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BEAUTIFUL HOME FOR RENT!
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This beautiful 3 bed/3.5 bath island style home is located in the gated community of Shoreline. Fully furnished with a beautiful kitchen. This home also has a private generator! Amenities include pools, tennis courts, a gym, beach access, the list goes on. Call Nikolai Sarles at 242 727 8887 for more information.
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BTVI top in regional IT certification exams
The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institution (BTVI) was recently recognized as the single largest consumer of Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) exams in the Caribbean and Latin America, in addition to obtaining the highest results of over 40 testing centres.
CompTIA is a leader in the Information Technology (IT) industry worldwide, issuing professional certifications. BTVI has over 300 students taking CompTIA exams annually.
Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, Leroy Sumner, said the institution is intentional about having its IT students sit for international certifications.
“The numbers are not by accident. They are strictly by policy. All students in IT are eligible to take the certification exams and they know that from they register. We understand the importance of certification,” he stated.
BTVI President, Dr. Robert Robertson concurred, adding that as a technical school, the institution sees certifications as supplementary to the academic side of programs.
“Certifications carry a lot of weight. They work hand in hand with experience and can go a long way in advancing one’s career. They keep you on your toes because in order to keep up with the latest technology, there is a need to earn the latest certifications,” said Dr. Robertson.
Director for CompTIA Latin America-Caribbean, Leonard Wadewitz, too spoke to the significance of certifications in a very competitive IT industry.
“Any certification is a validation measurement of your skills. It is an objective, as opposed to subjective, measurement. Don’t put on your resume Computer Technician. You are IT Infrastructural Support Specialists,” stressed Mr. Wadewitz.
Meanwhile, BTVI’s Chair of IT, Anthony Ramtulla is pleased with the students’ success.
“We changed the paradigm. We are meeting and exceeding standards. Our record speaks for itself. In share volume of taking exams and passing them, we are top. We have adopted CompTIA’s standards. They produce a syllabus that changes every three years; it is therefore relevant,” said Mr. Ramtulla.
Students, Shavonne Strachan, Cenize Louissaint and Edmund Lewis, who passed the A+ and Network+ exams, proudly wore their pins as evidence of their success.
Shavonne was a Sales Associate at the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) and attempted to become a member of the IT department; however, she was initially unsuccessful.
“Passing these exams opened doors for me. It assisted me in getting a promotion. I believe it really helped,” said the 29-year-old who is now an IT Associate for the past six months.
Meanwhile, Cenize knew from 7th grade that she wished to enter the IT field. She said the journey to passing the international certifications have not been without challenges.
“I was intimidated as some of my classmates were already in the field. I studied hard to prove to them that I could do it. They motivated me. I love technology. I am passionate about it,” said the 22-year-old.
For Edmund, achieving his certifications gives him the impetus to go on.
“This is like having a second chance, particularly after losing my job. It has given me a chance to develop myself. BTVI has a lot of hands-on experience. The IT program is very useful,” said the 31-year-old who enrolled in BTVI in January 2016.
The students are now preparing for the CompTIA Project+ certification. BTVI is an authorized Pearson Virtual University Enterprises (VUE) testing centre. It also has a mobile site, as there are also certification exams taken at BTVI in Grand Bahama.
BTVI’s Certification Centre Coordinator, Craig Albury, is pleased with the results of both internal and external candidates.
“I know we always had the potential to do it. There is some work to be done, but with Mr. Ramtulla as IT head and his faculty, I am very confident we are moving in the right direction,” he said.
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Institute of Business - Paralegal Studies, Associate Degree, Diploma or Certificate Courses
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Geriatrics Hospital Management Team - You are invited to our Care Givers Symposium
Friday, October 6th, 2017
Church of God Auditorium
Joe Farrington Road
8:30 am
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Atlanta Is The Latest U.S. City to Decriminalize Marijuana
By Grace Donnelly
Atlanta’s city council decided unanimously to decriminalize marijuana Monday night. They voted 15-0 to make the penalty for possession of one ounce or less a $75 fine — a move that aims to neutralize uneven policing and enforcement of drug laws in the city where 92% of individuals arrested for marijuana between 2014 and 2016 were black. Read more >>
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BTVI students create costumes of bygone era
Fashion students of the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) are getting the opportunity to display their talents under the bright lights at the Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts.
Guided by chair of the Fashion department, Kathy Pinder, the students are participating in their first theatrical design project inclusive of costumes for the plays Othello and Once on this Island.
“We had to study the plays and we attended rehearsals once per week. We learned more about costume history and theatrical design,” said Ms. Pinder.
The students created 11 medieval garments for Othello and 12 peasant garments for Once on this Island, which are a part of the Shakespeare in Paradise festival. Now in its ninth annual year, Shakespeare in Paradise features William Shakespeare’s works along with works from around the Caribbean, African, American and world theatre. It runs October 2nd to 14th.
The festival provided BTVI’s Fashion department with the finances to purchase the materials and notions for the costumes from Huyler’s Fabrics. In turn, the fabric store assisted by offering a discount to the students.
This is not the first time BTVI students have been involved with a Dundas Production. Last year, two students who were fresh off their Face Care and Makeup Artistry Course got the opportunity to be exposed to stage makeup for James Catlyn’s Summer Madness. Now, Fashion students are gaining experience.
“This is exposure they didn’t have before. It’s good for their portfolio,” said Ms. Pinder, “they got to conduct consultations, as they had to interact with the cast while taping them up. It’s also the opportunity to use those soft skills taught here at BTVI.”
2017 Fashion Design certificate graduate, Dellrene Thompson, who received the Aliv Graduate Award of Excellence Cash Award during the May commencement exercise, is back at the institution studying towards her diploma.
“I am getting exposure. I’ve never done theatrical design before, so I am learning. There’s also a rush to it; it’s teaching me to work under pressure. I am looking forward to attending the plays and seeing my designs worn on stage,” said Dellrene.
Marcaela Lett, who is also studying towards a diploma in Fashion Design, said this is a chance to go beyond commercial fashion.
“It is a great opportunity and I’m intrigued by the styles from back then. It’s a totally different era in terms of fashion. Fashion evolves, but it also comes back. It is a play and a lot of people will see what we can do. I want to see everyone dressed in costume and see how they will play the part,” said the student.
Additionally, Festival Director, Dr. Nicolette Bethel and Costume Coordinator, Claudette “Cookie” Allen, expressed how pleased they are with the costumes produced by BTVI students.
Dr. Bethel said they envision a long-term partnership with the school.
“We are really loving this experience. We want to institutionalize it – if at all possible. We are blown away,” she exclaimed.
“The actors really liked what they got. We are finding it a very positive experience,” she added.
Ms. Allen, who has been a theatrical actor for over 45 years is pleased to reunite with BTVI.
“BTVI students created the first costumes for The Bahamas National Youth Choir, and that was over 30 years ago – and I kept saying, we should go back to BTVI,” said Ms. Allen.
“These students have now done Shakespearean costumes. That, in itself, speaks for itself. I am pleased – very much so,” she said.
Photo courtesy of Shakespeare in Paradise
Photo courtesy of Shakespeare in Paradise
Photo courtesy of Shakespeare in Paradise
Photo: Hadassah Hall
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National Heroes Day Celebration in Fox Hill
Living heroes who will be honored at the service are Rev. Dr. Julia Bain, Mrs. Eugenia Thurston, Mr. Derrel Moss, Mr. Garth and Mary Ferguson, Mrs. Sylvia Rolle, Mrs. Agnes Cash- Greene, Ms. Florinda Francis, and Mr. Harry Knowles. The guest speaker at the service will be Father Hugh Bartlett. Read more >>
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Lil Shottas Lounge - Halloween Bash!
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Institute of Business: Book Keeping & Accounts, Office Procedures
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The Tribune Weekend
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Bahamian Brewery & Presidente Beer Bottle Cap Contest to send Bahamians to International Concert
In just two weeks, fourteen Bahamian music enthusiasts will be chosen to enjoy one of the biggest music festivals in the region, all courtesy of the Presidente Caribbean and their distributors, Bahamian Brewery & Beverage Company Ltd (BBB).
Following the successful launch of the Bahamas leg of the Presidente Music Vibes Tour, the two companies have joined forces to usher in a in a brand-new contest which will give lucky locals the opportunity to win an all-expense paid trip to the Dominican Republic.
“The Presidente Music Tour is a music platform that unites Caribbean Rhythms,” said Presidente Sales & Marketing Manager Manny Bartolo.
“With each Presidente you drink here in The Bahamas, you can get closer to enjoying the biggest musical event in the Caribbean. When you purchase a beer, look UNDER THE CAP, and find the code that will enter you to win!”
Over a two-week period from October 1st to the 14th, participants will merely have to retrieve the codes found under the bottle caps of each purchased bottle of Presidente Beer, and register those codes on the beer’s official website www.presidentebeer.com.
“You can enter as many times, with as many beer caps as you buy - all for a chance to WIN a trip” noted Bartolo. Read more >>
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Deep Creek Eleuthera Development Association - Halloween Boat Cruise!
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Top 5 atrocities committed by Christopher Columbus
It’s difficult to think of a more perverse hero than Christopher Columbus, the Spaniard who led Europe’s first landing party in the Americas.
From rape, to pillage, to flat-out murder, Columbus and his men were the first Europeans to commit horrendous atrocities against America’s indigenous people.
The following list describes a sampling of reasons why Columbus was an awful person, with information drawn from Howard Zinn’s "A People's History of the United States." Read more >>
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The Sale of the Collection of Princess Fredericka Ann Guirey at Stair Galleries Oct 28th & 29th
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| Princess Fredericka “Bo” Guirey |
Sigrist House was built in 1937 in Nassau by the architects Schoepell and Voivesky, an American and English design team. The interiors were largely furnished by the notable British firm of Mallett Antiques on New Bond Street, London. The gardens at Sigrist House were considered among the finest in the West Indies. The house is Spanish Colonial in architecture, but the interiors decidedly English. The Georgian style paneling of the drawing room is of rare white mahogany, built in London to specification, as was the beautiful hand-carved pine paneling in the library. On offer in our October auction are the George III Style Giltwood Low Table inset with a Chinese Export Reverse Painting that was a focal point in the drawing room and the fine George I Cut Gesso and Giltwood Table attributed to Thomas Moore that sat on the left side of the marble fireplace in the drawing room. The furniture was appointed with exotic Chinese porcelains and jades. One of particular note was made by Edward J. Farmer as a silver-mounted jade cup-formed ashtray. The walls of the house were hung with Old Master landscapes, seascapes and floral still life paintings. An unusual Regency Giltwood and Ebonized Convex Mirror originally hung in Princess Guirey’s Belgrave Square home that was designed by David Hicks is also on offer.
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| Sigrist House, Nassau |
Sigrist House was the setting for many glamorous parties, the seating charts were precise, the flowers in abundance and cocktails flowed for many decades. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor were among some of the royal guests to stay at Sigrist House. The Windsors camped out there for months in 1940 while the Governor’s Mansion was being redecorated to the Duchess’s liking.
Princess Guirey was raised in London, Nassau and Monte Carlo. After receiving her inheritance in the late 50’s the world was her oyster. Her first marriage was brief, followed by her second marriage to Irish film director Kevin McClory at age 22. McClory directed and produced several James Bond films, including Thunderball and Never Say Never Again. Slim Aarons took the iconic photograph of the stylish Bo and her family riding in the amphicar across the harbor in Nassau. It is symbolic of the extravagant life she led; capricious, fun-loving and always on the go.
Princess Guirey’s third marriage was to Prince Azamat Guirey (1924-2001). Prince Azamat was born in New York, educated at Yale University and spent many years with the stock brokerage firm of Burnham & Co. The Prince’s title is a Khanate of the Crimea, which was formed in 1449 as an independent state by clans of the Mongolian Golden Horde. The Prince’s prestigious ancestors include Haci Giray who became the first ruler of that region and was said to be a decedent of the 11th generation of Genghis Khan (1162-1227), the founder of the Mongolian Empire. The couple lived at Garretstown House in Dunshaughlin, Ireland, London and Nassau.
Princess Guirey’s Nassau home was a mixture of antiques, paintings and decorations from Sigrist House, combined with exotic pieces from Anthony Redmile’s shop in London and David Linley’s bespoke creations made specifically for her. Tables were laden with frogs of varying sizes and materials, such as jade, hardstone, crystal, as well as silver examples from Aspreys. The Princess once was quoted as saying that she had to kiss a lot of frogs to find her prince. Juxtaposing an Orville Bulman painting over a gilded Georgian table with the Linley parquetry screen, her interiors, like her life, reflected her proper British upbringing and the carefree air of the West Indies.
The last few decades of Princess Guirey’s life were spent in Ireland and Nassau. She enjoyed painting and promoting Bahamian and International artists through the organization Art International. Organizing exhibitions of sculpture, paintings and drawings by artists from Zimbabwe, The United Kingdom, Scotland, the United States, and France. Her philanthropic interests included the Seahorse Institute, a school for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Stair Galleries is pleased to be offering contents from Sigrist House in Nassau and Bakhchysarai, her home in Lyford Cay which is named after the ancestral palace in Crimea. Included in the auction on October 28th and 29th will be furniture, silver, porcelain, fine art and sculpture.
For more information, contact Muffie Cunningham at 518.751.1000 or muffie.cunningham@stairgalleries.com
View the sale information here
http://www.stairgalleries.com/auctions/october-28-29-2017-2/
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Exceeding Quality Customer Service" Customer Delight Workshop Nov. 11, 2017
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October: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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