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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.
Click the link to for a link to the trailer.
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
New Album 'Soul of Dreams'
Bahamas Greatest Loser competition starts today
Students' baskets, rugs, & pencil drawings open to the public
Caring for fruit trees
The Bahamian movie Rain starts at 8pm tonight on Showtime (channel 62 on Cable Bahamas).
Rain tells the story of a young girl who comes to Nassau after her grandmother's death forces her to leave Ragged Island. There she struggles with the big city and dealing with a destructive mother she has never known.
Read more for more show times, movie info and a review.
'The Kindly Ones' is in the final stages before release, one of two films on the agenda of local playwright and Tribune reporter Rupert Missick.
Exploring two opposing views of family, the film features a dark storyline that includes murder.
The movie was inspired by the ancient Greek tragedy, The Eumenides part of The Oresteia trilogy.
NCity released their new single ' Dancing in the Rain' to a packed crowd at the Bambu Nightclub last Thursday. Check out the video and links to the artists.
The club was packed sith supporters including singer/songwriter Terneille “TaDa” Burrows and Leah Eneas.
Another year has arrived for the glitz and glamour of the 82nd Academy Awards. With just 33 days left till Oscar night, there were some few changes and, yes, we all know that Avatar would steal the show. The new Best Picture Category had ten nominees this year.
The trial of the Senator and Paramedic accused of trying to extort $25 million from actor John Travolta will begin in September this year. Last week the court set the date of the new trial for September 16.
The trial is connected to Travolta's 16-year-old son, Jett, who died after a seizure at his family's vacation home in Grand Bahama.
Progressive Liberal Party senator, Pleasant Bridgewater, and paramedic Tarino Lightbourne are accused of
Anyone who wants to party and help Haiti this weekend can head to the Hardrock Cafe at 9pm tonight.
Entrance is $15 with two cans of food and $20 without. Money from the show is going towards relief efforts in Haiti.
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”.
the little pink party™ Holiday Edition presented by BTC is a field trip into the world of all things fashionable and scrumptious this holiday season.
Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham told reporters Monday that he expects the new Sandals Resort in Exuma to be a very successful operation, adding that over 400 persons are expected to be employed at the property once construction work is completed there.
The Bahamas International Film Festival announced Tuesday that the indie dramas "Children of God" and "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' By Sapphire" will open and close its sixth annual festival, which runs Dec. 10-17 on Paradise Island and Nassau.
Our faces go white when we scan the inside of the beat-up eight-seater plane. Its propellers protest loudly as the young pilot makes himself comfortable in the miniscule cockpit which carries a dusty manual entitled, How to operate a plane.
One million. That’s how many people have attended the Jensen Beach Pineapple Festival since its inception in 1988, according to Ron Rose, executive director of the Jensen Beach Chamber of Commerce.
Duck on a cruise
Disney Bahamas is the latest cruise ship to catch the water-ride craze.
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, 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!
The audiotape of President Barack Obama calling Kanye West a "jackass" for hijacking Taylor Swift's acceptance speech during the VMAs hits the internet.
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
FREEPORT, BAHAMAS -- Grand Bahama-based Keen i Media was recently hired to shoot a behind-the-scenes video for a celebrity photo shoot at The COVE at Atlantis.
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.
History was made in The Bahamas on Sunday, August 23rd, when Miss Venezuela was crowned Miss Universe for the second consecutive year.
“I feel honoured to be representing my country in this way,” said nineteen-year old Stefanía Fernández, “It’s very exciting that we brought the crown home again to our country.”
Shakespeare in Paradise, designed to be an annual international theatre festival that will place The Bahamas on a global level, will soon be making its way to the stage. Based on similar festivals such as Scotland’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe and this region’s Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA), this event will take place in Nassau October 5th-12th, 2009 at various local venues including The College of The Bahamas, the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas, The Hub, Graycliff and The Marley Resort.
BahamasLocal.com interviews Miss Netherlands 2009 at the Miss Universe 2009 Pageant.
The 19 year old beauty was born on 02/04/1990 in the hospital of Zwolle, The Netherlands. Miss Netherlands has also been Twittering since arriving in Nassau.
The people in Nassau had the opportunity to share a moment with the 2009 Miss Universe contestants during the float parade down West Bay street held on Thursday. The floats went from Arawak Cay to Crystal Palace Casino.
NASSAU, Bahamas – It was an evening of glamour and glitz as the 84 Miss Universe contestants participated in the Evening Gown competition.
Miss Universe contestants have descended on the Bahamas and official activities for the 58th Miss Universe pageant are underway in the Bahamas. Contestants from 85 countries have been arriving on in Nassau since August 2.
The annual Miss Universe 2009 beauty pageant will happen on August 23 at the Imperial Ballroom, Atlantis Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas.
Many are awaiting who will be the successor of Miss Universe 2008, Dayana Mendoza from Venezuela. This year, 84 countries have sent their delegates. A short video showing their names, countries and photos of their swimsuit and evening gown can be watched below.
9:21pm - The Evening Gown competition is now starting.. First up is
Miss Albania - Black & white floral with a halter neck ball gown red shoes
Miss Angola - Lime green with diamonete very whispy floaty chiffon material
Miss Argentina - Blue with silver sequence fitted ball gown with chiffon material
Miss Aruba - Deep pink & black floaty chiffon material with a floral corsage
8:46pm – Moving right along. Next we shall meet.....
Miss Korea – Nari , “23 year old Miss Korea is 2 years in University”
Miss Kosovo – Marigona Dragusha, “Wants to own her own dance hall one day. Miss Kosovo is 23 years old”
Miss Lebanon – Martine Andraos, “4 years ago attended her mums graduation ceremony and was so proud.”
Miss Malaysia – Joannabelle Ng, “21 year old once burned her body in a fire stunt and it took 8 months to recover.”
6:40pm – I arrived at Atlantis on Paradise Island and the bridge traffic is starting to get busy for tonight's big event - The 2009. Miss Universe pageant. Upon arriving at the Imperial Ballroom, I start to feel the excitement and the buzz of Miss Universe.
NASSAU, Bahamas – The AIDS Foundation was chosen the recipient of the State Gift Auction – an important component of the Miss Universe Competition, held August 13 at Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort.
6:41pm – Final preparations are being made to the area around the beautiful Cain Pool at the Cove, Atlantis, Paradise Island. Cain is known for having great music, and this evening is no different. As the DJ sets up, sounds range from the latest in dance and pop to reggae.
Miss Tanzania, Illuminata Wize poses for a photo at the Cain Pool at the Cove, Atlantis at the VIP Pool party hosted yesterday evening where contestants and reigning Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza got the chance to mingle with each other and guests.
Miss Philippines, Bianca Manalo poses for a photo at the Cain Pool at the Cove, Atlantis at the VIP Pool party hosted August 14th, 2009 where contestants and reigning Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza got the chance to mingle with each other and guests.
The Fashion Showcase took place at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort August 12, 2009. The 84 delegates are in Nassau competing for the title of Miss Universe 2009 that will air Live on the NBC Television Network August 23, 2009 at 9:00 PM ET from ATLANTIS, Paradise Island, Bahamas. Click to see the pictures..
Miss Universe 2009 Fashion Showcase - Live at the Sheraton Hotel, Nassau Bahamas.
6:10pm - People are starting to queue up at the entrance of the Sheraton Hotel which is hosting this years Miss Universe 2009 Fashion Show.
The press are starting to arrive and set up to record and report on this fabulous event. The catwalk and lighting both look absolutely fabulous. The press area, where we're sitting, is located right at the end of the catwalk, and I'm positionedright at the front.
Miss Teen USA 2009 Pageant!
For the Second Year Atlantis, Paradise Island will host the 2009 Miss Teen USA Pageant showcasing the beauty and grace of the most talented teenagers across the United States.
NASSAU, Bahamas -- American actor/producer, Tyler Perry paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Hubert Ingraham at the Office of the Prime Minister, July 22.
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.
The currently reigning Miss Universe, Dayana Mendoza, visited Atlantis, Paradise Island this week for the Cain Aura 2nd Birthday Bash, and to shoot some footage for the upcoming Miss Universe pageant.
NASSAU, Bahamas -- The 2009 Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) is pleased to announce that the esteemed Director of Photography Gavin McKinney will be honoured with the first Bahamian Tribute Award at this year’s Festival, taking place December 10 -17 in Nassau.
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.
NASSAU, Bahamas -- If you were in high school in the 1980s then you know all about the young lady who encouraged girls to have fun, and whose unique blend of punk and new wave style, and her free-spirited persona, was a hit with almost every genre of music lovers.
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.
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
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.
Atlantis' Imperial Ballroom was rocked to its core on Saturday night as the Jonas Brothers performed to the delight of thousands of screaming fans of all ages.
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.
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 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.
The newly-formed Grand Bahama Performing Arts Society pledged it would encourage a wide-range of art forms on the island and its latest production shows it living up to its word.
The Grand Bahama Heritage Foundation and The Freeport Film Society invite you to the premiere screening of 'Artists of the Bahamas.'
The body of 16-year-old Jett Travolta was creamated following the completion of an autopsy yesterday hours after it was released to his family by Bahamian authorities.
Reporters, photographers, and cameramen from an assortment of US-based media outlets gather outside the Rand Memorial Hospital in Freeport, Grand Bahama awaiting the autopsy results of Jett Travolta.
The 16 year old son of actor John Travolta died tragically on January 2nd, 2009 while the family was vacationing at Old Bahama Bay in West End.
Autopsy results are expected soon.
(Photos by Derek Carroll)
At about 11:40am on Friday 2.1.09, officers at the Central Detective Unit on Grand Bahama received information that Jett Travolta, 16 yrs, son of movie star John Travolta, fell ill while at Old Bahama Bay Resort in West End and is en route to the Rand Memorial Hospital in Freeport via ambulance.
The Grand Bahama Performing Arts Society, a newly established organization, will ring in the New Year with its inaugural concert featuring accomplished classical pianist Tannis Gibson, who will perform at the Church of Ascension on Sunday, January 4th at 4:00 pm.
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.
Britney Spears was in the UK after she was invited to star on the UK's version of American Idol, the "X Factor". It has been reported that Britney Spears is the BIGGEST Diva ever to be on the show.
Something magical is about to take place this December that brings the nation together and offers a unique, one-of-a-kind experience. Its the Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) and its back for its fifth year! Without your support this would not have been possible.
Want a taste of the upcoming 'You Got Talent?' show? Check out the video below. The show will be this Saturday, November 22 at Regency Theatre.
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.
Pelican Bay at Lucaya was the featured resort for the Miami Panthers football team's 2009 Ice Dancer calendar shoot October 19 - 22. Videography and stills photography featuring the 17-strong Ice Dancers were shot around the resort and Grand Bahama Island.
With a swell of entries this year that threatens to overflow out of the Central Bank's main gallery, the Art Competition and Exhibition's 25th year is reminiscent of its earliest. When the Central Bank held its first Art Competition and Exhibition in 1984, it created a stir that attracted a slew of works from young and talented hopefuls.
Fine Living presents a look at the diving in the Bahamas. Betty and Cindy dive and feed the sharks, when they are hungry. Betty and Cindy stay at the One & Only Ocean Club. Starting at $450 per night and around 106 rooms, each with a ocean view.
Tina Fey Does Sarah Palin and Amy Poehler as Hillary Clinton, the SNL's opening sketch last weekend has the Internet going nuts.
Tina Fey's impersonation was "spot on".. if you missed it here is the video..
Jewel Gets Married In The Bahamas
Jewel has married long term boyfriend Ty Murray at a private ceromony in the Bahamas yesterday. It was kind of a supprise. Jewel had stated on her website on Wednesdazy that she was going on vacation with Ty Murray and two friends for six days.
This is what Morgan Freeman's car looked like by the time it got done rolling off the highway. The red circle shows Freeman still in the vehicle waiting to be cut out. He was driving but the car, a '97 Nissan Maxima, belonged to his passenger Demaris Meyer. The crash happened near his home in Mississippi. Freeman is said to be resting comfortably after surgery on his broken arm. Meyer's condition has yet to be updated. Neither alcohol nor drugs are believed to have played a part. Look for broken bits of the car to soon appear on eBay.
The first pictures of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's newborn twins have been unveiled in People magazine in the US.
The newly opened Marley Resort and Spa, West Bay Street, Nassau Bahamas, hosted a private party for both local and international models involved in The 12th annual Bahamas Fashion Week.
Sir Sean Connery hits back at ex-wife's 'vicious lies'
SIR Sean Connery has accused his former wife of "vicious lies" over claims he is refusing to leave his son a penny of his fortune in his will.
Diane Cilento claimed the James Bond star is fed up with son Jason cashing in on his name and told him to earn his own living.
The cast and crew of hit TV comedy Scrubs swelled the population of a small Bahamian island recently when they filmed an episode on location there.
Supermodel Heidi Klum swam in shark infested waters in The Bahamas in a bid to make her a stronger person.
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