Community :
Grand Bahama
Boaters Violating Inland Waterways Bylaws - Apr 28, 2010 - 6:21:24 PM
Freeport, Bahamas – The
Building and Development Services Department of The Grand Bahama Port
Authority, Limited (GBPA) wishes to advise the public, that in
accordance with the Freeport (Marina and Inland Waterways) Bylaws,
certain restrictions apply when using the island’s canal system.
According to Arthur Jones, Vice President of Building and Development
Services for GBPA, violation of such bylaws are on the increase.
“Following legitimate complaints from residents who live along the
canals regarding abuse of sea craft movements, it has become necessary
to remind the public of some of the byelaws which govern the inland
waterways and canals,” said Jones.
Citing safety concerns associated with such misuse, Jones explained
that some boaters are speeding to the point of creating a wash or
wake...
Community :
Grand Bahama
Grand Bahama Chapter Bahamas Real Estate Association to hold AGM, April 29th - Apr 27, 2010 - 12:15:57 PM
 Freeport, Grand Bahama - Members are reminded of the
Annual General Meeting of the Grand Bahama Chapter of Bahamas Real
Estate Association which will be held on
Thursday, April 29th 2010, at
12:00 p.m., at the Taino by the Sea Restaurant, Jolly Roger Drive.
Luncheon reservations are priced at $30.00 per person and will be an
impressive buffet. A cocktail social will start at 12noon with lunch
being served promptly at 12:30pm.
The Annual Election of Officers and Directors will be conducted at the
Annual General Meeting. Only members in good standing are eligible to
vote in the elections...
Community :
Grand Bahama
Community Wellness Day – Fun Run/Walk & Health Fair - Apr 23, 2010 - 7:23:33 AM
Freeport, Bahamas -
Listed
among the most
prevalent
diseases in Grand Bahama are Hypertension,
Diabetes, Heart Disease etc. Based on the fact that these diseases
usually correlate with lifestyle, The Grand Bahama Health Services will
be
hosting a
Community Wellness Day
on
Saturday, April 24th,
2010. The event will begin at 7:00 a. with a Fun Run/Walk leaving
from the Rand Memorial Hospital.
After the walk the entire Grand Bahama community is invited to a Health
Fair
and Farmer’s Market on the grounds of the Rand Memorial
Hospital, from 8:00am-1:00pm.
The Health Fair is geared
towards encouraging the Grand Bahama Community to live healthier
lifestyles. The Day is expected to be exciting as booths will be set up
to educate the community. There will be many booths such as The Cancer
Association of Grand Bahama, the Lupus Association, Insurance
Management,
Colina Insurance, The Cancer Society, Cruzin Café Restaurant, Mr. Baker
Restaurant,
Butler’s
Specialty Foods and many others...
Community :
Grand Bahama
(PHOTOS) Pollo Tropical Ride for Charity - Apr 22, 2010 - 12:21:40 PM
Freeport, Grand
Bahama - Pollo Tropical's Ride For Charity Conclusion to Pounds for
Charity took place on
Saturday, April 17th as a
Ride for the Cancer Association.
Sponsored by Pollo Tropical Chicken on the Grill, the route was from McLean's Town to Pollo Tropical. It was also an occasion to celebrate the 1st anniversary of Pollo Tropical.
Enclosed is a photo slide show of the event. Elite winners will be presented with awards in the near future...
Community :
Grand Bahama
KGBC Celebrates Earth Day - Apr 22, 2010 - 11:43:31 AM
Freeport, Bahamas – The
Keep Grand Bahama Committee (KGBC) observed Earth Day with a ten-minute
lights off exercise on Thursday morning. Businesses and residents on
Grand Bahama were invited to join in a show of solidarity whilst
conserving energy at the same time.
Along with observing lights off, all of the island’s primary schools
were invited to submit Earth Day pledges on behalf of their various
schools. Local radio stations cooperated with KGBC by airing the school
pledges throughout the day.
“We were extremely pleased with the schools’ responses to our
invitation. The pledges received were heartfelt and meaningful to the
institutions and represented their commitment to protecting our
environment,” stated KGBC Chairperson, Nakira Wilchcombe...
Community :
Grand Bahama
Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Employees Recognition Luncheon - Apr 22, 2010 - 6:02:04 AM
Freeport, Grand Bahama - Outstanding employees of
the first quarter at V
iva
Wyndham Fortuna beach were recognized during a special luncheon acknowledging
their hard work and dedication and commitment to delivering excellent service
to the guests of this resort thru March 2010.
The Employee
Recognition Luncheon feted the staff in grand style with entertainment and
awards, and saw Timeka Marshall, Purchasing Clerk, and Luis Boissard, of the
Engineering Department being named Employees of the Quarter ending March 2010.
Other also
recognized for their quarterly efforts were, Carlos Taylor, Sous Chef –
Supervisor of the Quarter; and Charlene Kemp, Housekeeping Liaison - Manager of
the Quarter...
Community :
Grand Bahama
GBPA Joins List of Red Rose HIV/AIDS Awareness Executive Partners - Apr 20, 2010 - 2:08:21 PM
Freeport, Bahamas –
Despite the difficult
economic climate, The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA)
without
hesitation, joined the list of executive sponsors and continued its
tradition
of supporting the fight against HIV/AIDS on Grand Bahama Island.
HIV and AIDS is the most
devastating health crisis of our time. Representing GBPA Executives,
GBPA’s Director of Community Relations, Geneva
Rutherford, expressed her thoughts on the issue,
“Ignorance and illiteracy are major contributing factors to the spread
of
the disease. By increasing awareness and broadening educational avenues,
time
will soon reveal that we can win the war against HIV and AIDS.”
This year’s annual
cocktail reception,
“A Black & White Affair in Paradise” will
be held in the Arcade at the International
Bazaar on
Saturday, 15th May...
Community :
Grand Bahama
Broadway in Concert 2010 lit up the Regency Theatre stage - Apr 19, 2010 - 1:23:22 PM
Freeport, Grand Bahama -
Singin’ in the
rain, just singin’ in the rain … let the sun shine in, let the sun shine …
somewhere over the rainbow … cause its too darn hot!
These are just a few of the "hot" song and dance numbers
that were featured
in Broadway in Concert 2010
which was on stage at the Regency Theatre. It was an enjoyable musical
extravaganza for the whole family.
Starring a cast of nearly fifty talented
singers, dancers, and all-round entertainers, there was truly something for
every member of the family to sing along and snap their fingers to...
Community :
Grand Bahama
GBPA extends support to Grand Bahama's Special Athletes - Apr 18, 2010 - 5:12:14 PM
Freeport, Grand Bahama –
Special Olympics was founded on the belief that people with
intellectual disabilities can, with proper instruction and
encouragement, learn, enjoy and benefit from participation in
individual and team sports. The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited
(GBPA) is proud of our Grand Bahama Island Athletes and lend support to
the training for the upcoming 2010 National Championships, which will
be held in New Providence, summer of this year.
GBPA Director of Community Relations, Geneva Rutherford, represented
GBPA Executives and donated a cheque to the Special Olympics Committee
of Grand Bahama in the lobby area of The Port building. “GBPA is well
aware that due to the state of the economy active fundraising has been
a challenge for many organizations. In spite of this, GBPA remains
committed to funding impactful programmes that make a meaningful
difference in our communities...” shared
Rutherford.
Community :
Grand Bahama
Grand Bahama Junior Junkanoo Awards - Apr 17, 2010 - 3:54:04 PM
The
Freeport News - Junior and senior Junkanooers were rewarded
for their efforts earlier this year during awards ceremonies on Thursday
night and Friday morning.
At the event, the prizes were
distributed for the New Year's Day
Senior Parade, and the City of Freeport Council's Junior Parade, which
was held on January 16...
Yesterday, during the Junior Awards
Presentation, Minister of Culture
Charles Maynard commended the schools for their efforts and
congratulated the winners.
The parade was broadcast live on ZNS
and, according to the Minister,
blew the country away. He challenged the schools to try to top that
performance next year.
Community :
Grand Bahama
Coastal Awareness as it relates to Grand Bahama Island and Bimini - Apr 17, 2010 - 7:39:34 AM
Freeport, Grand Bahama - In light of Coastal Awareness Month (April), enclosed is a speech by Gail Woon,
member of the Grand Bahama Eco-Tourism Association and member of the Coastal Awareness Committee,
and Founder of EARTHCARE on
Coastal Awareness as it relates to Grand Bahama Island and Bimini
along with relative photos.
The Ministry of Tourism asked me to come
this evening to make a presentation to you for Coastal Awareness month
highlighting Coastal Awareness as it relates to Grand Bahama Island and
Bimini.
The Honourable Prime Minister, Hubert Ingraham has declared April Coastal Awareness month.
In
1992 The Bahamas Government signed the Convention on Biological
Diversity recognizing the importance of marine biodiversity and the
need to develop mechanisms for the sustainable use of coastal and
marine biological diversity...
Community :
Grand Bahama
Lest We Forget Exhibit Opens at Sir Charles Hayward Children's Library - Apr 16, 2010 - 12:44:00 PM
The Freeport News - The
Antiquities, Monuments and Museums
Cor-poration (AMMC), in collaboration with the Grand Bahama Port
Authority (GBPA), officially unveiled its travelling exhibition: "Lest
We Forget 'the Triumph Over Slavery'," yesterday.
The exhibit, stationed at Sir Charles Hayward Children's
Library,
uses narratives, artifacts and movies to explore the struggle of slaves
and their triumph over captivity and is open for six weeks for public
viewing.
Youth, Sports and Culture Minister Charles Maynard served as
guest
speaker at the ceremony, where he hailed Grand Bahama as a
"trend-setting" island and expressed appreciation to the AMMC and GBPA
for hosting the showcase...
Community :
Grand Bahama
KGBC assists MOTA with Coastal Awareness message - Apr 16, 2010 - 10:57:20 AM
Freeport,
Bahamas
– As part
of
activities related to ‘National Coastal Awareness Month’, the
Ministry of Tourism and Aviation (MOTA) invited the Keep Grand Bahama
Clean
Committee (KGBC) to join them for special presentations to students of
the
western Grand Bahama Primary Schools.
Students of Bartlett Hill,
Holmes Rock, Martin Town and West End Primary Schools, gathered in the
Eight Mile Rock High School
gymnasium to enjoy interactive presentations by Tourism and KGBC
officials.
The morning’s event
began with a video, ‘Under the Sea’, complete with a special
appearance by popular children’s cartoon character ‘Sponge Bob
Square Pants’...
Community :
Grand Bahama
Veteran Chemical Engineer Appointed Director of Supply Services at Grand Bahama Power - Apr 14, 2010 - 4:37:10 PM
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - Veteran
Chemical Engineer, Kevin Seymour has been appointed Director of Supply Services
at the Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC).
Mr. Seymour will be responsible for all supply chain management services
for the GBPC.
With more than 24 years experience in the
chemical engineering field, Mr. Seymour brings a wealth of knowledge and
expertise in the areas of operations, maintenance, warehouse and engineering
management. He has also served in project management,
process designs and training and development and previously held numerous
positions at Phoenix Engineering, Syntex Pharmaceuticals, and Pepsi Cola
Bahamas Limited. Prior to joining the GBPC,
he spent seven years as Safety and Engineering leader at Pharmaceuticals
Technologies...
Community :
Grand Bahama
Pollo Tropical Ride for Charity - April 17th - Apr 13, 2010 - 7:56:03 PM
Freeport, Grand Bahama - Pollo Tropical's Ride For Charity Conclusion to Pounds for Charity
Saturday, April 17th 2010 at
8:00am
Ride for Cancer Association.
Sponsored by Pollo Tropical Chicken on the Grill.
Elite Cyclists: $35.00
McLean's Town to Pollo Tropical
Intermediate Cyclist: $20.00,
High Rock to Pollo Tropical
Fees $10.00 for kids under 14.
Registration form enclosed...
Community :
Grand Bahama
Le Rendezvous Restaurant Invites the Community to their Grand Opening, April 10th - Apr 10, 2010 - 6:15:38 AM
Freeport, Grand
Bahama Island -
Le Rendezvous Restaurant in the heart of the
International Bazaar in downtown Freeport has relaunched itself as the
'oasis of the Bazaar'. New proprietors, Ron Jones and June Henderson
are excited to have their business open in a place that holds
wonderful memories from the past but will also play an instrumental part
of the resurgence of business and development currently taking place
at the Bazaar, now with its 30 plus stores.
Although the Le Rendezvous has had a soft opening the management is
inviting the entire community to come down to the Bazaar on Saturday,
April 10th for their
Grand Opening, where one can sample their food and
be served refreshments from 12 noon onward...
Community :
Grand Bahama
Lionfish Product Launch by SafeSpear, LLC - Apr 8, 2010 - 11:59:23 PM
SafeSpear, LLC was formed in 2009 to market a new polespear system
(Patent Pending) that allows for the safe harvest of dangerous marine
animals, most notably, venomous lionfish, which have invaded the
Southeastern U.S., Bermuda, The Bahamas, Caribbean, and Central and
South America. Gloves protect you from venomous spines, and a specially
designed bag system (Patent Pending) provides a safe way for you to
carry lionfish back to boat or shore. The full kit includes the
necessary tools so you can safely clean and prepare your catch. Remove
this dangerous fish and prepare a sumptuous meal at the same time.
Recipes are included.
Gregg T. Waugh, President, has worked in fishery management for over 30
years. He was born and grew up in the Bahamas and is working to reduce
or eliminate lionfish from Bahamian and South Atlantic waters. “Lionfish
are not a part of my diving experience growing up around West End,
Grand Bahama” says Gregg. “I...
Community :
Grand Bahama
Quality Auto Sales (Freeport) Ltd. Delivers with the BIG Car Promotion - Apr 7, 2010 - 5:56:32 PM
Freeport, Grand Bahama – The
dream of a brand new car became reality for some local residents this
past weekend. Dozens of consumers attended Quality Auto Sales
(Freeport) Limited’s BIG car promotion on March 25th and 26th at their
Queen’s Highway location. For two days Quality’s professional team
rolled out the red carpet and made owning a new vehicle more convenient
and affordable.
The BIG Car Promotion attracted 3 banks and 2 insurance companies who
offered great deals and incentives to car buyers on site. Royal Bank,
First Caribbean and Commonwealth Bank sent representatives who were
able to have one on one consultations with clients and in some cases
qualified persons were approved for car loans on the spot! Executives
from J.S. Johnson and Star General Insurance companies sealed those
deals by signing persons up for motor vehicle coverage...
Community :
Grand Bahama
Have you seen Freeze? - Apr 7, 2010 - 10:02:39 AM
Freeport, Bahamas -
Our puppy went missing from our home in Fortune Hills approximately 11
days ago.
Freeze is a male that is 4 months old and weighs about
30 pounds. He is all white
with a black and pink nose.
We will give a reward for him, he
is dearly missed. If you see Freeze please contact us at 242-373-3017 (
home ) and 375-2869 ( cell )...
Community :
Grand Bahama
Miss Grand Bahama Contestants Attend Church Service - Apr 6, 2010 - 6:21:31 PM
Freeport, Bahamas - The 2010 Miss Grand Bahama Beauty Pageant Contestants were guests at the
Universal House Hold of Faith Church located in the Hawskbill High School auditorium on Sunday, April 4th. Pastor for the ceremony was
Ricardo Grant.
Seen here from left to right is Valdena Bain (DJs Construction); Cindy Lewis (Grand Bahama Bonefishing Company);
Celina McCardy (
McCardy Construction
); Miss Grand Bahama Nikie Severe;
Remi Henderson (
Syngad Services);
Shequera King (
SkyBahamas);
McKishine Wilmott (
Paradise
Property & Development Co);
Tempest Stubbs (
Midway
Electronics); and Grand Bahama Beauty Pageant committee member Doris Fitzgerald...
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