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Scholarships to Young Bahamians Offered at Holland College School Of Performing Arts - Feb 26, 2014 - 6:00:16 PM
Charlottetown,
CANADA –
Young Bahamians interested in working
in theatre, dance, or music now have the opportunity to pursue their training
at Holland College, Prince Edward Island, through a unique scholarship program
for Bahamian students at the college’s School of Performing Arts, Holland College
vice president Michael O’Grady announced recently.
Holland College
has one of the largest Bahamian student populations of any institution in
Canada, O’Grady said.
“We are proud to
say that we have graduated over 300 Bahamian students in a broad range of
program offerings; young Bahamians have thrived...
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Miss Junior Grand Bahama opens applications for 2014 - Feb 17, 2014 - 12:23:49 PM
Freeport, Bahamas - Under the theme “ Escape- a journey to
the world’s hottest destinations,” the Miss Junior Grand Bahama pageant
returns to Grand Bahama, promising to be bigger and better than ever.
The theme ESCAPE inspired by the world’s hottest destinations to date
such as Bali, and Cabo will be featured throughout the pageant season
during the preliminary events and crowning night. Pageant President,
Colette Parker, stated that she hopes this will give the girls some
knowledge of many magnificent places around the world; places they
probably never even heard of. Yes, it is a teen beauty pageant, “but we
hope to open their minds and help to change their outlook of the world
and the many opportunities they can get...”
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Underwater Filming Competition and Workshop in Bimini Jan 25-Feb 1 - Feb 8, 2014 - 1:03:56 PM
Bimini Sands and Neal
Watson’s Hammer Headquarters are proud to announce their 2014 Shark
Showdown Video Week January 25-February 01, 2014. Join underwater film
legends Howard and Michele Hall along with the GATES underwater team for
a week of sun, sand, sharks and shooting.
Bimini has been at the
forefront of shark science and shark conservation for decades with the
establishment of the world renowned Bimini Biological Field Station
(Sharklab), the world’s first Shark Free Marina and as part of the
Bahamas Shark Sanctuary. Divers have also enjoyed countless species...
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Final Screening for Miss Grand Bahama 2014 Campaign - Feb 8, 2014 - 11:53:39 AM
The Miss Grand Bahama Beauty Pageant Organization is in
the process of screening young woman for the 2013/14 Miss Grand Bahama Beauty
Pageant.
Screenings were held on December 11, and
January 14, and
only
one screening is left to be held on
February 11, 2014.
The Ideal contestant for the title of 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...
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Resorts World Bimini Offers Career Opportunities for Local Residents - Jan 29, 2014 - 7:54:08 PM
BIMINI, BAHAMAS –
Resorts World Bimini proudly announces the launch of a new six-week
Roulette training course for local residents. One of several
comprehensive training programs created by Resorts World Bimini, the
class provides participants the opportunity to further their career in
the casino industry and underscores the company’s commitment to
providing employment opportunities for local Bimini residents. Upon
successful completion of the course, selected graduates will be offered
employment at the casino.
Resorts World Bimini has already
positively impacted the island of Bimini by creating hundreds of jobs at
the resort, as well as opportunities for local businesses, resulting in
hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue for the island’s
entrepreneurs and vendors.
Sports
IAAF World Relays (Bahamas) Mascot Competition Heating Up - Jan 24, 2014 - 1:37:30 PM
Nassau, Bahamas – School children across The
Bahamas have only a few days to take advantage ofa once in a lifetime
opportunity to design the official International Association and
Athletics Federation (IAAF) World Relays Bahamas 2014, mascot. With an
impressive number of entries being submitted from all across The
Bahamas, a final surge is expected in the final week of the competition.
IAAF
World Relays Bahamas 2014, Local Organizing Committee (LOC), Vice
Chairman & President of the Bahamas Association of Athletic
Associations (BAAA), Mike Sands said during a radio appearance on Hot
91. 7FM, on Friday, January 24th“Mascots play an integral part in the
identity of all sporting events. There has been a fantastic amount of
interest amongst children the length and breadth of The Bahamas and I’m
looking forward to seeing one of the designs coming to life and
representing the World Relays Bahamas 2014.
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Youth leaders invited to apply to One Young World Summit - Jan 23, 2014 - 7:55:40 PM
 Applications for the One Young World Summit are now open!
Do
you have a vision to make your country and CARICOM a better place?
Would you like to meet and learn the keys of success from world leaders
like Kofi Annan, Sir Richard Branson, Bill Clinton, Arianna Huffington
or Professor Muhammad Yunus? Then read on, as this is the opportunity of
a lifetime.
The 2014 One Young
World Summit takes place on October 15 -19, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland and
young Bahamians are eligible for the All Bar None Scholarship. The
scholarship was created to increase participation from underrepresented
countries...
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STEMBoard Seeks Bahamian Talent for Technical Positions at Leading Companies - Jan 16, 2014 - 11:15:30 PM
CALIFORNIA, USA —
STEMBoard, a science, technology, engineering and mathematics job
placement firm, is looking for Bahamian students to submit resumes and
join its growing community of early career professionals from around
the world.
Co
founded in Silicon Valley by Bahamian American engineer Aisha Bowe,
STEMBoard bridges the gap between education and job placement. Its
growing network of industry partners includes cutting edge companies
who are committed to diversity and helping promising professionals
succeed.
STEMBoard builds on Bowe’s previous work with Bahamian engineers who have gone on to excel in challenging technical fields.
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Caribbean publication accepting submissions for new volume - Jan 16, 2014 - 2:14:16 PM
The Caribbean Writer is seeking works that
explore the defining moments of the Caribbean experience, the symbolism
in the places that dot the Caribbean landscape, the journeys that inform
our experiences, the memories that will not let us go. We hope to
highlight and document Caribbean life in its broadest sense. We also
invite works that provide a critical and historical overview, of times,
places, and memories that reflect the wit, resilience and
resourcefulness of Caribbean people as well as the implications of
certain periods that have helped to define the notion of the
contemporary Caribbean.
Major
events in the history of the Caribbean and the experiences of people
wherever they live the Caribbean experience is relevant in very profound
ways. Memories of these events are meaningful not only because they
provide fodder for introspection and change, but also because their
implications are articulated on a number of levels. Memories of natural
disasters, calamities...
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Ms. Exquisite Full Figured Nassau 2014 Pageant - Jan 15, 2014 - 11:26:24 PM
Do you have what it Takes?
Now accepting application for Ms. Exquisite Full Figured Nassau 2014. Do you have what it takes to win the crown for 2014
Letting the world become aware that you can be Sexy, Classy, and Elegant at any size.
Our Motto is " No Boundaries... We did it our Way"
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8th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Competition - Jan 14, 2014 - 1:45:36 PM
 Nassau, Bahamas - The United States Embassy
in Nassau, The Bahamas, is pleased to announce the launch of the 8th
annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay contest. The purpose of the
contest is to encourage students to explore the life of Dr. King and the
impact of the civil rights movement. All high school students in The
Bahamas in grades 10-12 are invited to participate in the contest.
This
year’s theme is “Dr. King became the youngest person ever to receive a
Nobel Peace Prize in October 1964. He received the award for leading a
non-violent resistance to racial prejudice. What does it mean to you to
be a champion for social justice, human rights and/or equality? Identify
and discuss a Bahamian who has been a champion in his/her community.
What lessons have you learned from him/her to influence your role as a
change agent in your community?”...
Sports
Mascot Competition Launched for the IAAF World Relays Bahamas 2014 - Jan 2, 2014 - 12:43:05 PM
Nassau,
Bahamas–A design competition engaging students ages 9 to 18 to design
and name an original mascot commenced today, for the IAAF World Relays
Bahamas 2014.
The
Mascot will be a significant personality in the run-up to and during
the Relays as it will be used to welcome visitors and spectators, visit
schools and community events and appear on signage.IAAF World Relays
Bahamas 2014, Local Organizing Committee Chairman, Keith Parker, said
this is an exciting opportunity for young people across the Bahamas to
get involved with the IAAF World Relays Bahamas 2014 and contribute a
lasting legacy.
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Art Opportunity: Applications now open for Caribbean artists - Dec 27, 2013 - 6:39:48 PM
Arts researchers or
practitioners living and working in the Caribbean are eligible to apply
for the Bridget Jones Travel Award, the deadline for which is the 14th
January 2014. The winner of the award will present their work at the
38th Society for Caribbean Studies Annual Conference, which is scheduled
to be held at the University of Glasgow from 2-4 July 2014. The award
is named for the late Dr Bridget Jones who died of cancer on April 4,
2000 and was a long-standing member of the Caribbean research community
and a valued member and friend of the Society.
Eligibility: If you are an arts practitioner living and working in any region of the
Anglophone, Hispanic, Francophone or Dutch speaking Caribbean, you may
apply for the Award. The successful recipient will receive...
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Baha Mar Ready for Major Recruitment Drive - Dec 23, 2013 - 1:37:36 PM
NASSAU, The Bahamas
--Recruiting thousands of Bahamians to work at Baha Mar is not just
about reaching a target number. It’s about creating an iconic global
destination that reflects the soul of The Bahamas. “Baha Mar is about
taking the best of The Bahamas – our people and our culture – to the
world, said Kristin Wells, Baha Mar Academy Director.
During
2013, Baha Mar Academy, the training and recruitment arm of Baha Mar,
has reached out to more than 6,000 Bahamian students and professionals
in The Bahamas, the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Most
recently, Baha Mar Academy hosted a mix and mingle event for Bahamian
students and professionals in New York City to share information about
the diverse career opportunities that will be available at the luxury
resort and to interview potential candidates...
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IDB Cultural Center launches call for proposals for cultural projects - Dec 2, 2013 - 9:31:52 PM
Cultural and
artistic entrepreneurs can submit their proposals through a new, secure
and user-friendly electronic application form
The Cultural
Center of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has launched a call
for proposals addressed to arts and cultural institutions of the civil
society to fund cultural development projects in Latin America and the
Caribbean through its Cultural Development Grant Program.
Artistic
and cultural institutions from the Bank’s 26 borrowing member countries
in Latin America and the Caribbean may send their applications for
funding through the new online platform before February 28, 2014. This
platform will help speed up the process providing a form with a clear
design, easy to use and with a higher level of confidence and security
for all users.
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Baha Mar Academy Launches Family Island Outreach: Visits Cat Island High Schools - Nov 29, 2013 - 7:25:26 PM
Nassau, The Bahamas - As part of its
outreach to Bahamian students across The Bahamas, Baha Mar Academy
representative Lashanta Smith recently visited two high schools in Cat
Island. Over 160 seventh through twelfth grade students at Arthur’s Town
High School and Old Bight High School learned about Baha Mar and
careers in hospitality. The students also learned about personal
branding and the importance of soft skills such as punctuality,
reliability and having a pleasant attitude in the workplace.
To
apply for a position at Baha Mar, please upload your resume on the
careers page at www.bahamar.com. A Baha Mar Academy recruiter will
contact shortlisted applicants to interview with the company as
positions become available...
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New Zealand Development Scholarships for Caribbean nations - Nov 13, 2013 - 12:16:24 AM
New Zealand is pleased to announce the expansion of New Zealand
Development Scholarship awards to include all CARICOM states and the
Dominican Republic.
The following fifteen countries are eligible
to apply for a New Zealand Development Scholarship: Antigua and Barbuda;
Bahamas; Barbados; Belize; Dominica; Dominican Republic; Grenada;
Guyana; Haiti; Jamaica; St Lucia; St Kitts and Nevis; St Vincent and the
Grenadines; Suriname; Trinidad and Tobago.
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Miss Bahamas Teenager Pageant Accepting Applicants - Nov 5, 2013 - 8:44:09 AM
Nassau, Bahamas - Screening for the Miss Bahamas Teenager Pageant will take place on Sunday, November 17 at 4pm
at Mario's Entertainment Palace.
Female Bahamian teenagers
between the ages of 14-19
years interested in trying out may attend.
There is required information you will need to know and bring with you on Screening Day.
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Bimini Shark Showdown 2014: Underwater Photography Competition and Workshop - Oct 23, 2013 - 11:18:04 PM
BIMINI, Bahamas - Join
the, "Dive God,” along with innovative shark legend Jeremiah Sullivan
and world renowned photographer Tim Calver (Pirates of the Caribbean)
for the
Bimini Shark Showdown 2014: Underwater Photography Competition and Workshop.
Bimini Sands and Neal Watson’s Hammer Headquarters are proud to announce their 2014 Shark Showdown Photo Week
February 22-March 01, 2014. Join underwater legends for a week of sun, sand, sharks and shooting.
Bimini
has been at the forefront of shark science and shark conservation for
decades with the establishment of the world renowned Bimini Biological
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