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GETTING THERE

From Ft. Lauderdale to Governor’s Harbour

Continental Connection
(800) 231-0856 in the US
web: www.continental.com

Amelia Air
(800) 546-4648 in the US
(954) 491-4944 Ft. Lauderdale
web: www.ameliaairways.us

Twin Air
(954) 359-8266 Ft. Lauderdale
web: www.flytwinair.com

Lynx Air International
(888) 596-9247 in the US
(954) 772-9808 Ft. Lauderdale
web: www.lynxair.com

From Nassau to Governor’s Harbour

By Air

There are over 5 daily scheduled flights from Nassau to Governor’s Harbour on commercial Bahamian Carriers operating 19-48 passenger turbo-prop aircraft. Mandy people find it just as easy to fly directly to Nassau on one of the many carriers serving the international airport and then catch a flight over to Governor's.

Bahamas Air
(800) 222-4262 in the US
(242) 377-5505 in the Bahamas
web: www.bahamasair.com

Southern Air
(242) 323-7217: Reservations
(242) 377-2014/5: Airport Nassau
web: www.southernaircharter.com

By Sea

The Fast Ferry, a modern Hydrofoil traveling at speeds of up to 40 knots, has become a very popular means to reach Governor’s Harbour from Nassau. In turn many visitors to Eleuthera enjoy traveling to Nassau for a short 2-day excursion to see the “big”city.

Bahamas Fast Ferries
(242) 323-2166
web: www.bahamasferries.com

BANKS

2 major banks are located in Governor’s Harbour:
First Caribbean & Royal Bank of Canada
ATMs Located at the First Caribbean Bank directly across from the police station. Also located in Rock Sound at the Bank of Nova Scotia

MEDICAL FACILITIES

Governor's Harbour Clinic		242-332-2774 / 242-332-2001
Gregory Town Clinic		242-335-5108
Hatchet Bay Clinic		242-335-0091
Palmetto Point Clinic		242-332-1540
Rock Sound Clinic		242-334-2226 / 242-334-2115
Savannah Sound Clinic		242-332-6027
Tarpum Bay Clinic		242-334-4102
Wemyss Bight Clinic		242-334-0077
Harbour Island Ministry of Health Clinic		242-333-2227
Spanish Wells Clinic		242-333-4064 / 242-333-5145

DENTISTS
(Governor's Harbour) Dr. Olga Bacchus 242-332-2774
(Gregory Town) Dr. Roy Schatsley 242-335-5172
(Palmetto Point) Dr. Hadassah Knowles 242-332-1477

WEATHER
You'll enjoy the weather in the Bahamas. The Bahamas' sub-tropical and tropical climate makes the islands a pleasant destination year-round. The Gulf Stream and Trade Winds help to maintain even temperatures throughout the year, ranging from 20 to 30 degrees C during the day and 17 to 21 degrees C at night. Sea temperatures range between 23 degrees C in February and 28 degrees C in August. Hurricane Season runs from June to November.

FEDEX & UPS

INTERNET ACCESS
The Governor's Harbour Library now has Cable Internet! But Roz was prudent enough to realize that cable goes down frequently, so she kept the dial up connections, so you won't be left without any connection in dire cable-down circumstances. Eight computers have been networked on the second floor of the Haynes Library in Governor's Harbor. There is usually a computer available to rent, if you want to check your email. Rates are $5/half-hour, $9/hour, or the best deal, $20 for a month of unlimited activity! Wireless available.

GETTING MARRIED
Planning a wedding in The Islands Of The Bahamas is easy; marriage licenses can be issued within hours after meeting a minimum 24 hours residency requirement. A wedding and honeymoon in The Islands Of The Bahamas are the perfect beginning to a new life together. The warm and welcoming people of The Bahamas want nothing more than to make your wedding day the ideal experience. For more information and assistance call 1 888 NUPTIALS (1 888 687 8425); fax 242 325 5835, or
email romance@bahamas.com

BRINGING A FOUR-LEGGED FRIEND
An import permit is required from the Ministry of Agriculture, Trade and Industry (Nassau) for all animals being brought into the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. The permit is valid for 90 days from the date of issue. Applications for such permits, stating the kind of animal, breed, age, sex and country of embarkation (along with a $10 processing fee), must be made in writing. Call The Department of Agriculture (Tel: (242) 325-7502/9; Fax: (242) 325-3960); they will fax the application for the animal import permit. They will also fax the permit BUT you must send them the application with a check then they will fax the permit and the health certificate form for the vet. DO NOT under any circumstances mail the application. Use FedEx, because the Bahamian mail system is sometimes slow. Fedex yours along with a return fedex so you get the original permit. You should also carry the dog's vaccination certification as well. Bahamian customs asks for it once in a while as does US customs on return. It's no hassle at all.