Entertainment
Nassau Music Society presents Quartetto di Cremona, January 21st & 22nd - Jan 20, 2017 - 4:14:44 PM
The Nassau
Music Society is
thrilled to bring to Bahamian audiences the wondrous sound of the
Quartetto di Cremona string quartet of Italy along with the amazing
viola of Ambra Albek in 2 exciting
performances! It’s 5 world-class strings players all on the same stage on Saturday 21st January
at 7:30 pm at the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on Princes Street and on Sunday 22nd January
at 5:30 pm at St. Paul’s Church Hall.
Come
enjoy a glass of wine and great classical music! A different programme
will be played at each concert so audiences should plan to attend both!
News :
Grand Bahama
Women's Empowerment Workshop Coming to Grand Bahama - Feb 26, 2016 - 12:01:07 PM
Freeport, The Bahamas - Resident personal development expert and best-selling author, Angelika Christie
is inviting women of Grand Bahama and beyond to attend her "Prosper on
Purpose" seminar on Saturday, March 5th at the Canal House at Pelican
Bay Hotel.
The packed with purpose full-day event promises to teach women how to and step into their brilliance in goal setting,
relationships, and career.
"I've spent years learning from the best of the best, and I am excited
to share my knowledge with women at home," said the sought after
international speaker, trainer and luxury retreat facilitator...
Entertainment
Nassau Music Society presents, Quartetto Gelato: Feb. 20, 21 - Feb 20, 2016 - 3:51:58 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - Get ready to enjoy virtuosic showpieces, romantic
tenor arias, pyrotechnical solos, blazing gypsy show pieces,
multi-instrument mastery and a World Accordian Champion! This is
Quartetto Gelato, a dazzling musical quartet which has enchanted
audiences and critics worldwide with their exotic blend of musical
virtuosity, artistic passion and humour!
The Nassau Music Society
is excited to present two shows featuring Quartetto Gelato and a
fabulous cocktail party. The first concert will be on Saturday 20th
February 2016 from 7:30 pm at the College of The Bahamas Performing Arts
Centre, Oakes Field. Tickets are $30 for NMS members, $35 for
non-members and $10 for students. The second concert and cocktail party
will be on Sunday 21st February 2016 from 5:30 pm at St. Paul’s Church
Hall, Lyford Cay. Tickets are $75 per person...
Community
Supermodel of the Bahamas 2015 Competition Set for This Weekend - Jun 5, 2015 - 10:01:29 AM
Nassau, Bahamas -
Supermodel of the Bahamas is officially underway and 7 beautiful women
from seven of our Bahamian Islands are representing.
The theme SPLASH this year was established to focus on the beauty of
our Bahamian waters. Now accomplishing eight seasons of the event
Supermodel of the Bahamas, the model search will display seven beautiful
ethnic young women from seven Bahamian islands.
"I'm especially excited this year as we again have support from a good
friend BETH SOBOL, founder of Miami Fashion Week," said OilinSha
Coakley, Founder of Supermodel of the Bahamas...
Entertainment
Sanches Thompson, Super Talent of the Bahamas in Concert, February 9th - Feb 6, 2015 - 1:06:22 PM
Nassau, Bahamas -
Dreams
really do come true! Sanches Thompson, a Nassau student who recently migrated from Andros always
wanted an opportunity to display her talent as a singer. Since winning the 2014 Super
Talent of the Bahamas title, the 16 year old will be doing just that in 2015.
Sanches has been working hard and will be featured on her first
dance single entitled, THAT GIRL produced by David
Hoyte and OilinSha Coakley. The song will be broadcast this
week on local radio stations in The Bahamas and will also be available for
purchase on iTunes.
The young talent has also been involved in
numerous community
...
News :
Grand Bahama
Culinary Fusion Expo on today in Grand Bahama, November 8th - Nov 8, 2014 - 12:07:31 PM
Freeport, Bahamas -
It's time to show off your culinary talents Bahamas as Meeting of the
Minds hosts their
2nd Annual Culinary Fusion Expo in Grand Bahama in November. Participants from all over The Bahamas are being
invited to register to take part in this memorable
event.
Culinary Fusion Expo
is the brain child of creative genius Sean Johnson II, and features
many of the culinary artists on the island.
"This is the perfect
opportunity for all exhibitors to give live demonstrations/
presentations, network with their peers and industry buyers and
suppliers..."
Community :
Service Organizations
Red Rose Ball set to bring Paris to Grand Bahama this weekend! - Oct 31, 2014 - 10:08:12 AM
Freeport, Grand
Bahama - It's that TIME again! The Red Rose Ball Committee will host the
15th Annual Charity Black Tie Event under the distinguished Patron of
the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, the right
honourable Perry G. Christie and Mrs. Bernadette Christie set for
Saturday, November 1st, 2014. This is an event you won’t want to miss,
As we the
Red Rose Ball Committee predicts that this year’s event will
be even BETTER than any past events, so the place to be this year is the
Grand Ballroom, Grand Lucayan Resort this and every year!"
The Red Rose Ball Committee will host a magnificent black-tie Charity
event, themed:
" An Evening in Paris" which will be held on November
1st, 2014...
Opportunities
Halsbury Chambers to Host 10th Annual Free Legal Clinic - Sep 17, 2014 - 9:58:42 PM
The progressive firm
of Halsbury Chambers will hosts its 10th Annual Free Legal Clinic, under
the theme “Information You Need for the Life You Want” on Saturday the
20th September 2014 at its law office located on Village Road from 9am
to 3pm.
Launched in 2004 as a community outreach effort to
provide free legal advice and bridge the gap between the legal community
and the public, the free clinics in the past have attracted hundreds of
persons.
Nerissa Greene, Partner at the law firm, said that,
“attorneys will be available from 9am to 3pm to give free legal advice
on a wide range of legal issues such as mortgages, conveyances, wills,
probate, divorces, adoption, personal injury, wrongful dismissal,
immigration applications, trade marks...
Community :
Grand Bahama
2014 Miss Grand Bahama Pageant Finale this Sunday - Jul 25, 2014 - 10:38:47 PM
Freeport, Bahamas -
With the mission of transforming
“our young women into true ambassadors for our country," The Miss Grand
Bahama Organization is dedicated to grooming young women of Grand
Bahama into purpose-driven, community-minded, beautiful young ladies.
"Our new queen should be a young lady who is very mature, intelligent,
confident, and someone who is easy to work with, and shows gratitude. Most importantly one
who wants to give back to the her community,” said Glenn Davis, Miss
Grand Bahama Beauty Pageant Organization Director. "We also want our contestants to enjoy and grow through this experience."
Sports
Grand Bahama Regatta and Heritage Festival is UNDERWAY - Jul 19, 2014 - 10:52:58 AM
The
Grand Bahama Regatta and Heritage Festival takes place at Taino Beach on July 18th and
19th.
Under the leadership of committee chairman, and new Freeport City Council Chairman, Chervita Campbell, the team
is determined to make this year's Regatta the best ever, and the entire
Grand Bahama community is encouraged to get involved and support the
continuance of a sloop sailing regatta for the island.
While sailing and racing is going on
at sea, Taino Beach park will be buzzing with activity. The
Heritage Committee is busy planning to ensure that there will be ample
native food, entertainment, and activities such as plaiting the maypole,
etc., as well as arts and crafts on display...
Events Calendars :
Special Events
Upcoming Events for Miss Teen Bahamas International 2014 - May 8, 2014 - 2:04:34 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - This years' Miss Teen
Bahamas International held their contestant debut during a white party
on April 11th, and one of these lovely young women will be crowned
on....
Miss Teen Bahamas International MTBI 2014 Calender of Events :
May 10th -
Contestants Motorcade
starts:
2pm at
Arawak Cay.
Competition starts
5pm
at Courtyard at J-Line Fitness opposite the Shirley Street Plaza.Tickets:
$10
May 17th -
Fashion Couture & Supermodel Competition starts
8pm at the
Courtyard at J-Line Fitness opposite the Shirley Street Plaza.
Tickets: $25...
News :
Ministry of Tourism Updates
1st Annual Grand Bahama Band Festival takes place Saturday! - Apr 5, 2014 - 12:16:59 PM
DOWNTOWN,
Freeport GBI- This Saturday, April 5th, 2014 beginning at 3pm West
Pioneers Way, Downtown Freeport will sound off with the First Annual Grand
Bahama Band Festival.
This musical extravaganza will feature local and national
bands, high schools and community organizations including but not limited to:
Bahamas Brass Band, Legends Marching Band, Pioneers Marching Band, Pathfinders
Marching Band, Shiloh Eagles Band, BMES Rake n' Scrape and Pop Bands, and many
more. There will also be a special guest appearance by the Fort Myers Marching
Band out of South Florida...
Events Calendars :
Special Events
Bimini Sands & Neal Watson’s ‘Hammer Headquarters’ Announce: Shark Showdown 2014 Photography Week - Feb 20, 2014 - 10:39:45 PM
Underwater Photo Workshop/Competition Takes Place 2/22-3/1/14
SOUTH
BIMINI, Bahamas – Bimini Sands Resort & Marina in the Bahamas and
its on-site dive operation, Neal Watson’s Bimini Scuba Center, are proud
to announce they will host
Shark Showdown Photography Week on
Feb 22 – March 1, 2014. An exciting underwater photography workshop
& competition focused on capturing spectacular images of Great
Hammerhead, Caribbean Reef and Bull sharks in their element, the event
features world-renowned underwater photographer David Doubilet and
innovative shark specialist Jeremiah Sullivan, founder of Shark Armor,
along with other experts.
Shark Showdown Photo Week follows the
inaugural Shark Showdown Film & Video week, which will take place at
Bimini Sands on 1/25 - 2/1/14. Both events are scheduled to take place
during the annual Great Hammerhead migration...
Community :
Service Organizations
Sir Victor Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Ball: February 15th - Feb 7, 2014 - 3:10:57 PM
HEART BALL IS COMING UP: “Celebrating the Golden Anniversary of a Vision…Championing the Cause of Children!"
For fifty years, The
Annual Heart Ball has served as the major fund raiser to aid the Sir
Victor Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Foundation. On
Saturday, February 15, 2014,
The Heart Ball Committee will host the
50th Annual Heart Ball at Melia
Nassau Beach Resort, formerly the Sheraton Nassau. The Heart Ball
Committee is very excited about this achievement and invites Corporate
Bahamas and the public to come and share this historical moment with
them.
Events Calendars :
Special Events
26th Annual ShowBoats International Boys & Girls Clubs Rendezvous announces Fishing Tournament, Live Auction, Kool & the Gang, and comedian Dennis Miller - Nov 21, 2013 - 4:43:08 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The
26th Annual ShowBoats International Boys & Girls Clubs Rendezvous will
host the Second Annual Fishing Tournament on Friday, November 22
followed by a one-of-a-kind live auction during the Saturday night Gala
on
Saturday, November 23 at Atlantis, Paradise Island in the Bahamas with a special guest appearance by comedian Dennis Miller.
The
Bahamas is well known as one of the greatest sport fishing destinations
in the world, making it the perfect setting for the Second Annual
Fishing Tournament. Guests will enjoy a leisurely day fishing for
Kingfish, Dolphin, Wahoo, Tuna and more. Prizes will be awarded for
Overall Top and Biggest Fish Overall. Winners will be announced and
trophies awarded during the Hot Havana Nights poolside party Friday
evening.
Community :
Service Organizations
Red Rose Ball Charity Event, November 2nd - Nov 2, 2013 - 12:00:30 PM
Freeport, Bahamas - Come, take a journey down the Nile of Ancient Egypt with us as The
Red Rose Ball Committee host it’s 14th, Annual Charity Event scheduled for Saturday,
November 2nd, 2013, Cocktails and Awards presentation at 7:00 p.m. and Dinner at 8:00pm under the theme:
“A journey down the Nile of Ancient Egypt”, where it all began.
The
event will be held under the distinguish patronage of the Prime
Minister of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, the Rt. Hon. Perry G.
Christie and Mrs. Bernadette Christie in the Grand Ballroom at the Grand
Lucayan. We invite you to join us for a wonderful evening as the Red
Rose Ball Committee promises to make this an exciting and entertaining
event while at the same time supporting a worthy cause.
Entertainment
Pink Pearl Restaurant presents "Conch N' Tings" with the Apple Elliott Band: October 25th - Oct 16, 2013 - 4:46:17 PM
Grand Bahama Island - On Friday,
October 25th, all
roads will lead to Bootle Bay, West End for Pink Pearl Restaurant's
Conch N' Tings!
This event will launch Pink
Pearl's new menu featuring the delectable taste of Conch, a Bahamian
delicacy and signature food item of The Bahamas. If Conch is not your
fancy, we'll also have our local Lobster or Crab & Dough.
Entry for this event
is $40 and we'll provide you with a complimentary drink, and samplings
of ALL our conch dishes, lobster, and crab & dough. Make us your
island getaway and enjoy the ocean view and our locally-flavoured food
selections...
Community
Supermodel of the Bahamas to unveil 2013 contestants, June 22nd - Jun 20, 2013 - 1:35:43 AM
Nassau, Bahamas - The
#1 Model Search in The Bahamas will unveil it's 2013 contestants on
Saturday, June 22nd at 1pm at the Towne Hotel in Nassau. The theme is
"
Masquerade."
Supermodel of the Bahamas was founded by Oilinsha
Coakley, owner of Oilinsha Models and Talent. "We discover new faces.
Candidates are then trained and pushed to perform, whereupon it becomes
obvious after photo shoots, runway shows, and interviews, who is made
for the life of a model."
Arts & Culture
Nassau Music Society presents"Une Soirée Musicale" with cellist, Kenneth Law and pianist, Christy Lee - Jan 17, 2013 - 8:52:31 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - The
Nassau Music Society, under the Patronage of His Excellency, Sir Arthur
Foulkes, Governor General of The Bahamas, will continue it's 2012-2013
concert season by holding 2 concerts on Friday, January 18, 2013 (8PM)at
St. Paul's Church Hall, Lyford Cay and on Sunday, January 20, 2013
(5:30PM) at St. Andrew's Kirk, Shirley & Princes Street.
The
Society will feature Kenneth Law, cellist accompanied by Christy Lee,
pianist, in an evening entitled: "Une Soirée Musicale" (a Musical
Evening). The duo will interpret works from French composers such as
Gabriel FAURE, Maurice RAVEL,
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