News : Grand Bahama
Supermodel / Super Talent of the Bahamas Contestant Calls in Grand Bahama, February 11, 12 - Feb 6, 2012 - 6:27:50 PM

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - Aspiring MODELS and SINGERS are asked to attend the screening for the 2012 Supermodel of the Bahamas and Super Talent o f the Bahamas competition event.  Freeport, Grand Bahama OPEN CALLS are Friday, February 11TH, and Saturday, February 12TH, from 12 NOON to 5 PM at the International Bazaar.

See other Island Call Dates within.

Male / female Models should be 15 to 30 years; Males / females ages 6 - 12 years for applications for Little Supermodel of the Bahamas.

Persons attending must wear all black or all white casual attire or a combination of both. Bring a photo, and passport...

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'Subscribe and WIN' WINNER ANNOUNCED! - Feb 3, 2012 - 1:18:53 PM

Congratulations goes out to our January 2012 SkyBahamas Subscribe and Win contest winner, Tanaz Cunningham!

Contest RULES: 1) Each Friday answer our Promotional Trivia Question and make note of  it ; 2) Look for our request for answers submission ; 3) Email ALL your answers to the email address we supply on the final Friday of the month; 4) The Winner will be announced in the by following Friday's Weekly News Updates whereupon a new 'Subscribe and Win' contest begins for another chance to WIN!
 
The trivia question for this week February 3rd, 2012 is to fill in the blanks below and name the person who uttered the words:

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“Youth Express” Essay, Rap and Poetry Competition Launched to Promote a Drug-free Life - Feb 1, 2012 - 1:01:33 PM
Finalists to Participate in National Geographic’s Photo Camp on Cape Eleuthera

The United States Embassy in partnership with the Bahamas National Drug Council (BNDC) is pleased to announce the launch of the first “Youth Express” Essay, Rap and Poetry Competition. The purpose of the contest is to encourage students throughout The Bahamas to consider the harmful impact of illegal drugs and to reflect on how they can resist negative peer pressure and act as leaders against drugs in their community.  This exciting program is part of a continuing partnership between the US Embassy, the Bahamas National Drug Council and the National Anti-Drug Secretariat to reduce the demand for illegal drugs and foster ...

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'Like and Win' a FREE Night Stay at Pelican Bay - Winner announced! - Jan 27, 2012 - 12:00:51 PM

Grand Bahama Island, The Bahamas - The Pelican Bay Hotel and The Bahamas Weekly are excited to announce their FREE Night's Stay at Pelican Bay campaign where one lucky Facebook user will win a night at the idyllic boutique hotel in Grand Bahama Island! 

How can YOU be eligible?  First you must LIKE both The Bahamas Weekly and Pelican Bay .  Each month Trivia Questions will be presented without announcement, and the winner's name will be posted to both The Bahamas Weekly and Pelican Bay Hotel Facebook walls... 

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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?

News : International : Organization of American States (OAS)
2011/2012 OAS Fellowship Program Now Open - Jan 16, 2012 - 8:42:47 AM

Nassau, Bahamas - The Organization of American States (OAS) Bahamas Office is pleased to announce the opening of the 2011/2012 Undergraduate and Graduate OAS Fellowship Cycle. Each year the OAS Inter-American Agency for Cooperation and Development (OAS/IACD), offers one of the Hemisphere’s largest multinational fellowships and training programs; providing several hundred fellowships for graduate and undergraduate studies and research in institutions throughout the 34 OAS member states.

Candidates must have clear academic goals, a focused program of study and career objectives that will contribute to the development of the country. Applications are accepted in the fields of study related to the OAS priority development areas...

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Intern Positions Available with The Bahamas Weekly - Oct 1, 2011 - 6:32:18 PM

The Bahamas Weekly is looking for a few smart, aggressive and savvy interns to earn hands-on experience in a fast-paced, growing media environment.

Interested individuals must either be majors in or have interest in journalism, mass communications, marketing or graphic and web designs; and have a fair concept of their particular field of interest, be computer proficient, own a computer, have access to the internet, be proficient at Social Media, and be responsible and dedicated with the zest to learn and grow...

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U.S. Embassy Annual Dr. King Essay Contest deadline approaches: Two Students Will Win a New Apple iPad 2 - Jan 30, 2012 - 2:36:43 PM

The United States Embassy in Nassau, The Bahamas is pleased to announce the 6th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Essay Contest.  The purpose of the contest is to encourage students throughout The Bahamas to explore the life of Dr. King and reflect on how civil rights and diversity affect their lives today.  All high school students in The Bahamas in grades 10 through 12 are invited to participate in the contest. 

Two winners will receive the grand prize – a new Apple iPad 2 – and their winning essays will be featured in newspapers nationally.  Each participating school will also receive a copy of the History Channel’s film “KING”, which takes viewers through the extraordinary life and times of America’s...

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Supermodel of the Bahamas and Le' Face Cover Search pre-Screening this Friday - Jan 5, 2012 - 5:41:47 PM

Nassau, Bahamas - Persons interested in seeing the director for the Supermodel of the Bahamas model search or the Le' Face Cover Girl Search are asked to attend the pre-screening this Friday, January 6th, 2012 at the British Colonial Hilton Hotel lounge between the hours of 3:30pm to 5:30pm.

Persons attending the screening are asked to bring along a photo with name marked at back for submission and a recent identification. Potential applicants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. We will not interview under age applicants without a family member.

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US Embassy announces the Launch of the 2012 World Wetlands Photo Contest - Jan 3, 2012 - 5:33:31 PM

U.S. Embassy Nassau, The Bahamas is pleased to announce the launch of the 2012 World Wetlands Photo Contest in commemoration of the Convention of The Wetlands held in February 2, 1971.  To highlight the theme of the 2012 World Wetlands Day - “Wetlands Tourism: A Great Experience”- U.S. Embassies around the world are inviting local conservation activists and photographers to submit photos for this global contest.

Photos in four wetland categories - wildlife, plants, landscapes and tourism - can be uploaded to the website between January 3^rd and January 22nd. Winners from around the world will be announced on February 2^nd 2012...

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Supermodel and Super Talent of the Bahamas Pre-Sceening today! - Dec 31, 2011 - 7:17:42 AM

Nassau, Bahamas - Supermodel and Super Talent of the Bahamas organization director will be conducting a pre-screening today for the 2012 competition. All interested in seeing the director are ask to attend the screening between the hours of 1pm to 5pm on Saturday, December 31st, at the British Colonial Hilton Hotel Lounge, Bay street across from McDonalds.

All aspiring models and singers are asked to dress in all black attire, hair pulled away from face, bring along a recent headshot photo and identification ( Passport or Drivers License)...

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Winner of Dolly Madison's 'WILD' Facebook Challenge announced! - Dec 27, 2011 - 10:18:22 PM

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - Dolly Madison Home Center is pleased to congratulate the winner of the Dolly Madison Home Center ' WILD' Facebook challenge; Deborah Anderson Pratt! Deborah is the winner of a $250 Shopping Spree at Dolly Madison Home Center! Be sure to 'Like' Dolly Madison's Facebook page for YOUR chance to win during our next WILD Facebook challenge, coming soon!

The acronym 'WILD' stands for Why I Like Dolly.  The Boss (Don Roberts) requested all participants to (in 80 words or less) explain Why they like Dolly Madison Home Center. All respondents to the challenge were to post their responses to ...

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LAST CHANCE to Win a $250 Shopping Spree in Dolly Madison Home Center's 'WILD' Facebook Challenge! - Dec 16, 2011 - 3:50:05 PM
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - Can you use a $250 Shopping Spree at Dolly Madison Home Center in Freeport? Dolly Madison Home Center has officially launched their ' WILD' Facebook challenge!

The acronym 'WILD' stands for Why I Like Dolly.  The Boss (Don Roberts) wants you to (in 80 words or less) explain Why you like Dolly Madison. All responses to the challenge must be posted to Dolly Madison Home Center’s Facebook page by December 17th, 2011.

The winner's shopping spree will take place December 23rd, 2011. The most creative person will be the winner, this person will also have the opportunity to be in a Dolly Madison TV commercial to be produced by Mackey Media Ltd. Ah Just imagine!

Contest Guidelines...

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Commonwealth Writers call for entries - Nov 17, 2011 - 10:54:53 AM

Enter the new Commonwealth Book Prize and Commonwealth Short Story Prize.  The prizes are part of a new initiative, Commonwealth Writers, an online hub to inspire, inform and create a community of writers from all over the world. Together with the prizes, Commonwealth Writers unearths, develops and promotes the best new fiction from across the Commonwealth.

Commonwealth Short Story Prize: Wednesday 30, November 2011 (5pm GMT)

The Commonwealth Short Story Prize is awarded for the best piece of unpublished short fiction in English (2000-5000 words). Regional winners...

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Miss Teen World Bahamas now open for applications - Nov 16, 2011 - 5:30:43 PM

CALLING ALL PURPOSE DRIVEN TEENS..... The search is on to find the most talented girls who are committed to helping others! The Miss World Organization is very proud of the "Beauty with a Purpose" motto which has raised millions of dollars around the world for children's charities. Under this banner, Miss World contestants from around the world have been working on varying projects to support their country and local areas.

NOW IT'S YOUR CHANCE! It's sometimes the smallest task which can provide the largest reward, a smile or a thank you. We want to know what you are doing to help others...

Arts & Culture
Spirit of the Islandz Art Competition to offer $1800 in cash prizes - Nov 16, 2011 - 12:09:18 PM

Nassau, Bahamas - Attention all graphic designers, painters, digital painters, printmakers and photographers! Islandz is pleased to announce our "Spirit of the Islandz" Art Competition just in time for the Holiday season. With $1,800 dollars in cash prizes up for grabs, this is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and compete for some Christmas cash. All you have to do is download our Call for Submissions and see if you’re up for the challenge.
 
Islandz is a new Bahamian social entrepreneurship enterprise whose mission is to provide local artists with innovative channels for them to market and distribute their work. They are the winner of the 2010 Tourism in the Caribbean Business Plan Competition held by the Inter-American Development Bank’s Opportunities for the Majority Division...

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Call for Contestants for Miss Bahamas 2012‏ - Nov 6, 2011 - 9:58:51 PM

Nassau, Bahamas - "Are You The One?" Pre-screening for the 2012 Miss Bahamas Pageant at Mario's Bowling and Entertainment Palace Tuesday, November 8th at 7:30p.m.

Please bring a photo... Offering you the chance to compete in both Miss World and Miss Universe...

 

 

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Job Opening Marketing Manager - Nassau Bahamas - Nov 1, 2011 - 9:26:12 AM

Nassau, Bahamas - Job Opening Marketing Manager - Must be eligible to work in the Bahamas without sponsorship, Bachelors degree in Marketing or a business related field,  Minimum of 3 years experience in the Wines and Spirits industry,  Experience in the hospitality sector preferred Energetic and self motivated with effective leadership skills,  Strong team spirit and an unwavering work ethic...

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MP Loretta Butler-Turner launches Christmas card competition - Oct 27, 2011 - 4:19:05 PM

Nassau, Bahamas - The Member of Parliament for the Montagu Constituency is asking creative youngsters from across her constituency to design an official festive card in time for Christmas.

On Friday, October 28, MP Butler-Turner will launch the constituency’s first Christmas card competition and is asking residents between the ages of 16-25 to create a card with a ‘Montagu’ theme – a theme depicting aspects of the picturesque constituency.

MP Loretta Butler-Turner launches Christmas card competition...

A panel of independent judges will decide the top three cards.

The winning design will be printed on cards which will be used by Mrs. Butler-Turner...

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Model Call in Grand Bahama for St. George Fashion House - Oct 26, 2011 - 11:24:32 PM

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - St. George Fashion House of Turks and Caicos will be on island casting models for their upcoming fashion show at the Red Rose Ball on November 5th.

They are seeking models and will be holding a model call on October 31st at 6pm at the Bahamas Dance Academy.

Male and Female models are needed.