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Government wants single digital ID for Bahamians

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Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest
Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest.
By DENISE MAYCOCK
Tribune Freeport Reporter
dmaycock@tribunemedia.net

THE government intends to create a single digital ID for citizens of The Bahamas to make online access to services seamless and more efficient to reduce government cost, Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest revealed.

The government will be seeking assistance from new tech firm GIBC Digital to assist it with putting in place a cybersecurity system to ensure data privacy and security of the ID system.

Mr Turnquest's comments came during the official launch of GIBC's office in the Jasmine Corporate Centre yesterday.

GIBC Digital, operated by CEO Greg Wood, is the first tech firm approved under the Commercial Enterprises Act, which targets specialised businesses in captive insurance, nanotechnology, computer technology, software design, data storage, maritime trade, aviation registration, wealth management and manufacturing enterprises.

Cyber technology and fraud is one of the company's five interconnected areas of competency.  Read more >>

Bahamian Art & Culture : No. 350 : 06.29.18

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Today we're celebrating our 350th issue of Bahamian Art & Culture Newsletter! 350 issues! We couldn't do it without all the Bahamian artists and creatives, all our advertisers, and of course our readers. THANK YOU!

On the cover we feature a sobering piece by Bahamian artist Lynn Parotti which speaks to the cost of water around the world. We also have lots of art & cultural events features on Bahamians Tamika Galanis, Theodore Elyett, André Musgrove, Averia Wright, Julian Waldron, Shawn Hanna – and so much more! Click on the above below and enjoy!

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Boxing Champion Everette “Elisha Obed” Ferguson passes at 66

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Everette “Elisha Obed” Ferguson

Nassau – Thursday evening The light middleweight World Champion Everette “Elisha Obed” Ferguson, passed away. He was 66 years old.

With his successful life’s journey which began in Acklins Obed had been suffering a long illness, which slowed him down over the years. But his life was full and his triumphs were many.  Read more >>

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Bahamian Journalist Wins Four of the Newspapers of West Georgia's 10 Awards in 2018 Georgia Press Association Contest

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Arthia Nixon with her awards

Atlanta, Georgia... Arthia Nixon was the only staff member of the Newspapers of West Georgia, which includes the Times-Georgian, Villa Rican and Douglas County Sentinal, to win multiple awards in this year's Georgia Press Association Better Newspaper Contest.

Nixon, who began her media career 18 years ago in her native Bahamas, won both first place and third place awards for Religious Writing, standing out with her wide range of topics, including a piece on church no longer being a safe haven due to mass shootings in the United States.

For her second place win in Investigative Journalism, judges said she proved why it was important to attend local government work session with her series on the Carrollton Fire Department. As a result of her series, the public went to bat for their "underpaid and overworked" firemen, and the department was given a full audit.

She was also commended for her depth and diverse topics which earned her third place overall in Business Reporting.

Six other staff members each one a single award.

"I think I was more gracious for the feedback than I was to receive the actual awards because it helped me understand why I was selected out of the thousands of other journalists in the state," said Nixon. "It was a really tough year, with illness and personal struggles but my former publisher Marvin Enderle, and editors Bruce Browning, Ron Daniel and Ken Denney were beyond supportive in allowing me to pursue some of the most challenging print and broadcast stories of my career. The community has been tremendous, especially the local leadership and the Carroll County NAACP. As a political, investigative and business reporter, I got to accomplish many goals and interview some amazing people. My time with the Newspapers of West Georgia has truly been the most unforgettable part of my journalism journey and I am looking forward to the next chapter."

Nixon is currently managing KidNewsMaker, an award-winning publication started by her daughter, Alejandra at age 11. She also oversees her daughter's blossoming acting career.

"I'm not even 35 so I'm not retiring just yet," she said. "I'm being a mom first, but I also just signed on for two projects I am immensely passionate about which allow me to continue my first loves - my Caribbean heritage and media. I am simply honored and proud to know that from Eleuthera, an island of 10,000 residents, this island gal is proud to be representing at this level, to show that we are excelling in more than just entertainment and sports. So bup bup to that - and leave the bup bup, Caribbean people will understand that!"

in 2017, Nixon won three GPA awards including one for Local News. She is the daughter of Arthur Nixon and Evangeline Cartwright of Eleuthera, Bahamas.

British Council accused of censorship over Bahamas exhibition

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Council removed its logo from the show’s catalogue, saying its material was too political

 John Beadle’s ‘Cuffed: held in check’ in the Difficult Conversations exhibition. Photograph: Dante Carrer

The cultural diplomacy arm of the Foreign Office has become embroiled in controversy in the Bahamas where it has been accused of censorship and causing further damage to relations already strained by the Windrush scandal.

The British Council was served with an unprecedented rebuke by the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas (NAGB), its partner in a major exhibition this year, which said the council had caused “distress and disappointment” after distancing itself from an accompanying catalogue over unstated concerns about its “political” content.

Artists and collaborators in the project have gone further, voicing allegations of censorship and saying they were left feeling “stunned and angry” while the gallery described it as a lost opportunity to foster goodwill in the wake of the Windrush revelations.  Read more >>

The US Stopped Other Countries from Legalizing Weed for Generations. Not anymore.

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Left Image: Photo via National Archives and Records Administration/Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum. Right Image: Wikimedia Commons

By Maia Szalavitz

With its decision to legalize weed starting on October 17, Canada has effectively signed a death warrant for pot prohibition worldwide.

The United States has long been the world’s drug cop, but now that it has abandoned the beat by allowing nine states to legalize weed, international laws preventing countries from setting their own policies on marijuana are basically unenforceable. Canada’s move could make that situation permanent.  Read more >>

Rotary Nassau Sunrise Continues to Invest in BTVI Students

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Left to right: Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise President, Leroy Archer; Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise Immediate Past President, Jacqueline Longley; BTVI President, Dr. Robert W. Robertson and BTVI Associate Vice President of Fund Development, Alicia Thompson. Photo: Shantique Longley

The Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise continues to invest in education with a recent donation of $1,500 to the Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute (BTVI).

BTVI President, Dr. Robert W. Robertson recently expressed that this has been a record year for scholarship support for BTVI. He is thankful for the heightened confidence stakeholders have in BTVI and encourages others to join in the support.

“It is donations such as these that make it possible for students to come to BTVI, learn a trade, and then earn a living. We are thankful to the Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise for their continuous support,” said Dr. Robertson.




Shantique Longley | Public Relations Assistant
Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute
Tel. (242) 502-6300 | Fax. (242) 393-4005
P.O. Box N-4934 | Old Trail Road, Nassau, Bahamas

      


Ready For Goombay

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By DENISE MAYCOCK
Tribune Freeport Reporter
dmaycock@tribunemedia.net

GOOMBAY Summer Festival will kick off on Grand Bahama on Thursday at Taino Beach - the beginning of four weeks of cultural celebration for residents and visitors here on the island.

Sanique Culmer, manager of groups and events at the Ministry of Tourism, said the festival highlights the island's local culture through showcasing the best in food, crafts, and entertainment.

Bahamian artists D-Mac, Dyson Knight, Geno D, Elon Moxey, Veronica Bishop, Ira Storr and the Spank Band, Stileet, KB, and Grand Bahama Police Pop Band are some of the featured performers this year.  Read more >>

The Bahamas just got a whole lot more expensive thanks to dramatic increases in taxes and fees

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By Ken Storey

In 2015, when the Bahamas switched from a sales tax to a Value Added Tax, it was celebrated as a win for tourists, who saw a 2.5 percent decrease in taxes.

The former 10 percent Hotel Tax was lowered to the nationwide 7.5 percent VAT, but now, amid increased borrowing, the Caribbean nation has increased the VAT to a whopping 12 percent.

The goal for the 4.5 percent increase in the VAT is to help offset cost overruns in the government, which took out $2 billion in new loans in the past year.

According to Tribune 242, a popular daily paper in the Bahamas, previous research shows a similar increase could result in more than a 10 percent decrease in tourism to the nation, with tourists paying more than $300 million in extra taxes.  Read more >>

On Long Island in The Bahamas, Beaches and Blue Holes

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By Guy Britton

LONG ISLAND — “We call it hailing,” Janice tells me at the Greenwich Creek Lodge.

Everyone waves here. Every car that passes by you waves — every time.

Not just occasionally — all of the time.

But when you drive for miles and miles and don’t see another car, it begins to make sense.

After a few days, hailing becomes a habit.  Read more >>

Barbados Govt. Plans on Having a Piece Of Marijuana Industry

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(CNS) The Barbados Labour Party (BLP) Government is pressing ahead with plans to get its share of the globally evolving medicinal marijuana industry.

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Indar Weir said the recently elected administration intends to develop an industry here from the growing of ganja and other plants.  Read more >>

Friends of the Environment June E-News

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Celebrating 30 years of conservation and environmental education!
Friends of the Environment E-Newsletter
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June 2018
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We started the month by preparing for summer camp, which is now under way, bringing fun filled days and environmental education to local and visiting children in Abaco.  The month ended with Rockin' with FRIENDS, where local musicians of all ages shared their talent at our annual fundraiser that supports FRIENDS summertime camp programs.  As we move into July FRIENDS is bustling with excited campers and interesting scientists are arriving to stay at The Kenyon Centre.  A huge thank you to those who continue to support FRIENDS and make it possible for continuing conservation successes in Abaco.

Cha Boyce
Executive Director
Friends of the Environment


Education Update 
Summer Camp Begins!!!
FRIENDS' signature summer camp kicked off the last week of June with ages 6-9. This group learned about our different ecosystems in Abaco, from pine forests, to mangroves, coral reefs and more! Each day they were given a lesson and went on an adventurous field trip! We are looking forward to the next few weeks of summer camp. Follow our Facebook and Instagram pages to see all the photos! 

Science Fair - November 15th
Theme: Investigating and implementing ways to eliminate single-use plastics. More info on project criteria and deadlines. We are having fun planning the fair, and looking forward to seeing what the students come up with! Teachers, note that this year projects should include an action component (not just research).


Events

Abaco-wide Community Beach Clean Ups Take Place for Sea Turtle Nesting Season 
FRIENDS kicked off an Abaco-Wide Community Beach Clean Up in the month of June in honor of sea turtle nesting season! Too often we find our beaches full of debris washed up from the ocean or left behind by beach-goers. Did you know that only 1 in 1,000 sea turtles survive to adulthood? This debris makes it that much more difficult for sea turtle hatchlings to make it safely to the ocean where their life cycle continues. We encourage everyone to continue keeping our beaches clean, not just for sea turtles but for all animals living on our beaches, and to keep our environment looking pristine! 



Green Turtle Cay Lionfish Derby
We ended our first summer month with our 10th annual Lionfish Derby in Green Turtle Cay! Lionfish are an invasive species in Bahamian waters, and derbies are a great way to eliminate them from our reef ecosystems. Eight boats participated, catching 727 lionfish! 

The results:
Most lionfish - Spearbender (300)
Smallest Lionfish - Spearbender (3.6cm)
Largest lionfish - Lil Big Fish (33.6cm)

We encourage everyone to continue to catch lionfish outside of events like the derby. Catch 'em, clean 'em, and eat 'em!


Rockin' with FRIENDS
Last night, Hope Town Inn and Marina was a beautiful setting for one of our favorite summer events! This is the 7th year we have held Rockin' with FRIENDS to support our environmental summer camps, and we think it may have been the best yet! We are so proud of all of our local talent and grateful that they decided to share it with us in support of FRIENDS. We were even treated to an original song, written especially for FRIENDS' 30th Anniversary! Stay tuned, we hope to share it with you soon!

Thank you to all of our performers, raffle donors, event supporters, and Hope Town Inn and Marina for making the event a success.



30th Anniversary Reflections
Summer Camp - Cha Boyce, Ex. Dir.
Last Monday was the first day of summer camp! The kids with smiling faces, carrying their towels and packed lunches started arriving. A mother and her son, from New York City, who have been to camp before, arrive. They only have two days in their busy summer schedule, but they come to Abaco just for FRIENDS' summer camp. Her other three children are attending amazing camps in various locations, and for her youngest son, FRIENDS summer camp is worth the effort to come for two days to Abaco!!!  What a testament. She's dynamic and inspiring herself and our hour chat flies by. Within minutes of her leaving, a past camper / intern surprises us all with a welcome visit home from college, FRIENDS is a first stop. Hugs all around, and he asks if he can please come back and help tomorrow.  Another testament!  The campers return from the mangrove field trip. Lessons have been learned and fun was had; you can tell from all the chatter and faces still smiling. I give an intern from this summer a ride home. He just graduated from high school and chose FRIENDS as his summer "place to be".  Through FRIENDS he had the opportunity to help with turtle research and tag a turtle last week, and said "that was one of the best days ever"!  As he got out of the car he tells me that since he did his work experience at FRIENDS two years ago, he has been back every chance he can to help with camps and after school programs, and that everyday he is at FRIENDS is a great day. From the determined Mom from NYC to the excited 6 year old with a bright smile, it doesn't take much to realize FRIENDS is an exciting place to be and environmental education is contagious!  It was the first day of summer camp, and it was a good day! These good days happen because of the support of all our members, donors and partners.  Thank You to ALL who make it possible for FRIENDS to continue to do the good work of environmental education and conservation in Abaco! We've come a long way in 30 years!


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Kenyon Centre Update

FRIENDS Interns Assist with Turtle Research
Stephen Connett of The Bahamas Sea Turtle Network is traveling around the country surveying turtle populations and helping to assess the spread of fibropapillomas* in turtles. Our interns Jaro Curry and Vernae Porter got to spend a day learning more about the project with him and two interns from The Bahamas National Trust. They were ecstatic to have the opportunity and thoroughly enjoyed their day on the water. Thank you, Stephen!
turtle research intern summer 2018 Jaro and Vernae
Vernae Porter and Jaro Curry about to release a turtle after it was tagged in the East Abaco Creeks National Park. 

*Fibropapillomatosis is a herpes virus which is transmitted between turtles, and has been observed across the globe in most turtle species. The disease causes tumors which can impact their vision and mobility, ultimately affecting their ability to forage and defend themselves against predators. The disease is often more prevalent in areas with increased water pollution and run-off, however it has also been observed in clean sites like the East Abaco Creeks. Researchers are working to learn more about the incidence and spread of the disease in The Bahamas.


Our Gardens are Growing!
Our pollinator and bush medicine gardens are attracting pollinators like crazy! As you can see with this native blue flower plant, both bees and butterflies are taking advantage of available food.
blue flower pollinators bees and butterflies


Kenyon Centre Vision: 
Support the work of FRIENDS by facilitating scientific research and outreach, and promoting sustainable development in Abaco, Bahamas.

Community News: 

Community Feedback Requested
A number of areas throughout the country are currently being proposed for protection to improve our marine protected area network while helping The Bahamas fulfill our commitment of protecting 20% of our nearshore marine environment by 2020. The Bahamas Protected Team is requesting feedback on those areas, specifically: 

1) What activities are currently underway in this area?
2) What are threats to this area?
3) If this area were to be protected, what are some of the activities you would like to see take place there??

View an album of all sites currently proposed. Each photo includes details of why the area is important. Please leave your answers to the above questions as comments on the relevant photo(s) in the Facebook album (before July 20th). 


Show your support for the expansion and effective management of the Bahamian marine protected areas network by signing


Conch are Mating!
Conch mate in the summer time. If you see two conchs next to each other (like the picture below) please let them be! As a reminder, all conch caught should have a fully formed (thick), flared lip. If the conch has a thin breakable lip, or no flared lip at all that means it is a juvenile and unable to reproduce. Preventing a juvenile conch from growing to maturity (and mating) means that you are also removing a potential of thousands of conch offspring from the population.

Check out these conch facts from Community Conch!


Turtle Signs Installed!
Two signs were recently installed in Hope Town to help raise awareness of sea turtle nesting. Thank you to On da Beach and Hook House for allowing us to use their fences, and thanks to The Archie Carr Center for Sea Turtle Research for sponsoring the signs! These signs will be installed in various places around the country. If you'd like to sponsor a sign for your local nesting beach, let us know!



Abaco's Environment in Photos

The bush is "on fire"! All the Royal Poinciana trees are blooming and we are enjoying the sight! While Poincianas are not native to The Bahamas, they have become an iconic part of our landscape. What are your 
favourite flowering trees in The Bahamas? Send us your photos!

Royal Poinciana in Hope Town


Friends of the Environment, PO Box AB 20755, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas

CARICOM calls for marijuana to be treated the same as alcohol

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A CARICOM report calling for an end to the prohibition of marijuana for the entire region is up for discussion in Cabinet today, according to Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis.

According to Jamaican news agency the Gleaner, the Regional Marijuana Commission (RMC) report argues that a strictly regulated framework for marijuana, akin to that for alcohol and tobacco, should be introduced.

It said there was a unanimous view that the current classification for cannabis/marijuana as a dangerous drug with no value or narcotic should be changed to a classification of legal cannabis as a “controlled” substance.  Read more >>

Towards Bahamas Independence

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By Patricia Glinton-Meicholas

Annually on July 10 and on its peripheries, The Bahamas is en fête. The weeks and days leading up to that date signal an appreciable banquet of trade for dry goods stores and the occasional vendors, who sell Bahamian flags, buntings and a seemingly endless supply of Independence novelties. July 10 also generates bounty for the major newspapers, which provide paid space for equally interminable congratulatory Independence advertisements. Not shabby either is the uptick in sales for restaurants and anyone who can generate entertainment that combines music, dance, food and liquor into a potent mix that makes for hangovers and, in some cases, head-hanging in shame for many.  Read more >>

Are you a violent parent?

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Barrington Brennen
Are you a violent parent? If your children would choose just one word to describe you as a parent, what word would that be — bossy, bully, grumpy, biggity, rough, mean, kind, gentle, sweet, or loving? Too many parents are not kind and gentle with their children. They believe that to get the maximum results from their children, they must scream, shout, push, and call them shaming names. Some parents are not even aware how they are damaging their children’s lives. Their loud, boisterous, shouts just seem to come naturally to them. This is why it is important that you take the parental violent quiz below.

It is my opinion that parents’ behavior toward their children is one of the reasons for the violence in our country today. For generations we have used negative parenting styles that have reaped havoc in the lives of our children. The authoritarian, military-type parenting style, where the child is shamed more than praised and should be seen and not heard has caused great damage to our families and the society. Show me an angry, uncontrollable, always-getting-into-trouble teenager, and I will show you a rigid, inflexible, delinquent parent. Show me a habitually violent teenager and I will show you a violent parent. Is it the teenager we must focus on to change his/her maladaptive behavior, or is it the parent with the non-productive parenting style?

It is imperative to understand that the word violent can be replaced with the word abuse. Violence can be physical (hitting, slapping, pushing, pinching, etc.) or non-physical (verbal, emotional, intimidation, etc.). The questionnaire below will help you to detect whether you are a violent or a non-violent parent. Remember, this questionnaire is not intended to replace professional assessment or treatment. It is only designed to help you think about your behavior as a parent towards your child.

If you answer yes to at least three of the statements below, you might be an emotionally violent parent and have a greater risk of becoming physically violent. It is important that you seek further assessment and treatment from a professional.

Parental behavior

I scream and shout at my child.
I usually call my child names like “stupid” or “dummy” when I am not satisfied with his/her behavior, or emotional or academic performance.
I tell my child “you will never make it in life.”
I tell my child “you are just like your no-good father” or similar statements.
I very seldom hug and kiss my child.
I have difficulty commending my child for the good things he/she does around the house.
I ignore my child’s feelings when he/she is hurting. Instead I often say, “you will get over it.”
I physically punish my child each time he/she disobeys.
I use a piece of wood, tree branch, or belt buckle to beat my child.
When beating my child, I am usually very angry.
I often slap my child in the face when I feel he/she has embarrassed me.
I force my child to eat when he/she refuses to eat a meal.
I use the words, “I will kill you,” when my child makes me angry.
I push and shove my child in harsh ways.
I lock my child in a room for long periods at a time refusing to provide food or listen to his/her side of the story.
When my child cries because of my beating him/her, I continue to beat demanding that the crying ceases.
I make my child wash his/her mouth with bleach when he/she lies to saying mean things.
I physically punish my child if he/she does not make good grades in school.
I have forced or seduced my child into having sex with me.
I play with my child’s genitals for my personal gratification.
If you answered yes to any of these statements, you might be a violent parent and should seek further assessment and treatment from a professional.

Parents are our only hope for the future

It is imperative that parents realize that they hold the key to a non-violent society. Violent behavior first starts with the tongue. Parents need to learn how to talk so their children will listen, and listen so their children will talk. Angry parental outbursts can often be described by these words of a hurting child: “Mom and Dad, you’re talking so loudly, I cannot hear what you are saying.” Far too many parents ignore how violent their tongues are, causing severe emotional laceration and permanent wounds. Psalms 52:4 says: “The tongue deviseth mischief, like a sharp razor working deceitfully.” Parents who consider themselves Christians are often the most violent towards their erring children.

Child rearing does not come naturally to anyone. You are not a great parent by default. It calls for diligent study, wisdom, and knowledge. Take the time to think about what has been written in this column. You might be the nucleus for the beginning of a non-violent community. To have a non-violent nation, we must first have non-violent parents. Let it begin with you.



Barrington H. Brennen is a marriage and family therapist and board certified clinical psychotherapist. Send your questions or comments to barringtonbrennen@gmail.com or write to P.O. Box CB-13019, Nassau, The Bahamas, or visit: www.soencouragement.org or call 242-327-1980.

242NewsBahamas - Trouble in Paradise: Tourism Industry Faced with Reality of Safety Standards (Weekly Highlights)

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 Trouble in Paradise: Tourism Industry Faced with 
Reality of Safety Standards.

Dear Readers,

Over the weekend, the Bahamas experienced a major tragedy, which claimed the life of an American woman, and injured several more. I imagine we were all shocked and saddened by the news of the boat explosion near Exuma; and as a country we mourn right along with the family and friends of Maleka Jackson. Now, according to reports Maleka and her husband were visiting our beautiful country to celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary when disaster struck. From the entire editorial team here at 242 News, we would like to extend our most sincere condolences to all those impacted; both our visitors, as well as the Bahamians who were also on board the vessel. We pray for a speedy recovery for those injured, and peace of mind for their families as well.

Like most people, I have been glued to the news coverage of the incident - both local and international, and it got me thinking about a few things; one of which being the potential impact of such a tragic event on our country's tourism product.

As a nation which, for better or worse, depends heavily on the tourism dollar, I believe it goes without saying that there is a certain level of damage control that comes along with managing the news of any kind of incident within our borders. We really must commend the men and women who flew into action to immediately assist those onboard that vessel. I'd also like to recognize the work of port investigators who are working to get to the bottom of what caused the explosion in the first place.

While it's usually best to leave the actual crisis management to the professionals, I wholeheartedly believe that tourism is everyone's business and therefore we can all play a role in ensuring that our tourism product does not suffer unnecessarily. 

No matter who you are or where you go, and usually not through the fault of anyone specifically, accidents can happen but it's how we deal with the aftermath that really make the difference. In speaking to visitors to our shores, it's important to remind them that we take their safety as seriously as we take our own. Cases like this one can make visitors fearful and timid, and while we encourage an abundance of caution we also want to help assuage any fears that they may have. 

Incidents like this also provide tourism stakeholders, which include tour operators and providers and other industry professionals, the opportunity to improve industry standards. Is your equipment up to do date? Is it safe? Are you meeting international and regional standards? Now is the time to make sure. While I do not encourage waiting for something bad to happen before we fix certain things, such tragedies can be a catalyst for change and a way for us to make the customer experience safer!

Last week we encouraged our readers to explore the Bahamas...this week we encourage you to do all you can as a citizen, and a resident and do everything you can protect it too. Tourism is everyone's business. Let's do all that we can to make sure we're protecting our golden goose; now and in the future.


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PM Urges Bahamian students to take advantage of opportunities at home
Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Hubert A. Minnis' first order of business after he touched down at the Donald Sangster International Airport for The Thirty-Ninth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community, was to meet with Bahamian students studying at the University of the West Indies and Northern Caribbean University. Read More
From The Office of The Leader of The Opposition On Announced Cabinet Changes
The changes in portfolio allocations announced by the Prime Minister amount to nothing more than political musical chairs. It accomplishes nothing of substance and is merely shuffling the deck of bad cards.
One year into the Government, the Prime Minister's moves condemn his own government for incompetence and ineffectiveness. Read More
Government launches its Technology Summer Program in Grand Bahama
The much-talked-about Information and Communications Technology Summer Program was officially launched on Wednesday afternoon, June 27, 2018 at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) in Grand Bahama.Students were joined by parents in a crowded auditorium, while Minister of State for Grand Bahama in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Kwasi Thompson excitedly touted the program that will give young Bahamians an opportunity for free education in an industry that is quickly expanding in Grand Bahama. Read More
Palm Cay invests $2M in new amenities
Membership at an upscale, nautical community nestled along the southeastern coast of New Providence has swelled in the wake of a nearly $2million upgrade, completely refreshing Palm Cay and its suite of amenities.The fast-growing community that employs some 100 Bahamians during its peak season is reaping the benefits of an intense six-month expansion.  Read More
Prime Minister discusses Budget with Exuma residents
Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Hubert Minnis continued his trek across the islands to discuss with residents the 2018/19 National Budget and the Value Added Tax increase to 12 percent. A Town Hall Meeting was held at St. Andrew's Community Centre overlooking Elizabeth Harbour, where scores of residents turned up on Wednesday, June 27, to hear of the provisions aimed towards making life better. Exuma is one of the fastest growing economies in The Bahamas. Read More
45th Independence Activities Officially Begin
 Dr. the Hon. Duane Sands declared "Let the Celebrations Begin - March on Bahamaland," as he officially launched activities in Parliament Square, Friday, June 29, to mark the country's 45th anniversary as an independent and sovereign nation.
In his remarks, Dr. Sands, who represented Dr. the Hon. Hubert Minnis, Prime Minister, urged the public to attend and participate in the week of activities planned in recognition of this year's anniversary. Read More
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Preparations Begin for 5th Annual Bahamas Bowl 
The Bahamas Bowl and ESPN Events, along with Bahamian government officials, the Mid-American Conference and the Atlantis resort, kicked off preparations for the fifth-annual bowl game with a press conference at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium. The stadium once again will be the site of the contest on Friday, Dec. 21, 2018 between Conference USA and the Mid-American Conference. The game at 12:30 pm ET will be televised by ESPN for the fifth-consecutive year. Read More
Bud Bahamian Winner Front and Center at FIFA World Cup
Football (soccer) enthusiasts from around the world have been glued to their screens as the FIFA World Cup action heats up in Russia. Heralded globally as the most prestigious association tournament in the world, the FIFA World Cup has, and continues to attract millions of viewers surpassing even the Olympic Games. Read More
Bahamas Feeding Network Hosts First Steak-Out
On July 7, the Bahamas Feeding Network (BFN) hopes to pull off a Herculean feat - selling all 3,200 tickets at its first ever steak-out slated for the pre-Independence weekend from noon to 6pm at Moseff House, the BFN's headquarters in Fox Hill, next to the Fox Hill Police Station. Read More
Junior Councilors Learn Community Leadership Through Local Government's Programme
Junior Councilors from 15 Local Government districts were congratulated for their participation in the Ministry of Transport and Local Government's Junior Councilor Programme. During a closing out ceremony for its most recent graduates at SuperClubs Breezes on Thursday, Minister of Transport and Local Government, the Hon. Frankie Campbell commended the students for their hard work and commitment. Read More
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Office Furniture Do's & Don'ts


Furniture for the office is one of the most important considerations in any business setting. Today, more and more businesses are realizing the direct benefits that comfortable, ergonomic office furniture can have on productivity in the workplace.

At Style Office Solutions (SOS), we're here to help. Our selection of office furniture is unmatched, and will ensure that your employees are comfortable enough to focus on their tasks while giving the highest possible levels of productivity and efficiency.

We know that this process can be daunting, especially when there are so many other areas of importance that must be covered in the office. With that in mind, we've prepared a "do" and "don't" list to guide you in the right direction.

Do

  • Focus on psychological comfort: Psychological comfort refers to things like the ability to mingle with peers, regulate room temperature, customize work areas and adjust noise levels. Whether it's an integrated layout format or a break room designed by employees, consider ways to make your workers happier without lowering the challenges and expectations placed on them. Furniture goes a long way here.
  • Know your furniture: Do you know what kind of materials are being used in the furniture you're buying? Do you know if the creation processes for this furniture is in line with your company's values? Good furniture makers are glad to share their story and background, and here at SOS we would be more than happy to share this information with you.
  • Keep movement and wellness in mind: Whenever possible, consider employee well-being when buying furniture. Think about layouts conducive to freedom of movement and physical health. Consider things like lighting, plants and even solar shades to help the ambiance.

Don't

  • Sacrifice identity for discounts: There's plenty of heavily discounted furniture out there, but there's also usually a reason why it got this way. You wouldn't hire employees at a discount, so why would you purchase items that will lower their happiness or productivity?

  • Forget to measure: A common mistake in buying workplace furniture is forgetting about simple spatial concerns. Consider employee movement, how far chairs need to move, high-traffic areas, and where groups tend to gather when measuring.

  • Jump on a trend just because it's trendy: Office layout trends come and go, and while they might be right for your workplace, they also might not be. Don't be obsessed with following every broad industry trend just for the sake of doing so - keep your specific office in mind.

Give us a call today or visit the office and let us help you make the right choices in office furniture for your office.
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New Providence
  • June 25th - July 13th, 2018 
    • The NAGB Mixed Media Art Summer Camp 
  • July 10th, 2018
    • Independence Day (Public Holiday)
  • June 25th - July 29th, 2019 
    • Hard Mouth: From the Tongue of the Ocean  at the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas
  • July 16th - August 3rd, 2018 
    • The NAGB Mixed Media Art Summer Camp 
Grand Bahama
  • July 5th - 26th, 2018
    • Goombay Festival Thursdays in the month of July  6:00pm - 11:59pm at Taino Beach
  • July 9th, 2018
    • Freeport Players Guild Monthly Meeting 7:00pm at Regency Theatre
  • July 9th, 2018
    • 45th Independence Day Grand Anniversary Celebration Cultural Extravaganza, Tattoo & Fireworks Display 8:00pm at Independence Park
  • July 10th, 2018
    • Independence Day (Public Holiday)
  • July 14th, 2018
    • Splash Mania Kayak Race at Manta Ray Village Restaurant
  • July 20th - 22nd, 2018
    • Grand Bahama Regatta & Homecoming 11:00am at 
      Taino Beach 
Family Islands
  • July 6th, 2018
    • All Andros & Berry Island Regatta at Morgan's Bluff, North Andros
  • July 6th, 2018
    • All Andros & Berry Island Regatta at Morgan's Bluff, North Andros
  • July 7th, 2018
    • Junkanoo Summer Festival Harbour Island at Harbour Island
  • July 9th, 2018
    • Junkanoo Summer Festival Savannah Sound, Eleuthera at Savannah Sound Community Park
  • July 10th, 2018
    • Rolle Town Homecoming at Rolle Town
  • July 10th, 2018
    • Coconut Festival at Pleasant Bay, South Andros 
  • July 14th, 2018
    • "Spanish Wells Fisherman's Festival" at Public Park, Spanish Wells
  • July 11th, 2018
    • 2nd Annual Fire Road Fishing Tournament & Festival at Fire Road 
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Bahamians in the Big Apple Have Big Plans for Local Bahamas Independence Celebrations

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Ecumenical Church Service and Gospel and Cultural Concert to Highlight Bahamas Independence Celebrations for Bahamians in New York 


NEW YORK, NY  - July 5, 2018 – The 45th Anniversary of Independence for the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, will be particularly special for the Bahamian Community in New York.

Against the backdrop of several community building initiatives embarked upon by The Bahamas Consulate General’s independence Committee, an array of exciting events are being planned by local Bahamians in New York to commemorate this milestone in their country’s history.

 Scheduled events include the following:




Sunday July 8th – 10:30 am
INDEPENDENCE ECUMENICAL CHURCH SERVICE
New Jerusalem Worship Center
122-05 Smith St, Jamaica, NY 11434

Sunday July 8th - 4:00 pm
Shaback Gospel & Cultural Concert
New Jerusalem Worship Center
122-05 Smith St, Jamaica, NY 11434

Tuesday July 17th - 6:30 pm
INDEPENDENCE NATIONAL DAY RECEPTION
New York, NY. (By Invitation Only)


For more information on The Bahamas Independence events, call The Bahamas Consulate General's Office New York at (212) 421-6420

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Bahamian Art & Culture : No. 351 : 07.06.18

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A new edition of Bahamian Art & Culture Newsletter is here! Baha Mar's 'Fairwind' Exhibition is about to open to the public this coming Tuesday—Independence Day—and our cover features a painting by Bahamian artist John Cox that heralds its imminent arrival. We also have other great art & cultural events and new stories featuring creative Bahamians Nicolette Bethel, Saskia D'Aguilar, Thia Nixon, Gillian Gia Curry-Williams, Dave Smith – and more! Click on the link above and enjoy!

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