Bahama Islands Info Newsletter

News :: Events :: Opportunities

VOL V. No. 10, July 23, 2015

This week in Bahama Islands Info

National News

Nassau News

Grand Bahama News

Family Islands & Abaco News

Arts & Entertainment News

Column: At the Movies

Sports News

Bahamas represented at 19th Annual International African American Hotel Ownership and Investment Summit

The Honorable, Khaalis Rolle, The Bahamas Minister of State for Investment in the Office of The Prime Minister, was a featured participant, delivering a keynote luncheon address at The 19th Annual International African American Hotel Ownership and Investment Summit, held July 15-17, 2015 at the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay Hotel, Miami, Florida. Bahamas Minister of Foreign Affairs, The Honorable, Fred Mitchell, was honored with an Apex Distinguished Service Award, at the Summit's Banquet.

The National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators & Developers (NABHOOD), hosts the Summit annually and this year's theme is 'Moving Forward With Our Partners.' The three-day educational summit is designed to educate attendees on becoming a hotel owner or investor, share minority investment trends, explore supplier opportunities, learn how to market to minorities and discuss diversity issues affecting the industry.

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COB students celebrate third place finish in Caribbean students colloquium

Imagine a pilgrimage through rocky trails and dense brush for a snapshot of a slave hut; or the chance to sit quietly on a 100 year-old wooden church pew and feel God's presence; or to stand in a government edifice in which laws enacted altered the course of history for a small island state.

These adventures, conceived in the minds of four talented College of The Bahamas Culinary and Hospitality Management Institute students gave birth to a heritage tourism business concept which placed third in The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Caribbean Students Colloquium.

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Civil Society Bahamas represented at the Bahamian-American Association in New York

President of Civil Society Bahamas (CSB), Mr. Anthony Hamilton recently visited with the Bahamian-American Association Inc. (BAAI), formally Nassau Bahamas Association, Inc. while in New York City. The Association was established in 1912 by ten men of Bahamian ancestry who came together and formed an organization in hope of filling the needs for fellowship and community among Bahamian families in the New York area.

The BAAI is committed to increasing a sense of Bahamian spirit and community in the Tri-State area and particularly, in Harlem where the Association is housed at The Bahamas House. Mr. Andrew Albury is the current president of the BAAI.

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Bahamian shares country's culture in China

Senior Information Officer at Bahamas Information Services Mr. Eric Rose (left) poses with Second Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Montenegro Mr. Damir Sabanovic, during the welcoming banquet for "Finding China in Yangzhou" in Yangzhou, the People's Republic of China.

Mr. Rose was one of only four international delegates invited to sit at the head table. He also opted to wear a Bahamian Independence shirt, showing his national pride and encouraging dialogue about The Bahamas.

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Bahamian Brewery & Beverage invites you to drink pink

Bahamian Brewery and Beverage is ready to heat up the summer with the release of their truly Bahamian Radler - the 'Sands Pink Radler'. Sands premium lager mixed with all natural grapefruit juice is sure to be light, fruity, refreshing and the perfect way to enjoy summer weekends in The Bahamas.

"We're extremely proud to welcome this new product to the Sands family of beers," said Gary Sands, Bahamian Brewery and Beverage sales executive. "This new refreshing twist to our Sands beer is sure to be a hit with everyone who loves our truly Bahamian beer, and we hope it'll be a treat for those who may not be beer drinkers."

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CBL, Bahamasair team up for second round of non-alcoholic beverages - Fayrouz in flight

Hot on the heels of a successful promotion between Bahamasair and Commonwealth Brewery Limited that provided passengers a taste of the new non-alcohol Kalik Radler 0.0%, the two are partnering for a second round - treating passengers on international flights during the month of July to complimentary samplings of Fayrouz, the brewery's new non-alcoholic malt beverage with a fruit flavour.

"Commonwealth Brewery (CBL) is pleased to partner with the national flag carrier Bahamasair once again to provide passengers with a taste of our growing selection of non-alcoholic beverages," said CBL Managing Director Hans Neven.

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Legacy of St. Agnes Anglican Church highlighted at 170th anniversary

As the earliest Anglican Church in Bain and Grants Town, St. Agnes Church has served as an integral part of these communities, fulfilling its role to minister to residents there and providing the impetus for their early growth and progress.

In celebration of the 170th anniversary of the dedication of St. Agnes Anglican Church, during July 2015, Dr. Grace Turner, research consultant with the Antiquities, Monuments and Museums Corporation recently gave an historic presentation on The Impact of St. Agnes Anglican Church: An Integral Part of Bain and Grants Town.

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Bahamian AKA's take top awards at regional conference gala in Chicago

From July 13-15, 2015 members of the Eta Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. travelled to Chicago, Illinois for the 25th International Regional Conference (IRC). The conference was held under the theme 'A Silver Celebration of International Splendor' and was led by the first International Regional Director from the International Region, Gizette L. Thomas.

Members of the Sorority were extremely excited to participate in a full agenda highlighting the Sorority's new initiative, Launching New Dimensions of Service, under the direction of the International President, Dorothy Buchanan Wilson. The conference equipped the attendees with pertinent information on programs, community service, and partnerships, all focused on strengthening the region's impact.

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Historic Lewis Street gets cleaned up

Weed whackers hummed loudly all along Lewis Street as the summer heat beat down on residents and volunteers participating in the Children's Haven of The Bahamas (CHB) sponsored community clean-up of the area. Adolescents navigated wheelbarrows piled with trash through the street, stopping to pick-up plastic bottles and cans strewn along the side of the road as they went. Spring cleaning was in session.

"This is exactly what we need in this area, consistent initiatives that encourage the residents to have pride in their community," stated Valentino "Scrooge" Brown, a grass-roots community activist.

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ONE Cable Beach sales ahead of schedule

Sales of luxury beachfront condos in the iconic $45 million ONE Cable Beach development are exceeding expectation with 40% of the residences sold prior to pouring of the foundation, the project's developer said today.

"The response to the offering of ONE Cable Beach has exceeded our projection," said Jason Kinsale, president and CEO of Aristo Development, which is funding and building the 7-storey, 69-unit ultra-luxurious condominium complex on Cable Beach. "I have been told - and we are trying to confirm - that the success we have enjoyed so far is unprecedented for this stage of a development and may be setting a record, with 40% of a residential project sold before the foundation is poured."

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Leading realtor warns against additional real estate tax

A leading realtor is urging government to eliminate the 7.5% VAT on real estate transactions that took effect July 1, claiming there has never been a more critical time to encourage and incentivize investment, particularly in home ownership.

"Just as the economy was beginning to show signs of a rebound, news of the setback with Baha Mar sent shockwaves throughout The Bahamas," said Mario Carey, president and founder of MCR, one of the country's top real estate firms. "Everything we do now as a nation should be directed at keeping the economy sound and growing it as we can. That includes incentivizing home ownership."

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Prime Minister gives 6 months extension to Hawksbill Creek Agreement tax concessions

House communication by Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie

The Hawksbill Creek Grand Bahama (Deep Water Harbour and Industrial Area) (Extension of Tax Exemption Period) Act, 1993 extended for a further period of 22 years certain tax concessions originally granted under the 1955 Hawksbill Creek Agreement. These extended concessions are now set to expire on August 4th, 2015 - just a few days from now. In the interests of clarity, the tax concessions are available to licencees in the Port Area of Grand Bahama - better known as Freeport, and include the following:

1. Firstly, no real property tax or real property levy;
2. Secondly, no personal property tax and no capital levies or taxes on capital gains or capital appreciation; and
3. Thirdly, No taxes of any kind on the earnings of the Port Authority or the earnings of its licensees.

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BNT's Grand Bahama parks provide a great summer experience

This summer has been a true outdoor expedition for the Grand Bahama branch of the Bahamas National Trust (BNT) as they hosted their own summer safari camp as well as welcomed various local campers to their GB parks. Campers from St. Paul's, the Salvation Army, the GB Western District and the Charles Hayward Summer Camps all visited either the Lucayan National Park or the Rand Nature Centre or both over the last month.

Lucayan National Park (LNP) is the most visited national park in the BNT's park system and encompasses one of the longest underwater cave systems in the world as well as exhibiting every vegetative zone found in The Bahamas. This park is also a great adventure for young people as they have the choice of exploring via the bridge or through the nature trail where they can see crabs retreating to their holes.

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Top TV producer Ted Jervis joins Keen i Media Ltd

A top Bahamian television producer has joined the team of The Bahamas' largest and most prolific advertising agency and production company, Keen i Media Ltd. Ted Jervis recently re-located from Nassau to Freeport, Grand Bahama, to take up his new position of production manager at Keen i Media, leading the award-winning TV, film and live event division of company. "Having someone of Ted's calibre and experience join our team of artists and professionals is a perfect fit as we continue to grow and expand our television production facilities," said Keen i Media Ltd President Erik Russell.

"I'm excited about being a part of Keen i Media," Mr Jervis said. "My experience in television productions of almost every scale has prepared me for this challenge. With the people, resources and fiercely high standard of excellence here, it's the perfect combination The Bahamas needs to grow in this industry."

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Mychal Thompson Foundation launched

Well-known Bahamian basketball player Mychal "Sweet Bells" Thompson launched the The Mychal Thompson Foundation at the Eight Mile Rock School Gym on Saturday, July 18, to assist Bahamian youth in achieving academic and athletic dreams.

Speaking on behalf of Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville, Mr. Harcourt Brown, Undersecretary of the Ministry for Grand Bahama encouraged young people to take advantage of this awesome opportunity. Waltiea Rolle, former WNBA player, was the special guest at the launch.

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Grand Bahama Backyard Farmers group hosting seminar 'Farming Towards a Healthier Bahamas' July 25

Grand Bahama Backyard Farmers is planning a seminar on July 25th to talk to farmers about farming in Grand Bahama what can be grown, and hydroponics.

Grand Bahama Backyard Farmers is a group of young entrepreneurs passionate about partial self �sufficiency through backyard farming. The head of our organization Mr Luckner Timothee, has been farming for more than 5 years and have helped schools, churches, tour companies and the Government with training and teaching initiatives that promote awareness of the significant impact backyard farming can have in our immediate community.

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Bimini Big Game Club's pool fun for kids in the RBPF Summer Camp

The splish, splash and laughter from dozens of local children will be a common scene at the Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina as management hosts the swimming camp sessions for the Royal Bahamas Police Force's 2015 Summer Camp through July 31st.

Having fun is just part of the swimming activities for these youngsters-ages 5 to 16- as Big Game Divers, the resort's dive operation, helps mentor the group with lessons and safety. Corey Wood, the resort's dive shop manager, and members of his team along with the Bimini Division of the Royal Bahamas Police Force are providing the instruction.

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Southern Comfort clinches Treasure Cay Billfish Tournament third year in a row

Southern Comfort clinched First Place for their third consecutive year at the 32nd Annual Treasure Cay Billfish Tournament (TCBT), June 17-21 at Treasure Cay Beach, Marina & Golf Resort, Abaco, Bahamas. Owned by Peter Angel, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Southern Comfort took the lead on the first day of fishing with a white marlin release. They clinched First Place plus Top Angler when Peter Angel released a blue marlin on the second day.

Kim Kuhnle's team on the Pandemonium, Treasure Cay, took Second Place overall, with a blue marlin release by 15-year-old Bly Hoffstetler, Islamorada, FL, recipient of the Top Junior Angler trophy. Southern Comfort also won the Fun Fish Division with an impressive 46.5 lb. wahoo caught by Peter Angel.

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National Development Plan Secretariat visits Family Islands

The National Development Plan Secretariat of the Office of the Prime Minister is conducting visits to the Family Islands in order to engage in Community/Town Hall Meetings as well as consultations with Local Government, community leaders and the business sectors.

On Monday, July 20, the Secretariat visited Andros (Mangrove Cay and South Andros) and is currently in Inagua, moving on soon to visit Eleuthera.

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Longtime dockmaster Robbie Smith recognized for his contribution to tourism

The 75-slip full service marina has long been considered the front door to the Bimini Big Game Club Resort and dockmaster Robbie Smith has been the first to greet thousands of boaters at the docks over the last 27 years. Captain Smith's professionalism and approach to his craft recently brought him to Nassau as a nominee in tourism category for the 2015 Bahamian Icon Awards program held at the Melia Nassau Beach Resort last weekend.

Celebrating greatness, the Bahamian Icon Awards recognize Bahamian citizens who have exemplified the best intentions of the Bahamian Spirit through excellence and achievement. Though he didn't receive the Icon Award for Tourism, Captain Smith did receive a Certificate of Nomination along with tremendous support from his wife and family, co-workers and friends and the Bimini community, who all celebrated his honor to be a national nominee.

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Salvation Army to host music instruction camp in Freeport

The Salvation Army invites musicians to their upcoming FREE music instruction camp. It is for brass instrument players, which we know are all over the island in the Junkanoo bands. It is from August 4 - 8, 2015. Camp begins each day at 9AM and ends at 3PM. It is open to any child, age 7+ who is interested in learning to play a brass instrument or improving their skills, however, they must bring their own instrument.

The camp will teach musicianship, rhythm, theory and provide professional instruction as well as lunch and snacks. The camp is FREE but space is limited to the first 30 brass players that apply.

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A Sure Win newest partner of Miss Bahamas pageants

The Miss Bahamas Organization (MBO) welcomes A Sure Win as its newest partner. Accepting a check for $10,000 on behalf of MBO was Miss World Bahamas Rosetta Cartwright. The cheque was presented by A Sure Win Director of Human Resources Kimberly Bodie.

The donation will help to defray expenses incurred in the staging of the 2015 Miss Bahamas Pageants, to be held on August 30 under the theme Beauty by Nature. Three titleholders will be crowned (Miss Universe Bahamas, Miss World Bahamas, Miss Earth Bahamas), in two pageants on one exciting night.

Junkanoo prize money presented

The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture made a presentation to various Grand Bahama Junkanoo group leaders on Friday, July 17th, 2015, rewarding them for their participation in the New Year's Junkanoo Parade.

Present for the occasion was the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville, Minister for Grand Bahama, who congratulated the participating groups and added, "we are very pleased with the celebrations that took place last year and we are quite happy that going forward, celebrations will be bigger and better."

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At the Movies: Inside Out

One of the taglines for this movie: A Major Emotion Picture. When a young girl is uprooted from her rural suburban life to that of life in a big city her emotion conflict on how best to navigate their new way of living. In the course of adjusting to the new place two of her emotions get lost in the recesses of her library of emotion tinted memories and must get back to their rightful place in her head before she makes the wrong decision that would leave her emotionless & cut off from her loving family.

This film is a masterwork of complexity and modern meta film-making as it asks as much from the viewer as it is prepared to give us insight to our decisions over the course of our lives. The point of this film in my humble opinion is a way for us to think about the things we tend to take for granted in our own minds and reflect on how our relationships can stir up feelings we thought we may have outgrown but are still there in the recesses of our psyche.

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Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture congratulates Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace, 2015 Pan Am Games - Gold Medalist

The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture extends congratulations to our newest Golden Girl; Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace for her outstanding, record breaking gold medal performance at the 2015 Toronto Pan Am Games in the 50m freestyle event.

Arianna has cemented her status as the Bahamas' greatest swimmer and is now ranked at number four in the world in the 50m freestyle. We wish her continued success in the August World Long Course Championships and the road ahead to the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Grand Bahamians scull the boat and win

As Grand Bahama is the home of Bahamian Brewery and Beverage, the entire team was thrilled to participate in this year's regatta as well as see the return of the sculling races at Taino Beach.

"This year we continued our support of the Grand Bahama Regatta, as regattas are a huge part of Bahamian culture," said Lynden Johnson, Sales Manager at Bahamian Brewery and Beverage. "Not only did our team support the regatta events, but a great crowd lined the shore for our sculling races which were a thrilling end to the regatta weekend."

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Bahamas water polo team makes a splash in Budapest, Hungary

The Bahamas National Water Polo Team is currently training and competing in Budapest, Hungary. The team members, aged between 7 and 14 years of age, have been training all last week with their Hungarian Coach Laszlo Borbely and local host team, the 'Happy Hippos' at the Boros Sports Complex in the South-West of the city.

Through this training camp The Bahamas National Water Polo Team will gain invaluable experience playing against top class Hungarian teams and learning first-hand about international standards. This will further build on their strengths and confidence in preparation for the upcoming competitions in the U.S. and the Caribbean region.

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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.

Saturdays in July: Junkanoo Summer Festival - 7pm to midnight at Arawak Cay. Click HERE for details.

July 25: Touch Rugby Tournament - Click HERE to view the poster for info. If you don't have a team and want to play, come along anyway, several teams will be formed on the day.

July 25: A Celebration of Love 2015 - Dumping Ground Corner Park 11am - 6pm. A community activity designed to promote healthy eating habits within the community, stress the importance and value of education, help families in the community establish themselves financially while preparing for the future and create a sense of community through life-changing workshops, booths and activities.

August 8-9: Junior Cycling Invitational - Visit Cycles Unlimited, Mackey St., for more information.

August 23: Colour Run - 3rd annual bash of colourful fun! Click HERE to learn more.

August 30: Miss Bahamas Pageant - at the Atlantis Theatre on Paradise Island. www.missbahamas.net.

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.

October 3: Paradise Plates - 7-11pm at Atlantis. Funds raised towards Hands For Hunger.

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

Thursdays in July: Goombay Summer Festival - 6pm - midnight at Taino Beach.

July 25: The Backyard Farmers Seminar - Guest Speakers Leon Cooper and Fred Riger. Pelican Bay 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. $15. Click HERE to read more.

July 29: Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon - 12:30 p.m. in Delphine's Room, Canal House at Pelican Bay Hotel. Call 352-8329 for more info and RSVP.

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 4: The Legal Desk - Free business legal advice from Attorney Rengin Johnson. Chamber of Commerce @ 5:15 p.m.-6:30 p.m. To register 352-8329.

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

August 4-8: Salvation Army Music Camp - FREE music instruction camp for brass instrument players aged 7+. 9am-3pm daily. Space is limited to the first 30 brass players that apply at The Salvation Army - West Atlantic Drive or Facebook: The Salvation Army - Freeport, Grand Bahama. Parents must produce proof of birthdate to register. Call 352-4683.

August 7: Chili Night - At the GB Sailing Club. Click HERE to view the poster or call 727-SAIL.

August 8: TEDxGrandBahama - One hundred of Grand Bahama's most impassioned TEDx enthusiasts will come together to dialogue around the theme, Bahamian Development: How Can we Further It? Click HERE for complete details.

August 13-15: Kidz4Kidz International Youth Conference - Visit http://kidz4kidzconference.com. For more information contact Cornelius McKinney at 442-4024.

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

August 20: Resume Writing & Interview Enhancement Skills Workshop - 10 a.m. at The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $30. To register call 352-8329.

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

October 3: Rotary Club of Freeport Wine & Cheese - Third annual event. Mark your calendars!

October 17: Cancer Society Hope Ball - @ 7p.m. in the Grand Ballroom, Grand Lucayan Resort.

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 7: Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce 6th Annual Business Excellence Awards - Venue: TBD. Call 352-8329 for more info.

November 14-15: Freeport Rugby Club's 50th Anniversary Events - Bash and Pig Roast on Saturday, Celebration and BBQ, Old Boys vs Nassau/Boston on Sunday.

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

July 25-26: Fish Fry EXUMA - George Town. 7pm - Midnight.

thru July 31: Art exhibition by El�onore (L�o) Devillers - The Hummingbird Cottage Art Centre, ABACO. Click HERE to visit the website.

July 23-26: Bannerman Town Festival - ELEUTHERA. Local residents of John Millars and Bannerman Town, plus visitors from other islands, come together to interact and enjoy cultural activities, Bahamian music, food, drinks and games. Venue is the Public Park in Bannerman Town, South Eleuthera. Contact: Mr. George Bullard / (242) 334-6362

July 26: Junkanoo Summer Festival ELEUTHERA - Rock Sound. Ocean Hole Park 12noon-midnight.

July 26-August 3: Back to the Bay 22nd Annual Homecoming - In beautiful Tarpum Bay, ELEUTHERA. Click HERE to view the poster for details.

July 31-August 3: ACKLINS Regatta - Contact the Ministry of Tourism or Bahamasair for travel info.

September 11-13: 'Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!' - BIMINI adventure. Click HERE to read more.

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

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Bahamas Supreme Court denies Baha Mar's Chapter 11 Bankruptcy recognition petition

Bahamas Government statement submitted by BIS

July 22, 2015 (NASSAU, The Bahamas) - We welcome today's decision by The Bahamas Supreme Court to deny Baha Mar's application for recognition of its American Chapter 11 Bankruptcy of June 29, 2015.

In doing so, the Supreme Court vindicated the Government's position, indicating it will provide the detailed reasoning for its ruling within 14 days.

Our Government has argued firmly that a Bahamian Court, supervising the work of an independent liquidator, is best suited to oversee the restructuring, completion and opening of the resort should Baha Mar, China Construction and Exim Bank be unable to reach an out of court agreement.

Our objectives continue to be the prompt completion and successful opening of the Baha Mar project. We are confident today's decision will encourage all parties to focus on these goals. It is a matter of the greatest national importance for the resort to open as soon as possible, under private ownership and operation.

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