News :
Bahamas Information Services Updates
Bahamian students offered chance to meet Sir Sidney Poitier -
Feb 12, 2016 - 2:31:28 AM
Nassau, Bahamas - The following is a Communication in Parliament by the Hon. Fred Mitchell:
The Cabinet Office is pleased to announce that in honour of the March To
Majority Rule, the films of Sir Sidney Poitier, the award winning
Bahamian actor, will be shown on ZNS TV.
An
essay competition is being organized in the schools, details of which
are that students are encouraged in the senior high schools to write a
one page essay about the films they saw, what impressed them and say
something about Sir Sidney's life...
Opportunities
Contestants Being Sought for Revamped Miss Bahamas Pageants -
Feb 9, 2016 - 10:46:47 PM
Nassau, Bahamas – The 2016 Miss Bahamas pageants will be unlike any
before them, and contestants are being sought across the country to be a
part of this ground breaking new event. For the first time, the
national beauty competitions will incorporate an interactive Reality TV
Series in which the viewing public will act as a judge, determining
which contestants will move on to compete in the finale of the Miss
World Bahamas and Miss Bahamas (Universe & Earth) competitions, set
for July 24.
While this concept is new to The Bahamas, it is not new
to pageantry worldwide. Several national competitions have already moved
to the TV show format in an effort to reach a larger audience...
Opportunities
AML Job Vacancy: Data Analyst / Financial Reporting Associate Needed -
Feb 3, 2016 - 1:16:35 PM
We are currently seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of
Data Analyst/Financial Reporting Associate
Duties and responsibilities will include:
• Administer the implementation of the Company's business intelligence software
• Compile reports for Senior Management
Interested candidates should:
• Have excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken...
Opportunities
Lyford Cay Foundations’ Scholarship Application Opens -
Jan 21, 2016 - 6:22:31 AM
Nassau, Bahamas – Lyford Cay Foundations is pleased to announce that its
online scholarship application for study at colleges abroad
is now open.
The deadline for both applications and corresponding documentation is
April 15, 2016 at 5pm.
The
Foundations offer a select number of scholarships to Bahamian citizens
to complete bachelors and master’s degrees,
as well as technical and vocational training programmes. Prospective
applicants must provide an acceptance letter from the institution of
their choosing located in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Europe or Caribbean...
Opportunities
Bahamas’ National Culinary Team Open Call for a Chef -
Jan 19, 2016 - 4:58:28 PM
The National Culinary Team is seeking a premier Bahamian Culinarian to
join the National Culinary Team and compete in the Beef and Seafood
competition at the Prestigious Taste of the Caribbean.
In 2015
The National Culinary Team Captured Gold & The Coveted Title of
Caribbean National Team of the Year at Taste of the Caribbean.
Competitors included Top Chefs from a variety of Caribbean Countries...
Opportunities
Youth Essay Competition in Latin America and the Caribbean -
Oct 31, 2015 - 12:30:46 PM
The Youth Essay Competition in Latin America and the
Caribbean (LAC) addresses the ISID as well as SDG9 with the title: “The
industrialization challenges of the LAC region in achieving the
Sustainable Development Goal 9 and Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial
Development (ISID)”
The vision of the youth regarding ISID and
the SDG9 is very important for UNIDO. With this initiative we would like
to give them the space to express their ideas and visions for the...
The vision of the youth in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)
Opportunities
Commonwealth Writers Short Story Contest Now Open -
Oct 30, 2015 - 12:55:03 PM
The 2016 Short Story Prize is now open for entry.
The competition brings stories from new and emerging voices, often
from countries with little or no publishing infrastructure, to the
attention of an international audience.
The Prize is awarded for the best piece of unpublished short fiction
(2,000-5,000 words) in English. Short stories translated into English
from other languages are also eligible, and we invite writers from
Mozambique who write in Portuguese, and writers who write in Swahili and
Bengali, and who do not have an English translation of their story, to
submit their stories...
Entertainment
WideScreen Film and Music Video Festival Call for Films and Video -
Oct 30, 2015 - 11:48:40 AM
MIAMI, FL - Film and Music Video submissions will be accepted for the 2nd Annual
Widescreen Film and Music Video Festival starting Monday June 1st, 2015. The 6-day event will take place from
February 16th through
21st, 2016
at
AMC Theatres in Miami, FL, among several other locations. It promises to
be even bigger and better than the last, introducing both a Fashion and
Talent Show to its line-up of events.
The festival was founded on October 12, 2014 by twenty-five
year old self-taught Bahamian filmmaker and entrepreneur, Jarrod Knowles who was also one of
the first Bahamians to delve into the horror / comedy genre back in 2012, with his feature
film, "What Lies Beyond...The Beginning."
Opportunities
Employment opportunity with Anglican Central Education Authority: Chief Development Officer -
Oct 20, 2015 - 7:49:49 AM
The Anglican Central Education Authority’s (ACEA) school
system consists of four co-educational institutions. Bishop Michael
Eldon School on Grand Bahama island, St. Andrew’s Anglican School in
Exuma, and St. Anne’s School and St. John’s College in New Providence.
Schools comprise a primary department of grade levels, Pre K – 6 and a
secondary department of grade levels 7 – 12.
Job Summary:
The
Chief Development Officer (CDO) provides general oversight of all of
the ACEA’s fund development activities, manages the day-to-day
operations of the development function. The CDO develops and implements
strategies for the cultivation and solicitation of gifts and pledges
from individuals, organisations, foundations and other private sources,
including grant solicitations and in-kind contributions; assure...
Opportunities
Culinary Fusion Expo 2015 Set for November 7th -
Oct 18, 2015 - 11:14:18 AM
Freeport, The Bahamas - On Saturday, November 7th, 2015 at the Pelican Bay Hotel's Canal House, MOVE
Marketing, along with The Ministry of
Tourism, TheBahamasWeekly.com, Bahamian Brewery & Beverage, and Bristol Wines & Spirits will bring
to Grand Bahama
Culinary Fusion Expo 2015.
With what has become
synonymous with entertainment for all ages and backgrounds, the Bahamian
culinary arts community, through the organization of the event creative
t
eam, has successfully produced and branded a unique and tasteful signature event.
Opportunities
Lyford Cay International School Seeks to Recruit Bahamian Teachers -
Oct 15, 2015 - 2:18:58 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - Lyford Cay International
School (LCIS) is a fully accredited international day school located in western
New Providence offering an educational programme that aims to inspire,
challenge and transform students. LCIS is the only school in The Bahamas to
offer three International Baccalaureate programmes, the PYP, MYP and DP. Upon
graduation, LCIS students move on to top colleges and universities around the
world, with 100% of students being accepted to their first-choice school.
One of the most important
factors that lead to student success at LCIS and beyond is the school’s
exceptional teachers. LCIS teachers come from many different countries and
backgrounds, which allows the school to foster a community that is committed to
both cultural diversity and collaboration...
Opportunities
Bahamian high school students could win $150,000 through essay competition -
Oct 14, 2015 - 8:36:09 PM
NASSAU, Bahamas – High school students have an opportunity to win
$150,000 in scholarships now that Sunshine Insurance (Agents &
Brokers) Ltd. has opened its 14th annual Elmira College essay
competition.
Last year, Kingsway Academy student, Brittney Wells won
the top prize – a $60,000 scholarship to attend Elmira College in New
York.
Tenth, 11th and 12th grade students will have to submit
essays in order to be considered. This year’s topic is, “If given the
opportunity to start a business, what would your new product or service
be?”
Opportunities
Casting call for Kareem Mortimer's feature film, "Cargo" -
Oct 5, 2015 - 5:51:59 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - Best Ever Film announces open auditions for the
feature film Cargo on Thursday, October 8 from 1:30pm to 6:00pm.
Auditions will take place at The Dundas Centre for Performing Arts on Mackey Street.
Cargo, an action/drama written by filmmaker Kareem J.
Mortimer explores the miry world of human trafficking. The feature film is
loosely based on the 8-time award-winning short film Passage.
In the film, British actor
Warren Brown plays a sensitive fisherman who transforms into a prolific human
smuggler to pay off a gambling debt...
News :
Bahamas Information Services Updates
Bahamas National Youth Awards application deadline, September 25 -
Sep 11, 2015 - 9:51:17 AM
NASSAU, The Bahamas - “The Bahamas government through its Ministry of
Youth, Sports and Culture has annually sought to recognize the
outstanding contributions of youth in all facets since the establishment
of the National Youth Awards programme more than 30 years ago,” said
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Daniel Johnson during a
press conference to officially launch the programme with the Ministry’s
new website, September 10. Young persons
are now able to submit online applications for various awards through
the website...
Opportunities
Meeting Of The Minds: Culinary Fusion Expo 2015 -
Aug 26, 2015 - 4:56:13 PM
Grand Bahama - Calling all Chefs, Cooks,
Mixologists, Breweries, Bakeries, Restaurants and Hotels! The organizers
of the 2015 Meeting of the Minds: Culinary Fusion Expo is inviting you
to get registered for this year’s event!
On November 7th, 2015 at
the Pelican Bay Hotel, MOVE Marketing, along with sponsoring entities
including; The Ministry of Tourism, Bahamas Weekly, Bahamian Brewery and
Bristol Wines will bring to The Bahamas, by way of the island of Grand
Bahama, a forum for the select exchange of culinary ingenious...
Opportunities
Casting Call: Kidz N Gigglez Benefit Fashion Show to aid autism research -
Jul 15, 2015 - 5:33:29 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - Brutha Magazine and Silk Studios are looking for boys
and girls to model for the 1st Annual Kickz N Gigglez Kids Benefit
Fashion Show.
The Kid Model Casting will take place on Saturday
July 18th 2015 at Silk Studios located Bay Street and Victoria Avenue
(opposite Tourism Police Station from 12 noon – 3pm and 4pm – 5pm.
Models are required to be between the ages of 5 and 16 with an energetic
and friendly attitude.
This event seeks to raise funds to support the local research and support of Autism in The Bahamas. Autism spectrum disorder...
Opportunities
International magazine seeking Bahamian male models -
Jul 8, 2015 - 8:57:24 AM
Nassau, Bahamas - International Sheen Magazine along with PTG Modeling Agency is looking for male models with fit great bodies.
Send your comp card or two photos to ptgbooking8@gmail.com with name and contacts.
A formal model call will take place on Wednesday, July 22nd at Breezes Resort from 1 - 5pm.
Opportunities
Call for entries for Commonwealth Youth Worker Awards -
Jul 7, 2015 - 11:44:39 AM
The countdown has begun to the Commonwealth Youth Worker Awards, which
celebrate the achievements of youth work professionals of any age, and
their enduring positive impact on young people.
In just four
months, the Commonwealth Youth Worker of the Year 2015 will be announced
alongside regional winners for Africa and Europe, Asia, the Caribbean
and Americas, and the Pacific.
Freeport, Grand Bahama - Location: Upstairs on the Bay at Bell Channel Inn.
