Nassau, Bahamas - As a part of the Ministry of National Security’s Shock Treatment program, a group of 22 at-risk boys were recently exposed to several disciplines while touring The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI). “To see the amount of young people in prison isn’t thrilling. If we don’t save them now, we’ll have to manage them later,” said the program’s Director, Pastor Carlos...
Meet the 2014 Faces of Labo Ethnik Fashion Trade Show! 16 year old Brittany Noon, a Saint Lucian model and 22 year old Ajayi Ballentine Clarke, a Bahamian model have both been selected as this year's signature faces by casting and creative director, Vincent McDoom, a St Lucian / Parisian fashion celebrity. It will be both models first international appearance on the runway and they will take...
As a hotly-opposed dredging operation got underway off the coast of Bimini this week despite legal challenge, a global non-profit warned that the associated environmental degradation could destroy the island’s extremely lucrative dive industry. Tom Ingram, executive director of the California-based Diving Equipment and Marketing Association (DEMA), said the dredging of 220,000 cubic yards of seafloor...
The Grand Bahama Regatta and Heritage Committee has been busy preparing for this year's event set to take place at Taino Beach on July 18th and 19th. Under the leadership of committee chairman Chervita Campbell, the team is determined to make this year's Regatta the best ever, and the entire Grand Bahama community is encourage to get involved and support the continuance of a sloop sailing regatta...
The Bahamas Olympic movement observes sixty-two years of existence this year, 2014, which is also the year of the 50th anniversary of the country’s historic Olympic Gold Medal, won in sailing in 1964 by Cecil Cooke under the captaincy of Sir Durward Knowles. “Far from resting on our past success”, Bahamas Olympic Secretary General Romell Knowles proudly noted that a review of the history books will...
Nassau, Bahamas - National Nurses Day Church Service and Parade. May is observed as Nurses Month by The Ministry of Health and also worldwide. Among other activities, on Sunday May 18, nurses from public and private sector along with nursing students, nursing cadets and nursing support staff will attend the 11:00 a.m. morning worship services at Evangelistic Temple 4th Terrace Centerville. ...
This year’s Caribbean Gospel Music Marlin Awards are scheduled to be held on Saturday July 26th 2014 at the Diplomat Center in Nassau, Bahamas. Official nominations were released on Friday April 10th 2014 in over Fifty (50) Categories. In addition to the general categories a number of special awards will also be distributed including the Life Time Achievement Award, The President’s Award as well as...
Dear Editor, This message is for the people of Bimini: Now is the time for you to STAND UP. Your island is being destroyed, your economy ruined and your culture lost. No amount of court action, no amount of press coverage, no amount of international pressure will do anything without you, the Biminites, going up to Bimini Bay and putting a full stop to this situation. Period. That is proven. The prime...
Freeport, Grand Bahama - Two Americans females a 22 year old and a 30 year old are in police custody after they were arrested for Possession of Dangerous Drugs. Reports are that on Thursday 15th May 2014 shortly after 11:00am, two American females who were preparing to board a vessel at the Freeport, Harbour were routinely searched by security officers at the Freeport, Harbour, where they discovered...
NASSAU, The Bahamas – The Bahamas Postal Service has released a set of stamps celebrating the christening of Prince George. Born July 22, 2013 and christened October 23, of that same year, Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge is the first child of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (Catherine Elizabeth “Kate”: nee Middleton). Prince George is also third in...
World renowned marine artist and conservationist Dr. Guy Harvey has declared Bimini an “environmental gem” and urged Bahamians to do everything they can to protect it. His statement came as concerned citizens fretted over the future of Bimini’s marine ecosystem as the 450-foot long cutter suction dredger, the Niccolo Machiavelli, began excavating the sea floor to accommodate a cruise ship delivering...
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - The following is a press statement from by Rev. Glenroy Bethel, President, Families for Justice Organization: Families for Justice Organization arranged a Press Conference on behalf of the family of murdered victim Emerson Harding Jr. age 22, who was killed in a Grand Bahama Night Club back in August 2012. The accused IJahman Wells, age 17 at the time, was given...
Nassau, Bahamas – Everyone is excited to compete at the inaugural International Association of Athletics Federation's (IAAF) World Relays. The Bahamas has been fortunate to have young Bahamians represent the county on the world stage and now the opportunity is here for these same athletes to compete at home in front of the world, this according to Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA)...
Nassau, Bahamas – Nearly 800 athletes from 40 International Association of Athletics Federation's (IAAF) Member Federations will be making their way to The Bahamas in the next few days to take part in the exciting and innovative new event on the international calendar. With just a few days to go before the inaugural IAAF World Relays Bahamas 2014, takes place at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium...
May 15, 2014 – Bimini, Bahamas – A significant boost to the economy of Bimini is one step closer today, with Resort World Bimini announcing that it has officially commenced with the next phase of construction at the port of its top-flight destination resort. With the beginning of the fully permitted dredging process, Resorts World Bimini (RWB) is moving towards completing the construction of the Port...
Nassau, Bahamas - Nearly 200 Junkanoo and business community members turned out for the Bahamas Carnival Introductory Seminar at SuperClub Breezes, on Thursday, May 14, 2014. The Bahamas National Festival Commission held the event to sensitize those interested in forming carnival companies for the May 2015 event currently being planned. Participants showed keen interest in the opportunity presented...
Nassau, Bahamas - Lifestyle and Business Mentors are excited to announce their first workshop for the island of Nassau, Bahamas for the year 2014. The workshop is a part of LBM’s 2014 Series “Mindset Reset.” The topic for this workshop is Magnetic Success under the theme: “Stop aimlessly chasing success, become the magnet that attracts it to you.” This exciting and interactive workshop is scheduled...
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Doha, Qatar - Charmaine Gill, a Barbadian citizen, is working in Qatar at the Ritz Hotel where she is completing her internship following her training at the University of the West Indies at Mona, Jamaica. She took time out from her duties to pose with Bahamas Foreign Minister Fred Mitchell and Minister for Grand Bahama Michael Darville on Wednesday 14th May in Doha, Qatar... ...
Nassau, The Bahamas -- Twenty-six delegates from the region will attend the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) Conference in Nassau, scheduled for May 22 - 23. The theme for the meeting is "WOMEN: The Voice, The Vote, The Victory." Minister of Transport and Aviation Glenys Hanna-Martin, in announcing the conference on May 12, stated The Bahamas' pride in being the host for the two-day event......