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Bahamas Information Services Updates
Minister Wilchcombe attends Temple Christan National Pride Day - Mar 11, 2014 - 11:07:38 AM
Nassau, Bahamas - Minister of Tourism, the
Hon. Obediah Wilchcombe celebrated National Pride Day with the Primary
School Division of Temple Christian Academy on Friday, 7th March 2014.
Held at the church on Collins Avenue, many aspects of Bahamian culture were celebrated, from our unique dialect, our dance and music all steeped in
African culture. Minister Wilchcombe urged the youngsters to be proud of
who they were as Bahamians as he used the contents of the National Anthem
as his theme. The National Anthem teaches Bahamians to be one people said
Mr. Wilchcombe as he exhorted the students to ever move forward, to be a
proud people as they lifted their heads to the rising sun and reminded them
that their earthly journey eventually leads unto God...
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52 youth to participate in first Urban Renewal Maritime Programme - Mar 11, 2014 - 9:52:45 AM
Freeport, Grand Bahama - In what can only be
deemed ‘a move in the positive’ direction, 52 youths will participate
in the first-ever Urban Renewal Maritime Programme. The 50 young males
and two females will undergo the Boat Captain’s License A & B course
which will be taught by Mr. Daniel Murray, a pioneer in the boating
industry. The event was commemorated during the official launch held on
the evening of Thursday, March 6 at the Pelican Bay Resort.
While
delivering the keynote address, Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Perry G.
Christie urged the participants to take advantage of this
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Drawing from the reflections of one of
the trainees, Mr. Howard Symonette who overcame the perils of drug abuse
and imprisonment, Mr. Christie encouraged the community to support the
participants during their future journey...
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Ministry of Tourism Updates
Bahamas Tourism attends Routes Americas® Conference in El Salvador - Mar 11, 2014 - 9:34:38 AM
San Salvador, El Salvador - The Ministry
of Tourism and its partners sought to improve airlift to The Bahamas as
they met with airline representatives over two full days of meetings at
the Routes Americas® Conference in El Salvador, Central America.
Routes Americas® is held annually in the Americas to facilitate exchanges between airlines, airports and tourism authorities...
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International
Commonwealth Day message by H.M. the Queen - Mar 10, 2014 - 11:15:28 PM
10 March 2014
- In July this year, the opening of the 20th Commonwealth Games will be
marked by the arrival in Glasgow of the baton that started its journey
from Buckingham Palace five months ago.
Many of us are following
closely the news of the baton relay as it passes through the 70
countries and territories whose teams will gather for the Games. The
images bring vividly to life what we mean by the Commonwealth family: it
is wonderful to see the warmth, shared endeavour and goodwill as the
baton is passed through the hands of many thousands of people.
Affinities of history and inheritance from the past are strong...
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Organization of American States (OAS)
OAS Permanent Council Convenes High-level Meetings on Hemispheric Security - Mar 10, 2014 - 6:45:30 PM
The
Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) today
approved in its regular session convening two meetings of high-level
officials and groups of experts on hemispheric security, which will take
place at the Organization's headquarters in Washington, D.C.
The Council approved the holding of the Meeting of National Authorities on Transnational Organized Crime during
April 24 and 25.
The Vice Chair of the Committee on Hemispheric Security of the
Permanent Council and Alternate Representative of the Dominican
Republic, Flavio Medina, said the meeting will discuss "the
implementation of the Hemispheric Plan of Action against Transnational
Organized Crime, and efficient cooperation between member states."
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Grand Bahama
BMPA Statement on Marine Pilots in Freeport, Grand Bahama - Mar 10, 2014 - 5:26:33 PM
Nassau, Bahamas -
The Bahamas Maritime Pilots Association (BMPA) would like to address the issue of clarity on Marine Pilots in Freeport. Our member Pilots have resigned from both Buckeye Partners LP/BORCO and Freeport Harbour Company (FHC), they have not been fired. Two of our members were fired on December 31st 2013 which we viewed as a possible intimidation tactic used by FHC to hault the progress of the BMPA's push towards Independent Pilotage.
The Full compliment of Pilots at FHC was 9 Pilots as of December 2013, they fired 2 Pilots as a supposed intimidation tactic to the BMPA. That left a balance of 7 Pilots. Of the 7 Pilots remaining 5 have resigned from FHC...
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PAHO and WHO call on Minister of Grand Bahama - Mar 10, 2014 - 4:50:54 PM
FREEPORT, Bahamas - Representatives from the Pan American Health
Organization (PAHO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) paid a
courtesy call on the Minister for Grand Bahama, Dr. Michael Darville on
Monday, 10th March 2014 at the Ministry of Grand Bahama.
Pictured
from left are Melvin Seymour, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry for
Grand Bahama; Dr.Gerry Eljkemans, Representative from the Pan American
Health Organization and World Health Organization; Minister Darville;
Kelly Salmond; consultant to The Pan American Health Organization...
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International
Portuguese Ambassador calls on Dr. Newry - Mar 10, 2014 - 3:29:09 PM
Washington, D.C. -
Several matters of mutual interest to The Bahamas and Portugal were
discussed when His Excellency Nuno Brito, Ambassador of Portugal to the
United States, paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Dr. Eugene Newry,
Bahamas Ambassador to the United States, on Thursday, March 6, at the
Bahamas Embassy, 2220 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
The two envoys engaged in amiable
and friendly discussion for almost one hour on such topics as diplomatic
relations, agriculture, energy and medical tourism, among other
matters...
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Fred Mitchell remarks at St. Mark’s Native Baptist Church Pastor's Anniversary - Mar 10, 2014 - 2:27:19 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - The following is a press statement by Fred Mitchell, Fox Hill MP and Minister of Foreign Affairs:
It goes without saying
that it is a special privilege and honour, a special joy in fact to be
here at St. Marks and to be in Fox Hill today for the second Sunday in a
row. It is a good and joyful thing to be here for the pastor’s
anniversary.
It has been an interesting
week since I saw you last. That makes being here doubly important. It
was a humbling week, one in which I found out who my friends were and
who are my enemies...
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International
Bahamian-American in Historic Race for Florida's 18th District in the United States House of Representatives - Mar 10, 2014 - 2:20:23 PM
Calvin Turnquest a Bahamian-American is in a heated race
in Florida's 18th District for
the United States House of Representatives. Florida’s 18th District
Congressional contest promises to be one of the Nation’s most important
campaigns in the 2014 Mid-Term elections.
Turnquest, who has high crossover
appeal among voters in the district, is a leading candidate for the Republican
nomination, and most believe he is the Republican most likely to unseat the
Democratic incumbent.
In the 2012 National Elections the 18th Congressional
District, a mostly Republican district was one of
the most expensive and hotly contested...
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International
Senior Class of Pace Academy calls on Consul General Treco - Mar 10, 2014 - 2:16:40 PM
Miami Florida - During a
recent trip to Miami, the senior class and Principal of Pace Academy in
Nassau, Bahamas, paid a courtesy visit to the Hon. H. Ricardo Treco,
Bahamas Consul General to Miami, at the Bahamas Consulate office.
The seniors and their Principal,
Mrs. Christine Williams, and her assistant Ms. Tia-Toni Williams stopped
by the Consulate for a meet and greet prior to embarking on a
long-awaited Caribbean Cruise Senior Trip...
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Local
Bahamas Government Statement on Barge fire off Abaco coast - Mar 10, 2014 - 1:53:38 PM
 On Thursday March 6th,
2014, at approximately 1400 hours, the Port Department received a call
from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force stating that there was a fire
on-board a 730 foot triple deck barge that was en route to Puerto Rico
from Jacksonville Florida. The barge was approximately 85 nautical miles
north-east of the Island of Abaco, and she was being towed by a 127
foot tugboat (Patriarch). The barge was fully laden with a variety of
containerized cargo. Both the barge and the tug are owned by Crowley
Shipping Company.
Immediately following the incident,
three salvage/firefighting tugboats from Svitzer Salvage and Towage and a
United States Coast Guard Cutter “Robert Yered” were dispatched to the
barge’s location to offer assistance and monitor the situation...
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Local
Miranda Cosgrove swims with dolphins in Bimini, Bahamas - Mar 10, 2014 - 1:19:27 PM
WASHINGTON
--- March 5, 2014 Oceana released its latest public service
announcement (PSA) starring actress, singer and ocean lover, Miranda
Cosgrove of iCarly and Despicable Me. Oceana and Cosgrove traveled to
South Bimini in the Bahamas to film a PSA that highlights the need to
protect dolphins and other marine life from the threat of seismic airgun
blasts in the Atlantic Ocean.
"When I first entered the water,
the dolphins were playing with each other, swimming side by side, and
they were constantly singing to each other I could hear it! After a
while they started to approach me and I could feel them look me in the
eye. It was one of the best experiences of my life," commented Cosgrove.
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National Training Agency Launched In Grand Bahama - Mar 10, 2014 - 12:32:07 PM
Freeport, Grand Bahama – The
Government has launched its second National Training Agency (NTA) in the
country. The office is located in Grand Bahama at the National
Insurance Board Complex. A ceremony commemorating the event was held on
Thursday, March 6.
In attendance was Prime Minister,
the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie, who also delivered the keynote address.
Mr. Christie said that the National Training Agency (NTA) is poised to
address challenges that exist in the country’s labour market...
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Local
Owner of Arison Group meets with Bahamas Government Officials - Mar 10, 2014 - 11:23:27 AM
Nassau, Bahamas - Prime Minister, the Hon. Perry Christie and Deputy Prime Minister,
the Hon. Philip ‘Brave’ Davis, met with businesswoman and philanthropist
Shari Arison, owner of the Arison Group.
Its business arm, Arison
Investments, includes the subsidiary Miya which is conducting a 10-year
comprehensive water efficiency project with the Bahamas Water &
Sewerage Corporation (WSC). Ms Arison was visiting The Bahamas in honour
of international Good Deeds Day; Miya and WSC staff volunteered at the
Elizabeth Estates Children’s Home in Nassau.
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Mitchell responds to Dr. Myles Munroe - Mar 9, 2014 - 6:01:43 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - The following is a press statement by Fred Mitchell, Fox Hill MP and Minister of Foreign Affairs:
Once again Dr. Myles Munroe has returned to a theme he does not understand and obviously which he has no knowledge.
How else can his behavior be explained.
The
law is clear and transparent and so is the United Nation's declaration
on Human rights to which The Bahamas is a signatory. As a minister of
the government, I am legally bound by the laws of this country and
policies of the government.
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New Providence
Coalition reclaims Nygard Cay as Crown Land and renews call for Clifton Sea Park - Mar 9, 2014 - 2:36:51 PM
Continuing their
crusade to create a protected Clifton Sea Park, Rev. Dr. C.B. Moss and
the Coalition to Save Clifton toured the Clifton Bay area by boat and
stopped at Simms Point/Nygard Cay to reclaim the Crown Land there in the
name of the Bahamian people.
The
Coalition has repeatedly expressed their desire for a sea park to be
established, extending the protection that the Clifton Heritage National
Park currently offers on land to the corals and other marine resources
in the Bay. Recently they took the idea one step further, touring the
Bay by boat to see for themselves the area they want protected.
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International
Dr. Myles Munroe presents at National Religious Broadcasters - Mar 9, 2014 - 1:50:02 PM
Last week renowned Bahamian Leader Dr. Myles
Munroe was a featured bestselling authors at one of the largest Media
conventions in the United States. The National Religious Broadcasters is
the largest gathering of influencers in the world of Christendom
bringing together over one hundred thousand publishers, distributors,
bookstore owners, television and radio networks and best authors from
around the world.
Dr. Myles Munroe was presented to the NRB
Convention by Whitaker House Publishers of in the United States as their
bestselling author and released his newest book – The Power of
Character in Leadership- at the four-day event...
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Bahamas Information Services Updates
(Video) Minister Dorsett gives update on fire at landfill - Mar 8, 2014 - 11:19:31 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - I
want to advise the general public that there are two fires at the New
Providence Landfill. Yesterday I gave a report of a tire fire which is
believed to have been intentionally set. This fire has been contained
though there is still a burning off which is being monitored.
There is also a subsurface fire which also erupted yesterday. We
have mobilized a significant amount of heavy equipment and water trucks
to assist in the containment of this fire which is expected to take a
few days to properly contain. There is no indication at this time as to the cause of this fire.
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International
International Criminal Court on International Women’s Day - Mar 8, 2014 - 12:50:36 PM
 On the occasion of International
Women’s Day on 8 March 2014, the International Criminal Court (“ICC” or
the “Court”) wishes to express its full support for the 2014 United
Nations theme for International Women’s Day: “Equality for women is
progress for all”. We must all work together to unlock the potential of
women, empowering them to be true agents of change playing fundamental
roles at all levels of society.
By investigating and, where
warranted, prosecuting sexual and gender based crimes when national
judicial systems are unable or unwilling to do so, the ICC hopes to
contribute to the prevention and deterrence of such crimes. These
proceedings can also highlight the horrendous nature of sexual and
gender based crimes, as well as their impact on victims, their families
and communities, and give a voice to victims.
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