News :: Events :: Opportunities
VOL V. No. 19, September 24, 2015
This week in Bahama Islands Info
National News
Nassau News
Grand Bahama News
Arts & Entertainment News
Column: At the Movies
Sports News
Feedback: Letter to the Editor

Bahamas National Feeding Network distributes $100,000 to 60 churches and feeding centres
 The Bahamas National Feeding Network (BNFN) recently hosted the Frank Crothers Inaugural Best Practices Seminar where some 60 feeding centres and churches gathered at the Melia Nassau Beach Resort for the opportunity to get firsthand accounts from the founder of an international civic organization and local governmental agencies on ways to effectively manage the plight of hunger in The Bahamas.
With some 13% of the population living below the poverty level of $4,247, the workshop helped shine light on what life is like for those who face the hurt and pain of hunger, for children who cannot concentrate in school because their bellies are empty or the elderly who are too proud to beg for food.
 
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Princess Anne to visit Nassau as part of leadership development and educational initiative
The Co-Chairs of the local Steering Committee: Tara Cooper Burnside and Janet Johnson are delighted to share that HRH The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, President of the Caribbean-Canada Emerging Leaders' Dialogue (CCELD) will be arriving Nassau on Sunday 27 September, 2015 as the first stop on her pop-in tour of the Dialogue taking place all over Canada and the Caribbean, as part of a unique leadership development and educational initiative.
The royal flight on Sunday 27 September, 2015 and The Princess Royal will be met by the Hon. Dr. Daniel Johnson, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the principal sponsor of the CCELD 2015 Bahamas Study Tour.

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BMOT invites astronaut Scott Kelly to "The most beautiful place from space"
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism (BMOT) is prepared to prove that The Islands of The Bahamas are just as beautiful up close as they are from space. Tourism officials are inviting NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly to The Bahamas once he completes his yearlong mission orbiting the earth.
Kelly has been in orbit for the last six months and has been documenting his voyage on social media, sharing images of the earth from his vantage point with more than 421,000 followers. He has posted about the beauty of The Bahamas on several occasions.

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Islands of The Bahamas to host its own U.S. talk radio show
The Islands Of The Bahamas have unveiled plans to host its very own Talk Radio Show, "The SCOOP on The BAHAMAS" on the JVC Broadcasting 900 AM The Talk Palm Beaches radio station out of West Palm Beach, Florida. The weekly broadcasts starts September 24th with airings on Thursday's between 4:30 p.m and 5:00 p.m. The show will also be rebroadcast on 103.9 News Radio New York.

The half hour weekly talk show which will be hosted by Jeannie Gibson and Earnestine Moxyz, Managers in The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism's Communications Department, will provide the opportunity to share updates in The Islands Of The Bahamas including new hotels, new activities, new airlift, Heritage Festivals and other signature events on the Islands.

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A monumental victory for citizens' rights
Save the Bays is hailing a ruling in the ongoing Hawksbill Creek Agreement (HCA) review as a huge victory against government attempts to price citizens out of justice.

The fast-growing social and environmental advocacy movement's chairman, Fred Smith, Q.C., said demanding large sums upfront in cases where ordinary Bahamians seek to challenge official decisions is tantamount to turning the courts into a "pay to play" system.
"In a small jurisdiction like The Bahamas, putting these kinds of financial obstacles in the way of legitimate public interest actions is downright dangerous," said Smith.  

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Joint Provisional Liquidators succeed in securing funds for Baha Mar Salaries 
Court-appointed Joint Provisional Liquidators for Baha Mar KRyS-Global (Bahamas) and UK-based AlixPartners today delivered good news to more than 2,000 Baha Mar employees - they have secured funding to pay salaries and employee benefits.
The news came in the form of a letter addressed to staffers of several Baha Mar-related companies, including those working for Baha Mar Ltd., Baha Mar Land Holdings Ltd., Cable Beach Resorts Ltd., Baha Mar Enterprises Ltd., BMP Three Ltd., Baha Mar Properties Ltd. and BMP Golf Ltd.

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US Embassy presents new K9-Unit vehicle and gear to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services
the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services Superintendent Patrick Wright was presented with keys to a brand new K-9 Unit vehicle from Kristin Gilmore, Director, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement, the US Embassy, on Thursday, September 17. Also pictured are Minister of National Security the Hon. Dr. Bernard Nottage, and Deputy Supt. Bernadette Thompson-Murray.

(BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna)

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IDB loan brings impressive water improvements for Nassau
In December 2011, the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) was the recipient of a loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to improve the efficiency and quality of service provision of potable water, address critical sewerage needs in New Providence and, establish economic and environmental regulatory entities. Since receiving the loan four years ago, WSC has carried out a myriad of improvement works throughout the island of New Providence and no longer has to ration water use in the capital.
"When we received the loan, there were specific objectives that the loan was set to address," noted Preston Rahming, Senior Manager, WSC's Project Management Unit. "The specific objectives are to reduce water losses, strengthen the institution of WSC, upgrade and rehabilitate selected sewerage infrastructure and to improve the legal and regulatory framework of the sector."

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NTA Graduates 200 trainees newly-prepared for the workforce
"I can assure you that if you continue to work hard, you will continue to be successful. Hard work is the key to success," said the Hon. D. Shane Gibson, Minister of Labour and National Insurance with responsibility for the Public Service, as he addressed the graduation ceremony for 200 trainees of the fourth cohort of the National Training Agency (NTA), Thursday, September 17, at Holy Trinity Activity Centre.

Trainees of this cohort have gained working knowledge of Food & Beverage, Butler Service, Food Preparation, Housekeeping, Allied Health (Patient Care Assistance), Auto Service Care, Boating Safety and Maintenance, and QuickBooks.  

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Urban Renewal presents Laura Taylor with key to a repaired home
The Urban Renewal Small Home Repairs Unit held a House Dedication & Key Presentation Ceremony on September 16 at Sutton Street, off Kemp Road, to bless the new home and hand over the keys to Laura Taylor, a Justice of the Peace and Community Leader for the Kemp Road community.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Urban Development, the Hon. Philip Davis addressed Mrs. Taylor and community well-wishers.

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Humane Society's Road Rally and Family Fun Day
Our first ever Road Rally was a fun and challenging course through Freeport. Cryptic clues and directions took entrants on a zig zagging tour of 45 miles around the town. Sixteen intrepid teams took up the challenge which tested common sense, team work and a little general knowledge and logic. Varying degrees of success were had and we are grateful to everyone who participated, win or lose

The Junkanoo Beach Club was a great setting for a fun packed day, the weather was perfect; not a cloud in the sky and the water was calm as a lake. Adults and children enjoyed kayaking and they also tried their hand at Paddle boarding, the children enjoyed playing ring toss, bean bag toss and balloon dart game along with our very own tattoo station.

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Police Force receives boat donated by Deep Water Cay
The Royal Bahamas Police Force proudly received the donation of a 18' Marquesa Police Patrol Boat from Paul Vahldiek and the Deep Water Cay Holdings Limited, September 17, to assist in providing 24-hour policing at the eastern end of the island.
During a ceremony at the newly-opened police station, Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville accepted the generous gift on behalf of the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Bernard Nottage and Commissioner of Police, Ellison Greenslade, who could not be there.

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The 2015 Technical Cadet Corps Programme launches on Grand Bahama Island
Bishop Joseph L. Hall, Assistant Director of the Technical Cadet Corps Programme (TCCP) on Grand Bahama Island, is gearing up for yet another exciting school year, as he held an orientation at the C.A. Smith Building, on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, to brief all interested students and their parents about the TCCP, its curriculum and code of conduct.

The Technical Cadet Corps Programme (TCCP), which is jointly sponsored by the Bahamas Telecommunications Company and the Grand Bahama Power Company, was established on the island of Grand Bahama in 1994, with the goal of expanding the pool of technically qualified persons in The Bahamas.

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Birding - better in the Bahamas
Throughout the summer the Bahamas received increasing attention as a birding destination through a variety of events staged by people as well as birds!
For the first time in 51 years Woodstorks were seen on Grand Bahama Island! Another rarity was the Roseate Spoonbill. Both species enjoyed the rain-filled wetlands at the Freeport Pine Ridge Landfill. They were first observed by Lou Carroll, the General Manager of the facility who is making sure that birds and their habitat are respected by his staff and given a wide berth by heavy equipment!

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Lucaya International School and EARTHCARE rock at Gold Rock Beach, International Coastal Cleanup 2015.
After a night of thunderstorms, early on Saturday morning, September 19th, students from Lucaya International School on Grand Bahama Island gathered to assist Zone Captain, Gail Woon (EARTHCARE) with the Gold Rock Beach International Coastal Cleanup Day (ICC) 2015, at Lucayan National Park, east.
Nicole St. Pierre and Ben Power, teachers from Lucaya International School coordinated the volunteers and were pleased with the turnout in light of the inclement weather Grand Bahama had been experiencing.

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Dame Marguerite applauds consistent excellence of the Bahamas National Youth Choir
he Bahamas National Youth Choir celebrates 25 years of service to arts and culture in The Bahamas. On September 17, they performed for the Governor General of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling and invited guests on the occasion of the Official Opening of their 25th Anniversary Exhibition at the Central Bank of The Bahamas.
Dame Marguerite applauded the consistent excellence of the award-winning choir over its 25 years, under the direction of Cleophas R. E. Adderley, establishing it as a cornerstone of Bahamian cultural achievement and an inspiration to all.

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HBO makes history at the 67th Annual Emmy® Awards
HBO celebrated a record breaking night at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy® Awards on Sunday, receiving 43 awards - more than any other network, and the most in HBO history. This marks the 14th consecutive year that HBO has received the most Emmy wins of any other network.

The network's hit fantasy drama Game of Thrones led the pack of Emmy-winning HBO series with 12 wins, including honours for Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series. The miniseries Olive Kitteridge and political satire Veep were also big winners for HBO, receiving eight Emmy® Awards and five Emmy® Awards, respectively.

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BNT reminds you to save the date! - 21 years of fabulous Festival Noels
Pop the champagne, open the wine, it's time to celebrate as Grand Bahama's premier event of the holiday season will turn 21 this year! Festival Noel, the original wine tasting, culinary competition and art show held annually at the Rand Nature Centre (RNC), will celebrate their full legality and they want everyone to commemorate with them in grand style.
This year's Festival Noel will be held on Friday, December 4th, and truly sets the stage for the Christmas season on Grand Bahama. "We are gearing up early, for our 21st fundraiser here at RNC," said Lakeshia Anderson, Grand Bahama National Parks Manager. "This year we are out early securing our partners and special guests. Festival Noel is truly an established event, and though we have many people who emulate what we do - we are the original wine tasting and art show that brings everyone together to celebrate the environment and the holidays!"

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At the Movies: Black Mass

One of the taglines for this movie: Keep Your Enemies Close. An agent of a federal bureau convinces a mobster to collaborate with his agency to take down a rival network of illegal activities. As the unholy alliance spirals out of control we witness the agent rise in the ranks of his agency and the mobster consolidate power to become one of the most notorious gangsters in that city's history.

James "Whitey" Bulger is an Irish mobster protecting his area of South Boston with The Winter Hill Gang when he is approached by a former childhood friend to help him take out the Italian Mob in the city for consistent information on the illegal activities that would lead to the arrest of certain individuals. John Connolly is an agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation on a task force looking to put a stop to the Italian mob in Boston and he decides to go about this by enlisting James as his informant in the criminal underworld for the evidence to convict all those connected to that particular crime syndicate.

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Spencer Cartwright wins Bahamas Junior Sunfish National Championship 2015
This past weekend, September 19 & 20, Nassau Yacht Club hosted the Annual Bahamas Junior Sunfish National Championship.
Spencer Cartwright who is the current and 4 times National Champion in the Optimist Dinghy class has now won the Bahamas Junior Sunfish National Championship for his first time. Pushing hard and in the mix for top honors was Cochise Burrows. Such close racing made for a very suspenseful and exciting series. In the end Spencer beat Cochise by three points.

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Muddasick! What's bugging you?

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Letter to the Editor: KB wonders "Is anyone listening to Moody's?"
Was I high or did the Moody's rating agency say that our government needs to practice better fiscal prudence, someone please correct me if this is not true, because I am getting the impression that the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival 2016 is moving ahead without any accountability to the people or the government of the Bahamas, the word on the street in the Bahamian music circle, is that the Bahamas Festival Committee is once again reaching out to musicians and entertainers, promising them fame, fortune and exposure to foreign markets like before, they want them to enter another song competition, yes they want to use them again, more broken promises, late payments, if any payment at all, more money to go to those with no talent, and those with the talent get the scraps, can you believe this?, not one ounce of accountability for that failure of a carnival, yet they are moving full steam ahead, like 14 million dollars of the people's monies meant nothing, then they want to call you a naysayer when you stand up for accountability and transparency.
Mr. Prime Minister you seriously can't believe that taking our tax dollars and paying for Bahamians to degrade themselves in the streets was and is not a travesty? Again what did Moody's say? What did Standard & Poor's say? Come on, stop wasting our money on PLP street parties and another countries culture, please support your own, Junkanoo needs it, Goombay needs it, and Rake-N-Scrape needs it, they all need the governments full support, just like you gave to your foreign carnival event.

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NASSAU EVENTS

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


September 26: St. Ambrose 5k & 10k - at Arawak Cay. Click HERE to register.    
 
October 3: Paradise Plates - 7-11pm at Atlantis. Funds raised towards Hands For Hunger. 

October 3-4: Green Earth Festival - at the BNT Retreat, Village Rd.
 
October 4: Walk for the Cure - 100% of Bahamian proceeds go to local cancer organizations. Click HERE to read more.  

October 17-18: 20TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CULTURE WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL - from 10 am to 6 pm at the Botanical Gardens, Nassau.

October 28-31: Caribbean Muzik Festival - The biggest names in Caribbean music performing live! More details to come.
 
October 30-31: BNT Wine & Art Festival - at the Retreat, Village Rd. Artist applications available until September 11.

November 22: Bahamas Half Marathon & 10K - Third year for this ultra-popular running race. Click HERE to visit the website and register. Sold out in 2014.
  
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 9-12: BIFF 2015 - The 12th annual Bahamas International Film Festival returns.  Rated one of the 25 coolest film festivals by MovieMaker Magazine! Click HERE to visit the BIFF website.  

December 17-20: Atlantis Crown Gymnastics Invitational - Imperial Ballroom. Male and female gymnasts from Nassau and Freeport ages 6 and up will be represented as well as athletes from the United States and Canada. www.atlantiscrown.com.
 
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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NOTE: All dates, times, locations and other details are subject to change.
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GRAND BAHAMA EVENTS

September 24: Health Is Wealth Lunch & Learn Series - Open discussion on various health related topics. 1 p.m. at Garden Delite (Pelican Bay, Canal House - 4th Floor). 

September 24: The Stroke Group Monthly Meeting - At Mary Star of the Sea Church in the West Wing @ 7 p.m.  Speaker will be Mr. Tom Nelson of Presbyterian Church.

September 25: Freeport Rugby Club President's Cocktail Party - Save the date!

September 26: Toastmasters Club Destiny 10 Year Anniversary Celebration - Installation of Club Officers At Ruby Swiss from 7 p.m.-11 p.m.

September 27: UsToo GB Prostate Cancer Month Luncheon. At Ruby Swiss Restaurant @ 2 p.m.  

October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29: Health Is Wealth Lunch & Learn Series.  
Be a part of the open discussion on various Health & Wellness Topics with Professionals such as Fitness Experts, Physicians, Dermatologists, Nutritionists & more @ 1 p.m. at Garden Delite (Pelican Bay, Canal House - 4th Floor).

October 3: Hope Ball Health Fair - At Royal Bank of Canada from 10 a.m.-2p.m. 

October 3: Rotary Club of Freeport Wine & Cheese - Third annual event! Sailing Club, 7pm start. Tickets available from Rotary Club of Freeport members now. Click HERE to view the poster.  

October 3: Coco Chanel Principles of Business for Women - Free to attend and will be hosted at the Grand Lucayan Resort.

October 3: Maurice Moore Primary School Walkathon - Beginning @ 7:30 a.m. from Maurice Moore to Taino Beach.  To register contact Keva Wilhcombe at 373-7981 or 7982. 

October 5: The Legal Desk - Free business legal advice from Attorney Rengin Johnson at the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce, 5:15 p.m.-6:30 p.m. To register call 352-8329.   

October 10: Relay for Cancer - A Fast Track Management event at Taino Beach, 6am.  Click HERE to download the entry and information form.

October 11: The Warrior Campaign: Burning of the Bra - At Island Seas @ 6 p.m.

October 12: Freeport Players' Guild Zombie Run - Visit the FPG Facebook page for info.

October 12: 43rd annual McLean's Town Conch Cracking Festival - the holiday Monday of Heroes Day. How fast can you crack out a conch? Click HERE to read more.

October 14-18: Deeper Life Ministries Conference: Going Beyond the Norm - Featuring guest speaker Pastor Claudette Basden. At Pelican Bay Hotel in Delphine's Room @ 7 p.m.

October 16: The Warrior Campaign: Pink Party - @ The Grand Lucayan.  @ 7 p.m.

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

October 19: Grand Bahama Home and Daycare for the Aged and Children 25th Anniversary Raffle - Grand Prize is the painting "Finding Joy" by Chantal Bethel. Call 352-5408 for tix.

October 23: The Warrior Campaign: Rock da Block - At Entwined in The International Bazaar from 5 p.m.-until

October 24: Zion Baptist Community Church Health Run/Walk - Zion Baptist Community Church grounds start 6:30 a.m. 373-6797. 

October 24: Chamber of Commerce's 6th Annual Business Excellence Awards - At the Regency Theater. Cocktails at 7 p.m. Award Show begins at 8 p.m.
October 28: The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce Monthly Business Meeting - 12:30 p.m. in Delphine's Room, Canal House at Pelican Bay Hotel. TBA
 
October 29: Health Is Wealth Lunch & Learn Series
- Be a part of the open discussion on various Health & Wellness Topics with Professionals such as Fitness Experts, Physicians, Dermatologists, Nutritionists & more @ 1 p.m. at Garden Delite (Pelican Bay, Canal House - 4th Floor).  
 
October 30: HSGB Halloween Party - Stay tuned for details!

October 31: Thriller - A Michael Jackson tribute at the Regency Theater.

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

October 31: Hope Ball Health Fair - At Family Guardian Insurance Co. in the Regent Centre Office.    

November 2: The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce Presents: The Legal Desk - Free business legal advice from Attorney Rengin Johnson. At The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce @ 5:15 p.m.-6:30 p.m. To register call 352-8329. 
 
November 5: Health Is Wealth Lunch & Learn Series - Be a part of the open discussion on various Health & Wellness Topics with Professionals such as Fitness Experts, Physicians, Dermatologists, Nutritionists & more @ 1 p.m. at Garden Delite (Pelican Bay, Canal House - 4th Floor).

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

November 7: Meeting of the Minds: Culinary Fusion Expo - at Pelican Bay. Click HERE to read more.   

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

November 11: Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce AGM - 12:30 p.m. in Delphine's Room, Canal House at Pelican Bay Hotel.

November 12,19 & 26: Health Is Wealth Lunch & Learn Series - Be a part of the open discussion on various Health & Wellness Topics with Professionals such as Fitness Experts, Physicians, Dermatologists, Nutritionists & more @ 1 p.m. at Garden Delite (Pelican Bay, Canal House - 4th Floor).

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

November 27: Medical Air Services Association Customer Appreciation & Membership Drive - At #1 Seventeen Centre @ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.  All members and interested members are welcomed.

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

December 5: UNEXSO Wish List Event with Santa -- to aid the Grand Bahama Children's Home. 10am - 12 noon and 4-6pm. Call 373-1244 for details.  

December 7: The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce Presents: The Legal Desk - Free business legal advice from Attorney Rengin Johnson at The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce @ 5:15 p.m.-6:30 p.m. To register call 352-8329.

December 12: 2nd Annual Santa's Bahamian Sleigh Parade - to benefit BASRA.  Home port at UNEXSO, 6pm. Call 373-1244 for details.

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.

April 9: Dog Days Half Marathon #2 - Popular new event returns for a second year bigger and better with an added 10K and Health Expo! Click HERE to visit the official website or HERE for the FB event page.

Apri l16: Hair Fashion & Talent Extravaganza - At Our Lucaya. @ 7 p.m. For more information contact 353-7101 or 646-2000  
 

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FAMILY ISLANDS & ABACO EVENTS

September 23-27: Rock Sound Sailing Regatta - ELEUTHERA. Class B and C sailing sloops will compete in a series of races. Contact: Administrator's Office / (242) 334-2034.

September 26: EXUMA Fishy Fest Handline & Lion Fish Tournament - Venue is the Regatta Site in George Town. Contact: Exuma Tourist Office / (242) 336-2430, (242) 336-2456.

September 26: Ali's Antique Car Show - ELEUTHERA. Venue is Hatchet Bay in Central Eleuthera. Contact: Ms. Indera Rolle / (242) 332-3828.

September 26: Annual Hope Ball: Long Island - Come on out and join the Bahamas Cancer Society Long Island Chapter as they host their Cancer Ball. Venue: Community Center Clarence Town. Contact: Mrs. Iris Pinder / (242) 337-0036 or Mrs. Ramona Taylor (242) 337-1036.

October 8-10: Coppice Festival - The venue for this Street Festival is Nicholl's Town, North ANDROS. Contact:  Ms. Daisy Bowleg / (242) 329-2025 or Andros Tourist Office / (242) 368-2286, (242) 368-2891.

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

October 9-12: North Eleuthera Sailing Regatta - Class A, B, and C native sailing sloops taking to the waters off North Eleuthera, Harbour Island, and Spanish Wells. Contacts: Mrs. Lucy Johnson-Butler, Regatta Committee / (242) 333-2275 or Harbour Island Tourist Office / (242) 333-2621.

October 9-12: Wemyss Bight Homecoming Festival - ELEUTHERA.  It features talent shows, Bahamian food and drinks, live band performances and local crafts. Contact: Mr. James Young / (242) 334-0162.

October 12: Inagua Conch Fest - This festival is similar to the Salty Fest, but on a smaller scale. There will be live entertainment, a variety of games for the whole family, plus local food (with an emphasis on conch) and drinks for sale. Contact: Mr. Samuel Nixon, Jr. / (242) 339-1471. 

November 2-8: Governor's Harbour Homecoming Festival - ELEUTHERA. This festival attracts locals and visitors for fun-filled activities that include Junkanoo, live band performances and games. Contact: Mr. Arthur Turnquest / (242) 332-2748.  

November 7: Ride For Exuma - NEW! Ultra exclusive charity bike ride to benefit the soon-to-be-opened hospital in Georgetown. Click HERE to visit the website.

November 12-14: Wahoo Smackdown VII - at the Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina. To register click HERE or call 970-708-7997 Misty Wells Tournament Director.

November 26: Hope Town Turtle Trot - Contact Friends of the Environment for details.

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

December 5-8: BIFF in Governor's Harbour - The Bahamas International Film Festival travels to central  ELEUTHERA.  Click HERE to visit the website. 

December 12: Berry Islands' Christmas Festival -  Christopher Roberts Memorial Park / Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Contact: Mr. Kevin Wallace / (242) 451-0404. 

February 26, 2016: Rum Cay Day Festival - Residents from neighboring Cat Island and San Salvador join in celebration with Rum Cay natives, former residents, and international visitors. It is held each year on the last Friday in February, in Port Nelson's historic Milo Butler Heritage Park. Contact: Ms. Anne Strachan - Chairperson, Rum Cay Day Committee / (242) 471-0910.

March 18-20: 5th Annual Great Abaco Family Fitness Weekend - Swim, run, triathlons and fun during a weekend at fabulous Treasure Cay. Click HERE to visit the website.

July 7-9, 2016: All Andros & Berry Island Regatta - Class A, B & C boat race. Venue is the Regatta Village in Morgan's Bluff, North Andros, which is 20 miles from the San Andros Airport. Contacts: Mr. Alphonso Smith (242) 329-2336, (242) 329-2278 / Mr. Frank Hanna (242) 323-2451, (242) 325-3306 / Administrator's Office (242) 329-2278.

 
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Free cataract surgery for 120 persons on Grand Bahama in November

For the second consecutive year, the Government of the People's Republic of China has partnered with the Government of The Bahamas and the Ministry of Health to provide surgical intervention to help restore eyesight to many local residents who suffer from cataracts.
Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville on Tuesday morning officially welcomed His Excellency Yuan Guisen, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China, and Madame Yang Hong to Grand Bahama Island. Dr. Darville's welcome came during an appreciation breakfast for His Excellency and members of the Bright Journey surgical team at Little Harbour Cay Room of the Grand Lucayan resort.

The Bright Journey Project is a collaborative effort between the governments of The Bahamas and the People's Republic of China. The project was presented by the President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, during a heads of state meeting in Trinidad and Tobago in 2013.

It was said that the President envisioned assistance given to Caribbean persons who were suffering from disability associated with cataracts, and he pledged his support by sending 100 medical professionals to the region to help treat those persons in need of help.

Dr. Darville pointed out that the health and well-being of Bahamians is of paramount importance to the Christie Administration and that the Prime Minister led the way for the beginning of this new partnership. According to the Minister for Grand Bahama, during the first year of the project some 101 surgeries were performed by a surgical team of eight doctors and nurses in New Providence.

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