Freeport,
Grand
Bahama - The NYC Comedy Club delivered twice the laughs this year with
two shows at The Cove, Treasure Bay Casino on March 12th and 13th and is
now destined to become an annual event. The
funny men, all headliners from New York city traveled to Grand Bahama
Island to support the GB Performing Arts Society.
Returning from last year was Ricardo Aleman, brother of the founder and
president of the society, Dalia Feldman, along with two new faces to
The
Bahamas, Russ Meneve and Ray Ellin.
Comedian Ray
Ellin, who has been
honoured as one
of the “Ten Standout Stand-Ups Worth Watching” by
Back Stage magazine
rocked Friday
night's show when he began talking with one in the front row who was in
recent news involving tuna
fishing efforts...
Freeport, Grand Bahama
- At a press conference held at the Bahamian
Brewery & Beverage Company in early December 2009, owner and CEO James
"Jimmy" Sands publicly apologized to Bishop Cecil Kemp, who is the
owner and builder of the Lighthouse in High Rock, Grand Bahama."When
I produced the High Rock (beer) it wasn't in my wildest dreams that I would
cause a ruckus in the community, and I regrettably see that I've caused a stir
and I truly apologize to Mr. Kemp for putting the lighthouse on the
label," stated Sands to the media.
At the time the Brewery chose not to defend the lighthouse logo and
instead change it, to avoid any problems in the community that they had chosen
to work in. “There are different
elements in the community and we really do not wish to cause offense,” said
Sands...
Freeport, Grand
Bahama - The House of Hope, a
charitable based hostel for youngsters in the Pinder’s Point community
got assistance for their programmes challenged youth through a donation
from Freeport Container Port, one of the business units of Hutchison
Port Holdings.
FCP
Director, Godfrey Smith said “FCP is pleased to assist as the company
realizes the important things needed to aid young people in gaining
the life skills required to develop themselves as the leaders of
tomorrow
in The Bahamas.
“We
will continue to work diligently with such organizations and praise
their work that is bearing fruit with youngsters of that and surrounding
communities on Grand Bahama,” said Mr. Smith...
Freeport, Bahamas - At about 3: 20pm
on Tuesday 2nd March 2010,
Mr. Reno Saunders, 28 years was observed driving his company’s white & black cargo
van west along Settler’s Way during the height of school rush hour
in
bumper-to-bumper traffic.
Upon reaching the intersection with East
Atlantic Drive, Mr. Saunders stopped and allowed a
number of drivers who were caught up in the traffic jam while traveling
north
on East Atlantic Drive, to merge into the Settler’s Way traffic flow,
despite
other impatient and irate drivers behind him, honking their horns.
This display of driving courtesy on the part of Mr.
Saunders
has resulted in him being selected as the recipient of this first
quarter
award.
Members of the public can nominate any driver they
observe
performing an act of courtesy...
Freeport, Grand Bahama - Pollo Tropical's Ride For Charity Conclusion to Pounds for Charity
Saturday, April 17th 2010 at
8:00am
Ride for Cancer Association.
Sponsored by Pollo Tropical Chicken on the Grill.
Elite Cyclists: $35.00
McLean's Town to Pollo Tropical
Intermediate Cyclist: $20.00,
High Rock to Pollo Tropical
Fees $10.00 for kids under 14.
Freeport, Grand Bahama – In
October 2008, the Art Departments in senior high schools on Grand
Bahama Island were asked to select talented students interested in
taking their art to a higher level. This group of sixteen students was
then invited to attend a three-day, oil painting workshop held at the
Rand Nature Centre.
International Artist, Ryan Wurmser, conducted
workshops for the students and for art instructors committed to act as
mentors. Natalie Willis was chosen from Lucaya International School
(LIS) and two of her oil paintings were eventually selected for an
exhibition at the Glory Banks Gallery at the Rand Nature Centre...
Community :
Grand Bahama G.B Power Still Serving Customers at Harbour West Center - Mar 14, 2010 - 3:25:37 AM Freeport, Grand Bahama - We
wish to advise the general public, and our customers residing in west
Grand Bahama in particular, that our customer service representatives
continue to provide services at the Harbour West Shopping Center ,
Eight Mile Rock.
While we are fully aware of the Grand Bahama Port Authority's decision
to vacate the location, and are satisfied that the GBPA will make
every effort to provide a workable alternative for its customers,
our normal working office hours remain at this time. In consideration
of the fact that we shared the space with the GBPA, a move on our part
is very likely. We will work to ensure that any decision made will
provide the level of convenience that our west Grand Bahama customers
are accustomed to...
Freeport, Grand Bahama -
"Today on behalf of the Interact Club of Tabernacle Baptist Christian
Academy with the support of the Rotary Club of Freeport, we would like
to present the YMCA with these twenty-three (23) cases of water to
support the Earthquake relief in Haiti. Today on behalf of the entire
student body we want you to know that we will do our endeavor best to
continue to support you in your local, national and international
efforts to better the lives of individuals. To the YMCA, we would like
for you to know that you are a shining star in the community of Grand
Bahama"...
Freeport, Grand Bahama – The
Keep Grand Bahama Clean Committee’s (KGBC) first community clean-up for
the year is planned for Saturday, 13th March, in Coral Gardens.
KGBC in conjunction with Dominion Community Church, Access Ministries
and the Seahorse Urban Renewal, will spearhead an early morning
clean-up of loose litter throughout the community, beginning at
7:30am. The event culminates with a much-anticipated health fair and
fun day.
To increase public awareness amongst Coral Gardens’ residents and
garner support for Saturday morning’s event, representatives of the
various groups took to the streets on Wednesday afternoon distributing
flyers and speaking with residents...
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - 'My Wish for
Haiti' is a Language Arts projects completed by 5th Grade students
(9-10 year olds) at Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic School.
The sincere
wishes of these students show compassion and a sense of love for their fellow
men. The school raised money and sent clothes to the country of Haiti after the
destructive earthquake.
Enclosed are four 'Wishes' by Kiana Fawkes, Alan Antony, Daniel LaFleur, Gabriele Josephs...
Grand Bahama Island - Every time a Sands is sipped,
a Strong Back is savored, a High Rock is relished, or a Triple-B is
bought, the local community reaps benefits from the behind-the-scenes
business practices of the Bahamian Brewery and Beverage Company of Freeport.
The importance of local business
support for the positive economic future and environmental health of
our island has never been greater. The Bahamian Brewery and Beverage
Company is leading the way in these areas with their outstanding commitment
to reduce waste, support job growth, and give back to the local community.
On the environmental front,
the Brewery offers a bottle return program for all bottles that originate
from their facility.
Freeport, Bahamas
– “Baseball is the tool we use to
impact our youth and provide educational opportunity for them and their family
with financial funding through high level training and exposure,” said
Coach Patrick Knowles of the YMCA
Baseball Academy.
The YMCA’s affiliation
with the Hall of Fame Baseball League in Florida
is doing just that, giving young Grand Bahama
athletes greater exposure from playing abroad. Twenty-three boys traveled
to South Florida recently to compete against
teams in the 12 and Under, and 14 and Under divisions.
The trip was made possible
through membership fees and donations. The Grand Bahama Port Authority
Limited (GBPA) is also major corporate contributor to programs at the local
YMCA....
Freeport, Bahamas - The
YMCA and Reach Out Ministry are
partnering once again to raise funds to assist in the continued
restoration and rebuilding efforts in Haiti.
This weekend the field and facilities at the YMCA will be buzzing
with activities, said Karon Pinder-Johnson, YMCA executive director.
"This
Saturday, March 6 from 12 noon until, we will host a Family
Fun Day here at the 'Y' with proceeds to aid the Haiti earthquake
victims," she added.
The highlight of the day will be the basketball game scheduled between the Haitian and Bahamian pastors, noted Pinder-Johnson...
Freeport, Bahamas –
Executives of the Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA)
officially welcomed home the Tabernacle Baptist Christian Academy
(TBCA) Falcons who captured the Hugh Campbell Invitational Basketball
Championship for a second year in a row.
During a brief visit at the Port Authority headquarters on Tuesday,
GBPA executives congratulated the group on their unprecedented sixth
win in the tournament and presented them with personalized gifts.
“All of us in Grand Bahama are proud of our champions. We are happy to
present them with these gifts as a token of our appreciation and wish
them continued success,” said Ian Rolle, GBPA President. He also
congratulated Falcon’s head coach, Norris Bain, on his achievement as
the coach with the most Hugh Campbell wins...
Grand Bahama, Bahamas - The Freeport Garden Club invites you to it’s
42nd
Annual Small Standard Flower Show, "Flowers Around the World"
Place: Mary Star of the Sea Auditorium
Date:
March 13th2010 , Saturday, 2-7pm
Tickets: Adults $5, Kids $3
You
will see lots of Horticultural exhibits, plants Flowers arrangements,
Fruit and Vegetables. There will also be a Plant Sale and Bahamian
Spice Tea and Baked goods table...
Freeport, Grand Bahama - The West End Neighbourhood Policing held their opening ceremony
for the second [Bonefishing] Eco-Fishing Camp at West End this weekend.
The camp is fully sponsored by The Ginn West End Foundation and
this year will have 42 participants ranging from 8 - 15 years olds.
Linda Cooper, Chairman of the West End Eco-Fishing Camp
Association, is playing a pivotal role once again. Cooper is a retired
Master Sargeant US Army having served from 1978-1999. She then spent 3
years in the Dept. of Defence as a Logistic Management Specialist.
Cooper hopes for the children to become acquainted with the marine
environment and it is her desire that opportunities would be available
in the future that leads to employment.
Keith Cooper, a volunteer and key player in this year's camp
stressed safety matters to the youth. With many years experience in
the hospitality industry, Cooper hopes for the participants to become
so inspired that they would want to plan a career in the fishing
industry, more particularly, in the West End eco-tourism field...
Freeport, Bahamas - The youth of Grand Bahama Island, and in particular, the high school
scholarship students (currently 17) were the beneficiaries of the 7th.
annual Grand Bahama American Women's Club (GBAWC) golf tournament, The
Home Centre Classic, which was held on Saturday, February 20. Harsh
economic times made the work of the organizing committee much more
difficult, but the wonderfully resilient people of Freeport/Lucaya
rallied to the challenge. Many local businesses and individuals took up
the slack and eighty golfers enjoyed playing Our Lucaya Reef Course for
this annual event.
Check the 2010 "Wall of Honour" at the entrance to The Home Centre and
patronize those who have given to this, the GBAWC's only annual
fundraiser...
Freeport, Grand Bahama - “Bahamas Educational Tours
(BET) is dedicated to the growth, development and education of students
in The Bahamas, and the world, with its guided school field trips,”
said Mrs. Michele Coburn, company spokesperson.
Students of Maurice E. Moore Primary School in Grand Bahama experienced
BET’s expertise firsthand when they embarked on a one-day excursion to
our nation’s capital. 60 students, teachers, administrator and parents
of Grades One and Two enjoyed an educational and fun-filled day in
Nassau.
For many, the trip to Nassau was a first-time experience beginning with
an early morning flight on Western Air...
Freeport, Grand Bahama - Participate in the
Freeport, Grand Bahama - We
wish to advise the general public, and our customers residing in west
Grand Bahama in particular, that our customer service representatives
continue to provide services at the Harbour West Shopping Center ,
Eight Mile Rock.
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