Community
Revitalizing park empowers men - Mar 9, 2021 - 9:23:00 AM
As Jahman Delancy plasters the gazebo and concession stand at the
historic Southern Recreation Grounds, the government’s redevelopment
project is also helping to restore the 26-year-old’s dignity along with
that of other young men in the Over-the-Hill community.
“I have to pay rent and put food on the table, so I’m really, really,
highly grateful for the opportunity to have this job. It’s been really
rough,” said Mr Delancy, a father to a three-month-old daughter.
Last year he lost his job at an event and occasions design and
management company due to the pandemic. He was still weathering the
economic fall-out from COVID-19...
Community
PACE receives $5k donation on International Women’s Day - Mar 8, 2021 - 11:03:25 PM
Providing Access to Continued
Education (PACE) received a five thousand dollars’ ($5K) donation from
Colina Insurance Limited (Colina) in commemoration of International
Women’s Day.
“Life does not always go as planned but we must
choose to challenge, as inspired by this year’s theme for International
Women’s Day,” said Maxine Seymour, Director, Corporate Communications,
Colina...
Community
RBDF Blood Drive - Mar 3, 2021 - 11:30:55 AM
Members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force recently partnered with the
Public Hospital Authority to conduct a Blood Drive on Thursday, February
25th, 2021 at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre facility.
The
drive, which enforces the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond
King’s strategic objective of strengthening relationships with local
agencies and the community at large in the spirit of giving, was
organized by Commander Natasha Miller, Commanding Officer for the RBDF’s
Military Police and Force Protection Unit...
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Seafood Rake n' Scrape Wednesday - Tonight - Mar 3, 2021 - 10:06:13 AM
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - Tonight at Caribbean Barrel Restaurant
& Sport Bar it's Seafood Rake n Scrape Wednesday with Leo Saunders
& Tropical Waves Live! 10% discount on all Seafood Plus FREE Conch
Salad samples from 6PM! Caribbean Barrel Restaurant & Sport Bar next
to Bell Channel Inn. @caribarrel
Community
ALIV donates to Bahamas Feeding Network as Network's territory expands to cover thousands more Weekly - Mar 1, 2021 - 3:45:36 PM
Three weeks ago, when Philip Smith learned the Bahamas Feeding Network
would be tasked with feeding thousands more, which now included 17
Family Islands and one-third of New Providence, he was very pleased to
learn of Aliv’s donation.
“This will go a long way in helping us
accumulate 15% of the funding required as a zone leader of the National
Food Security Task Force, while the Government is investing 85%,” he
said...
Community
BTVI Freeport students achieve City and Guilds’ Certification - Feb 22, 2021 - 2:56:52 PM
Seven Hutchison Ports FCP apprentices recently passed the City and
Guilds Level 3 Principles of Engineering Maintenance, Installation and
Commissioning diploma offered through the Bahamas Technical and
Vocational Institute (BTVI).
Students would have studied subjects
such as Physics, Advanced Math, Advanced Science, Fabrication and
Hydraulics, and Welding. The diploma is the equivalent of an associate’s
degree...
Community
Leno Foundation sponsors Barracuda Invitational this weekend, will livestream on Facebook - Feb 18, 2021 - 6:37:37 PM
There won’t be any crowds to cheer and parents will have to shout from
the comfort of their living rooms, but the Barracuda Invitational will
go on for the ninth consecutive year this weekend, thanks to the
continuing sponsorship of leading financial services firm, Leno and its
charitable arm, the Leno Foundation.
“Trying to stage the event
this year in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic presented great
challenges but our young swimmers who have trained wherever and however
they could begged us to make it happen...
Community
Consolidated Water Ltd. supports Lend A Hand’s Backyard Farming Initiative - Feb 17, 2021 - 9:13:25 AM
Lend A Hand Bahamas has introduced a new approach to meeting the
demand for consistent food accessibility in the country. As the effects
of COVID-19 on Bahamians persist, the non-profit organization recently
launched a backyard farming greenhouse project aimed at the promotion of
urban farming in downtown Nassau.
Consolidated
Water (Bahamas) Ltd. (CWCO) made a donation to Lend A Bahamas in
support of the initiative which personifies “give a man a fish and you
feed him...
Community
Bahamas National Neighbourhood Watch Council receives $5,000 from Oaktree Medical Center to help combat crime - Feb 16, 2021 - 1:30:07 PM
Nassau, The Bahamas – “Neighbours in The Bahamas watch out for each
other; we are the eyes and ears for the Royal Bahamas Police Force, our
main partner in the neighbourhood watch programme,” expressed Mr. Keno
Wong, National Chairman, Bahamas National Neighbourhood Watch Council
(NNWC) during a check presentation at Oaktree Medical Center.
“As
an organization, we seek to partner with corporate Bahamas and local
citizens who can help to support the efforts of neighbourhood watch
programmes. It is truly a special day for us to partner with Oaktree
Medical Center to bring an awareness...
Community
Construction Certification Training for West End and Bimini Residents - Feb 16, 2021 - 10:28:03 AM
Fifty two constituents of West End and Bimini are now being trained
in the fundamentals of construction by the Bahamas Technical and
Vocational Institute (BTVI).
The National
Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) training is in
conjunction with Valencia College. The virtual training is in modules;
therefore participants can build on their knowledge and skills at each
level.
Community
Lewis Foundation keeps Bahamian UCF students connected - Feb 15, 2021 - 1:00:39 PM
Most Bahamian students don’t know a soul when they first set foot on a
university campus abroad. Payton Roberts counted herself lucky to know
six – even though she had yet to meet her fellow Lewis Foundation
scholars in person.
“I feel like it’s a built-in friendship and understanding. We all left
The Bahamas to attend the University of Central Florida (UCF) in
Orlando,” said the 20-year-old transfer student from the University of
The Bahamas.
“In our group chat we talk about a lot of things or ask each other
questions. I’m very glad to have that. I feel less alone in the process...
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PHA receives a $150k PPE donation from the State of Qatar - Feb 12, 2021 - 1:26:49 PM
The State of Qatar making a significant donation to the people of the
Commonwealth of The Bahamas yesterday. The donation of Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) valued at one hundred and fifty thousand
dollars ($150,000.00) was tagged as a demonstration of the Qatar
Government’s deep appreciation for those who serve on the front lines of
the fight against the global coronavirus pandemic, and its commitment
to provide assistance to those in need.
Highlighting the
long-held belief that success in the fight against COVID-19 rests with
recognizing that human capital is the greatest resource we have...
Community
BTVI advancing workforce skills - Feb 12, 2021 - 10:05:00 AM
A key policy response advanced by The Bahamas government, has
focused on the need to develop more capacity within the labour force;
hence, the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) is pushing
to achieve several outcomes, inclusive of accelerated trade courses and
certifications.
A research paper jointly written by BTVI President, Dr. Robert W.
Robertson and Dean of Construction and Workforce Development, Alexander
Darville, for a recent publication of the Florida Political Chronicle,
outlined efforts of the institution in advancing workforce skills,
following the hurricane Dorian-ravaged northern islands, while
simultaneously competing in a COVID-19 environment...
Community
UB Students advance to Subregional Finals of CFA Institute Research Challenge - Feb 11, 2021 - 1:25:34 PM
A team of students from the University of the Bahamas (UB) has been
selected as a subregional finalist in the Atlantic Islands division of
the CFA Institute Research Challenge. This global intercollegiate
competition offers students the unique opportunity to apply their
classroom knowledge to real-world practice in equity research. The UB
team, comprised of Shania Darville, Courtney John, Rashorn Fraser, and
Tiasha Lewis, has advanced to the subregional presentation round of the
competition...
Community
RBDF Ship’s Crew gives back to community - Feb 11, 2021 - 10:37:08 AM
As the Royal Bahamas Defence Force continues to share in the spirit of
giving and enforcing the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond
King’s strategic objective of strengthening relationships with
stakeholders and the community at large as a socially corporate citizen,
the Squadron Department recently donated essential items to the
community.
On Saturday 30th January 2021, the crew of Her
Majesty’s Bahamian Ship LIGNUM VITAE, led by Commanding Officer Sub
Lieutenant Miska Clarke...
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RBDF Detachment and Ship’s Company perform community service - Feb 9, 2021 - 11:05:56 AM
In keeping with Commodore Dr. Raymond King's strategic objective of
strengthening relationships with stakeholders and the community at
large, Marines deployed to SOUTHERN COMMAND, along with crewmembers of
Her Majesty’s Bahamian Ship ROLLY GRAY collaborated to assist a
resident.
On Saturday 30th January 2021, led by Leading
Seaman Reonardo McKenzie, the Gunpoint Detachment along with four
Marines of HMBS ROLLY GRAY...
Community
Columbus Primary School receives tablets from Rotary Club of Southeast Nassau and donor - Feb 5, 2021 - 3:08:55 PM
The Rotary Club of Southeast Nassau recently partnered with a private
sponsor to supply electronic tablets to Columbus Primary School,
allowing more students to get online.
President of the Rotary
Club of Southeast Nassau (RCSEN), Lionel Haven shared the challenges of
learning caused by COVID-19. “Education has taken a big hit and both
teachers and students are required to interact virtually. For a great
many students and families, this has been a difficult hurdle to
overcome...
Community
iYES Foundation Receives $320,000 from Oaktree Medical Center for Establishment of International Youth Education & Sports Facility - Feb 5, 2021 - 9:25:57 AM
“That 13-year old today on the path to illiteracy, in five years could
possibly be an angry 18-year old man with one or two things in his hand,
a gun or a knife,”expressed Mr. Marvin Henfield, Executive Director of
the International Youth Education & Sports (iYES) Foundation. “This
partnership with Oaktree Medical Center will allow the iYES Foundation
to begin to mitigate some of the social demise we are experiencing.”
His
comments resonated loudly, as the country continues to experience
increased levels of social decay due to many young adults feeling
hopeless...
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