Community :
Grand Bahama
Mary Star's Spirit Week Parent Picnic with the Stingrays - Feb 3, 2012 - 11:12:07 AM
Freeport, Grand Bahama -
Mary, Star of the Catholic School’s campus was transformed into a
picnic park for students to enjoy lunch with their parents and
friends. An invitation was extended to Mary Star’s parents to partake
in this communal event. The student body was divided into their four
houses Brendan, Gantley, Groves and Leonard. Everyone got into the
action by sporting their house colours (blue, yellow, green and red).
Each house was allocated a portion of the campus to picnic on.
Not even in their dreams did the staff members imagine how well the
turnout of parents would have been. Scores of parents dropped in to
socialize with the mighty stingrays. Each house put a different spin
on their picnic affair. There was a potluck meal, a pizza party,
packed lunches and take out. Many brought enough to share with
others...
Community :
Grand Bahama
Prince Lewis Projects to launch with Oscars-themed gala - Feb 2, 2012 - 11:49:34 PM
Freeport, Bahamas -
Prince Lewis Projects, Grand Bahama’s latest start-up business by young
entrepreneur Nathaniel P. Lewis is hosing its Launch Gala Benefit and
Live talk show March 2nd, 2012 at the Grand Lucayan at 7:30pm.
Under
the theme “A Night at the Oscars” the elegant, star-studded evening
will allow guests to walk the red carpet, mix and mingle, and will
feature an entertaining and engaging live stage show including musical
numbers, comedy, and interviews with brilliant artists from the world of
entertainment.
With the mission of "connecting art, commerce and philanthropy..."
Community :
Grand Bahama
HIV/AIDS Teen Pep Workshop January 11th, 2012 a success - Feb 2, 2012 - 1:23:19 PM
Grand Bahama Island,
Bahamas - The 3rd session of the Teen Pep Workshop sponsored by the
United States Embassy to the Bahamas and Hosted by the Red Rose Ball
Committee held January 11th, 2012 was indeed a success. The workshop
began at 11:00am at the Pelican Bay Resort under the theme “Prevention
Now, Getting to zero”.
The Majority of High Schools on the Island
participated in the event with a turnout of some 220 persons inclusive
of Guidance counselors from the various schools...
Community :
Grand Bahama
Key presenters slated for upcoming Tourism Opportunity Seminar - Feb 1, 2012 - 4:07:55 PM
Freeport, Bahamas
– “A 29% increase in cruise
passengers to Grand Bahama is projected for this year. Through the
upcoming ‘Opportunity, Awareness & Training Seminar’, The Grand
Bahama Port Authority,
Limited (GBPA) and partners hope to educate the public on the increased
business opportunities that can be realized as a result of the increase
in cruise passengers to our island,” states GBPA President, Ian Rolle.
In
an effort to boost Grand Bahama’s tourism product rankings, this
one-day seminar is slated for February 9, in the Oleander Room at the
Freeport Harbour. According
to
GBPA’s Business Development Manager, Derek Newbold,
GBPA is partnering with the Florida Caribbean
Cruise Association (FCAA), the Freeport Harbour Company
Community :
Grand Bahama
Miss Talented Grand Bahama 2011 Gets 2nd Set of Prizes - Feb 1, 2012 - 12:18:26 PM
Freeport, Bahamas - On January
28th, 2012 the Miss Talented Grand Bahama pageant Committee held its prize presentation
in the private dining room at Geneva’s Restaurant. Among fifty
invited guests, family and friends, the reigning queen, Doranell Brown
and runners up Roshann Albury (Top Model Winner), and Latalia Bethel
runner up received prizes.
Although, the young
ladies received prizes after the crowning, it is customary for the committee
to offer prizes over a period as insurance that winners continue to
follow the pageant rules and guidelines as positive role models in society.
That is any and all members of the royal courts – queen...
Community :
Grand Bahama
Most Courteous Driver Of The Quarter Award for December 2011 Presentation - Jan 31, 2012 - 11:49:44 PM
Freeport, Bahamas - Presentation of the Most Courteous Driver Of The Quarter Award for December
2011 took place at the Rotary Club of Lucaya weekly luncheon meeting on January 31st, 2012, at the Ruby Swiss Restaurant.
At about 1:30pm on Thursday 15th December 2011, a female resident of
Mather Town was driving her car west along Midshipman Road in the
Fortune Bay area, accompanied a small child, when she saw smoke
emanating from the hood of her vehicle, which suddenly stalled, leaving
them stranded at the side of the road.
Many motorists drove past the distressed driver without stopping...
Opportunities
The Search is On for Miss Grand Bahama 2012 - Jan 20, 2012 - 8:28:57 PM
The Miss Grand Bahama Beauty Pageant Organization is in process of screening young women for the 2012/2013 pageant season. The first
screening takes place,
December 15th at the YMCA and subsequent screenings will be on
January 10th, 11th, and 12th, 2012.
You could represent The Bahamas in Colombia and China!
THE
SEARCH IS ON! The ideal contestant for Miss Grand Bahama is a person
who will successfully fulfill the requirements set forth and will wear
the crown with dignity, respect and will be a good ambassador for The
Bahamas.
Do you have the characteristics to be the 2012/ 2013 Miss Grand Bahama?
Community :
Grand Bahama
Mary Star of the Sea Catholic School Wins Gold Again in Spelling Bee - Jan 26, 2012 - 1:05:31 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - History
has repeated itself as the Mary Star Stingrays have shone brightly in
the nation’s capital. This is the third time in five years the Mighty
Stingrays have won the Catholic Archdiocesan Spelling Bee. The
victory was made even sweeter with the runner up also hailing from
Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic School.
The school’s Spelling Bee Team: Ajhonae Wildgoose, Tonae Farquharson,
Xavier Robinson Pateva Curtis along with their coach Mrs. Natalie
Marrett and Principal, Mr. Robert Nabb travelled into New Providence
this past Friday to participate in the Annual Archdiocesan Spelling
Bee. The whole team was on the edge because they were going in as the
defending champions. Gabrielle Edwards brought the gold home to Grand
Bahama last year.
Community :
Grand Bahama
Miss Junior Grand Bahama Contestant Screening - Jan 22, 2012 - 7:42:28 PM
Freeport, Bahamas -
It’s that time again Grand Bahama! The search for the next Miss Junior
Grand Bahama is on. One lucky girl will walk away of the grand prize of a
$1000 scholarship. She will also be afforded the opportunity to
participate internationally. Also one girl will be chosen to represent
Grand Bahama in the Theodore Elyett’s Miss Teen Bahamas Pageant held in
New Providence.
Under the theme “
It’s a celebration- Celebrating our many accomplishments thus far,” the
organization will celebrate 4 years of beauty and excellence in Bahamian
pageantry...
Community :
Grand Bahama
Grand Bahama Shipyard bids farewell to their Joe! - Jan 15, 2012 - 3:06:59 PM
Freeport,
Grand Bahama – The end of 2011 saw the retirement of well-known
Freeport resident Joseph Darville from the Grand Bahama Shipyard.
Joe, as he is known throughout the island, joined the Shipyard management
team 8 years ago to work as a liaison with the unions and to develop
an in-house training program.
Hand selected
by Edward St. George, Joe worked along with his fellow executives Mick
Holding and Marylyn Johnson to help foster a professional and a mutually
respectful rapport between the local staff and management. “I feel
we bridged the gap and helped establish a harmonious relationship between
everyone,” said Joe...
Community :
Grand Bahama
GBPA sponsors relay team to compete in Marathon Bahamas' Race for a Cure - Jan 11, 2012 - 11:11:38 PM
Freeport, Grand Bahama
-
Race
for the Cure was reason enough for The Grand Bahama Port Authority
(GBPA) to take their commitment of sponsorship to another level.
In addition to making a financial contribution, GBPA has sponsored 3
relay teams to compete in the Bahamas Marathon Sunshine Insurance 2012:
Susan G. Komen Bahamas Race for the Cure Weekend, in the Sunday Marathon
event, scheduled for 15th January,
2012 in Nassau, Bahamas.
“Our participation
is about finding the cure, and I am sure that being a part of such an
event will bring a renewed sense of hope and determined...
Community :
Grand Bahama
GBPA supports the Susan G. Komen Bahamas Race for the Cure - Jan 8, 2012 - 6:34:28 PM
Freeport, Grand Bahama
–
The
World Health Organization’s (WHO) current cancer fact sheet, released
October 2011, lists cancer as a leading cause of death worldwide,
accounting for 7.6 million deaths in 2008.
Lung, stomach, liver, colon and breast cancer are the most prominent
cancer deaths each year. Many Grand Bahamians, have either an
unfortunate first-hand experience with, or knows someone who has been
touched by this disease. With this knowledge, it was without
hesitation, that The Grand Bahama Port Authority offered
monetary sponsorship support to the Marathon Bahamas organizers
of the Sunshine Insurance 2012: Susan G. Komen Bahamas Race for the Cure
Weekend, scheduled for January 14th and 15th 2012 in Nassau, Bahamas....
Community :
Grand Bahama
U.S. Embassy assists the Red Rose Ball Committee's Teen Prevention Education Programme) - Jan 4, 2012 - 11:37:14 PM
Mr. Kyle Hatcher; Economic Officer, Representative from The Embassy of
the United States to The Bahama and Guest
Speaker, Pastor Allen B. Jackson Senior Pastor/Founder - Ark Restoration
Christian Church, Fort Lauderdale, Florida will be in attendance at TEEP PEP
HIV/AIDS Intervention workshop- January 11th, 2012 , 10:00am to
3:00pm Canal House Pelican Bay.
Through the generosity of the
grant obtained for the United States Embassy, the Red Rose Ball Committee was
able to successfully launch Teen PEP (Teen Prevention Education
Programme).
After our first free workshop reputable members of the community...
Community :
Grand Bahama
Financial Management for Success workshop set for Grand Bahama in January - Jan 4, 2012 - 8:21:27 PM
Freeport, Bahamas -
At the beginning of a New Year it is customary to make a New Year
resolution. The average small business owner at the beginning of a New
Year seeks ways to sustain their business to see another year. This can
prove to be very challenging if one is not equipped to do so.
The
Hon. J. Kwasi Thompson, Member of Parliament for Pineridge is pleased
to announce again the strategic alliance with St. Bonaventure University
and the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce to host “Financial Management
for Success’ a 3-day Pineridge Small Business Workshop which will
Community :
Grand Bahama
Miss Grand Bahama leaves for Colombia - Jan 2, 2012 - 5:10:06 PM
Freeport, Bahamas - Miss Grand Bahama,
Keriann Stuart is off to Colombia to represent her country at the Miss
Coffee International Beauty
Contest.
Her friends and family came to wish her safe travels at the Grand Bahama International airport today.
Miss Grand Bahamas will be in Colombia through the 8th.
Community :
Grand Bahama
(Photos) Miss Grand Bahama previews wardrobe for Colombia - Dec 30, 2011 - 11:12:02 AM
Freeport, Grand Bahama - Miss Grand Bahama Beauty Pageant Organization held the
Miss Grand Bahama 2011 Keriann Stuart Wardrobe Showing
for Miss Stuart's upcoming trip to the Colombia Miss Coffee International Beauty Contest
.
The event was held on December 29th at the Grand Bahama Yacht Club and was sponsored by the Conch Gallery.
Miss Grand Bahama leaves on January 2nd and remains in Colombia through the 8th.
Community :
Grand Bahama
Threads of Fate: Medical Pioneers of Grand Bahama Island - Dec 29, 2011 - 11:18:18 PM
Freeport, Bahamas -
This is the latest entry by Bahamian author, Marina Gottlieb Sarles in
her blog about her upcoming novel, "The Last Daughter of Prussia" — a
beautiful story of intense love and unspeakable tragedy set in East
Prussia during World War 2. Her book will be published in September
2012.
The enclosed article,
Threads of Fate tells the story of how fate brought
her parents Ejnar and Owanta Gottlieb to Pine Ridge, Grand Bahama in the
late 1940's, where they worked as medical pioneers...
Community :
Grand Bahama
Grand Bahama Police arrest man for assault with a deadly weapon and disorderly behavior - Dec 29, 2011 - 10:15:07 PM
Grand Bahama, Bahamas - Officers at the Central Detective
Unit along with officers at the Eight Mile Rock Police Division are
continuing their investigation into an incident that left a male suspect
believed to be in his late thirties detained at the Rand Memorial
Hospital in ‘stable’ condition.
It was during the late afternoon at
approximately 5:30pm today, Thursday 29th December, 2011 when a female
officer on duty in the area of North Sapodilla Road in Hanna Hill Eight
Mile Rock observed the suspect swinging a cutlass in a threatening
manner towards three young boys. The officer approached the suspect and
told him to cease his behavior and the children to leave the area. The
man continued his behavior which resulted in other officers responding
to the scene. The suspect ignored the
Community :
Grand Bahama
Miss Grand Bahama Wardrobe for Colombia Preview, December 29th - Dec 27, 2011 - 10:29:59 PM
Freeport, Grand Bahama - Miss Grand Bahama Beauty Pageant Organization presents
Miss Grand Bahama 2011 Keriann Stuart Wardrobe Showing
for Colombia Miss Coffee International Beauty Contest Thursday
December 29th 2011
7:30pm at the Grand Bahama Yacht Club.
Sponsored by the Conch Gallery at The Grand Bahama Yacht Club.
..
Community :
Grand Bahama
The KGBC Puppets Are the New Environmental Stewards - Dec 26, 2011 - 10:21:51 PM
Freeport, Grand Bahama - The most recent and youngest team members of
the ‘Keep Grand Bahama Clean’ (KGBC) initiative were hard at work all
year spreading the message of environmental stewardship. Lisa, a 22 year
old environmental inspector, Chris, an 11 year old student and the
youngest member Candice aged 9, are all puppets. This team of three
performs a witty, fast paced, humorous skit teaching children in the
classrooms from east to west Grand Bahama Island valuable environmental
lessons.
Nakira Wilchombe, Environmental Manager for The Grand Bahama Port
Authority and Chairperson for the KGBC committee, reveals the skit’s
message. “Led by Lisa, Chris and Candice are told why it’s very
important that they get involved in ‘Keeping Grand Bahama Clean’. Even
when on breaks from school...
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