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Bananas, Passports, Gaming – What Next Mr. President?
Hardbeatnews, ST. JOHN'S, Antigua & Barbuda, Fri. Oct. 27, 2006: I have often heard the words, with great power comes great responsibility. Yet, the policies of President Bushs administration seem to be endangering many longstanding friendships, and forces one to wonder about the logic, consistency and credibility of certain actions. In the global context, there are a number of areas where the US can depend on cooperation from countries in the Caribbean basin. There is a shared opinion that there is a need to send a strong and clear message about international terrorism and its dangers. This of course, must be done within certain defined guidelines, to eliminate or minimize the loss of innocent life and the destruction of property. Other areas where mutual understanding leads to an intersection of vital interests includes the war against drugs and crime.China is still a MOT target
The Ministry of Tourism will continue to focus on mainland Chinese travelers although any benefits to the local tourism industry is expected to be felt over the long-term."We realized that China is becoming a major economic powerhouse and decided to actively pursue the promotion of our many tourist attractions," said MOT's deputy director-general Ellison "Tommy" Thompson. Thompson, who was quoted in a Chinese daily, also said easy access between The Bahama Islands and unique tourist attractions should help to attract visitors from China.
Thompson also pointed out how successful trade relations with China, but particularly Beijing, has opened the door to access that market, noting that The Bahamas was given approved destination status in February 2005, which made it easier for Chinese travelers to come to The Bahamas.
Getting back to the basics of investing
To help make sure you stay on the right track and maintain your focus on investing basics, let's take a look at some easy ideas to help you in your efforts to build your nest egg.Following are five simple tips to consider.
Start early.
When it comes to meeting your financial goals, time is definitely one ally you want to have on your side. Because of the benefits you can receive from the power of compounded returns, the earlier you start investing the better. The beauty of compounding is that by reinvesting your returns, you actually earn money on both your original investment and any growth you experience as well.
Stop procrastinating.
In a similar vein, if you want to start saving early, you need to stop procrastinating.