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Bahamas, August 1, 2017 Nassau In order to meet fiscal targets, Bahamas Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister told Rotarians last Thursday that The Bahamas Government will now be run like a private company. the business case for expenditures must be made. This is a practice in the private sector that will be strengthened within the public sector as we take and encourage our internal stakeholders to take an entrepreneurial view to Government business and services provided to our clients [namely] you the public.

The comments come following the National Address by Prime Minister Hubert Minnis, where it was explained there will be a 10% across the board cut in an austerity move to revive the economy of the country. The DPM explained that every little bit helps as he outlined a reduction in emoluments and less travel and smaller travel delegations.

We will ask our Permanent Secretaries in their roles as Chief Financial Officers and our Directors, in their technical role, to review the services and programs that are offered and to look for areas of wastage, duplication, low-level priorities and extravagance.

On the earning side, the Finance Minister explained, We expect to ramp up our investment promotions to jumpstart the economy over the coming months. DPM Turnquest said the Government is also in the process of developing fiscal responsibility legislation inclusive of consultation with the International Monetary Fund and the Inter-American Development Bank that will provide a legal framework for reducing government debt to prudent levels.

Deputy Prime Minister, Peter Turnquest wasspeaking onFiscal Reform & Accountability in Government Financeduring a meeting of Rotary Club of West Nassau at Poop Deck Sandyport.

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Turnquest tells Rotarians Bahamas Govt to be run like a business - Magnetic Media (press release)

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Bahamas, August 1, 2017 Grand Bahama Heavy downpours for Abaco, Bimini and Grand Bahama as the remnants of Tropical Storm Emily create, what is being called a rain event for the islands which are both water logged and storm weary. During a press conference yesterday, Minister for Grand Bahama, Kwasi Thompson said officials are watching the system which developed on Monday morning and are ready to activate anything needed to keep the public and property safe.

Remnants of Emily are moving ENE at 12mph with 30mph winds, and so the storm did downgrade as forecast. Yesterday, we inadvertently said there would be 18 inches of rain. Rainfall will actually be between three quarters of an inch to four inches for the Bahama islands in the feeder bands of this disintegrating system. We apologize for the error.

Kirk James of The Bahamas Department of Meteorology warned though that the rain expected is cause for concern. A regular monthly meeting of the Disaster Consultative Committee was held yesterday in Grand Bahama which included Social Services, which oversees the Shelters and Grand Bahama Health Services, which was prepared to dispatch an emergency team to West Grand Bahama, in the event of flooding of the Fishing Hole Road. Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Works and the Rotary Water Relief Plant were all put on standby.

Tammi Mitchell, Co Chair of that Committee told Magnetic Media that, it is important to conduct these meetings not just when there is a threat but year round so that the Committee remains a functioning team and can address any areas of concern. Rainy conditions and flood warnings continue into Wednesday for Grand Bahama.

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Flood watch for Northern Bahama Islands, agencies geared up - Magnetic Media (press release)

By NEIL HARTNELL

Tribune Business Editor

nhartnell@tribunemedia.net

The Bahamas must "tell a better story" to correct its tourism "product deficiency", a Cabinet Minister yesterday confirming he is targeting a 15 per cent increase in African-American visitors.

Dionisio D'Aguilar, minister of tourism, told Tribune Business this was likely one of the easiest niche markets for the Bahamas to penetrate, given its proximity to the US and shared history and culture.

While he acknowledged that a 15 per cent increase would only grow the Bahamas' annual African-American stopover visitors to around 100,000, Mr D'Aguilar said it was part of a drive to provide improved tourist experiences that established a stronger 'connection' with this nation's market.

"We feel there's a great connection between African-Americans and the Bahamas," the Minister told this newspaper. "There's a historical relationship. The loyalists emigrated to the Bahamas with their slaves, and many Bahamians today are descended from those immigrants.

"As a result a lot of our culture is connected to African-American culture in terms of similar foods, singing, worshipping and, as a result, we feel we can connect easily with them because of the historical relationship."

Mr D'Aguilar said Bahamian actor, Sidney Poitier, and Martin Luther King's visit to Bimini, where he wrote the 'I have a Dream' speech, provided further further historical and cultural reference points that connect this nation to the African-American community.

"They're an easier group to sell to and entice to our country than others," he added. "A lot of them know of and like the Bahamas, and we need to entice them to historical events that connect them and our two countries. It's low-hanging fruit."

The Minister of Tourism said his ministry was focusing on providing visitors with experiences of the Bahamas that they will remember for a lifetime, moving this nation's business model away from reliance on 'sun, sand and sea'.

"We're trying to tell a better story and make it a more interesting destination," he told Tribune Business, "creating a more interesting story to tell so that people have a connection.

"We've got a product deficiency we've got to work on in terms something interesting to do. We've put emphasis on this, and need private sector companies to rise up and take advantage."

Mr D'Aguilar cited the recent Junkanoo in July event as an example, saying it attracted a mostly Bahamian audience despite being an ideal venue to immerse tourists in local culture.

"I thought we could have done a better job of attracting more tourists to come," he said. 'While we have great products, we're not marketing it sufficiently to visitors, so they can participate and have that experiential experience."

Mr D'Aguilar, speaking at the fourth annual International Multicultural & Heritage Tourism Summit Apex Awards last week, said: "Our heightened focus on the African-American travel market comes at an opportune time when the Bahamas tourism product is being holistically re-calibrated, overhauled and fine-tuned.

"There are particularly five areas of product improvement that will make the Bahamas particularly attractive to the African-American market."

Those areas are refurbishment and development of historical and heritage sites; strengthening the Bahamas' heritage and cultural events; embracing quality customer service; the increase in authentic experiences; and strengthening social connections between guests and local Bahamians.

"The growth of our tourism business is best achieved through expanding our niche markets. For us, the African-American travel market is a highly attractive market segment. The Bahamas has been a choice destination where African-Americans have been coming for years to rest, relax and rejuvenate. We will continue to work on all fronts to maintain a very desirable tourism product and to pay close attention to those areas of our product mix that appeal to the African-American market," said Mr D'Aguilar.

The Bahamas has already committed to key partnerships with the African-American community, including a media partnership with Black Enterprise, which will host its first offshore event called the 'Women of Power Weekend Retreat' in Bimini in October 2017.

Membership of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners (NCBMP); participation in the Black Caucus week of events held in Washington D.C; and the partnership with Radio One to reach the African-American audience in markets such as Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Washington, Los Angeles and Miami/Fort Lauderdale will continue.

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Bahamas Urged To Correct Tourism 'Product Deficiency' - Bahamas Tribune

By NEIL HARTNELL

Tribune Business Editor

nhartnell@tribunemedia.net

The Minister of Tourism yesterday said the Bahamas may have to offer airlines financial guarantees to generate the extra 314,000 seats required for Baha Mar, promising: "We're on top of it."

Dionisio D'Aguilar told Tribune Business that this nation may have to initially underwrite the launch of additional flights, or service to Nassau/Paradise Island from new destinations, in order to convince the airlines to meet its visitor supply needs.

While acknowledging that generating sufficient airlift to meet Baha Mar's phased opening deadlines remained a concern, Mr D'Aguilar said he was "feeling better" about the situation due to collaboration between his ministry and the Nassau/Paradise Island Promotion Board.

"I think it's going well," the Minister told this newspaper. "I received a presentation by the Nassau/Paradise Island Promotion Board where they are partnering with the Ministry of Tourism to address the problem they see exists, what additional airlift we need, and are beginning negotiations with the airlines well in advance.

"They [the airlines] plan their schedules well in advance, and we have to see where we can increase that airlift and I think we'll be successful."

Previous tourism industry projections suggest that Nassau/Paradise Island needs to attract another 314,000 airline seats annually to ensure there is sufficient visitor supply to fill Baha Mar's additional room inventory and all existing hotels.

The $4.2 billion Cable Beach development will add an extra 2,300 rooms to the destination's room inventory when it fully opens in March/April 2018, with the Rosewood's launch timed for the winter season peak.

However, Nassau/Paradise Island's airlift capacity will likely have to steadily 'ramp up' over the next eight-nine months to meet Baha Mar's phased opening timetable. Its 1,800-room Grand Hyatt property is already open, and the SLS Lux is due to come online by October/November 2017.

Concerns over the Bahamas' efforts to build the additional airlift capacity were raised last week by Atlantis's top executive, Howard Karawan, who said previous "missteps" surrounding Baha Mar - its missed opening deadlines, and subsequent Chapter 11 filing and legal battle - had made airlines wary about offering additional service due to concerns over whether the demand would actually materialise.

Mr Karawan said: "We have met with JetBlue, Southwest and other airlines. I don't think you can wait until the last minute. You have to build demand.

"You have to be out in the market usually two years in advance of opening, building that anticipation, knowledge and desire, so that when you open the demand is there. If the demand is there the airlines will come.

"Given the missteps of the past, the airlines are saying we will believe it when we see it; show us the real stuff, show us new demand. If all you are doing is taking an existing customer going to Atlantis or Sandals or someplace else and going to another hotel, that doesn't create more demand for the air seats. We need new bodies; we need new business."

Mr D'Aguilar told Tribune Business yesterday that while airlift remained a concern, he had seen sufficient evidence that the tourism industry and his ministry were "all over it".

"It's not that I'm not worried about it, but I feel better about having the matter in hand," he said. "We know what the issues are, and are discussing them with the airlines.

"When they see the demand, are aware of the demand, they will be willing to provide the additional seats. But in some areas where there's a perceived risk they will want a guarantee.

"Maybe we will have to guarantee the first one, two or six months until they see the demand," Mr D'Aguilar added. "We're aware of it, have done the maths, and know how many additional seats we have to bring in.

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PHOTO: Yvette Edwards, Director of Sales and Marketing for Grand Hyatt Baha Mar. (photo by Brian Major)

The anchor property of Nassaus $4.2 billion Baha Mar development, the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, is in operation after nearly three years of construction delays, bankruptcy and litigation.

The hotel is nonetheless fairly close to luxury-resort vision first expressed by original developer Sarkis Izmirlian envisioned nearly a decade ago.

The 1,800-room resorts eastern wing began accommodating guests this summer following an April soft opening and in June hosted a showcase conference for American Society of Travel Agents and National Association of Career Travel Agents members.

Yvette Edwards is charged with leading the crucial sales and marketing effort for perhaps the most eagerly awaited anchor property in recent Caribbean history. We spoke with Ms. Edwards recently for her perspective on the key resort launch.

TravelPulse: What are your priorities now that the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar is open?

YE: One of the biggest priorities is making sure everyone knows were open andthat the Grand Hyatt brand is going to bring a superior level of service and a lot of new experiences that we havent seen in the past.

TP: How would you describe the resorts character?

YE: Certainly were a reflection of the Bahamas, and thats really important to us and making sure that when someone comes to visit us, theyre going to have the opportunity to experience a lot of things that are authentic to the Bahamas here in Nassau, but also little things, like the outer islands.

If you go back by the pool deck, you have beautiful pools. Youll see the marine life thats in the area. The little village in itselfwalking through it should remind you of what its like to be in the outer islands. Really, we want you to feel like youre in the Bahamas when youre here. When people are here, theyre going to see a lot more than just a resort. We really about where we are.

TP: Its almost an understatement to say Baha Mar was a controversial project. Do you think the long delays and court battles will impact the resorts operation?

YE: I dont think its about looking back. There are so many positive things that Baha Mar brings to the Bahamas, whether it be jobs or whether it be a beautiful destination for people to enjoy.

READ MORE:Nassau's Baha Mar Was Worth the Wait

TP: What is the profile of the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar vacationer?

YE: Certainly, we will have honeymooners here. Youll see a lot of weddings here; that is certainly a market we will target. We certainly are family friendly as well, and there are family activities here; we have an explorers club for kids. We also have a world-class casino, which of course is going to bring in a client who has interest in casinos as well.

Also, theres the affluent traveler looking for an experience thats truly Bahamian. Thats what were about. I think thats where were really going to find our niche, as a resort for someone wanting to come and have an experience where they get to engage with cuisine, culture and architecture.

TP: Baha Mar was originally marketed as the Bahamian Riviera. Does the Grand Hyatt, as themega-resorts anchor property, reflect that vision?

YE: It really is more about having life experiences here. Its more about creating memories, and the Grand Hyatt brand is about that. Its about giving people something that when they leave, they say I didnt know that, or Ive never seen that before or I have to come back because I cant that get anywhere else. Thats really what were focused on.

TP: Will guests have reciprocal privileges at Baha Mars sister properties, the SLS and Rosewood resorts?

YE: Yes. As a Baha Mar guest, you may come for the Grand Hyatt brand but you get to experience three different, world-class brands. Its one of those things where there is truly something for everyone. So you could be here for an incentive program but youre going to stay a couple of extra days because there are so many things here you didnt have time to go with your group.

I think its more about a truly integrated resort experience. While its a large resort, the footprint is tight and youre engaged at every corner.

READ MORE:Underrated, Budget-Friendly Things to Do in Nassau

TP: What other features will Grand Hyatt Bar Mar guests notice?

YE: We have an amazing art collection, and I think that will bring in a lot of customers looking for experiential travel. The art collection continues to grow and, moving forward, well be able to involve art in group events as well.

In the bar were sitting in, we have live jazz at night. Theres a steel drum playing now in Churchills. There are the show fountains at night. Theres a lot to see, but its easy to get to. You dont have to worry about transportation or long walks.

TP: How are you connecting with the travel agent community?

YE: Were doing a lot right now, whether its related to airline-related programs, group planners or leisure travel agents, including the recent ASTA conference here. Were making sure we bring those people in because really the best advocates for us will be the people whove been here. I can go out and tell people Its beautiful and you want to come, but when you hear it from a customer who was here and had their own experience, thats what really resonates with people.

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Bahamas, July 31, 2017 Grand Bahama Grand Bahama residents are today begged to rush storm preparations or to evacuate residences which may not be able to stand up in the rains and winds of the remnants of Emily. Tropical Storm Emily formed this morning over West Florida and already there is a state of emergency in effect for areas like Tampa Bay.

Grand Bahama Minister, Kwasi Thompson a short while ago led a press conference in Freeport to issue warning to the storm weary island. It is not anticipated that there will be a direct hit of the storm on Grand Bahama but there will be some bad weather. it will be a very heavy rain event.

Minister Thompson said the Office of the PM in Grand Bahama with NEMA and other agencies are monitoring the storm. Many homes are still in disrepair following the pounding by Hurricane Matthew last October.

Meteorologist, Kirk James said it is the size of the storm system with the rain and flooding which makes officials most concerned. The heavy rainfall will greatly diminish visibility, waterspout activity remains heightened, boaters and mariners are cautioned and thunderstorm activity is expected.

At this hour, Tropical Storm Emily is 35mls WSW of Tampa, Fl with 45mph winds. TS Emily is expected to be downgraded tonight and the real concern is the rain event Emily is expected to be.

Up to an 1 1/2 inches of rain is forecast for Grand Bahama and storm shelters information will come later today. Transportation is being considered for those who may not be able to get to shelters.

Tammi Mitchell, Deputy Co-chair of the Disaster Consultative Committee and NEMA supplies officer in Freeport recommended that residents remain tuned in to local media; these she said will have Grand Bahama specific info for residents. Mitchells input included shelter mobilisation information.

Pakesia Edgecombe, MP for West End and Bimini advised residents to be their brothers keepers to check on those within communities who are most vulnerable.

Even now construction is happening at the Fishing Hole Road for a bridge to end flood concerns and aide continues for residents with property damage from Matthew. August is the start of the more vigorous part of storm season; the Atlantic Hurricane season lasts until Nov 30.

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By BRENT STUBBS

Senior Sports Reporter

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THE Bahamas women's national team will be returning home from the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Jr. Women's Softball World Championship in Clearwater, Florida, with a 24th ranking after suffering a 14-2 loss to Korea.

In their placement game on Friday, the Bahamian team, managed by Stephen "Bishop" Beneby, watched as the Asian national team scored eight runs in the first inning, followed by three runs in the four and three more in the fifth for an abbreviated affair.

The entire Korean roster was credited with at least one hit as center fielder Seo Young Jeong Sy went 3-for-4 with two runs batted in (RBI) and scored twice, while catcher Hyun Ju Im was also 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored.

Elijah Johnson led the Bahamas' attack by going 1-for-2 and scoring the only two runs on RBI from Kendalia Turner (1-for-3) and catcher Dachye Stubbs (1-for-2) on a double in the first and third respectively.

Si Yeon Hong earned the win pitching all five innings, allowing five hits and two runs, while striking out five. Ramona Hanna threw the first four innings, giving up 1.

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Bahamas Returns Home After 24th Ranking In Championships - Bahamas Tribune

The Bahamas in action against Guyana during their 114-63 victory. Photo: 10thYearSeniors

By RENALDO DORSETT

Tribune Sports Reporter

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The Bahamas delivered a statement to the remainder of the field with a dominant performance in the opening game of the FIBA Centrobasket Under-17 Men's Championship.

Led by the Dominic Bridgewater and Grevaughn Goodman backcourt that accounted for 50 points, the Bahamas scored a 114-63 win over Guyana at the tournament in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Bridgewater finished with a team high 27 points, eight steals and six rebounds while Goodman finished with 25 points and five steals. They led five players in double figures, including Samuel Hunter with 17 points, Davano Whitfield scored 14 and Joshua Dames added 10. Leroy Adderley also finished with eight points and seven rebounds.

Kevon Wiggins led Guyana with a game high 32 points.

The Bahamas opened the game on a 24-2 scoring run. Goodman's second three pointer of the quarter gave the team a 34-10 lead with 1:21 left to play. Bridgewater made a three and a layup on the ensuing possessions and Obrien Pearce split a pair at the line to give the Bahamas a 41-10 lead at the end of the first quarter.

The rout continued in the second quarter when Bridgewater and Raschad Greene scored the first field goals of the quarter to start another run. Dames added another three-pointer to give the Bahamas a 52-10 lead and capped an 11-0 run before Guyana scored their first points of the quarter when Wiggins made a three and added free throws.

The Bahamas responded with 10 unanswered points. Goodman's steal and layup gave them a 68-18 lead as the lead ballooned to 50 for the first time. Adderley's jumper as time expired gave the Bahamas a 73-21 lead headed into the half.

Guyana actually outscored the Bahamas in the third, but they took a 92-48 lead into the fourth quarter.

Whitfield's three-pointer pushed the lead beyond 50 once again for a 109-57 advantage with just over three minutes left in regulation.

The Bahamas shot 65 per cent from the field and held Guyana to just 36 per cent. Defensively they 22 steals and forced 33 turnovers. They scored 26 fastbreak points, 70 points in the paint and 31 points off the bench.

The Bahamas will face Mexico 1pm today (local time) in game two.

The Bahamas is placed in Group A which also includes Guyana alongside regional powerhouses Puerto Rico and Mexico.

Group B will include the Virgin Islands, Panama, Jamaica and Dominican Republic.

The top-three teams from the tournament will qualify to the FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship 2018 that will be played in St Catharines, Canada, June 11-17, 2018.

The competition system of the tournament consists of two phases. In the Group Phase, the eight (8) participating teams will be divided into two (2) groups of four (4) teams. Teams will play in a round-robin format for three days. The best two teams from each group will advance to the next phase, where the first place of Group A will play against the second place in Group B and vice versa.

The winners of the Semi-Finals will advance to the Gold-Medal Match, while the losers will play for the bronze of the continental event.

In their last appearance at the FIBA Centrobasket Under-17 Championship for Men, the Bahamas ended the tournament with a pair of wins in the reclassification round, finished fifth overall and did not advance to the 2016 Tournament of the Americas.

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Guyana ended the Central America and Caribbean Basketball Championships (CentroBasket) U17 tournament winless and in eighth position after going down to Caribbean Champions The Bahamas 91-63 yesterday in the 5-8 positional tourney in Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic.

It was the second loss to The Bahamians in the event for the Guyanese following their 63-114 loss in their opening game of the championships.

Kevon Wiggins continued to be the main threat for the Guyanese with 34 points, three assists and as many rebounds.

The next best scorer with eight points and eight rebounds was Jermaine King while Anthony Yansen, Jether Harris and Nigel Bowen added seven, five and five points respectively.

For The Bahamas, Raschad Greene recorded a double-double of 21 points, 17 rebounds and three assists while Samuel Hunter tallied 19 points and six rebounds.

Detarrio Thompson added 12 points while Grevaughn Goodman chipped in with 11 points and six assists and Dominick Bridgewater supported with eight points, six assists and five rebounds.

Akin to the first meeting, the contest was effectively over at the halftime break, as The Bahamas secured a commanding 45-21 lead. The first period ended 20-13 before The Bahamians outscored the Guyanese 25-8 in the second quarter.

The Bahamas extended their advantage marginally in the third period, netting 23 points while holding Guyana to 17 points to enter the final period ahead at 68-38.

With the contest basically over, Guyana finally got the better of The Bahamas, outscoring the Caribbean champion by a 25-23 score-line.

The top three teams from the tournament will qualify to the FIBA U-18 Americas Championship in St Catharines, Canada from June 11th-17th 2018.

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Although co-parenting can be difficult once a couple splits, Tiny and T.I. are committed to keeping their family close. One way to do it is by sticking to their family trips!

The musicians decided to spend their vacation this summer at Atlantis Paradise Island, one of the premier family resorts in the Bahamas.

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Families and celebrities from around the world visit this luxury resort that features world's largest open-air marine habitat, a 141-acre waterscape and four miles of beaches. We know the Harris kids took full advantage of the vacation's amenities, and both Tiny and T.I. shared some pictures of some of the activities they enjoyed during their stay.

My crew?#FamilyFirst #FamilyHustle #HarrisFamilyVacation #AtlantisBahamas ?????

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soaking up the good times thanks @iamlovelytouch for the braids @atlantisresort #AtlantisBahamas

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soaking up the good times thanks @iamlovelytouch for the braids @atlantisresort #AtlantisBahamas

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The New Incredibles (Street-Credibles) lol #HarrisFamilyVacation @atlantisresort

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2 kings & a baby in the Bahamas. @atlantis.bahamas #HarrisFamilyVacation

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2 kings & a baby in the Bahamas. @atlantis.bahamas #HarrisFamilyVacation

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Harris Boys Kicked Back. #HarrisFamilyVacation

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The family experienced Atlantis' Dolphin Cay along with some water activities in one of the resorts 11 pools. The Harris boys also enjoyed a little time "chillin' out maxin' relaxin' all cool."

Now that's what a family vacation is all about!

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Tiny And TI Take Their Brood On a Family Vacation to the Bahamas - Essence.com