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Culinary oasis
Open and airy, with white shutters on the windows, an indoor palm tree here and there and the vibrant colors of the Caribbean, Bahama Breeze restaurant in Robinson Town Centre beckons diners with warm, tantalizing aromas and island music even before they can get out of their cars. It's meant to be an oasis -- an escape from the storms of everyday life, says managing chef John Michael Brown, and a way for people to discover the flair of Caribbean fare. Open since March 2004, Bahama Breeze is one of a chain of 32 restaurants operating under Darden Restaurants Inc. of Orlando, Fla., the world's largest casual dining company, which also owns and operates Red Lobster, Olive Garden and Smokey Bones. However, the Robinson location differs from the norm, says Brown -- it's a prototype that's laid out differently from the others.
Will a Grand Bahama team be able to keep the Thanksgiving floating ...
READY FOR THE BIG ONE Organizers and sponsors are ready for the Eighth Annual Basil Neymour/Pepsi-Cola Thanksgiving Basketball Tournament, which is set for November 22 - 25 at the Jack Hayward gym. Thirthteen teams will compete for the Thanksgiving floating trophy. Pictured from left are: Norris Bain, head coach of the TBA Falcons; Basil Neymour, sponsor; Amanraah Ford, Pepsi-Cola executive and Charles "Softly" Robins, Ministry of Tourism representative. (Sports photo by BARBARA WALKIN)
Four U. S. teams and one New Providence team will join the eight high school basketball teams in Grand Bahama for the Eight Annual Basil Neymour/Pepsi-Cola Thanksgiving Basketball Tournament, which is scheduled for November 22 - 25 at Jack Hayward High gym.
American teams include Brainerd High, Science Hill, Tennessee High and Richland N/E.
Opening of the new Riu property in Vallarta, Mexico
Mallorca, Spain (November 17, 2006) - Today RIU will officially open its newest resort, the Riu Vallarta in Vallarta, Mexico. The Riu Vallarta, an exceptional five-star beachfront hotel, is RIU's second property in Puerto Vallarta and its twelfth in Mexico. Built in close proximity to Riu Jalisco, Riu Vallarta features 550 luxurious guestrooms and suites some with their own Jacuzzis as well as RIU's renowned All-Inclusive concept and legendary personalized service. Located on world-famous Flamingo Beach, Riu Vallarta is close to Flamingos Golf Club, one of the finest 18-hole championship golf courses in the region and all of the shopping, nightlife and points of attraction in downtown Puerto Vallarta. True to the All-Inclusive by RIU concept, the resort features 24-hour food and beverages as well as unlimited drinks and meals at a number of bars, gourmet buffets and theme restaurants on-property. For more information about the Riu Vallarta and its facilities visit www.riu.com/en/hotel-riu-vallarta-mexico.html Besides extensive activities program for adults and children, the Riu Vallarta is also an ideal address for meetings, conventions and incentive travel with an array of business and meeting-related services and two conference rooms.
Interim Haiti leader and Boca Raton resident takes on critics
Port-au-Prince, Haiti — Since becoming interim prime minister of Haiti five months ago, Gérard Latortue has attracted his share of detractors. Members of the U.S. Congressional Black Caucus and the Caribbean Community have refused to recognize his government. Human rights organizations say he has administered justice unevenly. And Haitians loyal to former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide accuse him of being part of a U.S.-led coup-d'état against the departed leader. But Latortue, a Boca Raton resident, said in an interview with the South Florida Sun-Sentinel that the criticism has more to do with the U.S. presidential elections than his policies. "A lot of this is part of people who are fighting against the Bush administration," he said from a parlor in his private residence.PLP says economy is more robust
The Opposition Free National Movement (FNM) should simply face the unchallengeable fact that the Bahamian people are better off today under the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) than ever before. This according to PLP Chairman Raynard Rigby, who claimed on Friday that the drastic fall in the overall unemployment rate in The Bahamas, proves that the economy is more robust than ever before. "These results give credence to and further support the fact that economic transformation has taken root in The Bahamas," Mr. Rigby said. "In just four short years in office, the PLP government has been able to bring about an economic renaissance unparalleled in our modern history. Many Bahamians are now at work and those who wish to be employed can find work in The Bahamas," the PLP Chairman claimed.