What a perfect comparison - the government is like a salmon trap. We get in, and just can't get out. In fact we're subjected almost daily to "hopes and dreams" of individuals that we just need the "right people" to get elected to run the government and all will be well. But for some reason, those "right people" never seem to come along. (Regretfully, many of those that do show up, think they are supposed...
Nassau, The Bahamas - Next week, 150 students will participate in the first graduation exercise for Baha Mar’s Leadership Development Institute (LDI), a non-profit training institute supported by the luxury resort. The students, chosen from 3,500 applicants, were selected to enter the challenging program to receive training in day and evening classes as part of Baha Mar’s multimillion-dollar...
Nassau, Bahamas - A statement by Bradley B. Roberts National Chairman, Progressive Liberal Party: Ladies and Gentlemen: Blessings, peace, joy and grace be unto you and your house from the King of kings and Lord of all lords. Bishop Ellis, I wish to begin by personally congratulating you on the newly formed union of churches that you currently lead. I am confident that by God’s grace and divine...
Nassau, Bahamas– When the 800 plus athletes from over 40 different countries step on the track at The Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium during this weekend’s highly anticipated International Association of Athletics Federation's (IAAF) World Relays they will be stepping on an IAAF certified class one (1) level track. The IAAF level one (1) certification for the track was received today according...
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands; Thursday, May 15th 2014 – Crowned April 26th, an evening that saw grace, glamour and beauty personified, Shanice Williams, Miss Universe Turks and Caicos 2014, Digicel TCI’s newest Brand Ambassador and Saint George Fashion House Muse Model is garnering the attention of numerous pageant, beauty and fashion publications, photographers and fashion designers around...
In a recent television news broadcast some members of the Bi-partisan Affiliation of Women Parliamentarians in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas announced that The Bahamas will host the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians The Caribbean, The Americas and Atlantic Region for a special call meeting this week at Melia Resort in New Providence. During the press conference Minister Melanie Griffin took the...
Nassau, Bahamas - Consistent with the Commissioner’s Policing Priorities for 2014, Mobile Division saturation patrols intended to reduce crime and to minimize the ability for criminals to commit criminal activities reaped the following results during the past 24 hours: One (1) arrest for Breach of the Bail Act One (1) arrest for Deceit of a Public officer and Assault One (1) arrest for Deceit of a...
Nassau, Bahamas - In April eighteen year old Tussah Heera gave two piano recitals hosted by The Nassau Music Society. One was held at the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Kirk, and the other at St. Paul’s Church Hall. Her motivation was to put back into the Bahamas what she received during her two years of study with Bahamian pianist Dr. Francis Fawkes from 2006 to 2007. Her eminent teacher...
Nassau, Bahamas - Golden Girls Pauline Davis Thompson and Eldece Clarke pose with Bahamian Sprinter and Bronze Medalist, 20 - year old, Shaunae Miller after the trio had lunch recently. Miller is set to represent The Bahamas at the inaugural International Association of Athletics Federation's (IAAF) World Relays, which will be held this coming Saturday and Sunday (May 24th & May 25th) at the Thomas...
Freeport, Grand Bahama - A 42 year old male of New Providence is in police custody after he was found in possession of ammunition. Reports are that around 7:20pm on Saturday 17th May 2014, a male passenger travelling from Freeport to New Providence through the Domestic Section of the Grand Bahama International Airport presented himself and his bag to security check point for security check. While...
Nassau, Bahamas - Kishan Munroe has introduced a painting to the catalogue of the artwork of The Bahamas that will stand as a national monument, commemorating all the brave servicemen who served on HMBS FLamingo when it was attacked and sank in 1980. Munroe’s “The Sinking of HMBS Flamingo” is a stark reminder of the deadliest combat action seen by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force. On 10 May 1980, HMBS...
Hundreds Turn Out For Money Maven Suze Orman Financial Guru Gives Financial Medicine NASSAU, Bahamas – Suze Orman, the most listened to financial expert in the world, pulled no punches this past weekend as she served up tough financial medicine to seminar attendees, scolded employers for not providing pensions for their employees and told Bahamians to get real about their finances. It was a packed...
Nassau, Bahamas - The Antiquities, Monuments and Museums Corporation is excited to launch their upcoming in-house event called Festival at Historic Fort Charlotte, a one day fun filled educational festival, on June 9th 2014, which is the Whit Monday holiday. The festival covers the entire day with a plethora of activities beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the morning and going until 11:00 p.m. that...
Freeport, Bahamas - Freeport, Bahamas - Sawyer's Fresh Market NOTICE: To all our valued customers we will be Closed due to Store renovations scheduled from June 5th - June 9th 2014 and will REOPEN June 10th 2014 at regular scheduled Time 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Save a lot food store will remain open for business during This Time We apologize for any inconvenience caused. SPECTACULAR BLOW OUT JUNE HOLIDAY...
Nassau, Bahamas - Suspects to appear in Court on serious charges to include, Murder, Rape, Armed Robbery, Firearm and Ammunition Possession: The following suspects, who were charged by CDU Officers over the weekend for a number of serious crimes, will be arraigned in the Magistrate’s Court, Nassau Street on Monday 19th May 2014. A 22 – year old male of East Street for the Murder of Clarence Coakley,...
ALICE TOWN, BIMINI— The popular Hooters International Calendar, which sells nearly 500,000 copies annually, will feature the historic Big Game Club Resort and Marina and the beauty of Bimini as part of its 2015 edition. A contingent of Hooters Calendar hopefuls will be coming to the popular Bahamas out-island for a four-day photo shoot and stay at the 51-room resort in Alice Town, which has a long...
Freeport, Grand Bahama - The community of Grand Bahama and indeed the country has lost a legend in sports administration this past week in that of Mr. Calvin Cooper. Calvin Cooper was inducted into the Grand Bahama Sports Hall of Fame in 2013 for his many accomplishments and legendary contributions to Golf administration. In 1974 he was elected President of the Bahamas Golf Association (later became...
The Bahamas Reparations Committee will launch the public engagement aspect of its work this week by commemorating the anniversary of African Liberation Day – historically observed by the local Rastafarian community. The event will also provide a public forum for citizens to offer their perspectives on the matter of reparations for slavery. The Research sub-committee is organizing the public forum,...
Nassau, Bahamas - Police are seeking the public’s assistance in investigating a shooting incident that has left a woman dead on Sunday 18th May 2014. According to reports, shortly after 7:00am, police received a report of a woman found dead at an area known as the Bonefish Pond located a quarter of a mile through an unpaved road off Cowpen Road. Police arrived on the scene and found the lifeless body...
Beijing, CHINA - Bahamaren has assisted, coordinated, and participated in a number of tourism events throughout the year to promote the Bahamas as a premier travel destination. The CEO of Bahamaren Latrae Rahming joined Bahamian students at the University of International Business and Economics in show chasing what the Bahamas has to offer to China from tourism, food, music, and culture....