REV announced Wednesday that its community channel, Cable 12, would be re-launching March 31 with its new name, Our TV. With the change, its first since it was launched nearly 18 years ago, the channel will present its new brand in HD and introduce new principles behind the channel. The first programming change on March 31st, will be the re-launch of its daily news programme, currently NB12, as Our News.

REV's Vice President of Marketing David Burrows said that these changes are deeply rooted in a desire to reflect and amplify the voices of the people of The Bahamas. "Our TV is not just a new name, it is an entirely new direction for our television channel," Mr Burrows said.

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The College of The Bahamas Culinary and Hospitality Management Institute and Kendall College Bridge Certificate Programmes are, according to a Kendall College executive, "a great way" to explore the hospitality and culinary arts industries, either as preparation for entry-level into the industries, or as the beginning of a career, with a path ending in an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree. Chef Koetke CEC CCE HAAC of Kendall College spoke at a recent Town Hall Informational Meeting hosted by The College at Choices Restaurant, moderated by CHMI Interim Executive Director Dr. Sophia Rolle.

"I am so excited about the possibility of offering these kinds programmes to The Bahamas and to The College of The Bahamas and our future students," expressed Dr. Rolle during her official welcome. Chris Koetke, Vice President of the School of Culinary Arts of Kendall College, told the students in the room it was "critical" for their futures that they embraced "internationality."

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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration the Hon. Fred Mitchell said the continued interest and investments of the People's Republic of China in The Bahamas are welcomed. Minister Mitchell spoke at the Farewell Reception in honour of the Departure of His Excellency Yuan Guisen, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, at Luciano's of Chicago, Wednesday, March 23, 2016.

In regards to the Baha Mar Resort, Minister Mitchell said Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie remains enthusiastic about its completion. "He went all of the way to China in January 2015 on an Official Visit and discussed the related modalities (airlift, management) of the development with your President to ensure long-term success. We hope that, when it does open, you will be able to enjoy the facilities in their fullest."

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Members of the Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas are finalizing plans for their 29th Annual Antique Auto Show, which is edging closer to the day; This Saturday, April 2 from noon to 6:00pm at Arawak Cay. The cars will be the stars, but the show is much more than that. There will be a bouncy castle, pedal car track and ice cream for the youngsters. There will be a raffle going on most of the day (tickets only $2, three for $5). Model cars, fire extinguishers and t-shirts will be on sale. There will also be various other vendors taking part.

The proceeds from this year's show will benefit the Sir Victor Sassoon Heart Foundation, specifically for 8-month old Amaris Smith, who required heart surgery at Joe Dimaggio Hospital in the USA and which was very successful. "We just need to raise the funds to pay for it," commented Adrian Hanna, Show Chairman.

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A "Get Fit Bahamas" Sweepstakes to create awareness of healthy snacks in the King Henry's brand recently celebrated three winners.

Fun Foods Wholesale Ltd., distributor of King Henry's "Snacks Fit For A King" teamed up with Jemi Health Wellness Fitness to promote healthy snack alternatives in The Bahamas. Each winner of the promotion received a three-month membership to Jemi Health Wellness Fitness and the lucky ladies were Kristen Duncan, Rikesha Thompson, and Stacey Watkins.

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Stunning views, state-of-the-art amenities and private beach access are becoming less of an architectural vision and more of a tangible reality as ONE Cable Beach progresses toward its 2017 delivery date.

"There is definitely more traffic on property with the construction activity," said Matthew Marco, Aristo Sales & Marketing Director. "People are excited to see this work of art come to life. Part of the third floor has already been poured and we expect a roof on the building by the end of summer with completion summer of 2017."

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The Bahamas National Festival Commission (BNFC) is looking for craft and food vendors for this year's Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival in Nassau. Vendor applications are now available at the BNFC's head office located on the 4th floor of the BAF Financial Centre on George Street and Navy Lion Road.

Booths are available from May 5-7 in Da Cultural Village at Western Esplanade and May 6 at Clifford Park for the Music Masters finals and mega concert. The fee for booth space for craft merchants is $300 and $450 for food vendors. The deadline to apply is April 8th.

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Parking areas were packed to capacity, as cars lined the streets of the Downtown center this past Thursday. Scores of residents gathered for the historical viewing of the first 'Downtown Drive-In Movie Night', a partnership initiative of the Downtown Freeport Business Association (DFBA) and the Invest Grand Bahama Small Business Bureau (IGBSBB).

"We are extremely pleased by the turnout this evening" said Ian Rolle, President of The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA). "The community's participation is evident that we need to host more events like this, bringing the community and families together, while supporting the local economy," stated Rolle.

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During a press conference earlier this month, officials at The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA), announced plans for an E-Business initiative, which aims to equip local businesses with basic tools to expand their customer reach, and increase prospects for greater success.

As its theme suggests, "Revolutionize Your Business with E-Commerce" the training will focus on the virtual environment, and how local businesses can capitalize on its advantages. Attendees will experience a full day covering key topics including the acceptance of e-payments.

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Kimberly Layne Goodwin Chorniewy, age 57, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2016 peacefully at her home in Jupiter, FL after a lengthy battle with liver cancer. She was born September 3, 1958 in Miami, Florida before moving to Freeport, Bahamas with her parents Gale and Buddy Goodwin. Kim attended St. Paul's Methodist School and Freeport High School.

After schooling in Freeport it was time for Kimberly to continue her education in Florida at both Howey-in-the Hills for high school followed by a degree from Flagler College. An executive career in the hotel industry followed with numerous stops, one in particular was with the Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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Doongalik Studios announces the opening of the second watercolour Exhibition featuring the work of winter resident, Katrina Vanderlip entitled "Then & Now" which will open on Sunday, April 3 from 4-7pm.

This year the artist/art conservator is showcasing several historic buildings that she has come across during her continuing travels to the Family Islands as a part of her volunteer work with The Bahamas Hurricane Restoration Fund, a group formed to help restore hope and provide empowerment to the neighbours in the southeastern Bahamas who were devastated by Hurricane Joaquin. Not only will her paintings act as a documentary record of the existence of these buildings, but it is hoped that through public and private donation appeals., several of them can be preserved for future generations.

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Cable Bahamas is proud to announce that REV Star Dana Ferguson has been chosen as a presenter for the 2nd Annual WideScreen Film and Music Video Festival held on Easter Sunday, at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center in Hollywood, FL.

The festival is the brainchild of Bahamian entrepreneur Jarrod A. Knowles and aims to inspire the creation and distribution of art, while ultimately enhancing the creative mind. With over 60 countries participating, including Ireland, Paris, Italy, Ghana, Trinidad, Finland and The Bahamas, presenters and recipients alike will find themselves immersed in a world of glamour, talent, and pure fashion.

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One of the taglines for this film: Who Will Win? Suspicious of the unchecked actions of an inexperienced yet powerful alien being, a mature battle-hardened vigilante takes it upon himself to protect the world from what he perceives as a threat. As the paranoia begins simmering to boil, a genius industrialist takes interest in the debris of alien origin left scattered through out his city after a cataclysmic event in order to safe guard against it happening again.

Bruce Wayne is a billionaire socialite who is the owner of Wayne Enterprises with the alter ego of the vigilante Batman in Gotham City and driven by nightmares to end the potential threat of Superman. Clark Kent is the victor of a battle with his fellow Kryptonians who has taken the alter ego of Superman and is working as a journalist in Metropolis for the Daily Planet when not protecting the people of Earth. Lois Lane is Clark Kent's coworker and girlfriend who is following a lead on a story that could uncover a conspiracy to discredit Superman in the eyes of the public by LexCorp. Alexander "Lex" Luthor Jr. is the CEO of Lexcorp who has become obsessed with what he deems as the imminent hazard of meta-human individuals not under his control, especially the extraterrestrial Kal-El.

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Dear Editor,

I would like to publicly thank the Data Protection Commissioner for condemning the reckless, vindictive and totally unwarranted reading and tabling in the House of Assembly of our personal correspondence and information by members of the government.

The public release of this information was a cowardly, cynical and sinister act calculated to silence and intimidate, while at the same time distracting from their own considerable political troubles.

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