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Last Updated: Feb 9, 2010 - 11:42:51 AM |
News :
Bahamas Information Services Updates
Consul General Katherine B Smith makes courtesy call on Atlanta’s Mayor - Feb 9, 2010 - 11:24:07 AM
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
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
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...
News :
Bahamas Information Services Updates
National Job Program Employees told to work hard - Feb 9, 2010 - 8:40:31 AM
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
Find out what is happening in New Providence.
TheBahamasWeekly.com is here to serve the community of The Bahamas. It is our aim to provide positive content. We intend to depict the better-side of life in The Bahamas, and share how Bahamians are indeed people helping people. We provide a venue for Bahamians to feel connected to one another no matter what island of this archipelago
they live on, or even if they now live abroad.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
