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Last Updated: Jul 5, 2008 - 3:28:07 PM |
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Local
Atlantis Celebrates 4th of July Cartoon Style - Jul 5, 2008 - 3:03:00 PM
Paradise Island, The Bahamas – Celebrating the independence of the United States of America is a big deal for Atlantis, Paradise Island as every year they come up with a new and innovative theme that will attract their guests, most of whom are from the United States. This year, in commemoration of the 231st anniversary of U.S. Independence, the organizers decided to organize an ‘Animation Celebration’ an afternoon carnival-like festival that spilt over into the night.
Event organizers estimate that more than 3,000 resort guests where at the ‘Animation Celebration’ on the resort’s Royal Deck. It was a family atmosphere featuring famous cartoon characters. As soon as you entered the area, you were greeted by Buzz Lightyear from the films Toy Story and Toy Story 2.
From there the opportunities for games, food and fun were endless. In total, there were 16 game booths and 5 food stalls all with cartoon themes. For example, you could make Roger Rabbit wax hands, get Barbie lip gloss, or score Scooby Snax.
Young or old there was something there for everyone...
Entertainment
Driving Miss Daisy plays at the Dundas - July 3 - 5 - Jul 5, 2008 - 9:10:18 AM
'Driving Miss Daisy' plays at the Dundas Theatre
Thursday, July 3rd - 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 4th - 8:30 p.m. Saturday July 5th - 8:00 p.m.
"Driving Miss Daisy" is a 1987 play by Alfred Uhry about the relationship of an elderly Southern Jewish lady and her African-American chauffeur, Hoke Colburn, from 1948 to 1973. The original off-Broadway production starred Dana Ivey and Morgan Freeman. The first production took place at Playwrights Horizons Theatre on 42nd Street in New York. It later moved down the street to the John Houseman Theatre. Ivey's performance garnered her an Obie Award as Best Actress. The play was the first in Uhry's "Atlanta Trilogy" dealing with Jewish residents of that city in the early 20th century. The play was Uhry's most successful, winning him the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. It was performed in London's West End in 1988, with Dame Wendy Hiller as Miss Daisy Werthan...
Opportunities
OAS Photo Contest for Girls to Celebrate Anniversary of the Inter-American Commission of Women - Jul 4, 2008 - 3:18:36 PM
As part of its 80th anniversary celebration, the Inter-American Commission of Women (CIM) of the Organization of American States (OAS), in coordination with the Art Museum of the Americas (AMA) of the OAS, invite all 11 to 14 year old girls from OAS Member States to participate in the Photography contest “WHEN I GROW UP...”
This Contest aims to capture the vision young girls have their future: their dreams, their personal and professional ambitions, and what they imagine their world will be like when they reach adulthood. Through their photographs, the girls will reflect the evolving changes in gender stereotypes due to women’s empowerment. Moreover, they will depict how the new generations assess the progress achieved by women regarding their role in society and what is still to be achieved by young women such as themselves when they grow up...
Community :
Grand Bahama
Hutchison Ports Holdings Bahamas Business Units Assists Local Feeding Center - Jul 4, 2008 - 2:19:21 PM
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama, Freeport Container Port (
FCP), Freeport Harbour Company (FHC) and Grand Bahama Airport Company (GBAC) recently made a cash donation to the Chart House Feeding Center, a local charitable organization and ministry that provides food and other assistance to local residents who are experiencing economic hardships.
Phillip Carey, Airport Director of Grand Bahama Airport Company (GBAC), and Raymond Jones, Chief Operating Officer of
FCP, Freeport Harbour Company (FHC) and GBAC
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made the donation in person, at the same time praising the work of the charity and its founders –
Raoul and Karen Armbrister.
Columns :
Robbin's Nest - Robbin Whachell
Has Your Face been Booked? - Jul 4, 2008 - 12:17:17 PM
The era of the computer-age speeds along. How could we ever function without it? If it were not for this wonderful machine we would feel back in the dark ages. Today news and information is power, and it comes at lightning speeds - speeds that some of feel we struggle to keep up with... Some simply choose to not.
The choice is ours. I for one absolutely love it! Hey, it is my job to catch information as it is doled out across the planet on this world wide web. Times have changed. Today anything about anyone can be read by the masses in mere minutes - be careful what you put into print as it is now a thread on the multi-layers of the web called the internet. I urge anyone to do a Vanity Search on
www.google.com and just see how your own name could be out there!? A Vanity Search is when you enter your own name on a search engine...
Sports
Devard Darling Football Camps in Freeport and Nassau bring in professional NFL athletes - Jul 4, 2008 - 9:52:49 AM
Grand Bahama Island, The Bahamas – The As One Foundation, started by Bahamas native and National Football League (NFL) Football Player Devard Darling, today announced the names of the professional NFL athletes scheduled to attend the third annual Devard Darling Football Camp on July 7th and 8th in Freeport and the first annual camp in Nassau on July 10th and 11th. Top professional athletes from the Denver Broncos, Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs will assist campers by acting as leaders and mentors throughout the duration of the two day camps. Their presence will enhance the integrity of the camps as well as offer campers an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet and train with professional athletes.
This year’s camp will feature a new 2-day format, and will be held at the Freeport Rugby Football Club on Settlers Way July 7th and 8th from 8am to 4:30pm. LISTEN to an AUDIO interview from 2007 of Devard speaking about the camp...
Community :
Service Organizations :
GB Chamber of Commerce
GB Chamber of Commerce Mid-term Report 2007-2008 - Jul 4, 2008 - 9:28:19 AM
The following is the Mid-term Report for 2007-08 delivered by Gregory Moss, President of the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce on June 25th, 2008 at the Chamber's monthly business meeting.
"The old adage .. “How time flies” has never been more vivid than it is today.
It seems that only a few weeks ago I took the office as President of The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce.
The reality, however, is that it has been seven months since the 28th day of November 2007..."
Events Calendars :
Special Events
Sparky's 2nd Anniversary Weekend Jam! - Jul 4, 2008 - 8:06:07 AM
Grand Bahama Island - Everyone's favorite hangout at Port Lucaya -
Sparky's Bar is Two (2) Years Old this weekend!
Featuring DJ Cardi from CLUB SPACE, Miami from on both
Friday (July 4th) and
Saturday (July 5th) nights starting at 9pm.
Pow - Come Celebrate another year with us!
Shazam - check out our tasty drink specials both nights, and
Bam - dance your feet off with DJ Cardi!
Community :
Grand Bahama
Video - Rotary Club of GB Sunrise raises funds to purchase vests for RBPF - Jul 4, 2008 - 5:07:13 AM
The Rotary Club of GB Sunrise
Protect The Protectors program has already raised funds to purchase 80 Protective Vests for The Royal Bahamas Police Force to date, with
just 7 days left in the program. The fund raising project is all part of "Police Appreciation Week" which will culminate on
July 5th at the
Rotary Club Of Grand Bahama Sunrise “Protect The Protectors Rib Fest” at Seahorse Plaza from
12 – 6pm with entertainment by the Royal Bahamas Police Band and demonstrations by Royal Bahamas Police and Fire Departments.
Click [Read more...] to
watch the TV Commercial for the event.
The Rib tickets are being sold by members of The Rotary Club of GB Sunrise and Royal Bahamas Police Force for $12 for a delicious Rack of Ribs, Yams and Cole slaw. All of the proceeds of this event are to raise funds for purchasing protective vests for the Police force which are so desperately needed...
Columns :
Opinions - Joye Ritchie Greene
Free, but still in bondage - Jul 3, 2008 - 9:28:52 PM
We are still in a psychological bondage that has stunted our emotional development and hindered our ability to think beyond skin colour. The field slave (dark-skinned) and house slave (light skinned) mentality is alive and kicking in this country and based on how we speak to and about each other, I don’t think it will change anytime soon.
It is highly unlikely that these psychological shackles will be broken anytime soon. The environments in which we live are breeding grounds for self-doubt, self-loathing, and low self-esteem. In order for self-actualization to take place much more soul searching needs to begin on an individual bases...
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Bahamas Information Services Updates
Book Presented to the Govenor General - Jul 3, 2008 - 12:21:02 PM
NASSAU, Bahamas -- Mrs. Cheryl Strachan presented a book called "Flying with Pride" to the Governor General His Excellency Arthur D. Hanna at Government House, Wednesday, July 2, 2008.
Pictured from left are Pamela Lowe, Jacquelyn Dean, His Excellency, Mrs. Cheryl Strachan and Mr. O. Strachan. (BIS Photo/Derek Smith)
Events Calendars :
Special Events
Transformers Youth Leadership Event - July 2 - 6 - Jul 3, 2008 - 8:57:52 AM
"The Transformers" -
Romans 12:2 (Do Not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.
July 2nd to 6th at The Diplomat Centre, Carmichael Road, New Providence. Brought to you by Bahamas Faith Ministries.
Conference, boat cruises, and concerts. Click [Read more...] to see the full paged flyer and get more info...
