News :: Events :: Opportunities
VOL V. No. 21, October 8, 2015
This week in Bahama Islands Info
National News
Nassau News
Grand Bahama News
Column: Humane Society of Grand Bahama update
Family Islands News
Arts & Entertainment News
Column: At the Movies
Feedback: Letter to the Editor

Hurricane Joaquin relief efforts - how you can assist
After Category 4 Hurricane Joaquin devastated a number of the Bahamas' central and southern islands, people have been rallying to assist with relief and recovery efforts.

National newspaper The Tribune has compiled a nation-wide list of locations, organizations and agencies where donations are being accepted.

Click here to view the list
 
U.S. Embassy supports Hurricane Joaquin relief effort
The U.S. Mission to The Bahamas is working together with the Government of The Bahamas and the Bahamian people to respond in the aftermath of Hurricane Joaquin. On Saturday, October 3, the U.S. Coast Guard conducted an extensive disaster assessment through the most impacted areas of The Bahamas observing conditions on the ground in Ragged Island, Long Island, Crooked Island, Mayaguana, Samana Cay, San Salvador, the Exumas, Cat Island, and Eleuthera.

The U.S. Coast Guard Liaison Officer and Department of Homeland Security Attaché was joined by disaster assessment experts from the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA), the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Ministry of Meteorology, Bahamas Civil Aviation, the Ministry of Works and Urban Development, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF), and the Bahamas Red Cross. The information gained from the assessment has been instrumental in directing resources to those most in need.

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Louis Bacon's Moore Bahamas Foundation announces $250,000 donation to relief efforts in The Bahamas
Louis Bacon's Moore Bahamas Foundation announced Wednesday a $250,000 donation toward the relief efforts and rebuilding needed after Hurricane Joaquin.

"The Bahamas are like a second home to me and my family," said Louis Bacon. "We were saddened to learn of the devastation caused by Hurricane Joaquin in the southern islands. Having spent a great deal of time in these beautiful islands sailing, fishing and diving, my heart goes out to those families who live and labor in the Bahamas more remote islands, close to nature but most vulnerable. We pray that necessary aid gets to these islanders quickly and helps them in building back their lives, homes and communities."

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Life-changing CCELD15 experience for three Bahamian women
Three Bahamian participants in the recent Caribbean-Canada Emerging Leaders' Dialogue (CCELD15) were so inspired they have determined they would like to use their invaluable experience towards the further development of their country.

The young Bahamian women, who are leaders in their respective careers and personal lives, are: Ruthann Rolle, Senior Manager, Ministry of Tourism; Royann Dean, PR and Communication Strategist at Baha Mar; and Keithra Morley, Founder of the Boys & Girls Club. They were among the 60 participants from around the Caribbean and Canada selected to participate in the in-field leadership development programme September 20 to October 4, 2015 under the theme: "Leading through Innovation and Transformation."

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HRH Princess Anne and Governor General Dame Marguerite present 2015 GGYA Gold Awards
Winners of the 'Gold' Governor General's Youth Award have participated in a rigorous testing of ability and spirit that teaches excellent qualities of leadership and teamwork. Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling, Governor General of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and Patron of the programme, held an Awards Presentation for winners of the 2015 Gold Governor General's Youth Award (GGYA) in the Ballroom of Government House, September 28, to recognize their achievements.

HRH The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, was also present: the Princess, in her position as President of the Caribbean-Canada Emerging Leaders' Dialogue (CCELD) had made Nassau the first stop of her 'Dialogue' tour for promising leaders in the Caribbean and Canada.

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U.S. Embassy and Special Olympics Bahamas partner for Eunice Kennedy Shriver (EKS) Day
For the sixth consecutive year, U.S. Embassy Nassau volunteers led by Chargé d'Affaires a.i. Lisa Johnson partnered with Special Olympics Bahamas on Saturday, September 26th to honor the legacy of the founder of the Special Olympics movement, Eunice Kennedy Shriver. In celebration of Eunice Kennedy Shriver (EKS) Day, celebrated around the world annually, once again the grounds of "Liberty Overlook" were transformed into a mini "Camp Shriver" and a festive atmosphere featuring, food, games and sporting events including tennis, bocce, soccer and music.

U.S. Embassy volunteers and family members demonstrated their support to the Special Olympics Bahamas by serving food, refereeing games and dancing along aside the more than 200 athletes who participated in the fun day.

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Nassau Flight Services presents cheque to the Children's Emergency Hostel
Nassau Flight Services presented a cheque to the Children's Emergency Hostel on October 6, at the hostel.

Executive Assistant of Nassau Flight Services (NFS) Jocelyn Demeritte, right, presented the cheque on behalf of NFS to the Administrator of the hostel, Marita Ferguson, in commemoration of the hostel's 50 years of community service in The Bahamas.

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PM at awards ceremony - Work of straw vendors provides glimpse of the true Bahamas
The Straw Market Authority recognized their long- serving vendors who are products of the market, affectionately known as 'cupboard babies' because the cupboard was their crib at the Straw Market.

Chairman of the Straw Market Authority Kevin Simmons, October 1, told the awardees: "I am truly proud to be associated with these pioneers of Bahamian tourism and I am grateful to serve. As leaders and seniors in the straw and craft industry, you have the power to influence. Please encourage the younger generation of vendors to build on your legacy, as the reward can be fulfilling."

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Early birthday gift for Kiwanis/BTVI scholarship recipient
A week before his 18th birthday, Deex Colebrook became the fifth recipient of the Charles Johnson Memorial Scholarship. It turned out to be an early birthday present, thanks to the Kiwanis Club of Cable Beach. The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) Auto Mechanics student has never met the late, Mr. Johnson - a Kiwanian after whom the scholarship is named - but he is certainly benefitting from his vision.

Mr. Johnson, who passed away on May 10th, 2010, hosted Super Bowl fundraisers at his house each February, with the vision of granting a BTVI Auto Mechanics student a scholarship. It was a personal and passionate mission of his, particularly as a mechanic himself. And although he never saw the scholarship come to fruition, the Kiwanis Club of Cable Beach ensured it became a reality.

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The Lignum Club at LPIA officially opened 
A first-class passenger lounge has been officially opened at the Lynden Pindling International Airport at the Domestic/International Terminal, available to Family Island travelers. A ceremony was held at the lounge on October 1.

Officially opening the lounge was Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport and Aviation Lorraine Armbrister, who spoke on behalf of the Minister, the Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin, who was attending an emergency cabinet meeting concerning Hurricane Joaquin.

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Ministry for GB/NEMA spearheading hurricane relief efforts on Grand Bahama
Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville announced Monday that his office, along with the National Emergency Management Agency on Grand Bahama, will be spearheading hurricane relief efforts on the island. Dr. Darville made the announcement Monday afternoon at his Ministry headquartered in the Harold Degregory Complex on the Mall.

The Minister also had a number of supporting agencies participating in the press conference, such as the Royal Bahamas Defense Force, Urban Renewal, Department of Social Services, Grand Bahama Christian Council, 700 Partners, Salvation Army and the Grand Bahama Red Cross. He feels the committee represents a unified force and coordinated effort to assist Family Islanders who have been affected by the devastating storm.

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Hurricane relief help needed, animal blessings, and more from the HSGB
Our hearts are with everyone in our south central islands who went through the horrific battering last week of Category 4 Hurricane Joaquin. It is gratifying to see our fellow Bahamians and neighbors from across the sea pulling together to help all those affected. The Bahamas Humane Society is assessing the impact on the animal victims and could use some help. Please consider a donation!

Big thanks to everyone who came out for our Blessing of the Animals held at the Garden of the Groves last Sunday. Father Rudolph Cooper gave a wonderful homily and blessing, as always, and participants enjoyed the tranquil gardens and delicious food and drink at the Garden Cafe. Mark your calendars for our next No Fleas Flea Market on Saturday 24th October, 10.00am until 1.00pm, at the Humane Society at the top of Coral Road.

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Health and safety go hand in hand for GB Shipyard team
As GBS started their health and wellness programme this year, the Rotary Club of Sunrise decided to donate reflective vests to the Shipyard team so that employees could keep safe while exercising.

The Shipyard's health and wellness programme was established to help improve the health, fitness and overall wellness of Shipyard employees, and the Rotary Club of Sunrise, the Road Traffic Department and the Traffic Department of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, Grand Bahama District stepped in to ensure that the exercise they do is done safely.

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GBPA supports upcoming China-Bahama trade mission
Executives of The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA), extended a warm welcome to delegates Ms. Xiaoyan Li, Section Chief, and Mr. Xiang Fei, Division Chief, members of the advance team, for the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Hubei, China.

The duo met with GBPA's President, Ian Rolle and Vice Chairman of GBPA Miss Sarah St. George, along with other team executives, to progress plans already underway for a China-Bahamas trade mission scheduled for November 29th - Dec 2nd of this year.

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GB Port Authority updates on GB Power Company's 2016-2018 rate submission proposal
In 2012, The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) established an Operating Protocol and Regulatory Framework which documents how electricity rates will be set for the Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC). The Framework, the first of its kind in the Bahamas, set out electricity rates for 2013 - 2015 and required the Power Company to submit a number of studies and statistics to justify any request for changes in rates. It also requires GBPC to submit a rate case filing to the regulator every three years and accordingly GBPC submitted a rate filing for GBPA's review during the first week of August, 2015.

If approved, the new rate structure would mean a reduction in the "all-in" price of electricity for 85% of residential customers. This is a very important step in beginning to assist Grand Bahama's low income based residents. The cost of electricity will remain relatively flat for commercial customers when compared to the average "all-in" price for 2015.

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Government officials tour islands stricken by Hurricane Joaquin
Prime Minister Perry Christie, the Leader of the Opposition Hubert Minnis, and Government Ministers on Saturday toured islands stricken by Category 4 Hurricane Joaquin that caused severe damage to the Central and Southeastern Bahamas late last week.

Photos show their travel to those islands -- landing in Stella Maris, Long Island, and updating members of the press in Long Island and Exuma.

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Crooked Island: 'When Hurricane Joaquin washed the sea into his home ...'
Michael Carroll, a resident of Landrail Point, Crooked Island, recalls the horror he and his wife endured when Hurricane Joaquin washed the sea into their home.

NEMA, the Prime Minister and key officials toured Acklins and Crooked Island on October 6. The photos here of Crooked Island tell the story.

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Photos post hurricane: Monday - San Salvador & Rum Cay, Tuesday - Acklins & Crooked Island
Surveying the hurricane damage and meeting with residents of San Salvador and Rum Cay on Monday, October 5. NEMA and Bahamas Government officials are traveling to the central and southern islands hard-hit by Category 4 Hurricane Joaquin. On October 6, assessments are in Acklins and Crooked Island.

On Saturday, October 3, officials visited Long Island and Exuma. Pictured is the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie leading other Government Ministers on the assessment operations.

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Prime Minister Perry Christie and NEMA tour San Salvador and Rum Cay
Prime Minister Perry Christie and NEMA surveyed the damage caused by Hurricane Joaquin to San Salvador and Rum Cay on Monday, October 5, 2015.

Other members of the Government including the Deputy Prime Minister Philip Davis and other key officials traveled to those islands for the assessment.

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Abaco Fly Fishing Guides Association spearheading reconstruction fund to assist fellow guides in the southern Bahamas
The Abaco Fly Fishing Guides Association (AFFGA) is spearheading a RECONSTRUCTION FUND to benefit fly fishing guides and the accommodating establishments that cater to fly fishing anglers that lost their ability to make a living because of the destruction in the Southern Bahamas from Hurricane Joaquin.

AFFGA is working with world-wide industry members and partners to raise funds and has organized a Bahamian Advisory Board to help get the word out to those affected. The board will help gather relevant data regarding the requirements of those in the affected areas who are in need of assistance to rebuild their fly fishing businesses.

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Resorts World Bimini partners with Tropic Ocean Airways to assist with Hurricane Joaquin relief efforts
Resorts World Bimini (RWB) has teamed up with Tropic Ocean Airways, a South Florida based airline, to assist with relief efforts to those impacted by Hurricane Joaquin in the Bahamas. In addition to emergency supplies such as tarps, water, canned food items, mosquito repellant, sleeping bags, powdered milk, batteries and chlorine tablets to make flood waters safe, RWB donated fuel for the airline's entire fleet of Cessna Grand Caravan wheeled and seaplanes which have all been deployed to The Bahamas. The all-weather aircraft have high cargo capacity to accommodate supplies and will continue to make deliveries all week long.

RWB is located in the northern Bahamas which was unaffected by the storm. President Ed Farrell says although the resort did not sustain any damages, it did not hesitate to lend a helping hand to those who did.

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Freeport Players' Guild to host 'Zombie Run' Saturday, October 10
For many years the community of Grand Bahama has witnessed some of the Bahamas' top performers and performances on the stage of the Regency theatre. A non-profit organization, the Freeport Players' Guild seeks to not only provide quality productions on the stage but also off stage. With earlier success in the year with 'Operation Island Hunt: Island Wide Scavenger hunt', the FPG continues this October by hosting another community event.

October 10th 2015 will be a very exciting day for the Freeport Players' Guild and the community of Grand Bahama. In true theatrical style, the Zombie Run is not just your average fun/run walk. In a game of Humans v.s Zombies the Zombie Run more or less takes the approach of 'flag football', of course without actually using a football. Human runners will be given tags that Zombies will attempt to grab while completing the course.

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Nassau to participate in China International Ceramic Fair
The City of Nassau will be represented at the Jingdezhen 12th China International Ceramic Fair which takes place from October 18-22, 2015. Jingdezhen was designated a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Arts in 2014, and the City has hosted this huge fair annually since 2004 catering to more than 2,000 international artisans. The City of Nassau was also designated a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Arts in 2014, and as a member of this prestigious UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN), it has accepted the invitation to participate.

The Nassau booth will be hosted by Alistair Stevenson, a Bahamian ceramic arts student from Long Island in The Bahamas who is presently studying at the Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute in JiangXi Province on a Chinese Government scholarship.

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E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival 2015/2016 officially opened
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Dr. Daniel Johnson speaks at the opening of the annual E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival visual arts exhibition, September 30, at the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas (NAGB), where he also officially opened the 2015/16 E. Clement National Arts Festival, which features visual arts, music, dance, and drama performances throughout the island chain of The Bahamas.

The exhibition at NAGB which will run for two weeks showcasing art & craft created by young Bahamians.

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Renowned author Dr. J. Scott Moore pays courtesy calls
Author Dr. J. Scott Moore, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville, September 28, at the Ministry in Freeport. Dr. Moore (left) has written bestselling books and is the founder and CEO of non-profit corporation, Project One. He is also a member of the Economic and Social Council to the United Nations as a non-government organization with special consultative status since 2003.

Later, Her Excellency Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling welcomed renowned author Dr. James Scott Moore in a courtesy call at Government House.

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Caribbean Muzik Festival to celebrate commemoration of the Nassau Accord
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism has signed on as the host sponsor of the Caribbean Muzik Festival, which will this year commemorate a momentous milestone in the history of The Bahamas. The occasion also marks the 30th anniversary of the Nassau Accord, hailed as the key step toward ending apartheid in South Africa and securing South African anti-apartheid revolutionary Nelson Mandela's release from prison.

It was during the historic 1985 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in The Bahamas that the landmark Nassau Accord was established. The package of sanctions and inducements increased pressure on the South African government to dismantle its system of racial segregation.

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At the Movies: The Martian

One of the taglines for this movie: Help Is Only 140 Million Miles Away. During a manned mission to another planet an astronaut is presumed dead in the aftermath of a fierce storm and his crew is forced to leave him behind. When it is discovered that he is alive a team of international scientists work tirelessly to figure out a way to get him home while his crewmates plot a daring rescue mission which could put all their lives in danger. The stranded astronaut must also find a way to communicate with those off planet and figure out a way to stay alive until help arrives.

With the news of the devastation that has happened to some of the outer islands here in the Bahamas due to Hurricane Joaquin, this film gives us an example of what it looks like when people work together to help someone in need. This movie reinforces that a positive attitude in the face of adversity can give us the boost to do more than we could have thought to do without it.

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Rouén has been at the movie theater a lot over the past week.  Click HERE to visit his column for additional movie reviews.

Save The Bays CEO: In support of the victims of Hurricane Joaquin
Dear Editor,

On behalf of the members and directors of Save The Bays, I would like to express our heartfelt and profound grief at the suffering of our fellow Bahamians in the islands impacted by the devastating force of Hurricane Joaquin.

I am sure that each and every one of our community partners also joins us in lamenting the extreme trauma and ongoing hardship that has befallen our countrymen in Acklins, Cat Island, Crooked Island, Inagua, Long Island, Long Cay, Mayaguana, Rum Cay and San Salvador.

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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.
 
October 9 & 11: Janai Brugger in Concert - Presented by the Nassau Music Society. 7pm Friday at Government House Ballroom, Mt Fitzwilliam. 5pm Sunday at St. Paul's Church Hall, Lyford Cay. To reserve tickets, call 322 7427 or email nassaumusicsociety@coralwave.com.

October 10: A Bahamian Restoration Speakology - A joyous afternoon of food and poetry about how and why people in Nassau live intentionally through food. 1pm-4pm at Hillside House Gallery / Antonius Roberts' Studio on Cumberland Street. E: 242Food@gmail.com.

October 10: 1st annual Masters Swim Meet - St John's College Pool, warm-up from 8am. Click HERE to view the poster.

October 10: Fifth Harmony - LIVE at Atlantis!  363-6601 for tickets and info. 

October 13-16: Cuban Cultural Week in the Bahamas - Opens 6:30pm at the HCM Library Auditorium at COB. RSVP/Info 356-3473. Click HERE to view events schedule. 

October 16: Benefit concert to help rebuild our Family Islands - with Visage at Pirate Republic $50. E: tess@piraterepublicbahamas.com for info.

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

October 24: Paint Da Streets Pink - 3rd annual Rotaract Club of South East Nassau Centennial event. Starts 6am at Arawak Cay, registration at 5am. Goodies will be provided with registration. Email rotaract.senc.bahamas@gmail.com for more. 

October 24: Opening of R. Brent Malone: Reincarnation - a retrospective exhibition featuring more than 200 paintings, drawings, prints and sculptural pieces by legendary Bahamian artist Brent Malone.

October 28-31: Caribbean Muzik Festival - The biggest names in Caribbean music performing live! Click HERE for more info.
 
October 30-31: BNT Wine & Art Festival - at the Retreat, Village Rd. Artist applications available until September 11. 

November 7: Tru-Tru Bahamian Festival - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Historic Charles Towne, on the scenic grounds of the historic 1789 Buena Vista Estate, home to John Watling's Distillery.

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. 

Get your Nassau event listed in the Bahama Islands Info Calendar for free! Just write to info@bahamaislandsinfo.com with all the relevant information.

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

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

October 10: PINKTOBER Pink Prayer Breakfast - 7:00 am Great Lawn. Ticket Box Office Ash Eye Institute. 727-0102 or email gbpintober@gmail.com.

October 10: Freeport Players' Guild Zombie Run - at Garden of the Groves, 5pm.  Spooky fun!  Click HERE for more info. 

October 10: Grand Bahama Sailing Club Commodore's Cocktail Party - Membership drive which includes FREE drinks from 6-7pm. New members extremely welcome. See ad this issue.

October 11: Pink Beat Retreat - PINKTOBER event 4:00 pm Independence Park FREE!

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

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 18: VIPink Party - PINKTOBER event, 7:00 pm. Great Lawn. Ticket Box Office Ash Eye Institute. 727-0102 or email gbpintober@gmail.com.

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: 3rd annual Rotary Wine & Cheese
- NEW DATE! At the Sailing Club, 7pm start. Tickets available from Rotary Club of Freeport members.

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

October 23: Small Business Fair - 10am-4pm, Petticoat Lane and Churchill Square downtown. Click HERE to view the poster. 

October 24: 'No Fleas' Flea Market - and microchip clinic at the Humane Society, 10am-1pm. Click HERE to view the poster. 

October 24: Pink Stiletto Strut - PINKTOBER event, 6:00 am leaving from the International Bazaar. For further information call 727-0102 or email gbpintober@gmail.com.

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 30: HSGB Halloween Party - Stay tuned for details! 

October 31: Book reading "Room on the Broom" - by our very own witch! Unexso, 10am.  

October 31: Pink Fiesta Costume Party - PINKTOBER event, 7:00 pm at Taino Beach featuring DJ Daddy Steelie and live performances. Ticket Box Office Ash Eye Institute. For further information call 727-0102 or email gbpintober@gmail.com.

October 31: Thriller - A Michael Jackson tribute at the Regency Theater. Click HERE for more info.

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 1: GB Shipyard Open Golf Tournament
Click HERE to view the poster for complete details.

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!  www.Conchman.com

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

November 7: Maurice Moore Primary School Walkathon - NEW DATE!  7:30 a.m. from Maurice Moore to Taino Beach.  To register contact Keva Wilchcombe at 373-7981 or 7982.

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: St. Jude's Anglican Church 1st Annual Baby Fair & Diaper Derby - At the Parish Hall @ 12 noon-5 p.m.  Event will support St. Jude's Outreach Program.

November 14: Rotaract Club of Freeport Annual Art Exhibition and Competition - at the Grand Bahama Cultural Arts Center, Sunrise Hwy. Click HERE to visit the FB event page. 

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 20: The Resonance String Quartet: "Bach to Hip Hop" - presented by the Grand Bahama Performing Arts Society. Save the date!

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

November 21: Wine Tasting & Table Dressing for the Holidays - with ENTwineD at UNEXSO, 6:30pm.

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. 

November 28: Book reading with the Grinch! - 10am at Unexso.

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

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 25-28: Burning Wahoo Bonfire Series Tournament - at Old Bahama Bay. Click HERE to read all about it.

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.

April 16: Hair Fashion & Talent Extravaganza -
At Our Lucaya. @ 7 p.m. For more information contact 353-7101 or 646-2000. 

Get your Grand Bahama event listed in the Bahama Islands Info Calendar for free! Just write to info@bahamaislandsinfo.com with all the relevant information.

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

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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NOTE: All dates, times, locations and other details are subject to change.   
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Hurricane Joaquin - Recovery begins   

Royal Bahamas Defence Force Marines left family and friends earlier this week to help those in urgent need on Family Islands that were severely impacted by Hurricane Joaquin. The Impact Teams were deployed to San Salvador, Acklins, and Crooked Island, aboard civilian aircraft that were coordinated by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).

A team of Marines were also flown into Stella Maris, Long Island and will be supported by Her Majesty's Bahamian Ship Durward Knowles and Patrol Craft P-301.

While on scene, the teams will conduct damage assessments as well as assist local community leaders and agencies with organizing and distributing food, water, clothing and shelter for immediate relief for those in need. A Defence Force aircraft will also assisting the Red Cross with the transport of emergency medical supplies to Family Islands.

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