Freeport, Grand Bahama -The Year 4 students at Lucaya International School went on a fun field trip to Grand Bahama PowerCompany’sSteamPlant last week, as they were learning about electricity for their Unit of Inquiry. Students got a first-hand look athow thesteam and diesel plantoperateand howtheelectricitythatthey use every day in their homesis created.
"Hands on experience is great for the children and the Grand Bahama
Power staff were super,they really knew how to speak to the children,"
said LIS Year 4 Teacher Sharron Waterhouse. She escorted 16 students
along with three parent chaperones who were guided through the plant by
Vaughn Cartwright, Shift Supervisor and Edrondo Thompson, Operator
Trainee.“It is always a great experience when the school students come
by for tours of the plant. We are able to provide them with a little
bit of the knowledge gained from years of experience here at the plant"
said Vaughan Cartwright...
Freeport, Grand
Bahama-Surrounded
by an amazing ocean with an even more incredible and diverse marine eco-system,
The Bahamas is fortunate to be the natural habitat of many marine animals. No one knows it better than UNEXSO’s Dolphin
Experience team who have made it their goal to teach the next generation about
the sea and its creatures. In a purely
philanthropic belief that what you reap is what you sow; the UNEXSO family are
avid about giving back to the community with its Dolphin Education program. As
dedicated advocates of marine life, The Dolphin Experience offers a free
educational program to children from many schools including Freeport Primary
School, Sunland Baptist Academy, Lucaya International School, Bishop Michael
Elden High School, Catholic High School.
“There were many reasons for developing our educational programs for the
children of Grand Bahama, but none more important than, or as enjoyable as.
giving something back to our community...
Freeport, Grand Bahama - On Friday, December 4th dozens of
people turned up at the
annual Festival Noel to support The Bahamas
National Trust . Festival Noel, held every year, gives Island residents
the opportunity to sample wines from Bristol Cellars, and beer from Bahamian Brewery
Company as well as other local restaurants & caterers.
With the wine selections surpassing lasts years by far, guests seemed
pleased with the planning and organization of the highly anticipated
night.
Although the night was balmy, supporters enjoyed live entertainment and
delectable cuisine from restaurants such as Le Med, Shenanigans,
Lucianos, Freeport High catering department, Social Butterfly Catering, Island Java, and others.
Cornwall, England - Davonne
Bethel of Freeport, Bahamas, graduated November 27th with full honours from the
Royal British Navy’s Lead Military Training School, HMS Raleigh in Cornwall,
England.
Bethel, now 23, was born in Freeport and raised in the local Grand Bahama Children’s Home for a period of time before joining the family of Richard and Patricia
Hobbs. Mr. and Mrs. Hobbs, residents of The Bahamas since 1990,
stated that “Davonne has always had a sense of structure in his life,
from the respected reinforcement of the Children’s Home, to the
supporting strength of our entire family, and now with the ongoing
discipline of the Royal Navy.”
Bethel completed his high
school education in The Bahamas and Canada. The family attended the
induction ceremonies and were proud to note that “Davonne was elected
as head of the unit by his commanding officers and fellow recruits. He
was also given the Ganges Award as leader of the class that excelled in
all phases of training...
Freeport, Bahamas -
New Life Worship Center
is a new ministry that was launched on Nov 1st, 2009 by Min. Simeon Outten. On Sunday,
December 6th, the ministry had its first Baptismal service on Williams
Town Beach. Thirteen candidates were baptized.
Despite all that is
going on in our community, and country, people are still accepting the
call to follow Jesus Christ who is Savior and Lord.New Life Worship Center
is a new ministry that was launched on Nov 1st, 2009 by Min. Simeon Outten. On Sunday,
December 6th, the ministry held its first Baptismal Service on Williams
Town Beach. Thirteen candidates were baptised...
Freeport, Bahamas
- The Grand Bahama Port Authority Limited (GBPA), spread holiday cheer to
hundreds of excited youngsters, distributing gifts as part of the
company’s annual toy drive.
After visiting eastern Grand Bahama last year, GBPA executives and staff
members went to the west on Friday, bearing brightly packaged presents for
students of West End, and Holmes
Rock Primary
Schools...
Freeport Grand Bahama - Under the theme “Beauty from the East, A
Journey through the wetlands”, five young beauties representing four
settlements of East Grand Bahama, competed for the title of Miss East-End
2009-2010, in a pageant held at Bishop Michael Eldon School’s auditorium this
past Saturday, November 28, 2009.
The five beauties vying for the title were:
Miss
Aquatic- Tellishia Woods, a 19 year old Associate Degree Student studying Business
Administration at BTVI who represented Mather Town
Miss
Evergreen- Sharanda Roberts, a 19 year old student
at the College of the Bahamas, pursuing studies to
become a registered nurse, representing High Rock...
Freeport, Grand
Bahama – Underscoring their commitment to being a part of the Grand
Bahama community, Royal Bank of Canada held its annual customer
appreciation night at the Palm Pavilion of the Radisson Our Lucaya
Resort. “This year's reception is very important to us and we have
made every effort to ensure that this is an evening of celebration with
our clients after a very challenging year,” noted Nathaniel Beneby Jr.,
Vice President and Country Head, The Bahamas.
RBC opened their
first branch in Grand Bahama 45 years ago and they have had a
continuous presence here through good times and rough times. “We are
optimistic for 2010,” said Nathaniel Beneby Jr., Vice President and
Country Head, The Bahamas. “We believe our customers have headed our
advice and have used this year to effectively manage expenses so as to
maximize their potential - thus sustaining long term growth...
Freeport, Grand
Bahama - After a full month of no shaving, the Lucaya International
School male teachers, will end their MOVEMBER fundraiser. "It was a
great effort by the male teachers to grow their mustaches and keep them
all month no matter how itchy or ridiculous they looked," noted Phillip
McCormick, LIS History Teacher. Thanks to many generous friends and
family these men will make a contribution to the Cancer Association of
Grand Bahama to help men in their community with health issues. The LIS
teachers are hoping next year they will be able to get a lot more men
involved with Movember, so they too can become a MObro. "The more the
merrier!" said Rob Fuller, LIS Primary Coordinator, "We are also
looking to hold a huge 'shave-off' at LIS next year, where students can
make a donation to have the right to shave the mustache off their
favourite teacher...
Freeport, Bahamas - In their commitment to better the lives of young
people, the Grand Bahama Torchbearers made a donation to the Grand
Bahama Aids Awareness Committee when
they made a plea for financial assistance.
"It was important for us as a youth group to support this
initiative to
help spread the word of AIDS awareness and abstinence among our young
people," said Felix Roy Bowe Jr., President, Grand Bahama Torchbearers
Association.
From left to right in the photo of their presentation is President of the Grand Bahama Torchbearers Association,
Felix Roy Bowe Jr; Grand Bahama Aids Awareness Committee Chairperson Mrs. Mavis Ward; and the
Torchbearers Club Secretary Keila M. Wildgoose.
Freeport, Grand Bahama - Burger
King Freeport Restaurants have engaged in several YouthInitiatives
one of which is our Annual High School Speech Competition. The purpose of which
is to provide a forum that is educational and rewarding for High School
students.
On
Thursday
November 26th, 2009, Burger King sponsored its 3rd
Annual High School Speech Competition which was directed by Toastmasters
International. There were 13 participants representing 9 of the 10 high schools
on Grand Bahama on the topic:
“The Death Penalty, is it a Deterrent to
Crime...
Freeport, Grand
Bahama Island - Come out and participate on
November 28th at 8am in the
One Bahamas Fun Run Walk Push and Banner Competition starting at the
Ranfurly Circle and ending at the Freeport Rugby Football Club.
No Entry Fee (FREE) -
Register TODAY! Download forms below.
Cash Prizes will be given for First, Second and Third Place in the
following categorizes:
Pre-School, Primary & High Schools. Trophies
will be given in all other categories.
Banner entry forms should be returned to the Secretariat on or before Wednesday, 25th November, 2009...
Freeport, Grand Bahama - ‘Tis the season to
be jolly and for the 15th year of Festival Noel, the organizers are getting in
high spirits and are well on their way to making this year’s event one to
remember. Serving as the only fundraiser for the Grand Bahama branch of The
Bahamas National Trust, Bristol Wines and Spirits has once again hopped onboard
as an official sponsor; promising an even larger quantity and quality of wines
and champagnes.
Restaurants’
participating this year are retuning former Chef Noel winner, Shenanigans Irish
Pub as well as attendee favourite Joe Ret, aka the “pig man”. Trendy Island Java will also be
at the event with new comers Social Butterfly Catering Services, Livity
Vegetarian Take-Out and Juice Bar and the Catholic High School Catering
Team...
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island -
Sunland Baptist Academy celebrated 40 years in grand
style along with alumni, teachers,and administration over the weekend of November 13th to 15th, 2009. The school opened in 1969.
On
November 13th, the student donned in commemorative t-shirts went on a
Motorcade which ended back at the school where they all enjoyed a
Family Fun Night featuring food and drinks on sale, bouncy castle, games and fun.
On
November 14th they held
'Dinner Under The Stars'. Sunland School Honoree for the evening was Mrs. Della Thomas and the school also recognized past
principals and teachers who have served in structuring the fine
institution. ..
Freeport, Grand Bahama -
Hundreds of people turned out to ‘Chak Deh Phuteh’ or literally
translated, ‘To Raise the Floorboards’ at the Passage to India event
this weekend. Many came to see the exclusive fashions and dance all
night to three DJ’s in support of the Cancer Association of Grand
Bahama this Saturday night at the Grand Bahama Sailing Club.
Passage to India Fashion Show and Party was organised by a group of
Grand Bahama women who wanted something different to wear, to do
something exotic and fun for the community and to bring a new flavour
to the island...
Freeport, Grand Bahama - the month formerly known as
November, has been renamed for a moustache growing charity event to raise
awareness and funds for men’s health issues.
Mo Bros, supported by their Mo Sistas, start
Movember (November 1st) clean-shaven and then have the remainder of the month
to grow and groom their moustache. During Movember, each Mo Bro effectively
becomes a walking billboard for men’s health and, via their Mo, raises
essential funds and awareness for Movember’s men’s health partners. Men participate for Movember in the UK,
Australia, New Zealand, USA and Canada...
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - As a leading educational institution in the
Grand Bahama community since 1969,
Sunland
Baptist Academy is pleased to announce that they will be celebrating 40 years in grand style and hereby invites all alumni, teachers,and administration to their
40th Anniversary Celebration to take place over the weekend of November 13th to 15th, 2009!
On
Friday, November 13th there will be a
Motorcade starting at 12:00 Noon and ending
at Sunland School with a
Family Fun Night. Food and drinks on sale, with
Dominoes, bouncy castle, games and fun.
On
Saturday, November 14th they will have
'Dinner Under The Stars' at 7:30 pm...
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas - Everyone is wanted and welcome to come along to the
Passage to India Fashion Show and Party on Saturday,
November 14th at the Grand Bahama Sailing Club, formerly the Sir Charles Hayward Yacht Club on Main Royal Close, east on Midshipman Road. Exclusive UK fashion designer, Surinder Panesar of Sim Sui based in
Leicester, has created a special collection especially for Grand Bahama
that will feature for view and sale this weekend.
Passage to India Fashion Show and Party has been organised by a group
of Grand Bahama women who wanted something different, cool and exciting
to wear, something fabulous to enjoy and a way to raise money to buy
beds to extend the hospice care provided by the Cancer Association of
Grand Bahama...
Please help by becoming a blood donor today. Simply go to the Rand Memorial Hospital and offer to give blood. The Rand has advised that between the hours of 9am to 4pm are best.
We all expect blood to be there for us, but barely a fraction of those who can give do. Yet sooner or later, virtually all of us will face a time of great vulnerability in which we will need blood. And that time is all too often unexpected. - The Red Cross
Freeport , Bahamas
- This
year’s ‘Trash 2 Treasure’ Art Exhibition was a stunning
success, thanks to the talented efforts of high school students on
Grand Bahama
Island .
Organized by the Keep Grand
Bahama Clean (KGBC) committee and the Grand Bahama Artists Association, the
island’s students competed in two categories, junior and secondary high
school divisions. Awards for the top three exhibits in each category were
presented at an elegant Awards Ceremony hosted at the
Rand Nature
Center on
East Settlers Way...
