to the beach. It was at this beach that my younger brother Carson and I decided to play catch with a small ball we had brought with us. We stood waist deep in water clear as glass and tossed this rubber sphere back and forth. From out of nowhere a Bahamian boy no older than nine years old appeared, and held his hands up wanting to play with us. He did not speak to us, he only played catch. We threw the ball with him for ten minutes and then he left just as quickly as he…
factors to why the Bahamas is so popular is its diverse culture. The Bahamas has a distinctive culture which has grown over the years, with mostly African, with some Britain and American influences to a unique and interesting style of Bahamian self-expression. The Bahamians are described as easygoing, friendly and welcoming people. Some people in the Bahamas love creating art. Most of the art is bright and full of color. Also in the Bahamas, they are very successful in sports such as basketball,…
The islands of the Bahamas are flat and not particularly good for crop growth. The isn’t infertile, but in most places the ground is rock and it barely rains for months. As a result of the dwarf amount of rain there is little agriculture history in the Bahamas. The Bahamas are a wonderful and exotic place to be. It’s filled with exotic animals and a great tourist attraction. The islands of the Bahamas house a number of fruits and vegetables. Many of the islands are too dry to grow any foods.…
Picking a tropical destination for your annual vacation is sometimes an overwhelming task. If your choice of destination favors a Caribbean getaway setting, your best recommendations would be Jamaica or the Bahamas. Each of these islands provides remarkable sceneries, a cool, relaxing atmosphere and the tropical sunshine. Both Jamaica and the Bahamas are what vacation destinations are made of. In this regard here are some points to assist you in making your pick. On arrival, you may want to…
Within the Bahamas, at 25*N and 75*20*W, is Eleuthera and Harbour Island. Eleuthera and Harbour Island is located northeast of Abacos Island and northwest of Cat Island. Harbour Island is within the Bahamas Island range, south east of Florida and east of Cuba. This island range is perfect for tropical vacations and growing tropical fruits. Eleuthera and Harbour Island divides clear, warm water from dark, cool ocean water, which actually looks pretty cool. The island is almost covered entirely…
extensive marketing to attract visitors, to its warm climate, the beauty of the beaches, followed by the diversity of hotel facilities. According to Dean W. Collinwood, "Since the end of world War II, tourism has become the unchallenged engine of the Bahamian economy." (Dean) Ramesh Ramsaran has gone so far as to assert that the industry has "affected every faucet of economic life in the country." (Ramsaran) To this end, the Bahamas government has invested heavily in increasing the number of…
people who are of different nationalities, which includes Haitians, Jamaicans, Bahamians, Cubans, Puerto Ricans, Mexicans, etc. residing within the same community. Many of these foreigners migrate to the Bahamas for asylum, which is one of the reasons why the ugly duckling ran away from his home. However, quite similarly to the story, the natives and the foreigners do not always live together in harmony. I have heard Bahamians too often hurl insulting remarks to…
he Red Lionfish is eye catching but venomous and dangerous fish native to the west Pacific. This fish can grow up to 45cm or 17.7 inches in length. These fish are known for their beauty and their venom, they are also aggressive feeders and huge breeders. The Red Lionfish could possibly end up in the United States Atlantic Coast also the Gulf Of Mexico if the precautions are avoided. If this fish enter these waterways it would potentially end most life in the oceans and make it difficult for…
retirees over 65, disabled citizens, youth under age 18, and full-time college students under 25. Eleven different illnesses are covered under this plan including diabetes and ischemic heart disease, two of the country’s leading causes of death. The Bahamian government has many policies in place that indirectly lead to high-quality health status. In the Bahamas, children ages 5 to 16 are required to be enrolled in school. Education is free and universal. The Department of Environmental Health…
preservice programs should accentuate and converge on enriching teachers attitudes towards inclusion. What do Bahamian teacher preceive as the factors that influence their attitudes towards inclusive education? The results show, resources, manpower, attitude, discrimanation, equal learning opportuniies, and the modes of support prevented the sucessful introduction of inclusive education. What are Bahamian teachers’ recommendations for promoting best practices for inclusive education at the high…