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The Tribune Weekend
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The Bahamas Is Getting a New Boutique Hotel
The pool at Caerula Mar Club.
The Bahamas is getting a new boutique hotel, with some inspiration from HGTV.
It’s called the Caerula Mar Club, and the soon-to-debut Andros hotel is the brainchild of designers Bryan and Sarah Baeumler, famous for their HGTV Canada series House of Bryan.
The couple were vacationing in Andros in 2017 when they visited the 10-acre site and embarked on their project to revive an abandoned hotel site.
The hotel, which is slated to open in November, has a mix of 18 oceanfront suites and six private villas, with a sustainable design focused on large outdoor living spaces and indoor-outdoor concepts. Read more >>
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Government of the Bahamas approves use of 3 IN 1 solar tile roof system
Bahamas Industries and Construction Company Ltd (BICC) has been granted approval by The Ministry of Public Works of The Bahamian Government to use the intriguing insulating solar tiles known as 3 IN 1 ROOF.
This system was requested for routine use by BICC subsequent to Bahamas Building Code (BBC) acceptance due to 3 IN 1 ROOF system’s high-wind and hurricane protection.
Bahamas Building Control Officer, Mr. Brent Ferguson P.E. has recently validated the use of the 3 IN 1 ROOF under the islands’ Product Approval standard for 3-years providing strict installation guidelines as stipulated by the manufacturer are adhered to.
What’s cool about the 3 IN 1. Read more >>
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Bahamas Consulate General strikes partnership with Village Market Atlanta
Photo Courtesy of Bahamas Consulate General
Through a partnership between the Bahamian Consulate General of Atlanta and Village Market Atlanta, four Bahamian companies participated in the latest quarterly installment of the market, where they sold Bahamian handmade products.
The four companies included Cajouben, the Bahamas’ first vegan luxury reimagined fashion brand, owned by Candis Marshall; Anji’s Delightful Teas, a Bahamian bush tea company, owned by Angella Stuart; Octis Organics, an organic Bahamian seasonings company, owned by Calae Burrows; and Wildcrafted Base, an organic Bahamian pepper sauce company, owned by Kira Horton.
Consul General to Atlanta Astra Armbrister described the partnership between her office and The Village Market Atlanta as necessary. Read more >>
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Bahamas Reports Strong Tourism Growth on Land and Sea
By Brian Major
Accordingly, the Bahamas’ air arrivals increased strongly—by 17.5 percent—within the same time frame, surpassing the already impressive 15.0 percent growth achieved in 2018. The territory’s cruise passenger arrivals also increased significantly during the first half of the year, growing by 11.8 percent to reverse a 0.2 percent decline generated during the same period in 2018. Read more >>
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Happy Emancipation Day
Emancipation Day is a public holiday in Bahamas.
Emancipation Day is celebrated to mark the freedom of the slaves from the tyranny and cruel rule of their white masters. This day was the day to mark the emancipation or freedom from slavery. Now, Emancipation Day is rather celebrated to pray for the freedom of our soul from all the evil effect of ignorance and greed. Read more >>
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Synergy Bahamas - Fall 2019 Training Schedule
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Get certified for Success with Synergy Bahamas CTEC today!
Click here to see a list of upcoming certification courses offered in the Fall 2019 semester.
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From St. Marten to Trinidad, 5 Caribbean Places to Visit in August
Eleuthera, Bahamas
But there’s just something about the feeling of wading into bathtub-warm water in the height of Caribbean summer that’s intoxicating.
But know this: in the summer, what you love about the Caribbean, the people, the food, the energy, it’s all here.
The latest edition of Places to Visit takes you to five destinations around the Caribbean from favored island getaways to secret foodie gems.
Where are you going next? Read more >>
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St. Kitts and Nevis decriminalises cannabis
By Kenichi Serino
In what the government has described as “a landmark” move, the National Assembly has voted to decriminalize the use of small amounts of cannabis for private and religious use in St. Kitts and Nevis, replacing some criminal penalties with fines and community service.
The new law passed by the National Assembly on July 31 changes the penalties for possession of up to 15g of cannabis, the use of cannabis in private residences and in houses of worship for the Rastafarian community. It also allows for persons to apply to the Drugs Council for permission to cultivate cannabis for these uses. Read more >>
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Happy Anniversary! Tamia and Grant Hill Celebrated 20 Years Of Marriage In The Bahamas
BY JASMINE GRANT
Tamia and Grant Hill Black Love goals not only because they’ve maintained a 20-year marriage…they also provide us with so many examples on how to keep the fun going in a relationship! To celebrate their milestone anniversary, the couple headed to the Bahamas and brought their daughters Myla and Lael along for the family fun. There were plenty of laughs, smiles and family fun as they Hills soaked in the beauty of Highbourn Cay. Read more >>
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Henfield cautions Bahamian travelers amid three deadly US mass shootings
Mass shooting in El Paso, Texas kills 22; Ohio shooting leaves nine dead
Following two mass shootings in the United States in less than 24-hours that saw 22 people murdered in one incident and nine killed in the other, Minister of Foreign Affairs Darren Henfield yesterday strongly condemned the violent acts and warned Bahamians travelling to the United States and other countries to be on alert for terror related threats. Read more >>
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Friends of the Environment July E-News
Preserving the environment of Abaco, The Bahamas through education, conservation and research facilitation.
Campers are all smiles underwater enjoying "beach day" at Sandy Point camp! |
B.A.M. Makes A Difference for Local Students
This year marks the 5th anniversary of our educational partnership with the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation and the Bahamas Awareness of Mangroves (B.A.M) program. Students from two local high schools participate in the multi-phase program that leads them through mangrove ecosystem exploration and scientific investigations.
Mind Your Meals! You can be a sustainable consumer by ensuring that you only catch, purchase, and eat seafood that is in season and up to measure. Please support the closed seasons by choosing an alternative fishery (or protein source) during this time. Stone Crab Season is CLOSED (June 1st - October 15th) Crawfish Season is now open: August 1st-March 31st Minimum size limit is 3.25 inches carapace length or 5.5 inches tail length. Possession of egg-bearing females is prohibited, as is removing the eggs. Visitors are limited to 10 crawfish per vessel at any time. Visitors in a foreign-owned boat must also obtain a fishing permit (can be obtained at same time as Cruising Permit). SCUBA and spearguns are prohibited. Visitors may not use air compressors (hookahs) for fishing; residents must obtain a permit.  |
Upcoming Events: North Abaco Camp: SC Bootle High, Cooper's Town August 6th (10am-3pm), August 7th (9am-3pm), and August 8th (9am-12pm). Students ages 8-12 are invited to join us! Parents: registration begins at 9:45am on Tuesday August 6th. Science Teacher Workshop FRIENDS received a grant from the Lyford Cay Foundation to design a high school teachers resource guide on Bahamian ecosystems. On Thursday August 29th, we are hosting a workshop in Marsh Harbour for science teachers. We will be reviewing the material and designing classroom activities to complement the content. Please contact us if you would like to participate!  |
Seeking Volunteer Artists for an Education Project Seeking volunteer artists who would be interested in contributing small drawings and diagrams to a teachers guide on Bahamian ecosystems. You will receive credit for your artwork and have the satisfaction of being involved in a worthy project that reaches high schools all across the country! No piece of artwork needs to be more than 8.5x11 inches printed size. For more information, please email us! |
Abaco Science Alliance Conference: Call for Abstracts We invite all researchers studying in The Bahamas to particiate in our upcoming conference (January 7-9, 2020). Researchers are invited to submit talks and posters on research findings in natural history and environmental science of Abaco and The Bahamas. Abstracts will be accepted based on their technical merit and contribution to our knowledge of species, populations, communities, ecological processes, management practices, conservation initiatives, education models or policy issues. Abstracts are due by October 25th, 2019. |
Community News Fish Rules App The app is especially convenient if you are traveling between Florida and The Bahamas as it will notify you when you reach Bahamian waters. Keep all the fishery regulations at your finger tips! There is also a logbook feature so you can keep records of your catch.  |
BNT Celebrates 60 years!
The Bahamas National Trust made history by being one of very few non-governmental organizations to manage national parks around the world. Now they've shown that they can go the distance by celebrating their 60th anniversary! We congratulate them on all of their efforts to preserve our Bahamian natural resources.
Sands bottle recycling to start in Abaco!
Sands is now accepting beer bottle returns at the old Cost Rite warehouse in Marsh Harbour! Those interested in participating can take their Sands brand beer bottles in a beer box to the warehouse on Tuesday afternoons from 2-5pm. Bottles must be clean and not broken. You will receive a receipt for $1.50 credit/box which can be redeemed in cash at Jimmy's liquor store.
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A Must-Visit Junkanoo Festival in The Bahamas
By the Caribbean Journal staff
It’s one of the icons of The Bahamas: the energy and sound of Junkanoo, The Bahamas’ famous musical mix of carnival, masquerade dance and parade.
And while you can find Junkanoo across The Bahamas during the year, Grand Bahama is right now home to one of the region’s coolest events: the Junkanoo Summer Festival.
Summer Junkanoo, a staple of The Bahamas’ summer festival circuit, is being held in Grand Bahama for the first time ever, with a schedule of Saturday festivals at Smith’s Point in Freeport.
And if you want to experience the wonder of Junkanoo, you can make it for Aug. 10 or Aug. 17.
Each festival night will feature Bahamian music, demonstrations, crafts, a special kids’ corner, live performances and an action-packed Junkanoo closing performance.
For more, visit the Junkanoo Summer Festival.
– CJ
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Dames: Crime is under control
Minister of National Security Marvin Dames
DPM says despite downward trend, crime levels are “unacceptable”.
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Following a weekend which saw three killings, two stabbings, and seven armed robberies, Minister of National Security Marvin Dames said yesterday that despite concerns by some Bahamians about the violent incidents over the holiday weekend, crime in The Bahamas is under control.
“Listen, this is the world that we’re living in,” Dames told the media outside the Churchill Building.
“You can’t find any country that can boast about having a zero murder rate. And so, these are the challenges we will have to deal with from time to time.
“And we clearly understand that, but I have every confidence that the police are on top of things and clearly the numbers will reflect that.” Read more >>
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Alcohol abuse among the elderly: A complete guide
Alcohol is a major part of the culture of the United States. In 2014, alcohol sales—which include beer, wine, liquor, and other alcoholic beverages—totaled nearly $225 billion. The following year, more than 15 million Americans over the age of 18 reported having Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), known more commonly as alcoholism. That number reaches even higher among people who haven’t reported the disease or have yet to see a doctor for a diagnosis.
A number of people in that group are seniors. About 10 to 15 percent of people don’t start to drink heavily until they are older in age, according to UCLA professor Dr. Alison Moore. Because of this, alcohol-related emergency room discharges among the elderly reached nearly a three-quarters of a million in 2012. This number—as well as the number of alcoholics who are also seniors—is expected to rise as the senior population reaches grows to 80 million by the year 2050. Read more >>
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Shopping in The Bahamas
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What is this?
Anyone knows what this is? Yes, it's a well worn Pandora catalogue but it's more than just that. This is what I use to fan myself with every time the electricity goes off in Nassau, Bahamas. I use it often. Very often. Everyday in fact. It is light, durable and gives a good breeze.
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Inmates preparing for reintegration
The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) has reached the half way mark of training 600 inmates in several disciplines that are expected to assist with their reintegration into society.
The Citizen Security and Justice program is a part of a $3.4 million component of an Inter-American Development Bank-financed joint venture with the Ministry of National Security and BTVI.
The program recently graduated 92 participants, who were a part of its third cohort of inmates. They were trained in fundamental skills of electrical installation, carpentry, plumbing, auto mechanics, masonry, garment manufacturing, barbering or introduction to computers. Overall, 320 inmates have gone through the program, which began in December 2018.
Commissioner of the Bahamas Department of Corrections, Charles Murphy, noted that those engaged in training while in prison seldom, if ever, return there.
“Now that you have been equipped with relevant tools for your survival in society we hope when you leave these grounds, you will be engaged in gainful employment,” said Mr. Murphy.
IDB Country Representative, Daniela Carrera-Marquis, encouraged the inmates to take advantage of the skills learned and to become lifelong learners.
“All of us need to continue learning and improving our skillset. You will eventually exit these gates…it is important that you demonstrate you have a skill and can proactively contribute to society,” said Ms. Carrera-Marquis.
She added that all eight of the disciplines taught are “incredibly useful” to The Bahamas.
Additionally, BTVI’s President, Dr. Robert W. Robertson expressed hope that the skills will help the inmates reinvent themselves and become adequate contributors to society upon release.
“Clearly, inmate education has become a priority for the government. Inmates, you have been given a second chance to prove to yourself that you are bigger than your past and that your mistakes or misfortunes do not control your destiny,” he said, resulting in an eruption of applause from the audience.
“You can now leave this correctional facility to become the person you aspire to be… your return to society will surely aid in decreasing the skills gap in the country,” he added.
Also addressing the inmates was Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Eugene Poitier, who said the certificates do not guarantee anything as there is still work to be done.
“It’s not a magic piece of paper. You have to add the magic to the paper. It doesn’t replace good manners, common decency, hard work and good work ethics…the magic is the determination to keep on fighting, even when all looks hopeless. You have to reconnect to humanity,” stated Mr. Poitier.
Describing the program as a “bold initiative,” participant, Jerome Woodside, said he believes it will positively impact those at the prison.
“At times it was kind of hard,” said the young man who was trained in barbering, “but I said, ‘You’ve come a long way. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by.’ The sky is the limit and nothing is stopping me from reaching the pinnacle of life,” he concluded.
Each cohort is trained over a 10-week period in the selected discipline.
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