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#242NewsBahamas Newsletter Edition: October 3rd, 2019
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Bahamas Tourism Partners with Bahamian Rum Distillery at International Rum Conference Featuring Hurricane Dorian Donation Drive
Group Photo at John Watling's_Bahamas Tourist Office (BTO) Booth at Rum Festival 2019 L-R John Watling's, Mario Del Valle_ BTO, Adrian Kemp_ John Watling's, Guillermo Garcia-Lay, Rob Del Rosal, Pepin Argamasilla and Jose Patuondo and BTO's Tina Lee
John Watling’s Distillery wins double gold and silver medals for its Bahamian rums
The International Rum Conference, formerly known as the Congreso del Ron, which moved from Madrid to Coral Gables, Florida, invited the National Association of The Bahamas (NAB), a Florida based Bahamian association, to its two-day event, and encouraged attendees to make donations to NAB for relief efforts toward those affected by the catastrophic Hurricane Dorian.
The event also saw John Watling’s, a Bahamian company located in downtown, Nassau, awarded the highest prize or DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL in the Special Harvest / Single Cask category for its Single Barrel rum. John Watling’s Distillery also earned a SILVER MEDAL in the White Rum category for its Pale rum.
According to organizers of the newly named “International Rum Conference,” the event was moved to the United States, “in the spirit of getting closer to the core rum manufacturing territories.” The two-day Conference took place September 27th and 28th at the Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, Florida. Events included a two-day Industry Enrichment Seminar, two-day Grand Tasting and a Tasting Competition.
Guillermo Garcia-Lay with John Watling's Winning Rums
The Marketing Manager also said, “We are grateful to John Watling’s and the organizers of the International Rum Conference for the invitation to participate, which is indicative of their strong support of our destination, and their commitment to work with us in promoting our Islands that are open and assisting us in the rebuilding of our two islands affected by the hurricane.”
NAB members manning booth for Hurricane Dorian Relief Donations at International Rum Conference 2019 L-R Dr. Sandra McDonald and Deanna Christensen
Engagement at John Watling's_Bahamas Tourism Booth during Rum Conference 2019
For more information on The Bahamas including Hurricane Dorian updates and Islands still welcoming visitors, go to www.bahamas.com.
For information on John Watling’s Distillery, visit www.johnwatlings.com or www.facebook.com/johnwatlings@johnwatlingsofficial
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242newbahamas - Grand Bahama Hurricane Update 3.0
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The Natural history of the Bahamas
For those interested in the terrestrial natural history of the Bahamas. This is an excellent publication by a team of very experienced scientists who have collectively decades of experience working on the Natural History of these islands. The authors have generously dedicated ALL proceeds from this book to support the BNT.
"The Natural History of the Bahamas offers the most comprehensive coverage of the terrestrial and coastal flora and fauna on the islands of the Bahamas archipelago, as well as of the region's natural history and ecology."
Please get your copy today. Available now on Amazon.
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Naser vs Miller-Uibo race latest in long line of 400m upsets
Salwa Eid Naser wins the 400m at the IAAF Athletics World Championships Doha 2019 (AFP / Getty Images) © Copyright
Most thought that Shaunae Miller-Uibo – the Olympic champion, the fastest woman in the world this year, the woman who could have won the 200m-400m double here if only the timetable allowed – would turn back any challenge the young Bahraini athlete could throw at her.
Most of us, then, were wrong.
Starting two lanes to Miller-Uibo’s inside, Naser had made up most of the stagger by the end of the back straight. She then powered clear on the bend and defied the favourite’s efforts to run her down.
Naser ran 48.14, almost a full second better than her previous best and a time bettered only by world record-holder Marita Koch (47.60 at the IAAF World Cup in Canberra in 1985) and the woman who preceded Koch as world record-holder, Jarmila Kratochvilova (47.99 at the first IAAF World Championships in Helsinki in 1983).
Miller-Uibo was almost as brilliant in defeat. Her 48.37 makes her the sixth-fastest ever, a personal best by 0.60. She ran fast, Naser simply ran faster.
The gold and silver medallists led the next three women – bronze medallist Shericka Jackson, Wadeline Jonathas and defending champion Phyllis Francis – to personal best times as well.
Watching Miller-Uibo and Naser in their heats and semi-finals here, many fans were struck by the physical reminders of two other great rivals in the 400m – Marie-Jose Perec and Cathy Freeman.
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Report: men's 400m - IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019
Steven Gardiner powers to the 400m title at the IAAF World Championships Doha 2019 (Getty Images) © Copyright
The Bahamian, whose last one-lap defeat when completing a 400m race came when winning world silver at the 2017 World Championships, bided his time before unleashing a devastating burst of speed over the last 150 metres to blow away his rivals and set a national record 43.48.
Behind, Pan American champion Anthony Jose Zambrano lowered his personal best of 44.55 set in the heats to record a South American record of 44.15 for silver.
Fred Kerley, who recorded a time of 43.64 to win the US title in July had to settle for bronze in 44.17.
But this was Gardiner’s day as the Bahamian – a training partner of women’s 400m silver medallist Shaunae Miller-Uibo - stormed to gold. Read more >>
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Bahamian Art & Culture : No. 392 : 10.03.19
Check out this week's Bahamian Art & Culture Newsletter.
• Cover art by Grand Bahama artist Laurie Tuchel. Plus an exclusive.
• Central Bank Open Category exhibition – Opens tonight!
• Shakespeare in Paradise – Happening now!
• SoundWaves Festival for Dorian Relief – Saturday.
• Open Studios with Kachelle Knowles – Saturday.
• The Best Estimation In The World Book Launch – Sunday.
• Alleviate - Art Auction Fundraiser – Sunday.
• Plus news and stories featuring Bahamian creatives: #JanineAntoni, Erica Moiah James, Lavar Munroe, Antonius Roberts, Jonnique Alexandria, Christian Campbell, Amelia Moore, and so much more.
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Seven-Year-Old Florida Girl Gabrielle Stark Collects Over 400 individual Items For Hurricane Dorian Kid Victims
Seven-year-old Florida kidprenuer Gabrielle Starkes has collected 417 items for children affected by Hurricane Dorian.
By Arthia Nixon
Florida… Michelle Starkes’ central Florida living room is filled with cases of diapers, baby wipes, rash cream, toothbrushes, coloring books, crayons, and other items to be sent to children in The Bahamas who were affected by Hurricane Dorian in September.
A month after the catastrophic storm which crippled Abaco and Grand Bahama, thousands have been left homeless, many hoping for closure as hundreds are unaccounted for. Michelle had initially prepared for the storm in the event it hit Florida but found herself comforting friends from The Bahamas who had relatives and friends in the devastated areas.
Her seven-year-old daughter Gabrielle wanted to know what to do to help and decided to help out children her age and younger who would need to have their personal items replaced. A young business owner known for creating hypoallergenic soaps with her GO! Bubbles Soap brand, Gabrielle used her platform to ask her supporters to help her get donations for the children of the northern Bahamas.
“The kids lost everything,” said Gabrielle. “I wanted to do something for the kids. When grown-ups donate supplies, sometimes they forget about the kids. It’s really sad. It was important for kids to have something just for them. If I was in The Bahamas and I lost everything, I hope someone would donate to me so I can have supplies. I wanted the kids to have the same thing I have. I have slime and coloring books so I wanted them to have it too.”
So far, 417 items have been collected but Gabrielle wants to have at least 700 items to be sent in her shipment so she is continuing to accept donations through October. Her mother said she is amazed to see the amount of people who contributed as well as her daughter’s passion to reach her goal.
“We're extremely proud of Gabrielle,” said Michelle. “She's only seven-years-old but has a wise and kind spirit. Her dad and I try to teach her about empathy and having a concern for people who may not have what she has. When the storm ravaged The Bahamas, she immediately said she wanted to help the kids because she's a kid. Oftentimes, young children are not allowed to volunteer at certain places due to their age, so they lose out on opportunities to serve others. We're glad Gabrielle found a way to help the kids in The Bahamas.”
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The Bahamas Needs You
Visiting the islands not affected by hurricane Dorian
will help the whole country.
“We are asking our travel partners—like private pilots—to consider keeping their flight plans to the islands that were not affected.” It’s not a plea for money nor for thoughts and prayers, but for support. “The best way to help the Bahamas is by traveling to the Bahamas,” says Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation. Photo by Chris Rose.
By Julie Summers Walker
Hurricane Dorian swept through the 700-island chain in September, devastating the islands of Grand Bahama and Abaco. Recovery is ongoing and general aviation has been part of the relief programs. But the island country is more than just those two islands. “We are still reeling from the devastation Hurricane Dorian brought to our beautiful, beloved country,” said D’Aguilar. “We have family, friends, and colleagues with ties to both Abaco and Freeport...we are praying for the safety of our countrymen. In the midst of all the devastation, we pledge continued support for our tourism industry, the key economic engine that fuels our country.”
Tourism is the No. 1 industry in the Bahamas and contributes about half of the country’s gross domestic product. Now that the storm has passed, the country—while continuing relief efforts—is communicating that of the 16 most-visited islands, 14 are open and unaffected by the hurricane. “More than ever we need you to come on vacation,” D’Aguilar said. “That’s the only way we can help our brothers and sisters in the north.” Read more >>
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Community rallies to provide clean water, save lives in the Bahamas
Walk for Water participants.
by Stephanie Torres
The Central PA Walk for Water held its third annual event on Saturday October 5.
The PA Walk for Water simulates the walk that thousands of women and children make for water every day.
Participates were given an empty bucket and walked 1.5 miles, scooping up dirty water from a stream and making the trek back. The water was dumped in the Living Water Treatment System for cleaning. Read more >>
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Dorian relief effort for Bahamas still going strong at local nonprofit
Palm Beach County Cares 200,000 sq. ft. warehouse
Palm Beach County Cares added a Sunday deadline for donations to the Bahamas in order to keep its operations structured, but its mission continues. And, on the final day, the volunteer effort was going strong at the 20,000-square-foot warehouse that the nonprofit has been working out of in West Palm Beach.
Weeks after Hurricane Dorian ravaged the Bahamas with its Category 5 intensity, Palm Beach County Cares — with assistance from other local nonprofits, corporations, faith-based organizations, and governmental agencies — has continued to collect items to help streamline its Bahamian relief efforts and get supplies to those in need. Read more >>
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In The Bahamas, Dorian Revealed Rising Storm Threat To Oil Infrastructure
Nearly a million gallons of oil spilled at an Equinor storage terminal during the Category 5 hurricane. The cleanup is ongoing.
SOUTH RIDING POINT, Grand Bahama ― More than three weeks after Hurricane Dorian ravaged the northern Bahamas, the stench of oil was still heavy in the air on this remote stretch of Grand Bahama’s southeast coast. Oil storage tanks at a shipping terminal owned by Norwegian energy giant Equinor sat coated in a layer of crude as if someone had gone at them with an enormous paintbrush.
Dozens of workers, many dressed in plastic hazmat suits, hardhats and boots, were using vacuum trucks and absorbent pads to mop up thousands of barrels of oil that spilled during the Category 5 storm. Other cleanup crews used bulldozers to haul away oil-stained soil and trees. A nearly mile-long swath of forest northeast of the facility remained covered in black sludge. Read more >>
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Editorial - Despite hurricane devastation, Bahamas should not deport Haitians to a dysfunctional country
As the Bahamas looks to rebuild, some Bahamians and Haitian migrants are staying put.
By Pedro Portal.
The Bahamas, for decades, has made clear that its Haitian residents, especially the undocumented, are not welcome. They are unfairly stigmatized, ostracized and bad-mouthed. But this is the worst time for the country to resume its iron-clad immigration policy of deporting Haitians who have been living in the Bahamas illegally.
In September, after Hurricane Dorian brought utter devastation to Grand Bahama Island and Abaco Island, Prime Minister Hubert Minnis declared that deportations would be suspended, a justified respite. Last week, though, he announced they would resume. Read more >>
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Miami Dolphins visit, give aid to communities in Freeport, Bahamas
FREEPORT, Bahamas (WSVN) – Some Miami Dolphins legends participated in Hurricane Dorian relief efforts as they delivered aid door-to-door in a community in Freeport, Bahamas.
The team’s staff and alumni traveled with the National Emergency Management Agency and the Mission Resolve Foundation, Saturday.
Former players such as Nat Moore, Mark Duper and Jim Jensen were among those that flew to Grand Bahama Island for the trip.
“I’m so grateful to be here and be able to help,” Jensen said. Read more >>
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Out Island Promotion Board: “Tremendous concern” over Dorian tourism impact
Board president says South Abaco spared the worst
By Natario McKenzie
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- There is ‘tremendous’ concern over the impact of Hurricane Dorian on Abaco’s tourism product and its potential to rebound, according to Bahamas Out Island Promotion Board (BOIPB) president Dr. Keenan Larry Carroll.
Carroll told Eyewitness News Online Marsh Harbour was one of the major contributors of tourism dollars from the Out Islands to the Treasury.
“The fact is that the most visited parts of Abaco and the cays were severely impacted the question now is the resilience and the urgency of the owners to rebuild and get back up and running,” he said.
“We intend to have a meeting very soon with tourism stakeholders and the powers that be to talk about tourism going forward and no doubt we will be discussing the future of Abaco.” Read more >>
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Mars Bay Conch Festival
Saturday, October 12, 2019 - 11:00am to Monday, October 14, 2019 - 12:00am
This annual festival showcases the history and culture of "conching" in South Andros and features a number of indigenous cultural activities that emphasize the conch. Read more >>
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Atlantis, Pi To Host Jet Ski Championship
Atlantis will serve as the host hotel for a three-day championship event this November that marks the climax of an international jet ski race series.
Paradise Island will be the venue for the P1 AquaX Bahamas World Championship, set for November 8-10, which will bring to a close a 14-event season featuring races in the US, mainland Europe and the UK.
The event is a partnership between the Nassau/Paradise Island Promotion Board, Ministry of Tourism and Aviation and Atlantis. The P1 AquaX Bahamas World Championship will feature the top 40 professional riders who qualify through performances in national and continental race series. Read more >>
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U.S. Embassy breaks ground on new $318 million HQ
From left, Director of the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Addison “Tad” Davis IV, Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Stephanie Bowers, Minister of Foreign Affairs Darren Henfield and President of the American Chamber of Commerce of The Bahamas Jim Schaefer, break ground during the United States Embassy’s groundbreaking ceremony yesterday. TONYA ALEXIS
The United States Embassy in Nassau broke ground to begin construction on its new $318 million building, which is expected to be completed in early 2023.
The five-acre site for the new building is located at the junction of East Street and Shirley Street.
Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis said at peak construction, 160 Bahamians will be employed on the site.
Minnis hailed the new embassy as part of the wider redevelopment of downtown Nassau. Read more >>
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