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Bahamian Series This is Paradise films in Eleuthera, more than 30 Bahamian creatives employed
Bahamian Series This is Paradise films in Eleuthera, more than 30 Bahamian creatives employed
Led by award-winning filmmaker Kareem Mortimer, more than 30 Bahamian creatives converged on the island of Eleuthera this summer to film This is Paradise, a six-episode dramedy featuring a plethora of Bahamian talent, including writers, directors, and actors.
This is Paradise tells the story of two women who first encounter each other at a funeral. Polar opposites, the women are shocked to lea...
Paradise Plates - Hands for Hunger’s Annual Culinary Fundraiser Returns
Come experience edible artistry created by top chefs and beverage purveyors at one spectacular evening! Hands for Hunger’s Paradise Plates returns this fall on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. As one of Nassau’s most highly-anticipated charity events, its hosted in the Imperial Ballroom, Atlantis and expected to once again sell out with a crowd of over 1,500 foodies and supporters of ...
FOOD and FUN for a GOOD CAUSE-Hands for Hunger Prepping for Paradise Plates 2017
Hands for Hunger is gearing up for its largest Paradise Plates event to date, featuring a mouthwatering lineup of eats and drinks from 40 of the country's top chefs, vintners, brewers and beverage purveyors...
Paradise Plates Tickets on Sale August 1st
Paradise Plates Tickets on Sale August 1st
Hands For Hunger Hosts Its 9th Annual Premier Charity Event ? Paradise Plates... One of Nassau?s most highly-anticipated charity events, Paradise Plates ? a night of culinary compassion hosted by Hands For Hunger...
Bahamas Travel Agent Events a Big Success in Texas
Bahamas Travel Agent Events a Big Success in Texas
Bahamas choice of venue for its Texas Travel Agents events delivers ocean-sized success...
Vendors claim they are blocked from working on Cabbage Beach
DESPITE the conclusion of several court matters, members of the Cabbage Beach Business Owners Association said they are still being blocked from operating on the beach by law enforcement and private security forces.
Cabbage Beach protesters charged
Cabbage Beach protesters charged
Throngs of police and a flock of political supporters blanketed the entrance to the South Street court complex yesterday as 10 people faced various charges stemming from protests over vendor access to Cabbage Beach last week.
Ten people accused in court over beach access protests
TEN people who protested against a blocked access point to Cabbage Beach were arraigned in Magistrate's Court yesterday on numerous criminal charges stemming from the destruction of a fence blocking the entry point on Casino Drive, Paradise Island.
'Sports in Paradise' continues with hosting of beach soccer world cup
Over the past two years, The Bahamas has hosted two International Association of Athletic Federation?s (IAAF) World Relay Championships, the inaugural Popeyes Bahamas Bowl, some of the best collegiate men and women?s basketball teams in various tournaments, two Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classics, the Miami Heat...
Hands for Hunger set to host 7th Paradise Plates in October
Paradise Plates, Hands For Hunger?s annual fundraising event.
More Questions Than Answers in RCI Beach Club Project, says POIF
As Royal Caribbean International seeks to push forward with its $110 million beach club project on Paradise Island, an environmental advocacy group said government should demand explanations on key environmental aspects of the project. Chief among them, waste disposal.
Priceless Partnerships Pay MasterCard Rewards to Top Three Merchants
The MasterCard Priceless Bahamas program and the Ministry of Tourism presented three local businesses - Bahamasair, John Bull and the former Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort...
Party in Paradise presents, "The Gaulin Bride"
Party in Paradise presents, "The Gaulin Bride"
Another avenue of Bahamian Art and Culture will be explored when Party in Paradise presents The Gaulin Bride. The event will be staged at The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas on West Hill Street, November 10th, 2012. Party in Paradise, held in conjunction with Ivory Global Management is a new spin on a vintage idea.
Hurricane Hole Hits Market At 29.5M
Hurricane Hole Hits Market At 29.5M
Kerzner International is selling off its last major asset on Paradise Island to the tune of $29.5 million.
Leading Ladies Shine at Red Dress Soiree
Leading Ladies Shine at Red Dress Soiree
More than 300 persons filled the Imperial Ballroom at Atlantis for the third bi-annual Red Dress Soiree, powered by Aliv held on December 10, 2016. The event, whose silent auction benefits The Bahamas AIDS Foundation, raised thousands for the foundation?s work with adolescents affected by and infected with HIV/AIDS...
Soon to be Sir Sol Kerzner
Soon to be Sir Sol Kerzner
Government House announced today that Her Majesty the Queen has graciously conferred honours on the under-mentioned persons for exemplary services to the country in the Birthday Honours List 2010
'Good has come' from $6m Numbers Houses
'Good has come' from $6m Numbers Houses
Numbers Houses employ up to 3,000 Bahamians directly with an annual payroll of $6 million, and make $1.2 million in per annum charitable donations, a senior executive told Tribune Business yesterday, adding that the sector could become an $80-$100 million industry if legalized.
Making his case for legalizing local gambling or playing numbers, Dicrius Ramsey, general manager of Island Luck, said...
Custom Computer?s A?s For Excellence Winners
Custom Computer?s A?s For Excellence Winners
Custom Computers and the Minister of Education, The Honourable Desmond Bannister, presented this year?s winners of Custom Computer?s A?s for Excellence Campaign with brand new HP laptop computers on Saturday, September 18 during an awards presentation at the Custom Computers ?Know How Store? on Cable Beach. Outstanding students Kamal Hudson of St. Thomas Moore Primary School and Karinya Johnson of...
Custom Computer's A's For Excellence
Custom Computer's A's For Excellence
Minister of Education, the Hon. Desmond Bannister, presented this year?s winners of Custom Computer?s A?s for Excellence Campaign with brand new HP laptop computers on Saturday, September 18 during an awards presentation at the Custom Computers ?Know How Store? on Cable Beach. Outstanding students Kamal Hudson of St. Thomas More Primary School and Karinya Johnson of Prince Williams High School wer...
Great Harbor Cay Wahoo Tournament Postpose to March 1-3 due to Inclement Weather
The Ninth Annual Great Harbour Cay Wahoo Tournament scheduled for February 22-25, in Great Harbour Cay, has been postponed to March 1-3, 2018, due to inclement weather...
New $45 million deal expected to invigorate Harbour Island, surrounding Eleuthera economies
New $45 million deal expected to invigorate Harbour Island, surrounding Eleuthera economies
Officials of the Government of The Bahamas Wednesday (March 14) signed a Heads of Agreement with 4M Harbour Island Limited for the redevelopment of the Harbour Island Marina into a world-class tourism facility...
Significant number of entrepreneurial and job opportunities available under HOA with 4M Harbour Island Limited
Significant number of entrepreneurial and job opportunities available under HOA with 4M Harbour Island Limited
A significant number of entrepreneurial and job opportunities are expected to become available for local residents of Harbour Island as a result of Wednesday?s signing of the Heads of Agreement for the $45 million Harbour Island Resort and Marina Development...
Historic Sculpture of Bahamian Woman that Pioneered Miami Community, Unveiled in S Florida
Historic Sculpture of Bahamian Woman that Pioneered Miami Community, Unveiled in S Florida
Miami Mayor names day for historic Bahamian woman, and announces scholarship in her honor, at sculpture unveiling at local University...
14-Member Commonwealth Bank Teams up for Ride for Hope, Adds Pedal Power to the Fight Against Cancer
14-Member Commonwealth Bank Teams up for Ride for Hope, Adds Pedal Power to the Fight Against Cancer
By day, they don the blue and gold Commonwealth Bank uniform, ready to serve a large customer base, but on March 10, they pulled on cycling gear, took deep breaths, hopped on bikes and set out on a course to serve a greater cause ? the fight against cancer...
Laser Junior Nationals 2018
Laser Junior Nationals 2018
The 2018 Bahamas Junior Laser National Championship, hosted by the Nassau Yacht Club this past weekend (April 14 & 15), took place on Montagu Bay in heavy winds measuring 18 to 22 knots. A total of fourteen boats competed with teams from Harbour Island, Grand Bahama and New Providence enjoying the challenge of sailing in a ?blow?...
Black Enterprise Partners with Bahamas to Deliver African American Groups
President and CEO Earl "Butch" Graves Jr. recently led a delegation from African American media powerhouse, Black Enterprise (BE), on a visit to Nassau, Bahamas and promised potential group movements to the country...
Notes for Opposition Leader Monthly Press Briefing on 1st May 2018
During its last term in office, the PLP put in place specific regulations governing the fly fishing industry.The intent of the regulations is to protect Bahamian jobs and preserve the fly fishing flats for future generations...
MOU Establishes Scholarship for Central Eleuthera Students
Central Eleuthera High School students seeking to become primary school teachers can now apply for the Karen E. Miller Crean Scholarship, named in honour of an acclaimed veteran educator and tenable at University of The Bahamas. This is the latest scholarship specifically for Family Island residents as donors continue to demonstrate their belief in the transformative power of tertiary education.
'Pop Up Farmer's Market' at Eastern Park (Yamacraw)
'Pop Up Farmer's Market' at Eastern Park (Yamacraw)
In a press conference today, BAIC Executive Chairman Michael Foulkes invited residents of the Yamacraw area to a 'Pop-Up Farmer's Market' at the Eastern Estates Park...
Bahamas 45th Anniversary of Independence Celebrated with Ecumenical Service in South Florida
Bahamas 45th Anniversary of Independence Celebrated with Ecumenical Service in South Florida
Prominent S Florida newspaperman honored at Bahamas Independence Ecumenical Service...