Freeport, Grand Bahama - Brothers of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. on Grand Bahama gave their support to the Haitian relief effort launched by the support staff of Freeport Container Port (FCP), Freeport Harbour Company (FHC), Grand Bahama Airport Company (GBAC) and MSC Bahamas with a donation for the purchase of goods and supplies. The goods will be a part of the container being coordinated for shipment to Haiti.

Nahshon Collie, Operations Supervisor with Grand Bahama Airport Company and a member of the fraternity said, “As Haiti is in the eyes of the world following the 7.0 earthquake that struck on Tuesday, January 12, 2010, the Brothers of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity pray that family and loved ones of the victims of this disaster would be comforted as they receive the relief so desperately needed...

‘We Are Our Brother’s Keepers’ is the theme of the drive that is soliciting non-perishable goods, toiletries, clothing, shoes, and water throughout the island and is being coordinated by the employees and the Human Resources Department.

A container that will traverse the island collecting donations beginning at Solomon’s Wholesale between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on February 6, 2010, and ending at City Market, Sea Horse Plaza between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2010 ...

About 100 people were treated to a first class production with a great deal of professionalism helped by Darren Rollins working lights, sound and projection.

Freeport , Grand Bahama - Early January a very impassioned Grand Bahama Humane Society General Manager, Tip Burrows, emailed to her many supporters with a desperate plea for assistance.

“As most of you know our shelter is overflowing…” the email read and went on to tell the story of a good Samaritan who brought a malnourished puppy to the shelter. Her email explained how this new puppy would be taking the place of one of the twenty (20) beautiful and healthy teenage pups that were on the list to be euthanized and how her staff was so very devastated to have to keep losing animals...

Freeport , Grand Bahama - A group of local teenagers spent this past Saturday afternoon becoming financially empowered. Students from schools throughout Grand Bahama participated in The Money Game, a fun financial workshop facilitated by Creative Wealth Bahamas and Barefoot Marketing. Pelican Bay proudly sponsored one student from each of the three Government schools. The one day workshop was held at the Foster B. Pestaina Centre in Freeport.

Creative Wealth Bahamas CEO Keshelle Kerr gave the group in-depth advice and the tools they would need to properly manage their future income, spend wisely and invest. “The key thing is to teach them how to pay themselves first. They actually were able to experience what it is to live the lifestyle of an adult and understand through experience. She explained, “Once teens begin to see that they can turn the little they make on a job into a lot and become financially free, their minds begin to race and they want to learn more and more...

Freeport, Bahamas - The 2010/2011 Miss Grand Bahama Beauty Pageant is set for May 16, 2010, and the Miss Grand Bahama Beauty Organization is seeking the assistance of qualified judges.

Do you have the qualities of a good Judge?

Integrity : Judging must be honest and forthright as a good pageant must refrain from unethical scoring practices.

Diligence: Judges must take their  task seriously, affording all contestants equal time, attention  and consideration...

Freeport , Grand Bahama - Marubeni TAQA Caribbean (MTC), owners of utility assets in four Caribbean nations, has pledged US$50,000 as well as technical support of recovery efforts in earthquake-ravaged Haiti.

In announcing the support, MTC’s President & CEO Tom Samson said, “MTC felt it imperative to express in a tangible manner our solidarity with the Haitian people in assisting with their recovery from this unprecedented disaster. We have also asked our operating affiliates in the Caribbean region to participate in technical assistance efforts currently under way. We offer our heartfelt condolences to all the families that have been affected by this tragedy...

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama - On Saturday, January 16^th, 2010 the ballroom at The Radisson at Our Lucaya came alive, as the management and staff of BORCO / Vopak Terminal Bahamas, along with their spouses and family, were thrilled with a night to remember as they held their annual staff party.  The theme for the event was “Team Bahamas Celebrates.”

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama - Julio Cooper, Driver, Stuart Sweeting, Storeroom Supervisor, and Clayton Saunders – Executive Chef, were recognized as Employee of the Year, Supervisor of the Year, and Manager of the Year respectively at the 18^th Annual Staff Christmas Party and Awards Night at Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Resort.

The Guest Service Department, under the leadership of Kendall Burrows, Guest Service/By Request Manager was recognized as the Outstanding Department for 2009...

Grand Bahama, Bahamas – In the wake of the natural disaster in Haiti, the teachers and students of Lucaya International School quickly held a casual day last week Friday to raise funds for the Save the Children Foundation to aide Haiti. At that time they were able to raise $3,200.  

In addition to this, a parent and local company owner pledged to double what was given up to $25,000. “We were overwhelmed by this news,” noted Chris Mockrish, Lucaya International School Director.  “We passed this news on to our students and parents and the donations are flowing in...”

Freeport, Bahamas – Pelican Bay Resort and Marina has provided three local students with scholarships to attend an upcoming financial workshop. Creative Wealth Bahamas and Barefoot Marketing are bringing the popular and exciting Money Game to Grand Bahama Island on January 30^th. The Money Game is an engaging, educational and empowering financial literacy program fully taught in the form of a game! Creative Wealth’s CEO Keshelle Kerr is facilitating the workshop which provides a wonderful introduction to the world of money and financial independence.

Each of the three government schools on the Island was asked to select one student who would benefit from Pelican Bay’s generosity. Eight Mile Rock High School chose Deputy Head Boy Pedro Pratt; Odysea Strachan is attending from Sir Jack Hayward High; and Head Boy Antonio Russell will represent St. George’s High. Keshelle will give students at St. George’s High and LucayaInternational School a taste of her program when she speaks to a few classes on Friday, January 29^th...

On Monday, January 25th, the students of Mary, Star will present a special Assembly at 10:15 a.m. in the Wallace Groves Auditorium to kick off this exciting week. Parents, Alumni, Special Guests, and the media are invited to this Assembly...