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The Success Bloggers Are Selling You Bullshit.
By Jon Westenberg
No, You Shouldn’t Wake Up At 5 AM…
You don’t have to follow anybody’s morning routine.
Because you know what? I’m just going to tell it like it is.
Getting up at 5 AM…
And drinking warm water with lemon…
And doing an intermittent fast…
And reading a book a day…
And meditating for 45 minutes…
…will not make you a successful person.
It doesn’t matter how many blog posts you read that claim it. It doesn’t matter how many influencers you follow. It doesn’t matter how many people post inspirational bullshit on Instagram. It doesn’t matter how many think pieces you read on the Huffington Post.
Success does not come from applying any series of magic tricks. Read more >>
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Burning Of The Yarmouth Castle
By James Donahue
An incompetent skipper and cowardly crew was blamed for the deaths of about a 100 passengers and crew members when the cruise ship Yarmouth Castle burned during a Caribbean cruise on Nov. 13, 1965.
The fire that started around 1 a.m. in one of the cabins quickly spread through the wooden superstructure of the 39-year-old vessel, forcing 373 passengers and 174 crew members in a battle for their lives. Read more >>
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Bahama Buy and Sell - Fall 2017
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Bahamian Contractors Association and BTVI collaborate
President of the Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA), Leonard Sands, recently underscored the importance of the organization and the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) working together to further develop trade areas.
During a meeting with BTVI executives, Mr. Sands said students must see the connection between the classroom and their trades. Therefore, as representative of industry, the BCA proposes to make its presence felt on the campus, holding live demonstrations in labs and workshops.
Mr. Sands then challenged BTVI to consider what is necessary to offer certifications. Noting that the demand in construction is high, he further challenged the team to create a six month carpentry course. Presently, the carpentry course is 18 months for full-time students.
BTVI’s president, Dr. Robert W. Robertson, expressed excitement over further collaboration with the BCA as the institution moves forward, noting that his team will meet on the BCA’s proposals and work quickly to meet the business needs of the construction industry in The Bahamas.
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Grand Hyatt Baha Mar Collaborates with Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Black Enterprise
Grand Hyatt sponsors Black Enterprise’s Black Men Excel
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Mr. Linville Johnson, Director of Sales Multicultural Market Bahamas Tourist Office presents weekend getaway at Grand Hyatt Baha Mar to the lucky winner.
by Katrice Moncur
Plantation, Florida — Sept 19, 2017 – The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism proudly speaks of the support they are receiving from Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, as they work to increase African American stop over arrivals to the Bahamas. Grand Hyatt Baha Mar partnered with the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, earlier this month, to sponsor a Black Enterprise event in Palm Beach Florida. The hotel was the donor of a three-day, two-night getaway to the newly opened, billion-dollar resort.
Black Enterprise, and the relationship that the Ministry shares with them, is a key element to increasing the number of African American visitors to the Bahamas. Their most recent event, Black Men Xcel, held over the American Labor Day weekend, garnered a considerable amount of opulent attendees and speakers, ranging from mayors and congressmen to famous actors and comedians.
Leading the charge of The Bahamas’ team of delegates was Mr. Linville Johnson, Director of Sales Multicultural Market for the Ministry of Tourism. Johnson is appreciative of the sponsorship with Baha Mar, saying “We are pleased to have Baha Mar on board supporting our initiatives as we go after this important segment.”
Johnson also added how relevant it is for the Bahamas to infiltrate events that cater to this specific niche. He identifies that the Islands of the Bahamas would offer the perfect solution for the male traveler who seeks sport and adventure. Along with its cultural appeal, the islands offer unrivaled experiences in sport fishing, scuba diving, boating and golfing. Accordingly, Baha Mar features an 18 hole, 72-par Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course.
The Grand Hyatt opened their doors back in May of 2017, and slowly started welcoming guests to the stellar property. Boasting 1800 total rooms, inclusive of 230 suites and residences, the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar is modern and luxurious. Its ideal location allows guests to absorb the sights, sounds and tastes of the Bahamian culture and the authentic hospitality will set a stage for guests to experience the Bahamas in a personal way.
After a two-year delay, the highly anticipated hotel has gotten many great reviews. When called upon, they were ready and willing to work with the ministry, along with Black Enterprise, realizing the benefits of this mutual friendship. As a part of the ministry’s ongoing initiative to improve their product, and increase stop over arrivals, they are welcoming the collaboration with Baha Mar and Grand Hyatt and looking forward to future projects.
by Katrice Moncur
Plantation, Florida — Sept 19, 2017 – The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism proudly speaks of the support they are receiving from Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, as they work to increase African American stop over arrivals to the Bahamas. Grand Hyatt Baha Mar partnered with the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, earlier this month, to sponsor a Black Enterprise event in Palm Beach Florida. The hotel was the donor of a three-day, two-night getaway to the newly opened, billion-dollar resort.
Black Enterprise, and the relationship that the Ministry shares with them, is a key element to increasing the number of African American visitors to the Bahamas. Their most recent event, Black Men Xcel, held over the American Labor Day weekend, garnered a considerable amount of opulent attendees and speakers, ranging from mayors and congressmen to famous actors and comedians.
Leading the charge of The Bahamas’ team of delegates was Mr. Linville Johnson, Director of Sales Multicultural Market for the Ministry of Tourism. Johnson is appreciative of the sponsorship with Baha Mar, saying “We are pleased to have Baha Mar on board supporting our initiatives as we go after this important segment.”
Johnson also added how relevant it is for the Bahamas to infiltrate events that cater to this specific niche. He identifies that the Islands of the Bahamas would offer the perfect solution for the male traveler who seeks sport and adventure. Along with its cultural appeal, the islands offer unrivaled experiences in sport fishing, scuba diving, boating and golfing. Accordingly, Baha Mar features an 18 hole, 72-par Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course.
The Grand Hyatt opened their doors back in May of 2017, and slowly started welcoming guests to the stellar property. Boasting 1800 total rooms, inclusive of 230 suites and residences, the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar is modern and luxurious. Its ideal location allows guests to absorb the sights, sounds and tastes of the Bahamian culture and the authentic hospitality will set a stage for guests to experience the Bahamas in a personal way.
After a two-year delay, the highly anticipated hotel has gotten many great reviews. When called upon, they were ready and willing to work with the ministry, along with Black Enterprise, realizing the benefits of this mutual friendship. As a part of the ministry’s ongoing initiative to improve their product, and increase stop over arrivals, they are welcoming the collaboration with Baha Mar and Grand Hyatt and looking forward to future projects.
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Black Enterprise and The Bahamas, a Spirited Team
Bahamas Center Stage at Black Enterprise’s Black Men XCEL
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Left to right: Derek Dingle – Senior VP/Chief Content Officer Black Enterprise, Jeff Friday – CEO, American Black Film Festival, Earl Butch Graves Jr. – President and CEO Black Enterprise, Lamman Rucker – Actor and Linville Johnson – Director of Sales Multicultural Market Bahamas Tourist Office.
by Katrice Moncur
Plantation, Florida — Sept 19, 2017 – The Bahamas was front and center at Black Enterprise’s inaugural Black Men Xcel Summit (BMX), as hundreds of influential African American men and women from across the United States came together for a multi-day celebration of enlightenment, empowerment and excellence. Held at the PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, the event featured some auspicious speakers including actor, director and filmmaker, Robert Townsend, former NBA player Penny Hardaway, actor, Lamman Rucker, television personality Stephen A. Smith and comedian Chris Spencer.
The Ministry of Tourism, by mandate of Minister of Tourism and Aviation Dionisio D’Aguilar, has set an agenda to increase the amount of African American visitors to 15%, and as a part of that agenda, the Bahamas continues to maintain their strong media relationship with Black Enterprise. The ministry recognizes that the followers and subscribers of Black Enterprise represent the top tier of business executives and influencers.
Mr. Linville Johnson, Director of Multicultural Market for the Ministry of Tourism, was excited to be a part of the first Black Men Xcel Summit, and optimistic about the partnership between the Bahamas and Black Enterprise. “We are always excited when we partner with a credible organization like Black Enterprise. This particular summit being the first of its name, and so creatively executed, I think it gives us an opportunity to create some great leads. These summits are always informative, always multifarious and more importantly, always productive.”
Johnson went on to mention that it was out of last year’s Women of Power Summit that the “Girls Weekend Getaway” was birthed. This getaway, hosted by Black Enterprise, is now planned for Spring 2018, in Bimini Bahamas. The trip was initially planned for October 2017, but was postponed due to hurricane Irma. Reports state, that additional group leads were generated and the Bahamas continues to gain popularity in this sector of the market.
Adding to this, Johnson mentioned the relevance of attracting the African American male traveler. He identifies that the Islands of the Bahamas offers that which appeals to the adventurous male. Along with the shared heritage and cultural allure, the Bahamas offers unrivaled experiences in golfing, scuba diving, sport fishing and boating.
The summit offered everything from Paint and Sip to a Grooming Lounge – sponsored by Walmart – where men could go and get professional haircuts and shaves. A full scope of different panels included those such as, “Black Men in Hollywood” and “Why we Love Our Black Men”, which was intended for the female audience. The Bahamas partnered with Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, and was the sponsor of a three-day, two-night, getaway to the beautiful billion-dollar resort, during one of those panels.
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism continues to diligently build and expand their relationships with key groups in the multicultural market. Plans are already in motion to step up it’s efforts even further to cultivate strategic partnerships, garner faith in the African American people, and welcome their cousins home to the Bahama Islands.
by Katrice Moncur
Plantation, Florida — Sept 19, 2017 – The Bahamas was front and center at Black Enterprise’s inaugural Black Men Xcel Summit (BMX), as hundreds of influential African American men and women from across the United States came together for a multi-day celebration of enlightenment, empowerment and excellence. Held at the PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, the event featured some auspicious speakers including actor, director and filmmaker, Robert Townsend, former NBA player Penny Hardaway, actor, Lamman Rucker, television personality Stephen A. Smith and comedian Chris Spencer.
The Ministry of Tourism, by mandate of Minister of Tourism and Aviation Dionisio D’Aguilar, has set an agenda to increase the amount of African American visitors to 15%, and as a part of that agenda, the Bahamas continues to maintain their strong media relationship with Black Enterprise. The ministry recognizes that the followers and subscribers of Black Enterprise represent the top tier of business executives and influencers.
Mr. Linville Johnson, Director of Multicultural Market for the Ministry of Tourism, was excited to be a part of the first Black Men Xcel Summit, and optimistic about the partnership between the Bahamas and Black Enterprise. “We are always excited when we partner with a credible organization like Black Enterprise. This particular summit being the first of its name, and so creatively executed, I think it gives us an opportunity to create some great leads. These summits are always informative, always multifarious and more importantly, always productive.”
Johnson went on to mention that it was out of last year’s Women of Power Summit that the “Girls Weekend Getaway” was birthed. This getaway, hosted by Black Enterprise, is now planned for Spring 2018, in Bimini Bahamas. The trip was initially planned for October 2017, but was postponed due to hurricane Irma. Reports state, that additional group leads were generated and the Bahamas continues to gain popularity in this sector of the market.
Adding to this, Johnson mentioned the relevance of attracting the African American male traveler. He identifies that the Islands of the Bahamas offers that which appeals to the adventurous male. Along with the shared heritage and cultural allure, the Bahamas offers unrivaled experiences in golfing, scuba diving, sport fishing and boating.
The summit offered everything from Paint and Sip to a Grooming Lounge – sponsored by Walmart – where men could go and get professional haircuts and shaves. A full scope of different panels included those such as, “Black Men in Hollywood” and “Why we Love Our Black Men”, which was intended for the female audience. The Bahamas partnered with Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, and was the sponsor of a three-day, two-night, getaway to the beautiful billion-dollar resort, during one of those panels.
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism continues to diligently build and expand their relationships with key groups in the multicultural market. Plans are already in motion to step up it’s efforts even further to cultivate strategic partnerships, garner faith in the African American people, and welcome their cousins home to the Bahama Islands.
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Former Bahamian Beauty Queen Empowering Domestic Violence Victims in Atlanta
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| Darlene Higgs-Hollis |
By Arthia Nixon
Atlanta, Georgia… Darlene Higgs-Hollis knows firsthand what it is to walk away from physical and emotional abuse from someone she once loved. The mother of three nearly lost her sanity in a bitter custody battle and through prayer and a resurrection of strength and says there were days she thought she would lose everything, even her life.
Now she’s an advocate, author, lifecoach, conference host and the founder of Broken Silence Ministries. She’s also on a quest to show women and girls that it is possible to come back victorious after being a victim.
“You have to force yourself to get out of depression, you have to learn to forgive even if you feel the person is unforgivable,” she says. “You have to look in the mirror and see that you are so much more than a conqueror. How can you come back if you keep allowing the prison of abuse to hold you hostage. It is far from easy and you need someone to help you when you can’t help yourself. Someone stepped in to speak life into me and because of what I went through, I must encourage others to see their potential and to get to the next level of their life, not as victims but as victors. Our story is truly our glory but we have to take up the pen to write it.”
Higgs-Hollis’ is originally from The Bahamas where she recalls being a shy teen who lacked confidence growing up in a large family. When she finally got the courage to put herself on a national platform as a contestant in Miss Teen Bahamas, her faith-focused community condemned her for being vain and lacking modesty by wearing a swimsuit in the contest and she opted out of the finals. Still it gave her the boost she needed to apply herself and launch out into the deep. That newfound bravery led her to focus on tennis a sport she played since the age of 10, representing The Bahamas at the Junior Orange Bowl in Florida. She eventually secured herself a scholarship at Fort Valley State University, ast the number one seed player. That was where she met the man she would eventually marry.
“People change,” she said. “We all do. Sometimes it’s for the better and sometimes it can be for the worse. When that change begins to negatively affect others and you find yourself losing your mind, being put in situations that are unimaginable and in a situation where you are emotionally or physically being harmed, you have to get the strength to leave. You may not have a plan on how to do it put you have to. Once you leave it doesn’t end there. It is a process, it is a journey and those who need to go through it are one set of people. Those who are in a position to help them also need to learn how to deal with such individuals.”
With October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Higgs has already scheduled a conference in the greater Atlanta area, “Am I My Sister’s Keeper?”
“The conference caters to a balance of mind, body and spirit,” said Higgs-Hollis. “This conference is for the woman who is ready to invest in herself in order to move her life forward, to live, not just exist. To move from adversity to triumph. The goal is to inspire and empower the woman who is either broken, searching for her purpose and/or questioning areas of her life, but is ready for her change. It’s to enlighten and educate a woman who knows she is her sister's keeper, but she's ready to gain more understanding to take her definition of sisterhood to another level. Basically I want to empower women to use what she learned during the conference to go into her community and her tribe and empower other women.”
As with her other events, Hollis-Higgs wants it to be a safe space and an atmosphere for building or rebuilding sister-sister relationships while reconnecting with true sisters.
Since launching Broken Silence in 2014, Higgs-Hollis has held other events including a teen girls’ conference and masquerade ball and fashion show. She says it is far from the life she thought she would be living while a child in the Caribbean, and certainly not the place she expected to be during her days of domestic abuse. But, she accepts her role.
”I became the vehicle in which God would use to birth, coach and restore girls and women, local and abroad,” said Higgs-Hollis. “Women all over are compelled to share their stories to overcome shame and to let other women know that there is still hope and that you must give voice to your pain and speak up for what you want and believe in. The silence must be broken.”
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Dissertation: The peopling of the Bahamas: A phylogeographical perspective
Tanya M Simms, Florida International University
Abstract
During the past 500 years, the Bahamas has been influenced by a wide array of settlers, including but not limited to, the Arawak Indians, Eleutherian Adventurers, British Loyalists, Creole slaves, liberated Africans as well as Chinese, Greek, Jewish, Lebanese, Jamaican and Haitian migrants. To date, however, only a few reports analyzing the genetic makeup and population dynamics of the Bahamas have been published, making this work pivotal in the endeavor to ascertain the genetic ancestry of these groups. As such, the current investigation was undertaken to genetically characterize six of the more densely populated islands throughout the Northwest (Grand Bahama and Abaco) and Central (Eleuthera, Exuma, Long Island and New Providence) Bahamas using different forensic marker systems. When autosomal STR markers are employed, the Bahamian collections were all found to receive differential contributions from the African, European, East Asian and Native American collections utilized in the analyses. Similar findings were also observed for two other Afro-Caribbean populations, Haiti and Jamaica, although the latter populace was found to share a greater proportion of its autosomal component with non-African sources than the former. On the contrary, analysis of the six Bahamian collections using high-resolution Y-chromosome markers identifies genetic signals emanating exclusively from Africans and Europeans, but this is likely the result of smaller sample sizes collected from each island and/or sex-biased gene flow from East Asian and Native American groups.^
Subject Area
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Biology, Molecular|Biology, Genetics|Biology, Systematic
Recommended Citation
Simms, Tanya M, "The peopling of the Bahamas: A phylogeographical perspective" (2011). ProQuest ETD Collection for FIU. AAI3472063.
(source)http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/dissertations/AAI3472063
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