query: what country is the grand bahama island in?

title: Grand Bahama

text: Grand Bahama Grand Bahama is the northernmost of the islands of The Bahamas, lying off Palm Beach, Florida. It is the fourth largest island in the Bahamas island chain of approximately 700 islands and 2,400 cays. The island is roughly in area and approximately long west to east and at its widest point north to south. Administratively, the island consists of the Freeport Bonded Area and the districts of East Grand Bahama and West Grand Bahama. Grand Bahama Island has a tropical savanna climate, with a hot and wet season from May through October, and warm and dry season from

title: Grand Bahama

text: company to new frontiers. Seeing the success of Cuba as a tourist destination for wealthy Americans, St. George was eager to develop Grand Bahama in a similar vein. The city grew rapidly, with St. George adding a harbour, an airport soon after the city was founded, and the tourist center of Port Lucaya in 1962. Grand Bahama became the second most populous island in the Bahamas (over 50,000 in 2004). One aspect that contributes to the economy of the Bahamas is what they directly export and import. The Bahamas ranks as the 137th largest exporter and 117th largest importer in

title: West Grand Bahama

text: West Grand Bahama West Grand Bahama is one of 31 districts of The Bahamas. The district covers the entire western portion of Grand Bahama island, excluding the city of Freeport, which forms its own district. Communities within West Grand Bahama include the settlements of Mack Town, Hunters, Lewis Yard, Pinder's Point, Eight Mile Rock, Hepburn Town, Bartlett Hill, Hanna Hill, Pine Dale, Martin Town, Russell Town, Jones Town, Sea Grape, Holmes Rock, Bootle Bay and the westernmost settlement of West End. West End's development has been dominated by a hotel and marina located at the western tip of Grand Bahama

title: Grand Bahama

text: chin. The tiger shark is a species of shark that is found on Grand Bahama Island, that gets its name from the vertical stripes that lines its body. They are often found near canals, harbors and shallow reefs. The casuarina is an invasive species to the Bahamas. It is a flowering plant also knows as a "cedar" due to it having very fine leaves. The yellow elder is a shrub native to the Bahamas. It is densely branched with bright green leaves and yellow flowers that usually attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Grand Bahama Grand Bahama is the northernmost of

title: East Grand Bahama

text: East Grand Bahama East Grand Bahama is a district of the Bahamas, situated on the eastern part of the island of Grand Bahama. The local government seat for the district is in the settlement of High Rock, a fairly small town. It is situated approximately 40 miles east of the City of Freeport, and 20 miles from the easternmost settlement of McLeans Town. Other settlements of East Grand Bahama include Rocky Creek, Pelican Point, Gambier Point and Sweeting Cay. For many years the United States Air Force maintained a missile tracking station near High Rock, which was used mainly in

title: West Grand Bahama

text: divided into four town areas or townships (for administrative purposes). Each township has its own chairperson. They are: West Grand Bahama West Grand Bahama is one of 31 districts of The Bahamas. The district covers the entire western portion of Grand Bahama island, excluding the city of Freeport, which forms its own district. Communities within West Grand Bahama include the settlements of Mack Town, Hunters, Lewis Yard, Pinder's Point, Eight Mile Rock, Hepburn Town, Bartlett Hill, Hanna Hill, Pine Dale, Martin Town, Russell Town, Jones Town, Sea Grape, Holmes Rock, Bootle Bay and the westernmost settlement of West End. West

title: West End, Grand Bahama

text: West End, Grand Bahama West End (also referred to as "Settlement Point") is the oldest town and westernmost settlement on the Bahamian island of Grand Bahama. It is the current capital of Grand Bahama, contrary to the popular belief that Freeport City is the capital of the island. It is also the third largest settlement in the Bahamas. There is one airport in West End, West End Airport, which serves mostly private aircraft. Since the 1950s, the settlement of West End has fluctuated with the rise and fall of the adjacent resort developments. The Bahamas were first inhabited by the

title: Grand Bahama

text: years in the Bahamas. The two principal parties are the Progressive Liberal Party and the Free National Movement.. Grand Bahama also is a part of the islands outside of New Providence and operate under Local Government; this allows for a greater allowance for people to have a more direct rule. The intention of Local government is to not have direct connections to any political party. <br> Grand Bahama island is populated with a variety of plants, birds, and fish. The Bahamas is home to many different species of bats, including the buffy flower bat, whose hair is white and brown.

title: Grand Bahama International Airport

text: Bahama International Airport is one of two Bahamian airports that has US border preclearance facilities (the other being Lynden Pindling). Some other features that are available at the Grand Bahama International Airport are: Grand Bahama International Airport Grand Bahama International Airport (GBIA) is a privately owned international airport in Freeport, Bahamas. The airport is a joint venture between Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) and The Port Group (or the Grand Bahama Port Authority). The facility also includes of land that adjoins it to the Freeport Harbour Company Limited as they operate as one entity, known as the Sea Air Business Centre

title: Grand Bahama

text: are produced and exported to other countries. For their fisheries, Crayfish and conch are their top exports. Even though the economy is based heavily on what the Bahamas produces and sells, tourism is the mainstay of the island's economy. The resort area at Port Lucaya and visits by cruise ships provide the bulk of this activity. Grand Bahama's tourism sector is complemented by the BORCO oil bunkering facility owned by Buckeye, the South Riding Point oil storage and transhipment terminal owned by Statoil, and a transshipment/container port partly owned by Hong Kong conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa and the Grand Bahama Port

title: Grand Bahama International Airport

text: Grand Bahama International Airport Grand Bahama International Airport (GBIA) is a privately owned international airport in Freeport, Bahamas. The airport is a joint venture between Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) and The Port Group (or the Grand Bahama Port Authority). The facility also includes of land that adjoins it to the Freeport Harbour Company Limited as they operate as one entity, known as the Sea Air Business Centre (SABC). The airport has a runway which is capable of handling the largest aircraft in service and is relatively close to all major cities of the Eastern Seaboard of the United States. Grand

title: Bahama Banks

text: that created the caves and sinkholes common to karst terrain, resulting in structures like blue holes. Bahama Banks The Bahama Banks are the submerged carbonate platforms that make up much of the Bahama Archipelago. The term is usually applied in referring to either the Great Bahama Bank around Andros Island, or the Little Bahama Bank of Grand Bahama Island and Great Abaco, which are the largest of the platforms, and the Cay Sal Bank north of Cuba. The islands of these banks are politically part of the Bahamas. Other banks are the three banks of the Turks and Caicos Islands,

title: Bahama Banks

text: Bahama Banks The Bahama Banks are the submerged carbonate platforms that make up much of the Bahama Archipelago. The term is usually applied in referring to either the Great Bahama Bank around Andros Island, or the Little Bahama Bank of Grand Bahama Island and Great Abaco, which are the largest of the platforms, and the Cay Sal Bank north of Cuba. The islands of these banks are politically part of the Bahamas. Other banks are the three banks of the Turks and Caicos Islands, namely the Caicos Bank of the Caicos Islands, the bank of the Turks Islands, and wholly

title: Grand Bahama

text: cotton) to the Confederacy. A second brief smuggling boom occurred during the years of prohibition in the US. By the mid-20th century, Grand Bahama's population numbered around 500 and the island was one of the least developed of the Bahamas' islands. However it finally gained a stable source of income when in 1955 a Virginian financier named Wallace Groves began redevelopment with the Bahamian government to build the city of Freeport under the Hawksbill Creek Agreement and create the Grand Bahama Port Authority. Soon after, the ambitious Edward St. George, with the financial help of Sir Jack Hayward, took the

title: Grand Bahama

text: the world. Some of the major trading partners include the United States, France, and Finland. Top exports include; passenger cargo ships, special purpose ships, and refined petroleum. Freeport, a city in Grand Bahama has some industries that also contribute to the economy. These major industries are pharmaceutical plants, Fragrance of The Bahamas perfume factory, an oil transshipment company, and an immunology research center. Despite the Bahamas being big exporters and importers, their agriculture and fisheries also help with the economy. They produce agriculture ranging from crops, poultry, livestock, to dairy. On commercial farms in Grand Bahama, vegetable and citrus production

title: Bahama nuthatch

text: Bahama nuthatch The Bahama nuthatch ("Sitta" pusilla insularis") is an endangered subspecies of nuthatch endemic to the pineyards of Grand Bahama island in the Bahamas. It is usually considered a subspecies of the brown-headed nuthatch, although some authorities recognize it as a distinct species. It has some notable differences from its mainland counterpart, including a darker brown facial stripe, a longer bill, shorter wings, and a unique warbling call. Research using genetic markers indicates that both species likely diverged around 685,000 years prior. Due to its very restricted range, it is highly threatened by habitat destruction and degradation, fires, and

title: Bahama nuthatch

text: extinct as there had been no sightings between 2016 and 2018. Bahama nuthatch The Bahama nuthatch ("Sitta" pusilla insularis") is an endangered subspecies of nuthatch endemic to the pineyards of Grand Bahama island in the Bahamas. It is usually considered a subspecies of the brown-headed nuthatch, although some authorities recognize it as a distinct species. It has some notable differences from its mainland counterpart, including a darker brown facial stripe, a longer bill, shorter wings, and a unique warbling call. Research using genetic markers indicates that both species likely diverged around 685,000 years prior. Due to its very restricted range,

title: East Grand Bahama

text: connection with all launches from Cape Canaveral FL and NASA's manned space flights. The station was used as a base of operations for a film studio, Gold Rock Creek Enterprises, where filming took place for the Disney production of and . The Bahamas Film Studios has one of the largest open water filming enclosures in the world, along with production offices and support facilities, such as property warehouses, wardrobe workshops and other covered space. The studio is still in development and will eventually add state-of-the-art sound stages, post-production facilities and a hands-on international film school. East Grand Bahama East Grand

title: Bahama swallow

text: Bahama swallow The Bahama swallow ("Tachycineta cyaneoviridis") is a swallow found only in the Bahamas. This glossy "Tachycineta" swallow has a green head and back, blue upper wings, a black tail and wingtips, and a white belly and chin. This swallow breeds only in pineyards on four islands in the northern Bahamas: Andros, Grand Bahama, Abaco, and New Providence. The breeding population on New Providence is, at the very least, greatly reduced from historical levels, and may be extirpated as a breeding species. The Bahama swallow winters throughout the eastern Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands. It is a

title: West Grand Bahama

text: that appears to have been owned by several Bahamian families who have resided for generations in the historic settlement. The lawsuits filed in the U.S. and Bahamas courts are still ongoing. As for the name of each settlement, they basically got their name from the families that settled there. For example, Pinder's Point was inhabited by the Pinders. Russell town by the Russells and so on. At one point, there was even a town called Cooper's town but over time, the Pinders became the dominating surname and absorbed Cooper's town, creating one settlement called Pinder's Point. West Grand Bahama is

title: Old Bahama Channel

text: Old Bahama Channel The Old Bahama Channel () is a strait of the Caribbean region, between Cuba and the Bahamas. The strait/channel is located off the Atlantic coast of north-central and northeastern mainland and the Sabana-Camagüey Archipelago of Cuba, and south of the Great Bahama Bank of the Bahamas. It is approximately long and wide. It divides the northernmost bank of the Caribbean islands into two nearly equal parts. To the north and northeast is the Great Bahama Bank and the Bahama Islands; and to the south the bank on which the island of Cuba rests. The Old Bahama Channel

title: Bahama swallow

text: They typically lay three eggs. Incubation is 15 days and the fledging period is roughly 22 days. Bahama swallow The Bahama swallow ("Tachycineta cyaneoviridis") is a swallow found only in the Bahamas. This glossy "Tachycineta" swallow has a green head and back, blue upper wings, a black tail and wingtips, and a white belly and chin. This swallow breeds only in pineyards on four islands in the northern Bahamas: Andros, Grand Bahama, Abaco, and New Providence. The breeding population on New Providence is, at the very least, greatly reduced from historical levels, and may be extirpated as a breeding species.

title: Effects of Hurricane Wilma in The Bahamas

text: limbs, and by the day after the passage of Wilma most roads were cleared. The passage of the hurricane left 1,000–4,000 people and hundreds of animals homeless. In response, the Grand Bahama Humane Society distributed about 340 kg (750 lb) of dog food and treated or euthanized injured animals, depending on their condition. The earlier effects of Wilma on Mexico left many tourist areas in that country closed, leading to a 10% increase in tourism in the Bahamas in December 2005. By about three weeks after the hurricane, the airport on Grand Bahama Island was reopened, and all but one

title: Bahama nuthatch

text: hurricane damage. Invasive species may also play a role. Surveys indicate a population size of only 1,800 individuals, but even this may be optimistic, as only 23 individuals were spotted in 2007, and likely even lower following Hurricane Matthew. A 2018 joint study conducted by the University of East Anglia and the University of the Bahamas on Grand Bahama island indicates that after habitat damage sustained by Hurricane Matthew, as few as two individuals may be left in the wild, making it one of the most critically endangered bird species currently known. Prior to the study the bird was feared

title: Transport in the Bahamas

text: Island or "Half Moon Cay", and Castaway Cay, of Disney Cruise Line. Of these, only Castaway Cay offers ships an actual pier for docking. The others use tender boats to service ships anchored off shore. Total: 1,440 (2017 - CIA World Factbook) By type: bulk carrier 335, container ship 53, general cargo 98, oil tanker 284, other 670 (2017) The Bahamas are one of the world's top three flag of convenience shipping registries. The main airports on the islands are Lynden Pindling International Airport on New Providence, Grand Bahama International Airport on Grand Bahama Island, and Marsh Harbour International Airport

title: Effects of Hurricane Andrew in The Bahamas

text: including Cat Island, South Abaco, Central Andros, the northern island chain in Exuma, and the three districts on Grand Bahama. Much of the northwestern Bahamas received damage, with monetary damage throughout the country totaling about $250 million (1992 USD, $384 million 2008 USD). The severe damage primarily occurred on sparsely populated islands, and in contrast the more populated areas largely received rainfall and gusty winds. The hurricane affected about 2% of the places available for rent in the country, resulting in a drop in tourism. A total of 800 houses were destroyed, leaving 1,700 people homeless. Additionally, five schools were

title: Geography of the Bahamas

text: Geography of the Bahamas The Bahamas are a group of about 700 islands and cays in the western Atlantic Ocean, of which only between 30 and 40 are inhabited. The largest of the islands is Andros Island, located north of Cuba and southeast of Florida. The Bimini islands are to its northwest. To the North is the island of Grand Bahama, home to the second-largest city in the country, Freeport. The island of Great Abaco is to its east. In the far south is the island of Great Inagua, the second-largest island in the country. Other notable islands include Eleuthera,

title: Grand Turk Island

text: the capital of the country. For some time, at least until the early 19th century, Grand Turk was often referred to as Grand Cay, not to be confused with either Grand Cay in the Bahamas or Grand Cayman. The name comes from a species of cactus on the island, the Turk's Cap Cactus ("Melocactus intortus"), which has a distinctive cap, reminiscent of an Ottoman fez. In 1962, John Glenn's "Friendship 7" Mercury spacecraft landed in the vicinity of Grand Turk Island off the southeast shoreline. A replica of the "Friendship 7" is on display in Grand Turk at the entrance

title: Drama in Bahama

text: exhausted. Sportswriter Hugh McIlvanney, who witnessed the fight, wrote: Drama in Bahama Drama in Bahama was a ten-round boxing match that took place between Muhammad Ali and Trevor Berbick in Nassau, Bahamas on December 11, 1981. Ali was 39 years old at this time, and Berbick was 27 years old. The fight went the distance with Berbick winning through a unanimous decision on points. This was Ali's last boxing match. Prior to the fight, Ali claimed that he had been declared fit by "even the best white doctors." Nevertheless, the venue for the fight—Nassau in the Bahamas—was chosen because no

title: Drama in Bahama

text: Drama in Bahama Drama in Bahama was a ten-round boxing match that took place between Muhammad Ali and Trevor Berbick in Nassau, Bahamas on December 11, 1981. Ali was 39 years old at this time, and Berbick was 27 years old. The fight went the distance with Berbick winning through a unanimous decision on points. This was Ali's last boxing match. Prior to the fight, Ali claimed that he had been declared fit by "even the best white doctors." Nevertheless, the venue for the fight—Nassau in the Bahamas—was chosen because no American state would grant Ali a boxing license after

title: Bahama yellowthroat

text: species is scarce, and is outnumbered in winter by migrant common yellowthroats, but appears not to be endangered. The nominate subspecies, however, is either very rare or has gone extinct in the last years of the 20th century. "New World Warblers" by Curson, Quinn and Beadle, Bahama yellowthroat The Bahama yellowthroat ("Geothlypis rostrata") is a New World warbler. It is a resident breeder endemic to the Bahamas. It is closely related to common yellowthroat, Altamira yellowthroat and Belding's yellowthroat, with which it forms a superspecies, and was formerly considered conspecific. The breeding habitat of the Bahama yellowthroat is dense dry

title: Bahama yellowthroat

text: Bahama yellowthroat The Bahama yellowthroat ("Geothlypis rostrata") is a New World warbler. It is a resident breeder endemic to the Bahamas. It is closely related to common yellowthroat, Altamira yellowthroat and Belding's yellowthroat, with which it forms a superspecies, and was formerly considered conspecific. The breeding habitat of the Bahama yellowthroat is dense dry or damp low scrub, usually drier than the areas used by wintering common yellowthroats. It builds a cup nest low in dense vegetation or a tree stump, and lays two eggs. Like other yellowthroats, it forages low in vegetation and feeds on insects and other small

title: Grand Classica

text: 2017, it was revealed that the ship had been purchased by Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, who would rename the vessel "Grand Classica" and sail out the Grand Bahama Island starting on 13 April 2018. Grand Classica Grand Classica (formerly "Costa neoClassica" and "Costa Classica") is a cruise ship for Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line. She was built by Fincantieri Shipyards in 1991, in 2001 and 2005, she underwent major refurbishments. On board are two restaurants, 9 bars, 2 swimming pools, and 4 whirlpools. She left the Costa fleet in March 2018 after being sold to Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line and began

title: Old Bahama Channel

text: is connected at its north-western extremity end to the Florida Straits by two arms, enclosing Cay Sal Bank, of which the northern is called Santaren Channel and the southern Nicholas Channel. It is considered as terminating on the east between Cape Maysi in Cuba, and Inagua island in the Bahamas. However, it can also be considered to include the deep sea which separates the minor banks north of Haiti from this island, so that it extends to the Mona Passage, or the strait between the islands of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico. The narrowest portion of the Old Bahama Channel is

title: San Salvador Island

text: in October 2016. From there the buoy continued drifting southwest toward the western edge of Grand Bahama and was then pushed northwest toward Florida. The drifter landed at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on December 23, 2016. Attempts to recover the drifter have been unsuccessful. The current Administrator is Mr. Gilbert C. Kemp. San Salvador Island San Salvador Island (known as Watlings Island from the 1680s until 1925) is an island and district of the Bahamas. It is widely believed that during Christopher Columbus' first expedition to the New World, San Salvador Island was the first land he sighted

text: open Atlantic Ocean, moving north of The Bahamas before weakening and later becoming an extratropical cyclone. On October 24, Hurricane Wilma made its closest approach to The Bahamas, passing about 150 km (90 mi) north-northwest of Freeport. While passing the archipelago, Wilma produced hurricane-force winds and powerful storm surge, flooding southwestern coastal areas of Grand Bahama and destroying hundreds of buildings. Damage totaled about $100 million (2005 USD), almost entirely on the western half of the island. Central Grand Bahama, including the Freeport area, reported minor to moderate damage, while the eastern end received little to no damage. One child

title: Grand Bahama

text: November through April. Temperatures in the summer usually range from 80 to 90 degrees, but hardly ever get above 90. During the winter, the temperatures fall between 70 to 75 degrees. By nightfall, the temperature can drop anywhere between 5 and 7 degrees depending on the season. The rainy season in the Bahamas is from May to October. The hurricane season runs from June through November, with the greatest risk in the months of August, September, and October. The Spanish gave the island the name "Gran Bajar","ma" meaning "Great Shallows", and what the eventual name of the Bahamas islands as

title: Bahama Banks

text: of the Bahama Banks are very shallow; on the Great Bahama Bank they are generally no deeper than 25 meters (80 feet). The slopes around them however, such as the border of the Tongue of the Ocean in the Great Bahama Bank, are very steep. The Banks were dry land during past ice ages, when sea level was as much as 120 meters (390 feet) lower than at present; the area of the Bahamas today thus represents only a small fraction of their prehistoric extent. When they were exposed to the atmosphere, the limestone structure was subjected to chemical weathering

title: Jwycesska Island

text: to the northeast, is a world-class fishing resort where many world record fish have been taken. As in the most of The Bahamas, the water around Jwycesska Island is gin clear, and there are many interesting dive sites nearby for both snorkelers and scuba divers. The island is well positioned with the cobalt blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean on the eastern (windward) side and the turquoise shallow waters of the Grand Bahama Bank on the western (leeward) side. The southern end is relatively flat and has a large (about 35 acres) fresh to brackish water marsh. There is a

title: Bahama Crisis

text: Bahama Crisis Bahama Crisis is a first-person narrative thriller novel by English author Desmond Bagley, first published in 1982. Tom Mangan is a wealthy white Bahamian, and owner/president of a company operating resort hotels, marinas and car rental companies in the Bahamas. His business is successful and growing, and he has a beautiful wife and two children. Things could not be better. One day, he is visited by an old friend from his college days at the Harvard Business School, Billy Cunningham, and his beautiful younger cousin Debbie. The Cunninghams are owners of the Cunningham Corporation, a major conglomerate based

title: Bahama oriole

text: Bahama oriole The Bahama Oriole ("Icterus northropi") is a species of songbird in the New World blackbird family - Icteridae. It is endemic to the Bahamas. It is listed as critically endangered by IUCN (CR). The taxon was originally classified as its own distinct species in 1890 by Joel Asaph Allen before it was lumped with the Cuban Oriole ("Icterus melanopsis"), Hispaniolan Oriole ("Icterus dominicensis"), and Puerto Rican oriole ("Icterus portoricensis") into a single species by the ornithologist James Bond in his book "Birds of the West Indies". It wasn't until 2010 that all four birds were again elevated to

title: Bahama oriole

text: rats, dogs and hogs) and stochastic processes that, because of the oriole's small population size, increase the risk of extinction. Ongoing studies are continuing to assess these risks and better estimate the remaining population size. Bahama oriole The Bahama Oriole ("Icterus northropi") is a species of songbird in the New World blackbird family - Icteridae. It is endemic to the Bahamas. It is listed as critically endangered by IUCN (CR). The taxon was originally classified as its own distinct species in 1890 by Joel Asaph Allen before it was lumped with the Cuban Oriole ("Icterus melanopsis"), Hispaniolan Oriole ("Icterus dominicensis"),

title: Bahama Crisis

text: oil slick from an oil tanker where it should not have been. As Mangan attempts to track down the murderer of his wife, he discovers that these seemingly unrelated events are all connected, and that the plot involves the future of the Bahamas itself as a nation. Bahama Crisis Bahama Crisis is a first-person narrative thriller novel by English author Desmond Bagley, first published in 1982. Tom Mangan is a wealthy white Bahamian, and owner/president of a company operating resort hotels, marinas and car rental companies in the Bahamas. His business is successful and growing, and he has a beautiful

title: Bahama oriole

text: full species status based on a combination of evidence from DNA, plumage and song. Since it was not recognized as a distinct species for so long, the Bahama oriole's preferred non-breeding season habitat is unknown and current estimates of its exact numbers remain vague. Historically, the Bahama oriole has been known to inhabit only two major islands in the Bahamas: Abaco and Andros. It became extirpated from Abaco in the 1990s, and today remains only on Andros. It can be found on the three major islands of Andros: North Andros, Mangrove Cay, and South Andros. It is likely the oriole

title: Grand Bahama

text: Authority. There are also quarrying operations on the island and a large shipyard. There are two airports on the island: Grand Bahama International Airport in Freeport, and West End Airport in West End. Grand Bahama International Airport is the larger of the two, and West End Airport is open sporadically for private aircraft only. Grand Bahama is divided into three districts and seven town areas for administrative purposes. Each district is run by a Chief Councilor, and each town area or township is run by a Chairperson. As of 1996 Grand Bahama has three districts. Elections are held every 5

title: West End, Grand Bahama

text: Folley & Sons Guided Services announced that they are offering sport fishing service out of Blue Marlin Cove. There are also numerous private homes for rent in West End and Bootle Bay, from ultra-luxury to vacation homes to fishing cottages. Listings can be found on http://www.grandbahamavillarentals.com. West End, Grand Bahama West End (also referred to as "Settlement Point") is the oldest town and westernmost settlement on the Bahamian island of Grand Bahama. It is the current capital of Grand Bahama, contrary to the popular belief that Freeport City is the capital of the island. It is also the third largest

title: Grand Bahama

text: As the name suggests, it has a flowery nose that helps pollinate flowers and is usually found in dark caves or abandoned homes. The Bahama woodstar is found on Grand Bahama. It is a non-migratory hummingbird found in brushy habitats, including forest and undergrowth, areas of low-growing, and scrubby vegetation. The Bahama swallow is a medium-sized bird native to the Bahama islands. This endangered bird species breeds on Grand Bahama islands pine woodland, but is threatened due to human development. This endangered bird has a green head and back, blue wings with a black tail, and a white belly and

title: West End, Grand Bahama

text: waters from the United States, it is the first port of call. West End is also serviced by the local West End Airport and Grand Bahama International Airport in Freeport. Tourism and foreign investment have been attracted by the natural beauty of the beaches and water, the warm climate, British rule of law and a stable financial system (the currency is pegged to the US dollar). Tourism first started on Grand Bahama Island in 1949 when an Englishman built a small holiday camp for his vacationing countrymen. The camp did not succeed, but by the late 1950s development in West

title: Grand Bahama

text: a whole is derived from. However, the Lucayan (pre-Columbian) name for the island was "Bahama". Grand Bahama's existence for almost two centuries was largely governed by the nature of these "great shallows" - the coral reefs surrounding the island were treacherous, and repelled its Spanish claimants (who largely left it alone apart from infrequent en route stops by ships for provisions) while attracting pirates, who would lure ships onto the reefs where they would run aground and be plundered. The Spaniards took little interest in the island after enslaving the native Lucayan inhabitants. The islands were claimed by Great Britain

title: Grand Bahama

text: in 1670. Piracy continued to thrive for at least half a century after the British takeover, though the problem was eventually brought under control. Grand Bahama remained relatively quiet until the mid-19th century, with only around 200-400 regular inhabitants in the capital, West End. In 1834, the towns of Pinder’s Point, Russell Town and Williams Town were established by former Bahamian slaves after slavery was abolished in the British empire. The island remained under-developed until a brief boom of economic activity during the American Civil War, when it was a center for blockade runners smuggling goods (mostly weaponry, sugar and

title: West End, Grand Bahama

text: Lucayan people in 500-800 AD. It is unknown if the Lucayan people inhabited West End specifically. However, after the arrival of Columbus and Spanish explorers, the Lucayan people became extinct by 1520. Records from West End show that the population in 1836 was only about 370 people, many of whom later abandoned the island for greater opportunities in Nassau. But in 1861 people flocked back to Grand Bahama because of an unexpected economic opportunity—the American Civil War. At the outbreak of the war, with the Confederacy of Southern States under a strict Union embargo, smugglers operating out of West End

title: West End, Grand Bahama

text: including the marina, airport, restaurants and beach facilities of Old Bahama Bay and other land along five miles of beachfront. Holding Capital retained ownership of the westernmost portion of the island. Ginn managed the rental program for the 73 condo suites and operated the marina, airport and restaurants at Old Bahama Bay as part of a larger marketing program. From 2006 to 2008, Ginn carried out an ambitious marketing and development program for a massive expansion at Old Bahama Bay. The future development, called Ginn Sur Mer, envisioned a palatial, $4.9 billion master-planned development, with five-star amenities and 6,000 new

title: Bahama Passage

text: Bahama Passage Bahama Passage is a 1941 American drama film directed by Edward H. Griffith, starring Madeleine Carroll and Sterling Hayden. The film was primarily shot on Salt Cay, Turks Islands in Technicolor. When his father dies in an accident, Adrian Ainsworth is forced to get a replacement as head of the family salt company on an island in the Caribbean. His mentally unstable mother firmly believes that her husband was murdered by one of their Bahama workers. Soon a Mr. Delbridge and his daughter Carol arrives to the island to run the company. Adrian is not happy with this

title: Bahama woodstar

text: wider feathers. Males have bright purple iridescent gorgets lined with a white stripe, which dull out as breeding season ends. Females do not have the purple throat or white stripe. Both males and females have black, slightly curved bills and black feet. The Bahama woodstar is distributed around the Bahama Archipelago, including the Turks and Caicos Islands and with exception to the Inagua islands. It has also been recorded multiple times in Florida, United States. In April 2013 a bird was seen for three days at a feeder in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. They are less plentiful on the Grand Bahama,

title: West Grand Bahama

text: Island and now known as Old Bahama Bay. The Florida-based Ginn Company sought to develop a new tourism project in the area. In 2009, the now former Ginn Company defaulted on a $650 million Credit Suisse which a major portion of the loan was used to fund Ginn Sur Mer. The project once pegged at $5 billion would have included thousands of home sites, 4 star resort hotel, two golf courses, airport and mega yacht marina has now come to a complete halt. Bogged down with numerous lawsuits filed by disgruntled buyers who alleged that Robert (Bobby) Ginn sold land

title: West End, Grand Bahama

text: remain the two major industries of the West End economy. West End is known for its world-class fishing. The location allows sport fishing enthusiasts to easily access shallow or deep-water options within a few nautical miles. The north side of the island is part of the Bahama Banks and has very shallow water, making it a popular destination for bonefishing. Legendary bonefish guide Israel Rolle, known as "Bonefish Folley", died in July 2012. He guided bonefishing clients like Ernest Hemingway, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Richard Nixon. Local fishermen also catch red snapper, spiny lobster and conch. The West End

title: Bahama Passage

text: island and all of the bad feelings that seem to be inspired by the place. His friend, Captain Risingwell, tells him that it isn't the place, but the absence of true love that destroyed the people living there. Adrian changes his mind and brings Carol back with him to the island to spend their future together. Bahama Passage Bahama Passage is a 1941 American drama film directed by Edward H. Griffith, starring Madeleine Carroll and Sterling Hayden. The film was primarily shot on Salt Cay, Turks Islands in Technicolor. When his father dies in an accident, Adrian Ainsworth is forced

title: Ragged Island, Bahamas

text: industry, which peaked in the 1930s, there has been a gradual emigration to more prosperous islands such as New Providence, Grand Bahama Island, Abaco Island, The Exumas and Eleuthera. The population of Ragged Island in the 2010 census was 72. Senator Mizpah Tertullien was born on the island in 1930. Duncan Town is the only settlement in the entire Ragged Island chain and is situated within a bay of shallow water. The island contains a small air strip, a harbor, and a lighthouse. A tower on the south end of the island is visible from ships transiting the Old Bahama

title: Bahama yellowthroat

text: invertebrates. Bahama yellowthroat is 15 cm long with a large bill. The adult male of the nominate race "G. r. rostrata", found on Andros and New Providence islands has an olive-green back and mainly yellow underparts, slightly paler on the belly. It has a black facemask and grey forecrown. The female is similar, but lacks the black mask and has a grey crown; she may have a whiter belly. There are two other subspecies; the adult male of "G. r. tanneri", found on Grand Bahama, Great Abaco and associated islands, has a yellow tinge to the forecrown band, and "G.

text: region as a tropical storm. Many homes failed to board windows or apply hurricane shutters, as well. Officials ordered evacuations for the eastern and western portion of Grand Bahama island, and established multiple shelters on the island. Evacuations were minimal; it is estimated that between 300 and 1,000 people left. As most people failed to prepare sufficiently for the hurricane, hardware stores and food markets were generally well-stocked. On Grand Bahama Island, Wilma produced sustained winds of 155 km/h (95 mph) and a gust of 178 km/h (111 mph). The hurricane also produced a storm surge of over 3.7 m

title: West End, Grand Bahama

text: by New York-based Holding Capital Group which renamed it Old Bahama Bay. Significant renovations followed, including complete refurbishment of the docks, many new canals cut for luxury home sites, and 72 luxury condos. In August 2012, the condo owners of Old Bahama Bay selected a new operator to manage the marina and the 73 condo rentals. The hotel, marina and two restaurants are open and fully operational. The resort offers a full range of fishing and other water related activities. In 2004, Florida-based developer Bobby Ginn acquired 2,000 acres of land from Charlie Sammons, an insurance mogul from Dallas, Texas,

title: Tommy Bahama

text: Tommy Bahama Tommy Bahama is a Seattle-based manufacturer of casual, men's and women's sportswear and activewear, denim, swimwear, accessories, footwear and a complete home furnishings collection, and is owned by Atlanta-based Oxford Industries. Tommy Bahama is available at Dillard's, Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor, Belk and Von Maur, along with resort locations around the world. There are over 160 company-owned Tommy Bahama retail stores worldwide, 18 of which include a Tommy Bahama restaurant and bar. In 2009, the Tommy Bahama Bar was opened at Yankee Stadium. Tony Margolis, Bob Emfield, and their wives dreamed up

title: Bahama Bank

text: Bahama Bank The Bahama Bank is a sand bank across Ramsey Bay, about off the east coast of the Isle of Man northeast of Maughold Head. The bank extends from Northwest to Southeast, is 10 miles long and 1 mile broad. In the late 1840s the Bahama Bank Lightship was stationed on its Southeast end, in 11 fathoms, its light visible at the distance of 10 miles. Following the construction of the Maughold Head Lighthouse the Bahama Bank Lightship was decommissioned in 1914 and replaced by a buoy. The Bahama Bank was formerly a popular area for fishing within region

title: Bahama Buck's

text: Missouri, Oklahoma, and Puerto Rico) with over 100 additional stores in the works. Except for stores operated by Buchanan all stores are franchised. In addition to snowcones with over 93 original flavors offered (in a tribute to Texas Tech one flavor is called "Red Raider"), Bahama Buck's also offers smoothies, fruit cups, coffee, and specialty colas called "Bahama Sodas". Bahama Buck's also sells various Bahama Buck's-themed clothing. Buchanan is a Christian and had formerly used a similar model as of the one used by Chick-Fil-A, meaning that all Bahama Buck's stores were closed on Sundays. Buchanan believed that one day

title: Tommy Bahama

text: Liquor ratings aggregator Proof66.com places the White Sand and Golden Sun rums in its "Tier 1" category. This category indicates the "Highest Recommendation." The corporate headquarters of Tommy Bahama is located at 400 Fairview in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, and was built in 2015. Tommy Bahama Tommy Bahama is a Seattle-based manufacturer of casual, men's and women's sportswear and activewear, denim, swimwear, accessories, footwear and a complete home furnishings collection, and is owned by Atlanta-based Oxford Industries. Tommy Bahama is available at Dillard's, Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor, Belk and Von

title: Tommy Bahama

text: the idea of "Tommy Bahama," a lifestyle of never leaving the beach. Basing clothing off of the concept, they founded Tommy Bahama Group, Inc. in 1993. In 2003, Tommy Bahama Group became fully owned by Oxford Industries, Inc. The men's sportswear line includes Tommy Bahama Collection, Tommy Bahama Relax, and Tommy Bahama Denim; Women's products include sportswear, denim, and swimwear. In addition to company manufactured offering of sportswear, they license home indoor and outdoor furnishings, bedding and bath, lamps, rugs, ceiling fans, outdoor fabrics, wall coverings, sunglasses, optical eyewear, watches, umbrellas, luggage, hats, and men's and women's fragrances. The brand

title: Bahama woodstar

text: Bahama woodstar The Bahama woodstar ("Calliphlox evelynae") is a species of hummingbird endemic to the Caribbean, including the Bahama and Turks and Caicos islands. It is named the "Hummer" by locals due to a distinct humming sound it makes while feeding. The Bahama woodstar is a small hummingbird, growing to be only about in length. These birds weigh around . Their backs are green and gold, with olive-buff underparts, and flanks fading into white (males) or cinnamon (females). Wings are brown and their tails appear a blackish-purple. Males have a fork-shaped tail while females display a more rounded tail with

title: Bahama Buck's

text: Bahama Buck's Bahama Buck's is a privately held franchise specializing in shaved ice and other frozen non-alcoholic beverages. The company is headquartered in Lubbock, Texas. As a means of finding an income which didn't involve "mowing grass or flipping burgers", Blake Buchanan started selling snowcones in 1990 while attending Texas Tech University. With the help of his now-wife Kippi, father Tom (now Senior VP), and friend Eric Lee (now Bahama Buck's CFO), he opened his first franchise in Lubbock. As of March 2017, Bahama Buck's operates 100 stores (located in California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Florida,

title: Bahama oriole

text: the species often uses introduced Coconut Palm ("Cocos nucifera"). Bahama Orioles were recently discovered nesting within the pine foresr, building nests in understory palms"Leucothrinax morrisii." More recently the Bahama Oriole has been recorded nesting in many other tree species including palms ("Sabal palmetto, "Coccothrinax argentata" and bananas ("Musa"). Though the general habitats of the Bahama oriole during the breeding season is known, the preferred habitat of the oriole during the non-breeding season is still unknown, although birds can be encountered in all terrestrial habitat types. The future of the Bahama oriole remains tenuous. The Shiny Cowbird ("Molothrus bonariensis"), a brood

title: Bahama Buck's

text: away from work leads to happier employees, "and happier employees equal better snow". However, as of February 2008, most Bahama Buck's franchisees choose to open on Sunday. Bahama Buck's Bahama Buck's is a privately held franchise specializing in shaved ice and other frozen non-alcoholic beverages. The company is headquartered in Lubbock, Texas. As a means of finding an income which didn't involve "mowing grass or flipping burgers", Blake Buchanan started selling snowcones in 1990 while attending Texas Tech University. With the help of his now-wife Kippi, father Tom (now Senior VP), and friend Eric Lee (now Bahama Buck's CFO), he

title: Media in Grand Island, Nebraska

text: and/or are licensed to the city. Media in Grand Island, Nebraska Grand Island, Nebraska is a center of media in south-central Nebraska. The following is a list of media outlets in the city. The "Grand Island Independent" is the city's primary newspaper, published daily. Other newspapers published in Grand Island include: In its fall 2013 ranking of radio markets by population, Arbitron ranked the Grand Island-Kearney-Hastings market 251st in the United States. The following is a list of radio stations licensed to and/or broadcasting from Grand Island: Grand Island lies within the Lincoln-Hastings-Kearney television market. The following is a list

title: Media in Grand Island, Nebraska

text: Media in Grand Island, Nebraska Grand Island, Nebraska is a center of media in south-central Nebraska. The following is a list of media outlets in the city. The "Grand Island Independent" is the city's primary newspaper, published daily. Other newspapers published in Grand Island include: In its fall 2013 ranking of radio markets by population, Arbitron ranked the Grand Island-Kearney-Hastings market 251st in the United States. The following is a list of radio stations licensed to and/or broadcasting from Grand Island: Grand Island lies within the Lincoln-Hastings-Kearney television market. The following is a list of television stations that broadcast from

title: Bahama woodstar

text: such as cotton and down, woven together with lichen and various plant materials such as twigs and bark The height of these nests varies, some recorded as low as 2 feet and as high as 12 feet. Females lay 2 white oval shaped eggs which incubate for approximately two weeks. Bahama woodstar The Bahama woodstar ("Calliphlox evelynae") is a species of hummingbird endemic to the Caribbean, including the Bahama and Turks and Caicos islands. It is named the "Hummer" by locals due to a distinct humming sound it makes while feeding. The Bahama woodstar is a small hummingbird, growing to

title: Flight 19

text: find the Grand Bahama Island lying in front of him as expected. Instead, he eventually saw a land mass to his right side, the northern part of Abaco Island. Believing that this landmass to his right was the Grand Bahama Island and his compass was malfunctioning, he set a course to what he thought was southwest to head straight back to Fort Lauderdale. However, in reality this changed his course farther northwest, toward open ocean. To further add to his confusion, he encountered a series of islands north of Abaco Island, which looks very similar to the Key West Islands.

title: Old Bahama Channel

text: between 22° and 23° North latitude, where its width rarely exceeds . In the 1500s, Alonso Valiente was one of the discoverers of the Old Bahama Channel. The Spanish colonial trade routes in the Spanish West Indies originally favored the Old Bahama Channel, then shifted to the Straits of Florida—New Bahama Channel, as it was a safer alternative. In the Old Bahama Channel, ship captains had to pick their way through the low-lying cays and shoals of the southern Bahama Banks. A Royal Navy vessel, the 44-gun , was wrecked in the Channel in 1762. Old Bahama Channel The Old

title: Bahama, North Carolina

text: Bahama, North Carolina Bahama is an unincorporated community in northern Durham County, North Carolina. Bahama was originally settled around 1750 as the community of Balltown until the name was changed to reflect three leading families of the community: (Ba)ll, (HA)rris, and (Ma)ngum. Another unusual name associated with the community is Hunkadora, a name for the post office here during a period of the 19th century . Former NASCAR driver Scott Riggs hails from Bahama. Bahama's Zip Code Tabulation Area (Zip Code 27503) has a population of 3,304 as of the 2000 census. The population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

title: Bahama Village

text: pool. While the sign announcing the entrance to Bahama Village remains, the area as depicted in the picture has since been transformed from a shopping area into a restaurant (current as of Sept 2016). Bahama Village Bahama Village is a neighborhood in the City of Key West, Florida, Monroe County, United States. It is located southwest of downtown, in Old Town. It covers over a 16 block area that lies southwest of Whitehead Street and northeast of Truman Annex, bordered by Whitehead, Southard, Fort and Louisa Streets. It was once a primarily black neighborhood, and is named for its many

title: Jwycesska Island

text: Jwycesska Island can have a completely landlocked boat harbour of more than . A study of the island shows it can accommodate an air strip of at least . Jwycesska Island is particularly well situated for boating traffic since it is located just halfway between West End on Grand Bahama and Treasure Cay on Abaco Island. It would make an attractive stopping point since many people do not care to travel at night or to go more than in a day. Sport fishing of all types is known to be superb in the area of Jwycesska Island. Walker's Cay, just

title: Bahama Bank

text: Hudson and Richard Gregg (the three married crew members) received £300 each. The families of Hudson and Gregg also received £150 each. The (seven) children of Daugherty received £250. The father of John Leadbeater received £250. Bahama Bank The Bahama Bank is a sand bank across Ramsey Bay, about off the east coast of the Isle of Man northeast of Maughold Head. The bank extends from Northwest to Southeast, is 10 miles long and 1 mile broad. In the late 1840s the Bahama Bank Lightship was stationed on its Southeast end, in 11 fathoms, its light visible at the distance

title: Tommy Bahama

text: also licenses international entities to manufacture sportswear and operate Tommy Bahama's retail locations in Canada, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Japan, United Arab Emirates and Australia. Tommy Bahama launched its own brand of rum in 2007. The line includes two varieties, White Sand, a light rum; and Golden Sun, an aged, dark rum. Both varieties are produced by R.L. Seale Distillery, which has been producing rum for more than 80 years in Barbados. Tommy Bahama Rum was awarded the Double Gold for Tommy Bahama Golden Sun and Gold for Tommy Bahama White Sands at the 2010 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

title: Grand Cay

text: is notable for being a tourists' haven, and a peaceful, fishing community. Its number one attraction is "Rosie's Place". Patrons can still sample the combo of Cracked Conch, Lobster Tail and Grilled Grouper. Rosie still provides a small full service marina and air conditioned rooms in addition to his famous eatery. Today on many of the cays people make a living fishing and lobstering. In terms of Education, Grand Cay hosts the Grand Cay All Age School, which is located under the Grand Bahama District. The school population varies from 100-115. This was the island of choice of U.S. President

title: What She Is (Is a Woman in Love)

text: Hot Country Singles for the week of March 12, 1988. What She Is (Is a Woman in Love) "What She Is (Is a Woman in Love)" is a song written by Bob McDill and Paul Harrison and recorded by American country music artist Earl Thomas Conley. It was released in February 1988 as the lead single from the album, "The Heart of It All". The song was Earl Thomas Conley's fifteenth number one on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of thirteen weeks on the country chart. "What She Is

title: What She Is (Is a Woman in Love)

text: What She Is (Is a Woman in Love) "What She Is (Is a Woman in Love)" is a song written by Bob McDill and Paul Harrison and recorded by American country music artist Earl Thomas Conley. It was released in February 1988 as the lead single from the album, "The Heart of It All". The song was Earl Thomas Conley's fifteenth number one on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of thirteen weeks on the country chart. "What She Is (Is a Woman in Love)" debuted on the U.S. "Billboard"

title: Bahama, North Carolina

text: congregation’s sixth. The raising was the culmination of a prolonged fundraising effort. Harley Chester, minister, recalled that “gallons of Brunswick stew were made and sold, suppers were given, bazaars were held, Negro minstrels, plays, a womanless wedding and almost anything to make an honest dollar.” Bahama, North Carolina Bahama is an unincorporated community in northern Durham County, North Carolina. Bahama was originally settled around 1750 as the community of Balltown until the name was changed to reflect three leading families of the community: (Ba)ll, (HA)rris, and (Ma)ngum. Another unusual name associated with the community is Hunkadora, a name for the

title: Grand Island, Nebraska

text: Grand Island, Nebraska Grand Island is a city in and the county seat of Hall County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 48,520 at the 2010 census. Grand Island is the principal city of the Grand Island metropolitan area, which consists of Hall, Merrick, Howard and Hamilton counties. The Grand Island metropolitan area has an official population of 83,472 residents. Grand Island has been given the All-America City Award three times (1955, 1967, and 1981–82) by the National Civic League. Grand Island is home to the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center (NLETC) which is the sole agency responsible for training

title: Grand Island, Nebraska

text: twice daily. The city's transit system is entirely demand-responsive, with rides requiring reservation 24 hours in advance. As of 2017, Grand Island was served by CHI Health St. Francis hospital, with 159 beds. Grand Island, Nebraska Grand Island is a city in and the county seat of Hall County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 48,520 at the 2010 census. Grand Island is the principal city of the Grand Island metropolitan area, which consists of Hall, Merrick, Howard and Hamilton counties. The Grand Island metropolitan area has an official population of 83,472 residents. Grand Island has been given the All-America

title: Grand Jason Island

text: Grand Jason Island Grand Jason Island (sometimes known as "Grand Island") is a small island located at , east of the Steeple Jason Island. It is a part of the Jason Islands in the Falkland Islands, and along with Steeple Jason it is one of the "Islas los Salvajes" in Spanish (the Jasons being divided into two groups in that language). Grand Jason is a home to one of the largest colonies of black-browed albatrosses in the world. Grand Jason and Steeple Jason Island, were bought by New York City philanthropist Michael Steinhardt in the 1990s, who later donated them

title: Grand Jason Island

text: to the Bronx Zoo based Wildlife Conservation Society. Grand Jason Island Grand Jason Island (sometimes known as "Grand Island") is a small island located at , east of the Steeple Jason Island. It is a part of the Jason Islands in the Falkland Islands, and along with Steeple Jason it is one of the "Islas los Salvajes" in Spanish (the Jasons being divided into two groups in that language). Grand Jason is a home to one of the largest colonies of black-browed albatrosses in the world. Grand Jason and Steeple Jason Island, were bought by New York City philanthropist Michael

title: Bahama Village

text: Bahama Village Bahama Village is a neighborhood in the City of Key West, Florida, Monroe County, United States. It is located southwest of downtown, in Old Town. It covers over a 16 block area that lies southwest of Whitehead Street and northeast of Truman Annex, bordered by Whitehead, Southard, Fort and Louisa Streets. It was once a primarily black neighborhood, and is named for its many original residents who were of Bahamian ancestry. Once a marginalized area, it is undergoing gentrification and now hosts many of the island's most popular restaurants. It contains the city of Key West's public swimming

title: Bahama woodstar

text: species can be separated depending on morphological differences in tail shape and presence or absence of iridescent feathers, both known to play a role in sexual selection. For this reason, the Inagua woodstar, formerly considered a subspecies, is now a species in itself ("Calliphlox lyrura)" . It has a fully iridescent crown and a more lyre-shaped tail than the Bahama woodstar. Although this bird is known as "Calliphlox evelynae," it is often lumped together with other genera such as "Philodice", "Nesophlox" and "Calothorax". Bahama Woodstars mainly suck up nectar from local plants . On the Abaco Islands, one of these

title: Island country

text: other countries, such as the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland; Haiti and the Dominican Republic; and Indonesia, which shares islands with Papua New Guinea, Brunei, East Timor, and Malaysia. Geographically, the country of Australia is considered a continental landmass rather than an island, covering the largest landmass of the Australian continent. In the past, however, it was considered an island country for tourism purposes (among others) and is sometimes referred to as such. Island country An island country is a country whose primary territory consists of one or more islands or parts of islands. As of 2011, 46

title: Grand Turk Island

text: erected in 1852 near northern end of the island. The 60 ft. lighthouse was designed by Alexander Gordon and built by Chance Brothers in England. It was shipped in pieces and assembled on Grand Turk. Grand Turk Island Grand Turk Island is an island in the Turks and Caicos Islands. It is the largest island in the Turks Islands (the smaller of the two archipelagos that make up the island nation) with . Grand Turk contains the territory's capital, Cockburn Town and the JAGS McCartney International Airport. The island is the administrative, historic, cultural and financial center of the territory,

title: Bahama woodstar

text: to its recent divergence between lineages, the many clades within this group are constantly under close scrutiny and rearrangement. The Bahama Woodstar in particular belongs to the "Bee Clade", the youngest and most extensively diversifying clade. A characteristic of this clade is the fact that males use their tails to make sounds. Relationships between species and genera of this clade are still being re-evaluated. The Bahama Woodstar is one of the species which has been recently re-evaluated, having used to contain two subspecies of woodstars: "Calliphlox evelynae evelynae" and "Calliphlox "evelynae" lyura" also known as the Inagua woodstar. However, hummingbird

title: Bahama yellowthroat

text: r. coryi" of Eleuthera and Cat islands has a mainly yellow forecrown. The Bahama yellowthroat can be distinguished from wintering common yellowthroats by its greater size, heavier bill and slower, more deliberate movements. Males additionally have more extensively yellow underparts, a larger facemask extending onto the nape, and in the case of "coryi" the distinctive yellow forecrown. Females have a grey wash to the head not shown by common yellowthroat. The song of Bahama yellowthroat is a loud "wichety wichety wichety wich", similar to that of common yellowthroat. The call is a softer "jip" than that of common yellowthoat. This

title: Grand Turk Island

text: Grand Turk Island Grand Turk Island is an island in the Turks and Caicos Islands. It is the largest island in the Turks Islands (the smaller of the two archipelagos that make up the island nation) with . Grand Turk contains the territory's capital, Cockburn Town and the JAGS McCartney International Airport. The island is the administrative, historic, cultural and financial center of the territory, and has the second largest population of the islands at approximately 3,720 people. Grand Turk was first colonised in 1681 by Bermudians, who set up the salt industry in the islands. In 1766 it became

title: Tommy Bahama Challenge

text: Tommy Bahama Challenge The Tommy Bahama Challenge was a golf event on the PGA Tour's "Challenge Season," a slate of Tour events that do not count towards the PGA's official money season. It was held at the Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona, and lasted for only two years. Sponsored by the clothing company Tommy Bahama, the event began in 2004, and pitted a team of four golfers from the United States versus an international team of four golfers, each with a non-playing captain. The tournament featured a unique rule — only players 30 or under could be invited. In

title: Bahama Bank Lightship

text: Bahama Bank Lightship The Bahama Bank Lightship was a Lightvessel stationed on the Bahama Bank east of Ramsey Bay, Isle of Man. The original Lightvessel was stationed on the bank in 1848, its position being 1.25 nautical miles southeast of the southeast tail of the bank at position . The lightvessel's lighting consisted of two fixed lights with an operational coverage of 10 nautical miles. The original vessel was not fitted with a fog horn, instead a gun mounted onboard was fired during periods of low visibility as a warning to shipping. A new vessel took station in September 1879

title: Island country

text: Island country An island country is a country whose primary territory consists of one or more islands or parts of islands. As of 2011, 46 (approximately 24%) of the 193 UN member states are island countries. The percentage of island countries that are democratic is higher than that of continental countries. Historically they have been less prone to political instability than their continental counterparts. Island countries have often been the basis of maritime conquest and historical rivalry between other countries. Island countries are more susceptible to attack by large, continental countries due to their size and dependence on sea and

title: Bahama Bank Lightship

text: a gas buoy. Bahama Bank Lightship The Bahama Bank Lightship was a Lightvessel stationed on the Bahama Bank east of Ramsey Bay, Isle of Man. The original Lightvessel was stationed on the bank in 1848, its position being 1.25 nautical miles southeast of the southeast tail of the bank at position . The lightvessel's lighting consisted of two fixed lights with an operational coverage of 10 nautical miles. The original vessel was not fitted with a fog horn, instead a gun mounted onboard was fired during periods of low visibility as a warning to shipping. A new vessel took station

title: Bahama, North Carolina

text: Essay: Nathaniel Harris in the mid-eighteenth century acquired a tract of in what is now the community of Bahama in northern Durham County. Thereon his son Archer built a meeting house around 1784 which operated for the benefit of all denominations until 1808 when it affiliated with the Methodist Church. The first building was a log structure and was used by all who desired to worship, white and black. The meeting house, originally known as Crossroads, is mentioned in a deposition filed against Archer Harris in 1784 as part of a boundary dispute. In 1812 a tract was conveyed to