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News : Bahamas Information Services Updates

Consul General Katherine B Smith makes courtesy call on Atlanta’s Mayor - Feb 9, 2010 - 11:24:07 AM

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ATLANTA -- The Bahamas’ Consul General to Atlanta, Katherine B Smith paid a courtesy call on the Mayor of the City of Atlanta Kasim Reed.

During the course of their discussions, Mayor Reed noted that he made his decision to run for Mayor while on vacation in The Bahamas, which has become a favourite vacation spot.

The Consul General discussed various opportunities that could be developed between the City of Atlanta and the islands of The Bahamas...

Entertainment : getMusic Productions by TaDa

TaDa's 'Bon Voyage' concert party a triumph - Feb 9, 2010 - 10:36:50 AM

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Nassau, Bahamas - With her farewell performance at Uptown Lounge this past Saturday night, there were mixed emotions amongst the crowd of about 350 fans in attendance. Many were excited to see what their favorite Bahamian artist/songwriter had 'up her sleeve', while others were solemn at the prospect of TaDa leaving the country indefinitely. Until the video footage is released later this week, one cannot really grasp fully the chic/cool/love vibes that TaDa, her band Sway, and her backup vocalists Wendy and Shane Lewis brought to the stage. Simply put, TaDa has definitely proven that she's THAT GIRL!

Although TaDa had previously stated at her press conference that she was looking forward to performing with Ronnie Butler, she was pleased to know that he came out to show his support, although he had to leave a little later for his own gig. ...

News : Local

National Day of Prayer and Fasting - February 10th - Feb 9, 2010 - 9:38:19 AM

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The Bahamas has a long history of religion.  It’s founding church, The Church of England, better known as the Anglican Church, and its multiple Christian denominations gives this nation reason to boast of its Christian heritage, and Christian practices has maintained the way of life that the world envied.  Vacationers world-wide seek these known to be peaceful shores, for a paradise experience including fun, safety, and cleanliness.

Proud Bahamians boasted for many years of the status of a “Christian Nation.”

Prime Minister, The Honourable Hubert A. Ingraham, speaks volumes in the spirit, and throughout our country; that we give God the authority to help us bring order, peace, and prosperity back to this nation.”   The National Day of Prayer and Fasting is slated for Wednesday February, 10, 2010, from 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m...  

Sports

VOTE for Mark Knowles / Mahesh Bhupathi as the 2009 ATP Doubles Team of the Year - Feb 9, 2010 - 8:55:13 AM
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Each year the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) awards  players (and others) of particular distinction during a given season. The 2009 awards will be announced 18 February 2010.

Please vote for Bahamas' very own, Mark Knowles and his last season partner,
Mahesh Bhupathi as your favorite doubles team of 2009

Fan voting is now open at ATP > Click HERE

News : Bahamas Information Services Updates

National Job Program Employees told to work hard - Feb 9, 2010 - 8:40:31 AM

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Nassau, Bahamas - Road Traffic Controller Philip Turner urged employees to move towards one objective in building the Road Traffic Department.

“If we build Road Traffic we are building The Bahamas and making a better transportation system,” Mr Turner said. “If we have good and reliable information then we can make better, strategic decisions. Let us work hard to build this organization.”

Mr Turner gave an overview of the Road Traffic Department to 19 employees hired to work for six months on various projects under the National Job Program recently introduced by the Government on February 5.  The new hires have been assigned to assist with automating the databases of the Road Traffic Department’s vehicle and driver’s licenses...

Sales & Promotions : Sabor Restaurant and Bar

Celebrate Love at Sabor! - Feb 9, 2010 - 8:36:27 AM

Grand Bahama Island - Come out and join us for a night of Romance, Gourmet Food, and Love this Valentine's Day, Sunday, February 14th!

Enjoy a romantic dinner at Sabor Restaurant and Bar at Pelican Bay Hotel on the Port Lucaya Marina.

Check out our special Valentine's Menu within only $50.00 per person.  Your choice of Main Course: Grilled New York Sirloin with Oven Roasted Lobster; OR Almond Crusted Grouper Fillet; OR Rosemary Chicken Breast...

Reserve by phone: 242-373-5588

News : Bahamas Information Services Updates

Haitian Immigrants to Return to Haiti - Feb 9, 2010 - 8:14:50 AM
Nassau, Bahamas - The Ministry of National Security has confirmed that on Saturday, 6 February 2010, 78 Haitian migrants were intercepted in waters near the Exuma chain when the sloop in which they were sailing was sighted by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force on a routine patrol.  

Defence Force vessel HMBS P-45 spotted the 30-foot Haitian sailing sloop approximately 13 nautical miles southwest of Barreterre, Exuma.  The Haitian migrants, 64 males and 14 females, were transferred from their unseaworthy vessel and taken aboard Defence Force craft P-45 and P-49.   

The migrants, all of whom appeared to be in fair health, have been transferred to HMBS Bahamas. The United States Coast Guard is assisting the Royal Bahamas Defence Force in returning the migrants to Haiti... 

Events Calendars : New Providence

New Providence Events Calendar - Feb 9, 2010 - 2:13:40 AM

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Find out what is happening in New Providence.


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List  your event here for FREE! Contact  Editor@thebahamasweekly.com  ...


The Bahamas Boasts : Grand Bahama : Garden of the Groves

Love is in the Air at the Garden of the Groves! - Feb 8, 2010 - 11:19:07 PM

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Freeport, Bahamas - Love is in the Air at The Garden of The Groves This Sunday, February 14th  Join us for a special day of love for you and your Valentine!

Valentine's Day Lunch at the Garden Cafe.  Julie & Chef Stephan are creating a special lunch menu to tantalize your taste buds and please your palate! Cornish Hen w/Wild Rice OR Flank Steak Each served with fresh veggie kabobs And, for dessert Decadent White and Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberries garnished with Chocolate Chunk Cookies Glass of Champagne or Mimosa $15.95 plus 15% gratuity  Call 374-7779 for reservations

Valentine's Day 'Walk of Love' on the Grand Bahama Labyrinth
from 4:30 - 6:00pm .  Enjoy beautiful live music and champagne...

News : Local

Supermodel of the Bahamas to Open Call in Eleuthera - February 27th - Feb 8, 2010 - 10:42:18 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - Supermodel of the Bahamas invites residents of Eleuthera to an Open Call on Saturday, February 27th from 12 noon  until 5pm at the Quality Inn Cigatoo in Governor's Harbour.

Calls for Grand Bahama and Abaco have already been completed.

A final call date for Nassau is set for February 13th at Bally Total Fitness from 1pm to 4pm.

In the year 2010 the organization has expanded its event with a Children’s Category, looking to find children ranging in ages from  3 years through to 13 years of age and from 14 through 21 years of age...

Sales & Promotions

Terry McMillan and Sybil Wilkes Set to Lead a Valentine’s Day Weekend Heart Celebration on Grand Bahama Island - Feb 8, 2010 - 8:37:41 PM

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Orlando, FL  - Bestselling author Terry McMillan and radio personality Sybil Wilkes have joined The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Turquoise Waters Productions along with medical partners, the Association of Black Cardiologists to present Island Heart Beats Experience: Take Your Heart on Vacation,” from February 11-14, 2010.

Island Heart Beats Experience is a four-day weekend girlfriend getaway on Grand Bahama Island designed to put a new twist on Valentine’s Day by encouraging African American women to love and appreciate themselves first and to celebrate and promote healthy hearts.  

Two events that locals can get involved in is the February 12th Red Dress Dinner and the seminar led by Terry McMillan on Saturday, February 13th...

Entertainment

(VIDEO) "Traffic Jam" a short film by Charlie Smith - Feb 8, 2010 - 7:19:00 PM

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Nassau, Bahamas - We all know how driving in traffic can be agitating! 

Check out this short film directed by award winning Bahamian filmmaker, Charlie Smith, which was shot in The Bahamas.

This film gives a sweet and funny solution to the universal problem of traffic jams.

Charles Allan Smith (Charlie) is a multi award-winning Filmmaker/Photographer with more than twenty years of experience as a director, photographer, writer, producer and on-air talent...

News : Ministry of Tourism Updates

Bahamas International Maritime Conference and Trade Show to Open February 9th - Feb 8, 2010 - 5:08:14 PM

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Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - The Bahamas International Maritime Conference and Trade Show (BIMCATS) 2010 results from collaboration of the Ministry of The Environment and Bahamas Maritime Authority with public and private sector partners. 

The 2010 Conference will be held at Our Lucaya Beach and Golf Resort from February 9th to the 12th.

Under the theme ‘The Maritime Sector and the Environment’ ...

Bahamian Politics

Statement by Dr. Bernard Nottage MP on the upcoming by-election - Feb 8, 2010 - 4:10:34 PM

Nassau, The Bahamas - Enclosed is a Statement by Dr. Bernard Nottage MP.

I wish to report on a number of issues which will affect the conduct and outcome of the bye-election scheduled for February 16th.

The Voters Register

The first of these is the integrity of the Register of Voters.

As a result of comments attributed to the Parliamentary Registrar in a leading daily publication on January 26th 2010, I sent the following letter to the Parliamentary Registrar on the 27th January 2010...

Community : Service Organizations

Bahamas Red Cross Society Honours H.E. Lady Darling at 38th Annual Ball - Feb 8, 2010 - 3:58:59 PM
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Nassau, Bahamas - “I will always have the Red Cross at heart,” said Lady Darling at the 38thth, 2010. Annual Red Cross Ball where she was honoured for her contributions to the Bahamas Red Cross Society on January 30

“When Lady Darling joined the Red Cross in her year as president,” explained Beverly Wallace-Whitfield, past president, “We had a $77,000 deficit and her goal was to make sure that it was behind us and with a strong team and good volunteers, she succeeded.”

Marina Glinton, retired director general who also worked with Lady Darling attributed the fact that “Lady Darling’s team consisted of people whom she could pull the best from...”

News : International

Bahamas to return migrants to quake-ravaged Haiti - Feb 8, 2010 - 2:34:41 PM

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – (AP) More than five dozen Haitian migrants detained as they sailed north through the Bahamas will be returned directly to the earthquake-ravaged country, the Bahamian prime minister said Monday.

Two Royal Bahamas Defense Force vessels intercepted a boat carrying the 62 Haitian on Saturday, Prime Minister Huber Ingraham said.

While the Bahamas has made it easier for Haitian immigrants already in the country to stay since the earthquake, Ingraham said the government will not change its policy toward undocumented migrants found at sea.

"We will do all we can to assist Haiti except we cannot absorb Haiti's population in the Bahamas," Ingraham told The Associated Press...

News : Bahamas Information Services Updates

Foreign Direct Investments Showing Positive Signs, says PM - Feb 8, 2010 - 1:18:47 PM

Nassau, The Bahamas - Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham said on Thursday, February 5, that foreign direct investments in The Bahamas are showing positive signs.

He also said that several of the tourism related developments, which stalled because of the global recession and international financial crisis are preparing to move forward this year.

“It is expected that as the US economy begins to grow there will be improvement in the second-home market. Also, investments in other segments of our economy are showing positive signs,” the Prime Minister said in his New Year’s Address to the Nation...

Columns : Letters to The Editor

Has the National Spelling Bee been politicized? - Feb 8, 2010 - 12:30:57 PM

Dear Editor,

It is widely known in this country that I introduced the National Spelling Bee to the school system of The Bahamas to select a student to participate in the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee held annually at the end of May in Washington D.C.

The Washington Informer, the paper that I worked with in Washington, D.C., as news editor for twelve years, is the sponsor of the District of Columbia Spelling Bee. After attending my first Scripps Bee in 1982, I promised myself that whenever I returned to The Bahamas I would do whatever I could to get The Bahamas involved in this competition. I returned to The Bahamas permanently in 1996, and when I became editor of The Nassau Guardian in 1997...

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