Community : Service Organizations
Bahamas National Trust Reports on National Park Damage - Oct 16, 2016 - 4:08:49 PM

Hurricane Matthew caused widespread damage on North Andros, Grand Bahama and New Providence last week, but had relatively little destructive impact on the country’s national parks.

The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) had recently moved its administrative offices from the Retreat on Village Road to new premises on East Bay Street.

The Retreat garden is being developed to welcome more visitors, and will continue to be the top venue for BNT events and educational programmes...

Community : Service Organizations : Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas
Rotarians in the Caymans Support The Bahamas - Oct 10, 2016 - 4:12:29 PM

International support following international disaster

Nassau, The Bahamas (October 10, 2016) — Rotarians around the globe raise their glasses each week and toast to "Rotary around the world." The power of this statement is even more evident during times of disasters. Less than 24 hours after Hurricane Matthew passed over Nassau, capital of The Bahamas, Rotarians in The Cayman Islands were collecting supplies for The Bahamas. Having experienced devastating hurricanes themselves, without a second thought Caymanians organized drop locations for donations. Past President of the Rotary Club of Central Cayman Islands Al Thompson pleaded, "Think about what you needed after hurricane Ivan. Everything right? Our neighbors to the north are in the same situation and it's now our turn to become the givers." The supplies were loaded on a Bahamasair jet leaving Friday afternoon back to Nassau from Cayman where the planes rode out the storm safe from harm...

Community : Service Organizations : Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas
President Smith Shares Vision for Robust University of The Bahamas - Sep 21, 2016 - 9:08:28 AM

Nassau, BAHAMAS – In academics, research and skills development, the College of The Bahamas and its coming successor, the University of The Bahamas, will continue to leave a distinct footprint throughout The Bahamas, according to President Dr. Rodney D. Smith.

Dr. Smith recently shared his vision for academic and operational growth with members of the Rotary Club of East Nassau.

Envisioned more than 40 years ago, the University’s official Charter Day will be November 10th, 2016. However, outside of the formal events that are being planned to commemorate its establishment, critical capacity development work is underway to place the goal of higher education within the reach of Bahamians...

Community : Service Organizations : Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas
Rotary of South-East Nassau Donates Rehabilitation Equipment to Public Hospitals Authority - Sep 14, 2016 - 9:35:53 AM

NASSAU, The Bahamas – Chairman of Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) Board of Directors, the Hon. Frank E. Smith said on Tuesday that the donation of ultrasound and electrotherapy equipment from Rotary Club of South-East Nassau to PHA’s Rehab Services was “timely.”

Mr. Smith pointed out that, like public health services across the country, the Rehabilitation Services Department faces demand from persons with physical injuries, but there is as an increasing number of patients requiring the intervention of physiotherapists, occupational therapists...

Market Place : Classifieds
2010 Toyota Vitz for Sale: Proceeds to the Humane Society - Sep 13, 2016 - 9:52:17 AM

Freeport, Grand Bahama - For Sale 2010 Toyota Vitz $8400 (OBO). Right-hand Drive, 4 Door Automatic , 4 cylinder/1.2 L engine, 28,400 km (17,646 mi), A/C, radio/CD player, power windows, alloy wheels, convenient keyless entry and extra key, gray, excellent condition, great gas mileage—average 35 mpg.

Proceeds to the Humane Society of Grand Bahama...

Community
Citi & Rotary Partner for Back-To-School Jamboree - Sep 11, 2016 - 12:08:46 PM

Nassau, Bahamas - Citi Bahamas was pleased to be the Event Co-Sponsor for The Rotary Club of West Nassau’s 2nd Annual Back-to-School Jamboree, for the community of Gambier Village, this past Saturday, September 3, 2016. Through this initiative, both organizations together helped approximately 150 children with their back-to-school preparation for the upcoming school year.

Citi and the Rotary Club of West Nassau partnered to provide, a “back-to-school kit” which included, a new backpack, composition books, pens, pencils and other school supplies. At the event, the young boys also received fresh haircuts, and all of the children got free health and dental screenings...

Community : Service Organizations : Bahamas Chamber of Commerce
Scholarships to help students ‘Rebuild’ family islands - Sep 8, 2016 - 6:30:01 AM

Fifteen students from Family Islands impacted by hurricane Joaquin have been granted scholarships to attend The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institution, courtesy of the Rebuild Bahamas Hurricane Relief program.

The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) in partnership with Rotary clubs of The Bahamas recently awarded each of the 15 students with $1,000 scholarships. The recipients represent Long Island Acklins, Crooked Island, Inagua and San Salvador, with eight hailing from Long Island alone...

Community : Service Organizations
Ranfurly Homes for Children Annual Grand Raffle - Oct 1st - Sep 7, 2016 - 8:07:41 PM

It's that time of year again for our Annual Grand Raffle for the Home. One for a $1.00 or Booklet for $20. You can make a difference in the lives of the children at Ranfurly. With your support it is possible for children to have nutritious food, warm beds, and a safe environment where they can discover the joy of being children.

For years the children living and learning at Ranfurly have made great social and academic strides while being nurtured at Ranfurly. This could not have been possible without the help of people like you who have taken the time to give... 

Community : Service Organizations : Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas
Cleaning the Fox Hill Community One Broom and One Rotarian At A Time - Aug 26, 2016 - 5:58:58 AM

Nassau, The Bahamas — Last Saturday residents in Fox Hill woke to news traveling through the streets to "come to the court for free food and brooms." Men, women, families, and children came to the Fox Hill basketball court and were greeted by Rotarians from The Rotary Club of East Nassau (RCEN).

RCEN had a large dumpster staged next to the courts available to residents who needed to clean out their yard. Hot breakfast was distributed to more than 200 people as well as 150 brooms, mops, buckets, and cleaning liquid. Once the cleaning was complete the more energetic Rotarians had some fun on the courts playing ball...

Community : Service Organizations : Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas
Rotary Clubs of Nassau to host "A Taste of Wine and Rotary" - Aug 25, 2016 - 2:02:02 PM

Nassau, The Bahamas -  If you enjoy wine, doing good in the world, and mingling with positive minded community leaders then you don't want to miss "A Taste of Wine and Rotary." The Rotary Clubs of Nassau and East Nassau are hosting a wine tasting event on Saturday September 3rd from 6-9pm at Premier Cru on Gladstone Road.
 
Tickets can be purchased at Geoffrey Jones & Co on Rosetta Street in Palmdale or from one of the clubs before their weekly meeting. Come during fellowship between 12:30 and 1pm to purchase a ticket or stay for the meeting (1-2pm). The speaker on August 26th at the Rotary Club of East Nassau, meeting at the Nassau Yacht Club...

Community : Service Organizations
Public Invited to Nominate “Leading Ladies” for 2016 Red Dress Soiree - Aug 23, 2016 - 11:44:33 PM

Nassau, The Bahamas - The organizing committee of the third bi-annual Red Dress Soiree is excited to announce that submissions for Leading Lady nominees are now being accepted.

Dubbed the glamourous giveback, the Red Dress Soiree is a high energy fashion event that honours exceptional Bahamian Leading Ladies and celebrates Bahamian designers, all while supporting the work of The Bahamas AIDS Foundation. The public is invited to nominate Leading Lady candidates based on their career achievements and contributions to society by visiting the official website www.reddressbahamas.com. Nominations accepted now through August 31.

Community : Service Organizations
Summer Interns Study Natural History of Summer Internship at Leon Levy Preserve - Aug 15, 2016 - 3:11:15 PM

Three College of The Bahamas students - Rose Charles, Brendan Toote, and Antonette Hudson - were selected as interns from 15 applicants by the Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve on Eleuthera this summer.

They studied the natural history of the area over seven weeks under the guidance of Dr. Ethan Freid, the Preserve’s botanist. Dr Freid is a former lecturer at the College of the Bahamas.

The internship programme provides students with field experience that can lead to future employment. This is the third year that internships have been offered by the Preserve, which is operated by the Bahamas National Trust...

Community : Service Organizations : Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas
Parliamentary Commissioner Addresses Rotary of West Nassau - Aug 11, 2016 - 4:05:55 AM

NASSAU, The Bahamas -- With voter registration still to gain momentum in anticipation of General Elections in less than a year, Parliamentary Commissioner Sherlyn Hall addressed the Rotary of West Nassau at Poop Deck, West Bay Street, to boost awareness of need for voters get registered.

Registration is conducted at Mall at Marathon and Town Centre Mall Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. [with a break 4-5 p.m.]; and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Registration is conducted at Elizabeth Estates, South Beach, Carmichael Road, and Cable Beach post offices, Monday to Friday, only -- 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. [with a break 4-5 p.m.]...

Community : Service Organizations : Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas
98-Year Old Rotarian and Olympian Sir Durward Knowles Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Club’s Formation - Aug 5, 2016 - 7:50:58 PM

Nassau, Bahamas – At 98 years old, Sir Durward Knowles was not going to miss celebrating the anniversary of the Rotary Club he helped establish 40 years ago on July 19, 1976. When new clubs are established, Rotary International grants them their charter.

On Wednesday, July 20, 2016, Sir Durward was present at the Rotary Club of South East Nassau’s weekly meeting, joining charter member and past president (PP) F. Denny Curry as well as Judy Reiach, the daughter of the club’s charter president, the late Edwin Deal. Also recognized were the club’s long serving Rotarians Ralph Barnett who joined in 1982 and PP and past assistant district governor, Roger Kelty who joined 7 months after the club’s charter...

Community : Service Organizations : Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas
Rotarians of East Nassau named Bahamian Icons - Aug 5, 2016 - 2:59:32 PM

Nassau, Bahamas — The Membership and Board of the Rotary Club of East Nassau is bursting with pride to have two of their members win Bahamian Icon Awards. Out of hundreds of nominations for the fourth annual Bahamian Icon Awards, RCEN member Barry Rassin, Trustee of the Rotary Foundation, won the award for Commerce, while Jamaal Rolle won the award for Fine Arts.

“All of us at the Club are so proud of both Barry and Jamaal for their wins this year”, said Diane de Cardenas, President of the Rotary Club of East Nassau for the 2016-2017 Rotary year. “Not only do they have the pride of being nominated in their respective areas of Commerce and Fine Arts, but to take home the Award is a demonstration of what we in the club already knew – that these two gentlemen are upstanding Rotarians and excellent Bahamians. We’re very proud..."

Community : Service Organizations : Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas
Rotarian volunteers treated to a visit with retired tourism pioneer - Aug 5, 2016 - 2:07:18 PM

Nassau, Bahamas - Pat's Senior Citizen Home on Soldier Road, Nassau, is more than a retirement house for the elderly. Mrs. Patricia Moxey, who runs the home for a number of elderly Bahamians, has created a loving home environment for the twenty-two full time residents in her professionally equipped home for seniors.

When the Rotary Club of East Nassau (RCEN) arrived at the home last Saturday they expected to simply make a donation of food, see to a handful of repairs, and to visit with the Residents. What the Rotarians didn't expect was to meet Harold Eugene "Gene" Gibbs, a pioneer in the Bahamian tourism industry whose start began in 1973 when he was appointed Area Manager of the Bahamas Islands Tourist Office in Boston, MA...

Community : Service Organizations : Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas
Rotary Club partners to Feed 500 - Aug 3, 2016 - 3:52:58 PM

Nassau, Bahamas – The Rotary Club of Old Fort (RCOF) partnered with The Bahamas Feeding Network to prepare, package and distribute over 500 plates of food to persons in need on Sunday, July 31.

“Keeping with our international theme, ‘Rotary Serving Humanity’ our club is pleased to have collaborated with the Bahamas Feeding Network to efficiently deliver meals to hundreds and we implore others to do the same, said president Tameika Watson...

Community : Service Organizations
Humane Society of Grand Bahama's Pub Quiz: 27 August - Aug 2, 2016 - 8:57:21 PM

Freeport, Grand Bahama - If you’re on-island and love these trivia nights please join us on Saturday, 27th August for an 8.00pm start.

The Garden Cafe will be open from 6.30pm for food and drinks.

We hope you’ll join us, and in doing so will be supporting our shelter dogs and cats directly - and that is always appreciated...

Community : Service Organizations
Ecological Camping on Andros with the BNT - Jul 28, 2016 - 9:53:14 AM

Andros, Bahamas - Forty Bahamian teenagers from nine islands enjoyed six days of ecological camping on Andros recently, under the guidance of the Bahamas National Trust.

More than 200 young people have taken part in the BNT’s summer Eco Camp programme, which has been running for the past seven years.

The high schoolers stay partly at a wilderness campsite in the heart of Blue Hole National Park. The campsite is a three-mile hike from their home base at the Forfar Field Station near Blanket Sound...

Community : Service Organizations : Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas
A New President for the Rotary Club of South East Nassau - Jul 27, 2016 - 3:43:52 PM

Nassau, The Bahamas - “Be A Gift To The World” was the Rotary International theme for 2015-2016, and it was successfully represented by the Rotary Club of South East Nassau (RCSEN), resulting with a gold award from Rotary International and a platinum award from Rotary District 7020. The club’s Early Act group at Columbus Primary were also winners for a “best song and video” about “Bullying.”

Every year towards the end of June or early July, Rotary clubs around the world install new presidents at a changeover event. The RCSEN recently held theirs on July 7, 2016 where outgoing president, Dr. Bridgette Rolle presented awards and pinned incoming president, Lillian Russell, a lawyer and financial services professional...