Bahamas Weather

Bahamas 3-Day Weather Forecast starting Sunday, April 20th - Apr 20, 2014 - 11:40:37 AM

Bahamas public weather forecast for today and tonight, Sunday 20th April, 2014.

General situation:  A cold front presently over the Northwest Bahamas will continue to move southeastwards through the Central Bahamas this afternoon and over the Southeast Bahamas by tonight.

Weather:  Partly sunny and warm with few scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms today mainly in the vicinity of the front, turning fair and warm tonight with a few residual showers.

Advisory:  Small craft should be alert for gusty winds and higher seas in or near heavy showers and thunderstorms.

Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Family Islands

Police in Eleuthera investigating traffic fatality - Apr 20, 2014 - 8:58:45 AM

Police in Eleuthera are investigating a traffic accident that has left a 19 – year old man of new providence dead on saturday 19th april 2014.

According to reports, around 8:00pm, the deceased was driving a green and black suzuki motorcycle on queens highway, rock sound, eleuthera, when he lost control and careened unto a dirt road where he crashed...

Crime prevention tip of the day - Never give out information over the phone indicating you are alone or that you won't be home at a certain time.

Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force

Nassau Police arrest suspect on bail for triple murder shortly after early morning armed robbery - Apr 20, 2014 - 8:17:39 AM

A quick response by Southwestern Division officers has led to the apprehension of a 39 - year old man on bail for a triple murder moments after he committed an armed robbery on Sunday 20th April 2014.

According to reports, shortly before 3:00am, Southwestern Division officers were on patrol when a woman reported to them that a man had just robbed her of her 2009 Honda Accord, while on Faith Avenue North.

The officers immediately went into the Faith Avenue area, where they spotted the vehicle being driven by a lone male suspect. The officers ordered the male to stop the vehicle but he sped off. The officers pursued the vehicle and the suspect brought the vehicle to a stop after a short chase and fled on foot dropping a handgun to the ground

Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force

Police seek public help solving 2 armed robberies - Issue warning to motorists - Apr 20, 2014 - 7:52:24 AM

Police seek public’s help in solving two armed robberies - Police are requesting the public’s assistance in solving two separate armed robberies that occurred on Sunday 20th April 2014.

In the first incident, around 2:30am, a woman was at her home located at Marigold Farms off Farrington Road, when three men armed with a handgun forced...

Police issue warning to motorists - Police are appealing to all road users to exercise extreme caution and extra care when driving over the Easter Holidays.

News : Bahamas Information Services Updates

Queen’s Baton arrives in Nassau for relay event - Apr 19, 2014 - 2:00:08 PM

The Hon. Philip Brave Davis, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Urban Development is pictured receiving the Queen’s Baton from Wellington Miller, the Bahamas Olympic Association (BOA) President during a brief arrival ceremony and press conference held on Friday April 18 at the Lynden Pindling International Airport to officially announce the baton’s arrival. Also pictured in the background from left are Aaron Lewis, Fish Knowles, BOA members and Louise Martin, Secretary General of the CGF.

Community : Service Organizations

PM Christie and Minister Dorsett take Leon Levy Tour with donor Shelby White - Apr 19, 2014 - 1:16:21 PM

Eleuthera, Bahamas – The lath house, freshwater wetland display, edible history section and weather station were on full display at the opening of the second phase of the Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve, where donor Shelby White gave the Prime Minister and Minister of the Environment an exclusive tour of the Preserve.

During his remarks at the opening, the Right Hon. Perry Christie, Prime Minister, noted, “In 2011 at its opening, Ms. White declared, ‘I believe we have created the finest nature preserve in The Bahamas, a place that makes Eleuthera a must-visit tourist destination and of which we will all be proud.’ I agree with this statement and I know that with the opening of this second phase, the preserve has become even more of an attraction for locals, tourists and Bahamians throughout the archipelago...”

Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force

RBPF Nassau: Woman stabbed at local bar - Shooting at a nightclub and on Gibbs Corner - Apr 19, 2014 - 12:47:38 PM

POLICE SEEK PUBLIC’S HELP:

2 Early Morning Shooting Incidents, 1 Handgun Recovered - (Nassau, Bahamas) Police are seeking the public’s help in solving two separate shooting incidents that have left two men and a woman detained in hospital on Saturday 19th April 2014...

Police Investigate Stabbing Incident - Police are seeking the public’s help in solving a stabbing incident that have left a woman detained in hospital on Saturday 19th April 2014.

According to reports, around 2:30am a woman was at a local bar on Nassau Street, when she got into an altercation with a group of women, who stabbed her about the face and body...

Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Family Islands

Stabbing at public beach in Abaco, Bahamas - Apr 19, 2014 - 12:45:03 PM

Abaco, Bahamas - Police in Abaco are investigating a stabbing incident that has left a 27 year old male of Coopers Town, Abaco hospitalized.

Reports are that on Friday 18th April 2014 shortly after 10:00pm, police received information that a male while at the Treasure Cay Public Beach was stabbed in the back area by an unidentified male. He was transported to the Coopers Town Clinic in a private vehicle.

Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force

RBPF Nassau: Red Mazda Neo stolen - 4 arrested in major police operation - Apr 19, 2014 - 11:52:55 AM

4 Men Arrested During Major Police Operation, 1 Firearm Seized - (Nassau, Bahamas) Two men ages 27 years along with two other men ages 33 and 22 years are in custody after they were found in possession of a handgun on Friday 19th April 2014... 

Armed Robbery on Allen Drive - Police are seeking the public’s help in solving an armed robbery that occurred on Friday 18th April 2014.  According to reports, shortly after 9:00pm, two women were sitting in a red Mazda Neo vehicle in front a residence located on Allen Drive, when two men armed with a handgun approached them and robbed them of their vehicle containing a cell phone and a small amount of cash...

Columns : Letters to The Editor

Simon Front Porch: The Quintessential “Dog in the Manger.” - Apr 18, 2014 - 11:43:57 PM

Dear Editor,

Allow me space in your newspaper and your columns to comment on the following:

One of the inherent and calculated dangers of dying first is that erstwhile survivors get to twist the facts, spin a fable and deceive with their cowardly concoction of the easily verifiable facts. If left unanswered, their unfiltered skewer of the events is allowed to ferment through time and by attrition become fact.

Editor, I am referring to opinion of Simon Front Porch; the faceless, nameless coward whose exhale in the Nassau Guardian is yet another attempt to rewrite history. When one reads the melancholy drift into revisionism...

Community : Grand Bahama

Garden of the Groves celebrates Family Easter Event - Apr 18, 2014 - 8:54:44 PM

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - For the  past six years around Easter time the Garden of the Groves team has made preparations for the Grand Bahama community to enjoy a variety of activities during "Spring in the Garden". The event was enjoyed by the whole family, but especially children of all ages had a wonderful time! The activities began with Bunny Hop Sack Races organized by Marilyn Laing where the children were divided in age categories.

The talented Face Painting" artist, Lenisha Cooper, came prepared with her face painted appropriately as an Easter bunny! Her talent was appreciated by children and parents alike!

Sales & Promotions : Flying Fish Restaurant

Flying Fish Easter Holiday Weekend Hours - Apr 18, 2014 - 8:22:44 PM

Happy Easter!  Flying Fish will be observing the following Holiday Hours over the Easter long weekend:

Thursday: lunch and dinner ; Closed on Friday, Saturday: brunch and dinner; Sunday: brunch and Casual Sunday; and Closed on Monday.

We recommend reservations over the weekend.

Call or email today...

Columns : Sip Sip History - Bahamas Historical Society

Call for Papers: 2014 Journal of The Bahamas Historical Society - Apr 18, 2014 - 7:29:22 PM

The editorial board of the Journal of The Bahamas Historical Society is sending out a call for papers for the 2014 journal. The deadline for submission of articles is June 1, 2014. Following are the requirements for papers:

The subject should be a historical topic on The Bahamas bringing to light new information or a new interpretation of topics of Bahamian interest. Short communications, book reviews, and profiles of Bahamian personalities are also welcome.

The article should be formatted using Chicago style with end-notes rather than footnotes.

Inside The Bahamas Weekly

BE SEEN, unlike anywhere else through The Bahamas Weekly! - Apr 18, 2014 - 5:45:09 PM

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News : Bahamas Information Services Updates

Bimini: Louise McDonald High School Nature Trail Opens - Apr 18, 2014 - 12:27:25 PM

BIMINI, BAHAMAS - The Louise McDonald High School Nature Trail was officially opened by their Excellencies Sir Arthur & Lady Foulkes at the High School in Bimini.

Pictured from left during the unveiling of the Nature Trail Plaque & Declaration of the Nature Trail opening are Wesley Rolle, Principal of the Louise McDonald High School; Hon.Obie Wilchcombe Minister of Tourism,M.P Bimini and West End, Lady Foulkes, His Excellencies Sir Arthur Foulkes, James Pinder Art & Craft, Oscar Munroe - Administrator.

News : Local

Bahamas FATCA Agreement Reached - Apr 18, 2014 - 12:04:04 PM

The Ministry of Financial Services is pleased to advise that the Cabinet of The Bahamas approved, in principle, the Model 1 Agreement between the Government of The Bahamas and the Government of the United States to implement FATCA following a productive round of negotiations with the United States Treasury Department on 8th April, 2014.  The Ministry has conveyed this approval in principle to the United States Treasury Department, who will now deem The Bahamas as having an agreement “in effect”, thereby allowing Bahamian financial institutions to register on the IRS FATCA Portal as Model 1 Participating Financial Institutions.

News : International : Caribbean News : Turks & Caicos Islands

(Video) Prime Minister Christie on TCI Sun TV news - Apr 18, 2014 - 10:38:11 AM

TURKS & CAICOS - Watch a TCI Sun News report posted online on April 14th featuring the visit by Prime Minister of The Bahamas, the Rt. Hon Perry G. Christie.

Prime Minister addresses Value Added Tax (VAT) and the relationship between the two countries, Bahamas and Turks and Caicos.

Along on the trip was Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis, and
Minister of Labour and National Insurance & the Public Service, Shane Gibson.

Sales & Promotions : Grand Lucayan Resort

Enjoy Easter Feast Buffets at Willy Broadleaf, Grand Lucayan‏, Bahamas - Apr 18, 2014 - 10:15:42 AM

Freeport, Grand Bahama -  Grand Lucayan, Bahamas invites you Celebrate the holidays with our most spectacular buffets of the year at Willy Broadleaf.

Good Friday Dinner April 18 6pm-10pm: $23 Adults, $12 Children 5 - 12 yrs

Easter Sunday Brunch April 20 Noon-4pm: $30 Adults, $15 Children 5 - 12 yrs.

Make your reservations now... seating is limited!

Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Family Islands

DEU make huge drug bust at Ragged Island - Traffic fatality on Eleuthera Bahamas - Apr 18, 2014 - 9:02:51 AM

DEU make huge drug bust A week-long operation led by the Drug Enforcement Unit has resulted in a huge seizure of dangerous drugs on Wednesday 16th April 2014.

According to reports, around 5:30pm on Wednesday 16th April 2014 the week-long DEU intelligence led operation culminated in the Ragged Island Chain of Cays after officers

Police in Eleuthera investigate a traffic fatality - Police in Eleuthera are investigating a traffic accident that has left an 18 – year old man dead on Thursday 17th April 2014...

Sales & Promotions

Upstairs Restaurant & Bar Chef's Steak Night! Every Tuesday & Saturday - Apr 18, 2014 - 8:50:05 AM

Freeport, Grand Bahama - Upstairs Restaurant & Bar Chef's Steak Night! Every Tuesday & Saturday from 5pm - 10:30 pm.

Try our new  All Natural Wagyu Beef 10oz. New York Strip-$24.95 or All Natural Black Angus Beef 12 oz. Rib Eye- $28.95 served with 2 sides and your choice of: Bearnaise Sauce or Peppercorn Sauce

Enjoy your dinner in a non-smoking environment...

Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force

Nassau Police seek public help solving an armed robbery & 2 early morning shootings - Apr 18, 2014 - 8:45:02 AM

Police seek public’s help solving an armed robbery - Police are seeking the public’s help in solving an armed robbery that occurred on Thursday 17th April 2014. 

According to reports, shortly before 12:00midnight, a man was walking through St. Albans Drive, when two men armed with a handgun in a black Honda Acura vehicl...

Police seek public’s help in solving two early morning shooting incidents - Police are seeking the public’s help in solving two separate shooting incidents that have left two men detained in hospital on Friday 18th April 2014...

Arts & Culture

National Dance School of The Bahamas Holds "I Dream in Color" Recital - Apr 18, 2014 - 12:42:39 AM

The National Dance School of The Bahamas held its annual recital this weekend, bringing together hundreds of parents and supporters for a full house on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.  

The dance and drum concert, dubbed: "I Dream in Color", was held at the National Center for the Performing Arts on Shirley Street.

National Dance School Administrator Dereka Deleveaux - Grant said the "I Dream in Color" theme reminds the students that "nothing is impossible if you dream in color, for then your reality will be even more easier to achieve".

Columns : Style Drama - Edward Quan

Gabriel Lage: Making women beautiful! - Apr 18, 2014 - 12:35:02 AM

Magnificent is the only word to describe how beautiful and elaborate the gowns of Gabriel Lage are.  World class haute couture from Argentina, it was a privilege to see his creations at Vancouver Fashion Week this season.

Hailing from the Argentina capital of Buenos Aireswere, Lage's latest designs are a color palate of nudes and soft tones of pink and gold. Wear one of his gowns and you will be wrapped in hand-embroidery, lace, sequins and sheer.

His gown collection is all about creativity, design and detailed craftsmanship to make women beautiful, and runway audiences are always thrilled...

News : Bahamas Information Services Updates

Child Protection Month display erected at Fleming Street Clinic - Apr 18, 2014 - 12:08:59 AM

Nassau, Bahamas - In observance of Child Protection Month, the Ministry of Social Services and Community Development erected a display at the Fleming Street Community Clinic to further sensitize and educate the general public on this important social issue.

Pictured from left are Cachia Sturrup (seated); an effigy of a neglectful mother with a child; standing are Melinda Francios, student; Cecily Stuart (Pharmacy Dept; Jessica Stubbs, Nursing Officer II; Keith Woodside, Clinic Security Officer and Linda Lewis, Housekeeping.

Opportunities

U.S. Embassy’s Call for Proposals - Anti-Drug Media Campaign Targeting At-risk Youth - Apr 17, 2014 - 11:16:03 PM

The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Section of the U.S. Embassy in The Bahamas is pleased to announce a request for grant proposals for drug demand reduction projects that include the implementation of an anti-drug media campaign targeting at-risk youth in The Bahamas.

Applicants should design proposals to demonstrate concrete deliverables within a 12-month performance period that are within the scope of the proposed budget, which should be between $5,000 and $25,000.

Interested applicants should view the full request for proposal and proposal submission instructions..

Opportunities

Young Bahamians invited to join Global Shapers - Apr 17, 2014 - 9:49:40 PM

Shapers are united by a common desire to channel the members’ tremendous energy and enthusiasm into building a more peaceful and inclusive world. During the World Economic Forum on Latin America 2014, Caribbean Global Shapers were invited for the first time.

Ashleigh Rolle From Freeport, Grand Bahama represented the Nassau city hub as one of the few Caribbean islanders in attendance and the only Bahamian delegate at the forum.  With Ashleigh taking on the position as curator of the Nassau city hub, she encourages young driven Bahamians to apply to be apart of this community that offers opportunities such as this one to advocate for small countries such as our own.

Entertainment

The Cinemas: Rio 2, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Occulus, and Noah - Apr 17, 2014 - 9:36:12 PM

Great news!  A longer version of "The Cinemas" will debut this Thursday, April 17th at 8pm on Cable 12. The web show will continue of course for those of you in other countries.

This episode takes a look at Rio 2, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Occulus, Noah, and Travolta Cooper is joined by Lavado Stubbs and Leah Eneas to discuss a film from Trinidad called "Between Friends". Also on the show is Travis Cartwright, and Dr. Toni Francis.
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Community

Bahamas Governor General Tells Autism Stars They Are Loved, Important - Apr 17, 2014 - 7:21:06 PM

It only took a small group of the estimated 35,000 children with autism and other special needs a moment to steal the hearts of the Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes and Lady Foulkes today in one of the most touching courtesy calls in the history of Government House.

“A lot of important people come to Government House,” the Governor General told the 25 or so students from Blairwood Academy. “The Queen has been here. Prince Harry has been here. Mr. Mandela has been here. Today, we have you. You are also very important people and we want you to know that you are loved.”

The visit by students from Blairwood Academy, organized by the autism education, resources and support group REACH, was part of autism month activities. Events kicked off last week in Rawson Square with...

Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Family Islands

U.S. visitor pleads guilty in Eleuthera traffic death - Apr 17, 2014 - 6:50:49 PM

Eleuthera, BAHAMAS - Police have charged 48 – year old Jack Christopher Botero of New York for the traffic death of 32 - year old Bobby Branville Thompson that occurred in Palmetto Point, Eleuthera on Tuesday 15th April 2014. Botero was arraigned before Island Administrator Marlon Leary in Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera today (Thursday 17th April 2014) on the charge of Killing in the Course of Dangerous Driving. Botero pleaded guilty and paid a fine of $5,000:00 after he was fined $5,000.00 or one (1) year imprisonment at HMP.