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Greedy policy companies hit
Many sick Bahamians are left to shoulder the burden of expensive medical bills or suffer with their illnesses because of money-hungry insurance companies who turn their backs on the sick, it was claimed at the Annual General Meeting of the Chamber of Commerce. Minister of Health and National Insurance Dr Bernard Nottage revealed the depth of the problem yesterday at the meeting when he stressed the "importance and significance" of the proposed National Health Insurance plan. Dr Nottage said that while trying to put together the NHI programme, the government has been able to shed light on some of the drawbacks and downfalls that many Bahamians face when looking for affordable health insurance coverage. The mere fact that some people are being turned away from private insurance companies, he said, drove government officials to push even harder for the NHI plan.
Multisport teen gets top award
During her time at Saint Joseph's Episcopal school, Pamela Ljeti earned several awards as one of the school's top athletes. But for the Lantana resident, her most recent award was the biggest.Ljeti was named last month as the recipient of Saint Joesph's top athletic honor, the George Beigler Sports Award.
.Nicor Reaches Tentative Agreement with Enforcement Staff of United ...
NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 7, 2006--Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) today announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Staff of the Enforcement Division (the "Staff") of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") in settlement of an anticipated civil action to which the company and the SEC will be parties. As previously disclosed, the SEC, in 2002, issued a formal order of investigation related to the company's actions in connection with the accounting for natural gas costs pursuant to the Performance-Based Rate plan of Nicor Gas Company, the company's gas distribution subsidiary, which was in effect from 2000 through 2002. Under the terms of the tentative settlement, the company will be subject to disgorgement of one dollar, a monetary fine of $10 million and an injunction.Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Mans Chest Interactive ...
With the long awaited release of the latest action packed installment of Disneys Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Mans Chest set to be one of this years biggest blockbusters, the party theme of choice this summer is sure to be one of a swashbuckling variety!Where better to host such a party than Madame Tussauds where guests will be able to enjoy the brand new interactive experience Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Mans Chest as part of an event. Three new wax figures of Captain Jack Sparrow (Jonhny Depp) and sea-mates Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) are now the crew in the hull of the Black Pearl, a totally transformed area within the London attraction.
The stars sat for specialist sculptors from Madame Tussauds London Studios while filming Dead Mans Chest in the Bahamas earlier this year.
It's unanimous
NASSAU The government is set to rename the Nassau International Airport, a decision that has sparked a public debate over whether the facility should be named in honour of the first Prime Minister, Sir Lynden Pindling.The Nassau Guardian took to the streets yesterday to interview 10 Bahamians to find out their views on the renaming of the airport.
"He has a great legacy. He is a part of the fabric of the Bahamian history. He is the Father of the Nation, and I think what he has done for the Bahamian people out-weighs any negativity. I feel that we should honour those who have laid the foundation for us today," said Stephen Rolle.
"I don't have any objections to the airport being named after Mr. Pindling. He did a lot for the country," Ezra Hepburn said.
St. Lucia
MIAMI, Florida | Anthony Bowen, managing director of the Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort and Spa, in Gros Islet, St. Lucia, was honored by his peers last week, at the 2006 Caribbean Hotel Industry Conference (CHIC), with the 2006 Golden Conch Award as Caribbean Hotelier of the Year.
The prestigious award recognizes superior hotel management, as well as the ability to nurture the intricate elements that lay the foundation of success, not only for a specific property, but the Caribbean hospitality industry at large. Each year's winner of the Golden Conch award adds to the high standards for which the award has become renowned. The annual tribute is sponsored by Yesawich, Pepperdine, Brown & Russell and American Express.
A native of Barbados, Anthony Bowen began his whirlwind career as Food & Beverage Manager, then Assistant General Manager, of the Southern Palms Hotel, Barbados.