Explorer Chartbooks - Latest Fuel & Dockage Prices

Explorer has just posted the Latest Fuel & Dockage Prices as of November 29, 2012.

BTC Cell Phone SIM Card Update

Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is now updating their information for all accounts on file with existing cellular phone users, and requiring existing users to sign a new terms and conditions agreement.  If you just purchased a SIM card from whoever had them for sale, they will no longer work until you visit the BTC office and register the account.  

In order to purchase a new SIM card for BTC you must now show photo identification.  So on entering the Bahamas your phone might not work until you visit their office with the ID and if you have been putting money on your account to keep your number active you will still have to go into a BTC office before your phone will work after December 1, 2012. This applies to data SIM cards also.  Here are links to the new terms and conditions and the application for prepaid service pages. 

http://www2.btcbahamas.com/Policies_Procedures_and_Complaints/pdf/BTCGeneralTermsAndConditions.pdf

http://www2.btcbahamas.com/Policies_Procedures_and_Complaints/pdf/applications/WirelessPrepaidServicesOffering.pdf

Staniel Cay Yacht Club Holiday Event Schedule

SCYC invites you to celebrate the holiday season, "Island Style"!  Come experience a truly unique – and incredibly fun events in the Exuma Cays.

Dec. 24th – Monday, Children’s Christmas Party

Dec. 25th – Tuesday, Special Christmas Dinner 7:00 pm, SCYC

Dec. 27th – Thursday, Commodore’s Ball 5:00 pm, SCYC

Dec. 28th – Friday, Annual Long-Drive Contest and Happy Hour 4:00 pm, SCYCD

Dec. 29th – Saturday, Annual SCYC Pirate Party 7:00 pm, SCYC

Dec. 30th – Sunday, Captains’ Cocktail Party & Pre-Race Briefing for A-Class Challenge 3:00-6:00 pm, SCYC

Dec. 31st – Monday, New Year’s Eve Events 10:00 am, A-Class SCYC

New Year’s Eve Celebration 7:00 pm, SCYC Jan. 1st –Tuesday, New Year’s Day Events10:00 am, Annual Cruising Regatta

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Battle 4 Atlantis 2012 - NCAA Basketball

THE NCAA basketball season kicked off last weekend and the Bahamas will look to make its mark on the early tournament scene as the Battle 4 Atlantis will feature four teams ranked in the latest edition of the AP top 25 poll.

 http://www.atlantis.com/promotions/battle4atlantis/battle4atlantis.aspx

  #Battle 4 Atlantis 2012, scheduled for November 22-24, is expected to feature another outstanding field, setting the stage for the Louisville Cardinals to headline the eight-team group, which also includes the Duke Blue Devils, Memphis Tigers, Minnesota Golden Gophers, Missouri Tigers, Northern Iowa Panthers, Stanford University Cardinal and Virginia Commonwealth Rams.

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#The event will be televised live from the 3,900-seat arena at the famed Atlantis resort on Paradise Island on AXS TV and NBC Sports Network.

#The eight teams in the 2012 Battle 4 Atlantis field combined have more than 160 NCAA post-season appearances.

#The Battle 4 Atlantis first game brackets beginning on November 22 are as follows:

#Game 1: Missouri vs. Stanford (live at 1pm ET on AXS TV)

#Game 2: Duke vs. Minnesota (live at 3:30pm ET on AXS TV)

#Game 3: Memphis vs. VCU (live at 7pm ET on NBC Sports)

#Game 4: Louisville vs. Northern Iowa (live at 9:30pm ET on NBC Sports)

Save Up To $300 Instantly On Your Airfare Portal - Bahamas | The Bahamas

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$300 Instant Air Credit Extended

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism has extended their $300 instant air credit.


Now is the perfect time to plan your Christmas, New Year's or Valentine's getaway to The Islands Of The Bahamas.

From the exciting nightlife and activities of Nassau and Paradise Island,to the thrilling eco-adventurers of Grand Bahama Island or the amazing beaches on The Abacos,Bimini,Cat Island,Eleuthera and Harbour Island,The Exumas or Long Island,your choice of tropical escapes await.

Book six nights or more by November 12, 2012,and receive $300 instantly.Travel must be completed by February 28,2013.

Upcoming Events

Nassau

1) To Sir Sidney With Love - November 2-3,2012

2) Jennifer Hudson Live - November 3,2012

3) Showboats International Boys & Girls Clubs Rendezvous - November 8 - 10,    2012

4) Bahamas Speed Week Revival - November 24 - December 2,2012 

5) 9th Annual Bahamas International Film Festival - December 6 - 9,2012

6) 2012 Atlantis Crown Invitational Men & Women Gymnastics - December 14 - 16


Freeport

1) Fashion and The Beats - Port Lucaya Marketplace - November 17,2012

2) New Year's Day Junkanoo Parade - January 1,2013

Thanksgiving Weekend at Atlantis Resort

Don't miss out on all of the events at Atlantis Resort for

Thanksgiving Weekend

Grand Bahama Auto Show - Saturday November 10th

Brand Bahama Auto Show Saturday, November 10th from 10am - 7pm at the CIRCLE MALL

Meet with local car dealers, local banks, insurance companies and others who will be on site offering great deals just for you. PLUS, enjoy all the wonderful food, shops and a great FUN kids playroom. 

Abaco Christmas Festival - Nov. 8

'Christmas in the Bahamas' is the theme for this year's Abaco Christmas Festival. Organisers are hoping for another professionally produced and fun-filled festival with food, arts and crafts, competitions and activities to keep children entertained. It’s due to be held on Saturday, December 8 from 11am to 10pm at BAIC Park in Marsh Harbour, Abaco. The Christmas float parade and dog parade contests that were both crowd pleasers in previous years are being reintroduced.

Sign up now for the contests through Abaco Tourist Office. Cash prizes will be presented to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners and judging will be based on creativity and who can best execute the festival’s theme. Other highlights include the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, gift presentation by Santa Claus, Junkanoo Parade, and a host of other activities. All persons who are interested in becoming a vendor or wish to obtain further information on the festival can do so by contacting the Abaco Tourist Office at (242) 367 3067.

Green Turtle Club - When Turtles Fly Package

Visit the Green Turtle Club and take advantage of their "When Turtles Fly" package.
www.greenturtleclub.com

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Eleuthera Blue Hole Diving Video

Watch "Blue Hole Diving" on YouTube

Daylight Savings Time Ends November 4th

Daylight Saving Time will end on Sunday, 4th November, 2012 at 2:00 a.m.

At that time, Eastern Standard Time will commence and will continue until 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, 9th March, 2013.

Remember to "Fall Back" and set your clock back one hour when you go to bed on Saturday night.

THE SIDNEY POITIER BRIDGE

THE bridge to Paradise Island was officially named after renowned Oscar-winning actor Sir Sydney Poitier today.

#Hundred of spectators witnessed the unveiling of a plaque that will be placed on an obelisk just to the west of the bridge.

#Mr Poitier during his brief remarks reminded the school children who came for the ceremony that they are the future of the country.

#Prime Minister Perry Christie call Mr Poitier the "most famous Bahamian in the whole wide world".

#"Indeed he is the most globally famous Bahamian of all times," said Mr Christie.

#"But it’s not because of his fame that we’re re-naming this bridge for Sir Sydney. Rather, it’s because of the great things that he has done, both on the screen and off the screen, throughout his life."

Cable Bahama Update - 100% Restored Everywhere But Long Island

Cable Bahamas advises the following regarding the status of its network related to restoration efforts following the effects of Hurricane Sandy:

All areas are 100% restored on all major islands and communities in the Bahamas with one exception.

Long Island is currently 68% restored; the outstanding areas not yet returned to a fully functioning state are being affected by two fiber optic cable breaks.

Technicians continue to work in Long Island, and these cables are expected to be repaired and services will be completely restored this week.