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242 Colour Run in Nassau to Bring Holiday Fun -
Dec 15, 2015 - 4:57:20 PM
Nassau, Bahamas – December 15th, 2015 – The 242 Colour Run is taking
place in Nassau on December 20th with a holiday twist. Registration is
available at Party Land in the Harbour Bay Shopping Plaza or online
through run242.com
The Nassau event will take place at Eastern
Parade and Green Parrot (Nassau) and the 5km route will wander down East
Bay Street to Montagu, returning with an optional over-the-bridges leg
for those looking for a challenge. The race is unlike most, as there are
no official...
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Bahamas Red Cross Attends International Conference in Geneva -
Dec 15, 2015 - 10:25:42 AM
A Bahamas Red Cross delegation attended the 32nd International
Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in Geneva, Switzerland
December 8-10, 2015. The delegation of The Bahamas to the Conference
was headed by H.E. Rhoda M. Jackson, Ambassador and Permanent
Representative of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the United Nations
Office and Other International Organizations in Geneva. The delegation
of the National Red Cross Society of The Bahamas was led by Craig Tony
Gomez, President of The Bahamas Red Cross Society.
The
quadrennial Conference brought together more than 162 Government
delegations and representatives of over 177 National Red Cross and Red
Crescent Societies worldwide to undertake joint commitments with the Red
Cross and Red Crescent Movement for the advancement of global
humanitarian action...
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Nassau Sunrise Rotarians ‘Jingle Bell Jazz’ for scholarship and charity -
Dec 9, 2015 - 11:12:29 AM
NASSAU, Bahamas – Members of the Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise in
partnership with the Antiquities, Monuments and Museums Corporation and
The College of the Bahamas held its 5th Annual Jingle Bell Jazz on
December 4 at Collins House.
"Rotary International is a service
organization founded in 1905. In our club, Nassau Sunrise, we are proud
of our 5th Annual jazz event where proceeds are earmarked for the
College of the Bahamas Music Department and Hurricane Joaquin Relief
Fund,” said President-Elect of Rotary Club Nassau Sunrise Pretino
Albury. “This festive event featured tasty food inclusive of a jerk pit,
sweet sounding music of Ambassah...
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Festival Noel Christmas spirit not dampened by the weather! -
Dec 9, 2015 - 10:35:39 AM
Freeport, Bahamas – Despite the heavy rains that surrounded the first
weekend in December, the holiday spirit of Festival Noel was not
dampened. “We are astonished and thrilled with the turnout,” said
Lakeshia Anderson, Grand Bahama Parks Manager. “We changed our whole
layout at 10am the morning of Festival Noel and we got everyone under
cover!”
Rain was forecast for the entire weekend but it held up
for the 21st Annual Festival Noel, which is a Grand Bahama staple event
during the holiday season. Over 300 residents turned out to attend the
wine tasting, art show and Chef Noel competition, which supports the
Grand Bahama branch of the Bahamas National Trust...
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Annual Bahamas Red Cross Ball Set for January 30th -
Dec 8, 2015 - 10:00:36 PM
Nassau, The Bahamas – The annual Ball of the Bahamas Red Cross Society
will be held on Saturday, the 30th of January, 2016, at the Melia Nassau
Beach, Cable Beach under the patronage of Her Excellency, Dame
Marguerite Pindling, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of the
Bahamas. The Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie, Prime Minister of the
Commonwealth of The Bahamas, and Mrs. Christie will also be in
attendance.
The theme this year is
Passion. Pride. Pizzazz.
and will begin with cocktails at 7pm, followed by dinner at 8pm.
Entertainment will be provided by the Royal Bahamas Police Force Pop
Band...
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Bahamas Red Cross Society Christmas Cards Project -
Dec 8, 2015 - 1:24:05 PM
The Bahamas Red Cross Society celebrates “The Brilliant Colours of The Bahamas” in it’s Christmas Card selection for 2015.
The first card presents the striking flower of the PAUPERIS ORCHID “The Bahamas Poor Mans Orchid” Photography by Andrew Aitken.
The
second card depicts The Vivid Colours of Bahamian Straw Works Reflect
the Beauty of the Season” Photography by Andrew Aitken...
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Rotary Club of Old Fort welcomes Minister Michael Halkitis -
Nov 2, 2015 - 5:59:34 PM
Nassau, The Bahamas - Minister of State for Finance, The Hon. Michael
Halkitis was a recent guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Old Fort. The
Minister provided insight into the continuing impact of the global
recession on the Bahamian economy and the government’s plans to
implement initiatives that drive economic growth. Minister Halkitis
spoke candidly about challenges to national economic development. In
particular, high electricity rates, the challenges of operating a
business in The Bahamas and rising costs of living for consumers.
Additionally, Minister Halkitis acknowledged the need for transparency
and accountability in the government sector in order to improve economic
growth...
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Red Rose Ball's Journey to Morocco - November 7th -
Oct 31, 2015 - 2:10:59 PM
Freeport, The Bahamas - The Red Rose Ball is set for Saturday, November
7th, 2015 in the ballroom of the Grand Lucayan and will take you on “A
Journey to Morocco." This black tie affair will start with cocktails at
7:00 p.m. followed by dinner promptly at 8:00 p.m. Valet parking will be
available
for a minimal cost for attendees.
The ballroom will be
transformed into a Moroccan
inspired theme by the design team of Crème de la Crème Designs, the
décor alone is an added reason to attend this worthwhile charity event
attended by most of Freeport’s business professionals and
regular supporters from the United States and the family islands...
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Support the Salvation Army Day add Hope campaign -
Oct 29, 2015 - 12:03:09 PM
Freeport, Grand Bahama -
Salvation Army Day at KFC add Hope! October 30th, 2015
Bring your: Monetary Gift, Canned Goods, Clothes, Shoes...
The Salvation Army feeds up to 450 families in Grand Bahama. The amount
is increasing as family members lose their jobs and homes. Support today by donating your change...
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Grand Bahama Students to Benefit From HIV/AIDS Student Workshop -
Oct 27, 2015 - 8:12:11 PM
Freeport, Bahamas - This year
the Red Rose Ball Committee (RRBC) has invited Ms. Hydeia Broadbent,
International HIV/AIDS Activist to be the guest speaker at the Red Rose
Ball and to present to students from All Schools in Grand Bahama at a
Student HIV/AIDS workshop on Monday, 9th of November 2015
Ms. Broadbent, a young 30 year old HIV/AIDS survivor and
advocate provides the committee with an opportunity to reach the young
people of Grand Bahama through its HIV/AIDS prevention educational
workshop...
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Bahamas Heart Foundation, "Heart Ball Committee Gears Up For Major Fundraising Events" -
Oct 23, 2015 - 1:45:18 PM
While heart disease in adults is largely preventable through healthy
lifestyle choices, it is not the case for children afflicted with
congenital heart defects. One of every 100 babies is born with a
congenital heart defect and it is the number 1 cause of birth defect
related deaths. The costs of urgent cardiac care are high and since
1961, the Sir Victor Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Foundation has helped fund
over 4,000 life-saving procedures.
The Heart Ball Committee,
fundraising arm of the Sir Victor Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Foundation,
has been hard at work preparing for the November 15, 2015 Tea Party
& Fashion Show at Government House and the Annual Heart Ball,
February 13, 2016 at Meliá Nassau Beach.
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Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas
$10,000 corporate support to aid Bahamas in Hurricane Relief efforts -
Oct 21, 2015 - 9:56:12 AM
Nassau, Bahamas – As hurricane relief efforts continue, and with the
desperate need to restore normalcy to Bahamians in the Southern Islands
affected by Hurricane Joaquin, The Myers Group of Restaurants has
reached out to lend corporate support to the Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas
in its hurricane relief efforts with a donation of $10,000.
As Hurricane Joaquin decimated the Southern Islands of the Bahamas, the
brands under the Myers Group of Restaurants, including KFC Nassau,
Dunkin’ Donuts Bahamas, Luciano’s of Chicago, Anthony’s Paradise Island,
Pizza Hut Nassau...
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Red Rose Ball partners with decorators Creme De La Creme -
Oct 19, 2015 - 12:15:40 AM
Freeport, Bahamas -The Red Rose Ball Committee is pleased to co-partner
this year with Mr. Andrew Forbes, President/COO of Creme De La Creme to
bring Morocco directly into Freeport, Grand Bahama on the night of ball
in an upscale black-tie event which will also be made possible through
many other supporters and partners in the Grand Bahama business
community who have also generously donated to the cause of the Committee
and its slogan “PREVENTION NOW!” If anyone can host an event, it's The
Red Rose Ball Committee...
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Bahamas Humane Society to Rescue Animals Hurt by Hurricane Joaquin -
Oct 9, 2015 - 3:35:03 AM
NASSAU, The Bahamas – The Bahamas Humane Society is assessing the
predicament of animals impacted by the catastrophic Hurricane Joaquin.
The society has already sent food for some animals that was requested by
animal owners and residents.
With animals suffering from the
ravages of the storm, the Bahamas Humane Society stands ready and
willing to assist, but needs vital information of any injured or trapped
animals.
The Society also seeks to avoid risk to health and
well-being of persons and animals living in areas where animals may be
wounded...
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Lyford Cay Foundation pledges $100,000 for Hurricane Relief -
Oct 8, 2015 - 7:37:21 PM
NASSAU, Bahamas — In response to the devastation in the Southern Bahamas from Hurricane Joaquin, Lyford Cay Foundation,
Inc. has pledged up to $100,000 to the relief efforts.
As
it has done in the past with similar disasters that have affected The
Bahamas, the Foundation will provide both short term emergency relief to
assist with the wide-spread damage
and immediate needs of those affected, as well as broader, long-term
assistance...
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Bahamas Chamber Meets with Baha Mar Provisional Liquidators -
Sep 16, 2015 - 11:46:20 AM
Directors and executives of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and
Employers Confederation met with the joint provisional liquidators for
Baha Mar today in an effort to keep the lines of communication flowing
between the business community and the stalled project that is
considered by most to be the single largest influence on business
conditions in the country at this time.
“We know how much work
the joint provisional liquidators have before them so we were pleased
that the Bahamian lead on the liquidators’ team, Edmund Rahming, was
able to sit with us to engage in early discussions about the best way
forward,” said Chamber CEO Edison Sumner...
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JA: Achievement is Everyone’s Responsibility -
Sep 8, 2015 - 12:11:07 PM
A Back to School Message from Junior Achievement (JA) Bahamas:
It’s that time of year again, when our bright-eyed and bushy-tailed
students head back to the classrooms for primary and secondary learning.
A time when teachers are bubbling over with excitement with new lesson
plans and expectations. A time when parents and guardians are eager as
they encourage their children to maximize their full potential and
explore all possibilities. For all of us, back to school is an
opportunity for everyone to get involved and invest in the education and
advancement of our students nationwide. The back to school season also
calls to action the youth leaders, after school program coordinators and
volunteers who provide activities and programs that bridge the gap
between education and real life experiences.
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New Hummingbird Species Discovered in The Bahamas -
Sep 3, 2015 - 6:05:31 PM
Inagua, Bahamas – The Bahamas National Trust is thrilled at the recent
announcement by the American Ornithologists Union (AOU), of a new
hummingbird species on the island of Inagua. The Bahama Woodstar
(Calliphlox evelynae) - a hummingbird that is native to the Bahamas
archipelago - was originally classified scientifically as two
subspecies. It was recently determined however, that the birds are now
two completely different species. The Bahama Woodstar is a member of the
Bee Hummingbird group.
One subspecies of the Bahama Woodstar,
was found throughout The Bahamas and in the Turks and Caicos Islands...
