Community
2nd Annual Hope Gala Ball : Saturday, November 10th - Nov 9, 2012 - 3:42:10 AM
The Hope Ball
Committee has recruited a team of volunteers to help raise funds for the
various cancer related programs coordinated by the Cancer Society Grand
Bahama Branch at the
Venetian Masquerade 2nd Annual Hope Gala Ball
being held under the distinguished patronage of their Excellencies Sir
Arthur Foulkes, Governor General of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and
Lady Foulkes.
The Venetian
Masquerade kicks off with cocktails at 7:00 p.m. on
Saturday, November 10th
in the Grand Ballroom, at the Grand Lucayan Resort and dinner
at 8:00 p.m. Guests are encouraged to wear their uniquely designed
masks on arrival...
Community :
Service Organizations
Heart Ball Committee’s Tea Party & Fashion Show: Explosion of Topaz - Nov 8, 2012 - 11:05:43 PM
Nassau,
Bahamas - The range of colours of the topaz gemstone is limitless and
diverse, from clear white to mystic blue. If there were an explosion of
the many shades of topaz, you would see the rainbow: white, yellow,
orange, blue, pink, brown, green and many more shades of topaz.
Explosions don’t just happen. There is always a reason for an explosion,
be it natural or other. On
November 18, 2012, there will be an explosion of topaz for a most worthy cause.
Under the theme, “
Explosion of Topaz”, the 2012 / 2013 Heart
Ball Committee will jumpstart their fundraising activities and host
their 7th Annual Tea Party & Fashion, in aid of The Sir Victor
Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Foundation...
Community :
Grand Bahama
ZNS Fun Run & Walk and Mini Health Fair: March 31st - Mar 30, 2012 - 1:10:24 PM
Freeport, Bahamas -
ZNS annual Fun Run/Walk and Mini Health Fair is scheduled for
Saturday,
March 31, 2012 at 6:00 a.m. We invite you to come out at 5:30 a.m. for
warm-up exercise, pep talk and prayer before the race. Immediately
following the race, a mini health fair will be held in the foyer of the
Government Complex. Please partake of the free health screenings,
literature, health talks, free samples and aerobics by Mrs. Alice
Williams of Mind, Body and Soul Fitness Centre.
We have partnered
with Grand Bahama businesses in order to present to our top finishers
gift certificates. There will be a cash prize for the overall first
place winner...
Arts & Culture
An Evening of Classical Guitar featuring Marco Tamayo and Anabel Montesinos - Jan 27, 2012 - 12:35:39 AM
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 ...
Community :
Service Organizations
40th Annual Red Cross Ball set for January 28th - Jan 26, 2012 - 12:00:18 PM
Nassau, Bahamas -
The 40th Annual Red Cross Ball will take place on Saturday, January 28th
2012 in the Crystal Ballroom at the Nassau Wyndham & Crystal Palace
Casino at 7pm.
The evening will feature the music of the O'JAYS with lead singer of the O'Jays, Eddie Levert and Royal Bahamas Police Force POP
Band, the Lou Adams Orchestra, and
Caribah...
Arts & Culture
Nassau Music Society - Members' Evening, January 14th at Government House - Jan 14, 2012 - 8:03:54 AM
Nassau,
Bahamas - The Nassau Music Society will hold its Annual Members' evening
to thank members and friends for supporting them over the years.
This evening will feature young and upcoming artists from the Music
Department of the College of the Bahamas with guest artist Sonovia
Pierre.
The programme is varied and will include traditional music such as
"Heaven is a Wonderful Place" and "O' happy Day" interpreted by the COB
Ensemble and Laurelle and the Brass Boys, our very own Bahamian Franz
Hepburn's "Bahama Moon" by Ranice Arnette (clarinet), Shon Pennerman...
Arts & Culture
Fashion and Art Merge for One Big Night - November 5th! - Nov 4, 2011 - 12:34:40 PM
Nassau, The Bahamas-- On
Saturday, 5th November, 2011, fashion enthusiast
and art lovers can anticipate the official launch of the “black-carpet
event”,
Fash|Art, hosted at Doongalik Studios, Village Road, beginning
at 6:30pm.
While in the capacity of Operations Manager of
Mode Iles Ltd, producers
of the renowned “Islands of the World Fashion Week”, Project Manager and
fashion enthusiast Kedar Clarke began conceptualizing an event to
promote emerging, creative talents in the areas of fashion and art,
locally. Clarke soon after partnered with producers of the popular
online publication Stylezine Magazine, Nikolas Barnes; Editor In Chief
& Scharad Lightbourne; Creative Director...
Community :
Service Organizations :
BASRA
BASRA's Evening of Elegance, November 5th - Nov 4, 2011 - 10:55:49 AM
Nassau, Bahamas -
Bahamas Air Sea Rescue Association (
BASRA) presents their annual
"Evening of
Elegance" to be held on Saturday,
November 5th at Old Fort Bay Club
starting at 7pm. Please support this important fundraiser.
Entertainment for dancing provided by the Long Island connection, The Last Quarter Band (with Tommy Goodwin)
In-House Raffle, Seafood Buffet, Carvery and Sushi with Wine included...
News :
Ministry of Tourism Updates :
FLIFF on Location screening SCHEDULE for Grand Bahama - Oct 29, 2011 - 3:47:34 PM
 “All Movies All
Day,” “All Access” and “Function Tickets” are now available for the Fort
Lauderdale International Film Festival on location at Grand Bahama
Island. In addition, organizers have released the full schedule of films
and special events to take place during the occasion, which will run
from Thursday, October 27 to Sunday, October 30.
In addition to two
workshops: Underwater Cinematography and Filmmaking in the Caribbean,
more than 25 films will be shown over three days during the inaugural
FLIFF On Location at the state of the art Canal House at Pelican Bay
Resort. Two films will be shown free of charge to the public in an
outdoor setting at Taino Beach and Count Basie Square.
All Access Passes are only $50 and available at Pelican Bay Hotel....
News :
Local
First Ever Femminar to hit the Bahamas Celebrates the Beauty of Being a Woman - Oct 18, 2011 - 11:23:56 AM
Nassau, Bahamas
–
Viva La Bella Femminar is getting ready to host their debut event
October
20-22, 2011 at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort.
This event is about building up the whole
woman, not just the entrepreneur. It’s about acknowledging some of
our flaws as a gender, and recognizing that our beauty is not skin deep
as we’ve been told. Viva La Bella Femminar is about believing that
our beauty is to the core.
The schedule consists of dynamic presentations
and panel discussions, open floor sessions, engaging entertainment,
a fashion show “du jour” and much more...
Sports
Grand Bahama Regatta, Now Underway! - Sep 16, 2011 - 1:59:56 AM
Freeport, Bahamas -
The Grand Bahama Regatta Committee, in association with the Ministry of
Youth, Sports & Culture present the
2011 Grand Bahama Regatta!
Two days of Sailing you do not want to miss! Sailing
dates: Friday, September 15th and Saturday, September 16th. A, B, and C
Class and Junior Sailors (G.B. Sailing Club): 'A' Class - with 5 sloops
including - Courageous and Red Stripe; ''B' Class - with 7 sloops
including - Lady Sonia and Cobra;
"C'' Class - with 9 sloops including - Sweet Island Gal and Asue Thunderbird
Four nights of Entertainment!
Entertainment :
Bahamas International Film Festival
Summer Films in the Square: "Amal" and "Ten Canoes", tonight! - Sep 9, 2011 - 6:55:22 AM
Nassau, Bahamas -
Bahamas
International Film Festival Films in The Square presented by Via Cafe
& Nassau Downtown Partnership
Friday, September 9th,
2011 8:00pm
FREE
Movies in Rawson Square.
This week two features: Amal (India) and Ten Canoes (Australia)
Amal:
Autorickshaw driver
Amal is content with the small, but vital, role he serves - driving
customers around New Delhi as quickly and safely as possible. But his
sense of duty is tested by an eccentric, aging billionaire, who, moved
by Amal's humility, bequeaths him his entire estate before...
News :
Local
Theodore Elyett's Miss Teen Bahamas® Organization Swimsuit Best Body Competition - Aug 12, 2011 - 3:53:08 AM
Nassau, Bahamas -
Theodore Elyett’s Miss Teen Bahamas Beauty Pageant,
announces its
Swimsuit Best Body Competition! After weeks of
intense training and grooming sessions, the contestants of Theodore
Elyett's Miss. Teen Bahamas Organization® will grace the walk in two different swimsuits on
Sunday, August 14th, 2011 at 6:00pm in
Compass Point.
Under
the theme, “Pretty Girl Rock:Beauty.Intelligence.Grace,” this even is next in the organization’s long list of preliminary
competitions, community service initiatives, additional training and
educational workshops...
Community :
Grand Bahama
A Night of Splendor with the Queen of Gospel, Pastor Shirley Caesar - August 19th - Aug 1, 2011 - 5:57:27 PM
Freeport, Grand Bahama - Don't Miss
A Night of Splendor with the Queen of Gospel, Pastor Shirley Caesar
on August 19th, 2011
at 7pm at Jubilee Cathedral. Dress Code: Semi Formal Attire.
Also Appearing: Pastor Simeon Outten & The New Life Band & The Church of God of Prophecy Brass Band.
The event will support the Grand Bahama and Freeport Blind Assocations, the Central Home for the Elderly, and medical expenses of Evelyn Bevans...
Community
We The People to hold Tree Planting and Community Day, August 1st - Aug 1, 2011 - 4:39:39 AM
On August 1st, 1834, now known as Emancipation Day, slavery for
thousands of Africans living in the British colonies ended and freedom
was the order of the day. On August 1st, 2011, We The People hopes to
likewise to catalyze the emancipation of thousands of Bahamians living
and working in our beautiful Bahamaland from the spirit of
‘non-community’ that seems to be sweeping the nation.
On August 1st, We The People will celebrate the power of the tree as it
relates to community and is therefore partnering with The Bahamas
Landscaping Association to provide, at cost, over 1000 trees for
planting in New Providence neighborhoods
...
Sports
Darling Family Fun Day and Flag Football Tournament, July 16th - Jul 14, 2011 - 6:03:37 PM
Nassau, Bahamas -
"Darling Family Day," a one-day FUNdraiser for the Devard Darlin As One Foundation with activities for
the whole family including a flag-football tournament will take place on
Saturday,
July 16th, 10am-4pm.
$250
per team;
A steak-out, 12noon-4pm, $10 and a party boat cruise, 9pm,
$15, Potters Cay Dock in Nassau.
The
As One Foundation was
established with a vision is to support and enhance youth development by
providing youth-centered activities and opportunities to develop
character, values, sportsmanship, responsibility and positive
relationships...
Sales & Promotions :
The Apple Elliott Band to perform next at Rooster's, July 16th - Jul 12, 2011 - 5:13:33 PM
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island -
The Apple Elliott Band will be performing at
Rooster's this Saturday,
July 16th from 8:30pm - 11:30pm.
Rooster's
is Grand Bahama Island's newest sports bar and club featuring a large concert stage. Located immediately off the traffic circle past Fishing
Hole Road. Relax on the couches, sit at the large bar and watch games on
the many TV screens or sit intimately at a private table on the open
air dance area.
Following in the footsteps of its founder, Mr.
Edwin ‘Apple’ Elliott, the Apple Elliott Band continues to grace its
listeners with a wide variety of music...
Focus on Fashion
Beyond Borders Plus Size Fashion Show, July 3rd - Jul 2, 2011 - 11:45:23 AM
Nassau, Bahamas -
Beyond Borders Plus Size Fashion Show will take place this
Sunday, July 3rd at the British Colonial Hilton from
7:30pm -
10:30pm
.
Tickets $25.00 in advance and $35.00 at the door, so get your tickets early.
Ultimately our aim is to encourage women
to value and appreciate themselves as complete and whole beings;
mentally, physically, intellectually and spiritually. They will be fully
aligned with our mission, vision and core values in both their personal
and professional lives.
News :
Grand Bahama
Miss Grand Bahama Beauty Pageant 2011 Crowning, June 12th - Jun 10, 2011 - 11:19:39 PM
Freeport, Bahamas - The big day has arrived! Who will be the next Miss Grand Bahama?
Find out by attending the
Miss Grand Bahama Beauty Pageant final night, where one of the 9 lovely young contestants will walk away with the crown.
The crowning night takes place on
Sunday, June 12th at the
Hilton Outten Convention Center,
and gets underway with a Pre-show at 8pm and Main event at 9pm. This
year's theme is "A Tribute to Miss Grand Bahama Beauty Queens"...
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