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Service Organizations
EARTHCARE Eco Kids learn about sustainable fisheries -
Apr 11, 2017 - 10:29:43 PM
Gail Woon,
Founder and Director of EARTHCARE and a Director of Save The Bays, “On April
8th, 2017, the topic for the EARTHCARE Eco Kids was Sustainable Fisheries. David Rose, veteran commercial
fisherman of 40+ years addressed the EARTHCARE Eco Kids at the Kevin Tomlinson
Academy.
David spoke
about overfishing the Little Bahama Bank, the use of National Parks and
enforcement, limiting the lobster season, protecting large lobster of 5 lbs+ as
breeders and more.
According to Rose,
“Over the last 50 years, fishing on the Little Bahama Bank has increased and
with the addition of new technologies e.g. Global Positioning Systems (GPS),
underwater breathing apparatus, and the unfettered use of man-made lobster
habitats/shelters...
Community :
Service Organizations
Ecological Survey of Walker's Cay Conducted -
Apr 10, 2017 - 1:54:57 PM
In March, researchers from the Bahamas National Trust (BNT) and the
Perry Institute for Marine Science conducted an ecological survey of
Walker’s Cay National Park.
The assessment was part of the BNT’s
effort to develop management plans for Abaco's marine parks. Established
in 2002, Walker’s Cay is one of six marine parks around Abaco. The
others are: the Marls National Park, East Abaco Creeks National Park,
Cross Harbour National Park, South Abaco Blue Holes National Park, and
Fowl Cays National Park...
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International
Junkanoo Coin Presented to Namibia Ambassador -
Apr 2, 2017 - 11:59:22 AM
Mr. Edison Sumner (right), CEO of The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce, is
pictured presenting a Bahamian $10:00 medallion Junkanoo coin from the
Central Bank of The Bahamas to His Excellency Martin Andjaba, Ambassador
of the Republic of Namibia to the United States, after he was presented
with his credentials as the Honorary Consul for Namibia to The Bahamas
during a ceremony on Thursday, March 30, at the Embassy of Namibia, 1605
New Hampshire Ave, N.W. At left is His Excellency Dr. Eugene Newry,
Bahamas Ambassador to the United States...
Community :
Service Organizations :
Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas
Sir Victor Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Foundation Targeted for Special Donation by the Rotary Club of East Nassau -
Mar 29, 2017 - 5:52:23 PM
Rotary clubs in the Eastern United States and across the Caribbean Basin
are combining resources to promote Community Service Projects
reflecting Rotary International’s Six Areas of Focus (basic education
and literacy, economic and community development, disease prevention and
treatment, peace and conflict prevention/resolution, water and
sanitation, maternal and child health). From Delaware to Trinidad, the
Rotary Club of East Nassau (RCEN) has chosen the Sir Victor Sassoon
(Bahamas) Heart Foundation to fulfill the organization’s commitment.
Erin Jones, member of RCEN and The Heart Ball Committee, spearheaded the project...
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Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas
Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise celebrates 30 years of women in Rotary -
Mar 17, 2017 - 3:41:25 PM
Prior
to 1989 the constitution and bylaws of Rotary International stated that
Rotary club membership was for males only. However on May 4th 1989 the
US Supreme Court ruled that Rotary clubs may not exclude women from
membership on the basis of gender.
The
1989 Council on Legislation vote to admit women into Rotary clubs
worldwide remains a “watershed moment” in the history of Rotary and the
vote followed the decades-long efforts of men and women from all over
the Rotary world to allow for the admission of women into Rotary clubs...
Community :
Service Organizations
Bahamas Ntl. Trust facilitates Migratory Bird Tracking System -
Mar 16, 2017 - 12:32:12 PM
An advanced wildlife tracking
system was installed at Andros recently to monitor the behaviour of
migratory birds as part of an international research effort.
The
Motus Wildlife Tracking System (Motus is latin for ‘movement’) uses
automated radio telemetry to track animals affixed with radio
transmitters.
The project was facilitated by the Bahamas National
Trust as part of ongoing research into the endangered Piping plover -
ashore birdthat migrates from North America to the Bahamas and Caribbean
in winter...
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GB Chamber of Commerce
Grand Bahama Chamber president calls for cooperation from stakeholders to grow economy -
Mar 14, 2017 - 2:50:56 PM
Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) President Mick Holding served as
a guest speaker at the 19th Annual Grand Bahama Business Outlook, held
Thursday, March 9 at the Grand Lucayan. During his presentation, Holding
discussed Grand Bahama's potential for economic growth, explaining that
cooperation between the GBCC, Grand Bahama Port Authority and Ministry
for Grand Bahama is paramount to attracting Bahamian and foreign
investors to the island.
The new GBCC president acknowledged that
conditions on Grand Bahama differ drastically today from when the island
was affectionately called the "magic city", but expressed optimism that
the economy and everyday life across the island could be revitalised...
Community :
Service Organizations
Kingdor Parkinson Foundation Walk / Run on March 25 -
Mar 10, 2017 - 8:29:14 AM
The Kingdor National Parkinson Foundation will host their Moving Day
(Fun Walk/Run Competition) on Saturday, March 25, 2017 starting at 6 am
at Montagu Beach Park. A registration form is attached (at bottom) for
easy download.
Here is an important facts about Parkinson’s disease and the terminology Moving Day and the why:
Parkinson's disease is a chronic, degenerative neurological disorder
that affects one in 100 people over age 60. While the average age at
onset is 60, some people are diagnosed at 40 or younger. There is no
objective test, or biomarker, for Parkinson's disease, so the rate of
misdiagnosis can be relatively high, especially when the diagnosis is
made by a non-specialist...
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Service Organizations
GGYA Explorers Venture into The Uknown and Find Themselves -
Mar 9, 2017 - 3:51:06 PM
They were definitely out of their comfort zone now.
The pitch black night disguised the landscape of the Andros' pine forest near Captain Bill’s Blue Hole.
Crackling sounds of the undergrowth and "spooky" nocturnal animals
voicing their displeasure with the intruders sent hearts beats racing.
Depth perception was a guessing game. In the distance camp fire lights
beckoned. A slight change in direction and minutes later they
disappeared...
Community :
Service Organizations
Giving back and looking forward, GGYA celebrates 30 years of tradition -
Mar 9, 2017 - 3:37:51 PM
A thriving world population hit five billion. A gleeful Margaret
Thatcher sailed into office, securing her third term as Britain's Prime
Minister. In The Bahamas, a triumphant Sir Lynden Pindling won his
sixth, consecutive General Election.
The world watched a young Mel Gibson in Lethal Weapon and listened to
Whitney Houston's hit song, "I Wanna Dance With Somebody," all the while
The Bahamas remained locked in the death grip of a flourishing, illicit
drug trade...
Community :
Service Organizations
National Park Excursion Programme for schools groups launched by Bahamas National Trust -
Mar 8, 2017 - 2:08:27 PM
A specially-packaged national park excursion programme for school groups has been launched by the Bahamas National Trust (BNT).
The programme features activities that complement the school curriculum,
tailored for each grade level. Special activities will tie in to annual
events such as Earth Day (April 22) or World Wetlands Day (February 2).
With over seven million acres of Bahamian land and sea now protected,
the BNT is working to expand park use. Students can learn about the
environment in an outdoor classroom setting...
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Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas
VP of BTC North updates Sunrise Rotary, Grand Bahama -
Mar 4, 2017 - 7:38:33 AM
Newley appointed Vice President of BTC North, Eldri Ferguson-Mackey,
made her first official Rotary appearance at the Sunrise club on
Wednesday morning. Greeting the members, Ferguson-Mackey brought her
entire management team to give an update on BTC restoration efforts and
supporting ’Service Above Self’ in giving back to the community.
As
this club spearheaded many recovery efforts, each member received a free
DONGLE device, which allows them to use tethering (internet access)
with out pulling from their own phone data...
Community :
Service Organizations
Bahamas Red Cross Society Fair, March 4th -
Mar 4, 2017 - 1:17:06 AM
Coming soon
The Bahamas Red Cross Society Fair 2017
Saturday
March 4th, 2-17 from 12 noon - until at Government House
Grounds Lower Gardens.
Popcorn, Conch Fritters, Hoop La, Plants, Hamburgers, Bingo, Disco, Games and much more...
"Enjoy Fun filled Family Entertainment"...
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Service Organizations
Thousands of plastic bags collected by Eco-Schools Bahamas programme -
Mar 2, 2017 - 1:49:16 PM
The Bahamas Reef Environment Education Foundation (BREEF) and students
of the Eco-Schools Bahamas programme with support from the Lyford Cay
Foundation, are tackling a major problem that impacts oceans and
shorelines around the world. Two hundred and fourteen students from six
schools participating in BREEF’s Shopping Bag Challenge are keeping
count of the number of plastic bags that their families get while
shopping.
Although plastics are now part of everyday life, about
one-third of the plastic we use is purposely designed to be disposable,
and single-use plastics, like water bottles and plastic bags, are
generally used only once before they are thrown away...
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Service Organizations :
Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas
Grand Bahama Science Club to include college-level students -
Feb 18, 2017 - 12:38:13 PM
The Rotary Club of Lucaya and its partners have been instrumental in the
Grand Bahama Science Club now having a home base that allows for
college-level students and faculty to become engaged.
The
historic event was held on February 11th at the Bahamas Technical and
Vocational Institute’s (BTVI) campus in Freeport, Grand Bahama - thanks
to a public-private partnership with the Ministry of Education Science
and Technology, BTVI, The Bahamas Society of Engineers, The University
of the Bahamas and the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce...
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Bahamas Information Services Updates
Minister for Grand Bahama installs new Chamber of Commerce officers -
Feb 8, 2017 - 1:59:33 PM
For the third consecutive year, Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr.
Michael Darville served as Installation Officer for the Grand Bahama
Chamber of Commerce’s annual Installation of Officers and Directors. The
most recent installation took place February 4, 2017 in the Manor House
of the Grand Lucayan.
In his short address before installing the
newly-elected officers, Minister Darville admitted that the past 13
years in Grand Bahama has not been easy for business owners, but he
recommitted himself to continuing to fight for business owners.
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GB Chamber of Commerce
Bahamas Red Cross Grand Bahama receives over 9 pallets of food items -
Feb 6, 2017 - 9:30:35 AM
The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) made a generous contribution
to the Bahamas Red Cross Grand Bahama Centre last month to aid
Hurricane Matthew victims and others in need across the island.
Back in
October, the GBCC launched a relief drive just weeks after the storm,
calling on the corporate community to donate essential items like
nonperishable foods and toiletries.
Thanks to the response from
PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce
out of Dallas, Texas...
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Service Organizations
Alpha Kappa Alpha Introduces 2017 Executive Board -
Feb 1, 2017 - 12:08:55 PM
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is the oldest and first Greek-letter
organization founded in 1908 by Black college educated women on the
campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. Headquartered in
Chicago, Illinois; it is one of the world’s leading service
organizations. The Sorority’s mission to “serve all mankind”, is
achieved through a comprehensive array of programs and advocacy
initiatives. It is comprised of a nucleus of more than 260,000 women in
975 graduate and undergraduate chapters in the United States, Germany,
Japan, Liberia, Canada, South Korea, Bermuda, the U.S. Virgin Islands,
and 2 chapters in The Bahamas: Pi Upsilon Omega on Freeport, Grand
Bahama Island and Eta Psi Omega on Nassau, New Providence...
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GB Chamber of Commerce
GB Chamber discusses Grand Bahama's future during HCA Review Committee visit -
Jan 26, 2017 - 3:25:05 PM
In keeping with its commitment to open communication, the Grand Bahama
Chamber of Commerce's (GBCC) new executive board met with heads of the
Hawksbill Creek Agreement Review Committee this month to establish
familiarity between the review committee and the chamber's incoming
directors.
During the visit, the GBCC executives formally introduced
themselves and pledged to maintain good rapport with the committee.
Representatives from both parties also took the opportunity to share
their hopes for Grand Bahama's economic future, particularly as it
relates to the Hawksbill Creek Agreement ...