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Groves Famiy Foundation scholarship applications now available online - Mar 18, 2021 - 8:35:31 AM

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The Groves Famiy Foundation, Inc. has been granting assistance through schol-arships to Grand Bahamian students since 1997. Over that time the Foundation has granted more than $1,000,000 in scholarship support.

The Groves Family Foundation web site is now open for applications for 2021-22 at...
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STEM Summer Camp returns to Nassau for 6th Year - Jul 30, 2019 - 9:30:23 AM

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Applications are now open for Hack<IT> Bahamas 2019, scheduled for August  13 – 17 at St. Andrew’s International School.

Open to both private and public-school students in grades 9-12, Hack<IT> Bahamas 2019 will provide five days of hands-on STEM instruction. This year’s program is particularly exciting with the addition of two new tracks for students in data science and cyber-forensics.  With a focus on developing a technology-based start-up, the camp will give nearly 100 attendees the opportunity to apply their knowledge to an issue of social impact within the Bahamas and compete for a cash prize...
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HGTV Seeking Expat Buyers & Real Estate Agents in Nassau, Exuma, Eleuthera & Abaco - Jun 29, 2019 - 7:30:55 AM

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Enter the Picture Productions is very excited to be back on the islands casting another season of the hit series Bahamas Life. Thank you for your viewership, support, and wonderful response! This popular HGTV series is looking for people who have fallen in love with the Bahamian lifestyle and are ready to make their island dream a reality!

In particular, expats who have recently purchased or are in escrow in Nassau, Exuma, Eleuthera and Abaco...
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BFPA to present talk with Bahamas Film Commissioner in Grand Bahama - Feb 25, 2019 - 11:40:54 AM

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If you are interested in learning of opportunities in the Film biz on Grand Bahama Island and The Bahamas in general, be sure to show up this Thursday, February 28th from 3pm to 4:30pm at the Training Room of the C.A. Smith building.

Bahamas Federation of Performing Arts is hosting Bahamas Film Commissioner, Clarence Rolle in an information and Q&A session on opportunities available to you. So be sure to mark your calendars...


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Movie Masters featuring Sean Robins - Feb 27th & 28th - Feb 25, 2019 - 9:50:58 AM

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CALLING FILM MAKERS & STUDENTS FREE LECTURES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. MOVIE MASTERS featuring SEAN ROBINS PRODUCER OF THE MOVIES: TAG, THE SORCERER'S APPRENTICE & KNIGHT AND DAY.

DAY 1: SCREENWRITING STRUCTURE.
DAY 2: TIPS FOR PRODUCING
February 27th & 28th Canal House Pelican Bay at Lucaya
TIME: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
News
The Investment Group zeroes in on recipients for second round of funding - Feb 7, 2019 - 6:45:39 PM

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It’s no easy feat to identify promising companies and entrepreneurs with the strongest potential to change the way we live and work, but The Investment Group (TIG) is on a mission to do just that as interviews are set to commence this week with shortlisted candidates vying for thousands of dollars in a second round of funding from the venture capital fund.

“I’ve been impressed by some of the ideas we have seen,” said Mick Holding, chairman of TIG’s Board of Directors. “They are outside of the box in terms of what people are looking to do. Not everyone will succeed but some of them have got huge potential if it comes off...”
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Fitness instructors needed in Freeport - Nov 13, 2018 - 3:15:19 PM

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Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - A dynamic, new outdoor fitness program is seeking highly driven fitness instructors to lead the program.

Responsibilities: Promote and market fitness programs to potential clients Design and administer appropriate programs tailored to the clients’ needs and goals Guide and explain the proper way of using the equipment to members Ensure all facilities and equipment are properly maintained Responsible for all operating procedures, safety and security of the fitness centre Any other duties assigned from time to time

Requirements: Promote and market fitness programs to potential clients Design...
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HGTV's "Bahamas Life" Now Casting - Jul 27, 2018 - 6:50:34 PM

Casting Recent Home-buyers in New Providence Area! Contact Us Now!


The popular HGTV series, Bahamas Life is currently filming the second season and Enter the Picture Productions is looking for people who have fallen in love with the Bahamian lifestyle and are ready to make their island dream a reality!

Are you expats who purchased in the Bahamas? We are currently looking for people in New Providence and the surrounding area...
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HGTV's "Bahamas Life" Now Casting! Now Filming! - May 25, 2018 - 11:00:32 AM

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HGTV's "Bahamas Life" Now Casting!  Now Filming!  Casting Recent Homebuyers In All Areas!  Contact Us Now!

The popular HGTV series, Bahamas Life is currently filming the second season and Enter the Picture Productions is looking for people who have fallen in love with the Bahamian lifestyle and are ready to make their island dream a reality!

Are you expats who purchased in the Bahamas?  We are open to all areas! We are casting married/partnered couples, parents/children, siblings or friends from the U.S.A. Canada, England, Australia New Zealand and more!
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HGTV casting expats who have purchased in New Providence - Apr 27, 2018 - 1:30:12 PM

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The popular HGTV series, Bahamas Life is returning for a second season and Enter the Picture Productions is looking for people who have fallen in love with the Bahamian lifestyle and are ready to make their island dream a reality!

Are you expats who have purchased in the Nassau, New Providence area?  We are casting married/partnered couples, parents/children, siblings or friends from the U.S.A. Canada, England, Australia New Zealand and more!
News : International
Scholarship for aviation program at Canadian university builds connections - Apr 4, 2018 - 11:41:51 AM

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Vantage Airport Group, which manages operations at both Lynden Pindling International Airport and Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport, today introduced the Rob Robichaud Vantage Airport Group Scholarship in Aviation.

The new scholarship offers CAD 9,000 to an international student to attend Mount Allison University in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada and enter the Bachelor of Science (Aviation) Program...
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Male actor sought for ABC pilot shooting in The Bahamas - Mar 17, 2018 - 1:01:48 PM

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism's Film Commission has announced that an ABC pilot is shooting in The Bahamas.

A casting notice seeking "a male actor (any ethnicity) that speaks French for an ABC pilot shooting in The Bahamas," was posted to the Film Commission's Facebook page on March 17.  The notice states that the pilot will shoot in The Bahamas on April 4th and 5th.

The actor will only have a few lines and play a private security officer on a yacht.
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HGTV Casting Notice – Bahamas Life (Season 2) - Mar 17, 2018 - 2:18:54 AM

We’re back!

Enter the Picture Productions is very excited to be back on the islands casting Season 2 of Bahamas Life. Thank you for your viewership, support, and wonderful response! This popular HGTV series is looking for people who have fallen in love with the Bahamian lifestyle and are ready to make their island dream a reality!

We are casting married/partnered couples, parents/children, siblings or friends from the U.S.A. Canada, England, Australia New Zealand and more! Have you realized that it is possible and more affordable than you expected to own and enjoy a piece of island living? Want to help showcase the idyllic paradise, vibrant culture, and...
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HGTV Seeks Bahamas Realtors! HGTV Seeks Homebuyers! - Jul 28, 2017 - 1:20:29 PM

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Enter the Picture Productions is now casting for “Bahamas Life,” a new television series on HGTV looking for people who have fallen in love with the Bahamian Lifestyle and are ready to make their island dream a reality!

We are looking for lots of REALTORS and HOME BUYERS! Are you in the process of buying a home, in escrow, or have you recently purchased a house in the Bahamas (in the past year)? In particular in Nassau, Eleuthera, or Exuma?

Casting is open to people from the United States, Canada, England, Australia and more ! There is pay for your participation...
Sales & Promotions
Grand Bahama Hurricane Resistant Factories for SALE - Jul 22, 2017 - 10:44:25 AM

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Proven to withstand Cat 5 Hurricane force winds. Business as usual would have been possible the day after Hurricane Matthew at these solidly built warehouse/manufacturing facilities in Freeport’s Civic Industrial Area on Queens Hwy. Prime frontage location on high visibility street between town and port. Showroom and reception area to showcase your product to the world. Located on Queen's Highway in TAX FREE Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, a short 26-minute flight from South Florida (Miami/Fort Lauderdale).

Major international Pharmacy company putting $120 million expansion into Freeport. The revival has begun. Why wait. This facility is available right now to get your business started Immediately.
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HGTV Seeks Realtors and Home Buyers for New "Bahamas Life" TV Show - May 19, 2017 - 3:34:29 AM

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Enter the Picture Productions is now casting for “Bahamas Life,” a new television series on HGTV looking for people who have fallen in love with the Bahamian Lifestyle and are ready to make their island dream a reality!

We are looking for lots of REALTORS and HOME BUYERS
! Are you in the process of buying a home, in escrow, or have you recently purchased a house in the Bahamas (in the past year)?

Casting is open to people from the United States, Canada, England,
Australia and more ! There is pay for your participation!
News : Grand Bahama
Popup Show In Grand Bahama to Encourage Entrepreneurship - May 18, 2017 - 3:41:30 PM

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The TOCU Agency, a new talent and management company is pleased to announce its first Pop Up Shop on the Island of Grand Bahama. "We are also happy to announce our partnership with Kalypso Restaurant and Bar in the Port Lucaya Marketplace. They have graciously come on board to act as a backdrop to this exciting event," said a press statement.

"A big part of the mission of The TOCU Agency is to not only recruit talent but to also foster and encourage entrepreneurship. It is with this in mind that we are welcoming local craftsmen, entrepreneurs, designers and artist of all mediums to apply and participate in our Inaugural event."

With Application deadlines on June 1st, The Pop Up Shop is scheduled to take place on June 10th between the hours of 2pm-7pm... 
Arts & Culture
The Grand Bahama Performing Arts Society Summer Camp Scholarship Talent Competition - Apr 23, 2017 - 8:33:22 AM

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Deadline: May 13, 2017...


The Grand Bahama Performing Arts Society is offering a unique opportunity to young persons who are interested in a career in the Performing Arts. They are hosting a Summer Camp Scholarship Talent Competition to win a spot at the French Woods 3-week Summer Camp in upstate New York this August. Kids will be able to interact with other talented and creative kids in the areas of singing, acting, music and dance. Must be 13 years to 17 years old to apply...
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Summer scholarship offered at Bimini Biological Field Station - Mar 7, 2017 - 9:57:27 AM

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Work and live at the Bimini Biological Field Station with shark and marine biology research scientists, graduate students and other interns from around the world. If you are interested in learning more about shark research and the conservation of the ocean's ecosystems then please apply for this unique opportunity!

Open to motivated Bahamians ages 20 – 26. Scholarship covers expenses for travel, food and lodging during the four-week internship...
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Freeport Players' Guild announces auditions for "Annie, the Musical" - Feb 16, 2017 - 1:56:24 PM

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The Freeport Players' Guild has announced audition dates for their first production of the year, "Annie, the musical." Auditions will be held at the Regency Theatre for an actors, singers or dancers of all ages on February 21 or 22 at 6pm.

There are many available characters, including:

Annie, orphan girl, looking for her parents.  Strong vocal (Belt), dancing and acting...
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