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Criticizing the Ministry of Tourism's '14 Islands Film Challenge', educator and columnist Nicolette Bethel said she doubts the project will have lasting effects and wonders at the governments lack of faith in local talent.
The ministry's competition will award $21,000 (converted from pounds) for the best films about The Bahamas and some of the footage may end up in future tourism campaigns. Only filmmakers from the United Kingdom were eligible, drawing criticism and leading about a dozen filmmakers and photographers, including Bahamas Film Festival founder and director Celi Moss, to protest in a demonstration on George Street, calling on the government to encourage local talent first.
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College bookstore 3,000 members strongZ
Growing a Bahamian flower garden
Chef brings Europe to The Bahamas
Islands of the World fashion show on tour
National Arts festival looking for talent
Artists challenge: Create a chair for $100
Free Map of the Bahamas
National Dance Co. holding auditions
Less water, no weeds with new irrigation system
DJ star JJ launches website from Canada
Photographer takes a shot at breast cancer
Criticizing the Ministry of Tourism's '14 Islands Film Challenge', educator and columnist Nicolette Bethel said she doubts the project will have lasting effects and wonders at the governments lack of faith in local talent.
The ministry's competition will award $21,000 (converted from pounds) for the best films about The Bahamas and some of the footage may end up in future tourism campaigns. Only filmmakers from the United Kingdom were eligible, drawing criticism and leading about a dozen filmmakers and photographers, including Bahamas Film Festival founder and director Celi Moss, to protest in a demonstration on George Street, calling on the government to encourage local talent first.
Click the link to see the trailer.
Janet Jackson, Tyler Perry filming in The Bahamas
Kill ants and roaches with homemade bait
Haitian orphans get help from Bahamian art show
Tea Time: A chat with Mr Twining
Watching the rise of The Bahamas new national stadium with weekly visits, Olympian Thomas A Robinson said he is happy with the progress of the arena that will bear his name.
The first level of the western stands is nearly done. Workers will build two more levels before adding a canopy roof. The one-level eastern stands should be ready in time for booth roofs to go up at the same time.
Specialists from China will come to the Bahamas to work on the project, including forty who will come in May and spend three months building the roofs and ten in April who will spend a month working on
Hands for Hunger gets $20,000 boost for annual dinner
Conch fritters now available in the freezer section
Curry tips and recipes
ABC says The Bahamas is a great place to 'strike a pose'
No meat, thanks
No rest, no muscle
Lunch tips for the working woman
New Album 'Soul of Dreams'
Bahamas Greatest Loser competition starts today
Students' baskets, rugs, & pencil drawings open to the public
Caring for fruit trees
Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth. That's a favourite quote of Christopher Wells, an experienced fighter who wants to teach people how to unlock the power of their most devastating body part – their brain.
Chris is teaching Commando Krav Maga, a style of fighting that is based on your natural reactions. Keeping things simple is a guiding principle of Commando Krav Maga; effective rather than cool-looking.
The emphasis for Chris is on information and techniques that you can use in actual fighting situations.
Haiti Earthquake perspective from Nicolette Bethel
Ugly Betty Bahamas episode this Wednesday
Bahamas Pineapple Coleslaw
The bartering of sex
The Pros and Cons of diet pills
Why chocolate can kill your pet
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The National Prescription Drug Plan will provide free medications for 11 chronic, non-communicable diseases to 35,000 Bahamians in its initial stage, Tami Francis, Drug Plan Project Manager said Tuesday.
Mrs Francis said eight million dollars has been “set aside’ by officials of the National Insurance Board for Phase I of The Plan.
February is celebrated internationally as Heart Month, and you can take a stand against the Bahamas’ number one killer! Each year during Heart Month, we hear talk of heart disease, but are we truly listening.
According to the National Vital Statistics Reports created by the United States Center for Disease Control, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, England, and Canada, killing one person every 34 seconds in the United States alone.
Heart disease and stroke kills more women each year than cancer, tuberculosis,
More than 400 supporters walked their way to $8,000 for the Abaco chapter of the Cancer Society.
Organized by Leah Pinder, a breast cancer survivor of six years, the Breast Cancer Awareness Walkathon in Abaco included 415 registered participants.
The event was sponsored by
Smoking increases your risk for heart disease. It damages the walls of your arteries and leads to plaque build-up. It also reduces the amount of oxygen in your blood, and raises your heart rate and your blood pressure.
Ways to quit:
Employees at the Water and Sewerage Corporation donated $6,800 for relief efforts in Haiti and don't intend to stop there.
The donation will be used by the Bahamas Red Cross Society to transport water to Port-Au-Prince, Haiti's capital.
“Collecting items is one thing, but getting
On Sunday, the Warriors Cycling Club will hold BMX and Mountain Bike races with prizes as high as $2,000.
The 'No retreat! Speed and Skill ! BMX & Mountain Cycling Clash' includes several open categories as well as
Minister of Education Desmond Bannister said he was impressed by the campus, students and staff after a recent visit to the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI).
“The right direction for BTVI is the achievement of accreditation status so that students can feel confident that the training they receive at BTVI meets
The member clubs of the Bahamas Football Association’s senior men’s league are pleased to announce that it’s all systems go for the “Soccer for Haiti” earthquake relief charity matches to be held on Sunday January 31st 2010 at the Thomas A Robinson Stadium.
The latest sponsor and corporate citizen Rubins presented a check to the "Breathe Easy" campaign in memory of the late Roger Carron.
Duncan Town, Ragged Island -- A resurfaced airport runway, a dock and paved road are on the way for Ragged Island, and the 60 plus residents who live there are excited and looking forward to the new infrastructure.
One-hundred thousand dollars, 700 miles, seven islands, two wheels and one goal. This is the realization of a dream that real estate entrepreneur Mario Carey has ignited to make a difference in the lives of children with autism. Putting the "care" in Carey, he's committed to cycle through numerous Bahamian islands to raise awareness and money with every mile covered along the way.
The National Women's Week Committee members paid a visit to D. W. Davis Junior High School on Monday, November 23, 2009. One of the panelists was the Hon. Italia Johnson, first woman Speaker of the House Assembly.
Summit Insurance Co. Ltd, and Insurance Management (Bahamas) Limited Donate $22,000 for an Incubator to the Breathe Easy Campaign
On Friday, November 27th the popular art gallery PopopStudios located in Chippingham, New Providence hosted the opening of Susan Moir Mackay’s latest exhibit entitled “Paradox”.
Prime Minister and Mrs. Deloris Ingraham are shown this morning paying respects at Government House on the occasion of the death of Mrs. Beryl Hanna, wife of Governor-General Hon. Arthur D. Hanna. BIS Photo Peter Ramsay
The Bahamas has wasted too much public funds in granting contracts to persons who failed to perform the job, and the Government is seeking to remove political influence from the process of granting publicly tendered contracts, Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham told reporters Monday.
Inmates from Her Majesty’s Prison performed a skit at Government High School on Tuesday to encourage students to settle conflicts without resorting to violence.
The inmates are visiting various high schools as part of the activities planned by the Ministry of Labour and Social Development, Department of Rehabilitation Welfare Services’ Rehabilitation Week.
Declaring that the survival of Rum Cay was more important than individual needs, the two parties who had been disputing the ownership and operation of the remote island’s main source of income, Sumner Point Marina, announced today they would work together for what they agreed is “the betterment of the entire island.”
My colleagues and I are saddened to learn of the death of Mrs. Beryl Hanna, wife of the His Excellency Governor General Arthur Hanna, after a long illness.
NASSAU, The Bahamas---The Cabinet Office has announced that Daylight Saving Time will end at 2:00a.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2009, at which time The Bahamas will revert to Eastern Standard Time.
The Montagu Foreshore Steering Committee will host a public meeting Thursday to hear views of residents, vendors, businesses and others with an interest in the preservation and usage of the foreshore, a large parcel of property that extends east of the Nassau Yacht Club to the Royal Nassau Sailing Club and includes For Montagu.
BASRA’s “Evening of Elegance” will be hosted at the Old Fort Bay Club, and will feature an incredible line up of entertainment featuring Peanuts Taylor, Daddy Long Legs, MoJo from Elvina’s in Gregory Town Eleuthera, and The Long Island Connection. A wonderful door prize of two round trip business class tickets to London courtesy of American Airlines, and a bounty of superb raffle prizes to be drawn by Miss Bahamas International, Amanda Appleyard.
NASSAU, The Bahamas – Not many persons are offering for leadership positions at the Local Government level, last year’s elections showed.
Mr. Speaker,
I join my voice with all who have spoken or written expressing sadness at the passing of Sir Clement Maynard. Sir Clement served in parliament for the better part of the 30 years between 1967 and 1997; first in the Senate and then in this place where he was returned by his constituency on six consecutive occasions – Gambier twice and Yellow Elder four times.
Each year, organizers of The Bahamas Home and Builders Trade Show and Exhibition Show seek to not only make the show bigger and better, but also more in sync with what’s happening locally and globally. Therefore, it’s no surprise that as the world and The Bahamas battle a global recession, organizers Special Events Bahamas Limited have decided to dedicate this year’s event to “Combating and Surviving the Recession.”
The Ministry of Education wishes to respond to the disruptions in some of the schools which have been inflated and under normal circumstances would have been resolved by the administrators and teachers at the affected institution.
Basil Miller of the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources captured the Public Service Officer of the Year Award for 2009.
“If there is no struggle there is no progress. There are those who profess to favour freedom and yet deprecate agitation. They want crops without plowing up the ground. They want rain without thunder and lightning. They want the ocean without the awful roar of its many waters.”
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- Patrons of the Sir Charles Hayward Children's Library now have a greater selection of books to choose from thanks to a generous donation made by The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA) and Group of Companies.
NASSAU, Bahamas -- Kings Realty is joining hands with The Bahamas National Trust to host this year’s much anticipated Wine and Art Festival on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at The Retreat Gardens on Village Road.
NASSAU, Bahamas -- Kim Brockington, stage and film actress, is excited to present her one-woman show Zora to Bahamian audiences. Fresh from a critically-acclaimed performance at the National Black Theatre Festival in Winston-Salem North Carolina, Kim looks forward to bringing the play to Nassau. As she says, “I am coming to tell a story of a great woman who loved Bahamians!
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- The Keep Grand Bahama Clean (KGBC) committee, in conjunction with the Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA), kicked off third anniversary celebrations with a clean-up campaign in the Yeoman Wood subdivision on Saturday October 3rd.
NASSAU, Bahamas -- Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation’s acclaimed Business Empowerment for Entrepreneurs lecture series resumes Thursday (October 8), 7pm, at the National Centre for The Performing Arts, East Shirley Street.
NASSAU, Bahamas -- The House Select Committee appointed to investigate the disposition of all publicly held lands is to resume its hearing on Monday 5th October at the Police Headquarters Paul Farquaharson Building at 10:30 a.m.
The Downtown Revitalization Project will provide jobs for Bahamians and create a world-class tourist destination and environment, Minister of the Environment the Hon. Earl Deveaux said September 7, 2009.
“Plans are underway to provide jobs for Bahamians and to transform downtown into a world-class environment,” Minister Deveaux told a partnership meeting
NASSAU, Bahamas -- Under the Patronage of The Right Honourable Hubert A. Ingraham, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas & Mrs. Ingraham, The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas cordially invites you to attend the official opening of the historic exhibition
NASSAU, Bahamas -- Representatives from the Rotary Club of East Nassau visited T.G. Glover Primary School bearing generous gifts of school supplies and back packs for the children. The supplies included twelve cases of back to school material for writing and craft supplies.
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- In keeping with the bank's commitment to assist in developing the communities in which we live and conduct business, Commonwealth Bank is taking its corporate responsibility seriously by recognizing a need and giving back to the community in a big way by assisting Bahamian students with 'Back-2-School’ supplies.
FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA – Grand Bahama can finally boast of its own dedicated TV station with the launch of Grand Bahama TV, or GBTV, this week.
NASSAU, Bahamas -- Students and staff at Lyford Cay International School are celebrating their BGCSE and BJC exam results.
REEPORT, Grand Bahama -- On Monday September 7th, 2009 at 12:30p.m at the Police Headquarters Conference Room, in Grand Bahama, The Carry Your Candle, Light The Bahamas Organization hosted a press conference to announce plans for it’s September 2009 national focus , “FORGIVENESS.”
Technically trained dancers, male and female, ages 16 and older are needed for a new performance company in Nassau.
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This morning at 7:15 am, a 33,000 volt underground Cable at BEC's Blue Hills Power Station faulted.
This resulted in an islandwide outage as all generators tripped off-line in New Providence
In their quest to continue to wage war against breast cancer as well as offer hope and support to hundreds of women infected with the disease in The Bahamas, members of The Surgical Suite Sister Sister Breast Cancer Support Group will hold their fifth Annual Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, September 5 at 7:30 a.m. at the Sheraton Resort on Cable Beach. Tickets for the event is $35.00.
In appreciation of their dedicated service given to the Salvation Army and to the people of Grand Bahama Island, Executives of The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited along with local government officials, presented a token of appreciation to Lt. Colonel Danny Morrow and Lt. Colonel Esther Morrow for their time served here at the Grand Bahama Island branch of the Salvation Army.
Proving that being the oldest and most established doesn't mean that you're not on the cutting edge, HGChristie and its agents continue to respond to the changing global and economic climate. Through implementation and focus of sustainable development and growth, HGChristie is responding to today's market demands.
Health outcomes are expected to dramatically improve in this remote fishing and diving community following opening of the new Community Health Centre here, Friday.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources hereby announces that the Fisheries Regulations governing marine turtles have been amended to give full protection to all marine turtles found in Bahamian waters by prohibiting the harvesting, possession, purchase and sale of turtles, their parts and eggs. The new regulations also prohibits the molestation of marine turtle nests.
A’s, A’s and more A’s earned by thousands of students from across The Bahamas who received ‘A’ grades on their report cards for 2009, filled a gigantic barrel at Custom Computers Know How Store on Cable Beach as the company held the official drawing for its Second Annual A’s For Excellence Program on Saturday August 15, 2009.
Under the theme, “Communicate… Lead… Succeed!” toastmasters in The Bahamas hopes to emphasize a renewed concentration on the basic aim of their founder Dr. Ralph C. Smedley’s dream. Dr. Smedley’s dream was simply to help men and women develop the skills of, “Better Speaking, Listening & Thinking” - Vital skills that promote self actualization, enhance leadership,
NASSAU, Bahamas -- With weeks to go until thousands of school children fill school yards, hallways and classrooms, Commonwealth Bank repeated its role as education’s guardian angel, presenting the Ministry of Education with 10,000 backpacks.
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA) donated to the Royal Bahamas Police Fore two new Segway two-wheeled, self-balancing electronic vehicles.
NASSAU, Bahamas - The People’s Republic of China have awarded four Bahamian students with full scholarships to pursue tertiary level education at various institutions in China, over the next four years.
NASSAU, Bahamas -- Under the patronage of the Jamaican Honorary Consul, Mr. Patrick Hanlan, OD, the Hummingbirds Association, an Association of Jamaicans resident in the Bahamas wish to invite all Jamaicans and supporters of Jamaica to the religious service celebrating the 47th anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence under the theme “I Believe In Jamaica.”
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- On Tuesday, Grand Bahama Airport Company (GBAC) successfully conducted a full-scale airport emergency response exercise. “Operation Mike Alpha” was designed to test the emergency preparedness of first-response agencies, government departments and private sector entities.
NASSAU, Bahamas -- Kim and Ben Bush from Columba, Maryland, U.S.A. selected The Bahamas for their recent destination wedding. The wedding was planned by Professional Bahamas Weddings and held at Compass Point Beach Resort in Nassau.
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- History was made recently when two institutions of education, one secondary and the other, tertiary, held a joint graduation ceremony.
NASSAU, Bahamas – With the theme ‘Towards a common loftier goal’, The Bahamas is celebrating 36 years of Independence.
Minister of Housing, the Hon. Kenneth Russell, as he addressed the the Chamber of Commerce's Meet the Ministers Forum, June 25. (BIS photo/Letisha Henderson)NASSAU, The Bahamas -- The Government has spent about $3 million to repair 303 homes since 2007, Minister of Housing the Hon. Kenneth Russell said. With the costs ranging from $1,000 to $40,000 per home, residences in New Providence, Grand Bahama, Exuma and Abaco have been repaired.
FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA, JUNE 24, 2009—A weekend full of magic and comedy is in store for all ages July 3-4 in Grand Bahama as world class entertainers bringing their talents to the island.
Nassau, Bahamas—Tough budget cuts are challenging the Bahamas National Trust's management of the country's natural resources, national parks, and protected areas, executive director Eric Carey said.
Wednesday, 24th June, 2009 - Freeport, Grand Bahama Island—It was an exhilarating day for some 70+ young ladies attending this year’s 2009 Sharon Smith’s Basketball Camp.
Youngsters are signing up like never before for next week’s GB Premier League Soccer Camp.
Nassau, Bahamas - With the restoration of the former Collins House on Shirley Street, the Antiquities, Monuments and Museums Corporation (AMMC) is leading the way as downtown Nassau gets a facelift.
NASSAU, Bahamas – The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture has invested $185,000 in the success of the Fresh Start Programme, Minister the Hon Desmond Bannister confirmed.
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- Two weeks ago three sixth grade students at Lucaya International School asked their fellow schoolmates, family and the GB Community to help them collect nonperishable foods for the Grand Bahama Children’s Home.
Demand for ‘First Day Covers’ of the ‘Potcake Commorative Stamp Issue’ is reaching fever pitch proportions, in Nassau and most notably in Abaco, where it is not only the ‘talk of the town’ but artist, Alton R. Lowe, resident of Green Turtle Cay is being inundated with orders to a point almost unprecedented in his vast experience as ‘artist to the stamps.’
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- Last Saturday hundreds of Grand Bahama political colleagues, businessmen and women, family and friends came out to the Grand Bahama Yacht Club to bid farewell to Senator Kay Smith.
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- In this time of economic uncertainty, now more than ever, companies are searching to make an investment when hiring.
WEST END, Grand Bahama – Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham said Sunday that he was impressed with the progress of an ongoing conch shell cleanup programme in West End
NASSAU, Bahamas -- Khaalis Rolle, Chief Marketing Officer at Bahamas Ferries, was elected president of The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce during its recent 2009 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the British Colonial Hilton.
NASSAU, Bahamas -- The Cancer Society Ball Committee raised $105,000 for the Cancer Society.
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- Fred Cooper, Bahamasair Northern Director with responsibility for Grand Bahama shakes hands with Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham at the Grand Bahama International Airport on Sunday, May 31, 2009.
ELEUTHERA -- The Ministry of Public Works and Transport will conduct a “remedial exercise” to repair the erosion at Three Islands Dock in North Eleuthera.
NASSAU, Bahamas -- Bahamian youngsters are embracing the Governor General's Youth Award programme.
NASSAU, Bahamas - After undergoing major renovation, the Performing Arts Centre of the College of the Bahamas was officially opened during the 20th annual ‘Colour of Harmony’ exposition on May 26 which featured the artistic talents of students.
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- Big-hearted Freeport businessmen may be finding the economy tough but are still ready to help out those less fortunate than themselves.
Nassau, Bahamas – The Ministry of Public Works and Transport and Bahamas Construction International Limited have signed a $2.3 million contract for the structural refurbishment of Prince George Wharf and installation of mooring bollards there.
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- For their Sixth Grade Final Exhibition at Lucaya International School, (left to right) Acacia Bain, Jade Dobinson, and Nikolas Olssen have been studying children’s rights and how children are affected by poverty, abuse or being orphaned.
NASSAU, Bahamas — Lyford Cay Foundation, Inc. has made a $25,000 donation to The Salvation Army of The Bahamas to support its three feeding centres, which have experienced a sharp rise in the number of people seeking assistance during these tough economic times.
NASSAU, Bahamas -The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and its emergency support teams staged a three-day exhibition at the Mall at Marathon to underscore the importance of disaster preparedness.
EXUMA -- Captain Robert Arrington and the Florida-based 'Reel Adventures' crew came out to experience Staniel Cay and the Exumas in mid-February 2009.
NASSAU -- Education has found its muse. Fashion! Two hundred guests supported education and the Doctors Hospital Dr. Meyer Rassin Foundation as patrons made their way to Luciano’s of Chicago to enjoy a luncheon and fashion show “Dollars for Scholars” to raise scholarship monies for Bahamian students studying in the healthcare field.
Public Works and Transport Minister Neko Grant is pictured with contractors who received contracts to reconstruct and resurface Abaco roads and construct sidewalks in Cooper’s Town on Thursday, May 21, 2009.
NASSAU, Bahamas – T G Glover Primary School honoured 28 of their teachers during a special Appreciation Assembly on Friday, May 22.
MARSH HARBOUR, Abaco -- The Ministry of Works and Vancouver Airport Services signed a contract for the terminal design of the new Marsh Harbour International Airport.
A commercial fishery operation targeting the invasive Lionfish species could produce a "win-win” situation for the Bahamian economy, fishing industry and the environment, a leading environmental consultant told Tribune Business Wednesday, generating the perfect ‘triple bottom line’ impact.
NASSAU, Bahamas --- The two new aircraft commissioned Monday by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force will improve its reconnaissance and maritime efforts by providing surveillance over larger areas while assisting in the strategic deployment of surface crafts.
Contestants in the Miss Bahamas Universe Pageant along with committee members paid a courtesy call on Governor General His Excellency Arthur D. Hanna at Government House
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is readying shelters throughout the country as the 2009 Atlantic Hurricane Season approaches.
Miss Bahamas World Tinnyse Johnson, Executives of Miss Bahamas World Organization, and contestants in the 2009 pageant paid a courtesy call on the Governor General, His Excellency Arthur Hanna on Monday, May 11, 2009 at Government House.
Freeport, Grand Bahama – The Year 2 class of Lucaya International School became true tourism ambassadors this week as they created unique posters to welcome the Commonwealth Local Government delegates and regular tourists to Grand Bahama.
The Grand Bahama Power Company is staying true to their mantra - Keeping Grand Bahama’s Future Bright, each day with their commitment to their Corporate Lands for Learning project
Remarks to Opening Plenary of the 5th Commonwealth Local Government Conference - Freeport, Grand Bahama, by Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham
The Chief Justice has advised His Excellency, the Governor-General, that the Honourable Mr. Justice Lyons, Senior Justice, has given notice that he will retire as a justice of the Supreme Court with effect from 1 August 2009.
On Wednesday, a local property owner, checking the condition of his seawall along the southeast side of the Grand Lucaya Canal, found a CAR sunken slighly east of mid-channel of the main canal.
Freeport, Grand Bahama -- The team of Carry Your Candle, Light The Bahamas has a mission, and that is to stir up love in action within the communities of the Bahamas and to create awareness of brotherly love.
Minister of the Environment the Hon. Earl Deveaux, planted a horseflesh mahogany tree at the St. George's High School, Freeport
NASSAU, The Bahamas --- Public Service Broadcasting is expected to diversify programming at the state-owned Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (BCB) by accommodating diverse interests, tastes and concerns, National Security Minister Tommy Turnquest told Parliament Wednesday. It will also provide a vital space for free expression, editorial independence and open debate, he added.
Coral Harbour Base (RBDF) -- Family members and friends of the four (4) marines killed in action 29 years ago during the sinking of HMBS Flamingo, will join the Officers and Marines of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force for a brief ceremony at the Coral Harbour base on Monday May 11th 2009 at 8:30 a.m.
Mr Deveaux (left) holding a piece of locally harvested pine after it passed through the saw, is pictured with Foreign Affairs Minister Brent Symonette. (BIS photo/Patrick Hanna) The Government has granted $300,000 to the Bahamas National Trust to expand public access to Harold and Wilson Pond Parks, Bonefish Pond, and the wetlands at Skyline Drive using pine from the local forest, Environment Minister Earl Deveaux confirmed.
NASSAU, Bahamas – Local Chefs from thirteen different restaurants are busy preparing to showcase exciting new creations or their well-loved signature fare to guests of Paradise Plates, Hands For Hunger’s first annual fundraiser event being held on Saturday, May 23rd from 7 – 11 p.m. at the Atlantis Crown Ballroom.
The Caribbean Central American Action and the National Emergency Management Agency held a Disaster Management and Recovery Workshop in Freeport, Grand Bahama on April 30, 2009.
Full two-year scholarships to Keiser University, Florida were awarded to Raynard Salesman and Latonia Seymour on Friday. Pictured from left are Ben Shank, Keiser University representative; Herbert Brown Managing Director, PHA; Dr Hubert Minnis, Minister of Health, and Philabertha Carter, Director of Projects, PHA. (BIS photo/Patrick Hanna)Nassau, Bahamas - Bahamians Raynard Salesman and Latonia Seymour were awarded two-year full scholarships to Keiser University, Florida to train as laboratory technicians.
Nassau, Bahamas – Students from more than 30 schools gathered at the R. M. Bailey Park on Thursday to celebrate the second annual ‘Peace Rally 2009’, organized by coordinators of the Urban Renewal Livable Neighbourhood Programme.
Winners of the first annual youth photography competition jointly held by the Grand Bahama Labyrinth and Garden of the Groves were announced Friday. Medals were awarded to two of the first prize winners present and other outstanding entrants were recognised during the ceremony held with friends and family on the grounds of the Grand Bahama Labyrinth in Lucaya.
We are very excited to report that the 2009 Ride for Hope has raised nearly $230,000, and - monies are still coming in!
Nassau, Bahamas - Bahamians Raynard Salesman and Latonia Seymour were awarded two-year full scholarships to Keiser University, Florida to train as laboratory technicians.
“So how many miles IS it from Gordons to Stella Maris?” Mario Carey is puzzling this one over. “Some say 90 miles, others 93.” Carey is calculating the distance from one end of Long Island to the other and he chuckles at the thought of checking with locals, who are likely to provide a number with more authority in their voice than fact in their calculation. “Not a good idea to find out on the road,” he laughs.
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – New Providence Development Company Limited and Old Fort Bay recently donated $10,000 to become the naming sponsor of Hands For Hunger’s first annual fundraiser - Paradise Plates.
Freeport, Grand Bahama -- On Friday, May 1st, 2009, the Carry Your Candle, Light The Bahamas committee will officially launch the Carry Your Candle, Light The Bahamas [C.Y.C.L.T.B.] Campaign.
Eden Cox, a nine year-old, fourth grade student of Xavier’s Lower School was announced the winner of the Dolphin Encounters Baby Naming Contest.
On Friday, 24th April 2009 Miss Tia Duncombe, a student of the Grand Bahama Catholic High School emerged as winner of the second annual ‘The Customer 1st Associates Ltd.’ High School Speech and Debate Contest. The competition took place at the Foster B. Pestaina Parish Hall of Pro-Cathedral, Christ The King.
The Grand Bahama Port Authority Limited spearheaded the ‘Keep Grand Bahama Clean’ Campaign, in conjunction with the Department of Environmental Health Services, Urban Renewal Programme and Sanitation Services.
Hundreds of mourners, friends, family, fans, and dignitaries said their final farewells to beloved Bahamian entertainer Cyril "Dry Bread" Ferguson on Saturday at Church of God Temple.
The celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of the Commonwealth will be highlighted with a reception at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday evening hosted by Queen Elizabeth as Head of the Commonwealth.
The economic future looks bright for today's Bahamian teens after scores of them proved that they can live debt free after putting $1,000 to good use during last Saturday's Providing Money Skills Youth Need For Life financial workshop.
The Environment Ministry’s beautification programme is being embraced by New Providence’s traditional communities.
West End, Grand Bahama - After many years of waiting on the government to assist with cleaning up their community, residents of West End say they are tired of waiting and have begun the process themselves.
Lyford Cay International School is pleased to partner with Super Value in celebrating Earth Day.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, Archie Nairn told the 27 graduates of the National Youth Service Restorative Programme that life is full of choices, and the choices that they make today would determine the kind of person they would become tomorrow.
In keeping with its new vision “To better the lives of the Grand Bahama community, and by extension, The Bahamas through the unique features offered by our island”, The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited announced in a press conference on Thursday, April 16th, their agreement to partner with the YMCA and Basketball Travelers, Inc. by donating $15,000.00 towards the refurbishment of the YMCA’s basketball court floor.
There is news in the Bahamian book world! After almost three years in the writing, a true story has now been published and released about life on a small island in the Central Bahamas during the mid-90s.
Under the theme "Spring in the Garden" a very successful Easter Celebration took place at the Garden of the Groves this past Saturday. Over 500 residents and visitors enjoyed spending the day at the beautifully restored Garden.
On Thursday April 2nd, Dr. Judson Eneas addressed the Rotary Club of West Nassau at Graycliff Restaurant. Dr. Eneas’ topic was 'Men’s Health.' He spoke on the topics of prostate cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
The ongoing devolution of specialty healthcare services from the tertiary care level to the primary care clinics will allow for easier access to those services at the clinical or community level, while facilitating the enhanced clinical management of conditions and diseases for the prevention of secondary complications, Minister of Health Dr. the Hon. Hubert A. Minnis said Tuesday.
Hands For Hunger, the non-profit, humanitarian organization committed to the elimination of hunger and the reduction of food waste in The Bahamas is teaming up with local chefs for its first annual fundraiser entitled “Paradise Plates.”
Grand Bahama's newly re-opened Garden of the Groves invites everyone to enjoy "Spring in the Garden" and a host of other family-oriented activities over the Easter weekend.
The Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC), canner of Coca-Cola, has joined the ‘Keep The Bahamas Clean, Green and Pristine’ programme; donating 37 garbage dumpsters to the Government.
The Government of The Bahamas is in the midst of an ambitious drive to provide even greater access to healthcare and health institutions for all Bahamians, Health Minister Dr. the Hon. Hubert Minnis said in his address to the monthly meeting of the Nurses Association of The Bahamas Monday.
The Bahamas Writers Summer Institute, in collaboration with the College of the Bahamas School of English Studies, is a Caribbean centered creative writing program that brings together beginning and experienced writers in an exploration of craft, theory, and the relationship between imagination and culture.
The Ministry of the Environment is spearheading a programme to stem the erosion of coastal areas by ridding the country of invasive plants not native to The Bahamas such as casaurina and Hawaiian sea grape (scaevola).
FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA, APRIL 5, 2009 – The focus was on fashion Friday night as BASRA (Bahamas Air-Sea Rescue Association) Grand Bahama held a fundraising event for its work in the northern Bahamas. Nearly 150 local residents came out in support of the not-for-profit organisation which provides search, rescue and recovery for those at sea.
NICHOLLS TOWN - The agricultural potential of Andros has caught the attention of China’s Ambassador to The Bahamas His Excellency Hu Dingxian.
Twenty-three schools throughout The Bahamas will be competing in the IBS Build-A-Bridge Challenge on April 23rd at the Holy Trinity Church Activity Center. The Challenge is a science competition in which 10th and 11th grade students build a lightweight, load bearing bridge using only Popsicle sticks and all purpose glue.
Nassau, Bahamas – The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council; the final court of appeal of The Bahamas, affects “the lives of Bahamians, the region and people in the wider common-law world,” Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Senator the Hon. Michael Barnett said Monday.
Jack Hayward High School have once again demonstrated their culinary skills in the finals of the Young Chef of the Year contest, held last week in New Providence.
NASSAU, Bahamas --- The Royal Bahamas Police Force has the capability and the know-how to reverse the crime, criminality, violence and anti-social behaviour currently impacting the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, Commissioner of Police Reginald Ferguson said Tuesday.
The 3rd Annual Miss Grand Bahama Beauty Pageant is one step away from crowning the new Miss Grand Bahama for 2009/2010. We have six beautiful young intelligent women competing for the prestigious title of Miss Grand Bahama.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) accepted a cheque donation from the Bahamas Christian Council (BCC) during a presentation on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at NEMA’s office, Churchill Building, Nassau.
Students of Uriah McPhee Primary School celebrated Commonwealth Day Monday. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)Nassau, Bahamas – Employees of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture joined the staff and students of Uriah McPhee Primary School as they celebrated Commonwealth Day Monday. Commonwealth Day is the annual celebration of the Commonwealth of nations held on the second Monday in March.
Director General of Tourism in the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Vernice Walkine presents some of the plans and objectives to improve the state of the tourism sector in Grand Bahama.
Recognising the extensive import food bill and the shortages experienced after each hurricane, The Bahamas has embarked on a mission to grow as much of its food as possible, Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources the Hon. Lawrence Cartwright said at the opening of the 2nd Annual Agricultural, Marine Resources and Agribusiness Expo.
On Saturday, Feb 28, 2009, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham and Minister of National Security with Responsibility for Broadcasting Tommy Turnquest were present and spoke during the official opening of the new TV station BCN – Bahama Christian Network – in Murphy Town, Abaco. The station, owned and operated by Radio Abaco broadcaster Silbert Mills, was made possible through its granting of a national television license which was received late in 2008.
The Abaco Beach Resort at Boat Harbour’s new family entertainment programs and special events delight Resort guests, visitors to the Island and locals alike. In true traditional Bahamian fashion, the Resort proudly offers an array of exciting events and uplifting Island entertainment, earning the title, 'Entertainment Capital of the Abacos!' One of the newest programmes the resort now offers is their unique 'Bahama Buddies' Kids Club.
Greetings by Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham Prime Minister at Dinner in Honour of H.E. Hui Liangyn Vice Premier, State Council People’s Republic of China 17 February 2009.
In an extensive whirlwind tour of Grand Bahama, Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China Hui Liangyu reviewed the many major investments and developments that have been key to that islands growth and development.
The Reverend Michael Pinder, Pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Pinders’ Point, joined by Progressive Liberal Party Members of Parliament the Hon Obie Wilchcombe for West End & Bimini, and Dr. Bernard Nottage for Bain & Grant’s Towns, will be the special guests at the Annual Prayer Breakfast being held by the Eight Mile Rock Branch No. 2 of the PLP this coming Saturday, February 21, 2009.
The culmination of an 11-month project was realised on Thursday at the official opening of the newly constructed bridge at Lucayan National Park in eastern Grand Bahama. The event, attended by government officials and Bahamas National Trust representatives, was greatly anticipated as the bridge plays a vital role in the tourism product of Grand Bahama.
Senator the Honourable Dr. Jacinta Higgs, Chairperson of the Clifton Heritage Authority advises the public that work on phase one of the Clifton Heritage National Park is progressing well and when completed, Bahamians and tourists alike will be able to enjoy the various historical and natural features of the Park.
The art works of well known and emerging artists of Grand Bahama’s artistic community will be officially unveiled Friday February 13th at the Glory Banks Art Gallery at the Rand Nature Centre by Senator Katherine Smith.
Something just wasn’t right. Julia Munroe-Neilly’s food bill kept going up but the amount of groceries she was bringing home kept going down. She decided to do something about it. She enrolled in the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources’ backyard gardening project.
Infants born at the Princess Margaret Hospital recently were the recipients of safety car seats donated jointly by the Rotary Club of East Nassau and Multi Discount Furniture Company. The donation was part of a Christmas card promotion that the Rotary Club began in December, the proceeds of which were used to purchase car seats with the beneficiary being the Pediatric Wards at the Princess Margaret Hospital.
Four outstanding employees and 20 retirees received special honours recently at the 3rd Annual Ministry of Tourism Signature Awards (MOTSA).
Tourism high performers received a spectacular show of gratitude January 30, when winners of the 13th Annual Cacique Awards were revealed at the awards ceremony at the Rainforest Theatre.
Hundreds of masked people, adorned in colorful beads, gathered at Xanadu Beach Hotel Friday night, January 30th, for the annual Children’s Home fundraiser. Despite the winds, rain and cold temperatures, many Grand Bahamians made the effort for a very worthy cause. Guests went all out, dressing in bright colours, wearing masks and even traditional outfits for the fun Mardi Gras themed party.
The viability of the Nassau grouper is under the microscope. Once a commonly landed commercial species in the Caribbean, it is now considered to be threatened.
The new, state-of-the-art Oncology Centre at the Princess Margaret Hospital opened Thursday amidst great expectations for the future diagnosis, management, treatment and care of cancer patients in The Bahamas.
In early November 2008 veteran Physical Education teacher at Jack Hayward High School, Phil Page, celebrated his half-century birthday. This in itself was not remarkable, but what he did on the day was. The island's number one endurance athlete ran 50 miles to celebrate the event.
At a press conference held Monday at police headquarters in Freeport, Commissioner of Police Reginald Ferguson announced that the newly appointed commander of police for Grand Bahama Island is Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Marvin Dames.
The Minister of National Security, Hon. Tommy Turnquest, led a delegation of government officials to Jamaica on 8 January 2009, to observe the Government of Jamaica’s Electronic Monitoring of Offenders Pilot Project.
Lyford Cay Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce that its Gifts and Grants Committee is currently accepting applications from Bahamian non-profit and charitable organisations who wish to apply for an award.
The Ministry of Tourism & Aviation's Training & Education Department along with the Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board, The Bahamas Hotel Association, The College of The Bahamas and other industry stakeholders have teamed up to strengthen training efforts in the tourism sector on Grand Bahama Island.
Health officials at the Bahamas Primary Health Care Training Centre, located at the Fox Hill Clinic, will launch a one thousand pound challenge to battle growing CNCDs within the Fox Hill Community beginning mid-January, 2009 in a bid to fight the growing number of persons who are either obese or overweight.
Contribution to Debate on a Resolution to Assume $50 million of the Debt of the Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) for the Redevelopment of the Lynden Pindling International Airport
Plans are being fast-tracked for the construction of three new operating theatres and recovery room space at the Princess Margaret Hospital, which is expected to “positively impact” the waiting time for surgical procedures at the state-owned healthcare facility, Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Hubert Minnis said.
Hundreds gathered on the lawn of Collins House, Shirley Street as Governor General Arthur D. Hanna clicked on the lights in the garden launching the Antiquities, Monuments & Museums Corporation’s (AMMC) “Festival of Lights” celebration.
Minister of State for Culture, the Hon. Charles Maynard conducted a walkthrough of the route for the 2008 Esso Junior Junkanoo Parade alongside representatives from the Royal Bahamas Police Force and other Junkanoo partners Monday.
The police have issued road closure and parking information for the Junior Junkanoo parade on December 11th, Boxing Day Junkanoo December 26th, and New Year's Day parade.
The Commissioner of St. Lucie County, Florida, Doug Coward and public relations and marketing executives are visiting Grand Bahama as guests of the Ministry of Tourism, as they seek to build business and tourism partnerships between St. Lucie County and Grand Bahama Island.
SPRING CITY, Abaco – The Government’s housing programme continues on the island of Abaco, with 76 homes under construction in Spring City and the Ministry of Housing offering local residents additional fully serviced lots to carry out their own construction both in Spring City and the Central Pines Subdivision in Marsh Harbour.
Commander Stephen Russell, Director of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), accepted a cheque for $4,333 from the six townships, district council and people of Central Eleuthera for the Hurricane Ike relief efforts for Inagua residents. The presentation was made at the NEMA office in the Churchill Building, Nassau, Wednesday, November 26, 2008.
The leaders of 14 Junkanoo groups accepted cheque donations from a noted corporate sponsor to assist with preparations for the upcoming Boxing and New Year’s Day parades – donations lauded by the Minister with responsibility for Junkanoo.
Christmas is a time when hearts are light and the spirit of giving fills the air. A time when merriment and joy pervade, a time when families, friends and co-workers gather to celebrate…
Minister of State for Culture Charles Maynard said recently that some Junkanoo groups are having trouble accessing money because of the tough economic times.
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After a grueling full day of intense auditions, the judges of You Got Talent? have determined the 18 finalists that will move on to the live stage show on Saturday, November 22. It was a challenging task of choosing the most entertaining acts that will compete next weekend for the cash prize and the opportunity for major international exposure.
In keeping with the Ministry of Environment’s Plant a Million Tree Campaign, Minister of the Environment the Hon. Earl Deveaux planted coconut trees on land cleared for a community park in the R. E. Cooper/Florence Gardens subdivision
The three Rotary Clubs on Grand Bahama present Guy Fawkes on the beach, Sunday November 9th, 2008 from 4pm onwards at the Margaritaville Sand Bar, Mather Town.
In 2008 Rotary International celebrates 103 years of existence, and through the Rotary Foundation and its’ member clubs, much needed assistance has been given to the needy throughout the Bahamas and the world.
The Grand Bahama Children’s Home brings light into the lives of our children everyday. Children from troubled homes, neglected and often abused learn to flourish and thrive again in the comforting and joyful environment of the home. Seeing these young faces smile is a daily reward for the efforts that go into the running of this establishment.
Minister of National Security Tommy Turnquest said The Bahamas has a lot to be proud of as the country has accomplished much during its short 35 years as an independent nation. Giving the keynote address at the National Pride Day celebrations in Rawson Square yesterday, Turnquest said that as the country gets ready to celebrate its birthday this year, Bahamians ought not forget how far they have come and just how much the country has accomplished in a little over three decades.
A shift in spending habits to say nothing of consumer appetite is nibbling away at the bottom line of sit-down restaurants across Nassau as Bahamians increasingly opt to take away their meals.
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