The Bahamas Weekly Stories
May 18, 2013
Freeport, Bahamas -
Opening night of the 5th Annual Comedy Show put on by the Grand Bahama
Performing Arts Society was just what the doctor ordered; a hillarious
night of comedy well executed by the 3 talented visiting comedians Bruce
Hunter, Leighann Lord and Jim Mendrinos.
Be sure to attend the
final
show tonight at Treasure Bay Casino in Freeport. The show is running in
the banquet room to the left of the circle entrance. Tickets available
at the door.
Come out and share in laughs and support a great cause. These visiting comedians
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Opening night of the 5th Annual Comedy Show put on by the Grand Bahama
Performing Arts Society was just what the doctor ordered; a hillarious
night of comedy well executed by the 3 talented visiting comedians Bruce
Hunter, Leighann Lord and Jim Mendrinos.
Be sure to attend the
final
show tonight at Treasure Bay Casino in Freeport. The show is running in
the banquet room to the left of the circle entrance. Tickets available
at the door.
Come out and share in laughs and support a great cause. These visiting comedians
read more »
May 18, 2013
Freeport, Bahamas -
Opening night of the 5th Annual Comedy Show put on by the Grand Bahama
Performing Arts Society was just what the doctor ordered; a hillarious
night of comedy well executed by the 3 talented visiting comedians Bruce
Hunter, Leighann Lord and Jim Mendrinos.
Be sure to attend the
final
show tonight at Treasure Bay Casino in Freeport. The show is running in
the banquet room to the left of the circle entrance. Tickets available
at the door.
Come out and share in laughs and support a great cause. These visiting comedians
read more »
Opening night of the 5th Annual Comedy Show put on by the Grand Bahama
Performing Arts Society was just what the doctor ordered; a hillarious
night of comedy well executed by the 3 talented visiting comedians Bruce
Hunter, Leighann Lord and Jim Mendrinos.
Be sure to attend the
final
show tonight at Treasure Bay Casino in Freeport. The show is running in
the banquet room to the left of the circle entrance. Tickets available
at the door.
Come out and share in laughs and support a great cause. These visiting comedians
read more »
May 18, 2013
Nassau, Bahamas - After 3 consecutive, and successful, years of taking young Bahamian
talent to the world's industry professionals including, agents,
producers, scouts and managers via the International Talent Showcase
("ITS"), PTG Marketing & Modeling Agency (PTG) now prepares
for auditions for the 2014 event.
As the 2013 contingent prepares to travel to Florida, in less than
11 weeks, for ITS, Mrs. Pia Rolle, President of PTG is excited about
starting even earlier to prepare the 2014 particpants. "We've
worked hard for the past 5 months and will continue to prepare up to
July when we leave. Though this is the smallest group we've...
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talent to the world's industry professionals including, agents,
producers, scouts and managers via the International Talent Showcase
("ITS"), PTG Marketing & Modeling Agency (PTG) now prepares
for auditions for the 2014 event.
As the 2013 contingent prepares to travel to Florida, in less than
11 weeks, for ITS, Mrs. Pia Rolle, President of PTG is excited about
starting even earlier to prepare the 2014 particpants. "We've
worked hard for the past 5 months and will continue to prepare up to
July when we leave. Though this is the smallest group we've...
read more »
May 18, 2013
Nassau Police investigate recent murder - Police are investigating a stabbing incident that has left a male resident of Wilson Street
off Hay Street, dead.
Around 6:00 am on Saturday 18th May, 2013 police were notified that the body of a male
was found unresponsive at Wilson Street...
Nassau Police investigate death of male -
Police are investigating the circumstances into the death of male who was found
unresponsive on a church property off Soldier Road.
The man was discovered around 3:20 pm on Friday 17th May, 2013 with injuries to the
upper body.
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off Hay Street, dead.
Around 6:00 am on Saturday 18th May, 2013 police were notified that the body of a male
was found unresponsive at Wilson Street...
Nassau Police investigate death of male -
Police are investigating the circumstances into the death of male who was found
unresponsive on a church property off Soldier Road.
The man was discovered around 3:20 pm on Friday 17th May, 2013 with injuries to the
upper body.
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May 18, 2013
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Island - It's Bruce Hunter's second time visiting Grand Bahama to
support the Grand Bahama Performing Arts Society. He's on island for the
5th annual Comedy Show which is being held at the Treasure Bay Casino
this weekend with two shows, on Friday and Saturday night. Hunter was
here in 2011 with the
a Canadian improv comedy troupe, The
Dumigod Players who were featured in the 4th annual comedy show.
On May 15th a great number of local actors and performers turned out at the Regency Theatre to glean the expertise of Hunter, who is
also known as
The Improv
Guru, with 30 years of acting, directing, writing, theatrical, and teaching
experience. Attendees learned improvisational techniques for being more comfortable
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Island - It's Bruce Hunter's second time visiting Grand Bahama to
support the Grand Bahama Performing Arts Society. He's on island for the
5th annual Comedy Show which is being held at the Treasure Bay Casino
this weekend with two shows, on Friday and Saturday night. Hunter was
here in 2011 with the
a Canadian improv comedy troupe, The
Dumigod Players who were featured in the 4th annual comedy show.
On May 15th a great number of local actors and performers turned out at the Regency Theatre to glean the expertise of Hunter, who is
also known as
The Improv
Guru, with 30 years of acting, directing, writing, theatrical, and teaching
experience. Attendees learned improvisational techniques for being more comfortable
read more »
May 18, 2013
Freeport, Bahamas - The
Grand Bahama Dart Association's
League 2012/13 Season Results.
Dart Results for Week 6.
Scores and highlights within.
For more Information about the League email...
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Grand Bahama Dart Association's
League 2012/13 Season Results.
Dart Results for Week 6.
Scores and highlights within.
For more Information about the League email...
read more »
May 18, 2013
Gusty Winds with Higher Seas
Weather forecast for The Bahamas for today and tonight, Saturday 18th, May 2013.
General situation: A ridge of high pressure continues to extend across The Bahamas.
Ffor all areas:
Weather: Partly sunny and warm with the chance of a few scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms.....turning fair tonight with late
night showers or two possible...
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Weather forecast for The Bahamas for today and tonight, Saturday 18th, May 2013.
General situation: A ridge of high pressure continues to extend across The Bahamas.
Ffor all areas:
Weather: Partly sunny and warm with the chance of a few scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms.....turning fair tonight with late
night showers or two possible...
read more »
May 17, 2013
Freeport, Bahamas -
Last weekend, the Freeport Rugby Club held their 3rd Annual Junior Rugby
International Tournament. It was a great success.
Arriving in
The Bahamas were teams from The Cayman Islands and America to play the
great game of rugby. The teams all showed great sportsmanship and it was
obvious they all enjoyed themselves a lot. There were teams from under
nine to sixteen years old.
On Friday night there was a welcome
pizza party. 80 pizzas were delivered to the club, which was good as
while eating the kids all got to get to know one and another. When the
coaches and teams arrived they ran onto the pitch and all of a sudden
the field was filled with young rugby players. It was really cool to see
so many...
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Last weekend, the Freeport Rugby Club held their 3rd Annual Junior Rugby
International Tournament. It was a great success.
Arriving in
The Bahamas were teams from The Cayman Islands and America to play the
great game of rugby. The teams all showed great sportsmanship and it was
obvious they all enjoyed themselves a lot. There were teams from under
nine to sixteen years old.
On Friday night there was a welcome
pizza party. 80 pizzas were delivered to the club, which was good as
while eating the kids all got to get to know one and another. When the
coaches and teams arrived they ran onto the pitch and all of a sudden
the field was filled with young rugby players. It was really cool to see
so many...
read more »
May 17, 2013
Nassau, Bahamas - The Minister of Education,
Science and Technology, the Honourable Jerome Fitzgerald brought
remarks at the Southeastern District of New Providence Schools' Annual
Awards and Recognition Service under the theme: "Celebrating Outstanding
Performance in Pursuit of Excellence". Pastor Trent Davis of Golden
Gates World Outreach Ministries was the guest speaker for the service.
Students and teachers received certificates and awards in various
categories. The awards for the Most Outstanding Schools in Overall
Academic Performance in the Primary, Junior and Senior categories were
won by Sadie Curtis Primary School, C.H. Reeves Junior High School and
C.V. Bethel Senior High School respectively...
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Science and Technology, the Honourable Jerome Fitzgerald brought
remarks at the Southeastern District of New Providence Schools' Annual
Awards and Recognition Service under the theme: "Celebrating Outstanding
Performance in Pursuit of Excellence". Pastor Trent Davis of Golden
Gates World Outreach Ministries was the guest speaker for the service.
Students and teachers received certificates and awards in various
categories. The awards for the Most Outstanding Schools in Overall
Academic Performance in the Primary, Junior and Senior categories were
won by Sadie Curtis Primary School, C.H. Reeves Junior High School and
C.V. Bethel Senior High School respectively...
read more »
May 17, 2013
On May 17, an updated
"Security Message" regarding the increase in armed robberies in Nassau
was issued by the Embassy to United States citizens residing in and
traveling to The Bahamas. The text of this message was approved by the
U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C.
Security Message: Increase in Armed Robberies in Nassau, The Bahamas
The
U.S. Embassy in Nassau advises U.S. citizens residing in and traveling
to The Bahamas, to be aware of their surroundings and remain on
heightened alert to avoid being a victim of crime. On Sunday, May 12,
shortly before 5:00 a.m., a U.S. ...
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"Security Message" regarding the increase in armed robberies in Nassau
was issued by the Embassy to United States citizens residing in and
traveling to The Bahamas. The text of this message was approved by the
U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C.
Security Message: Increase in Armed Robberies in Nassau, The Bahamas
The
U.S. Embassy in Nassau advises U.S. citizens residing in and traveling
to The Bahamas, to be aware of their surroundings and remain on
heightened alert to avoid being a victim of crime. On Sunday, May 12,
shortly before 5:00 a.m., a U.S. ...
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May 17, 2013
Nassau, Bahamas -
FamGuard's annual Calendar Photo Contest is open to all photographers.
The title for the Company's 2014 calendar will be "A Celebration of
Bahamian Pastimes."
Photographs may be of any uniquely Bahamian
leisure activity, interest, hobby, entertainment or pursuit that depicts
a striking example of the culture or history of The Bahamas.
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FamGuard's annual Calendar Photo Contest is open to all photographers.
The title for the Company's 2014 calendar will be "A Celebration of
Bahamian Pastimes."
Photographs may be of any uniquely Bahamian
leisure activity, interest, hobby, entertainment or pursuit that depicts
a striking example of the culture or history of The Bahamas.
read more »
May 17, 2013
British Virgin Islands - Hon. Kenred Dorsett, Minister of the Environment
and Housing, traveled to the British Virgin Islands this week to attend
the Caribbean Challenge Initiative's (CCI) Summit of Caribbean Political
and Business Leaders where he addressed delegates.
In his address Mr. Dorsett pointed out that the Bahamian people are
"inextricably linked to our environment, our shallow blue seas and
our way of life. The environment sustains our lives and livelihoods.
The environment is the very foundation of our economic activity."
He said that the government's recognition of this truth is why The Bahamas
supports CCI and worked assiduously to bring it into being.
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and Housing, traveled to the British Virgin Islands this week to attend
the Caribbean Challenge Initiative's (CCI) Summit of Caribbean Political
and Business Leaders where he addressed delegates.
In his address Mr. Dorsett pointed out that the Bahamian people are
"inextricably linked to our environment, our shallow blue seas and
our way of life. The environment sustains our lives and livelihoods.
The environment is the very foundation of our economic activity."
He said that the government's recognition of this truth is why The Bahamas
supports CCI and worked assiduously to bring it into being.
read more »
May 17, 2013
Nassau, Bahamas -
ArtOvation with TaDa is a weekly one-hour radio show of one-on-one
interviews with the brightest personalities in arts, entertainment and
innovation! Tune in to ArtOvation on Star 106.5 FM
Saturdays at 8am EST
or online via www.star106fm.com.
Multitalented,
JudahThaLion simply personifies the meaning of the
word. boasting the ability to sing, rap, chat, play the guitar and
whistle any tune or melody so smoothly it's as if he created a whole new
language. Springing up onto the scene only recently, he's still managed
to gain popularity at an steady pace. As an artist Judah premiered his
talents to the world not with music, but as an actor...
read more »
ArtOvation with TaDa is a weekly one-hour radio show of one-on-one
interviews with the brightest personalities in arts, entertainment and
innovation! Tune in to ArtOvation on Star 106.5 FM
Saturdays at 8am EST
or online via www.star106fm.com.
Multitalented,
JudahThaLion simply personifies the meaning of the
word. boasting the ability to sing, rap, chat, play the guitar and
whistle any tune or melody so smoothly it's as if he created a whole new
language. Springing up onto the scene only recently, he's still managed
to gain popularity at an steady pace. As an artist Judah premiered his
talents to the world not with music, but as an actor...
read more »
May 17, 2013
Grand
Bahama Island, On May 31 and June 1 'Caribbean Queen of Soca' Alison
Hinds' will celebrate her Birthday Bash Weekend at Grand Lucayan! Join
us for an intimate meet-and-greet dinner on Friday and full concerts
event on Saturday with tickets starting at $60 per person. Spend the
weekend at Grand Lucayan and receive special Bahamian rates starting at
$89. Get your tickets today by calling 242-373-1333 or visit grandlucayan.com for more details.
Alison Hinds, Barbados' own
"Caribbean Queen," will bring a high-energy
Birthday Bash Weekend to
Grand Lucayan
, Bahamas
May
31-June 1. Hinds' contagious Caribbean beats will be felt throughout
the resort during an eventful Caribbean birthday weekend celebration
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Bahama Island, On May 31 and June 1 'Caribbean Queen of Soca' Alison
Hinds' will celebrate her Birthday Bash Weekend at Grand Lucayan! Join
us for an intimate meet-and-greet dinner on Friday and full concerts
event on Saturday with tickets starting at $60 per person. Spend the
weekend at Grand Lucayan and receive special Bahamian rates starting at
$89. Get your tickets today by calling 242-373-1333 or visit grandlucayan.com for more details.
Alison Hinds, Barbados' own
"Caribbean Queen," will bring a high-energy
Birthday Bash Weekend to
Grand Lucayan
, Bahamas
May
31-June 1. Hinds' contagious Caribbean beats will be felt throughout
the resort during an eventful Caribbean birthday weekend celebration
read more »
May 17, 2013
St. Lucia will host
representatives from 16 partner nations and the United States for the
multinational exercise Tradewinds 2013, from May 20 until May 31,
2013. U.S. Marine Corps Forces South, the executive agent of
Tradewinds 2013 for U.S. Southern Command, will conduct the maritime
training exercise in collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and
other facilitating agencies.
Tradewinds 2013 focuses on
increasing regional cooperation in the effort to counter illicit
trafficking and build participating nations' capacity to plan and
execute complex multinational security operations. The training also
provides an emphasis on reinforcing human rights awareness in the
conduct of security operations.
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representatives from 16 partner nations and the United States for the
multinational exercise Tradewinds 2013, from May 20 until May 31,
2013. U.S. Marine Corps Forces South, the executive agent of
Tradewinds 2013 for U.S. Southern Command, will conduct the maritime
training exercise in collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and
other facilitating agencies.
Tradewinds 2013 focuses on
increasing regional cooperation in the effort to counter illicit
trafficking and build participating nations' capacity to plan and
execute complex multinational security operations. The training also
provides an emphasis on reinforcing human rights awareness in the
conduct of security operations.
read more »
May 17, 2013
Nassau, Bahamas - This
year's annual Frank "Pancho" Rahming Primary School Track and Field
Championship scheduled for May 22 at the old Thomas Robinson Track and
Field Stadium will be in recognition of the Bahamas' 40th Independence
Anniversary. Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Dr. the Hon. Danny
Johnson made the announcement at a press conference May 15.
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year's annual Frank "Pancho" Rahming Primary School Track and Field
Championship scheduled for May 22 at the old Thomas Robinson Track and
Field Stadium will be in recognition of the Bahamas' 40th Independence
Anniversary. Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Dr. the Hon. Danny
Johnson made the announcement at a press conference May 15.
read more »
May 17, 2013
Martinique's Tourism Commissioner, Karine Roy-Camille
Quotable Caribbean
offers our readers a sampling of interesting thoughts from news-makers,
in their own words, of developments within and beyond the Caribbean.
Quotable Caribbean is produced weekly by Marketplace Excellence
Corporation.
"This is a very exciting development and we are
pleased that Seaborne Airlines has taken over the San
Juan-Fort-de-France route, allowing convenient connections with major US
cities and the Caribbean. This new route, thanks to the interline
agreement with American Airlines, will also allow more possibilities for
Martinique locals to travel to North America." -
Karine Roy-Camille,
Tourism Commissioner, Martinique
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Quotable Caribbean
offers our readers a sampling of interesting thoughts from news-makers,
in their own words, of developments within and beyond the Caribbean.
Quotable Caribbean is produced weekly by Marketplace Excellence
Corporation.
"This is a very exciting development and we are
pleased that Seaborne Airlines has taken over the San
Juan-Fort-de-France route, allowing convenient connections with major US
cities and the Caribbean. This new route, thanks to the interline
agreement with American Airlines, will also allow more possibilities for
Martinique locals to travel to North America." -
Karine Roy-Camille,
Tourism Commissioner, Martinique
read more »
May 17, 2013
The Bahamas Weekly is
pleased to announce our NEW columnist, Quinn Russell, who will be
showing us the world through his column,
The Bahamian Traveller.
Born in St Paul, Minnesota to a Nassauvian father and a Louisianan
mother, Quinn's family moved to Freeport Grand, Bahama when he was only
two months. He grew up there and attended Sunland Baptist
Academy. He is proud of the cultural aspects of his homeland with its
traditional foods, customs, architectural heritage, and the joy of
simplistic living which he enjoyed during his childhood, where he loved
to explore caves, hidden beaches, mangroves, and the underwater world.
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pleased to announce our NEW columnist, Quinn Russell, who will be
showing us the world through his column,
The Bahamian Traveller.
Born in St Paul, Minnesota to a Nassauvian father and a Louisianan
mother, Quinn's family moved to Freeport Grand, Bahama when he was only
two months. He grew up there and attended Sunland Baptist
Academy. He is proud of the cultural aspects of his homeland with its
traditional foods, customs, architectural heritage, and the joy of
simplistic living which he enjoyed during his childhood, where he loved
to explore caves, hidden beaches, mangroves, and the underwater world.
read more »
May 17, 2013
Nassau, Bahamas - Despite a forty-five minute delay in the start of the pageant,
the Rainforest Theatre on Cable Beach came alive on Sunday evening, as
eleven graceful young women took to the stage to vie for the title of Miss Teen
Bahamas International. The evening bore all the hallmarks of great
pageantry- from breath-taking national costume displays, to high end fashion
couture show and a fun fitness wear competition that reminded the excited
audience that they were, after all, at a teen pageant.
The proceedings were punctuated with stellar performances by
Julian Believe, Veronica Bishop and Jermaine Smith (the Karoke King) , which
brought a degree of calm to the audience, as they eagerly awaited news of who
would emerge...
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the Rainforest Theatre on Cable Beach came alive on Sunday evening, as
eleven graceful young women took to the stage to vie for the title of Miss Teen
Bahamas International. The evening bore all the hallmarks of great
pageantry- from breath-taking national costume displays, to high end fashion
couture show and a fun fitness wear competition that reminded the excited
audience that they were, after all, at a teen pageant.
The proceedings were punctuated with stellar performances by
Julian Believe, Veronica Bishop and Jermaine Smith (the Karoke King) , which
brought a degree of calm to the audience, as they eagerly awaited news of who
would emerge...
read more »
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