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Top Stories of 2012 from TheBahamasWeekly.com - Jan 4, 2013 - 5:27:59 PM
The Bahamas Weekly is pleased to present an overview and year in review of our
Top Stories of 2012!
Predominantly,
2012 was known for the General Election; 50th anniversary of Women's
Suffrage; the retirement of the Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham; Prince Harry's
visit; Sidney Poitier's honouring; and those pesky road repairs in
Nassau.
Here's our TOP stories in chronological order, looking back from December through January 2012:
The Bahamas Boasts :
Grand Bahama :
Grand Bahama Labyrinth
Arrival of the new Aquarius Zodiac Cycle at the Grand Bahama Labyrinth - Dec 19, 2012 - 10:40:42 PM
Freeport, Bahamas -
This invitation is brought to you with great Love, Honour, and Joy by
Angelika Christie and the Grand Bahama Labyrinth.
Please join us
as we celebrate the Birthday of a New World Age, and the arrival of the
new Aquarius Zodiac Cycle on Saturday, December 22nd at 11:11 AM on our
beautiful Labyrinth in the Garden of the Groves.
Whatever you
would like to contribute as a way of Birthday Celebration will be
embraced and cherished. This could be a poem, a song, a reflection, a
proclamation, a prayer, a meditation or affirmation.....your choice of
creative expression...
The Bahamas Boasts :
Grand Bahama
Rare photo of sunset over Grand Bahama industrial area - Jun 14, 2012 - 8:50:43 PM
Freeport, The Bahamas -
Photographer and resident of Grand Bahama Island, Donald Pecora captured
this beautiful image of the sunset over the container port area of
Freeport today which was taken from an apartment deck off the Coral
Beach area. The photographer was surprised he could even see that far
from the south side of the island.
When asked by The Bahamas Weekly whether he'd altered his shot in any way he responded, "I just
zoomed in and
sharpened up! And the sun was behind this huge cloud in the background
until just before settling. I never knew we could see the port before
this..."
The Bahamas Boasts
(Trailer) New film, "Exuma" to explore the Bahamas' Exuma Cays - Jun 8, 2012 - 3:57:16 PM
"Exuma" is a
documentary film that uses innovative cinematography above and below the
surface to highlight the surreal beauty of the Exuma Islands. The film
was created by Colin Ruggiero who lives in Montana.
Prepare to hold your
breath and dive into a thousand shades of blue on an exploration of the
Exuma Cays – a tiny string of pearls tucked away in the middle of the
3,000 other islands that make up the Bahamas. Shot entirely in HD, the
film uses innovative underwater and time-lapse photography to capture
the surreal beauty of the Exumas through the eyes of a young woman who
lives there...
Streaming Multimedia :
Video
Conch Salad TV: Saving San Salvador's Iguanas - Jun 7, 2012 - 3:44:18 PM
The Bahamas is home
to several species of iguanas, but some are doing better than others. In
an effort to help the San Salvador iguana population, Seacology and
CIBC FirstCaribbean Bank teamed up to fund the San Salvador Iguana
Conservation Centre. The Centre is located at Gerace Research Center,
and overseen by Professor William Hayes of Loma Linda University. Local
conservation organization San Salvador’s Living Jewels is involved with
education efforts and raising awareness of the importance of habitat
conservation to the iguana’s future.
The video is presented by Conch Salad TV...
Community :
Service Organizations
Abaco Parrot Population Increasing - Jun 6, 2012 - 5:38:18 PM
The Bahamas National
Trust in conjunction with Dr. Frank Riviera and Caroline Stahala
recently conducted an intensive survey of the Bahama Parrot on Abaco.
Population
surveys were conducted in 2002 resulted in estimates of the Abaco
parrot population of about 2,500 parrots with similar values in the
following years. This year Dr. Frank Rivera and Caroline Stahala, who
took part in the initial surveys ,helped by BNT wardens and volunteers,
conducted a 10 year follow up survey to determine the change in the
Abaco parrot...
The Bahamas Boasts
New Iguana Conservation Facility Opens on San Salvador - May 18, 2012 - 10:38:59 AM
THE BAHAMAS - An important step forward has been taken in the protection
of the endangered San Salvador iguana. The new San Salvador Iguana
Conservation Centre, located at the Gerace Research Centre on San
Salvador Island in the southern Bahamas, was opened on May 9th. The
Centre will breed and raise the local iguanas until they are large
enough to be safely released in selected areas around the island. At
present, only about 500 of these iguanas cling to a precarious existence
on tiny offshore cays and small islets in the inland lake.
In attendance at the opening were representatives from the Island’s
Administrator, local conservation organization San Salvador Living
Jewels, the Bahamas National Trust, William K. Hayes, Ph.D, of Loma
Linda University who partnered...
The Bahamas Boasts
The women's suffrage in The Bahamas - May 16, 2012 - 3:05:39 PM
In the general elections in the Colony of The Bahama Islands in 1949,
Mr Rufus Ingraham, the Member of Parliament for Inagua for two years,
lost his bid to be re-elected. His wife, Mrs Mary Ingraham, thought that
his chances of winning would have been greatly enhanced if women of
property were permitted to vote as men were allowed. She, together with
Mrs Mabel Walker, the wife of Dr CR Walker, a Member of Parliament for
the Southern District in New Providence, actively began to agitate for
women to have the right to vote on the same terms as men.
Mrs
Ingraham was a business woman. She owned properties and she was a
storekeeper. Mrs Walker, an American, a university graduate, was a
school teacher. They were good friends, both were members of The Elks
Lodge and both lived on Hospital Lane in New Providence. Mrs Walker was
chair of the Civil Liberties
Arts & Culture
(Trailer) Islands of Life to screen throughout The Bahamas - May 4, 2012 - 4:16:53 PM
Islands of Life,
a feature-length documentary film released in late 2011 that took 3
years in production and was a cooperative effort by Bo Boudart
Productions and the Bahamas National Trust, as well as other Bahamian
conservation groups my well be
one of the most important films of our time when it comes to conservation, economy, tourism and sustainability in The Bahamas.
The film shows the beauty and wildlife diversity of the
Bahamas archipelago, and ongoing conservation efforts by citizens,
scientists, and volunteers. It documents peoples efforts to study,
educate and protect flamingos, turtles, parrots, conch, lobster, crab,
grouper, and other wildlife not only for the benefit of Bahamians, but
for all visitors to appreciate. This film is a must for our schools...
The Bahamas Boasts :
Grand Bahama :
Grand Bahama Labyrinth
World Labyrinth Day to be commemorated in Grand Bahama, May 5th - May 3, 2012 - 7:59:30 PM
Freeport, Bahamas - “Walk as One at 1” will be held at
he Grand Bahama Labyrinth in The Garden of the Groves
in honour of
World Labyrinth Day on
Saturday, May 5th, 2012 at 1pm.
World Labyrinth Day is a day that brings together people from all over the planet
to join together in a noble project; World Peace and Love.
All are invited to walk a Labyrinth at 1pm in their time zone to effect a rolling wave of love and healing as the Earth turns...
The Bahamas Boasts :
Grand Bahama :
Grand Bahama Labyrinth
(Review) Joie de Noel celebrated the joy of Christmas on the Labyrinth - Dec 29, 2011 - 12:29:48 AM
 Freeport, Bahamas - This Christmas marks the fourth successive year, the Grand Bahama Community has celebrated
Joie de Noel
on the Labyrinth
in the Garden of the Groves. A musical depiction of the Christmas story
on the Sacred Path which, at Christmas-time symbolically represents the
long arduous journey taken by Mary and Joseph as they made their way to
Bethlehem on that first Christmas
Barbara Chester, founder of the Labyrinth, warmly
welcomed a good crowd and briefly spoke of love, truth, and peace, the true gift of Christmas....
The Bahamas Boasts :
Grand Bahama :
Grand Bahama Labyrinth
(Photos) Boxing Day Classical Concert featuring shakuhachi master Elizabeth Reian Bennett - Dec 28, 2011 - 10:03:27 PM
Freeport, Bahamas - Boxing Day afternoon was the perfect time
to relax and truly appreciate the blessings of Christmas.
The musical recital given by Elizabeth Reian Bennett, Grand Master of the Japanese
shakuhachi
bamboo flute at the Garden of the Groves was a
true gift to those in attendance
.
The shakuhachi is an unusual instrument
which 'sang' pulsating music with a vibrating 'voice', a perfect instrument to create and enhance a sense of peace
and relaxation.
The flute came from China to Japan in the eighth
century, and the Buddhist Monks have used it from that time as they walked
their Labyrinths in meditation.
The afternoon concert started in the
beautiful little Chapel, which was full for the occasion. The audience
were greeted at the door by Erika Gates...
The Bahamas Boasts :
Grand Bahama :
Grand Bahama Labyrinth
"Joie de Noel" comes to the Labyrinth, December 23rd - Dec 23, 2011 - 6:33:54 AM
Freeport, Bahamas - The
Grand Bahama Labyrinth invites you to
"Joie de Noel: A Joyful Celebration of Christmas" - Focusing on Love, Healing & Peace throughout the World on Friday, December 23rd, 2011 at
6.30pm on The Labyrinth at Garden of the Groves.
In a magical setting, listen, watch and sing Carols with friends old and new!
With Candles -Song Sheets - Cocoa & Cookies- Twinkling Lights
And Our Living Tree of Christmas, Lady Acacia and a Peace Flame for Christmas Wishes!
The Bahamas Boasts :
Grand Bahama :
Grand Bahama Labyrinth
Remembrance Day 11.11.11.11 Event to be held on GB Labyrinth - Nov 9, 2011 - 8:14:30 AM
Freeport, Bahamas -
The Grand Bahama Labyrinth at the Garden of the Groves will play host
site to a
Remembrance Day Global Unity event on Friday,
November 11th,
20
11 at
11 am.
We will begin to gather at 10.30am. All are
welcome to this simple gathering, which is intended to be a unified
oneness in a structure of remembrance.
This year the date
11.11.11.11 is of monumental cosmic importance marking the opening of a
portal for energies of Worldwide change. Global unity events will ...
The Bahamas Boasts :
Abaco
Schooner Bay Featured on Cover of Coastal Living Magazine for The November 2011 Issue - Oct 26, 2011 - 11:26:04 AM
“
Schooner Bay Village in
South Abaco and its resident Town Artist ‐ Bahamian Antonius Roberts ‐
are featured this month as the cover story in COASTAL LIVING magazine –
An immensely popular island lifestyle periodical with 1.2 million
readers in the U.S. alone“
The blossoming new harbour village of Schooner Bay as an arts and
Bahamian lifestyle destination located in easily accessible South Abaco
Bahamas is showcased this month in one of the US’s premier coastal home
and beach lifestyle magazines. Profiled in the Schooner Bay article is
Bahamian artist and resident town artist – Antonius Roberts. Mr.
Roberts has a home at Schooner Bay aptly named “Post House”, a studio
& gallery...
The Bahamas Boasts :
Abaco
The history of Moore's Island based on the recollection of native Moore's Islanders - Aug 31, 2011 - 8:53:36 PM
Moors Island Abaco Bahamas - The Moore's Island archipelago consists of about 10-12 cays
at the edge of the Northwest Providence Channel in the Abaco chain of islands.
Only the largest island is inhabited. The inhabited island of Moors Island has
a total land area of 6.8 sq. miles with an estimated population of 950. On
island settlements comprise of Hard Bargain (the capital) and The Bight. Moors
Island lie some 28 miles (45km) to the northwest of Abaco Island, about 35
miles to the southeast of Grand Bahama Island. The islands are surrounded by
shallow waters. There are two rocks (small cays) called State Rock and Big Rock
situated a couple miles offshore.
State Rock has a lighthouse, to guide ships away from the shallow waters
that surround the island and onto the channel...
The Bahamas Boasts :
Grand Bahama :
Grand Bahama Labyrinth
Communication regarding Prayer Walks for healing in Japan and the Pacific - Apr 7, 2011 - 8:40:00 PM
 Freeport, Bahamas - On March 20,
a prayerful meditation and walk for Japan
took place at the
Garden of the Groves on the Grand Bahama Labyrinth. Mrs. Barbara Chester, Founder of the GB Labyrinth subsequently received and wants to share a
beautiful, inspiring and very generative email from Takeda Mitsuyo, in Tokyo.
Dear Facilitators,
It is so encouraging to know so many groups walked and will walk the labyrinth in reaction to the disaster in Japan.
It has been three weeks since the
earthquake, tsunami, and the nuclear plant’s accident. The Japanese school year
starts from April. 7000 kids moved out of prefectures they lived in, and joined
different schools and new friends...
The Bahamas Boasts :
Grand Bahama :
Grand Bahama Labyrinth
URGENT Call to Prayer from Dr. Masuru Emoto for water of Japan - Mar 30, 2011 - 5:47:47 PM
Freeport, Bahamas - The following is a message from Barbara Chester of the Grand Bahama Labyrinth: The situation
in Japan, now with regard to the contaminated water, is become dire.
Even the tap water in Tokyo is affected. This is a situation affecting
all mankind and all creation.
We have just received an urgent appeal from the famous Scientist,
Emoto
Masaru,
whose message is written and on Youtube. I invite you to watch, read
and to join in a short but very important ceremony at 12 noon tomorrow,
Thursday, 31 March 2011. wherever you are, please put your hands
together in prayer and , from your heart, say the following words...
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