The Bahamas Weekly Stories
May 24, 2013
In observance of the
U.S. Memorial Day Holiday, the United States Embassy will be closed on
Monday, May 27, 2013. Please be advised that the Embassy will resume
normal business operations on Tuesday, May 28 at 8:00 a.m.
For
any emergencies involving U.S. citizens, please contact the U.S.
Citizens Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy's Consular Section via
telephone: 242-322-1181...
General information on U.S. Consular services, including procedures for
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U.S. Memorial Day Holiday, the United States Embassy will be closed on
Monday, May 27, 2013. Please be advised that the Embassy will resume
normal business operations on Tuesday, May 28 at 8:00 a.m.
For
any emergencies involving U.S. citizens, please contact the U.S.
Citizens Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy's Consular Section via
telephone: 242-322-1181...
General information on U.S. Consular services, including procedures for
read more »
May 24, 2013
San Salvador, Bahamas -
United States Primary
School student Joshua Walkes recites a poem about bubble gum bursting at
church, during the recent E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival San Salvador
Adjudications, in Cockburn Town.
Photos Enclosed...
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United States Primary
School student Joshua Walkes recites a poem about bubble gum bursting at
church, during the recent E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival San Salvador
Adjudications, in Cockburn Town.
Photos Enclosed...
read more »
May 24, 2013
Freeport,
Grand Bahama Island - Inaugural
Manhunt International Bahamas
titleholder, Drew Palacious and Pedro Mejias, our Mister International
Bahamas got us off to a great start, and we are excited to launch our
second year!
Joining the hunt is 20 year old
James Bethel, A native of Nassau, James
stands 6' and weighs 160 lbs. James says he has very little
photographic history, but knows that he can be an amazing model. His
ultimate goal is become successful, thus being a leader at whatever
he sets his mind to while never intentionally going against the Laws
of God or that of man. James is an optimistic young man and believes...
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Grand Bahama Island - Inaugural
Manhunt International Bahamas
titleholder, Drew Palacious and Pedro Mejias, our Mister International
Bahamas got us off to a great start, and we are excited to launch our
second year!
Joining the hunt is 20 year old
James Bethel, A native of Nassau, James
stands 6' and weighs 160 lbs. James says he has very little
photographic history, but knows that he can be an amazing model. His
ultimate goal is become successful, thus being a leader at whatever
he sets his mind to while never intentionally going against the Laws
of God or that of man. James is an optimistic young man and believes...
read more »
May 24, 2013
For the fashion enthusiasts around the Caribbean,
Saturday
nights mean only one thing; Mission Catwalk. The exciting show done in
Jamaica features the top young fashion designers in the Caribbean, and
this season boasts two from The Bahamas.
After episode 6, the show is now down to the top 8 contestants, with both Bahamian contenders still in it, to win it.
Since being in the top three placements for all individual challenges leading
up to episode 6, "island boy" David Rolle of Nassau, Bahamas finally got his first win on May 18th.
David had this to say about his design inspiration and how he felt after
winning the challenge in episode 6 of Mission Catwalk,
season 3.
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Saturday
nights mean only one thing; Mission Catwalk. The exciting show done in
Jamaica features the top young fashion designers in the Caribbean, and
this season boasts two from The Bahamas.
After episode 6, the show is now down to the top 8 contestants, with both Bahamian contenders still in it, to win it.
Since being in the top three placements for all individual challenges leading
up to episode 6, "island boy" David Rolle of Nassau, Bahamas finally got his first win on May 18th.
David had this to say about his design inspiration and how he felt after
winning the challenge in episode 6 of Mission Catwalk,
season 3.
read more »
May 24, 2013
Nassau, The Bahamas --
On his return to New Providence on May 21, Minister of Agriculture,
Marine Resources and Local Government the Hon. V. Alfred Gray gave a
report of his participation in the 7th biannual conference of the
Commonwealth Local Government Forum in Kampala, Uganda. He led a
delegation of 17 persons, inclusive of 14 Local Government Practitioners
from 13 Local Government Districts.
Speaking in the Diplomatic
Lounge at the Lynden Pindling International Airport, Minister Gray said a
number of issues were discussed, including women and young people's
involvement in local government, and for the first time in...
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On his return to New Providence on May 21, Minister of Agriculture,
Marine Resources and Local Government the Hon. V. Alfred Gray gave a
report of his participation in the 7th biannual conference of the
Commonwealth Local Government Forum in Kampala, Uganda. He led a
delegation of 17 persons, inclusive of 14 Local Government Practitioners
from 13 Local Government Districts.
Speaking in the Diplomatic
Lounge at the Lynden Pindling International Airport, Minister Gray said a
number of issues were discussed, including women and young people's
involvement in local government, and for the first time in...
read more »
May 24, 2013
Freeport, Bahamas -
The Miss Grand Bahama Beauty pageant held an evening of elegance, poise
mixed with plenty of sex-appeal as the 6 lovely contestants showed off
their fine forms in swimwear and their evening gown selections on May
18th at the beautiful Grand Bahama Yacht Club.
Each contestant had a moment of fame as she walked the poolside runway
to show off the evening gown she personally selected to give this year's
judges another angle of each young hopeful. "The contestant's evening
gowns should reflect their personalities," said Glenn Davis, President...
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The Miss Grand Bahama Beauty pageant held an evening of elegance, poise
mixed with plenty of sex-appeal as the 6 lovely contestants showed off
their fine forms in swimwear and their evening gown selections on May
18th at the beautiful Grand Bahama Yacht Club.
Each contestant had a moment of fame as she walked the poolside runway
to show off the evening gown she personally selected to give this year's
judges another angle of each young hopeful. "The contestant's evening
gowns should reflect their personalities," said Glenn Davis, President...
read more »
May 24, 2013
The
Bahamas made history on May 23rd as its new $30 million Thomas A.
Robinson National Stadium served as host to an exhibition match between
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and the Jamaican national football team. The exciting game ended scoreless.
While The Bahamas is best known to
consumers as an easily accessible tropical getaway, the Bahamas Ministry of
Tourism is also hoping to stake a claim as a destination for sports tourism by
making investments in the industry and establishing partnerships that promote
the islands as a location for both sports participation and spectating.
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Bahamas made history on May 23rd as its new $30 million Thomas A.
Robinson National Stadium served as host to an exhibition match between
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and the Jamaican national football team. The exciting game ended scoreless.
While The Bahamas is best known to
consumers as an easily accessible tropical getaway, the Bahamas Ministry of
Tourism is also hoping to stake a claim as a destination for sports tourism by
making investments in the industry and establishing partnerships that promote
the islands as a location for both sports participation and spectating.
read more »
May 24, 2013
New York/Cairo--Egypt
should work towards the ratification of the Rome Statute, in line with
its expressed commitment to uphold human rights, rule of law and
international justice, the Coalition for the International Criminal
Court (ICC) said in a letter to the president of Egypt, Dr. Mohamed
Morsi, dated 21 May 2013.
"The ongoing transitional justice
process in Egypt is reigniting a crucial debate among transitional
justice advocates as to the role that the ICC can play in delivering
justice and redress to victims of grave crimes," said Leila Hanafi,
regional coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) at the
Coalition for the ICC.
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should work towards the ratification of the Rome Statute, in line with
its expressed commitment to uphold human rights, rule of law and
international justice, the Coalition for the International Criminal
Court (ICC) said in a letter to the president of Egypt, Dr. Mohamed
Morsi, dated 21 May 2013.
"The ongoing transitional justice
process in Egypt is reigniting a crucial debate among transitional
justice advocates as to the role that the ICC can play in delivering
justice and redress to victims of grave crimes," said Leila Hanafi,
regional coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) at the
Coalition for the ICC.
read more »
May 24, 2013
EIGHT MILE ROCK, Grand Bahama, Bahamas - Featuring
a wide variety of native foods from the various nations that have come
to call Grand Bahama Island home, including Jamaica, Haiti, Turks and
Caicos and Ghana. In addition to the International element, the festival
will also feature specialties from various family islands including
Andros, Long Island, Cat Island and Abaco. Throughout the course of the
day there will be a number of live performances representing the various
cultures at the event as well as Bahamian performances of Rake n'
Scrape, the Legends Marching Band and the Island Boys.
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a wide variety of native foods from the various nations that have come
to call Grand Bahama Island home, including Jamaica, Haiti, Turks and
Caicos and Ghana. In addition to the International element, the festival
will also feature specialties from various family islands including
Andros, Long Island, Cat Island and Abaco. Throughout the course of the
day there will be a number of live performances representing the various
cultures at the event as well as Bahamian performances of Rake n'
Scrape, the Legends Marching Band and the Island Boys.
read more »
May 24, 2013
Celebrating employees who rock
Musical
hits from the Rock 'N' Roll era coupled with special appearances by the
likes of Little Richard, Elvis Presley and even Cyndi Lauper helped to
make the recent Crystal Quartz Awards a rockin' good time for all!
Held
in the Atlantis Theatre on Friday, May 10th, the Quartz period for 2013
saw 115 general staff nominees vie for the title of overall divisional
winner, while a total of 10 managers and 6 leaders hoped to be named
winner of the Quartz period in their respective categories.
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Musical
hits from the Rock 'N' Roll era coupled with special appearances by the
likes of Little Richard, Elvis Presley and even Cyndi Lauper helped to
make the recent Crystal Quartz Awards a rockin' good time for all!
Held
in the Atlantis Theatre on Friday, May 10th, the Quartz period for 2013
saw 115 general staff nominees vie for the title of overall divisional
winner, while a total of 10 managers and 6 leaders hoped to be named
winner of the Quartz period in their respective categories.
read more »
May 24, 2013
Nassau, Bahamas - May
11th 2013, marked the first Official Bahamas United Nations Pageants.
There were 4 Titles waiting to be captured for Mr. Bahamas United
Nations, Miss Bahamas United Nations, Mr. Teen Bahamas United Nations
and Miss Teen Bahamas United Nations.
The show was hosted by
Clint Watson and Soyini Frasier - Miss United Nations 2012. The Ladies
and Gentlemen showcased in National Costume, Talent, High fashion, and
evening gown. These beautiful contestants put their best foot forward
and won the inaugural Titles...
read more »
11th 2013, marked the first Official Bahamas United Nations Pageants.
There were 4 Titles waiting to be captured for Mr. Bahamas United
Nations, Miss Bahamas United Nations, Mr. Teen Bahamas United Nations
and Miss Teen Bahamas United Nations.
The show was hosted by
Clint Watson and Soyini Frasier - Miss United Nations 2012. The Ladies
and Gentlemen showcased in National Costume, Talent, High fashion, and
evening gown. These beautiful contestants put their best foot forward
and won the inaugural Titles...
read more »
May 24, 2013
United States
Democratic Senators Barbara Boxer (CA) and Sheldon Whitehouse (RI) took
advantage of this week's tornados in the mid-west to boost their climate
change plans. More 'green' energy from wind and solar power is needed
if we are to avoid dangerous global warming and increasing extreme
weather events, they say. But their advocacy makes no sense, no matter
what you believe about the causes of climate change.
Studies
show that strong to intense tornados have actually decreased markedly
over the past fifty years, despite a warming climate. When the period
from 1954 to 2003 was analyzed in a 2008 paper published by the American
Geophysical Union
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Democratic Senators Barbara Boxer (CA) and Sheldon Whitehouse (RI) took
advantage of this week's tornados in the mid-west to boost their climate
change plans. More 'green' energy from wind and solar power is needed
if we are to avoid dangerous global warming and increasing extreme
weather events, they say. But their advocacy makes no sense, no matter
what you believe about the causes of climate change.
Studies
show that strong to intense tornados have actually decreased markedly
over the past fifty years, despite a warming climate. When the period
from 1954 to 2003 was analyzed in a 2008 paper published by the American
Geophysical Union
read more »
May 23, 2013
Police have identified the man shot and killed at Dignity Gardens on Wednesday 22nd
May, 2013 as 21 year old DWIGHT RHODEIRO SMITH of EXCELLENCE
ESTATES.
According to reports around 6:00 pm the deceased was standing near a home in the
Haitian Village when he was approached and subsequently shot to the upper body by a
male. He was taken to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The second male shot and killed on Wednesday 22 May, 2013 has been identified as
42 year old JAVON SINDAR GLINTON of CORDEAUX AVENUE.
According to reports around 9:44 pm the deceased was standing in front of a home on
Cordeaux Avenue when he was approached by the occupants of a silver vehicle...
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May, 2013 as 21 year old DWIGHT RHODEIRO SMITH of EXCELLENCE
ESTATES.
According to reports around 6:00 pm the deceased was standing near a home in the
Haitian Village when he was approached and subsequently shot to the upper body by a
male. He was taken to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The second male shot and killed on Wednesday 22 May, 2013 has been identified as
42 year old JAVON SINDAR GLINTON of CORDEAUX AVENUE.
According to reports around 9:44 pm the deceased was standing in front of a home on
Cordeaux Avenue when he was approached by the occupants of a silver vehicle...
read more »
May 23, 2013
My last article was kind of a tongue in cheek piece about
what it takes to be a chef. Today we'll
take a look at the other side of the restaurant: the service side. At Flying Fish we have a set of rules to live
by; we call them the Cardinal Rules Of Service.
We have them posted in the kitchen and the front of house team is
expected to know them. I'm quite sure
there are quite a few of the rules on this list you will read and say "I hate
when that happens to me!" and we agree with you. That's why we try our best to live up to the
rules. It makes everyone's experience
better and makes the restaurant run smoother by default.
1. Acknowledge
guests with eye contact and a smile within 30 seconds. First impressions count!
2. Thank
the guests as they leave. Last impression!
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what it takes to be a chef. Today we'll
take a look at the other side of the restaurant: the service side. At Flying Fish we have a set of rules to live
by; we call them the Cardinal Rules Of Service.
We have them posted in the kitchen and the front of house team is
expected to know them. I'm quite sure
there are quite a few of the rules on this list you will read and say "I hate
when that happens to me!" and we agree with you. That's why we try our best to live up to the
rules. It makes everyone's experience
better and makes the restaurant run smoother by default.
1. Acknowledge
guests with eye contact and a smile within 30 seconds. First impressions count!
2. Thank
the guests as they leave. Last impression!
read more »
May 23, 2013
Cigar Nights is 1 week from Saturday.
Please support this charity event for Columbus House Big Brother Big
Sister Program, Safe Swim Zone, Safety Vest Program, Cat Eyes Program
and more.
Tickets Available at V-Trade, OBS, BWA, James Sarles
Realty, JS Johnson, Dollar Deals, Parris Whittaker, Sweet Affairs and
through any GB Sunrise Rotarian.
Rotary Club Of GB Sunrise is
pleased to invite you to support our 3rd Annual Cigar Night Fund raiser
to support our Big Brother/Big Sister Youth Mentoring Program and other
community programs.
read more »
Please support this charity event for Columbus House Big Brother Big
Sister Program, Safe Swim Zone, Safety Vest Program, Cat Eyes Program
and more.
Tickets Available at V-Trade, OBS, BWA, James Sarles
Realty, JS Johnson, Dollar Deals, Parris Whittaker, Sweet Affairs and
through any GB Sunrise Rotarian.
Rotary Club Of GB Sunrise is
pleased to invite you to support our 3rd Annual Cigar Night Fund raiser
to support our Big Brother/Big Sister Youth Mentoring Program and other
community programs.
read more »
May 23, 2013
Hospitality venues like the Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi are far and few. When I
think on it further there is nothing comparable to it. The Yas Viceroy
Abu Dhabi is a Xanadu of surreal luxury, set within architecture that
takes you out of your everyday and reminds you to live. Earlier this
month, I had the pleasure of staying for two unforgettable nights during
my seven night stay in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
The Yas Viceroy is located on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE. The United
Arab Emirates, a former British protectorate, now an independent Arab
country along the Arabian Gulf is made up of seven states (Emirates).
These states are famed for their wealth, and iconic architectural
projects, particularly Abu Dhabi's neighbor Dubai. The island is a short
30 minute drive to Abu Dhabi's city centre...
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think on it further there is nothing comparable to it. The Yas Viceroy
Abu Dhabi is a Xanadu of surreal luxury, set within architecture that
takes you out of your everyday and reminds you to live. Earlier this
month, I had the pleasure of staying for two unforgettable nights during
my seven night stay in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
The Yas Viceroy is located on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE. The United
Arab Emirates, a former British protectorate, now an independent Arab
country along the Arabian Gulf is made up of seven states (Emirates).
These states are famed for their wealth, and iconic architectural
projects, particularly Abu Dhabi's neighbor Dubai. The island is a short
30 minute drive to Abu Dhabi's city centre...
read more »
May 23, 2013
Freeport, Grand Bahama -
EARTHCARE is taking a stand against
celebratory balloon releases, urging event organizers to find other
"earth-friendly" ways to celebrate events that do not pose a threat to
the country's fragile marine environment and birds.
Balloons are
very harmful when ingested by birds and marine life such as fish,
endangered sea turtles and marine mammals including whales and dolphins,
which eventually will develop digestive problems and die. EARTHCARE is
very concerned about balloon releases and condemns anyone who promotes
or allows balloons to be released whether it be one, or many, into the
environment...
read more »
EARTHCARE is taking a stand against
celebratory balloon releases, urging event organizers to find other
"earth-friendly" ways to celebrate events that do not pose a threat to
the country's fragile marine environment and birds.
Balloons are
very harmful when ingested by birds and marine life such as fish,
endangered sea turtles and marine mammals including whales and dolphins,
which eventually will develop digestive problems and die. EARTHCARE is
very concerned about balloon releases and condemns anyone who promotes
or allows balloons to be released whether it be one, or many, into the
environment...
read more »
May 23, 2013
For 28 students from
the C.V. Bethel Magnet Marine Science Program, it was a
once-in-a-lifetime experience, a chance to learn about shark behaviour
from experts and snorkel the world-famous waters of Clifton Bay, thanks
in part to sponsorship from the Moore Bahamas Foundation and
environmentalists with BREEF, the Cape Eleuthera Institute and Stony
Brook University, State University of New York (SUNY).
The shark
education day May 21 was a highlight of the education portion of a
five-week shark tagging expedition that will help marine researchers
understand the migration patterns of the marine animals. The expedition,
sponsored by the Moore Bahamas Foundation, began May 7 and runs until
June 15. It involves
read more »
the C.V. Bethel Magnet Marine Science Program, it was a
once-in-a-lifetime experience, a chance to learn about shark behaviour
from experts and snorkel the world-famous waters of Clifton Bay, thanks
in part to sponsorship from the Moore Bahamas Foundation and
environmentalists with BREEF, the Cape Eleuthera Institute and Stony
Brook University, State University of New York (SUNY).
The shark
education day May 21 was a highlight of the education portion of a
five-week shark tagging expedition that will help marine researchers
understand the migration patterns of the marine animals. The expedition,
sponsored by the Moore Bahamas Foundation, began May 7 and runs until
June 15. It involves
read more »
May 23, 2013
NEW YORK, NY - The
countdown is on to the Avalon
Invest Caribbean Now forum, the
definitive Caribbean investment meeting and the most promoted item on
the Caribbean Week calendar, set for June 5th from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at
the Radisson Martinique, 49 West 32nd Street at Broadway in New York
City.
With over 1,000 media placements already including on the
Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Bloomberg and Reuters, the conference remains
true to its goal of matching international financial influencers with
government officials and policy makers from "Paradise," the last
emerging market on earth...
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countdown is on to the Avalon
Invest Caribbean Now forum, the
definitive Caribbean investment meeting and the most promoted item on
the Caribbean Week calendar, set for June 5th from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at
the Radisson Martinique, 49 West 32nd Street at Broadway in New York
City.
With over 1,000 media placements already including on the
Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Bloomberg and Reuters, the conference remains
true to its goal of matching international financial influencers with
government officials and policy makers from "Paradise," the last
emerging market on earth...
read more »
May 23, 2013
Marketing juggernaut
Saatchi & Saatchi has announced a worldwide Music Video Challenge
with Grammy-award winning American band OK Go. In a unique
collaboration, OK Go are inviting young filmmakers to make a video for
their brand new track I'm Not Through. The track is a taster from OK
Go's forthcoming fourth album, and the band has taken the unprecedented
step of offering filmmakers free access to the track to create a music
video for the Music Video Challenge.
Known as innovators and
admired for their collaborations with visual artists, OK Go are looking
forward to uncovering some exciting directorial talents of the future.
This is an incredible opportunity to create a groundbreaking piece of
work for...
read more »
Saatchi & Saatchi has announced a worldwide Music Video Challenge
with Grammy-award winning American band OK Go. In a unique
collaboration, OK Go are inviting young filmmakers to make a video for
their brand new track I'm Not Through. The track is a taster from OK
Go's forthcoming fourth album, and the band has taken the unprecedented
step of offering filmmakers free access to the track to create a music
video for the Music Video Challenge.
Known as innovators and
admired for their collaborations with visual artists, OK Go are looking
forward to uncovering some exciting directorial talents of the future.
This is an incredible opportunity to create a groundbreaking piece of
work for...
read more »
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