newsfeed-bahamas-government-politics (1390 words)

	Florida and the Bahamas
		As he drove along on the left side of the street we passed though Grand Bahamas main city, Freeport, and came to Port Lucaya which pretty much consists of a few hotels, a casino, and a shopping area.
		In fact even the clientele is the same as residents of the Bahamas are prohibited from playing.
		In my opinion the best part of the bahamas is the friendliness of the people.
	www.charm.net /~shack/misc/florida.html (3675 words)

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