Arts & Culture

Junkanoo Summer Festival - Begins July 3rd at Taino Beach! - Jul 3, 2008 - 6:51:59 PM

Grand Bahama Island - It's the second year that Junkanoo Summer Festival is being celebrated in its new location at Taino Beach and you don't want to miss the family fun and excited, all mixed with authentic Bahamian culture and entertainment each Thursday night from 6pm to 11pm.

For those of you that haven’t yet attended, this is a memorable event that you will not regret; the ambience is second to none. Junkanoo Summer Festival takes place every Thursday on Taino Beach. There’s lots of authentic Bahamian food that you won’t find anywhere else available, a massive concert stage with Live Music, Dancing and so much more. A major highlight of the evening is a live Junkanoo Rush out!

Click [Read more...] to view the Schedule for July 3rd....

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News : Bahamas Information Services Updates

Book Presented to the Govenor General - Jul 3, 2008 - 12:21:02 PM

NASSAU, Bahamas -- Mrs. Cheryl Strachan presented a book called "Flying with Pride" to the Governor General His Excellency Arthur D. Hanna at Government House, Wednesday, July 2, 2008.

Pictured from left are Pamela Lowe, Jacquelyn Dean, His Excellency, Mrs. Cheryl Strachan and Mr. O. Strachan. (BIS Photo/Derek Smith)

Events Calendars : Special Events

Transformers Youth Leadership Event - July 2 - 6 - Jul 3, 2008 - 8:57:52 AM

"The Transformers" - Romans 12:2 (Do Not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.

July 2nd to 6th at The Diplomat Centre, Carmichael Road, New Providence. Brought to you by Bahamas Faith Ministries.

Conference, boat cruises, and concerts. Click [Read more...] to see the full paged flyer and get more info...

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The Bahamas' Top Dance Crew Competition - July 5th - Jul 3, 2008 - 8:51:13 AM

The crowd is the judge at this exciting dance competition put on by Island Entertainment and The Baker Boyz on Saturday, July 5th at Queen E Sports Centre. Doors at 5pm.

Step up or Shup up! $5,000 in cash prizes. $500 cash for the best dressed Independence outfit.

Click [Read more...] for ticket information...

Arts & Culture : National Art Gallery (NAGB)

NAGB July Activities - Announcing the NEW Summer Concert Series! - Jul 3, 2008 - 6:46:09 AM

July is PACKED with events for you at the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas in New Providence.  There is something for everyone!  

Four fantastic films in the Brazilian Summer Series; the NEW Summer Concert Series features Ancient Man, Ronnie Butler, Elon Moxey, and the Dicey Doh Singers; a Historic Places and Spaces feature; an Artists Forum and don't miss the new NE4 Exhibition opening July 9th!

Click [Read more...] to view the full information poster...

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Rotaract Club of Freeport presents "A Pink & White Affair" - Jul 3, 2008 - 5:22:45 AM

The Rotary Club of Freeport in affiliation with The Cancer Association of Grand Bahama presents, "A Pink and White Affair - A Night of Pure Elegance".

Saturday, July 5th, 'beachside' at the Xanadu Beach  Hotel.

Dress in Pink and/or White. Entertainment by DJ and Live Band. Raffles, give-aways all night long. Click to view the full sized flyer...

Sales & Promotions : Pelican Bay Hotel

Pelican Bay at Lucaya Hosts Employees and Family to 3rd Annual Fun Day - Jul 2, 2008 - 8:53:36 PM

Grand Bahama Island, The Bahamas --   Pelican Bay at Lucaya hosted some 45 employees and their families at its Third Annual Family Fun Day Picnic at Banana Bay Saturday past.   Employees and their children were feted to a full afternoon of food, drink and music.  

“The Pelican Bay Family Fun Day Picnic is designed as a team building event to create deeper relationships between employees and also bring out children to enjoy an afternoon of fun,” said Mrs. Judy Duncombe, Director Human Resources.   The event was spearheaded by Mrs. Della Bridgewater, front office manager, Giovanni Sands, Maintenance Manager and Mrs. Duncombe.

A number of employees were presented with various awards.   Amongst those persons being recognized for outstanding performance were: Mrs. Evelyn Sands who had no sick days off since the resort’s new ownership, Sundt AB, became effective in May 2005...

Sales & Promotions : City Markets

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News : Bahamas Information Services Updates

Enhancing Visitor Safety - Jul 2, 2008 - 8:22:58 PM

NASSAU , Bahamas -- Protecting visitors and the places they frequent remains “a matter of priority for the Government,” Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, A. Missouri Sherman-Peter said.

She was addressing the recent Grand Bahama Security Council’s third annual symposium on behalf of Minister of National Security the Hon. O A T “Tommy” Turnquest.

“Crime and security initiatives yield best results when they are the product of cooperation and collaboration,” said Mrs. Sherman-Peter. “Countering crime and criminality is everybody’s business”...

Sales & Promotions : Old Bahama Bay Hotel

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Opportunities

Casting call for short film, "The Incident" - Jul 2, 2008 - 8:08:50 PM

Nassau, Bahamas - A ll actors, professional and amateur. Small Art Pictures and Marble Head Films are seeking actors for the upcoming short film project entitled "The Incident".

Auditions to take place on Saturday, July 5th at Michael Eldon Bldg, COB campus, Oakes Field. 10am to 1:30pm; 3pm to 5pm. You are encouraged to collect copies of sides prior to audtioning.

“The Incident” centers around a young Bahamian male named Odarion involved in a shooting in and around Nassau's inner city. Odarion, a young man who is seeking to save face after being dumped by his girlfriend, shoots Anton, the new object of her affections in a fit of jealousy.   However, his actions not only affect him but others known an unknown to him.   Told from five different points of view..."

Sales & Promotions

Dolly Madison, Ace Paint: Corporate & home user endorsements - Jul 2, 2008 - 5:46:22 PM
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - Bahamians have stepped up to the plate to endorse Dolly Madison Home Center's Ace Paint "Color Your Life" department as their location of choice when they need to purchase paint and painting supplies for all of their various paint jobs from hotels to homes; they echo the sentiments that "Ace is the Place."

The quality of Ace Paint products, combined with knowledgeable and friendly customer service, rank as the main reasons for the enthusiastic endorsements...

Community : Grand Bahama

Video - Rotary Club of GB Sunrise raises funds to purchase vests for RBPF - Jul 2, 2008 - 5:07:13 PM

The Rotary Club of GB Sunrise Protect The Protectors program has already raised funds to purchase 80 Protective Vests for  The Royal Bahamas Police Force to date, with  just 7 days left in the program.  The fund raising project is all part of "Police Appreciation Week" which will culminate on July 5th at the Rotary Club Of Grand Bahama Sunrise “Protect The Protectors  Rib Fest” at Seahorse Plaza from 12 – 6pm with entertainment by the Royal Bahamas Police Band and demonstrations by Royal  Bahamas  Police and Fire Departments.

Click [Read more...] to watch the TV Commercial for the event.

The Rib tickets are being sold by members of The Rotary Club of GB Sunrise and Royal Bahamas Police Force for $12 for a delicious Rack of Ribs, Yams and Cole slaw.  All of the proceeds of this event are to raise funds for purchasing protective vests for the Police force which are so desperately needed...