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VOL IV. No. 47, April 9, 2015
This week in Bahama Islands Info
National News
Nassau News
Grand Bahama News
Column: Humane Society of Grand Bahama update
Family Islands & Abaco News
Arts & Entertainment News
Sports News

Bahamian elected Chairperson of UNCTAD
H. E. Rhoda M. Jackson, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of The Bahamas to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Switzerland was elected Chairperson of the Multi-year Expert Meeting on Investment, Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Productive Capacity-building and Sustainable Development, organized by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

The two-day meeting which was convened on Monday 30 March, 2015 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, focused on highlighting the linkages between entrepreneurship and productive capacity-building and sustainable development, particularly among disadvantaged groups, such as youth and women.

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Bahamas Girl Guides celebrates 100 years
The Bahamas Girl Guides Association and Girl Guides Associations across the globe have been able to "remain relevant" for millions of young girls for more than 100 years despite operating in "an ever-changing world where there is so much competition for the attention of young girls," Minister of Social Services and Community Development, the Hon. Melanie Sharon Griffin said Monday.

Addressing the opening of the Bahamas Girl Guides Association's 'Camp Areitos,' Minister Griffin said Girl Guides Associations in The Bahamas and across the globe have taught millions of girls the value of making sound decisions based on values and principles that emphasize duty to God and country and in helping others, as stated in the Guide Promise.

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Cancer Society launches $3 million building fund to expand Cancer Caring Centre and create Bahamas' first hospice facility
Declaring that the need to expand the Cancer Caring Centre was "more urgent now than ever in our history," the Cancer Society of The Bahamas today officially launched a $3 million fund-raising campaign to build 16 new rooms and create the first hospice care facility in the nation.

"The Cancer Caring Centre, the most ambitious project ever undertaken by The Cancer Society in its nearly 40-year history, serves as the heartbeat of the community of those who have been diagnosed with the disease or are caring for loved ones undergoing treatment," explained Dr. Williamson Chea, Cancer Society Vice President.

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Lodge donates to Ranfurly Home for Children and the Royal Bahamas Police Force Dependents Fund
The fraternal lodge that hosted a casino night event for charity has now turned its proceeds over to two lucky beneficiaries. Lodge St. Joseph #1838 S.C. this week donated $1,000 each to the Ranfurly Home for Children and the Royal Bahamas Police Force Dependents Fund. It was the second consecutive year the lodge raised funds for the children's home and for families of slain police officers.

More than 70 guests attended the December fund-raiser at Old Fort Bay Club featuring faux games of chance.

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The Island House set to open its doors
The Island House (TIH), a new 30-room boutique hotel in western New Providence, is ready to showcase its distinctive blend of contemporary luxury and authentic island style. The doors will officially open on April 16, following the handing over of the fully Bahamian-owned, Bahamian-financed property by the Bahamian contractors.  The first few weeks of operation will constitute a soft opening for selected guests and members, with the hotel expected to be in full operation by mid May.

TIH is the creation of Lauren and Mark Holowesko and their family, whom has been investing in The Bahamas for more than 30 years. Osprey Construction Company is the builder.

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Baha Mar Casino Hotel and Grand Hyatt 'Light It Up Blue' for Autism
Baha Mar joined the global autism community in shedding light on Autism Spectrum Disorders, by 'Lighting It Up Blue' on World Autism Day, April 6, 2015. As part of the eighth annual 'Light It Up Blue' campaign to raise money and awareness for autism, Baha Mar has illuminated the majestic Baha Mar Casino Hotel and Grand Hyatt towers. The resort also illuminated its iconic water tower that overlooks the TPC at Baha Mar clubhouse.

Baha Mar was one of several landmarks across the world washed in blue on Thursday night, including the Empire State Building and 1 World Trade Center in New York, London's Trafalgar Square, Niagara Falls and Egypt's Great Pyramid.

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BNT releases breathtaking Nassau Grouper PSA
Though they remain one of our country's tastiest delicacies, just like the revered conch, grouper is slowly becoming a harder fish to catch. Thanks to a newly released video from the Bahamas National Trust (BNT) thousands of Bahamians can learn all about the Nassau Grouper, its importance to our waters and why we need to protect their last remaining spawning sites.

The eight and a half minute public education video takes viewers on a magical journey under the sea to Nassau Grouper spawning sites. "The purpose of the documentary is to raise awareness about the status of the Nassau Grouper spawning aggregations and to increase support for compliance with the fisheries regulations," said Krista Sherman, PhD Student, University of Exeter and former BNT Science Officer.


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Birding fieldtrip to western Grand Bahama yields several rare sightings
The recent fieldtrip by the Grand Bahama Birding Group, led by Erika Gates, took enthusiastic participants to several productive birding sites in the western part of Grand Bahama Island.  The first stop was the mangrove wetland between Paradise Cove and the West End Highway where 14 species were observed. A Reddish Egret and a Tricolored Heron were exciting new species for several of the birders.  

Off to a good start, the group proceeded to a wetland at Bootle Bay and amongst 14 species recorded at that location was a pair of Gadwalls which had not been seen on Grand Bahama before but had been recently recorded by Dr. Woody Bracey on Abaco!

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New hope for Grand Bahama pups in New Providence
Almost a year ago our friends in Nassau began having to deal with yet another devastating round of Canine Distemper (CDV). After many months of battling this horrific disease, and thousands of dogs and puppies losing their lives to it in our capital, it seems that it has finally subsided somewhat.  Our friends at the Bahamas Humane Society (BHS) have found themselves with a shortage of dogs and puppies.  

Last August, the Bahamas Dept. of Agriculture instituted a supposed ban on sending puppies under six months old outside of the country. Despite the only public account of this ban only including dogs from Nassau in this, the Dept. of Agriculture has insisted that no puppies under six months old be sent from any island and no dogs over six months old be sent without a rabies endorsement from their Department.  

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GB Shipyard opens its doors for education
Recently the Grand Bahama Shipyard (GBS) hosted two groups of students from the Junior Achievement (JA) BahamaJac Conference and the Bahamas Maritime Cadet Corps to a tour of their facilities so students could learn about the maritime industry and opportunities available at the yard. Twelfth grade students from the Bahamas Maritime Cadet Corps were given a presentation on the Shipyard, the work they do, and the opportunities available in the industry.

"It was especially important for these students to visit industrial sites which are involved in the maritime industry here on Grand Bahama as this is the field these students hope to enter upon completion of their studies," said Clayton Curtis, Grand Bahama Coordinator/Instructor.

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Hundreds turned out for fun, love, peace and coconut at Pelican Point Coconut Festival 
On Easter Monday the East came to life with hundreds of visitors and locals alike sampling everything Coconut at the 17th Annual Coconut Festival at Pelican Point.  The settlement of Pelican Point was the place to  experience what some of our visitors called, "a great Coconut experience."  It was a day filled with Fun and Games like 'Pass the Coconut,' 'Coconut Tart Eating Contest' 'Coconut Straw Plaiting,' and 'Coconut Barking.'

Live Music/Entertainment from Bahamian Artists like Veronica Bishop, The Grand Bahama District Pop Band of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, and Kirkland "KB" Bodie.

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Rotary Club of Freeport welcomes 'Sister Club' members from Safety Harbor, FL
Three members of the Rotary Club of Safety Harbor located, in Tampa, Florida, visited the Rotary Club of Freeport with their spouses not long ago. Rotarians Marie Padavich, Wayne Mineo and Bob McClure and their spouses received a warm welcome from the president and members of the Freeport club, welcoming them not only to the club, but also to Grand Bahama and The Bahamas.

The relationship between the Rotary Club of Freeport and the Rotary Club of Safety Harbor began 2013 at Rotary's President Elect Training Seminar (PETS) when past president of Safety Harbor, Jonathan Brewer, and then president-elect Queen Rolle of Freeport met in training. The duo decided to form a mutually beneficial alliance which speaks to the power of good will and friendships in Rotary.

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GBPA begins customer service training initiative
The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA) has announced that it will launch a Customer Service Training initiative, commencing with mandatory sessions for all GBPA Group personnel, followed by external training for Licencees. The customer focused training is an initiative of GBPA's Invest Grand Bahama Small Business Bureau (IGBSBB), and is scheduled to begin on Wednesday.  According to President Ian Rolle, the training is comprised of two segments, internal and external.

"The first segment which is internal, will address how we as a group interact with our customers; meaning Licencees, utility customers and property owners as well. The second segment, taking place on April 15th and 16th will focus on businesses and how Licencees interact with patrons; meaning local customers as well as visiting guests and tourists." Rolle said.

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Romora Bay names new operations manager, focuses on making Harbour Island home base for cruisers
The iconic Harbour Island landmark Romora Bay Resort & Marina has announced the appointment of Joseph Dargavage as operations manager. Mr. Dargavage is a former president of the Marina Operators of The Bahamas and served as chairman of the Berry Islands Tourism Advisory Board.

"We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Dargavage, a man who fully understands how valuable and important the yachting business is in The Bahamas, especially to Family Islands like Harbour Island," said John Davidson, of Bonachella Investments, the Miami-based company which purchased the property in 2005 and added a 40-slip, eco-friendly marina with nesting areas and educational components.  

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BAIC launches agricultural land lease program in Spring City and Norman's Castle, Abaco
The Hon. Dion D. Smith, Executive Chairman of the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) formally launched the Abaco Agricultural Program for the Spring City and Norman's Castle areas at a ground breaking ceremony held on Friday, March 27th 2015 in Spring City, Abaco.

In keeping with the government's pursuit to develop the agricultural sector and forge ahead with decreasing our billion-dollar food import bill, BAIC is moving throughout the Family Islands to ensure that Bahamians are afforded the opportunity to help reduce this bill.

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K.B. responds to Punch article: No, I am not performing at the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival 
Like all of the other mistruths, wordplay and outright lies told about me, I will assume that the Minister of Tourism must have been misinformed, because according to the April 2nd, 2015 Punch newspaper article quoting the Minister, it is said that I am slated to perform at the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival 2015 event. This is not true.  I am not booked to perform on any of the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival 2015 events.

I felt that this should have always been a one hundred (100) percent Bahamian Festival, showcasing Bahamian culture at its finest.  As long as there are foreign acts at this so-called Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival, I will not perform.

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COB Colour of Harmony honours John Berkley 'Peanuts' Taylor
If you have ever seen John Berkley "Peanuts" Taylor perform, then you are likely never to forget it. His effervescence and energetic skill as a dancer, singer and drummer are legendary. His stage has been any number of the historically famous entertainment enclaves around Nassau - Jungle Club, Confidential, Junkanoo Club, Spider Web and the Drumbeat Club - among others.

At the recent 26th Annual Colour of Harmony, held at The College of The Bahamas under the patronage of the Governor General Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling, the man who has left audiences in awe of his talent accepted another distinguished honour.

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'East of the Sun...West of the Moon' opens at Doongalik Studios April 15
Doongalik Studios announces the opening of a watercolour exhibition featuring the work of winter resident, Katrina Vanderlip entitled "East of the Sun...West of the Moon" which will open on Wednesday, April 15 from 6-9pm.  

Katrina first starting coming to The Bahamas eight years ago and has fallen completely under its spell. She has set out to discover and the study The Bahamas through her painting by visiting the Family Islands of Inagua, Eleuthera, Exuma and Long Island to capture their unique beauty as well as capturing the sounds, colors and characters of Junkanoo in images that she has produced with passion for this exhibition.

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Bahamian recording artist ready to release album this summer
Padrino is celebrating his 34th birthday sitting behind a mixer board in a Studio in North Miami. It's likely he turned 32 and 33 doing much of the same. His album project entitled RNIP is due to drop by the end of this summer, and he still has a lot of work to do. But, he and Grammy Award Winning executive producers, Cool and Dre, have a plan to release singles all summer long - the appetizers until the serving of the main course.

His long career of producing other people's tracks - and laying down his own - have finally come to a critical precipice; he is about to drop an album in the biggest Hip Hop market in the world.

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Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival Eight Mile Rock kicks off with Fish Fry
Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival Eight Mile Rock kicked off at the Eight Mile Rock Fish Fry, Thursday. 

In attendance were Minister of Grand Bahama the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville, Senator Tanisha Tynes, Freeport City Councilor Clifton Francis, and Entrepreneur Ginger Moxey.  

Pictured is Minister for Grand Bahama with Junkanoo Carnival costumed ladies. 

(BIS Photo/Vandyke Hepburn)
Tourism hosts the 2015 Easter Sunday Gospel Fest at Clifford Park
Thousands of Bahamians celebrated Easter Sunday at Clifford Park at the Ministry of Tourism's 2015 Easter Sunday Gospel Fest, from early evening till the music stopped.  The concert featured local and international artists -- Nehemiah Hield, Shaback, The Cooling Waters, Steven Heard, and Jay Moss.

Director of Events for the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Charity Armbrister said it was the second year of doing the event: last year there was a Gospel Concert to celebrate the Ministry of Tourism's 50th Anniversary.  It was so well-received that Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe decided perhaps it should be annual.  

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At the Movies: Furious 7

One of the taglines for this movie: One Last Ride. When an ex-European government assassin kills a member of the illegal street racing crew who were responsible for hospitalizing his brother they must rally together to defend themselves and stop him from killing any other members. To fight this outside threat they must make a deal for help with a shady North American government official to retrieve an important asset being held by an African terrorist.

Deckard Shaw is a black ops trained killer who has been off the grid since his own government tried to 'retire' him, but when his younger brother is badly injured in an airplane explosion caused by a reckless band of outlaw street racers he is forced to resurface and avenge his brother's honor. Mose Jakande is the head of a terrorist organization originating from Somalia with ties to Europe and Asia who has just acquired a computer programmer with the expertise to weaponize any existing digital technology into a global targeting system for weapons of mass destruction.


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Bonfire Beach Bash & Tournament announced at Old Bahama Bay in West End
Special rate early registration is underway for anglers to compete in the Bonfire Beach Bash & Tournament to be hosted by the Old Bahama Bay Resort and Yacht Harbour, a proud member of the Guy Harvey Outpost Resorts Expedition Properties portfolio.

The Fun Fish Tournament, featuring a separate billfish category, and a Bonfire Beach celebration co-hosted by Loggerhead® Marina is scheduled from June 25-28.  In addition to fishing, the three-day event features artist Bobby Little's signature bonfire sculpture-a hallmark of the Bonfire Tournament Series.

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Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival Beach Olympics Grand Bahama set for April 18th
As the road to Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival Kick Off Weekend in Grand Bahama draws near, organizers are pooling all of their resources to pull off an explosive two-day event come April 17th and 18th, 2015 at Taino Beach, which includes the Music Masters Semi-finals Concert and a beach party.

The 19 semi-finalists in the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival CD Song Competition, including Grand Bahama's Terrell Tynes-Wilson and Georgina Ward-Rigby, will light up the stage on Friday, April 17th to battle for one of the top 10 spots in a chance to win the $20,000 grand prize.

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Bahamas Speed Week Revival founder organises Ferrari event in the UK
It's the beauty pageant of Ferraris - some 200 classic red sporty speedsters, many capable of zipping at up to 200 miles per hour gathered today in the countryside of the UK for one of the largest Ferrari meets of the year, an event organized and run by Bahamas Speed Week Revival Founder David McLaughlin.

"Easter in the UK marks the beginning of the season for owners of Classic Cars and there are none more classic, or iconic than the Ferraris which race in the blood red colours of Italy," said McLaughlin who reported in as the cars prepared for the Concours d'Elegance on the grounds of an historic hotel.

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NASSAU EVENTS

Bahamas National Holidays - Click HERE to view the 2015 calendar.        

 

April 9: Beautiful Inspirations 2015: A Heavenly Gaze - 6pm-9pm at Christ Church Cathedral Church Hall, George St. 9th exhibition by Je'Rome Harris Miller.

 

April 11:  'It's a Bahamian Ting' -  Concert at Arawak Cay, 6pm-midnight. Click HERE to read more.     

 

April 11: Auction for Action - at The National Art Gallery, 7pm. Come on down and bid! bid! bid!   

 

April 11: Kingdor National Parkinson Foundation Gala Ball - at the Melia Nassau Beach Resort. Guest Performing Artist is American Soul Singer, Mr. Freddie Jackson. Call 326-5291 for tickets.    

 

April 11: Cycling time trial - 15 mile start/finish at Lyford Cay race time is (8am)? shotgun start. Contact: npcyclingassociation2013@gmail.com.

April 12: Cycling Road Race - start/finish at Goodman's Bay Beach starting at 8:15am travel to Clifton pier and back 26 miles. Juniors and women will cover 20 miles, registration starts at 6:50am until race time. Contact: npcyclingassociation2013@gmail.com.      

 

April 15:  'East of the Sun...West of the Moon' - opens at Doongalik Studios. Click HERE to read more.  

 

April 15-16: Conclave of Chambers of Commerce - at the Melia Resort. Contact 322-2145.    

 

April 17: BAARK Carnival - Let's Pawty! Click HERE to view the invitation and support your four-legged friends. All proceeds from the event go to our spay/neuter & education programs all over the Bahamas.   

 

April 18: Atlantic Medical Fun Walk - Make a date with your shoes to join this popular annual event!  Call 326-8191 for registration details.  

 

April 25: Vibes on the Island - The charity fundraiser will feature live performances from internationally acclaimed reggae recording artist, Tarrus Riley with special guests Dean Fraser & the Blak Soil Band and reggae sensation, Chronixx and ZincFence Redemption. Click HERE to read more.    

 

April 30: UNESCO's International Jazz Day - Pompey Square, downtown, Nassau. The opening session will be at 1:00 p.m. followed by continuous music from 2:00 to 10:00 p.m. A grand concert that evening begins at 6:00 p.m.

 

May 2-3: IAAF World Relays - at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium. Click HERE to read more.  

  

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

 

June 13: Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga at Atlantis - Imperial Ballroom. Call 363-6601 or visit the Atlantis Box Office.   

 

June 21: Potcakeman Sprint Mixed Team Relay - Another chance for your team of 4! Click HERE to learn more.

 

September 5: Potcakeman Triathlon - at Jaws Beach.  Individuals and teams compete in this swim-bike-run-party charity race. Click HERE to visit the website.  

 

November 22: Bahamas Half Marathon - Half Marathon, Relay and 10K event. Sold-out in 2014, don't miss it! Click HERE to visit the website.   

 

December 5-12: BIFF 2015 - The 12th annual Bahamas International Film Festival returns.  Click HERE to visit the website.

 

January 16-17, 2016: Marathon Bahamas Weekend - Includes marathon, relay, half marathon and Susan G. Komen 5K. Click HERE to visit the website.  

 

February 14: Ride For Hope - The Bahamas' most popular charity event on two wheels will be offering up some Valentine's fun in 2016.  Click HERE to visit the website for updates throughout the year. 


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GRAND BAHAMA EVENTS
 
April 10-12: Perfect in Weakness - A new an exciting live Bahamian play. Click HERE to view the poster for venues and times.

April 11: Grand Bahama Long Islanders' Association Dinner Dance - Rake n' Scrape & Calypso music at the Hawksbill Yacht Club. Dinner/7pm-10pm and dancing 8pm-2am. Tickets $20 (incl. dinner). 

April 11: Kamalamee Awards - At the Regency Theatre.  

April 11: West End Junior Sailing Regatta -  Exciting competition, great food, and cultural entertainment. 11:00am-8:00pm, West End.

April 11: Special Olympics 5K Walk/Run - Pre-registration required.  Details on the form, click HERE to download.

April 17-18: Music Masters Concert / Junkanoo Carnival on Grand Bahama - Top 10 finalists for Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival song will be selected.  Parties at Taino Beach. Click HERE to visit the website.

April 18: Atlantic Medical Fun Walk - Make a date with your shoes to join this popular annual event!  Call 351-3960 for registration details. 

April 18: Farewell Appreciation Dinner - Recognizing Nurse Administrators, Ms. Audrey Rolle, Deputy Principal Nursing Officer and Mrs. Pearline Young, Senior Nursing Officer. 6:30 p.m. at Le Chateau on the Green. RSVP 350-6700 Ext. 2053.

April 21: Humane Society AGM - 6pm in the Garden of the Groves Cafe. All current and interested members invited. Call Tip 352-2477 for more info.

April 22: GB Chamber Luncheon Meeting - Delphine's Room, Canal House at Pelican Bay Hotel at 12:30pm. Call 352-8329 for info.

April 24-26: Georgia School of Dance - Always a sold-out show at the Regency Theatre.  

April 25: Fundraiser for Lucaya International School PTA - 'Dino Day' - Dinosaur themed Family Fun Day at the Rand Nature Center from 9 a.m. -2 p.m.

April 25: First Baptist Church Fun Walk and Health Fair - 6am-noon at First Baptist Pre-School Auditorium. $15 to walk, free Health Screenings, Seminars and Kids Corner. Contact the church at 352-9224.  

April 25: FIDA Legal Aid Clinic - 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Venue TBA.

April 25: Rugby Semi Final - Freeport v Cuckoos 2.30pm,  4.30pm Freeport Old Boys v Ottawa Old Boys.

April 26: Junior Rugby Fund Raiser - 50-mile Cycle Ride. Sign up to take part and raise money for our youngsters to travel. Contact robspeller@hotmail.com.

April 26: "To Have and to Hold" Bridal Show 2015 - Grand Lucayan Ballroom at 4 p.m.-until. Tickets/$25 at After Seven Bridal & Formal Wear, The Seventeen Shop and Frith's Bridal. 

May 1-3: Georgia School of Dance - Always a sold-out show at the Regency Theatre. 

May 2: Dog Days 1/2 Marathon and 5K - NEW! - Registration now open for this exciting local event. Click HERE to download the form (PDF). Click HERE to visit the FB page. Volunteers also needed to assist.  Proceeds to benefit the Humane Society of Grand Bahama.

May 9: 'Down Right Perfect!' - Buddy Walk Grand Bahama 2015. Contact Wende Hanna 351-4355 for more information.  

May 15-17: Junior Rugby Festival - Teams from Florida, Nassau and Cayman will be visiting and competing. 

May 23: Posh Paws Fashion Show - to benefit the Humane Society of Grand Bahama. 6-8pm in Port Lucaya.

May 23: Rugby - Freeport Old Boys v ORBS at the Rugby Club on Settlers Way.

May 25: 2nd Annual Grand Bahama Time Trial Championships - Cyclists battle the clock for the win! Click HERE to visit the GBCC events page for information. 

May 28-31: Blue Marlin Cove Springtime Tuna Event - BSFN event at Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina. Click HERE for complete details.

May 30: Hugh W. Campbell Primary School 2nd Annual Family Fun Day & Fair - Food, fun, and entertainment including live performances by various local artists. The proceeds from this event will go towards upgrading the school. 

June 13: Mitchell "Mitch" Mortimer Golf Tournament - at the Reef Golf Course. Registration Fee: $75 and Juniors Registration: $36.  For more information contact 373-2002/3/4.

June 20-21: Bahamas Dance Theatre - Always a sold-out show at the Regency Theatre.    

June 22-26: Sir Jack Hayward Soccer Camp - Mark the dates for this popular camp! More details soon.

June 25-28: Bonfire Beach Bash & Tournament - at Old Bahama Bay, West End. Click HERE to learn more.

July 18: Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament - at the Grand Lucayan Reef Course.

July 25: Lionfish Derby - Rid the reef of this predator before crawfish season opens. Click HERE to contact the organiser for more info.

July 31-August 3: FAHS/BMES 50th Anniversary Celebrations - School alumni and friends get-together for lots of fun activities.  Click HERE to view the poster with all the details.

August 3: 11th Annual Grand Bahama Road Cycling Championships -  B.O.C. sanctioned event. Click HERE to visit the GBCC website and learn more.

August 15: BASRA marathon swim - and the best beach party on Grand Bahama!  Bahamas Air Sea Rescue's largest annual fundraiser at Coral Beach.

October 31: 25th Anniversary of the Home for the Aged - Old Fashioned Ball "The Great Waltz" at Grand Lucaya Resort. Cocktails@ 7PM -  Dinner @ 8PM.  

November 7: Conchman Triathlon - and Iron Kids races will take place at Taino Beach.  No excuses, you can do it!   

November 13-15: FRFC Official 50th Birthday Bash Weekend - Events are in the planning to celebrate the history of rugby in Freeport.

November 15: Mary Star of the Sea Parish Annual Bazaar - 12:00 noon - midnight. 

December 4: Festival Noel - Grand Bahama's #1 holiday season event! At the Rand Nature Center 7-10PM.  

February 27-28, 2016: Tour of Grand Bahama Bicycle Race - To benefit Operation Christmas Child. Second annual event for cyclists of all levels.  Visit the website HERE for details throughout the year. 

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FAMILY ISLANDS & ABACO EVENTS

April 12-19: Marsh Harbour Restaurant Week - ABACO. Visit AbacoBuzz.com for details.

April 21-25: National Family Island Regatta - in George Town, EXUMA.  Click HERE to learn more about this national sport.
 
April 22-25: Bahamas Billfish Championship #1 - GUANA CAY, at Orchid Bay Marina. Fishing in the marlin rich waters of the Abacos. Registration/new website now up: www.bahamasbillfish.com. 

April 23-26: Writers Workshop - at the BIMINI Big Game Club. Click HERE to read more.
 
May 1-3: 11th Annual Island Roots Heritage Festival - in historic New Plymouth on Green Turtle Cay, ABACO.

May 6-9: Bahamas Billfish Championship #2 - GREEN TURTLE CAY, at the Green Turtle Club and Bluff House. Registration/new website open www.bahamasbillfish.com.

May 27-30: Bahamas Billfish Championship #3 - TREASURE CAY. Registration/new website at www.bahamasbillfish.com.  

June 6: Pineappleman Sprint Triathlon - Gregory Town, ELEUTHERA. Registration now open! Click HERE. 500 meter swim, 16k bike and 5k run part of the annual Pineapple Festival. There will also be a 5k fun run/walk event. email tom@bahamasadventures.com for more info.

June 10-13: Bahamas Billfish Championship #4 Wrap-Up - MARSH HARBOUR, Abaco Beach Resort will host.  Registration now open www.bahamasbillfish.com.

June 27: 7th Annual Green Turtle Cay Lionfish Derby - Cash prizes, trophies, lionfish tasting and helping out the environment by lowering the numbers of the invasive Lionfish. info@greenturtleclub.com. ABACO.

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

July 17-18: Barefoot Man at Nippers - Guana Cay ABACO. Popular rum-soaked lyrics and fun from the Cayman Islands' #1 musical artist. Accompanied by the Sea & B band.

July 18: Seagillian Cycling Fest - 1st annual cycling event on Spanish Wells! Organised by Chad Albury. This race will be run the same weekend as the Legendary Spanish Wells Fisherman's Fest, so we welcome you to come for the race and stay for the Fisherman's Fest. More information coming soon! 

November 12-14: Wahoo Smackdown VII - BIMINI Big Game Club & Marina. Click HERE for information.

December 1-4: BIFF 2015 in Harbour Island - The Bahamas International Film Festival travels to ELEUTHERA.  Click HERE to visit the website.

 

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Usain Bolt to compete at IAAF World Relays in Nassau

The Local Organizing Committee is excited that the world's fastest man Usain Bolt will be competing at the IAAF/BTC World Relays Bahamas 2015.

"The LOC is elated about the news that the world's fastest man will be competing at this year's World Relays. We encourage all Bahamians to purchase their tickets for this Bahamazing event," says Lionel Haven, Managing Director of the Local Organizing Committee.  Approximately 1,000 athletes and coaches representing 47 countries are expected to participate in the event, to be held at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium.

The Jamaican Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) announced on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 that Bolt will compete at the IAAF/BTC World Relays Bahamas 2015.

The second edition of this innovative and exciting competition takes place in Nassau, The Bahamas on the weekend of May 2-3.

The JAAA met on Tuesday to decide the national team for the competition and selected the multiple world and Olympic champion, and world record holder, to compete on both days in Nassau.

"I'm happy to be part of the Jamaican team for the IAAF/BTC World Relays in the Bahamas.  I am fit, healthy and ready to run," commented Bolt.

"I hear the meet was a lot of fun last year and there was a great atmosphere. Jamaica has a long and successful tradition in relays and when we put on the national colours we always do our best to make the country proud," he added.

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