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The hallmark of true family fun
It has been one of the most anticipated events on the calendar for 69 years, and in year 70, it's still going strong, as the annual Red Cross Fair offers something for everyone. The fair which is held on the Lower Gardens of the Government House Grounds on Saturday, March 3, is considered the hallmark of true family fun.
At the fair, you can get your fill of the tastiest delicacies like conch salad, conch fritters, crab and rice and fried fish to treats like cotton candy, hotdogs, hamburgers and ice cream. This year, Domino's Pizza and Bamboo Shack will also hawk their wares from stalls at this iconic fair. The Chinese, Filipinos and Jamaicans will also sell food from their countries for people that just want something a little different. Of course, tarts, cakes, cookies and duffs of all sorts are always the order of the day when it's a Bahamian affair.
Eating is only half of the fun. With activities like hoopla, dominoes for those people that just love to slap the ivories, punch board and grab bags holding hidden prizes and the chance to shoot hoops, there is an activity for everyone.
To keep the little ones happy, an elaborate kiddie's corner will be set up. There they can engage in arts and crafts, a treasure hunt, blow up balloons, karaoke, get their faces painted and enjoy the puppet shows. A haunted house and rides like Dixie Twister, Rock Wall and Super Slide will make the older kids happier.
For the fickle teens and the young-at-heart, a "young people's disco" with DJ Fines will also be another big highlight of the evening as it has been in years past.
With displays of crafts, books, plants and other things, the Red Cross Fair will have it all. Even the chance to check up on your health, with nurses doing free blood pressure and glucose level checks throughout the day.
And of course, a Bahamian affair would not be complete with musical entertainment. The Police Pop Band and Prison Pop Band, Dillion McKenzie and Terez Hepburn will light up the fair as only Bahamian musicians can. And a rushout by the Shell Saxon Superstars will simply seal the deal.
"No one will be left out. This is truly the perfect family occasion," said Pauline Allen-Dean, the fair's chairperson who said there will be no end to the amount of fun and entertainment that will be available this weekend.
In an effort to make the Red Cross Fair a truly Bahamian affair, it is being held this year under the theme "Celebrating Our Family of Islands Together for Humanity", which will not just serve as the theme for the event, but also act as a source of creativity for the annual booth decoration competition. All booths are encouraged to choose a Family Island and design their booth to complement the things that island is famous for.
"We want this year's fair to be a true representation of The Bahamas," said Allen-Dean. "We wanted to pay homage to the Red Cross posts throughout the islands, as well as show thankfulness for those who send us supplies to keep this fair going annually. They may not be coming, but the stations and concerned individuals send things for us because they know it will be a big help to make this event a success."
Shannise Nairn, 34, is excited to attend the event which has been her family's tradition to attend since she was a toddler. She couldn't imagine not attending the fair.
"The Red Cross Fair is the 'it' thing for me and my family. It is so much fun and I have been attending it since I was a child. This is something my grandmother remembers attending and taking my mom and uncles to. She tells me stories about it and every year she still goes out to it even though she's in a wheelchair now. This is a true Bahamian tradition and people need to come out. It's not only fun, but it's the great way to give back to the community at large since the funds from the fair go to the Red Cross at the end of the day."
Red Cross Fair
When: Saturday, March 3
Where: Lower Gardens, Government House Grounds
Time: 12 noon - until
Admission: $2 adults, $1 children
Little light searches for spark to shine
Ask anyone to list the Bahamian institutions licensed by the Ministry of Education to grant associates and bachelors level degrees and see how many will mention Atlantic College.
Even with notable graduates and about a thousand Bahamians benefitting from Atlantic's education and training programs since its 1995 rebranding, the college continues on quietly and unrecognized by many - a situation its Dean of Academic Affairs wants to change.
The institution can trace its roots to 1939, and hundreds if not thousands of commuters heading to and from downtown pass by it every day.
It's located on Hay Street, just off East Street North in the heart of Nassau.
"This little light needs to shine, and shine brightly now," Dr. Diane Major said, the Dean of Academic Affairs. "The country needs us."
She and the college's president, Rev. Dr. R. E. Cooper, spoke with Guardian Business from the adjacent Mission Baptist Church office. Their discussion moving seamlessly from education to compassion, from training to urban development, and from self-improvement to nation building.
The college, they said, plays a unique role in The Bahamas - creating access to a quality education and training from an institution that cares about the success of each of its students. This goal is something Major said is summed up in the college's motto: "The college at the heart of the nation with the nation at it's heart."
"There's a difference here," Major said, mentioning that she has been part of other post-secondary institutes and can make that statement from first-hand experience.
"We have a call, a commission, a compassion, a spirit for the people of the nation. We're not just a business, like many of the others might be. This is a mission."
Major Atlantic College is the most affordable fully recognized associates programs available to Bahamians. With its physical presence in the inner-city and the accessibility, it offers programs and opportunities to so many people from all walks of life. Cooper said the college opens its doors to everyone.
"People see us as that ray of hope when it comes to academics, affording them an opportunity to improve their qualitative skills in a setting that is convenient, accessible and provides that inspiration for learning - that also offers them an opportunity to study in a caring environment with hands on training/instruction, providing students with the opportunity to strategically feel a part of the learning process, where they are essentially given an opportunity to aspire for the best. Not as a number, but as a person," the president said.
Atlantic's initial programs were geared toward Christian studies, offering bachelor's degrees in several related areas. Since 1999, however, it has expanded to include programs in computer information technology, business administration, criminal justice, financial services, psychology and several other fields.
Associates degrees are available from the liberal arts college for popular business, computer and criminal justice tracks. It also offers specialized certificate courses that can be tailored to the students' needs.
Major said that many women are upgrading their skill levels and employability by taking advantage of early-learning and classroom management training offered through the college, for example.
The business community is a beneficiary of Atlantic's training efforts as well.
Major said that Domino's Pizza recently sent 18 mid-level managers there for a customer-service training certificate program.
In a time of continued financial restraint as the national economy struggles to shake off the recent recession, Bahamian businesses may find Atlantic an affordable answer to some of their training needs - while the college itself has not been immune to tightened purses across the nation. The college is reaching out to the business community for support during these times, according to Major, including a local PR firm, Di Philips & Associates, to help get its message out.
"To say we need sponsorships would be a small thing to say, because in a big way, we do. We need help - what school, what mission doesn't need help?" Major said. "We need support so we have begun to reach out."
In the past, response from corporate Bahamas has been minimal. Major added that the college has had "just a little".
Cooper mentioned several prominent Bahamians who have come through Atlantic's programs, listing Sherwin Hall, deputy permanent secretary at parliamentary registration department, John Rolle, the retired deputy commissioner of police and Errol Farquharson, a senior police officer.
Baseball 1970s decade presented bevy of stars
Today's column continues to highlight that special decade of baseball in The Bahamas, the 1970s. The "best-of-the-best" performed for local fans. The senior league of the Bahamas Baseball Association (BBA) was arguably the most attractive sports entity at the time. Basketball was certainly quite popular and cricket still had a solid connection to many Bahamians.
Baseball at the Andre Rodgers stadium during the 1970s, however, was something extra special. The satellite era was not upon us fully and the fans flocked to night and weekend games. Being in attendance was a great experience. Luminaries, present day stars and icons like Andre Rodgers, Tony Curry, and the energetic All-History president George Mackey, afforded all and sundry a bit of interaction.
It was a great, big family affair, baseball at the Rodgers stadium in the Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre. The high point was the performance of the top players. There were many great ones for sure.
The All-Bahamian Team of 1978 was a case in point. The team included the first team for all of the positions plus the designated hitter. One could make a case easily for seven of the 10 being on a Bahamian Baseball All-History Team. The pitcher was Bertie Murray (All-History); Lorenzo "Doonie" Lockhart at second base (All-History); Roosevelt "Bruso" Turner at third base (All-History); Jayson "Peg" Moxey, Fred "Papa" Smith and Eddie Ford in the outfield (three All-History players); Simeon Humes was the designated batter (All-History).
Bertie happens only to be the most durable, yet talented pitcher in the history of baseball in The Bahamas. Who would argue about Lockhart's place in history? Asa Ferguson always called Lockhart "Captain Blood". He was indeed bloodthirsty when he went up to bat. Because his hitting was so potent, there was a tendency to underestimate his play at second and his running on the base paths. He was not as stylish as others, but he got the job done efficiently.
Turner was flash. He was pizzazz and extremely good. At short and third he was a high quality infielder. He was steady at the plate and packed surprising power, as his home-run totals for a few seasons of his long career indicated. Moxey was a slightly larger version in the Turner mold. His forte was the outfield. In 1978, he was the manager of the Holsten Knights and won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, impressively handling double duties.
Smith and Ford were all, of the very same ilk. They all played professional baseball. They hit for average and power. They were great thinkers when quick decisions were necessary on the diamond. However for them, mostly the game came automatically. They had so mastered the art. If I had to choose between the three All-History performers in the outfield, I would give Ford the edge. I haven't seen any better, inclusive of the long list of major league greats.
They just had the big stage. Humes did it all, like Moxey, Ford, and Smith and with the added designated hitter position, he was a no-brainer. He's All-History most definitely.
Peter Bethel, the long, rangy infielder who could hit the ball with the best of them, for average and power, could be an All-History choice. He was the 1978 All-Bahamian at first base. Catching was Charles Mackey who enjoyed a very good season with the St. Michael's ball club. Kenny Fox was at short on the 1978 All-Bahamian team.
What made the decade of the 1970s so great was the fact that at least three All-Bahamian Teams could have been selected and there would have been little argument about the players named. On the mound, Vincent Strachan or Eugene Taylor could easily have been selected for the 1978 squad. Spurgeon Johnson had a great season behind the plate and Sidney Outten, even with a not so awesome bat, was superb enough as a receiver.
In the infield, players like Roy 'Cowboy' Rodgers, Anthony 'Poker' Huyler, Harry Miller, Fred Taylor, and Jerome Moxey would have been good fits for the All-Bahamian team of 1978. So would Dick Lockhart, John Williams, Dencil Clarke and a few others, in the outfield. Such was the available talent during the 1970s. The year 1978 was a prime example. Jayson Moxey was the MVP. Huyler was 'Manager of the Year'. Murray was selected 'Pitcher of the Year' and a young hurler named Arthur 'Baldy' Seymour was 'Rookie of the Year'.
The year 1978 was indeed, a very good one.
Milestone baseball information provided by Sports Historian Jeff Williams.To respond to this column, kindly contact Fred Sturrup at sturrup1504@gmail.com.
Roadmasters set to stage fourth charity run
For the average distance runner, one goal is to compete in a half marathon and then eventually a full marathon, whether it's for his or her own personal gratification or just for a worthy cause. For the past three years, the Bahamas Roadmasters Club has provided both opportunities.
Now into its fourth year, the Roadmasters annual charity run is set for Saturday, September 17 and the interest is brewing from a cross section of the society. Last year, the proceeds went to the Pilot Club of Nassau in their quest to build a pool for the Physically Disabled. Previously, the Aids Foundation and the Aids Camp were among the beneficiaries. This year, Bahamas Roadmasters' goal is to raise at least $10,000 to assist the Ranfurly Home for Children.
The club, founded by president George Smith and others, provides an avenue for Bahamians to develop their dreams of being marathon runners. It also catered to those members who were primarily interested in losing weight or just improving their physical conditioning.
Kimley Saunders, chairman of the organizing committee for the run, said they are opening doors for so many other Bahamians to participate because of the charity aspects attached to the event. Although it's not a full or even a half marathon, the run features a number of aspects that will cater to just about every causal or competitive runner, from a five-mile run or walk from Montagu Beach to Charlotte Street and back.
There's also a 10-mile run/walk that leaves Montagu Beach and travels all the way to Goodman's Bay and back. If a participant dares to be more adventurous, there's the 20-mile run that leaves Montagu Beach and travels all the way to Blake Road and back to Montagu. Additionally, there's also the 20-mile uniformed officers relay that already has a team from the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF), two from Her Majesty Prison and three from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) signed up to compete. There is also an open relay.
For those doing the 20-mile run, the start time is 4:30 a.m. The five and 10-mile races will begin an hour later at 5:30 a.m.
Saunders noted: "We hope to have at least 150-200 participants or more and that everyone will have fun and enjoy themselves and at the same time support the Ranfurly Home. We hope that we can raise the $10,000 or more that we are anticipating to raise for the Ranfurly Home."
In July, 2009, Angela 'Grandmother' Rahming decided to increase her mobility by moving up from walking to running. She did her first charity run two years ago and returned for her second appearance last year. This year, however, Rahming has decided to work closely with the organizing committee. She serves as the assistant secretary, but she said she was so inspired by her ability to "complete the run" without any problems that she's made it her goal to encourage others to get involved.
"It can be for anybody," she insisted. "You don't have to worry about keeping up with anybody. As long as you are consistent, you can finish. Every day you go out, you can add your mileage. Being consistent is the key."
Through her new found love, the actual 'grandmother' of one said a lot of the members were taken aback when she started, but she never allowed anyone to discourage her. In fact, they are all in awe of her achievement in just three years. Last year, Rahming participated in her first half marathon on January 31 at the ING in Miami. Her nephew, who lives in Florida, was so thrilled about her commitment and dedication, that he decided to join her.
With the support of her daughter, grandson, sister and niece on the sideline cheering her on, Rahming completed the course in three hours and 10 minutes.
"For me, that was good, really good. Obviously, it's not elite running time, but for me it was super," she quipped.
That has led to Rahming making strides in a series of other events. In October, she did a half marathon on a Saturday in Washington and on Sunday, the following week, she did her first full marathon. In April, Rahming duplicated the feat when she ran the Kentucky Derby, then drove back to Ohio and did a half marathon.
"I didn't tell anybody in the club that I was going. I just went with another friend," she stated. "They were all surprised that I did it."
Although it was a new event last year, the RBDF has dominated the relay competition and this year, sports officer Ramone Storr said the Defence Force will be back to do it again.
"I guarantee a repeat in the relays," said Storr of their dominance of the first, second, third and fifth place finishes. "We have a couple solid young fellas in training and on the squad now, so I guarantee we will repeat with the relays."
Known for their athletic prowess, Storr said the Defence Force is always capable and ready.
"This road race will just showcase our talent," he pointed out. "We really are in it because we want to do to our part to assist with charity."
For a registration fee of just $20, each participate will receive a T-shirt, Eco friendly bag, a water bottle and free food - stew conch, chicken souse, Johnny cake, fruits - Gatorade, juice and water. A number of prizes will be offered, including tickets on the Bahamas Fast Ferries, dinner for two at British Colonial Hilton and gift certificates from the Sports Centre, Mystical Gym, Lickety Split, Dominos Pizza and a full body massage from International Orthopedics.
Registration sites are the Palmdale Vision, the Reef Restaurant and the Ranfurly Home for Children.
Find passion and never miss a beat
One local entrepreneur has turned her passion for music into a moneymaking venture with the launch of the marketing firm eSounds Marketing.
Bahamian songwriter, producer and musician Margaret "Believe" Glynatsis, is best known for being part of the rap duo NCity with Chrystal "Skyy" Moncur.
However, she revealed to Guardian Business in this week's edition of "Da Plunge" that her love for music led her to open eSounds Marketing.
"Through my music, I got into producing one or two radio jingles, which I found to be exciting. That experience has led me to explore the marketing side of music," according to Glynatsis."Over the years, I have seen the lack of quality and creative approach in local jingle production. I just started working with more companies and found a way to make a business out of my passion."
Before launching eSounds Marketing five months ago, Glynatsis noted that she did freelance work to build up her clientele, which includes some of the nation's most reputable companies and franchises such as the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), John Bull, Marco's Pizza, the Democratic National Alliance (DNA), Fidelity Bank and Scotiabank.
She explained that the company's clientele ranges from small, start-up businesses to major corporate entities, as it produces radio ads, jingles, TV commercials and assists in developing internet-based marketing strategies for businesses.
The eSounds Marketing owner admitted to Guardian Business that she has invested little into the company so far, as she already had a full-fledged studio.
To date, she has invested approximately $3,000 to get the company up and running.
"Depending on the size of the project, I have part-time employees. Some projects are really small and I can handle them myself. But we have done larger video productions like a play for the Meridian School that was held at the Rainforest Theatre. Most of the video campaigning ads for the DNA were produced by eSounds," Glynatsis shared.
Glynatsis stressed the importance for Bahamians to create their own industries so the country's economy could be diversified.
In addition to The Bahamas, Glynatsis is looking to expand her brand throughout the region and the international market.
"Three months ago, we were approached by Veal-Steen Music Publishing, a company based out of Melbourne, Florida. They were interested in distributing my personal song catalog and the business I do with eSounds in terms of actually getting placements, so I am really looking forward to that," she added.
"Right now, we are exploring and looking to bring a lot of opportunities not only for eSounds but for The Bahamas as well. It will undoubtedly bring exposure as everything that we do is 100 percent Bahamian, from the artists we work with to the actual production itself. I am looking to not only bring exposure but also create more job opportunities."
Veal-Steen Music Publishing, a division of LGN Entertainment Distribution Inc., is a premier independent music publisher, licensee, royalty collector, publishing administrator, and music placement company and manages a portfolio of over 3,000 song copyrights spanning from all genres of popular music.
She hopes that eSounds Marketing will not only help to develop businesses from an advertising stand point, but assist in maintaining them.
Glynatsis continued: "Ideally, I would like for it to be one of the major companies not only in The Bahamas but also in the Caribbean. That can also float over internationally whether it's the United States or the United Kingdom, I think it's quite possible. If we're capable of producing jingles or commercials for local corporate companies or franchises, why can't we do it for other Caribbean countries or internationally."
Restaurants serve up dozens of jobs in GB
Several new restaurants are scheduled to open in the Port Lucaya Marketplace (PLM) in the coming months, serving up dozens of jobs and a much-needed economic surge for Grand Bahama.
Bourbon Street Limited, owner of PLM, has announced the opening of Molly Malone's and Bateman's Big Easy Daiquiri Bar and Restaurant Café.
Molly Malone's is an Irish-inspired restaurant owned by Bahamian resident Yvonne Morris and her husband James.
"This native of Belfast Northern Ireland and resident of The Bahamas promises that Molly Malone's Irish Pub will be serving traditional Irish dishes and beverages. Molly Malone's Irish Pub's atmosphere sells itself as a lively place for Irish music, great food, moderately priced, cold beverages and engaging conversation. Patrons will also be able to take home mementos like T-shirts, sweatshirts and coffee mugs as well as other logo items," according to Karen Ferguson-Bain, PLM's entertainment and marketing coordinator.
Meanwhile, a restaurant themed after New Orleans and Mardi Gras will open right next door.
Bateman's Big Easy Daiquiri Bar and Restaurant Café, Ferguson-Bain said, will offer a blend of fresh fruits, daiquiris and smoothies, such as Bahamian sour sop, guinep, sapodilla, mango, banana and tamarind.
"The motto of the restaurant will be 'yes is the answer', as we strive for exemplary customer satisfaction. Bateman's Big Easy Daiquiri Bar and Restaurant Café is a must for daiquiri lovers, seafood lovers and those desirous of experiencing the creole/Cajun flavor of New Orleans. Regular bar beverages will also be available," said Bateman Smith, the owner.
The former Shenanigans venue will be split to accommodate Molly Malone's and Bateman's Big Easy Daiquiri Bar and Restaurant Café.
A new Caribbean/Bahamian restaurant tenant has also been secured to replace Caribbean Café.
John Swain, president of the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce (GBCC), told Guardian Business that he welcomes these new additions to the PLM. The restaurants, he said, will no doubt bring a much-needed boost to the economy.
The Department of Statistics estimates that Grand Bahama has a unemployment rate of 21 percent.
"With any addition like that, it definitely is a boost to the Grand Bahama economy and these eateries will create new employment. There are many Grand Bahamians that are in desperate need of jobs at this time. The economy is now beginning to turn around," he added.
Pizza Hut is also scheduled to open its doors soon, marking its second location on the island, and replaces Pussers Pub.
"We encourage you to pull up a chair and bon appetite, Port Lucaya Marketplace, where we have it all!" Karen Ferguson-Bain shared.
Nearly 90 get jobs at Solomon's Fresh Market
Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham yesterday praised the investment made by AML Foods Limited at the grand opening of Solomon's Fresh Market in western New Providence, adding that the market has already employed nearly 90 Bahamians.
"AML Foods Limited undertook this significant investment in a 38,000 square foot grocery store during what is recognized as the great recession, the worst global economic downturn since the 1930s," Ingraham said.
AML Foods Limited owns Domino's Pizza, Cost Right Warehouse and Solomon's Super Centre and is in discussions to bring Carl's Jr., a popular American eatery, into the country, he said.
"I believe that you have chosen wisely in locating your newest store in this portion of the western district. This area includes a new business angle, existing neighborhoods, which continue to expand, as well as new residential subdivisions."
He added that Solomon's Fresh Market will become a catalyst for other businesses to follow in the years to come.
Ingraham said Bahamians can all be proud of the fact that this new market is environmentally friendly, inclusive of building materials, air conditioning and refrigeration, and light and water usage.
He added that much progress is being made on the construction of the four-lane highway which will link Blake Road to Oakes Field and beyond to the center of Nassau, making travel to the new market much easier.
The market is located on Windsor Field Road near Lynden Pindling International Airport.
Mamadoos Restaurant offers you Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - In
May 2010, the proprietors of Island Java located in Port Lucaya, began
operations of a new restaurant in the Port Lucaya Marketplace on Grand
Bahama Island. The restaurant is known as Mamadoo's Restaurant, or
simply
Mamadoo's where local cuisine meets Bahamian creativity.
The Restaurant features a signature line of innovative Bahamian
inspired seafood and barbeque dishes, with gourmet pizzas/flat
bread along with fruit infused vodka like sappa dilly, love vine, guava,
mango and tamarind...
The evolution of the Hugh Campbell Classic
This great country of ours is now 39 years old, and one of the sporting extravaganzas that has been there from almost the beginning, is the Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic.
Named after former educator, the late Hugh Campbell, the classic has certainly grown into arguably the single most exciting annual sporting event in the country. The highly anticipated basketball tournament, featuring the best senior boys' basketball teams in The Bahamas, has been held every year since its inception in 1982, with the exception of the strike shortened season in 1986. The tournament is held around mid-February, and the championship games usually feature Grand Bahama schools taking on the host New Providence schools. That rivalry in the championship game has been realized all but two years of the classic.
As a result of that Freeport-Nassau rivalry, the Hugh Campbell classic has been one of the most popular sporting events in the country. Thousands of fans flock to the Kendal G.L. Isaacs National Gymnasium during tournament time to witness first-hand the best high school basketball talent in the country. In addition, the championship game is carried live on national TV and radio, and is covered by every media house in the country. College scouts come down from the United States in search of potential recruits for the basketball programs.
As The Bahamas celebrates another year of existence as an independent country, it's important to recognize events that contributed toward nation building, and the Hugh Campbell classic is no exception. Originally with a base at the A.F. Adderley school, the classic blossomed from a seven-team local experiment in 1982, to more than 30 teams today. Today, A.F. Adderley is still the host school of the tournament, but it has since out-grown that location and now all of the games are held at the Kendal Isaacs gym. The tournament itself was born out of the joint concept of A.F. Adderley teachers Doug Collins and Alsworth 'Whitey' Pickstock.
With crowds in the thousands, a substantial amount of funds are generated from the classic, but with it being a school tournament, it is understood that the event is primarily used as a fundraiser for school activities and projects. It was even rumored that that was the reason why perennial powerhouse St. Augustine's College ceased its participation and support. Be that as it may, public and corporate support has continued to grow.
Shell Bahamas Ltd. started out as a major sponsor of the week-long tournament. Since then, corporate citizens such as Dominos Pizza, Coca-Cola and Gatorade have come on board.
The tournament has expanded beyond just competitive basketball games. Today, a three-point competition, slam dunk competition, cheerleading competition, and even a pageant make up the overall scope of Hugh Campbell.
As for the competition itself, Grand Bahamian schools have won 18 of the 30 championships, including eight straight and 12 out of 13 at one point, but the classic has been dominated by New Providence schools in recent years, as teams from the capital have won eight of the past 11.
The 'winningest' school in the history of the classic is the Tabernacle Baptist Academy Falcons, as they have taken six titles back to the nation's second city. The Catholic High Crusaders, also out of Grand Bahama, follow with five, and the New Providence based C.I. Gibson Rattlers and the now defunct Hawksbill High Hawks, out of Grand Bahama, have four titles each.
In terms of most successful coaches in the history of the tournament, Norris Bain has been there for all six Tabernacle titles, Kevin 'KJ' Johnson has four with the Rattlers, and Jimmy Clarke is the only coach in tournament history to win titles with more than one school, as he has three with the Hawksbill Hawks and guided the C.R. Walker Knights to the title in 1997.
A number of former players have gone on to experience productive collegiate and professional careers, including former NBA player Dexter Cambridge. Cambridge won the tournament's Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in 1988, for the host A.F. Adderley Tigers.
Bahamians from all walks of life look forward to the Hugh Campbell classic each year. The championship game alone is usually attended by more than 1,000 fans. The classic is expected to be a mainstay of the sporting landscape of the country for many years to come, and could very well be the jumpstart so many of our young players need to reap the rewards of the game of basketball.
Mamadoos Restaurant offers you Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - In
May 2010, the proprietors of Island Java located in Port Lucaya, began
operations of a new restaurant in the Port Lucaya Marketplace on Grand
Bahama Island. The restaurant is known as Mamadoo's Restaurant, or
simply
Mamadoo's where local cuisine meets Bahamian creativity.
The Restaurant features a signature line of innovative Bahamian
inspired seafood and barbeque dishes, with gourmet pizzas/flat
bread along with fruit infused vodka like sappa dilly, love vine, guava,
mango and tamarind...
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