Dr. Gomez said this is an outstanding feat that has drawn very little national attention.

The 3-minute video, prepared by Conch Salad TV for Save The Bays, shows close-up waterfront sights for the first time behind the gates of Nygard Cay, the exclusive and exotic retreat at the tip of Lyford Cay with tentacles into Clifton Bay. Activities at the cay, owned by Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard, have long aroused concern by civic organisations and neighbours, including residents of Lyford Cay, in addition to dive tour operators, fishermen and locals who are watching its impact on nearby Jaws Beach.  

Mr. Chairman,

Let me first add my words of warm congratulations to you on your election both as Head of Government of Antigua and Barbuda and as the Head of the Conference and Head of the OECS. This is what you would you call a real baptism by fire or in football language a hat trick. I wish you well. I am sure that you will do well in the service of your people and those of the wider region.  

I am happy to be back in Antigua. I have a long history with this nation. I have been here both in an official and in a private capacity. I am an old friend of your former Prime Minister in the days when we were both athletes, Lester Byrd, your national hero and senior minister. So it is good to be back here. It goes without saying that my delegation is pleased at the arrangements that have been made for us and the warm welcome of the people of Antigua and Barbuda.  

This year, 12 students from Northeastern District schools - Palmdale, Centreville, Sandilands, Uriah McPhee, Thelma Gibson and Columbus Primary were incorporated in the outstanding scholar programme.  

Ten others graduated with "Credits" while two others completed the course with "Passes." Mrs. Madeline Rolle-Obas received the Sylvia Roberts-Johnson Award after being named the Most Outstanding Student, while Mrs. Natasha Pratt-­Taylor and Karen Sands both received Students of Distinction awards.

"Indeed, upon receiving its mandate to lead the Bahamian people, this Government pledged to continue to honour its outstanding heroes in memorable and lasting and meaningful ways," he said.

Recently, the GBPA sponsored group captured the JA title of  'Company of The Year' for the second consecutive year. On Friday past, the leadership team of GBPA Bolts, inclusive of vice presidents and assistants, paid a courtesy call on GBPA executives and management. The visit served a dual purpose of allowing students to express their thanks for the Port Authority's support during the 2013/2014 JA Company year, along with providing management with an annual report for the Company.

Creative Director for BAHARI is twenty-five year old, Grand Bahama native, Morgan Fernander. "The aim is for BAHARI to stand out beyond being just another Independence clothing line. We wanted to create a brand that Bahamians can appreciate and value," Fernander offers. "Aiming to please a discerning market, much time was spent deciding on every single detail on our shirts, from the fabric reams to the specific pantone colours, creating the moulds for the leather and metal emblems, the garment specification sheets, the garment tags with our logos stitched inside and even the hang tags," he explains.

Immerse Bahamas was described as a full service destination and project management company and is headed by Ms Ginger Moxey, former vice president of the Grand Bahama Port Authority.

However, during a recent press conference at the Ministry of Grand Bahama, owner and CEO James 'Jimmy' Sands proudly announced that in cooperation with the government, phase one of the $2 million brewery expansion would begin the first week of July.

Mr. Smith is also Chairman of the Eight Mile Rock West Township. He was sworn into office following elections on Thursday, June 26, at the Government Complex in Eight Mile Rock by Administrator Mrs. Brenda Bullard-Colebrooke.

The accolade, which honours hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Establishments awarded the Certificate of Excellence are located all over the world and represent the upper echelon of businesses listed on the website. 

"Due to management efforts and successful breeding seasons in recent years the Bahama Parrot population on Abaco has increased," said Marcus Davis, Deputy Park Warden for Abaco National Park where the parrots breed.  "The parrots regularly cross over the Great Abaco Highway in flight, and the Parrot Crossing signs will alert motorists using the Highway that Bahama Parrots are using the Ernest Dean Highway along with them, and further inform them to proceed with caution."

The production is presented by Ringplay Productions, a local theatre group that now manages the Dundas theatre, and features many veterans and a few newcomers to the stage.

Uniquely Bahamian, a family-owned accessories store that will be one of the retailers at Baha Mar, is at the forefront of this opportunity. The store, a sister company of fine jeweler Jewels by the Sea, was established in 2000 by husband and wife team, Alison and Betty-Jane Dean and sells specialty items handmade by local artisans.

"In addition to social and education programmes, RBC's support of the music and arts is an important component of RBC's commitment to youth development in The Bahamas," said Mr. Nathaniel Beneby, Managing Director, RBC in The Bahamas, Cayman and Turks & Caicos Islands. He added: - "Research has confirmed the importance of music programmes to youth development.  The Summer Music Camp enables hundreds of youngsters in The Bahamas to develop both their creative and personal potential.  RBC is proud to once again participate as a sponsor of The Summer Music Camp & Mentoring Programme."

This movie does not have a tagline. A Viking chief's son and his dragon discover a band of dragon trappers. When they are mistaken for a mysterious Dragon Rider, it illuminates the possibility of allies in their quest for humans and dragons to co-exist. The only setback in their mission may be the Viking who has hired the dragon trappers and his army of dragons robbed of their free will.

Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III and his Night Fury dragon Toothless have both grown in the five years since they first met and have been exploring more of their surrounding area as they both learn more about what they can accomplish, but as they get older it becomes there are more responsibilities they can no longer shirk for exploration. Valka ride a Stormcutter dragon named Cloudjumper and is the protector of the wild dragons from the dragon trappers, but she has a past which is linked to Hiccup and Stoick the Vast which could change the family dynamic of the chieftain and his son for the foreseeable future. Eret is a dragon trapper who must deal with these new riders of Berk as he tries to fill his dragon quota so he doesn't lose his life by disappointing his employer, but that becomes increasing difficult after he catches the eye of Ruffnut Thorston in the midst of a brew dragon conflict. Drago Bludvist is a dragon hunter who wants nothing more than to dominate every dragon in his sphere of influence and crush any human settlements which do not agree with his view of dragons as beaten down animals used as weapons to win wars.

In celebration of the Bahamas Golf Federation 50th Anniversary, the tournament is scheduled to take place at the Grand Lucayan Reef Golf Course on July 22nd, with a cocktail party preceding on July 21st. The tournament will host 20 teams and more than 50 players in a scramble format. The Bahamas Basketball Federation and its president, Charles "Softly" Robins will also benefit, as well as the Foundation for Mychal Thompson- who is a retired Bahamian professional basketball player.  

Their success continued on day two when the team on the 63' Bertram were able to release two additional blue marlin as well as a white marlin. These releases were enough to push the team far ahead of the fleet and earn them the win for the Marsh Harbour Championship.

This year the Caribbean baseball world will descend on the Emera Caribbean Baseball Park in the beautiful Grand Bahama Island July 18-27, 2014 for the Caribbean Little League Regional Tournament  (11-13 year olds).  

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NASSAU, Bahamas -- BTC crowned Tonesha Smith and Gabrielle Stubbs as the new BTC Senior and Junior  winners of Starmaker 5 during the show's finale at the British Colonial Hilton on Jun 26. Daniella Joseph and Leroy Armbrister were the first runners up for the competition, and Owen Smith and D'Angelo Symonette were the Wild Card finalists, chosen via viewer text votes and social media contests.

Taylour Paige, who stars as Ahsha Hayes on VH1's, Hit The Floor, was the guest speaker, and recounted her struggle to make it in Hollywood, and the perseverance it took for her to land her breakthrough role. Paige encouraged all of the contestants to never give up, and continue to fight for what they want in life, no matter what. "Dream big and remember that life is wonderful" said Paige, who was presented with an original caricature painting from artist Mathew Wildgoose, who was also this season's host, and a gift from Columbian Emeralds, one of the show's sponsors.

Smith, a 21 year old recent graduate of the College of the Bahamas, and resident of Nassau, noted that she was ecstatic to be the Senior winner of Starmaker 5, but notes that the win was a bit unexpected. "Winning feels great. It is hard to put into words...I feel good, wonderful, great! I'm still in shock, and it hasn't fully hit me yet. I would just like to thank BTC for every single opportunity that they have afforded me as well as all of the other contestants." Smith also received the Most Popular award.

Junior winner, Stubbs, who also took home the Photogenic and Congeniality awards, was also shocked by the results, and noted that she was grateful to have been able to win over the judges during the show's later challenges, where her personality was able to shine. "I feel absolutely ecstatic. When I got the cheque, and heard that I won, I was just a flutter with emotion. I hope that the next year will have lots of opportunities, connections for the future, and will help me to reach all of my goals. I want to just thank BTC for everything that they are doing for the youth of the Bahamas. Thank you for giving me the opportunity, and the mentoring, advice and help that you gave us all throughout the competition. The team was like a family to us, and I really had a great experience." said Stubbs.

Head judge, Stacia Williams, noted that choosing a winner was extremely difficult, but the judges choice came down to attitude, potential, confidence, and the contestant's growth during the duration of the competition. "The judges were looking for someone who was articulate, someone who had excellent interpersonal skills, the wow factor, the confidence and everything it takes to be a star. We chose Tonesha and Gabrielle because I don't think anyone can dispute that they will represent BTC in a good and positive way" noted Williams.