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.

POLICE CONTINUE TO CONDUCT MAJOR OPERATIONS - In keeping with the Commissioner of Police policing plan for 2012 to “Tackle Crime and Enforce the Rules of the Road”, officers from the Southeastern and the Central...
POLICE UNCOVER FIREARM & SUSPECTED STOLEN ITEMS - A shotgun, a Lap top, an I-Pad, cell phones and watches have been confiscated by police after they were discovered in an abandoned building...
CENTRAL DIVISION MAKE DRUG ARREST - A 28 year old male of Mason’s Addition is in police custody after he was found in possession of a quantity of suspected marijuana. ..
POLICE INVESTIGATES SHOOTING INCIDENT - Police are investigating a shooting incident that has left a 36 year old male in hospital. The incident reportedly occurred around 5:00 am on Saturday 21st January, 2012...

Freeport, Bahamas - The Grand Bahama Performing Arts Society (GBPAS) will open the new year with a Chamber Music Concert featuring four artists on Saturday, January 21st, at 8pm at the Grand Bahama Yacht Club on Midshipman Drive.

In addition to this concert, the quartet will be visiting 3 schools to perform for the students and talk about the music and instruments.

Three of the artists performed in Grand Bahama in January 2010 for the "Winter Music Festival with Trio Collage". Pianist Tannis Gibson, violinist Janna Lower and cellist Mark Tanner return and will be joined by  flautist Judith Pierce...

Vancouver, BC, CANADA - In what proved to be one of the widest spread goals in recent history in the game of women's professional soccer, Dominican Republic were most certainly the underdog champions to take such a licking in a end score of 14 - 0 for the United States who played as if it were a mere scrimmage.

The record most goals ever scored in a single Olympic qualifying tournament match was achieved by the USA team tonight.

USA coach Pia Sundhage took her allowed three substitutions for the game and Dominican Republic fought to the best of their ability, however...

Nassau, The Bahamas – With the recent proposals of the acquisition of Atlantis by one of its lenders, employment security in the tourism sector has Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham committed to leadership that protects Bahamian workers.

 “We continue to monitor events and assist where appropriate and helpful.  Our overriding responsibility is for the protection of Bahamian jobs and the long- term viability of Atlantis," Mr. Ingraham told an audience on January 19.

"It is one of the leading resorts in the Caribbean, if not the leading one.  It has been good for The Bahamas and it has a good future,” said the prime minister.      

The Prime Minister told the gathering at the political headquarters of Environment Minister Earl Deveaux that this is a time for caution and restraint, clear thinking and calm heads.  He said he believes it  appropriate to recall that when Atlantis came, those

As we reflect on the economic performance of our country over the last five years, we were witness to an unacceptably high rate of business closures; some closures were due to the recession and others were due to bad public policies exacerbating an already difficult situation.

We are here today to talk about the role a PLP government will play in assisting Small and Medium size enterprises (SME) to facilitate economic growth, jobs creation and increase Bahamian ownership of the Bahamian economy through entrepreneurship.

In our last term in office we made available $3 million through our Venture Capital Fund, allocated an additional $25 million through one of our public financial institutions and added $1.5 billion to the Bahamian economy so the PLP has a solid track record of

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?

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - Benchmark Consulting Services will be offering Latin Classes at the YMCA Grand Bahama at minimum cost to parents.

Freeport, Bahamas - The inaugural Bahamas Law Enforcement Sports Challenge is underway from Thursday, January 19th and runs through the 22nd in Grand Bahama Island. Enclosed is the official SCHEDULE.

For the first ever Bahamas Law Enforcement Sports Challenge, an ‘Olympic Games’-style "international sports event" for Law Enforcement (including Police, Fire & Border Control officers), homage will be paid to local sports legends.  

In a similar vein to the World Police & Fire Games, recently held in New York City, the Bahamas Law Enforcement Games will encompass a wide variety of sporting events that will test the physical & mental athletic skills of the competitors...

OAS responds to Bahamas Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham's invitation shortly after  he uttered his words of invitation; "For the first time in the history of The Bahamas, the government of The Bahamas will say publicly as I now say that any international organization that wishes to monitor the elections in The Bahamas, send monitors to The Bahamas to see how the process goes, etcetera, to be able to comment upon it, are free and welcome to do so"... The PM went on further to say; "They can let us know and we will facilitate them and accommodate them — whether it be OAS, whether it is the United States of America, whether it is the U.N., whoever monitors the elections, the Jimmy Carter Group, whoever monitors the elections in the world, if they want to come to The Bahamas to see how the election is done they can come

Grand Bahama Island - Fire-fighters at the Police Fire Department are continuing their investigations into a house fire that was reported at approximately 2:16am this morning, Friday 20th January, 2012. The team went to a residence in Pine Bay Subdivision east of the Cassurina Bridge where upon their arrival...

SUSPICIOUS DEATH CLASSIFIED  - The death of Franklyn McIntosh age 46 years of North Bahamia, Freeport has been classified as the second homicide for Grand Bahama Island for the year, 2012. Please note the information sent on 19th January, 2012 for more details that were numbered #15 & #16. Investigations are continuing into this matter and the police are renewing their appeal to the public for their assistance in the matter...

It’s another one of the many ways in which the Free National Movement government has failed to put Bahamians first. Their act of liberalizing the restaurant and nightclub entertainment sector of the tourism and services industry has put Bahamian musicians and entrepreneurs into the arena of unfair competition with foreigners.

Progressive Liberal Party MP for Elizabeth, Ryan Pinder and PLP candidate for Killarney Jerome Gomez met veteran entertainers Freddie Munnings Jr. and Cedric Munnings along with new generation entertainer MDeez at Nirvana, a Bahamian-owned restaurant and nightclub to discuss the PLP’s position on the matter.

The Progressive Liberal Party believes in Bahamians and will put them first and to that end proposes to review and amend the Hotel Encouragement Act to require

In light of the strong ties shared between the United States and the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), U.S. Chargè d’Affaires John Dinkelman made his first official visit to the TCI on January 17-18, 2012 where he met with the Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands, His Excellency Damian Roderick Todd, and the Commissioner of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) Colin Farquhar to discuss ways to further enhance security cooperation in the region.

During his two day visit, Chargè Dinkelman also met key TCI government officials and business leaders who were among the invited guests at a reception onboard the visiting U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Resolute...

Nassau, Bahamas - The Ministry of Public Works and Transport wishes to advise the public that it proposes to change the traffic direction on a portion of both Robinson Road and Palm Tree Avenue in order to improve the flow of traffic.

As a result of Market Street becoming oneway southbound, the volume of traffic entering Robinson Road has increased significantly. It is proposed that to reduce traffic congestion, Robinson Road between Baillou Hill Road and Market Street should become oneway westbound, and Palm Tree Avenue between Baillou Hill Road and Market Street should become oneway eastbound...

Congratulations goes out to our December 2011 SkyBahamas Subscribe and Win contest winner, Cotrina Pinder!

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January 20, 2012: Neil Portnow President/CEO of The Recording Academy® has just issued the following statement on the passing of American singing legend, Etta James, who died of leukemia at the age of 73:

Three-time GRAMMY® winner and Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Etta James leaves behind a dynamic legacy spanning six decades. Her music knew no boundaries as she explored diverse genres including blues, soul, R&B, rock and roll, gospel and jazz. She will forever be remembered for her timeless ballad “At Last,” and a powerful voice that will echo around the world for generations to come....

Vancouver, BC, CANADA - The 2012 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying tournament got underway last night in Vancouver at BC Place stadium with over 7,000 fans in attendance. The opening match was between between Cuba and Costa Rica with the end result 2 - 0 for Costa Rica.

Christine Sinclair of Canada put in 4 goals in the opening 6-0 victory over Haiti in the second match where Canada totally dominated play throughout the game. Christina Julian of Ottawa Fury put in a goal, as well as Kelly Parker, also of Fury. ..

Freeport, Bahamas - Grand Bahama Sailing Club will once again be traveling for the 2012 Boomerang regatta, hosted by Fort Lauderdale Yacht Club. This Florida regatta is hugely popular with Junior sailors, and was one of the first regattas our junior racing team attended in 2011.

Now in 2012 with a year of training on our resume, we will be returning to Fort Lauderdale, Florida to make a more demanding impression.

With coordination from the Lauderdale Yacht Club, GBSC has secured 4 Optimists and 4 Laser Radials. ..

The Progressive Liberal Party and its Member of Parliament for West Grand Bahama, is deeply saddened over the termination of an additional 29 Bahamian workers. This latest group is from the Old Bahama Bay Resort (OBB) in West End. 

These 29 workers now sadly join the 70 workers laid off by Hutchinson Port Holdings in December of last year.  The 29 workers are victims of an ailing and declining economy in Grand Bahama due in no small part to a visionless FNM Government.

Nassau, Bahamas - The BHumane Banner Campaign and raffle are now under way!

Saturday, February 4th is the BHumane Banner Launch Party at Government House.  Tickets are $65.00 and are available at the BHS Shelter and from Board members.  Last year's event was very successful and this year's is sure to be as well.  Come and join us for an evening of fabulous food, great music and good company.  Banners will be on display before being hung the following week along the streets of New Providence...

Now is the time to register for the 7^th annual Ride for Hope! You can be one of hundreds of enthusiastic cyclists, both casual and professional, taking on hills and heat to fight cancer in The Bahamas.

Take advantage of the Early Registration Special! Pay only $50 when you register by February 14, 2012. Registration fees increase to $75 on February 15, 2012.

The registration process is easy and seamless. Upon completion, you will have your own Ride for Hope page, allowing you to invite friends and...

Nassau , Bahamas - Executive Director and Chief of Operations for Junior Achievement (JA) Bahamas John R. Darville (left) speaks, on January 19, 2012, during a press conference announcing the launch of junior high and elementary programmes in New Providence, with Premiere focus on Ethics. 

Also pictured attending the event at the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture are (from left): Raymond Winder, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of JA Bahamas and Managing Partner ...

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - Park and shop  Grand Bahama’s Biggest & Finest Department Store  is offering  50% off  mens Dickies jackets  and hoodies, and ladies hoodies.

Be sure to check out the store downtown before supplies run out!

Dickies, providing quality work wear since 1922. Clothes that look good on you and your job!

Nassau, Bahamas - Marathon Bahamas took place over the weekend with the full marathon (26.2 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles), relay (4 persons/team) and Susan Komen Race for a Cure components. The marathon, now completing its third year was said to have generated 3000 room nights.

Overall winner of the full marathon was 33 year old Bryan Huberty of USA who finished with a net time of 2:42:53.

The full marathon started at 6:00am on January 15th with runners leaving Junkanoo Beach immediately west of downtown Nassau, heading...

Nassau, Bahamas - The following is a Voter's Manifesto written by Nicolette Bethel.

I believe: that Bahamians are as intelligent, as resourceful, as industrious, as talented and as deserving as any other group of people on the planet; that Bahamian innovation, creativity and adaptability carved this nation out of these scattered rocks in the sea, and that that innovation, creativity and adaptability will make us flourish in the twenty-first century; that Bahamians are full human beings, with needs that go beyond the merely material...

Nassau, Bahamas - It’s a new era for the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas (NAGB). Under the founding directorship of Dr. Erica James, the national institution set the bar for Bahamian art, stretching the boundaries of the Bahamian cultural imagination and establishing Bahamian visual art within a historical context at home.

Yet with a new staff and new director Amanda Coulson at the helm, the NAGB will take an exciting step in a new direction – establishing itself as a national institution in the eyes of the globe...

Re-Align for Productivity; Igniting and Inspiring Your Team toward Shared Success

Overview:
This retreat will illustrate how organizational development and transformation can be creatively and systematically achieved through seven (7) proven principles adopted by companies who are among the leading benchmarks in their sector and industry.

The workshop will be held on January 21, 2012 and will be led by The Bahamas Weekly columnist, Kaylus Horton...

Rock Sound, Eleuthera - Minister of National Security, the Hon. O.A.T. “Tommy” Turnquest Wednesday unveiled a newly refurbished Rock Sound Police Station, much to the delight of residents and police officers stationed in the quaint island settlement.

Mr. Turnquest said additional refurbishments will be carried out on other police stations throughout Eleuthera and other parts of The Bahamas needing repair and/or upgrades, particularly those affected by Hurricane Irene.

He said the planned refurbishments are part of an overall exercise that is designed to ensure that all the Family Islands get the necessary police resources...

OFFICERS OF THE MOBILE DIVISION MAKE FIREARM ARREST - A 27 year old male of Pine Barron Road is in police custody after being found in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Initial police reports indicate that shortly after 1:00 am on Friday 20th January, 2012 officers of the Mobile Division were on routine patrol on East Street and Gibbs Corner...

SOUTHEASTERN DIVISION CONDUCTS OPERATION RESTORE - Officers of the Southeastern Division in keeping with the Commissioner of Police policing plan to “Tackle Crime” launched “Operation Restore”. The operation targeted prolific offenders and well as those persons involved in minor crimes...

San Salvador, Bahamas -- PLP Deputy Leader and MP for Cat Island, Rum Cay and San Salvador, Philip Brave Davis, kicked his campaign into high gear Thursday as he moved through the islands in the South and Central Bahamas.

Davis, along with his campaign team, made a stop in San Salvador prior to Hubert Ingraham’s expected visit to the island.

The island’s MP was received with a rousing welcome with chants of “Home of the Free and Land of the Brave!”

Many islanders in San Salvador remember all the hard work done by the Christie administration in 2002,when they met the community’s tourism product in shambles following the FNM’s term in office.

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - The Grand Ballroom at the Grand Lucayan was indeed a sea of red or a depiction of Valentines Day as aptly described by Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham, as Free National Movement supporters from the east of Grand Bahama to the west turned out in massive numbers to hear from the new slate of candidates and their leader 'Pappa' Hubert A. Ingraham the Prime Minister of The Bahamas.

The Prime Minster addressed a number of pressing issues that have been a bone of contention with the business community on Grand Bahama Island, including the customs over the counter bond issue, the relationship between the government and The Grand Bahama Port Authority and more.

In light of Martin Luther King Day we felt it fitting to showcase Lenny Kravitz' official music video, Black and White America from the new album with the same name.  The video opens with mention of King in the lyrics and reviews Lenny's life starting with his parents marriage (white father,  black mother). "When they walked the streets they were in danger," says his lyrics.

The video shows Lenny's personal childhood photos. Lenny is currently on a world tour.

Freeport, Bahamas - Junior Junkanoo for Grand Bahama Island took place on Saturday, January 15th, 2012 in downtown Freeport.

The enclosed are photos from Grand Bahama veteran photographer, Derek Caroll. 

The idea of Junior Junkanoo originated in 1987 when members of the National Junkanoo Committee, the Junkanoo Leaders Association representatives of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture visited Carnival in Trinidad. They first observed the participation, involvement...

Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb Hosts of the Fourth Hour of TODAY Broadcast from The Bahamas Thursday and Friday, Feb. 9 and 10  

NASSAU, The Bahamas –  The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism works continuously to reach a broad audience in the crucial U.S. market with its message that It’s Better in The Bahamas. Today the Ministry announced that their team has secured two broadcasts of the very popular fourth hour of NBC’s “TODAY” show (approximately 3 million viewers) hosted by Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb from the destination. These shows are slated for Feb. 9 and 10, bringing the sun and warmth of The Bahamas to U.S...

Nassau, Bahamas - ArtOvation with TaDa is a weekly one-hour radio show of one-on-one interviews with the brightest personalities in arts, entertainment and innovation!
                           
Saturdays at 8am EST tune in to ArtOvation on Star 106.5 FM. Here is our Lineup for January:

Saturday, January 7th - So$a Man; Saturday, January 14th - Angelique Sabrina; Recording Artist - Saturday, January 21st;  Sean Nottage - Saturday, January 28th - Keisha Oliver...

Everyday warehouse values and big discount WOW buys makes CostRight your best bet for savings in New Providence. Click Read more link to view CostRight's large selection of savings. As an added feature, TheBahamasWeekly.com has included the QR code at the bottom of the ad for the convenience of mobile device users.

Nassau, Bahamas - The T Bird Flyers hosted there annual Track and Field Classic starting on Friday the 13th, 2012 ending Saturday the 14th at the old Thomas A. Robinson Stadium.

The meet attracted 679 athletes, there was also a few athletes meeting the qualifying standards for the Carifta games which will be held in Bermuda during the Easter week. Head Coach Foster Dorsette was pleased with the meet. This year's Classic was an exciting event with many great performances...

Nassau, Bahamas - Her Excellency Larada Elsie Binta Bhutto, High Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is pictured with Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister, January 19. High Commissioner Binta Bhutto had earlier presented her Letter of Commission to Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes at Government House.

Nassau, Bahamas - On Monday morning, January 16^th, the birthday of sprinter Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie, the first St. Augustine’s College international track and field medalist, Oscar Francis passed away.

Oscar was seventy-six years of age.

Francis was born in Nassau on June 7^th 1935 and moved to Long Island as a child.

Francis returned to Nassau to attend St. Augustine’s College, where his athletic skills brought him attention.

Freeport, Bahamas – “We’re very much oriented towards building business ties,” stated Kyle Hatcher, Economic Officer, United States Embassy to The Bahamas, during his first official trip to Grand Bahama.  His comments were keenly welcomed by executives of The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA) who participated in informative discussions with him.

“Part of my portfolio is to do outreach as much as I can outside of Nassau.  Freeport is the economic engine and on an economic and political level, it’s good for us to get out and build those relationships,” he noted...

Freeport, Bahamas - The body of the 46 year old male found on the side of the street early this morning, Thursday 19th January, 2012 at Kennedy Drive, Freeport has been officially identified as FRANKLYN MCINTOSH - DOB 10TH JULY, 1965 of North Bahamia, Freeport.

Officers at the Central Detective Unit along with their uniformed colleagues have recovered the victim’s car at Watkins Lane off Pioneers Way, Freeport a few hours after the discovery of body this morning and investigations are continuing...

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - Luciano's presents their NEW Weekly Gourmet Menu for only $39.50 which includes a glass of wine!

We still have our Pre Fixe menu for only 29.50, and our popular Early Bird menu for only $23.50.

We are now taking reservations for New Year's Eve.

Luciano's Restaurant offers fine dining with classical European entrees...

Nassau, Bahamas - Empty Bowls Bahamas is hosting this exciting event to raise funds to feed the hungry people in our community on Sunday, February 26, 2012 from 1pm to 6pm at Queen’s College Auditorium on Village Road opposite the National Trust. Many unique and beautiful handmade bowls will be available for $15 and up and with your bowl purchase, you will receive delicious free soup, tea and a roll! There will also be lots of delicious homemade cakes, pastries and drinks available too. Don't miss it! Fun for the whole family with live entertainment!

Attention Artists - Call for Artworks : The Empty Bowls Bahamas Committee would appreciate the assistance of the nation's artists with any items that you are willing to donate to them...

Nassau, Bahamas – With a new name under its belt and diversified areas of focus including spa and gaming, among others, the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort & Casino is heading into 2012 with one simple objective.  To take its reputation as one of the Caribbean’s most family friendly beach resorts to the next level, emerging as a multi-faceted destination geared to a diverse audience of world travelers and locals.

“As part of Baha Mar – one of the world’s most exciting new tourism developments – the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort & Casino’s mission is to elevate our reputation as a leading family-friendly property, but also to diversify our approach and concentrate on promoting all that we..."

2012 MusiCares® Person of the Year Paul McCartney to perform

SANTA MONICA, CAL. - Current GRAMMY® nominees Coldplay and Rihanna will perform live together for the first time, and nominee and 2012 MusiCares® Person of the Year Paul McCartney is set to perform as part of the stellar lineup for the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Music's Biggest Night® — hosted by two-time GRAMMY winner LL COOL J — takes place live on Sunday, February 12th, 2012 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and will be broadcast in high definition and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network from 8 – 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT)...

Onlinepoker.net: Three young men have just had $26,158 in cash seized and confiscated by US authorities, after failing to declare the amount while at US pre-clearance at Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau, Bahamas.

The three men included brothers Sean Ruane, 18, and Michael Ruane, 23, as well as cousin, Thomas Freeman Jr., 18. Apparently, the men were travelling back from the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure tournament series, with the cash representing a part of their poker winnings made from backing various friends in the poker events...

LONDON, UK - An Agreement for the Exchange of Information Relating to Tax Matters was signed between the Governments of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and Malta in London on Wednesday, January 18, 2012.

His Excellency Paul Farquharson, Bahamas High Commissioner to the Court of St James (United Kingdom) signed the agreement of behalf of The Bahamas; and His Excellency Joseph Zammit Tabona, High Commissioner of Malta to the United Kingdom signed on behalf of Malta...

Brooklyn, New York - Chronic vitamin D deficiency is a silent epidemic that is taking the lives of countless blacks worldwide. Correcting the Vitamin D Deficiency Epidemic: Strategies to Fight Diseases and Prolong Life for Black People (ISBN 978-0-912444-49-9), is the first book to comprehensively address the under-examined issue of critical vitamin D deficiency among blacks, a major contributor to the health disparities present in Black communities.  

 

The author, Mrs. Emily Allison-Francis, is a nutritionist, librarian, and educator.

Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent among dark-skinned people because high concentrations of melanin in dark skin block the production of vitamin D...

Dublin, IRELAND - President Bill Clinton recently announced the launch of ‘Haiti Week’an Irish-led global first in support of Haiti, which was stricken by a massive earthquake in 2010 killing one in forty of the population (over 230,000 people). Haiti Week which is the brainchild of Irish businessmen Leslie Buckley, Michael Carey and Ian Hyland, will take place in Ireland from January 21st - 28th 2012 promoting awareness and raising vital funds for the Caribbean country. It will focus attention on both the challenges and latent potential of the struggling country through showcasing the stories, plans and output of its people through the Haitian arts, music and business communities...

Nassau, Bahamas - The Inter-American Development Bank's Cultural Center has launched a call for proposals to fund small cultural development projects in Latin America and the Caribbean through grants.

Initiatives with financing needs between $3,000 and $7,000 may be submitted.

Applications must be submitted before January 31 , 2012 to the IDB House on East Bay Street...

ROCK SOUND, Eleuthera --- The reduction of crime throughout the Commonwealth of The Bahamas continues to be the government’s number one priority and will remain at the forefront of its national agenda, Minister of National Security the Hon. O.A. T. Turnquest said Wednesday.

Mr. Turnquest said the government’s record clearly shows that no effort has been spared to provide the Royal Bahamas Police Force, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force and the country’s other law enforcement and national security agencies with the necessary tools and conditions of service required for them to effectively do their jobs in addressing crime.

The National Security Minister said the listing of resources provided to the Royal Bahamas Police Force since 2007, alone, is long and impressive (and) that the Police “now have the capacity to respond rapidly and appropriately to all incidents. It has the

Freeport, Bahamas - The following are remarks by the Rt Hon Hubert A Ingraham, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas at the Commissioning of the Upgraded Accident & Emergency Urgent Centre &
The Operating Theatre & Day Surgical Unit at the Rand Memorial Hospital, in Grand Bahama Island on January 18th, 2012.

Today we celebrate a significant milestone in the advancement of quality of life for the people of Grand Bahama and the Northern Bahamas including Abaco and Bimini.  This milestone is a part of my Government’s plan for social development generally, and for the expansion of quality and accessibility to health care for all Bahamians...

THE PRIME MINISTER: I had a very good chat with Sir Jack Hayward and I am of the view that Sir Jack is going to be cooperative with the Government. The Government will be cooperative with him and the Port Authority. They have some plans that they will announce in due course themselves that we will be supportive of.

As Minister Zhivargo Laing had indicated before, we are willing to do specific investment promotions for Grand Bahama, and we made a half million dollars available from the government and asked the business community and the Port in Grand Bahama to match us and we would take Freeport on the road. Freeport has great facilities for attracting investments.

The following are transcripts from a press briefing in Grand Bahama, where the Prime Minister of The Bahamas makes a statement in response to a media inquiry on the recent developments with Atlantis Resort and the Canadian company, Brookfield.

You know, when I came to office in 1992 Resorts International on Paradise Island was in bankruptcy. We did not panic in The Bahamas at that time. When Kerzner came in he bought it out of bankruptcy; meaning that they couldn’t pay all of their debts and they went into bankruptcy.  

Kerzner International now has a loan for $2.3 billion and the security for the loan is the properties on Paradise Island. Much of the loan money...

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New Providence, Bahamas - Officers of the Central Divisional Detective Unit are requesting your assistance in locating 30 year old KENDRICK SMITH of NASSAU VILLAGE.Smith is described as having dark brown complexion, slim build and stands at 5’11” tall..

Officers of the Central Divisional Detective Unit are also requesting your assistance in locating 32 year old ALDEN MINUS of BURIAL GROUND CORNER.
Minus is described as having dark brown complexion, slim build and stands at 5’6” tall. Detectives want to question this suspect in connection with a robbery that occurred on Wednesday 18th January, 2012

The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) continues to pave the way toward the most historic elections of our generation. The Party was the first to ratify and begin announcing its candidates, who represent the framework of Bahamian society, including certified accountants, former athletes, taxi drivers, musicians, unionists, entrepreneurs, college professors, architects, an entertainment mogul, an Oxford graduate, a Howard University graduate, a food vendor, attorneys, CEOs and general managers of major Bahamian companies.

This shows a commitment by DNA leader, Branville McCartney to the Bahamian people to run a full slate of qualified candidates in the 2012 General Elections...

Nassau, Bahamas - The Nassau Music Society continues its 2011-2012 Season with two evenings of classical guitar featuring Marco Tamayo and Anabel Montesinos, well-known, young musicians in the world of classical guitar. Concert dates are Friday, January 27th,  2012  at 8:00pm at the Bahamas Historical Society, Shirley St. & Elizabeth Avenue; and Sunday, January 29th at 5:30pm at St. Paul's Church Hall, Lyford Cay.

The concerts are under the patronage of His Excellency Sir Arthur Foulkes, Governor General of The Bahamas and are sponsored by ...

Grand Bahama Island - Enjoy  "Le Med" Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner!

Le Med is situated waterside on the Port Lucaya Marina at the Port Lucaya Marketplace and specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and American and Bahamian dishes with Mediterranean flair. The menu features European breads and pastries, rotisserie meats, crepes , and tapas. Bahamian breakfast is our specialty.

A full bar and an extensive selection of wines from around the world.

View Le Med's menus, including our KIDS MENU within...

Nassau, Bahamas - The following is a press statement by the Rt Hon. Perry G. Christie, MP, Leader of the Opposition for the Progressive Liberal Party:

Atlantis is the nation’s single largest private employer.  Thousands of Bahamian jobs are at stake.  I cannot understand how the Prime Minister can be conducting politics-as-usual in the middle of this crisis.  We’re told he found out on Friday that the Brookfield deal was going under. Did he tell the people of The Bahamas? Did he call union leaders or meet with workers?  Did he start reviewing options for moving forward?  No! Instead, he staged a ...

Ca Mari™ Winter 2011 edition features Make Me Out TV Show Prizewinner Molly McIntosh from Green Turtle Cay, Abaco in The Bahamas.   The annual Make Me Out makeover reality television show, a collaboration of Ca Mari™ and Clouds Image, followed Ca Mari™’s ambush makeover contest in search of one lucky nominee to win a head to toe makeover and several other prizes.   Our top prizewinner, Molly McIntosh, received a photo shoot and became this edition’s cover and feature spread.   We’re sure you can agree we did a fabulous job!

This edition marks the fourth bi-annual print and online issue available since Ca Mari™’s debut in 2010.   Readers will love the interesting articles...

South FLORIDA — A day of Scottish tradition-- including live music, hearty food and drink as well as highland dancing, pipe bands and athletics—is coming to South Florida on March 3^rd 2012.

The Scottish American Society of South Florida hosts the 29^th Annual Southeast Florida Scottish Festival & Highland Games at Snyder Park in Fort Lauderdale.

The popular Festival & Highland Games has been a community favorite, showcasing traditional Scottish culture...

Beverly Hills, CA – Nine films will advance to the next round of voting in the Foreign Language Film category for the 84th Academy Awards®. Sixty-three films had originally qualified in the category.

Foreign Language Film nominations for 2011 are again being determined in two phases.

The films, listed in alphabetical order by country, are:

Belgium, "Bullhead," Michael R. Roskam, director; Canada, "Monsieur Lazhar," Philippe Falardeau, director; Denmark, "Superclásico," Ole Christian Madsen, director; and...

KJV: Psa.37: 25.  I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
 
The King James Version of the above passage of scripture is one of the most quoted among today’s religious church folks; below is the New Living Translation of the same passage of scripture verse is as follows.

NLT: Psa.37: 25.  I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the [uncompromisingly] righteous forsaken, or his seed begging bread.
 
A key word in the NLT version of Psa.37:25, is “UNCOMPROMISINGLY”.  As believers we can’t live compromising lifestyles and deceive ourselves by thinking / believing that we’re righteous from the word of God perspective...

Spay and neuter clinics were held in Exuma on January 14th - 16th, 2012 and are being held in Eleuthera January 18th - 19th.  Inspector Grant and Vet Tech Lydia will be traveling to these islands to help facilitate this.

Percy Grant, BHS Shelter Manager, giving a helping hand during the Spay and Neuter Clinic in Exuma that has been taking place for the last 4 days. Over 100 animals were operated on....

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - Shop at Sawyer's Fresh Market on Oak Street and watch your grocery bill get lower!

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Jan. 18, 2012 - On a recent episode of "Meet the Press," Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid threw his support behind advancing legislation to curb online piracy. Both chambers of Congress have drafted legislation to address online piracy from foreign websites, but both bills have faced strong public outcry that has put their chances of passage in doubt without significant changes.

The Senate is considering the Protect IP Act ( S 968), known as PIPA, while the House is considering the Stop Online Piracy Act ( HR 3261), known as SOPA. The Senate is expected to vote on PIPA on Jan. 24, and Reid has...

SANTA MONICA, Calif. —Two-time GRAMMY® winner LL COOL J is set to host the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards (www.grammy.com), marking the first time in seven years that the music industry's premier event will have an official host. Music's Biggest Night® takes place live on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and will be broadcast in high definition and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Networkfrom 8 – 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT). The show also will be supported on radio worldwide via Westwood One/Dial Global, and covered online at GRAMMY.com and CBS.com, and on YouTube at www.youtube.com/thegrammys. Additional performers, presenters and special segments will be announced soon.

Nassau, Bahamas - Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes (right) receives Ernesto Soberón Guzmán, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to The Bahamas in a courtesy call at Government House, January 17, 2012...