The Poitiers were welcomed on Grand Bahama Island by a media reception hosted by the Ministry of Tourism at Joe's Bar and Grill on Taino Beach. Jeffrey and his wife Ellie are seen 3rd and 4th from the right. Photo: Lyndah Wells.

Grand Bahama Island - Jeffrey Poitier, nephew of famous Bahamian actor, Sir Sidney Poitier arrived in Grand Bahama today, April 24th to screen his documentary film, VOICES for the first time in The Bahamas. The screening will take place on Saturday, April 25th at Ross University Study Hall from 7pm.

All are invited to attend this event and meet the film maker. Persons from West Grand Bahama and Bahamians living in Florida are featured in this documentary film which tells the untold stories of Bahamian and African-Americans who originally settled and built Coconut Grove.

Tickets are available around town at Italian Specialty, Island Java, Elite Loft and Coldwell Banker James Sarles Realty.  Adults $20 and children $10. A Question and Answer session with the film maker will follow the 90 minute screening followed by a short 'Meet the Film Maker' reception with appetizers and drinks.

Please come out and support the Grand Bahama Heritage Foundation and the Poitier film!

Tickets will also be made available at the door.

Jeffrey Poitier in a contemplative moment at Joe's Bar and Grill, Taino Beach after arriving on Grand Bahama Island. The sea-side venue was the spot of a media reception hosted by the Grand Bahama Ministry of Tourism. Photo: Lyndah Wells

Betty Bethel, MOT general manager of product development speaks with Jeffrey Poitier at a reception hosted by MOT at Joe's Bar & Grill. Photo: Lyndah Wells.

A waitress from Joe's Bar and Grill served the establishment's specialty, Nellie's Bahamian Conch Fritters at a media reception for Jeffrey Poitier on April 24th, 2009. Photo: Lyndah Wells.

Waitresses from the Junkanoo Beach Club and Joe's Bar and Grill holding Bahamian fare at the media reception for Jeffrey Poitier. Photo: Lyndah Wells