Opportunities
Halsbury Chambers to Host 10th Annual Free Legal Clinic - Sep 17, 2014 - 9:58:42 PM

The progressive firm of Halsbury Chambers will hosts its 10th Annual Free Legal Clinic, under the theme “Information You Need for the Life You Want” on Saturday the 20th September 2014 at its law office located on Village Road from 9am to 3pm.

Launched in 2004 as a community outreach effort to provide free legal advice and bridge the gap between the legal community and the public, the free clinics in the past have attracted hundreds of persons. 

Nerissa Greene, Partner at the law firm, said that, “attorneys will be available from 9am to 3pm to give free legal advice on a wide range of legal issues such as mortgages, conveyances, wills, probate, divorces, adoption, personal injury, wrongful dismissal, immigration applications, trade marks...

News : Bahamas Information Services Updates
Song Competition for 19th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers Officially Begins - Sep 17, 2014 - 4:59:40 PM

NASSAU, The Bahamas – As The Bahamas prepares to host the 19thConference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (19th CCEM) in June of 2015, the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology began the search for a song that will herald the importance of education and promote unity between member states of the Commonwealth.

Education, Science and Technology Minister the Hon. Jerome Fitzgerald said the Song Competition is another project that will enable The Bahamas to ‘brand’ the 19th CCEM, and entries are expected to ‘celebrate’ the power of education to enhance the lives of individuals and nations.

Minister Fitzgerald officially launched the 19th CCEM Song Competition during a news conference at the Ministry of Youth on September 5.

Opportunities
MMTS to hold Casting Call in Abaco - Sep 16, 2014 - 10:06:26 AM

NASSAU, The Bahamas – After the success of the Nassau casting call for the Music, Model & Talent Showcase of the Islands, MMTS, organizers are heading to Abaco to glean from the talent pool in that northern island famous for shipbuilding.

All roads lead to the Dundas Town Community Centre where residents will show their talents before MMTS Regional Scout, beginning at 11 am on Saturday, 20th September 2014.

CEO, Founder and Owner of MMTS Pia Glover-Rolle says she is extremely excited to see what talent – models, actors, singers, songwriters and music producers – Abaco will have to offer.

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CBSI Bahamas Coordinator Posting‏ - Sep 11, 2014 - 7:55:39 AM

Position Title: Program Coordinator, CBSI
Location: Nassau, Bahamas
Start Date: September 2014

Position Summary

PADF seeks a medium term consultant to serve as a Program Coordinator for the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI) in the Bahamas. The program will focus on community-level anti-violence assistance among citizens, law enforcement and justice sector officials.

Arts & Culture
Bahamas Central Bank's 2014 Annual Art Competition – Open/Senior Category - Sep 9, 2014 - 2:00:24 PM

Nassau, New Providence - The Central Bank of The Bahamas is proud to announce The Open Category Competition and Exhibition component of its 31st Annual Art Competition and Exhibition to be held from Friday, 3rd October, 2014 to Friday, 31st October, 2014. The objectives of the competition are to identify, recognize, and encourage Bahamian visual artists.

Entry Forms may be obtained from the Central Bank of The Bahamas, by download. In the Family Islands, entry forms may be collected from the Administrator’s Office or the District Education Offices of the Ministry of Education...

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Experienced Producers and “Berlinale Directors” May Submit New International Feature Film Projects until October 22 - Sep 8, 2014 - 4:16:06 PM

Until October 22, experienced producers from around the world may submit new feature film projects to the Berlinale Co-Production Market 2015. With budgets between one and twenty million euros, the projects should be suitable for international co-production and have 30% of their financing already in place.

Special this year is that “Berlinale directors” (directors who have previously shown a film in one of the Festival’s sections) may enter their new projects even if they do not meet all the Berlinale Co-Production Market’s financing criteria. Like last time, budget requirements have also been waived for Greece, Spain and Portugal in order to support producers there to participate in the international market even though the financial situation...

Arts & Culture : National Art Gallery (NAGB)
NAGB seeks to fill Education Officer position - Sep 4, 2014 - 2:55:07 PM

Nassau, New Providence - The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas has issued a call for applications for an open position at the Gallery for an EDUCATION OFFICER.

Job Description: The Education Officer is responsible for developing, delivering and evaluating content to effectively communicate the function of the museum and its collection and exhibitions to a wider audience. Working closely with the Curatorial Department, the Education Officer should be involved in the creation of each exhibition from the point of view of the uninitiated visitor, should assist with exhibition show content in label writing, essays, catalogue editing, and with information fliers...

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Job opening at Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) for an Office Manager - Sep 3, 2014 - 1:13:21 PM

The Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) is looking for a dynamic person to join our team as an OFFICE MANAGER. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills with excellent follow through.

The office manager will organize, coordinate and supervise all administrative activities including general accounting and HR that facilitate the smooth and efficient running of the BREEF office. The candidate will be based in New Providence and will work full-time with our team of committed staff to fulfill BREEF’s mission. Salary commensurate with experience.

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Salvation Army Bahamas Job Opening: Manager, Family Thrift Stores (Nassau) - Sep 3, 2014 - 1:01:42 PM

The Salvation Army Bahamas Division has an opening for a Manager of their Family Thrift Stores (Nassau).

The Thrift Stores Manager effectively and efficiently directs the day-to-day operations of the Salvation Army’s multi-product retail charity Stores. The Manager ensures the effective performance of all functions necessary to the smooth and successful operation of The Family Thrift Stores. This includes, but is not limited to, staff and volunteer supervision; orderly and attractive presentation of Stores; the collection, processing and sale of donated goods...

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Bahamas Humane Society 5th annual Photography Contest - Aug 14, 2014 - 1:52:06 PM

The Bahamas Humane Society’s announces its Fifth Annual Photography Contest sponsored by Mr. Photo and Bahamas Local. Photographers of all ages can participate in this fun competition.

Categories include: Aspiring Photographers: Age 10 and under, Junior Category: Age 11-16, Adults: Age 17 and over, and Professionals: Age 17 and over

There are seven subjects to select from and they include: Potcakes, Animals, Nature, Marvelous Faces, Vacation Memories, Underwater, and The Bond (the connection between animals & animals or animals and people).

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Call for entries for Commonwealth Youth Worker Awards 2014 - Aug 14, 2014 - 1:10:36 PM

Nominations are open for the Commonwealth Youth Worker Awards 2014, which recognise the excellence of youth workers and their enduring positive impact on young people and local communities.

First launched by the Commonwealth Youth Programme in 2013, the awards scheme is aimed at recognising and celebrating outstanding youth workers from across the 53 countries of the Commonwealth and overseas territories. Awards will be presented during Youth Work Week in November 2014.

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Casting Call for Caribbean Music, Model & Talent Showcase - Aug 11, 2014 - 11:34:37 AM

NASSAU, The Bahamas – PTG Marketing & Modeling Agencyis poised to launch a new and exciting talent scouting event specifically designed to bring global attention to the vast talent pool in The Bahamas and the Caribbean dubbed, Music, Model & Talent Showcase of the Islands, MMTS.

In this vein, a Casting Call goes out to residents in New Providence between the ages of 5 to 65, males and females to attend a free auditioning session at Mario’s Bowling Palace, Tonique Williams Darling Highway on Saturday, August 16, 2014 beginning at 11 am sharp...

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Call for Caribbean submissions for ttff and bpTT Film in Development Award - Aug 6, 2014 - 6:02:21 PM

If you’re the Caribbean producer of a narrative feature film or creative documentary in pre-production, then the trinidad+tobago film festival (ttff) is interested in you!

For the third year running, the Festival is making a call for submissions for its Film in Development Award, sponsored by bpTT. The award is a place in the Rotterdam Lab for producers at the prestigious International Film Festival Rotterdam in January 2015.

The Rotterdam Lab — of which the ttff is a nominating partner — is designed to provide emerging film producers with assistance in getting their film projects completed and brought to audiences around the world.

News : Ministry of Tourism Updates
Bahamas Tourism to launch ‘Bahamas Best Beaches’ photo competition - Jul 31, 2014 - 2:15:40 PM

Winner to receive 5 day/4 night stay at Pelican Bay Hotel

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism is launching an exciting ‘Bahamas Best Beaches’ photo competition using social media and both residents and US visitors will be able to participate. The lucky winner will receive a five day/four night stay at the Pelican Bay Hotel courtesy of the Grand Bahama Island Promotion Board.

Andre Miller, General Manager, Global Communications said, “The Ministry of Tourism is taking a step forward in the adoption of social media by using it to engage residents and past and potential visitors to showcase the beauty and variety of the beaches of The Bahamas...

News : New Providence
U.S. Embassy (Bahamas) to Facilitate Small Grant Program Workshops - Jul 31, 2014 - 11:17:22 AM

Nassau, Bahamas - The United States Embassy will facilitate two information sessions for persons interested in submitting proposals to the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and Public Affairs Section Small Grants Program.
 
The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) small grant program is open to civil society, including faith based organizations, community-based organizations, non-governmental organizations, HIV programs and commissions, and other local groups and individuals working in communities throughout The Bahamas.  PEPFAR is a global health program launched in 2003 to combat and limit the spread of the HIV/AIDS disease...

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“Fashion Faces of the Bahamas” Model Search - Jul 30, 2014 - 10:50:54 AM

Nassau Bahamas - A cadre’ of fashion and beauty  industry professionals will be in the Bahamas to facilitate workshops and judge the upcoming “Fashion Faces of the Bahamas” model search, taking place in August, 2014.
 
According to Tercena Carey, publisher and editor-in-chief of Profiles98 magazine,“Saint International will sign the top three winners of this model search and they will travel to Jamaica to compete in the Fashion Face of the Caribbean model search next year. They will also be featured on the  the cover of an upcoming issue of Profiles98 magazine.”...

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Florida Air Academy is in Nassau, Bahamas today! - Jul 30, 2014 - 9:34:01 AM

Florida Air Academy (FAA), the Melbourne, Florida-based boarding school for boys and girls in 6th through 12th grade, is once again returning to the Bahamas. Representatives from the academy will be available to meet with prospective students July 29th and July 30th at the British Colonial Hilton, Nassau.

To accommodate busy schedules ‘drop in hours’ are 5:00pm through 8:00pm, Tuesday, July 29th and 1:00pm through 5:00pm, Wednesday July 30th. One-on-One private appointments are available July 30th, from 9:00am to 1:00pm...

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Win a Shark Cage Wedding at Bimini Resort: Video Competition - Jul 17, 2014 - 5:19:36 PM

ALICE TOWN, BIMINI, THE BAHAMAS - Saying “I do” within feet of huge, hungry bull sharks (Carcharhinus leucas) might not be everyone’s idea of a dream wedding, but for those adventurous couples looking to tie the knot on an exotic island destination, the Bimini Big Game Club Resort and Marina has announced a Facebook competition that is mighty tempting.

The historic resort, less than 50 miles east of Miami/Fort Lauderdale, today put out a call for video submissions from couples looking to take on the challenge of a wedding ceremony in a shark cage complete with a local dive captain conducting the ceremony...

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Nassau Casting Call for 2014 Supermodel of the Bahamas Model Search - Jul 17, 2014 - 4:20:05 PM

Nassau, Bahamas  - If you are between the age of 16 and 21 years, and you think you've got what it takes to be a high fashion model, then be sure to come out to the 2014 Supermodel of the Bahamas Model Search casting this FRIDAY, July 18th from 12 noon until 3pm at Dunkin Donuts on Bay Street, Nassau.   All potential applicants must be outgoing, well-spoken, intelligent, and self motivated with an intoxicating personality.  Females must stand from 5"6 to 6 feet tall ; and males must stand from 5"11 to 6"1 feet tall.

" The stakes are higher again this year ," said OilinSha Coakley, Founder, Supermodel of the Bahamas. "The organization seeks career minded individuals that will soar in the fashion industry and continue to place the Bahamas on the map. I'm excited to see what this year brings."

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Dynamite Daisy seeking next Bahamian standup comedian - Jul 4, 2014 - 10:12:29 AM

Nassau, Bahamas - It's been 5 weeks since the launch of the New Dynamite Daisy Radio Show, a unique trendy one hour show hosted by the colorful Ms. Daisy.  Each week listeners are encouraged to tune in to hear situation comedy and inspirational nuggets.  The show’s creator Terez Davis Nixon who is the face underneath Ms. Daisy says it is her desire through this show to create a platform for new and aspiring stand up comedians.  To that end, for the last few weeks she has featured a few stand up comedians namely Jaquay Smiley Adderly and Alex The Entertainer. Now its time for a nation wide audition for novices wishing to give stand up comedy a try by partnering with Dynamite Productions the parent company to The Dynamite Daisy Radio Show.