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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
2014 news story photo highlights...
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The Bahamas Weekly is pleased to present an Overview and Year in Review of our
Top Stories of 2014!
We also present a year in photos.
Predominantly, 2014 was impacted by the power of social media... much of what we read was channeled and viewed there first. Due to its instant nature much news was generated through this medium, and most notably through Facebook.
In 2014 we prepared for VAT, passed the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities) Bill, passed the Gaming Bill, tabled the Petroleum Act, implemented a new Immigration Policy, worried about Ebola, and the Marriott franchised Atlantis. The Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival was announced and launched. It was the year Canine Distemper hit Nassau and Bahamian Rock Iguanas were smuggled out of the country. Many got involved across the archipelago with the 242 Colour Runs, we beat a world record for most conch shells blown at one time; and we took part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge!
While we called for Freedom of Information, there was the NSA spying story and we wondered if our cell phone were being tapped. FATCA came into effect and there was the Bank of the Bahamas bailout.
The Bahamas Weekly's biggest 'news day' and 'news week' in our eight year history fell on and after the November 9th plane crash in Grand Bahama Island that took the lives of 9 people including Dr. Myles Munroe.
Some of 2014's highlights in film, arts and entertainment
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2014 held many historic moments!
As for film, the first Bahamian actor ever to be captured on film, Bert Williams was recognized in America as a "Pioneer" in film. Chris Pinder was nominated for an Emmy. The documentary,
Black Moses on the life and times of Sir Lynden Oscar Pindling by Travolta Cooper screened at the Cannes Film Festival and went on to screen in New York, LA, and Atlanta. Kareem Mortimer won the AMAA 2014 Award for Best Diaspora Short with his film
Passage. Rosemary C. Hanna’s released her historic film, Pictorial History and Memories of Nassau’s Over the Hill. Marion Bethel’s
Womanish Ways screened in Canada. Bahamian filmmaker Jarrod A Knowles announced his new Film Festival to be held 2015 in Florida.
Every Child Counts, the poignant and touching documentary about a school in The Bahamas providing an educational opportunity for children with special needs, premiered at the 29th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. Filmmaker Travolta Cooper's movie review online show,
The Cinemas moved to NB12 and successfully negotiated the airing on TEMPO TV for 2015.
In Arts and Entertainment Ronnie Butler was inducted into the Caribbean Hall of Fame. Baha Men's “Night and Day,” was selected for the official FIFA World Cup album. Cooling Waters held their 50th Anniversary Gospel Concert. Nassau's HD Boyz traveled to NYC to compete as the first Bahamians in Battle of the Beats. Barz Noble of The Bahamas stood out as a leader in nominations at Marlin Caribbean Music Awards. Bahamas All-Star Marching Band marched in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. John Cox was appointed the Creative Arts Director for Baha Mar, and Jamaal Rolle, "The Celebrity Artist" went to Rome to present a portrait to the Pope. Tavares Strachan was named one of the 6 hottest living artists by international art advisor. Artist Kishan Munroe unveiled, “Swan Song of the Flamingo” exhibit. See our full year in Entertainment HERE. AND our year in Arts & Culture HERE.
It was a big year for sports!
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In Sports The Bahamas hosted the IAAF World Relays as well as the Star Sailor League Championships returned for a second run; the Grand Bahama Regatta got back on track; and the inaugural Popeyes Bahamas Bowl took place. In swimming Vanderpool-Wallace had a huge year - she ranked highest in Caribbean medalists at the CAC Games with 4 gold medals and took a silver in Scotland at the Commonwealth Games; Joanna Evans won two silver in swimming at the CAC's; we had several players move into the baseball major leagues; our Bahamas judo athletes competed at the World Jr. Championships and took gold at the Florida Yudanshakai (Black Belt tournament); Khyle Higgs took gold in discuss at CAC Jr. Championships; the U16 water polo team took silver at the Carifta Games, where we also took a gold and silver in Chess; Chris Brown took silver and Shaunae Miller won bronze at the IAAF Indoors in Poland; we broke ground on the Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium; Grand Bahama hosted the Caribbean Little League Regional Championships, we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Bahamas' first Olympic gold medal in 1964 by Sir Durward Knowles and the late Cecil Cooke; and the Men's 4X400 Team took silver at the Commonwealth Games. See our full year in Sports HERE.
Fashion highlights...
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In Fashion, Islands of the World Fashion Showcase made a comeback; Theodore Elyett’s Orchidnized Chaos collection showed at London Fashion Week and won a Caribbean Style & Culture Award of Excellence in Fashion Innovation in Washington; designer Richie McCoy debuted his swimwear collection, ‘Androgynous’ in California; the Hardour Collection went international and its designer Anthea Bullard was recognized in Washington with a Caribbean Style & Culture Award of Excellence in Fashion Innovation; Javotte Bethel wowed the nation with the Miss Universe Bahamas winning costume "Sea Goddess" and later honoured women in a fashion Event of a Lifetime; and models that were in the spotlight were Ajayi Ballentine Clarke, Kendrick Kemp, Pedro Mejias, Kenneth Kerr, Tomii Culmer, Patricka Ferguson, and Shavon Nottage. Check out our Focus on Fashion section HERE.
Books from The Bahamas...
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Books that we looked at were:
Sammy the Snail, Captain of Industry, Island Dreams, My Three Men, Risk, The Corkscrew Life, Heaven's Light, Prophetic Birthing, Praying for Families, Ready for Repositioning, The Fight of My Life is Wrapped up in My Father, Threads in the Tapestry, The Great Bahamas Hurricane of 1929 - The Story of the Greatest Bahamian Hurricane of the 20th Century, and
Man Under a Microscope.
Unfortunately crime was at an all time high. You can review all of the
Royal Bahamas Police Reports here.
In Remembrance, gone but not forgotten. Only some of those we lost in 2014..
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In Remembrance... only some of those we lost: Winston 'Gus' Cooper, Deaconess Ceaserinia Hepburn SC, Edmund Moxey, Dr. Earle M.W. Francis, Brad Lundy, A. Edward Ellis, Samuel “Sam” Haven, Keith “Seven Footer” Mullings, Latore Mackey, Warren J. Levarity, Pastor Dr. Myles Munroe, Ruth Munroe, Dr. Richard Pinder, Maureen Duvalier, Pastor Lavard 'Manifest' Parks, Radel Parks, Calvin Cooper, Frahkan Cooper, James "Jim" Wood, and Lawrence Hugo Glinton. Respectfully, there were many others... See Obituaries / Condolences HERE.
Here's The Bahamas Weekly's 2014 TOP STORIES in chronological order, looking back from December through January in areas of sports, business, politics, community, crime, fashion, arts and entertainment and more... These were chosen by their historical value, uniqueness, and readership activity:
DECEMBER
Bahamasair pilot "sick-out"
VAT Rules released by Bahamas Government
McWeeney presents credentials to Pope Francis
Cable Bahamas Suspends Local Talent
Designer Javotte Bethel honours Bahamian women through fashion explosion
Roberts: Watson well aware of foreign bribery charge involving BEC
Bahamas QC presents alleged whistleblower beating by Immigration
Bahamas Senior Immigration Officer Placed on Administrative Leave
Hon. Fred Mitchell: GBHRA comments “criminally libelous”
Travel Advisory for Bahamians in Light of Miami Demonstrations
Bahamas Minister of Financial Services Resigns
Hon. Fred Mitchell's Statement to OAS Permanent Council on Bahamas Immigration
One Family wins Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade
Legislative Regime for Bahamas Petroleum Exploration Tabled
Diplomatic Farewell for Dr. Myles Munroe and his Wife Ruth
Bahamas Disability Legislation to 'Shift' Cultural Attitudes Towards PWDs
Results of the Bahamas 2014 Junior Junkanoo
Fred Smith: Legislation on new immigration policy will be challenged in court
2014 news story photo highlights...
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NOVEMBER
Dr. Myles Munroe among 9 dead in Grand Bahama plane crash
4 gold medals for Vanderpool-Wallace at CAC Games in Mexico
Bahamas Celebration cruise ship runs aground off Grand Bahama
Island of the World Fashion Showcase makes a comeback!
Bahamian production team The HD Boyz make history
All-Star Marching Band marches in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Bahamian filmmaker creates new festival in Florida
Cosby takes show to Bahamas amid trouble at home
Bahamas Red Cross Center for the Deaf Celebrates its 50th Anniversary
BFM Global Leadership Forum opens in Grand Bahama
Bahamas baseball advances with groundbreaking of Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium
Prime Minister Christie celebrates 40 years as Parliamentarian
40 Years of The Bahamas and Cuba Diplomatic Relations
Bahamas Gov't says, Amnesty International is badly mistaken
Bahamas Gov't Establishes Company to Take Control of Commercial Loans in Default at Bank of The Bahamas
PM Christie Launches Cellular Mobile Network Request for Proposals
Group seeking to buy Port Lucaya working with Bahamas Government
Bahamas responds to Florida State Representative on boycott remarks
2014 news story photo highlights...
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OCTOBER
BREEF's Underwater Museum an Ecotourism 1st for the Bahamas
Ronnie Butler Inducted Into the Caribbean Hall of Fame
Australian finishes record swim between Eleuthera and New Providence
PAHO Representative Applauds Bahamas' Efforts to Protect Against Ebola
Bahamas Against Sexual Violence & Child Abuse Hold Demonstration at Rawson Square
Bahamas National Insurance Marks 40 Years
Bahamas Teams Up to Select National Baseball Players
Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs Holds Successful Diplomatic Week
Sale of British Colonial Hilton Signals More Jobs for Bahamians
Bahamian Actor Bert Williams Recognized As “Pioneer” In American Film
Bahamas Governor General calls on Queen Elizabeth II
Tribute to Bahamas Olympic Gold Winners, Sir Durward and Cecil Cooke
Bahamas Girl Guide Leaders Thanked at 100 Year Celebration
Pompey Museum Reopens in Nassau
Minister Mitchell responds to Shanty Town dweller comments
Bimini SuperFast begins service from Fort Lauderdale
2014 news story photo highlights...
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SEPTEMBER
Bahamian rock iguanas poached, and smuggled out of the country
(Photos) TBN exposes Grand Bahama to 1 billion people with GB broadcast
Bahamians Take Gold at Florida Judo Tournament
(Video) Hon Fred Mitchell statement at United Nations General Assembly
Andre Rollins, MP statement on NB 12 interview
Fort Charlotte Comes Alive with Period Costumes, Thanks to Historic Bahamas Foundation Council Support for AMMC
Bahamas official visit set for Commonwealth Secretary General
Bahamas PM Gives United Nation's Climate Summit Statement
Iguanas Taken from Bahamas, Released Back into the Wild
Reported case of Ebola in The Bahamas on the internet “Bogus”
Hon. Fred Mitchell statement on new Bahamas Immigration policies
Prime Minister Christie's Gaming Bill House Communication Closing Remarks
Bahamas Department of Social Services Celebrates 50 Years
Bahamas Ministry of Finance Comments on Moody’s Rating Action
Impact of Clifton oil pollution
2014 news story photo highlights...
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AUGUST
Bahamas Crisis Centre statement on Referendum and Bills to Amend the Constitution
Heritage Museum of The Bahamas is Nassau's Newest Attraction
BTC majority shareholding transfer final announces PM Christie
Grand Bahama Island plane crash: 4 reported dead
Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival Officially Launched
Ronnie Butler Honoured in Statue Unveiling Ceremony
Starter Kits for Carnival Bahamas Costumes Received
Bahamas' Henry Delauze takes bronze at Youth Olympic Games
Grand Bahama's Joanna Evans takes bronze at Youth Olympic Games
Swift represents The Bahamas well at the World Masters Championships
New President for The College of The Bahamas
Meliá Nassau Beach Details Phase 1 of $19 Million Renovation Plan
Bahamas Mens 4 X 400 Take Silver at Commonwealth Games
Bahamas Female Parliamentarians on Constitutional Referendum Campaign
75th Anniversary of the World's First Undersea Post Office
Bahamas Constitution Bills to Send “Clear Message’ Internationally
Bahamas defeats Curacao 3-0 in first match at CONCACAF Girls’ Under-15 Championship in Cayman
2014 news story photo highlights...
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JULY
Bahamas breaks world record for most conchs blown at one time
Dame Marguerite sworn in as Bahamas' 10th Governor-General
Bahamas' Ariaana Vanderpool Wallace wins swimming silver in Scotland
Chikungunya Fever case confirmed in Bahamas
Freeport hosts The Caribbean Little League Regional Championship
$30,000 for Rhythm & Youth Rake and Scrape band to travel to NYC
"Children of Haitian parents born in The Bahamas are not stateless"
Bahamas wins gold medal in discus throw at CAC Jr. Championships
Judo and Wrestling Make Bahamian History
PM Christie opens BAIC Corporate Headquarters
3 Charged in Abaco for Insulting Bahamas National Flag
Tabling of four (4) Constitutional Amendment Bills
Haitian president Martelly calls on Bahamas Opposition Leader
Bahamas Canine Distemper Advisory
Passage of Bahamas Disability Bill
Marion Bethel presented with 11th Triennial Award For Women
British Airways brings smuggled iguanas home
41 Bahamian Cultural Legends Honoured
Bahamas National Youth Choir takes Washington, D.C. by Storm
Bahamas statement on the death of 3 repatriated Rock Iguanas
Packed town meeting says ‘No to Nygard’
Junkanoo Commandos make UK Tour
It was a big year for sports!
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JUNE
Elbow Reef Lighthouse 150th Birthday Celebration (1864-2014)
Central Bank of The Bahamas celebrates 40 years
Bahamas statement on NSA spying allegations
BPC: Oil Exploration has been in The Bahamas since the 1940s
35,000 Bahamians attend Freedom of Information rally
Bahamians Drafted to Baseball Major Leagues
Bahamian filmmaker wins at the Africa Movie Academy Awards
TEDxGrand Bahama features 4 young local professionals
Fred Mitchell on the delivery services at the Bahamas Passport Office
Grand Bahama Coroner's Inquest determines Dorval died from the fall
Two new national parks for Grand Bahama
Bahamas Ntl Dance School travels to Cuba
2014 news story photo highlights...
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MAY
IAAF Bahamas Relays 2014...World records fall!
Gibson launches National Insurance SmartCard
Bahamas Government Responds to Spying Reports
Golden Knights recognised for their Penn Relay win over the US
$15 million Defence Force Vessel, the HMBS Arthur Dion Hanna
Bahamian Chris Pinder nominated for a 2014 Emmy
Bahamas' Baha Men featured on World Cup 2014 Album
Water Polo Silver: Bahamas Makes Aquatic Sporting History Yet Again
Bahamian model to be 'the face' of Paris' Labo Ethnik 2014
Suze Orman well received in The Bahamas
Bimini dredging halted by Privy Council
World Renowned Chefs Participate in Minority Chef Summit
Dr. Winston Campbell Makes History in 'Sleep Medicine'
Photo highlights from our readers' favourite articles
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APRIL
Two Women Charged with Smuggling of Bahamian Iguanas
Smith Brings Bahamas Gold and Silver in CARIFTA Chess
Bahamas Gov't and BREA sign MOU
Colour of Harmony Celebrates 25 Years
Bahamas Knights win USA vs. World Mens 4 x 400 at Penn Relays
Morocco gifts Bahamas $500,000 worth of fertiliser
PM: The Role of The Bahamas in Caricom: My perspective on Where We are Going
Bahamas CARIFTA Swim Team arrives home triumphant
Freeport's "Lower the Cost of Power Mega Rally"
Bahamas Coalition Formed to End Gender-based Violence & Discrimination
Historic 'Take Me 2 New York' expedition lands in The Bahamas
Treasure Cay Environmental Damage ‘Irreparable, Heartbreaking,'
Hotline for disconnected Grand Bahama Power Customers Established
2014 news story photo highlights...
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MARCH
Action group petitions and writes PM Christie on Leslie Miller remarks
Bahamas Customs 100th Anniversary
Bahamas Female Softball Legends Honoured
Bahamian directed film runs at AMC 24 Aventura for one week
BNT Celebrates Grand Opening of Primeval Forest National Park
Bahamas police release names of American suspects arraigned on manslaughter charges
Chris Brown silver - Shaunae Miller bronze at the IAAF Indoor Worlds
Social Services celebrates 50th anniversary, Social Workers lauded
Bahamas' Paul De Souza qualifies for 2014 Youth Olympic Games
Bahamian named one of six hottest living artists
BMPA Statement on Marine Pilots in Freeport, Grand Bahama
Tenth Heritage Festival brings cultural, economic success
Caribbean Development Bank provides over 16 Million to College of The Bahamas
Bahamian artist presents portrait to Pope Francis
Albany Donates $1 million to Urban Renewal
Coalition reclaims Nygard Cay as Crown Land and renews call for Clifton Sea Park
Photo highlights from our readers' favourite articles
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FEBRUARY
Endangered Iguanas from The Bahamas intercepted in London
Grand Bahama Minister opens Stem Cell Conference
Bahamas' Williams Sisters receive Trumpet Award for entrepreneurship
Bloomberg TV feature: Business in The Bahamas
Bahamian Rock Band Has “8 Minutes to Impress the World”
"Bahamas Lobster Pirates": New Reality TV Show launch
50th annual Heart Ball held
Bahamas Stem Cell Research and Therapy Act 2013 Implemented
Peter Nygard attends stem cell conference in Grand Bahama
World Renowned Scientists Lead International Environmental Conference in Nassau
Bahamian designer shows at London Fashion Week
Jury Awards $21 Million to Wife of Man Who Died While Boating in Grand Bahama
JANUARY
Bahamas PM inducted into Intl. Civil Rights Walk of Fame in Atlanta
Nassau Container Port rated #1 in The Caribbean
Crime Forum held in Grand Bahama
Winston Cooper, A True Bahamian Track & Field Legend
Bahamas Prison signs with Canada
Fire in Marsh Harbour shantytown kills 2, leaves hundreds homeless
(Photos) Funeral and Rush-out for Winston 'Gus' Cooper
2014 news story photo highlights...
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That's not all... check out our FAN FAVOURITES:
The Bahamas' Out Islands: A Visitor's View
Grand Bahama baby gets Pope Francis kiss
Etiquette for The National Flag of The Bahamas
Massive waves damage Glass Window Bridge in Eleuthera - Video Report
Bahamian Olympian swimmer shows up in Speedo for TV appearance in Kentucky
"Scandal" stands in Bahamas sun
BBC World News Features Bahamian Rahming Family
Junkanoo: Hidden Treasure of the Bahamas
Russian sailor Sergei Morozov returns to Grand Bahama
Miss Universe Bahamas Wins International Beauty Competition
BREEF: An Artistic Platform for Reef Protection
Prime Minister Christie greets US President Barack Obama
Award winning students renovate historic Cat Island kitchen
The Bahamas gets five-stars from Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann, and Kate Upton
Nassau Surrey Owners Schooled in Modern Shoeing Techniques
Androsia ‘I Do’ in Atlanta for Bahamian Bride
Bahamas Earth Day Yard Award recipient has over 100 Species of Bromeliads
Bahamas highlights 75th anniversary of World’s first undersea Post Office
Mike Oldfield Helps Celebrity Artist Off to Rome to Present to the Pope
RBDF thanks BNT Wardens for Heroic Efforts in Haitian Migrant Grounding
Urban Renewal transforms the lives of three Cat Island families
Group appeals to Bahamas public to join search for missing elderly Nassau man
Jonquel Jones returns home for Junkanoo Jam in Grand Bahama
Hector Picard recaps his Triathlon for Grand Bahama's Beacon School
(Video) GBPA President, Ian Rolle takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Tony Macaroni's Conch Experience celebrates 22 years in Grand Bahama
Javotte Bethel Designs for the Queens
Grand Bahama's Beacon School Receives $200,000 Playground
Bahamas Dance Theatre’s Summer Annual Performance
Swim up to your hotel suite at Sandals Royal Bahamian
(Video) Nassau Chef Gives Taste of The Bahamas on NBC Atlanta
Governor General visits with Queen Elizabeth; Boxing Day Junkanoo; Bimini dredging; and bottom left is our TOP Social Media photo from feature: "Urban Renewal transforms the lives of three Cat Island families" April 20, 2014 - Caption: Gladys McKenzie stands in the doorway of her home where she received running ...a BIS photo.
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