News :: Events :: Opportunities
VOL IV. No. 26, November 13, 2014
This week in Bahama Islands Info
National News
Nassau News
Grand Bahama News
Column: Humane Society of Grand Bahama update
Column: Doula Delight
Family Island & Abaco News
Arts & Entertainment News
Column: At the Movies
Sports News
Feedback: Letters to the Editor

2014 Global Leadership Forum proceeds in spite of tragedy and in honour of Dr. Myles Munroe and his vision
Tourism Minister the Hon. Obadiah  Wilchcombe on Monday described Dr. Myles Munroe as a man who died fighting for his country.  Mr. Wilchcombe's comments came during the opening session of the Global Leadership Forum currently underway at the Grand Lucayan Resort on Grand Bahama Island.

The event is sponsored annually by Myles Monroe International and the International Third World Leaders Association.  Dr. Munroe, who also heads Bahamas Faith Ministries International, died in a plane crash on Grand Bahama Sunday evening, along with his wife and seven others.  His death sent shock waves across The Bahamas and throughout the world.  

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Dr. Julius Garvey urges a repair of 'the breach' in reparatory justice lecture
When Pan-Africanist Dr. Julius Garvey speaks about the dislocation of African people, the breach they have endured and the African diaspora, people listen.  It was no different on Friday night, when Dr. Garvey, the son of Negro rights activist Marcus Mosiah Garvey - the founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association - gave a lecture at The College of The Bahamas' Performing Arts Centre that traced the history of European imperialism, chattel slavery, colonialism and its impact on African people.

The audience was riveted to Dr. Garvey's message, given in an address entitled "To Repair the Breach" in which he provided perspective on the cause for reparatory justice within the context of the historical enslavement and genocide of Africans.

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National Feeding Network donates $30,000 to 30 feeding centres
Just under one year after it announced an ambitious goal to reach the day when no Bahamian goes to bed hungry and to assist all those who feed the needy, the Bahamas National Feeding Network made good on its promise, donating $30,000 in food vouchers to 30 organisations during a touching ceremony at a luncheon paid for by an anonymous donor.

"This is such a proud moment, but it is just a taste of things to come," said Frank Crothers, a director. "Those of us who are blessed are also charged with reaching out to those who have less and need more. Today, we are surrounded by people who do that every day - they reach out to feed the hungry, clothe the poor, provide shelter for the homeless. And now, through the Bahamas National Feeding Network, we are able to lessen their burden by providing food vouchers they may redeem at various locations."

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16 Bahamians chosen for Chinese government scholarship awards
Sixteen Bahamian students received scholarships from the Government of the People's Republic of China to study and complete Master's Degrees in China.  The candidates will be equipped in either International Economics of Business Administration, or Public Diplomacy.  

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with China's Ambassador, H.E. Yuan Guisen, and representatives from the Embassy of The People's Republic of China, held a ceremony with parents and loved ones of the scholarship recipients in the first floor Boardroom at the Foreign Affairs Ministry in the Goodman's Bay Corporate Centre, West Bay Street, November 7. H.E. Yuan Guisen and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Fred Mitchell gave scholarship certificates to the young scholars.    

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Billfish Grill at Palm Cay helps Rotary end polio
In what was an event to literally take a bite out of a disease that largely threatens children, Billfish Grill at Palm Cay joined leading restaurants around the world for the World's Greatest Meal, one night when a heaping portion of every diner's dollars when to the fight to put an end to polio.

"Wiping out polio has been a goal of Rotary International for more than 20 years and the Rotary Club of East Nassau has partnered with the global efforts with growing success. With the match from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation -- they are matching 2:1 any Rotary funds raised for Polio between 2013 and 2018 -- it means a total of $21,625.29 goes to the program and that translates to 36,042 immunizations or 18,021 children vaccinated with two immunizations per child to be effective," said East Nassau Rotarian Lindsey Cancino.

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Nassau's Gone Fishin' becomes BBQ ambassadors for The Bahamas
It started over a decade ago with a dream in a backyard, but years later the Arawak Cay restaurant Gone Fishin' has successfully catapulted itself to the 88th BBQ restaurant in the world and the solidified BBQ ambassador of The Bahamas.  Gone Fishin' was the official winner of the Smokin Hot BBQ competition held at Green Parrot earlier this year - beating out scores of BBQ teams in The Bahamas.

Just last month, the Gone Fishin' team went to Lynchburg, Tennessee to compete in the Jack Daniels BBQ Invitational, where the cooks impressed judges with their Bahamian recipes.  Hamish Moxey, the chief cook of Gone Fishing, says his restaurant, which is located on the shores of Arawak Cay, has gotten rave reviews from locals and tourists alike.

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Sandals Resorts hosts series of 'unveiling' events for travel agents across the UK
On 28th, 29th and 30th October 2014, Sandals Resorts hosted more than 1200 travel agents across the UK at a series of 'Unveiling' events in Glasgow, Manchester and London.  Agents attending these special events were given the chance to learn more about the Sandals Resorts, Beaches Resorts and Grand Pineapple Beach Resort products and news, in order to help them to sell more holidays and earn more commission in the coming year.

At each event, the top selling agents were recognised and awarded certificates of 'Outstanding Achievement' to thank them for their business and support over the past year. Attending agents were also given the chance to win one of 20 Sandals holidays through a variety of prize-draws and competitions throughout the evening.

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Bert Williams exhibition may come to Nassau
An exhibition at the Museum of Modern Arts (MOMA) in New York City on the late Bahamian actor Bert Williams, which has gotten rave reviews, may be duplicated in Nassau soon.  The exhibition at MOMA titled "100 Years In Post Production: Resurrecting a Lost Landmark of Black Film History" began on October 24,2014 and will continue until March 2015.

Williams is the first Bahamian actor ever to be captured on film.  Williams along with his partner George Walker, pioneered integrated silent films and Broadway musical comedies in the early 1900s. His performances earned him a Tony Award.  The exhibit includes screen shots, a film showing of a lost film and a behind the scenes look at the film in which Williams is seen working with Caucasian directors at a time when integrated films were almost non-existent.

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Young oil industry professionals leading the recruitment drive for more Bahamians in their business
Buckeye Bahamas (BORCO) and their sister affiliates started the third year of their Petroleum Products and Measurement Programme at Bishop Michael Eldon School (BMES) last week.  The programme aims to educate students on possible careers in the petroleum field, and this year 26 high school students from BMES were chosen to take the afterschool program.  This 8-week course offers young possible recruits an insight into everything oil related, mechanical and scientific.

Principal of BMES, Anita Docherty, encouraged the students to embrace this wonderful occasion afforded them. "I encourage you to do better than your predecessors and to surpass the expectations in this course.  These young men have chosen our school to help and I want you to embrace the opportunity this industry can offer you - it's a well kept secret and the prospects are endless," stated the veteran educator.

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BNT looking for community support for GB park expansion 
Recently the Bahamas National Trust (BNT) President, Executive Director and Grand Bahama Parks Manager met with the Minister for Grand Bahama, Hutchinson Executives and Grand Bahama Port Authority representatives to review the proposed new and extended parks for the island.  The two new proposed parks for East Grand Bahama and the Northshore-Gap, as well as the extended Lucayan and Peterson's Cay areas are all featured on TV ads to be released in November.  Using first-time drone video footage, the ads were created to solicit feedback from the public on the proposed areas.

"The government has been very keen to support our request for more parks but have been very clear that they want public consultation and feedback," said Lakeshia Anderson, BNT GB Parks Manager. "We are asking for the public to review our ads, then go to the website to view the proposed areas, and sign the petition if they support them."

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Freeport licencees weigh in on GBPA VAT training
Recent VAT Training for Licencees hosted by The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA) and its Invest Grand Bahama Small Business Bureau (IGBSBB) gave clear indication that, while a 2015 implementation date for VAT is forecasted, most businesses may not be ready. Moreover, feedback from participating GBPA Licencees revealed, that as much information as possible regarding VAT is not only needed, but appreciated.

While attendees of the 4-day, sector based event applauded GBPA for the initiative, there was no shortage of tough questions by industry professionals for GBPA executives and presenters. A post event survey conducted by the 'Port' gave high marks for the event and spoke well of presenters, Keith Worrell, of the Grand Bahama VAT Unit as well as Dario Roberts of Bahabeach Web/IT Development, noting their keen ability to explain the cumbersome topic into a more comprehensible version.

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FIDA Grand Bahama awards academic scholarships
The Grand Bahama Chapter of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) is pleased to announce the award of an academic scholarship to its eighth recipient, Miss Teonya Takahra Knowles.  Miss Knowles is a graduate of St. Georges' High School and was successful in obtaining seven (7) BGCSE's passes at grade 'C' and above.

The FIDA Scholarship is an award of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) each year for two (2) years of study at The College of The Bahamas.  Miss Knowles will be pursuing an Associates of Arts Degree in Law and Criminal Justice.  Her ultimate goal is to enter the field of Law.

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Volunteer brings pet care presentation to schools
We're thrilled this week to welcome back supporter Elaine Charter to Freeport.  Elaine is from Ottawa, Canada and has done some amazing things to help our animals.  Including hosting a fundraiser in September (in Ottawa!) that raised over $1350 for the HSGB!  Elaine is a talented artist with a huge heart for animals.  She put together a slideshow presentation perfect for young children on responsible animal care and the difference between cold and hot climates in terms of what pets require.

On Tuesday, she accompanied our Education Chairperson, Doreen Jamieson, to Walter Parker Primary School and helped present our message to over 100 first graders.  Elaine absolutely exemplifies the premise that one person CAN make a difference.  We are so grateful for her ongoing support and concern for our homeless, abandoned, neglected and abused animals. We hope that more people will follow her lead, and get involved!

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Register today for Grand Bahama's first Tourism Service Quality Training Symposium & Expo 
The Ministry of Tourism's Training and Education Department in partnership with the Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board and the Bahamas Hotel & Tourism Association is pleased to announce the launch of the first Tourism Service Quality Training Symposium and Exposition for Grand Bahama Island.

In a spirited effort to forge the way forward for the development of tourism training programs on the island, the symposium will explore the trends that are shaping the present and future of training and education within the tourism sector. The event is designed to drive destination desire through readying industry stakeholders to take ownership in communicating a message and attitude of service excellence to the employees within their organizations.

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2014 Kamalamee honourees official photograph released
The Kamalamee Organization is proud to release its signature commemorative group photo of the 2014 honourees.  This year's photo was taken at the Smiths Point Limited a property of luxury cottages owned by Fred Smith in Grand Bahama. The sunset photo was taken by professional photographer and committee member, Lyndah Wells. 

This year, the Kamalamee Honours Concert will take place on February 21st, 2015 at the Regency Theatre where friends, peers and entertainers will celebrate ten of the year's most extraordinary individuals, whose collective profession has resulted in the economic and cultural development of the island and country.

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Good Touch - Bad Touch: The impact of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) on labor and birth

Intimate partner violence (IPV) exists when, in an close relationship, the offender's behavior causes physical, mental, sexual, emotional or social isolation or abuse to the victim. Acts of IPV include physical abuse (spitting, kicking, pushing, pinching, slapping, or strangulation), mental or emotional abuse (coercion, threats, stalking), sexual abuse (forced sexual intercourse or sexual acts without the consent of the victim), social abuse (isolating and/or limiting someone's contact with friends or family), and economic abuse (harassment at work, controlling finances, limiting place employment or sabotaging work performance, seizing income, and/or refusing to share income).

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that one in four women worldwide may experience IPV with one-third of adolescent girls reporting that their first sexual encounter was coerced. IPV and non-partner sexual violence lifetime prevalence rates range between 10% and 59%, the average being 35%.

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BTC brings the latest technology to Bimini with new store and IP TV testing
BTC's CEO Leon Williams delivered a double dose of good news for Biminites on November 6th when he officially opened a new BTC retail store in Alice Town and also announced that in two weeks, Bimini would be the first testing ground for IPTV, BTCs new internet television service available next year.

"You'll enjoy free IP TV during the test period," he told attendees at the new store opening. "You'll have an alternative to those other fellows and you'll get a taste of what is to come next year when we launch IP TV with all the channels." The CEO said that in another couple of months the government will go to tender to receive bids for the second cellular license and in 2016, a third.

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Berry Islanders graduate from BTVI General Maintenance course
Twenty-nine Berry Islanders recently made history as they were the first graduates of a General Maintenance course offered by The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI).

BTVI spread its wings to the island, offering the 16-week course that included the fundamentals of carpentry, plumbing, tiling and electrical installation; the course was offered each Friday evening and Saturday, spanning a 10-hour period per weekend.  The graduates included students of the R. N. Gomez All Age School and a few adults.

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PM meets with investors on Andros
The Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie, met with William Michaelcheck and investors at Andros Island Bonefish Club, November 5, with respect to the Bahamas Agricultural and Marine Science Institute and general economic prospects for Andros Island.

He is pictured here, at left, during lunch gathering with other officials and bonefish club members. Next to the Prime Minister are, left to right: Dr. Jerald Ault; Minister of State for Investments the Hon. Khaalis Rolle; and Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister, Creswell Sturrup. At right is Ted McGraw, and second right, Bev Landstreet.   (BIS Photo/Peter L. Ramsay)


GBAA's annual Thanksgiving exhibition opens TONIGHT
The public is invited to attend the annual Thanksgiving Art Exhibition of The Grand Bahama Artists Association (GBAA) which will be opened at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 13th at the Glory Banks Art Gallery, Rand Nature Centre, Freeport.

This year's exhibition will feature twenty GBAA members. As usual, all of the exhibiting artists are either Bahamian or call Grand Bahama home and come from a wide variety of backgrounds as diverse as their expressive styles. GBAA President, Steve Stubbs notes: "We have artists who work in practically every medium. Work at the exhibit will include watercolour, oil, pastels, acrylic, mixed media, fibre art, ceramic art, and sculpture."

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Bahamas International Film Festival unveils official 2014 program
Festival Founder and Executive Director Leslie Vanderpool has announced the final program details for the 11th edition of the Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF), which takes place December 4-9, 2014 in Nassau and December 10-14, in Harbour Island, Eleuthera.  BIFF will begin with LIKE SUNDAY LIKE RAIN, Ending with a triplet of 3 band members called BIG IN JAPAN.

This year, the Festival will showcase 95 films from 30 different countries, including 48 features and 47 short films of which several are international premieres and all are Bahamian premieres. The four competition categories at BIFF are Spirit of Freedom: Narrative & Documentary; New Visions; and Short Film. Special sections include Caribbean Spotlight and World Cinema as well as Special Screenings.

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Voice of the entertainer: GBEMAA to re-launch
Immediate past president Joe Fox resigns, now president of the GBEMAA Nat Cambridge calls meeting on November 17.

But for a few brave outspoken individuals, the voice of the entertainer in Grand Bahama has been largely silent. In a time when the government of the Bahamas has a stated position of supporting and encouraging the re-development of our island and primarily through tourism initiatives we have yet to see the tangible results of any initiatives. Their effects have not reached the pockets and the quality of lives of the local entertainers.

Among us there are many and varied individuals. Persons engaged in crafts and fields of labor from commercial and industrial workers to office and managerial positions. We have turned to alternative means of employment. Not by choice bu out of a necessity to feed our families. Now we exist in a reality that sees us doing what we must because what we should is not supported or facilitated.

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IWFS rocks Fort Charlotte
Fashion aficionados looking for a fulfilling experience were not disappointed this weekend. With a nearly packed house, unpredictable weather was no match for Islands of the World Fashion Showcase (IWFS) as the world-renowned event set Fort Charlotte on fire. With 19 designer showcases packed into two nights, the sixth installation of IWFS proved to hold its own with spectacular showcases and an electrifying crowd.

Showcasing this year were ExÎles, Alshante Foggo, Ashton Hall, Bathhouse Swimwear, Charmaine Spicer, Froilan Amaya, Ismael de la Caridad, Jose Luis Gonzalez, Jesus Frias, Kazz Forbes, Laura Macias, Renaldo Geumm, Oscar de la Portilla, Ray Vincente, Rolando Ruiz, Omar Alexander Jimenez and Thatch Collection. Countries represented include Bermuda, Cuba, Jamaica, Turks & Caicos, The Bahamas and the United States of America.

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World class comedians and R&B singer set to perform at the 'Love & Laugh' comedy show
On Saturday November 15th the Ballroom at The Grand Lucayan Resort will be electrified when Flying High Promotions presents its biggest comedy show of the year - the "Love & Laugh" Comedy Show featuring four phenomenal comedians and a performance by Grammy Award nominated recording artist Karyn White. 

The upcoming show, which is the last installment of the 2014 comedy series, will be hosted once again by audience favourite, New York native comedian Mike Troy aka "Brooklyn Mike". Mike's credits include appearances on The Dave Chappelle Show, Comedy Central and Showtime at The Apollo. He will be joined by stand-up comedians Frantz Casseus (P. Diddy's Bad Boys, Def Comedy Jam) and Sync (BET Comic View). Headlining the show is Bahamian Comedian Demetrius "The Karaoke King".


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At the Movies: Fury
The tagline for this movie: War Never Ends Quietly. A battle-hardened sergeant commands a tank and her five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Outnumbered and outgunned with a rookie soldier thrust into their platoon, they make a brave attempt in the face of overwhelming odds to strike at the heart of the enemy.

U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Don "Wardaddy" Collier commands an M4A3E8 Sherman tank named Fury with an all-veteran crew until one of them is killed in battle and is replaced by a newly enlisted soldier as the 66th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Division make their final push into Nazi Germany in April of 1945. Private Norman Ellison is a typist who is added to the crew of Fury fresh out of basic training due to a lack of able bodied soldiers at that particular time in that particular place and must quickly learn to handle the duties of an assistant driver/bow gunner in the tank.

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U.S. Embassy partners with Junior Baseball League of Nassau and MLB players for youth outreach clinics 
From October 30 to November 2, the United States Embassy and the Junior Baseball League of Nassau (JBLN) partnered to host a series of youth baseball clinics and presentations conducted by former Major League Baseball (MLB) players Elias Sosa and Armando Rios.

Elias Sosa currently serves as the Latin American Coordinator for MLB International.  He was a MLB pitcher for twelve years and has worked as a Minor League pitching coach for several teams.  Armando Rios is a youth baseball league coach, scout, recruiter and hitting instructor for professional baseball players.  He is also the instructor for MLB's International Envoy Program for Latin America and has played for the San Francisco Giants, Pittsburg Pirates and Chicago White Sox.  

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Elite and Developmental Sports Program supports athletic achievement at The Lyford Cay International School 
Students with exceptional athletic ability at The Lyford Cay International School (LCIS) now have new support for their ambitious goals: The Elite and Developmental Sports Program (EDS). Designed to supplement the school's International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum and wide range of extracurricular programs, EDS offers high quality coaching and training opportunities to athletes who have outgrown the regular school mandated PE classes and after school clubs.

"We realized that we had athletes who wanted more," said Craig Massey, Director of Athletics. "They wanted more training sessions, more overall sports knowledge and more competition." The EDS program provides competitive and emerging athletes with customized rigorous training programs in conjunction with the school day. Athletes have many more opportunities to compete in their chosen sports nationally and internationally.

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New Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium heralds baseball expansion
A new Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium will be completed in 2015 and heralds rapid expansion of the game of baseball in The Bahamas. The stadium will be named after Bahamian baseball great, Kenneth Andre Ian Rodgers - the first Bahamian to play US Major League Baseball.  Rodgers played primarily shortstop for the Giants, Chicago Cubs, and Pittsburg Pirates.  

Ground breaking for the stadium's construction took place November 7 attended by his family, friends, and government officials, including the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, and the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture. The achievements of Andre Rodgers are still very vivid in Bahamian sporting memory.   

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Tourism officials visit USF to prepare for Popeyes Bahamas Bowl
Representatives from the National Stadium Authority (NSA), Ministry of Tourism (MOT) and Conference USA recently visited the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando in preparation for the upcoming Popeyes Bahamas Bowl on December 24 at noon at the Thomas A. Robinson Stadium.  The goal of the trip was to experience the pre-game production for a college football game.

UCF is the second largest university in the US, and a team from the school will be working with Conference USA to produce Popeyes Bahamas Bowl.  The NSA's focus is to maximize use of the stadium and gain the expertise needed to host world-class events.   

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Proud of my party
Dear Editor,

There have been a lot of letters and articles about who should lead the Free National Movement in 2015 and beyond. Some of them are nice and supportive and some are tinged with a bit if dirt-throwing, but despite all that, the beauty of this upcoming leadership campaign is that a woman is running! And whether she wins or not I am so proud that my party is the first to have a woman do this.

In today's Bahamas women are still classed as second-class citizens in legal terms as we do not have equal rights for our children or husbands. It's a sad fact that successive governments have not changed this as of yet.  But, despite this and the negative comments made by some men and women when equality for women is brought up, I have not seen anyone say that Loretta Butler- Turner SHOULD NOT RUN BECAUSE SHE IS A WOMAN.  Of this I am very proud!

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Muddasick!

What's bugging you?  Got a Muddasick? Here's your chance to say your piece!  Send your Muddasick to info@bahamaislandsinfo.com and we may just put it in print.
NASSAU EVENTS

Bahamas National Holidays - Click HERE to view the 2014 calendar.
            
thru November 30: Eddie Minnis & Family Retrospective Exhibition: At the NAGB - a retrospective exhibition featuring the work of Eddie Minnis, daughters Nicole and Roshanne and son-in-law Ritchie Eyma. Over 100 paintings: EddieMinnisandFamilyArt.

        

November 14: The Central Bank of The Bahamas' High School Competition & Exhibition - 6 p.m. Central Bank Art Gallery, Market Street. RSVP to 302-2656. Dressy/Casual/Business.

November 14: "One Night Under The Stars" Exhibition - 6pm to 9pm at Sapodilla Restaurant, Kamalamee Terrace, West Bay Street. RSVP to 327-2161.

November 15: Television Show Casting Call - Email your resume to islandscope@hotmail.com and call for an appointment at Tel. 698-1067. Click HERE to view the poster.

November 16: "Festival of Hymns and Anthems 2014" - Presented by the Anglican Chorale. 4pm at Christ Church Cathedral, George Street. Admission is free and an offering will be taken.

November 20: Bill Cosby - Legendary comic performs at Atlantis.  Call 363-6601 or visit the Coral Towers box office. 

November 20: "The Rise of the Female Artist in The Bahamas and The Family Phenomenon" - Discussion/talk at the NAGB. Call 328.5800/1 for information.

November 21-23: 'Jollification' - Annual Christmas Festival at the Retreat, Village Rd.  Friday is Members' Night. Click HERE to view the poster for details.

 

November 23: Bahamas Half Marathon & 10K Coming back for a second great year! Click HERE to visit the website.   

 

November 23: Heart Ball Victorian High Tea Party & Fashion Show - with hats and gloves required. Pre-Tea Exhibition at 2 pm, main event at 2:30 at Mount Fitzwilliam, Government House. Click HERE to view the poster.    

 

November 28: Broadway Under the Stars - featuring Franz Hepburn. To benefit the Bahamas Humane Society, at Jacaranda House. Click HERE for more information.      

 

November 29: Heritage Village Christmas Festival - Click HERE to view the poster for details.  

 

January 17-18, 2015: Marathon Bahamas Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay and the Susan G. Komen 5K make this a weekend for all runners! Click HERE to visit the website.   

 

January 24: 16th Cacique Awards - at Melia Nassau Beach Resort, Cable Beach.   

 

February 5-8: Ride For Hope #9 / Tour of the Bahamas - Combined bike riding events with a new date and place! RFH now in Nassau. Click HERE to visit the FB page.  New website now up!  Click HERE to learn more and register.    

 

February 14: 51st Annual Heart Ball - at the Melia Nassau Resort.  Mark your calendar for this worthwhile charity event. 

  

May 7-9: Bahamas Carnival - The dates have been set for this new event featuring four exciting musical events. Click HERE to visit the official website.


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NOTE: All dates, times, locations and other details are subject to change.
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GRAND BAHAMA EVENTS

November 13: GBAA Thanksgiving Exhibit - 7pm at the Glory Banks Art Gallery, Rand Nature Centre. Click HERE to read about the artists. 

November 14: Grand Bahama Tourism Symposium and Exhibition - at Pelican Bay. Click HERE to view the poster for details.

November 15: Mary Star of the Sea Annual Bazaar - 12:00 noon - midnight at the school on Sunrise Hwy. Don't miss the ever-popular win a car raffle!

November 15: Posh Paws Fashion Show - At the GB Sailing Club from 6:30 p.m. until...  Tickets available now at the HSGB shelter.  Only $30/advance! 

November 17: GBEMAA re-launch meeting - Calling on all entertainers, meeting at Canal House, Pelican Bay. Click HERE for more info or contact natcambridge@gmail.com.

November 21-23: Strong Faith - Weekend of worship at the Grand Lucayan.  See ad this newsletter or click HERE to visit the FB page. 

November 22: GB Shipyard Golf Tournament - at the Reef Golf Club. Contact 727-0657.  Click HERE to view the poster.  

November 29: Franz Hepburn - 7pm at the Grand Lucayan. Enjoy his deep bass baritone voice singing favourite songs from the great musicals! Tickets $50 at Bahamas Developers on Logwood Rd across from the GB Power compound or call 352 7071.

November 29-30: Grand Bahama Cyclist Club's Season Closer Races - Two days of bicycle racing for all levels.  Day 1 - 18 mile time trial. Day 2- 36 mile road race.  Contact gb-cyclist@hotmail.com for all the information.  

December 5: Christmas City 2014 - at Freeport Gospel Chapel School featuring the Grand Bahama Youth Choir. Click HERE to view the poster for more info. 

December 5: Festival Noel - Grand Bahama's most popular Christmas season annual event - at the Rand Nature Centre.   Wine, art, food ... tickets on sale soon!

December 6: Santa's Grotto at UNEXSO - Ages 10-12 and 4-6 pictures with Santa to benefit the GB Children's Home. 373-1244 for more info.

December 12-13: Dear Santa (A Christmas Family Comedy by Norm Foster) put on by the Lucaya Youth Theatre Society - Save the dates, more information coming soon.

December 13: Christmas Boat Parade - Part proceeds to benefit BASRA. Click HERE to view the poster, contact UNEXSO at 373-1244.  

February 21: Kamalamee Honours Concert - At the Regency Theatre. Click HERE to read more about the honourees.

March 2015: Exact day TBD - 6th Annual Join Me on the Bridge - Celebration of International Women's Day and Women's Expo.

March 13-14, 2015: Fifth Annual Youth Benefit Fishing Tournament - Lots of time to mark your calendars and get your lines ready.  Don't miss it! 

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NOTE: All dates, times, locations and other details are subject to change.
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FAMILY ISLANDS & ABACO EVENTS

November 13-15: Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina "Wahoo Smackdown V" - www.biggameclubbimini.com  reservations@biggameclubbimini.com or 1-800-867-4764.

November 13-16: ABACO Open Golf Tournament & Family Weekend Festival - On Treasure Cay's 18-hole championship golf course. 65-8801 or www.treasurecay.com.  

November 15: Second Annual Abaco Open Golf Tournament - at Treasure Cay. To register call 242-365-8801 *must register by Nov. 8.

November 21-22: ANDROS Harvest Festival & People-To-People Experience Reception - Venue is the Lighthouse Club & Marina in Andros Town, Central Andros.  Contact: Andros Tourist Office / (242) 368-2286 or (242) 368-2891.

November 27: Thanksgiving Turtle Trot in Hope Town, ABACO.  More information soon. 

December 27: 242 Colour Run Abaco - Back for a second great year!  Visit run242.com for details and registration.  

December 5: Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - in Regatta Park, George Town, EXUMA. Come out and bring the whole family. Contact: Mrs. Eula Morley (242) 336-2435.  

December 26: Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade - Harbour Island, ELEUTHERA. This national festival of The Bahamas showcases several elements of local culture. Contact: Harbour Island Tourist Office / (242) 333-2621.

February 7: Hope Town Reef Ball - ABACO. Contact Friends of the Environment fore more information: kwilliams@friendsoftheenvironment.org.

February 17-21: 3rd Annual Patrick Davis Hope Town Songwriters Festival. ABACO. www.PDandFirefly.com 

February 26-March 3: Salina Point Homecoming - ACKLINS residents and former residents celebrate in true Bahamian tradition. Contact: Mr. Steven Rose / (242) 464-8521, (242) 476-0363.

February 28: Marsh Harbour Reef Ball - ABACO. Contact Friends of the Environment fore more information: kwilliams@friendsoftheenvironment.org. 

April 22-15: Bahamas Billfish Championship #1 - GUANA CAY, at Orchid Bay Marina. Fishing in the marlin rich waters of the Abacos. Registration/new website coming in January.

May 6-9: Bahamas Billfish Championship #2 - GREEN TURTLE CAY, at the Green Turtle Club and Bluff House. Registration/new website coming in January.

May 27-30: Bahamas Billfish Championship #3 - TREASURE CAY. Registration/new website coming in January.

June 10-13: Bahamas Billfish Championship #4 Wrap-Up - MARSH HARBOUR, Abaco Beach Resort will host.  Registration/new website coming in January.

July 3-11: Regatta Time in ABACO - From north to south, sailing fun and festivities throughout the cays.  www.regattatimeinabaco.com. 

 

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Tragic plane crash takes life of Bahamian icon
The cause is still under investigation of a tragic plane crash on Grand Bahama Sunday night, November 9th.

Among those killed in the deadly crash were world renowned religious leader, Dr. Myles Munroe and his wife Ruth, along with other passengers who were flying to Grand Bahama from Nassau on a private jet for the Global Leadership Forum. Dr. Munroe was to be the forum's host.

While the nation mourns the loss of this great spiritual leader and the others who perished that fateful evening, condolences have been pouring in and investigations begun.

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Prime Minister shocked and saddened by tragic passing of Rev. Dr. Myles Munroe and plane crash victims

Statement from Minister of Tourism, Hon. Obediah Wilchcombe on the passing of Dr. Myles Munroe

Condolences to crash victims from the Governor General

Minister Mitchell expresses condolences on the passing of Dr. Myles Munroe

COB statement on the passing of Dr. Myles and Mrs. Ruth Munroe

The Grand Bahama Port Authority offers condolences


DNA party: Branville McCartney on the passing of Dr. Myles Munroe








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