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News : New Providence

IBS and Marathon Bahamas partner for a winning website - Mar 18, 2010 - 9:00:02 PM

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Nassau, Bahamas – Marathon Bahamas was the brainchild of Bahamian businessman Franklyn Wilson and the race was on for a quick launch to a superb finish in just under 5 months.   What a journey it was for the players involved and it ended on February 14th in high glory due to the fact that it had over 500 registered participants including Grand Bahamian winner, Delroy Boothe who raced against seasoned local and international marathoners.  

Behind the scenes of the marathon was Integrated Business Solutions (Bahamas) Ltd. also known as IBS International.   This important player helped Marathon Bahamas stay in the lead with a high quality, interactive website that is on par with those of the Boston, New York, and Miami marathons.  

Donovan Moxey, PhD is the CEO of IBS International and a Bahamian who came highly recommended. ..

Entertainment

Bahamian film, Children of God well received at Miami Film Festival , now off to London - Mar 18, 2010 - 8:48:46 PM
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Miami, FL - The controversial Bahamian film by Kareem Mortimer screened at the Miami International Film Festival this past weekend.

"On Saturday night we packed the house and the film was very well received on Sunday we had a good crowd who stayed behind for an extensive Q and A, seeing that it was the first Bahamian film in the festival, we also got a review in the South Florida Times, and I did an interview with Film Annex and the Miami New Times," said a very pleased Mortimer after the festival.

The film will next screen in London at the Odeon Theatre for the British Film Institute and closing the London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival...

Community

Soccer For Haiti Check Presentation - Mar 18, 2010 - 7:51:35 PM

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Nassau, Bahamas - The organizers of the recent Soccer for Haiti charity event the men’s teams of the Bahamas Football Association Senior League;  Baha Juniors, Bears FC, Cavalier FC, COB, Dynamos FC, FC Nassau, Lyford Cay FC, Sharks FC and  United FC were pleased to present a check for $12500 to Mr. Brendon Watson, the President of the Bahamas Red Cross for the ongoing relief efforts in the earthquake hit nation of Haiti.

The teams came together to organize, promote and host the recent charity event that featured soccer matches between a Haitian XI, a Bahamas XI, a Jamaican XI and a Rest of the World XI as well as games, competitions, musical entertainment and a variety of food and beverages.

The organizers wish to thank the many volunteers, sponsors, artists, players, fans and many others who all came together to make the day a great success...

News : Grand Bahama

(VIDEO) Economic Injection as Circus Comes to Town - Mar 18, 2010 - 6:38:48 PM

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Freeport, Bahamas May 5 – 9, the St. George’s High School Gym will be transformed into a ‘Big Top’ as Universoul Circus comes to town. Led by ringmaster, “Casual Cal”, the Bumpin Big Show Circus promises to provide soulful, high quality entertainment for the entire family.

On hand for the announcement was event organizer, David Wallace, Soft Touch Productions, along with circus co-sponsors, the Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA), the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce and representatives from beneficiary organizations.

According to GBPA’s Business Development Manager – Derek Newbold, the highly-anticipated circus has the prospect to impact local businesses.  “This project has the capacity to greatly benefit the small business community of Grand Bahama by generating economic activity locally.

News : International

(VIDEO) Earth Hour 2010: March 27 from 8:30 to 9:30pm - Mar 18, 2010 - 6:20:20 PM
 
Turn out your Light - Show Support!

In 2009 hundreds of millions of people around the world showed their support by turning off their lights for one hour.

Earth Hour 2010 will continue to be a global call to action to every individual, every business and every community. A call to stand up, to show leadership and be responsible for our future.

Pledge your support here and turn off your lights for one hour, Earth Hour, 8.30pm, Saturday 27th March 2010.

It’s Showtime! Show what can be done...

Community

(PHOTOS) Olivia Lockhart wins Miss C.O.B. 2010 - Mar 18, 2010 - 6:10:03 PM

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Nassau, Bahamas - College of the Bahamas held their pageant for Miss COB under the theme, "Flowers of Paradise" on March 14th at their Performing Arts Center and the winner was 19 year old COB student Olivia Lockhart (Miss Amyrillis) who is a Biochemistry major. The 2nd Runner Up was Jasmine Forbes and 3rd Runner Up was Elnicka Gibson .

The event was organize by Stefanie Michelle Collie and Sherrelle Duncombe and hosted by Jillian Russell and Keith O. Major IICo-chair for the pageant were Sherrelle Duncombe and Stefanie Michelle Collie.  Special guest appearances were made by Bahamian recording artist Sketch and Bahamian comedian Miss Daisy.  There was also a Martial Arts presentation ''Mister Mystery" and a
dance selection by Move Institute...

News : Grand Bahama

Michael A. Weber appointed new GM at Our Lucaya - Mar 18, 2010 - 3:50:54 PM

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Lucaya, Grand Bahama, The Bahamas -  Veteran hotelier and seasoned industry professional, Michael Weber has been appointed General Manager for Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort in Freeport Grand Bahama.

“We are very excited about Mr. Weber’s appointment and confident that his demonstrated level of success and proven track record in the sales and marketing field, particularly at this crucial time in the tourism industry will no doubt propel the resort forward,” said Raymond Chow, Group Managing Director of Harbour Plaza Hotels & Resorts, which manages the resort.

Mr. Weber has spent more than twenty years in hospitality management serving as General Manager for upscale 4 and 5 star resorts including il Lugano Luxury Suite Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Coral Hospitality in Islamorada...

News : Bahamas Information Services Updates

Sunland Baptist School Students and Teachers pay a courtesy call on the Governor General‏ - Mar 18, 2010 - 3:47:35 PM
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Nassau, The Bahamas - Students and teachers from Grand Bahama’s Sunland Baptist School in Grand Bahama pose with Governor General His Excellency Arthur D Hanna (standing centre front row) during a courtesy call at Government House, Wednesday, March 17, 2010. 

(BIS photo/Derek Smith...

News : Bahamas Information Services Updates

Minister of National Security welcomes Commanding General of the Rhode Island National Guard‏ - Mar 18, 2010 - 3:38:08 PM
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Nassau, Bahamas - Minister of National Security the Hon Tommy Turnquest welcomes Major General Robert Bray, Adjutant General and Commanding General of the Rhode Island National Guard.  Major General Bray presented Minister Turnquest with the Seal of Adjutant General from the State of Rhode Island. 

Pictured from left: Timothy Brown, Deputy Chief of Mission US Embassy; Major General Bray; Minister Turnquest and Permanent Secretary, Missouri Sherman-Peter...

News : Bahamas Information Services Updates

The Bahamas takes the Chair at a ceremony in Washington DC - Mar 18, 2010 - 3:34:19 PM

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WASHINGTON, DC -- National Security Minister the Hon Tommy Turnquest assumed the chairmanship of the 10th Regular Session of the Inter-American Committee against Terrorism (CICTE) – an arm of the Organization of American States – at a ceremony in Washington DC on Wednesday evening. It is the first time The Bahamas has chaired the Committee.  

The Bahamas was elected by acclamation to chair the committee through March 2011, after having served as Vice Chair to Mexico over the last year. Colombia nominated The Bahamas, citing among other things the country’s “widespread activity” in support of Mexico’s chairmanship as reason to support The Bahamas in the position of chairman. Canada, a major contributor to the OAS and the CICTE, seconded the nomination...

News : Bahamas Information Services Updates

West Grand Bahama’s Local Government set to honour outgoing Administrator - Mar 18, 2010 - 3:30:43 PM

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EIGHT MILE ROCK, Grand Bahama -- Members of the Local Government Townships in the West Grand Bahama District and members of statutory boards will hold two events for retiring Family Island Administrator, Rufus Johnson this weekend.  

Chief Councillor for the West Bahamas District, Marjorie Darville said, “We want to first call on God’s grace and so we will be attending church as a unit on Sunday.  We will assemble at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Eight Mile Rock for the 11:00 a.m. service.

“From there, we will travel to Everlena Reception Hall in Deadman’s Reef for a special luncheon where we will pay tribute to Mr Johnson in a more tangible way,” she said.  

Minister of State for Lands and Local Government the Hon Byron Woodside will be the featured speaker at the luncheon...

News : International

Kendrick Kemp moves into Talent Finals at Mr. World - Mar 18, 2010 - 3:28:38 PM

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South Korea - Mr World sports challengers faced the Muju Mountain climb in treacherous conditions. They set off early in the gondola which took them 1522m above sea level. When they got to the top of the mountain in the cable car they faced a steep climb to the peak with icy rocks and rugged terrain to navigate. The teams showed fantastic work rate to reach the top and even more to get down the slippery slopes. The hungry contestants came back for lunch before heading out again for the second stage of the Sports with the Paintball and ATV challenge.

Talent Finals took place today at Gyeongju and Kendrick performed traditional dance, whereupon the Mr. World Facebook page said, "
Bahamas steps on stage performing a high energy, high tempo dance routine, and the crowd is really enjoying this.. ."

Entertainment : getMusic Productions by TaDa

Bahamian Recording Artist, TaDa Visits Bahamas Consulate General in Atlanta - Mar 18, 2010 - 2:59:53 PM
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Atlanta, Georgia - Bahamian recording artist TaDa recently paid a courtesy call to the Bahamas Consulate General of Atlanta, while visiting a number of recording studios in the area.  In early February 'TaDa gave a farewell performance at Uptown Lounge before leaving the country indefinitely.  Her voice can be heard by millions of viewers throughout the world on the recent “Its Better in The Bahamas” TV ad campaign by the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism. TaDa is pictured (left) with  Katherine B. Smith, JP, the Consul General for The Bahamas in Atlanta (right).

News : New Providence

S.T.R.A.W. Inc.'s Center for Young Women’s 6th Annual Girls Leadership Conference - March 19th - Mar 18, 2010 - 2:43:08 PM
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Nassau, Bahamas - Having established itself as the premier conference for teen girls and young women, S.T.R.A.W. Inc. ™ Center for Young Women’s 6th Annual Girls Leadership Conference will be held once again on Friday 19 March 2010.  The one-day leadership event will be held at SuperClubs Breezes Resort, Nassau, New Providence.  This year’s theme is “IRON CHEF:YOU!”

The event will feature an official opening ceremony to be attended by Hon. Charles Maynard, MP (Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture), who will give the keynote address.  The ceremony will be moderator by Therena Cunningham, President, S.T.R.A.W. Inc. ™ Center for Young Women...

Community : Service Organizations

Please vote for The Humane Society of Grand Bahama in the Shelter Challenge! - Mar 18, 2010 - 2:34:32 PM

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Help  The Humane Society of Grand Bahama  win a $10,000 grant!

Vote for us at www.theanimalrescuesite.com and we could win $10,000 to help pets in need.

The Animal Rescue Site is hosting a special challenge for eligible Petfinder.com member shelter and rescue groups. The grand prize is a $10,000 grant, and they will be awarding many other grants to rescue groups with the most votes — a total of $100,000 in grants for animal welfare organizations...

Sales & Promotions : Lucianos & Le Med Restaurants

Luciano's of Port Lucaya - Prix Fixe Menu - Mar 18, 2010 - 2:15:23 PM

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Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas -  We present our Prix Fixe Menu (fixed menu) available at Luciano's of Port Lucaya all evening long.

You enjoy choice of Soup or Salad; choice of Half Roast Chicken/Grouper Fillet/Prime Rib of Beef/Grilled 'Minute' New York Strip/Duck Breast Poivrade; all with vegetables and potatoes; and then enjoy a choice of Ice Cream or Sorbet for dessert.

All for only $29.50 + 15% service charge

View the complete Prix Fixe Menu within, available all evening ...

Community : Service Organizations : Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas

Shaken Not Stirred – A Rotary & Rotaract Club of East Nassau Fundraiser - Mar 18, 2010 - 2:10:42 PM

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Nassau, Bahamas - To all 00 agents   (For Your Eyes Only ):

Your mission is to attend this event and prevent enemy agents from acquiring precious and valuable items by outbidding them for the items on offer. Join us at the Rotary and Rotaract Club of East Nassau's Shaken Not Stirred fundraiser.

Date: Saturday, March 20th, 18:30 hours

Location: Luciano's of Chicago Restaurant

Be sure to represent MI6 well by spending lots of money and uncover the enemy plot while having had a fantastic evening at the auction, gaming tables and on the dance floor. 

A Taste Of The Bahamas

A Bahamas Citizenship: Not as Easy as you Might Think - Mar 18, 2010 - 1:40:38 PM

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Obtaining a Bahamas citizenship is not as easy as you might think. Even if you were born in the Bahamas, it does not mean that you are entitled to citizenship. There are many strict rules and regulations in the Constitution of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, dated July 10, 1973, with regard to a Bahamian citizenship.

It is possible to acquire a Bahamian citizenship if you have resided in the Bahamas for an extended period of time (approximately 6 to 9 years) and have lived there for a minimum of 12 consecutive months.

Your chances of obtaining citizenship are even greater if you plan to remain in the country permanently and know the Bahamian language and customs. You must also be a law-abiding resident and an individual of ‘good’ character...

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