Miss Universe 2009, the 58th Miss Universe pageant will be held at the Atlantis on Paradise Island in Nassau, Bahamas on August 23rd, 2009. The pageant takes the contestants also to the Abaco and Grand Bahama.
The presentation show, rehearsal, dress rehearsal and the grand final will take place at the Imperial Ballroom at Atlantis.
Enclosed is the full
Schedule of Events from local tours, rehearsals and photo shoots...
Also enclosed is a
VIDEO presentation for the upcoming pageant....
OTTAWA, Canada - The internationally renowned Bahamas National Youth Choir will be performing in Ottawa Sunday, July 12, Monday July 13, and Tuesday, July 14th at various locations.
The Bahamas National Youth Choir was founded in 1983 and since then hundreds of young people have passed through the program. The Choir has sung in twenty languages, produced nine CDs, traveled to seventeen countries on four continents, appearing at the Kennedy Centre in Washington, Carnegie Hall in New York, the Moscow Conservatory, the London Barbican, the Beijing Symphony Hall, the Royal Swazi Theatre in Swaziland and has performed for Queen Elizabeth and Dr. Nelson Mandela. Last year, they competed in Vienna at the World Choir Championship against over 20,000 singers from 93 countries and were rewarded with two silver medals!
The
Northern Bahamas Bodybuilding Championships are set for
July 4 at the Regency Theatre and it is shaping up to be an extremely competitive show. With the National championships two weeks later in Nassau, the Grand Bahama show will give athletes (and fans) a chance to see what they can possibly improve on within two weeks.
"Close to 30 athletes have said that they will compete in this year's show
Summer Junkanoo starts today in Nassau - Jul 4, 2009 - 7:55:12 AM Nassau, The Bahamas -
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Junkanoo Summer over the years has become a Bahamian staple," said
Ferguson. "Every year Bahamians look forward to Junkanoo Summer and we
expect this year to have the same amount of local participation."
Summer Junkanoo runs
July 4, 11, 18, and 25 at Woodes Rodgers Wharf with live Bahamian bands, traditional dances, local craft and literuture, Bahamian foods, heritage contests and more. And the star of the show — Junkanoo, will shine throughout the day and night with street dancing and a rushout at 10 p.m.
NASSAU, Bahamas - The Bahamas joined the United States of America in celebrating its 233rd Anniversary, commemorating this year the life and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln.
A ceremony was held at Liberty Overlook, the US ambassador’s residence, Sandford Drive, July 2.
“The Bahamas and the United States are good friends and over the years we have shared a very cordial and mutually beneficial relationship, a relationship we cherish,” said Governor General, His Excellency Arthur D Hanna in his address...
Nassua, Bahamas -
Minister of Health, Dr the Hon. Hubert Minnis, welcomed a
delegation from Gems Radio 105.9 FM in a courtesy call, July 2nd.
The
purpose of the visit was to promote a live radio talk show. Pictured
left
are Dr Baldwin Carey, Ministry of Health; Camille Johnson, Permanent
Secretary; the Minister, Dr. Minnis; Armstrong Williams, international
radio talk show host;
Gems executives Debbie Bartlett and Cyprianna McWeeney, and Murray
Calson. (BIS
photo/Patrick Hanna)...
The Bahamas -
Locally and
internationally issued VISA and VISA PLUS cards are now accepted at all Fidelity Bank
ATMs which are located in Nassau, Freeport and Abaco. “Our Fidelity Bank ATM’s can now
process any VISA card
issued here or abroad, ” explained Ms. Heatherdawn Blake‐Brown, Director, Fidelity Bank Card Services. “Now that we have expanded the existing nationwide
VISA & VISA PLUS ATM network both residents and tourists have an even wider selection of
ATM’s to withdraw their
funds...
NASSAU, Bahamas – With the theme ‘Towards a common loftier goal’, The Bahamas is celebrating 36 years of Independence.
Many activities to commemorate that historic event on
July 10, 1973 have been planned.
“In the spirit of unity, let us pursue the loftier goal of peace and goodwill,” said Governor General, his Excellency Arthur Hanna, in his Independence Day message.
Read more of his message and view the SCHEDULE of EVENTS...
Grand Bahama Island – Where could travelers choose to sleep at one resort, feast on fresh local seafood and steaks at restaurants, snorkel and scuba dive top coral reefs, kayak through mangroves, sail and enjoy cocktails on the ocean at sunset and do it all without opening their wallets?
Nowhere, until now, with the launch of
the first all-inclusive island destination.
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism has teamed up with the Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board to unveil
Club Grand Bahama – a flexible, affordable travel (or holiday) experience that has redefined the “all-inclusive” vacation.
Beginning July 2nd, 2009, travelers can book a getaway to Grand Bahama Island with absolute freedom of choice: deciding for themselves where to stay, eat and play for one set price. Breaking the mold on the traditional, individual resort all-inclusive vacation, Club Grand Bahama guests select accommodations at one of five resorts, including the conveniently located Port Lucaya Resort & Yacht Club, the boutique Flamingo Bay Resort & Marina, oceanfront resorts Our Lucaya Reef Village and the Radisson at Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort, or charmingly decorated harbor-side Pelican Bay at Lucaya Hotel...
The Freeport News - Government officials have already erected signs notifying residents of Williams Town of their decision to place Grand Bahama's new cruise ship facility in that settlement.
The sign, which has been in place for more than a week, reads: "Take notice that pursuant to section 4 of the Acquisition of Land Act... it appears to the Minister responsible for the acquisition and disposition of lands (Hubert Ingraham) that the land described ... is likely to be needed for the public purpose of promoting the tourist traffic of The Bahamas and providing increased harbour and dock facilities and for uses related hereto..."
Grand Bahama Island -Shelly Carey and Tru Music to perform at the next Jazzy Saturdaysat SaborRestaurant & Bar, Pelican Bay Hotel. Dance the night away with this popular featured band on Saturday, July 4th.
The show begins at 7:30 and goes until 9:30 pm.
Sabor is the island's newest and freshest place to savor all the tastes of the tropical. With its innovative fusion menu and Latin beat, Sabor is one of the hottest restaurants in the Bahamas.
Nassau, Bahamas –
The current economic crunch will not last forever and the Bahamas’ infrastructure “must be in good condition” when the economy rebounds, Public Works and Transport Minister Neko C. Grant said, July 2.
Minister Grant was responding to comments by Senator Allyson Maynard-Gibson during her contribution to the debate in the Senate on a Bill for an Act to Amend the Cruise Ship’s Overnighting Incentives Act on Wednesday.
She criticized the government for, among other things, its plans to continue with the Nassau Harbor dredging despite the global economic downturn...
Nassau, New Providence - The Bahamas Prime Minister, the Rt. Honourable Hubert A Ingraham is pictured July 2, at Lynden Pindling International Airport, New Providence, with Commissioner of Police Reginald Ferguson, reviewing working papers for the meeting of Caricom Heads in Guyana.
CARICOM is an organisation of 15 Caribbean nations and dependencies. CARICOM's main purposes are to promote economic integration and cooperation among its members, to ensure that the benefits of integration are equitably shared, and to coordinate foreign policy.
The Bahamas Baseball Federation (BBF) recently
released the names of the young men who will represent The Bahamas at
the 2009 Latin American
PONY Caribbean Zone Baseball Tournament in Gurabo, Puerto Rico.
The tournament, which is hosted by PONY Baseball Inc., will cater to
young men from 15-16 years old. Team Bahamas, which placed third at
last year's championships, departs New Providence on Monday, July 6 at
9:00 p.m. on American Eagle, for the tournament which will run through
Sunday, July 12...
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island – A weekend full of magic and comedy is in store for all ages July 3rd and 4th in Grand Bahama as world class entertainers bringing their talents to the island.
The weekend will kick off on Friday, July 3, when a full complement of talented comedians will bring a night of laughs and fun for the older crowd at the Our Lucaya Convention Centre ballroom.
Saturday, July 4, will be a day of kid-focused fun with a world-renowned magician, exciting juggler, and two favourite cartoon characters appearing live on stage...
Bahamians are encouraged to enter and win in the Miss Universe Sweepstakes! This competition is open from July 1st to 31st.
Win King and Queen of the Universe; Universal Beauty Makeover; Pageant Party in My Universe; Building Blocks of the Universe; Princess of the Universe (ages 8 - 15 years); and Best Island in the Universe.
Bahamians are warm and hospitable people and are known for giving our visitors the royal treatment. Given these trying economic times, tell us how you feel we can improve on this? Hawaiians say “Aloha”, Israelis say “Shalom”, Jamaicans say “E’ry t’ing irie” - is there a sentimental word, phrase or slogan in the Bahamian dialect that would convey our welcoming spirit?
Watch a VIDEO presentation from Tourism Today explaining the Sweepstakes...
The Freeport News -
Nassau, The Bahamas -
Nassau, Bahamas –
The current economic crunch will not last forever and the Bahamas’ infrastructure “must be in good condition” when the economy rebounds, Public Works and Transport Minister Neko C. Grant said, July 2.
The Bahamas Baseball Federation (BBF) recently
released the names of the young men who will represent The Bahamas at
the 2009 Latin American
