bahamas presentation rev1

8/2/2019 Bahamas Presentation Rev1

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Come to The

Ayana HolderJerome DuchausseJustin RamooLorraine BerkeleySharna Williams

Bahamas

New Providence Island.


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The Bahamas

is located just 50 Milesoff the coast of Florida.

Islands cover an area of5,358 square miles(13,878 sq. Km)`

Population - 306,611,90% live on only (3)islands - New Providence,Grand Bahama and Abaco

New Providence Island.


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The Bahamas

The Capital City is Nassau,located in New Providence

Nassau is a major Port ofcall for Cruise Ships

Two thirds of visitors toBahamas go to NewProvidence


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Bahamas Weather

Sees sunshine approx. 310 days a year

Tropical marine climate

Comfortable temperatures

Two Seasons

oSummer, May - September

oWinter, October May

Hurricane Season June throughNovember


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History of The Bahamas

Green Turtle Cay

First inhabitantsArawaks came fromCuba 300-400 AD

Christopher Columbusdiscovered the islandof San Salvador

baja mar (shallow

sea)

Ruled by Spain,America, and last of allEngland


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History cond.

Since 1919, became ahaven for rum loversafter America bannedalcohol

The Hotel and Steamship service act of 1898encouraged hotels andsteam ship services

On July 10th 1973, theBahamas becameindependent of Britishrule


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Government & Politics

Political System

Constitution based on theWestminster Model

Member of the CommonwealthNations

Queen Elizabeth II is the Head ofState


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Government cond.

The Governor-General

Sir Arthur Foulkes

Prime Minister Hubert Ingram


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Government cond.

Main Political Patries Progressive Liberal Party (PLP 1953) Free National Movement (FNM

1972)
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The Economic status of the bahamas

Downtown Nassau

One of the wealthiest Caribbeancountries

Tourism and related industries 60%of GDP

Contraction in budget in 2009 due toglobal recession

Was reversed in 2011


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The economy cond.

Financial & Businessservices comprise 36% ofGDP.

Main exportpharmaceuticals, cement,rum, crawfish, refinedpetroleum products

2011 budget revenuesestimate $1.2 billion

2011 expenditures were$1.7 billion, deficit of $0.2billion


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The economy cond.

Inflation rate 2011 3.4%

Unemployment rate 2006 7.6% Bahamian dollar (BSD) currency since

1966

1US$=1BSD$

Highest per capita income in the region

Absence of direct taxation


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Job Opportunities

Eleuthera Beach

Business

Human ResourceManager

Marketing Executives

Business Development

Sales Director

Restaurant Manager


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Job Opportunities cond.

InformationTechnology

Web Developer Graphic Designer

Network

Administrator

Food

Sushi


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Job Opportunities Cond.

Engineering

Sales Engineer

Computer Engineer

EngineeringCoordinator

Healthcare Pharmacists

Teaching

Geography


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Bahamian Culture

Sandy Cay

Predominantly of West African and Englishdescent from Cotton plantation past

Influences from native Indians (Arawaks) in

music and festivals


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Bahamian Culture

Junkanoo streetparade similar to

Carnival in Trinidadand Tobago

26th December1st January

Costumes of paper,sea sponge, leavesetc.


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Bahamian Culture cond.

Junkanoo music

Ghoombay Drums(goatskin drums)

Copper Bells

WhistlesSoca, Reggae music


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Bahamian Culture cond.

FoodConch (Sea Snail)

Cracked Conch

Chowder

Fritters


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Bahamian Culture cond

Crab and RicePea Soup anddoughJohnny Cake

Guava Duff


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Nassau was a piraterefuge

Edward Teach(Blackbeard)

Mary Read Anne Bonney

History

The Bahamas is said tohave the most

churches per capita inthe world

Predominantly Baptist

Religion

Bahamas has the thirdlongest barrier reef in

the world, located offthe east coast ofAndros island.

Coral

Reefs

Interesting Facts


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Places to Visit

Relax at CableBeach

GovernmentHousewitnesschanging of the

Guards

Try a CraftMarket


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Places to Visit cond

FortCharlottethelargest Fort in

the Bahamas

PirateMuseum

PompeyMuseum tolean about

BahamianHistory


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Things to do...

Swimwith theDolphins

VisitArdastraGardensand Zoo

PlayGolf


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ALANTIS RESORT

Go To Paradise Island and..

spend a Day at Atlantis Resort


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All are welcome...

You dont have to be a

guest to enjoy this

massive theme hotel


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A 14-acre "waterscape"

slides

aquariums

lagoons


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At Night Try Gaming in Atlantis Casino


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Game Table or Slot Machine

You Choose


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References http://www.bahamas.com/

http://www.geographia.com/bahamas/bseco01.htm

http://travel.usnews.com/Bahamas/Things_To_Do/Tips/
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