Mrs. Ann Marie Davis, of the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister, welcomed South African recording artist Nomcebo Zikode of the renowned hit song, 'Jerusalema' upon her arrival in Nassau on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.

Ms. Zikode is currently in New Providence to perform in a concert scheduled for this weekend.

Upon arrival Ms. Zikode was presented a gracious bouquet of flowers by Mrs. Davis in the airport's VIP Lounge.  She was then treated to a live Junkanoo performance during which both Ms. Zikode and Mrs. Davis performed the 'Jerusalema' dance. 

Ms. Zikode explained how and why she became a singer: it was to give herself a voice in a world where the voiceless are so often overshadowed and oppressed, she said.

She expressed the shock and surprise of how popular 'Jerusalema' has now become internationally, and she thanked God for the blessing.

Stating this is her first time to The Bahamas ever, she is happy and appreciative of the opportunity of being welcomed by the Bahamian people, and of the honour to perform for them.  Pictured are Mrs. Ann Marie Davis, Nomcebo Zikode, and Trevor Davis of Alpha Sounds Promotions. 

 

Mrs. Ann Marie Davis, of the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister, welcomed South African recording artist Nomcebo Zikode of the renowned hit song, 'Jerusalema' upon her arrival in Nassau on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Ms. Zikode is currently in New Providence to perform in a concert scheduled for this weekend. Upon arrival Ms. Zikode was presented a gracious bouquet of flowers by Mrs. Davis in the airport's VIP Lounge.  She was then treated to a live Junkanoo performance during which both Ms. Zikode and Mrs. Davis performed the 'Jerusalema' dance.  Ms. Zikode explained how and why she became a singer: it was to give herself a voice in a world where the voiceless are so often overshadowed and oppressed, she said. She expressed the shock and surprise of how popular 'Jerusalema' has now become internationally, and she thanked God for the blessing. Stating this is her first time to The Bahamas ever, she is happy and appreciative of the opportunity of being welcomed by the Bahamian people, and of the honour to perform for them.  Pictured are Mrs. Ann Marie Davis, Nomcebo Zikode, and Trevor Davis of Alpha Sounds Promotions. 

Grammy Award-winning and Billboard Chart topping artist/producer duo, The Chainsmokers, violinist Ezinma, and a DJ set from actor, comedian, producer, DJ and TV host Nick Cannon, along what is said will be a can't-miss surprise celebrity performance and a neon light display will be the center of the festivities at the Atlantis' Royal Deck to end 2022 and ring in 2023 at its Party Like A Royal annual celebration.

The Party Like A Royal celebration starts at 9 p.m. on December 31 with an opening DJ followed by Ezinma. Immediately following, Nick Cannon’s special DJ set leads into announcing the surprise guest performance on stage.

The next day, The Chainsmokers will perform kicking off the new year with a high-energy concert under the iconic silhouette of The Royal Towers. The artist and producer duo will perform hits including “Paris,” featuring Emily Warren; “Something Just Like This,” featuring Coldplay; and “Who Do You Love,” featuring 5 Seconds of Summer.

An unmatched Grucci fireworks display will ring in the New Year with a bang. Attendees will also enjoy an interactive display of up-close entertainment and activations throughout the night.

“Since Atlantis opened nearly 25 years ago, the resort has been the leader in producing world-class live concerts and creating unforgettable experiences for visitors and guests. This year’s theme of electric glow has allowed our team to pull together some of the most visual entertainment you can imagine. Guests will be amazed and never forget New Year’s at Atlantis,” said Audrey Oswell, president and managing director of Atlantis.

Grammy Award-winning and Billboard Chart topping artist/producer duo, The Chainsmokers have evolved into a dominating musical force with a diverse repertoire of songs that have led them to become one of music’s hottest recording artists. Comprised of Alex Pall and Drew Taggart, their signature sound deftly reaches indie, progressive and pop realms and has seen them develop some of the biggest breakthrough songs over the last few years.

The Chainsmokers have topped the Billboard Charts with multi-platinum hits “Roses,” featuring Rozes; “This Feeling,” featuring Kelsea Ballerini; and “Closer,” featuring Halsey, the longest-running number one single of 2015 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The pair won a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording for “Don’t Let Me Down,” featuring Daya. They also won two Billboard Music Awards and have been nominated for MTV Video Music Awards and Teen Choice Awards.

In 2016, the group catapulted to worldwide stardom with three multi-platinum certified hits – “Roses,” featuring Rozes, “Don’t Let Me Down” featuring Daya, and “Closer,” featuring Halsey, which went on to become the longest-running number one single of 2016 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

In April 2017, the group released their debut album via Disruptor/Columbia Records titled Memories…Do Not Open. The album was certified Platinum, debuted at number one in the U.S. on the Billboard 200 chart and produced multi-platinum certified smash hits “Paris” and “Something Just Like This” featuring Coldplay.

In December 2018, The Chainsmokers released building album Sick Boy, which includes the Platinum-certified single “This Feeling,” featuring Kelsea Ballerini and “Side Effects,” featuring longtime collaborator Emily Warren.

In December 2019, the duo released new music to comprise their latest building album, titled World War Joy, which includes two Platinum-certified singles “Who Do You Love” featuring 5 Seconds of Summer and “Call You Mine” featuring Bebe Rexha. The two Gold certified songs “Takeaway” with ILLENIUM featuring Lennon Stella and “Hope” featuring Winona Oak.

The duo was nominated for a 2019 MTV Video Music Award and multiple 2019 Teen Choice Awards. It was honored with two wins at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards for Top Dance/Electronic Artist and Top Dance/Electronic Album for Sick Boy. They took their latest album on the road for the 2019 Fall headlining “World War Joy” North American arena tour while maintaining their extended Wynn Nightlife Residency in Las Vegas. The brand-new live show featured some next-level production elements never before done by The Chainsmokers, including a 60-foot-plus custom mega structure, levitating stages, and a 5,000 pound “Globe of Death.”

Their fourth studio album, “So Far So Good,” was released in May of 2022 and debuted at number one on the Billboard/Electronic album chart.

Cannon has entertained audiences for over 20 years. He is best known for his work as creator, host, and executive producer of the sketch comedy show MTV’s Wild’ N Out. He is also the executive producer of Fox’s hit TV series The Masked Singer.

Tickets for Party Like a Royal New Year’s Eve and Chainsmokers’ performance events are available now at NewYearsAtlantis.com. Early access tickets for Party Like a Royal New Year’s Eve are on sale now at $299 per person. Tickets for The Chainsmokers’ performance on January 1, 2023 start at $189. Doors for the show will open at 8 p.m.

end 2022 and ring in 2023 at its Party Like A Royal annual celebration. end 2022 and ring in 2023 at its Party Like A Royal annual celebration.

 

The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) held its Bahamian Artisans Show & Farmers Pop-Up Shop to exhibit support for local farmers (commercial and backyard) and provide information on plans for the Fall Semester.  Various stalls, from academic and aquaponic, to preservatives and livestock, were on show, August 6, on the grounds of the Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts.  BAMSI Chairman Tyrel Young thanked the patrons of the festivities, stating he hoped it provided more inspiration for backyard farming.  (BIS Photos/Ulric Woodside)

The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) held its Bahamian Artisans Show & Farmers Pop-Up Shop to exhibit support for local farmers (commercial and backyard) and provide information on plans for the Fall Semester.  Various stalls, from academic and aquaponic, to preservatives and livestock, were on show, August 6, on the grounds of the Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts.  BAMSI Chairman Tyrel Young thanked the patrons of the festivities, stating he hoped it provided more inspiration for backyard farming.  (BIS Photos/Ulric Woodside)

 

Carnival expects to commence dredging in East Grand Bahama for its mega cruise port in the next 60 to 90 days, a Carnival Corporation executive told hundreds of residents gathered at the Grand Lucayan Resort on Thursday evening.

 

David Candib, vice president of Global Ports & Destinations Development, said they are looking to dredge about 12 meters and have identified some of the coral for transplanting and relocation at donor sites in Grand Bahama.     #The $200m port will be the largest cruise terminal built by Carnival. It would be able to accommodate two of Carnival’s largest ships simultaneously. The cruise line broke ground on over 300 acres of land at Sharp Rock on May 12. #During the introductory session and project overview held in the hotel’s convention centre, residents were given an update on the project and told that opportunities would be available, particularly for Bahamians interested in the construction and operating retail, food & beverage, restaurant businesses and shore excursions at the port.   #Mr Candib was extremely happy with the turnout. #"We are incredibly pleased,” he said. “Today is very exciting for us. This is very important for us because the idea is that this new cruise port destination creates a gateway to GB."   #The first component of the project will focus on maritime construction, which includes dredging and pier construction work.   #Mr Candib said Carnival has identified the right location for the pier.  #“We have identified some coral to be transplanted and relocated to a donor site in the east and west. That is taking place now with experts who understand that.”    #He said Carnival knows what it is doing. “We have done that as the developers in the past and have been successful at it. We are working closely with the environmental agencies and government," he said.  #Mr Candib said they expect to start dredging by September and October. #“We are now working with a variety of large international dredge contractors with large equipment to dredge to allow the ships to come in and dock,” he said. #The dredging is expected to be completed by early January.  #Carnival will use the material dredged from the sea to elevate the land some 14ft, which was determined according to the storm surge experienced in the area during Hurricane Dorian. #By May 2023, Mr Candib said they will begin to see buildings coming out of the ground. The port is projected to be completed in late 2024, he said.  #Minister for Grand Bahama Ginger Moxey said the government is confident that the Carnival project will significantly contribute to the revitalisation of Grand Bahama’s economy as a result of the employment and entrepreneurial opportunities that will become available.  #“The future transformation of EGB and the enhancement of GB’s tourism product with this world-class cruise facility will position GBI as one of the Carnival’s most sought-after destinations, offering cruises and unparalleled authentic Bahamian experiences,” she said.  #Minister Moxey predicts that it would be “the envy of the Caribbean and a jewel in Carnival’s fun ship brand”. #She noted that Carnival’s continued confidence in the Bahamas is evidence of the longstanding partnership that spans 50 years, since the country’s independence in 1973.   #Ms Moxey encouraged Bahamians to prepare and position themselves for the opportunity that will become available. #She said the introductory session and project overview is the first in a series of meetings hosted by Carnival Cruise Line and her ministry.   #Ian Rolle, president of the Grand Bahama Port Authority, said: “These are some exciting times for GB. We have quite a number of projects that will transform the economic state of this island. I commend the Carnival team and Carnival Corporation for its commitment to GBI and the people of GB.” #The breakaway sessions on Friday were set to provide businesses with further details on those various areas of interest. 

David Candib, vice president of Global Ports & Destinations Development, said they are looking to dredge about 12 meters and have identified some of the coral for transplanting and relocation at donor sites in Grand Bahama.    

The $200m port will be the largest cruise terminal built by Carnival. It would be able to accommodate two of Carnival’s largest ships simultaneously. The cruise line broke ground on over 300 acres of land at Sharp Rock on May 12.

During the introductory session and project overview held in the hotel’s convention centre, residents were given an update on the project and told that opportunities would be available, particularly for Bahamians interested in the construction and operating retail, food & beverage, restaurant businesses and shore excursions at the port.  

Mr Candib was extremely happy with the turnout.

"We are incredibly pleased,” he said. “Today is very exciting for us. This is very important for us because the idea is that this new cruise port destination creates a gateway to GB."  

The first component of the project will focus on maritime construction, which includes dredging and pier construction work.  

Mr Candib said Carnival has identified the right location for the pier. 

“We have identified some coral to be transplanted and relocated to a donor site in the east and west. That is taking place now with experts who understand that.”   

He said Carnival knows what it is doing. “We have done that as the developers in the past and have been successful at it. We are working closely with the environmental agencies and government," he said. 

Mr Candib said they expect to start dredging by September and October.

“We are now working with a variety of large international dredge contractors with large equipment to dredge to allow the ships to come in and dock,” he said.

The dredging is expected to be completed by early January. 

Carnival will use the material dredged from the sea to elevate the land some 14ft, which was determined according to the storm surge experienced in the area during Hurricane Dorian.

By May 2023, Mr Candib said they will begin to see buildings coming out of the ground. The port is projected to be completed in late 2024, he said. 

Minister for Grand Bahama Ginger Moxey said the government is confident that the Carnival project will significantly contribute to the revitalisation of Grand Bahama’s economy as a result of the employment and entrepreneurial opportunities that will become available. 

“The future transformation of EGB and the enhancement of GB’s tourism product with this world-class cruise facility will position GBI as one of the Carnival’s most sought-after destinations, offering cruises and unparalleled authentic Bahamian experiences,” she said. 

Minister Moxey predicts that it would be “the envy of the Caribbean and a jewel in Carnival’s fun ship brand”.

She noted that Carnival’s continued confidence in the Bahamas is evidence of the longstanding partnership that spans 50 years, since the country’s independence in 1973.  

Ms Moxey encouraged Bahamians to prepare and position themselves for the opportunity that will become available.

She said the introductory session and project overview is the first in a series of meetings hosted by Carnival Cruise Line and her ministry.  

Ian Rolle, president of the Grand Bahama Port Authority, said: “These are some exciting times for GB. We have quite a number of projects that will transform the economic state of this island. I commend the Carnival team and Carnival Corporation for its commitment to GBI and the people of GB.”

The breakaway sessions on Friday were set to provide businesses with further details on those various areas of interest.