The 2006 forecast will also be a hot
topic of conversation and featured video podcast. "This is an historic moment for our company and for the
entire Bahamian tourism industry," said Robert Heller, President and Chief
Financial Officer. Heller continued, "Baha Mar will have an enormous impact
on the Bahamian economy by creating thousands of jobs in both construction and
operations. Also highlighted is Port Antonio's
commitment to sustainable tourism .

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Destination Employs Cutting Edge Technology to Broaden Reach of Event

NASSAU, The Bahamas , The Bahamas Ministry of
Tourism will launch the Bahamas Weather Conference podcast center March 8,
2006 at the 10th anniversary of the event. Port Antonio is hands-on and
genuine, not canned Jamaica confined within an individual resort.

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The success of the Bahamas Weather Conference has been its ability to bring
together media with the top hurricane experts in the U.

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For more information on, travel packages, activities and
accommodations throughout The Islands Of The Bahamas visit
http://www.com."
Sansbury also revealed optimism for a smooth and uninterrupted transition
to both employees and guests of the properties.
The $15 million in capital improvements , which are scheduled for
completion by the end of the year, will include a full renovation of the
casino, enhancements to landscaping, lobby improvements, 675 newly decorated
rooms, as well as , restaurant and meetings facility refurbishments and
upgrades.

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The 700 islands and 2500 cays of The Islands Of The Bahamas lie just off
the coast of familiar. In addition, the Cable
Beach resorts are conveniently located within 20 minutes of the airport.

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MIAMI----Port Antonio, Jamaica has
launched its official website for the destination.

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The Islands Of The Bahamas made history in 1997 by becoming the first
Caribbean country to address the topic of hurricanes directly by creating the
Bahamas Weather Conference. There is also
support from the local community.

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"We are thrilled about this new website and are confident that
people will find it to be an informative resource for Port Antonio. A grass roots effort seeks to
preserve the natural beauty and cultural integrity of the destination
and to share both the philosophy and the process with visitors.

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As of today, guests
can enjoy beach, golf and tennis entitlements at all three properties.
The three properties were purchased by Baha Mar Development Company in
March 2005 from the government-owned Bahamas Hotel Corporation (Radisson Cable
Beach Resort), and developer Philip Ruffin (Nassau Beach Hotel and Wyndham
Nassau Resort + Crystal Palace Casino). The new website
provides an in-depth look at this Caribbean gem also known as "The
Other Side of Jamaica" and may be accessed at
http://www.

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Baha Mar
will feature the largest casino in the Caribbean, and countless amenities and
'must-see', 'must-do' experiences designed for our hotel guests, as well as to
attract cruise arrivals and Bahamians .

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Vacation packages are available for convenient online bookings or site
visitors can choose from a variety of hotels, guesthouses or villas
and make bookings directly with each property or through their
preferred travel professional.

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Weather media and other interested parties
can access the video on the homepage at http://www. Located adjacent to one another along 3,000
feet of Nassau's largest and most beautiful beach, the consolidation of the
three hotels into one resort complex will result in making the properties the
second largest resort in the Caribbean ."
Sansbury added, "We are single-mindedly committed to taking these resorts
and creating a product and guest experience with much improved standards and
upgraded service.
For reservations and additional information, call 1-800-222-7466. A Port Antonio vacation is truly
authentic; guests savor the real sights, sounds and tastes of the
community and receive an all-inclusive destination experience,
immersed in the local nature and culture.
The site includes information about Port Antonio's history and
culture, accommodations, activities and attractions, travel tips, and
dining options, as well as facts about the destination, and general
information about Jamaica. Port Antonio and its
parish of Portland were officially benchmarked according to 14
stringent environmental /social standards.

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These short video features
will be posted daily March 8-12, 2006 while the conference is taking place at
The Westin, Grand Bahama Island. No video iPods is necessary to share in the
news and information of the Bahamas Weather Conference Podcast. Declared one of the hottest destinations in the world
by Conde Nast Traveler, The Bahamas attract visitors with world-class diving
and fishing, impossibly beautiful water, miles of picture perfect beaches and
the island life from the non-stop excitement and entertainment of
Nassau/Paradise Island and Grand Bahama Island to the laid -back lifestyle of
the Out Islands.
today announced that it has taken over the management and operation of the
Radisson Cable Beach Resort, the Nassau Beach Hotel, and the Wyndham Nassau
Resort + Crystal Palace Casino.
Michael Sansbury, Executive Vice President, Baha Mar Development Company
Ltd .
The revitalization of the Cable Beach properties is the prelude to a Baha
Mar mega resort .

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The Bahamas Weather Conference Podcast Center will provide video
for viewing on video iPods, viewing on the site or download to computer in
Quicktime, Windows Media or Flash.

Baha Mar Development Company Ltd. Takes Over Operations of Radisson Nassau Beach and Wyndham + Crystal Palace Casino at Cable Beach

2 billion investment in Phase One represents the
single largest investment in the history of the Bahamas as we look forward to
creating a one-in-the-world resort that will include 2,700 hotel rooms across
multiple properties, each with its own brand and distinct character.

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$15 Million in Capital Improvements Have Started;
Guests to Enjoy Amenity Privileges Across All Three Adjacent Properties

NASSAU, Bahamas, Baha Mar Development Company Ltd.

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Since its inception, the conference has hosted
hundreds of meteorologists from North America as well as Canada and Europe. For the first time, visitors will have access to an exciting
array of cross-property amenity and service privileges . Green Globe certification
represents important international recognition for Port Antonio's
environmental and socially sustainable tourism product.portantoniotravel.com

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Operational and staff training plans are also scheduled. The site also features an
interactive map and virtual tours of properties and attractions.

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Video podcasts from the 10th annual Bahamas Weather Conference will be
based on this year's agenda of presentations which will look back at a
historic 2005 hurricane season, Global Warming and hurricane activity, the
effect of storm surge and high wind on urban areas and the insight of Gulf
Coast and Florida emergency managers.

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Subscription will automatically
deliver new content to those registered when they log onto Apple iTunes and
the Internet. including Dr. In fact, our $1.

Port Antonio Launches Official Website

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The excellent ideas and improvements that the new owner is bringing
to the island will greatly enhance our efforts to make the destination the
most popular in the Caribbean region," said Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace,
Director-General, of Bahamas Ministry of Tourism.

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are fortunate to experience Port Antonio's stunning beauty, rich
history, and distinct culture on a daily basis and hope to share it
with others," says Shireen Aga, co-owner of Hotel Mockingbird Hill and
Councillor for the Jamaica Hotel + Tourist Association Port Antonio
chapter.

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com or
click on the Apple iTunes icon to subscribe. William Gray of Colorado State
University, and many others from the National Weather Service and emergency
management.
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism has been recognized as a leader in the
tourism industry for this long-standing initiative and is pleased to lead the
way again by employing this new technology to expand the reach of the Bahamas
Weather Conference far beyond its borders.

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This new feature will be available
on the conference web site at http://www.

Media contact: Valerie Edmonds Basil Smith
Weber Shandwick Bahamas Ministry of Tourism
(212 ) 445-8140 (242) 302-2018
bsmith@bahamas. For
additional information , please call the Port Antonio News Bureau at
(305) 445-4944 or visit online at http://www.

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, stated , "Capital improvements of $15 million are already underway with
minimal inconveniences to guests .com. A shining
example of sustainable tourism, Port Antonio has launched a campaign
to earn Green Globe certification for the destination and recently
achieved the first critical step in the process .

Winner of many awards for its tourism product, the island welcomes visitors to its up-market resorts and affordable holiday apartments and villas.

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"This is the beginning of an exciting new chapter in Nassau's tourism
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com and Apple
iTunes. Bob
Sheets, former director of the National Hurricane Center, Max Mayfield,
director of the National Hurricane Center , Dr. It will be business as usual, but with a
major plus.
Together, the resorts -- which will retain their existing flags -- will
now offer guests and visitors 1,941 guest rooms and suites , most offering
incredible ocean views; a 35,000 square foot full-service casino; over 50,000
square feet of meeting space; 20 food and beverage facilities; a complete
tennis facility; an 18-hole resort golf course; over a half mile of Nassau's
best beach; and a variety of water sport activities.
Once referred to as "heaven on earth" by Hollywood legend Errol
Flynn, Port Antonio's beauty today remains unscathed.

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