News :: Events :: Opportunities
VOL V. No. 2, May 28, 2015
This week in Bahama Islands Info
National News
Nassau News
Grand Bahama News
Column: Billie Talks Business
Column: Humane Society of Grand Bahama update
Family Islands & Abaco News
Arts & Entertainment News
Column: At the Movies
Sports News
Column: Weekly fishing report
Feedback: Letter to the Editor

BNT staff selected as future conservation leaders
The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) is committed to the conservation of our natural resources. The Trust needs passionate and well trained staff to help execute its mandate of managing national parks and promoting environmental stewardship amongst Bahamians.  The BNT  is excited that Science Officer Agnessa Lundy and Education Officer Scott Johnson were selected as participants in the 2015 Conservation Leadership in the Caribbean (CLiC) fellows programme.

Funded in part by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and supported by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW; www.ifaw.org), CLiC is a prestigious opportunity for up-and-coming conservation professionals in the wider Caribbean to gain invaluable skills and experience working with proven conservation leaders. Lundy and Johnson will participate in three training sessions over a two-year period, and will work in teams to design, implement and evaluate selected projects in biodiversity conservation for sustainable development in the Caribbean.

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Commissioning ceremony held for education graduands of COB
The latest graduands from The College of The Bahamas' School of Education were formally welcomed into the community of educators on Tuesday, in a ceremony that has become a staple event on the COB Commencement Calendar. Approximately 100 graduating students participated in the annual Teachers' Commissioning Ceremony held at The College's Performing Arts Centre.

Guest speaker at the ceremony, former Senator Dr. Jacintha Higgs, Principal of Akhepron International Academy, implored the graduands to evaluate their motives, goals and ability to effectively guide children towards their destinies.

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Bahamas signs on to air passenger information system (APIS) agreements
The Bahamas has now acceded to all three of the agreements which will facilitate the air passenger information system (APIS) which will allow the exchange of information to our border management agencies in advance of passengers getting on the plane to fly here. There were three agreements to allow this to be brought into force.

Fred Mitchell MP and Minister of Foreign Affairs took the opportunity to sign the accession documents in Runway Bay, St. Lucia in the margins of the meeting of foreign ministers of Caricom on 22 May.

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BTC flies the flag on Haitian Flag Day
Intermittent showers didn't deter Haitians, Haitian-Bahamians, and culture enthusiasts from showing up in droves at the Botanical Gardens, Nassau, for the BTC Haitian Flag Day celebrations. Nearly 6,000 supporters clad in the red, blue, and white of the Haitian Flag, came to enjoy the party with entertainment, regional food choices and chances to win a variety of prizes.

The event was an ode to the blend of Haitian and Bahamian culture within the country's ethnically Haitian communities. Classical Haitian dishes like the fried pork griot and the mackerel-stuffed dumplings called patae, could be found side-by-side with local favourites such as conch fritters and Bahamian baked macaroni. The DJ seamlessly moved from rake 'n' scrape to Kompas beats and the MC's rallied the crowd in both Kreyol and Bahamian dialect.

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Cancer Society to host major telethon for caring centre expansion
Bahamian leaders including businesspersons, government officials and medical professionals will pool their efforts to handle phone lines and volunteer their time for the first ever Cancer Society telethon - an event that will raise money for a critical cause and bring out families to hear live entertainment and touching personal stories.

The telethon, set for Sunday, May 31, will be held at the Imperial Ballroom at Atlantis from 1 to 5 pm. Atlantis, along with several media houses, is partnering with the Cancer Society for the telethon that will kick-off a $3 million building fund campaign geared toward doubling the size of the Cancer Caring Centre, adding 16 new rooms and creating Nassau's first hospice.

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BTVI showcases trades at Harborside Resort
Harborside Resort at Atlantis employees have the opportunity to enhance their careers or explore side trades, after meeting with a cadre of faculty and staff at a Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institution (BTVI) career fair organized exclusively for them.

Held recently at the resort, scores of workers turned out for the information session and mini career fair, which showcased the myriad of associate degrees, diploma and certificate courses offered at BTVI. Harborside Human Resources Manager, Jacquelyn Gardiner encouraged the maintenance and space cleaning staff to take advantage of the opportunity to improve their skills or gain new ones.

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Literacy partnership offers juveniles essential life skill
Through a partnership between the American Embassy in The Bahamas, and the Centre for Achievement, Resources and Empowerment (C.A.R.E), a group of students at the Willie Mae Pratt Centre for Girls and Simpson Penn Centre for Boys, were exposed to a literacy project that had a huge impact on their lives. The Fast ForWord Literacy Project took place at the joint residential care and school facility for juveniles in custody, from February to May 2015. It provided educational training and development in reading and learning challenged areas of twenty-two at-risk youth ages 13 to 16 years old.

"Education is the most powerful weapon that we can use to change the world," said Neda Brown, Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, quoting Nelson Mandela, when she spoke to the students at the end of program awards event held May 12th 2015.

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Ports International supports Cancer Awareness Month with donation to the Sister Sister Breast Cancer Support Group
The Bahamas' medical equipment and supplier Ports International is proud to support Cancer Awareness Month and the Sister Sister Breast Cancer Support Group. Ports International joins in the fight against cancer by donating funds to the organization and pink ribbon cane to fourteen year breast cancer survivor Addison Francis.

The Sister Sister Breast Cancer Support Group was launched as a non-profit charitable group for women diagnosed with Breast Cancer. In their quest to offer hope and support to hundreds of women infected with the disease in the Bahamas, members of the Surgical Suite Sister Sister Breast Cancer Support Group will hold their annual Prayer Breakfast.

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BTC Flight 242 Junior Achievement Company wins individual and team honours
A team member of the BTC Flight 242 Junior Achievement Company, Bobbeth Colebrook, beat out more than 500 competitors to take first place honours and the individual title of 'Most Distinguished Achiever' in this year's annual Junior Achievement programme; she also won the Speech Competition.

Winners in all categories were named at the Awards Banquet at Atlantis on Saturday May 16th and the Bahamas Telecommunications Company-sponsored team had their best year in the past decade to win team and individual honours. Executive Advisor Barry Wilmott, who has guided teams from BTC over 24 years, said this year he gave a different goal to his youngsters.

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Dear Billie, I hate my job but I can't leave it because...

How would you complete this statement? Because I have a mortgage. Because I have school fees to pay. Because I am the only one working so I have no other choice. Because I have responsibilities. Because, because, because. Or how about the "but"? What would you place behind the but? I hate my job but... Would it go something like this? But I have a mortgage. But I have school fees to pay. But I have responsibilities. But how will I survive? Same responses right? There must be an alternative to all of the above, which by the way are quite valid "reasons". Are they unsurmountable? I dare say absolutely not!

To be fair, if I had to complete the above statement two years ago, I probably would have said the same things. I would have probably even go on to say that not only can't I leave this job in which I abhor, but I should be thankful I even have a job! How many persons out there are unemployed? Again, these are very sensible, rational reasons. I may be going way out on a limb here by what I am about to write and could possibly receive some hate mail as a result, but what a load of hogwash!

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Licencees to join GBPA at IFE New York event
With less than 4-weeks before the start of the International Franchise Expo (IFE), in New York City, licencees of The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA) have demonstrated a keen interest in participating in the exciting event where the Invest Grand Bahama Promotional Unit (IGB) will be an exhibitor.

Port executives, Deann Seymour, CFO and Derek Newbold, Sr. Manager of Business Development, made the grand announcement at a Customer Service Training workshop hosted by GBPA's Invest Grand Bahama Small Business Bureau back in April. The random prize drawing gave one GBPA licencee an all-expense paid trip to New York City, to attend the IFE tradeshow, June 18th - 20th.

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Grand Bahama Birding Group follows spring migration
The May fieldtrip of sixteen birders from the Grand Bahama Birding Group led by Erika Gates, resulted in 34 species and mixed emotions about several of the birds observed during their trip to the eastern part of Grand Bahama.

Their first stop at the Pelican Point settlement evoked excitement as many in the group had not seen the striking male Bobolinks which travel in flocks from their wintering grounds in the Argentinian grasslands and grainfields to the Northern U.S. and Canada to raise their families. They only linger a few days on Grand Bahama, passing through to rest and feed on seeds and berries, their favourite food easily crunched up with their conical bills. The birders were able to observe a mixed flock of 35 males and females.

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Grand Bahama student Samaiya Lundy brings home top honours
The Hon. Dr. Michael Darville, Minister for Grand Bahama, was at Grand Bahama International Airport on Sunday to welcome home Samaiya Lundy, the 2015 Bahamas Primary School Student of the Year, along with other students who participated in the completion held last weekend.

Samaiya, a student of Sunland Baptist Academy, was also welcomed by her parents, Mark and Shantell Lundy; the school's benefactor, Bishop Godfrey Williams; the school's principal, Myrton King; coach, Bonnie Basden and teacher, Denise Minnis. Deputy leader of the official opposition, K. Peter Turnquest, was also present. As the winner, Samaiya was presented with a $6,000 scholarship from Royal Bank of Canada.

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Posh Paws Fashion Show a 'pawsome' success for the Humane Society of Grand Bahama
The weather, the setting, the music, the models, the food, the drink, the fashions, and of course the guests! All came together perfectly for a beautiful, fun event last Saturday, May 25th at Count Basie Square in the Port Lucaya Marketplace. 195 guests, including residents and visitors alike, enjoyed the beverages provided by our sponsors at Sands Brewery, Bristol Wines & Spirits, ENTwineD, Caribbean Bottling Co., and Crown Ice. A delicious variety of appetizers were provided by supporting Port Lucaya restaurants Molly Malone's, Le Med, Cafe Breezes, La Parilla, Zorba's, After Deck, Cappucino's, the Dive-In Bar and Pisces.

The gorgeous (and handsome) models showed off apparel from Bandolera, Animale, and UNEXSO, in addition to some donated designer clothing that was on sale by the HSGB. Not to be left out were our show-stealing doggy models; potcakes Roy and Roxanne, HSGB alumni; and Tyson, the adorable Dachshund.

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Grand Bahama welcomes Sunwing from Houston
Sunwing Airlines made its inaugural flight to Grand Bahama from Houston, Texas, on Sunday, May 24, carrying 145 passengers. The flight was met by Director of Tourism for Grand Bahama Betty Bethel and other Ministry of Tourism staff members.

According to Ms. Bethel, the Ministry of Tourism "has a summer and winter program, with this being the first of many flights scheduled for the rest of this year, which will result in positive economic impact for Grand Bahama."

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Salmonella behind him, Lowe eyes Pineappleman, longer term goals
With a bout of salmonella behind him, 2-time Pineappleman Sprint Triathlon champion Simon Lowe, will be back to defend his title June 6 in Gregory Town, Eleuthera. "I was sicker than I have ever been in my life," said Lowe, 32, of the illness that kept him out of Treasure Cay, Abaco's triathlon in March. "I was out of training for about a month and when I started again in early February it was very disheartening because it felt like I was starting again from scratch. After a few weeks though I felt the fitness coming back and I am now pretty much where I was before the illness happened."

Lowe's biggest challenge will most likely come from fellow New Providence native Dorian Roach, 39 and Grand Bahama's Romeo Seymour, 43. Seymour, who took second in Abaco, has been lighting up the Pineappleman Sprint Triathlon group page on Facebook and it's no secret he's gunning for Lowe, who's at the top of a list of emerging Bahamian triathletes.

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Second home market energizing Eleuthera's resurgence
The island of Eleuthera is on track for a major economic boom, which will return the island to its former glory, making it one of the most prosperous islands in the country said Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie as he delivered the keynote address at the 3rd Annual Eleuthera Business Outlook, Thursday, May 21.

Mr. Christie said that this impending economic boom in Eleuthera could be attributed to the island's strong second home market. "In terms of tourism development, the economic model of mainland Eleuthera is still evolving," he said. "The Ministry of Tourism's records reveal that with 376 second homes actively engaged in short-term rentals, the islands of Eleuthera and Harbour Island are out paced only by Abaco in the Bahamian home rental market."

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At the Movies - Mad Max: Fury Road

One of the taglines for this movie: The Future Belongs to the Mad.  In a post apocalyptic future a survivalist is thrown into a skirmish between a smuggler of stolen goods and the person of power who wants them returned at any cost. As they journey to a safe place from the smugglers memory, away from the turmoil surrounding them, it becomes clear that they must risk it all for the chance of a better life.

Max Rockatansky is an ex-cop who lost his lover and child right before the start of the apocalypse and is now haunted by those he could not save after the world was broken, but when he is given the opportunity to escort precious cargo to a better place he eventually rises to the occasion. Imperator Furiosa is one of the best drivers of the War Rig on a routine mission to Gas Town when she decides to take it on another route as we find out that she has smuggled five of the best breeders from her community in an attempt to bring them to the Green Place where she was kidnapped from as a child.

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Historic contract signed for management of National Stadium
The Government of The Bahamas signed a historical contract with AEG, one of the world's leading sporting and entertainment presenters, for the management of the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium on Friday, May 22, 2015. The company has a worldwide presence and manages venues in the United States and globally. The contract signing ceremony was held at the Office of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie said that the contract signals a 'brand new day' for the country. "I am proud and pleased to be present for the signing of this contract, which represents a historical occasion in the development of the country," said Mr. Christie. "The government is partnering with the best company in the world for the management of the stadium."

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Bahamas Ferries provides support for young members of the Junior Baseball League of Nassau
Bahamas Ferries has become the latest sponsor of the Junior Baseball League of Nassau (JBLN) by providing the organisation of nearly 500 players with discounted travel to participate in national baseball and softball events.

The partnership commenced in January with Bahamas Ferries providing transportation for players, coaches and chaperones into Spanish Wells for a series of exhibition games. Since then, the inter-island ferry service has sponsored six trips and assisted more than 200 JBLN members and supporters with travel between Nassau and Spanish Wells.

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Grand Bahama Girls' Soccer League wrap up
Coaches, parents and players are very excited over the first season of the newly re-vamped Grand Bahama Girls' Soccer League. "What a great league! The standings are so close! The Technical Director said the games were better to watch than the men's division in Nassau," said happy coach Mary Knowles. "He was so excited at how young the girls were," she added.

An awards presentation to wrap up the season will take place at Delphines Room (2nd floor of Canal House) Pelican Bay on June 12th at 7pm. Ticket price is $12, to go on sale shortly. And the top goal scorers were ...

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Tabernacle Baptist's stellar track team visits Minister for Grand Bahama
The Under 20 Boys Track Team of Tabernacle Baptist Christian Academy paid a courtesy call on Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville, at the Ministry on Thursday. The group was accompanied by their principal, Norris Bain and head track coach, Nickito Johnson.

During the visit, the Minister said Kendrick Thompson, Ricardo Richardson, Ken Russell, Javan Martin, Holland Martin and Jonathan Smith are "some of the finest young Grand Bahamian athletes and their performances locally, nationally and internationally have been nothing short of phenomenal."

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Bahamas weekly fishing report from Harbourside Marine
Fishing report as of May 12, 2015

Nassau: Captain Adam Russell reports catching a few small mahi and tuna offshore this week.

North Exuma, Highbourne Cay: It was rough last week-end but there were good sized mahi and wahoo caught. This week end should be a bit easier.

North Eleuthera: There were quite a few mahi on the Dutch Bar and James Point. Anglers are being made to work hard for tuna which have been coming up in the morning and late evening.

Photo: Team "SeaMos" - The crew of "SeaMos" won the inaugural Bay Street Marina Offshore Open tournament last week-end. Pictured are Loran Pyfrom, Jonathon Brown, Thomas Bethel, Nick Winters and Andrew Bell. They caught these wahoo and mahi in the Exuma Sound.

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Letter: National Health Insurance
The newspapers have been filled with articles on the government's plan to introduce National Health Insurance in a matter of months which will mean another tax on the citizens, which is cause for much concern. In a similar vein as the folly of BAMSI and of COB attempting to transition into a University, - we are trying to run before we have even begun to creep!

Dr Robin Roberts provided an excellent insight into the situation several months ago. Have we paid attention? The Coalition for a Better Health System is also making so much sense and it seems as if the relevant authorities are refusing to listen! Why can't we strive for excellence in getting what we have, no matter how small, right first, before leaping off the precipice to do something we are not adequately prepared to do?

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Muddasick! What's bugging you?

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 2015 calendar.    
 

May 28: Broadway Under the Stars: Dinner & Concert - 9pm-11pm at Sapodilla, West Bay Street. Tickets at Logos or Sapodilla.  A Rotary event.     

 

May 29-30: Freeport High alumni in Nassau events - Meet & Greet on the 29th, 6pm at Seafood Haven, Arawak Cay. Beach Bash at Saunders Beach on Sunday. Contact fahs.bmeswarrior@gmail.com for more info.

 

May 30: Save our Summer Concert - 3pm-12am at the Green Parrot Bar and Grill, East Bay Street. Click HERE to view the poster.     

 

May 31: Opera in Paradise: Opera Concert - 8pm in the Atlantis Theatre, Paradise Island. A Rotary event.   

 

June 2: Film premiere - Woman in Gold - 7:30pm, Galleria Cinemas JFK. Presented by The Weinstein Company and the Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF).  

 

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

 

June 18: Doctors Hospital Lecture Series - Men Only! Health talk 6pm, Conference Room, Dowdeswell St.

 

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

 

July 11: Bahamian Icon Awards - at the Melia Nassau Beach. Tickets on sale now. Click HERE to learn more.  

 

August 23: Colour Run - 3rd annual bash of colourful fun! 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.  

 

September 5: Keith Urban at Atlantis - Click HERE to learn more and book.  

 

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.  

 

November 25-27: Battle 4 Atlantis - Basketball tournament. Click HERE to visit the website.    

 

November 28: BREEF Gala - Theme: Under the Sea. More info coming, save the date!

 

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

May 28: Ministry of Tourism's People-to-People Department - volunteer drive and reception at Junkanoo Beach Club, Taino Beach from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Contact Rosalyn Pinder at the Ministry of Tourism on 350-8600 for more.

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

May 30: Grand Bahama Battalion of The Boys' Brigade - 10am at The Godet Centre Freeport Bible Church.  All welcome!

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.  

May 30: "Spring into Summer Fun" - at St. Stephen's Parish Hall in Eight Mile Rock. Raffle, watermelon eating contest and face painting. Children: $1/Adults: $2.

May 31: Island-wide scavenger hunt - A Freeport Players' Guild event. Click HERE to read all about it!

June 5: Simple Favors Pet Expo - at Goombay Park. Click HERE to view the poster.

June 5: Grand Bahama Sailing Club Curry Night - Competition and fun. Click HERE to view the poster.

June 11-14: Toastmasters 1425 Reunion - Meeting Thurs, 7pm at Geneva's and banquet Fri at Le Chateau. Fun walk/beach day Sat and church service Sunday.

June 12: Grand Bahama Health Services Hospital Chaplains Appreciation Luncheon  - under the theme "Health, Help, Hope and Healing". 11 a.m. at The Foster B. Pastaina Auditorium.

June 13-14: Lois Seiler Academy of Dance presents "CLASS ACT" - 2 Shows, Saturday, June 13th at 7:30pm & Sunday, June 14th at 4pm - REGENCY THEATER. 
 
June 19: "The World Famous Bahamas National Youth Choir" - and The Grand Bahama Youth Choir and Georgia's School of Dance in a Grand Gala Cultural Folkore Jamboree. 8 p.m. at The Regency Theater.

June 20-21: Bahamas Dance Theatre - Always a sold-out show at the Regency Theatre.  Call 351-DANS.  

June 22-26: Sir Jack Hayward Soccer Camp - Mark the dates for this popular camp! Click HERE to read more and get registered.

June 22-July 3: Grand Bahama Sailing Club Summer Camp #1 - Click HERE for complete information and registration form.

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

June 27: Mitchell "Mitch" Mortimer Golf Tournament - New date! Reef Golf Course. Registration Fee: $75; $36 (Juniors). For more information contact 373-2002/3/4. 

June 27: Rotary Club of Lucaya 2015 Installation Ceremony and Gala Concert - at the Regency Theatre. 6:30pm cocktails followed by a short Installation ceremony and then the Gala Concert. Tickets/$50 can be purchased from any Lucaya Rotarian or at the Bell Channel Inn.

July 1: Humane Society Calendar Competition - Kicks off.  Contact the HSGB for information.

July 4: Stride for Pride Glow Run - 8pm at Taino Beach.  Late registration starts from 6:30pm. Click HERE to visit the FB page.

July 6-9: Potcake Pals Summer Camp - Contact the Humane Society for information.

July 6-17: Grand Bahama Sailing Club Summer Camp #2 - Click HERE for complete information and registration form.

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

July 18: Rotary Club of GB Sunrise Annual Cigar Night - 7 p.m. in Canal House, Pelican Bay.  For further info contact James Sarles at 351-9081. 

July 20-31: Grand Bahama Sailing Club Summer Camp #3 - Click HERE for complete information and registration form.

July 25: Lionfish Derby - Rid the reef of this predator before crawfish season opens in a fun event with prizes. Click HERE to contact the organiser for more info. Only $25 per boat, benefits the Rotary Emergency Water Plant.

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 3-14: Grand Bahama Sailing Club Summer Camp #4 - Click HERE for complete information and registration form.

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

September 13: Road Rally and Family Fun Day - to benefit the Humane Society.  Save the date!

October 30: HSGB Halloween Party - Stay tuned for details!

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.  

January 9, 2016: Humane Society President's Cocktail Party - How's that for advance notice?

January 23: Pawzapalooza - A Humane Society fun fundraiser.

February 27-28: 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.

March 5: Dog Days Half Marathon - Popular new event returns for a second year! Click HERE to visit the official website.  See you there! 

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FAMILY ISLANDS & ABACO EVENTS

thru May 30: Bahamas Billfish Championship #3 - TREASURE CAY. 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 13-14: All-Andros Crab Fest - at the Festival Site in Fresh Creek, ANDROS. 

June 23: Taylor Hicks Concert - Everyone's favorite American Idol winner LIVE at the Green Turtle Club, ABACO. info@greenturtleclub.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!   

October 9-12: Run For Pompey Marathon-EXUMA. Visit www.runforpompey.com.

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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U.S. Embassy honors fallen heroes with a wreath laying ceremony


On Monday, May 25th, the United States Embassy commemorated Memorial Day with a wreath laying ceremony at Clifton Pier in memory of fallen comrades and military veterans. The solemn tribute was held at the site of the Memorial to Patrol Squad 23 to commemorate the 10 U.S. crew members who lost their lives during a fateful training mission off the coast of Nassau on May 7th, 1954.

The VP-23 Squadron members that died in the plane crash included William Martin, Leland Osborn, John Tinney, John Holle, Joseph Kiliszewski, Franz Nelson, Thomas Caylor, Gerald Lepard, Albert Olson and Fred Sparks. The military services of Bahamian Private First Class Norman Darling who died in the Iraq War in 2004 and Sergeant Errol McKinney, U.S. Army, a Bahamian killed in a motorcycle accident in 2013 shortly after to returning to Ft. Bliss, Texas following a deployment to Afghanistan were also honored.

Among the officials on hand for the ceremony, U.S. Chargé d'Affaires a.i. Lisa Johnson, Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling, Governor General of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, Deputy Prime Minister Philip Davis and Mrs. Davis, Minister of National Security, Dr. Bernard Nottage and Mrs. Nottage as well as other senior U.S. and Bahamian government and law enforcement officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and family members of the fallen heroes.

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