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(VIDEO)Interview with chamber musicians at Grand Bahama Performing Arts Society's children's workshop

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:01:32 EDT

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - Chamber musicians hosted by The Grand Bahama Performing Arts Society inspire youth of Grand Bahama through their music workshops held at the Bishop Michael Eldon Auditorium Friday, January 20th, 2011.

Tannis Gibson on piano, Janna Lower, violinist; Mark Tanner, cellist; and guest flutist, Judith Pearce provided a free mini concert and workshop for two attentive and animated groups of students from a variety of different schools on the island. It is estimated that between both sessions the group attracted almost 800 students.

(Music Video) Shadoe Masta Feat. Rumah "Hold You Down"

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:00:24 EDT

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - Sharp Toof Productions, Pure Gold Entertainment, Diplight Media presents a new video from Shadoe Masta Feat.

Rumah "Hold You Down" from the upcoming album, "Afta Dark".

The music video was shot in Grand Bahama Island.

(VIDEO) Matisse Rigby Sings The Bahamas National Anthem

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:11:06 EDT

On this occasion of the 38th anniversary of independence of The Bahamas, The Bahamas Weekly is proud to present this special tribute to our great nation as a gift to you. Composed by Timothy Gibson, vocals passionately performed by Matisse Rigby, dynamic musical arrangement by Mark Carey, it is The Bahamas National Anthem. This rendition was recorded at Mackeymedia and produced and engineered by Dave Mackey.

Lyrics: Lift up your head to the rising sun, Bahamaland, March on to glory, your bright banners waving high, See how the world marks the manner of your bearing; Pledge to excel thro' love and unity...

(VIDEO) Hon Zhivargo Laing Explains The Bahamas Parliamentary system of Government

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:09:02 EDT

This informative video interview with the Hon Zhivargo Laing, MP & Minister of State for Finance and Public Service, provides insight on the structure of Bahamian government. In the style of a college professor, Minister Laing succinctly explains in layman's terms the ABCs of the Bahamian parliamentary system of government.

Positions like Prime Minister, Minister of State; Permanent Secretary, Minister, MP and Senator are clearly expounded upon along with their respective roles within the hierarchy of the Westminster style of government. Additionally, the minister defines how the cabinet is constructed and the step-by-step processes leading up to the dissolution of Parliament on up to general election.

This video could easily be named: "The ABCs of Bahamian Governmental Structure", “Bahamas Parliamentary System 101" or "Bahamian Government Made Simple."...

(VIDEO) Minister of State, Byron S. Woodside interview at Pelican Bay at Lucaya Gala

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:04:38 EDT

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - While The Bahamas Weekly News Team was attending Pelican Bay at Lucaya's annual Corporate Appreciation Night on October 22nd, we had the opportunity to interview the Hon. Byron S. Woodside, MP, Minister of State for Land and Local Government to the Youth and Local Government.

In this informative interview, Mr. Woodside explains the workings of his portfolio and expresses his observations on the state of The Bahamian economy and the impact of the global recession on The Bahamas. Minister Woodside also responds to a general query pertaining to the potential benefits that might be derived by The Bahamas as a result of hosting the 2009 Miss Universe pageant in The Bahamas.