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Rakin''n' Scrapin' in Exuma.
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Festival of Lights - This Friday
Join in the parade on board the Sea Wind. Tickets are selling out FAST!
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"The Heart That Melts For God" Worship Explosion
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Nassau Renaissance Singers Celebrate Annual Christmas Concert
By LESH
Tribune Features Reporter
acadet@tribunemedia.net
IN A concert to benefit talented music majors at the College of the Bahamas, providing them with full scholarships, the Nassau Renaissance Singers (NRS) are excited to present their annual “Music For Christmas” holiday extravaganza.
The concert will be held this Thursday and Saturday at the Government House Ballroom, beginning at 8pm.
Choir Director Audrey Dean-Wright said the NRS have been providing full scholarships to deserving students for the past several years.
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Canvasses with a cause – Cerulean art show at Melia raises funds for environmental protection
NASSAU, Bahamas -- When Andros-based artist Judith Papillon faces a blank canvas, she merely looks beyond it to see the cerulean sea that is her back yard. As she works re-creating the swirling blues and greens of the water, the powder-soft sand, the brilliant sky above, her brush flows as smoothly, as gently, as the waves flow to the lee shore. The result – breathtaking visuals that make you want to sink your feet into the sand, dip your toes in the water and close your eyes to make time stand still.
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Sperm Whales & Manatees in Abaco Waters
After a quiet spell on the cetacean and sirenian front, there is exciting news to report. First, the BMMRO encountered two sperm whales just off Sandy Point. I don’t know how close to the shore they actually were, but it was very friendly of them to come so near to the BMMRO HQ.
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Watch Christmas Da Ghetto
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Bahamian Art & Culture eMagazine : No. 202 : 12.11.14
“Who are we?” by Sue Katz Lightbourn
Mixed Media Assemblage, Dimensions variable, 2014
(Photo: Dede Brown)
Thursday, Dec 11, 2014 – This week's edition of Smith & Benjamin's "Bahamian Art & Culture" eMagazine showcases the opening of the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas' much-anticipated Seventh National Exhibition which features more than 100 works by 52 visual and literary artists centering on themes like class, privilege, the economy and race which promises to stir up a constructive dialogue.
Tomorrow sees a book signing by Dawn Davies, a Pre-Christmas Concert at Christ Church Cathedral, and the opening of Dance Bahamas' Christmas Recital. We feature articles on local and international art and cultural events, news and art opportunities.
Click on the link above, share with friends, and read what's happening in Bahamian art & culture today. Enjoy!
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Students Get HIV/AIDS Reality Check
Sponsored by a grant to One Eleuthera Foundation from the US Embassy and PEPFAR (President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief), “Body Talk” is an awareness project that consisted of t-shirt design and poem competitions and a youth rally that sought to educate the public and decrease the stigma of HIV/AIDS throughout communities on Eleuthera. Saturday’s rally consisted of a series of poem readings, song and drama performances and an educational presentation which outlined what the disease is, how it is transmitted, its effects and how it can be prevented.
During the program a major breakthrough occurred when an HIV positive male from Eleuthera spoke about his experiences with the disease. He talked about his personal struggle with HIV and how people have verbally mistreated and shunned him. “This broke my spirit. Sometimes all I could do was cry. I even contemplated taking my life”, he said.
This was a turning point for students as they empathized with him. Flowing tears and the evidence of those being held back showed that this brave gentleman got through to these students. Many reached out for hugs because now they knew he could not transmit his disease to them. They knew that pushing him away and saying mean things would hurt him. It was clear at these moments that the information received and the experience these children had would be burnt on their brains for some time.
“On the way home my nephew couldn’t stop talking about his experience. This is the most powerful event of its kind that I have attended on Eleuthera this year”, one attendee said.
Part of the affair also included award presentations to the winners and participants of the t-shirt and poem competitions held two months prior to the event. The winners of the t-shirt competition, from first to third place respectively, were Rajeave Armbrister, Tyreik Leary and Trayuan Alyenne all students at Preston Albury High School. Winners for the poem competition, from first to third place respectively, were Jerrimia Seymour and Gervontae Kelly both students at Central Eleuthera High School and Sidhira Johnson a student at Deep Creek Middle School.
UNAIDS notes that The Bahamas has the highest prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean. The primary cause for the spread of HIV in the country is through sex. This is believed to be due to a lack of knowledge concerning safer sex practices. Research shows that education regarding the disease transmission, risk factors, and preventive strategies is effective in slowing the spread of HIV.
“According to statistics provided by the Department of Public Health, Eleuthera ranks 4th out of the entire Bahamas in regard to HIV/AIDS infections. Such events are needed to assist in the decline of HIV/AIDS infections and reduce the stigma associated with being HIV positive”, said One Eleuthera Foundation employee and one of the coordinators for the HIV/AIDS project, Shapreka Clarke.
The US Embassy, PEPFAR, One Eleuthera Foundation, Eleuthera Arts & Cultural Center and Space to Create encourages the public to spread the word, not the disease by using protection when engaging in sexual activities and refrain from mistreating persons who are infected with the disease. The best thing you can do is show them love and affection.
For more information on this and other One Eleuthera Foundation events and projects visit www.oneeleuthera.org.
The One Eleuthera Foundation
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Group appeals to public to join search for missing elderly man
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Rise Bahamas is inviting the general public to join them on a search for missing elderly gentleman Gladstone Rolle starting at Rudy's Restaurant & Bar on Sunday, December 14th at 3pm. (Please carpool, as parking is very limited).
New Providence resident Mr. Rolle was last seen two weeks ago in the Cowpen Road area wearing a yellow t-shirt and dark blue jeans. He is in the early stages of Alzheimer's Disease. Anyone with tips, please call the Police at 919 or CRIME STOPPERS at 328- TIPS (8477) (New Providence) or 1-242-300-8476 (Family Islands) go the nearest Police Station or phone his son Ricardo at 426-3360.
Send a message to Rise Bahamas on Facebook or via email risebahamas@gmail.com for more information.
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Bahamas Tourist Office Staff Shares Christmas Goodwill
Staff of Bahamas Tourist Office, Florida, collect gifts for kids in Florida’s Farming Communities
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - December 12, 2014 – In celebration of the Christmas season, members of the staff of The Bahamas Tourist Office Florida, during the first few weeks of December bought gifts to be presented to children in Florida’s farming communities of Immokalee and Lake Trafford.
The farming communities are mostly populated by immigrant and migrant families who work the fields which produce a large amount of the United States' fresh produce. Crops include cucumbers, bell peppers, citrus and a large percentage of the nation's tomatoes that are harvested during the winter months.
The all-Bahamian staff of The Islands Of The Bahamas’ Tourist Office, Florida, represents the Sales, Marketing and Communications teams of the country’s Ministry of Tourism. A representation of the staff is pictured around the office Christmas tree with some of the toys collected.
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APP Boosts Small Farmers in The Bahamas and the Region
Improving food security in The Bahamas and the Caribbean region begins with increasing production and productivity among small farmers throughout CARICOM countries. The Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources & Local Government launched the 10th European Development Fund (EDF) Agriculture Policy Programme (APP) November 24 at Workers House, Harold Road.
The Agriculture Policy Programme, funded by the European Development Fund, aims to link small producers throughout the CARICOM region, to local, national, and regional markets.
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Lady Sassoon Golden Heart Award - Call for nominations
R. E. Barnes, Heart Foundation Chair along with Mrs. Shelagh Pritchard
Photo by: J & J Photo Imaging
The Sir Victor Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Foundation and The Heart Ball Committee are pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the Lady Sassoon Golden Heart Award.
Since 1968, the Lady Sassoon Golden Heart has been presented at the Annual Heart Ball. The award was initiated by The Heart Foundation to applaud and give recognition to individuals who have selflessly given of themselves to promote human welfare and dignity, thus making life better for their fellow men. Oftentimes, these individuals go unrecognized by the wider community for their efforts; they don’t ask for anything in return for their generosity. In most cases, they go beyond the call of duty, working outside of their normal scope of work, to impact our nation’s social, education, health and economic systems.
This Christmas as you make plans, think about that person who has made a difference and submit a nomination for them to win The Lady Sassoon Golden Heart Award.
Under the patronage of Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling, Governor General, and The Right Honourable Perry Gladstone Christie, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and Mrs. Bernadette Christie, the 2014 / 2015 Heart Ball Committee will host the 51st Annual Heart Ball on Saturday, February 14, 2015. The Annual Heart Ball is the major fund-raiser for The Heart Ball Committee. The funds raised from this event help to repair the hearts of children. The theme for this Ball is, “Affairs of the Heart….Sustaining Heart Beats, One at a Time”. The public is encouraged to help to repair a child’s heart, while spending Valentine’s with family and friends at the Annual Heart Ball.
One of the highlights of the evening is the presentation of the Lady Sassoon Golden Heart Award. Additionally, guests can look forward to an evening filled with love, laughter, fine foods, dancing, prizes and surprises. There will be live band and orchestral performances by the S-G Band and The RBDF Dance Band. Guests can end the evening with special music by Gary “Super” Johnson.
Most recently, Mrs. Shelagh Pritchard won the 2014 Lady Sassoon Golden Heart Award. She, along with her predecessors, was chosen from a pool of worthy candidates, to be the winners of this award. According to R E Barnes, Chairman of the Heart Foundation, “The many people who have worked with Shelagh Pritchard praised her with wonderful complements. She is the go to girl for churches of every denomination, orphanages, homes for the elderly, the AIDS camp, The Bahamas Red Cross, Inner Wheel, Rotary Club of East Nassau and a number of other organizations. She is described as being a tireless worker and a great networker to get things taken care of for every cause imaginable”.
In acceptance speech at the 50th Heart Ball Mrs. Pritchard said, “It’s not about us…it is about helping those in need”. She went on to say, “The ability to shape a better tomorrow lies in our hands”.
As the year 2015 fast approaches, if you know a person like Mrs. Pritchard, you are invited to submit a nomination, to be accompanied by a letter or statement explaining why the person recommended should receive the award. Nominations are to be submitted to:
The Golden Heart Award Committee
P. O. Box N-8189
Nassau, The Bahamas
Alternatively, submissions can be hand delivered to Grosham Property, EVES, Cable Beach. This is the office site for The Sir Victor Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Foundation.
The Deadline for nominations is Friday, January 16th, 2015.
For more information on The Annual Heart Ball or The Lady Sassoon Golden Heart Award please visit sassoonheartfoundation.org or call 327-0806.
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“Victorian High Tea” a Great Success
Afternoon tea at one London’s luxury hotels, the ambience of Government House’s garden, a relaxing view of Nassau’s Harbour, soft orchestral music, hats, gloves, a fashion show, raffles and prizes, put them all together and you have a Victorian High Tea hosted by the 2014 /2015 Heart Ball Committee.
Sheila Bethel MC
Under the theme, “Victorian High Tea”, the 2014/2015 Heart Ball Committee hosted their 9th Annual Tea Party & Fashion Show, at Government House, Mount Fitzwilliam. The MC for the afternoon was Mrs. Sheila Bethel. She was dressed for the occasion.
The event was deemed a great success by co-chair Coretta Owen. According to Mrs. Owen, “It was one of the best tea parties we’ve hosted. The logistics simply flowed”.
Two lovely ladies in their hats and gloves
Guests entered this beautifully transformed setting, and sat at tables replicating tea time at various hotels in London, from the Savoy to the Ritz and much more. Many guests were excited and amazed at the transformation and the commitment of the table decorators who vied to win the table decorating contests.
Friends pose
Twinning’s served cold and hot beverages throughout the afternoon. This coupled with the décor, treats, ambiance and entertainment, provided a relaxing and fun evening for family and friends.
Vendors lined the southern boundary show-casing their work, affording guests the opportunity to preview and purchase possible Christmas gifts. The vendors included: Banesian Designs, Armani Jewelers, Sheekie’s Hand Made Products – Curly Curl, Exquisite Scents, HMP Bags, Rik Carey, J & J Photo Imaging, Beth’s Kitchen and Twinings.
Portia Nottage steps out in a Seventeen Shop gown in preparation for the holidays
Patrice Taylor in green suit from Brynda Knowles
Sheniqua Musgrove in BCBG Cable Beach piece
The guests were treated to a fashion show with stylish pieces from The Seventeen Shop, BCBG Cable Beach and Brynda Knowles Collection, modeled by Portia Nottage, Sheniqua Musgrove and Patrice Taylor.
Guests were treated to a special segment consisting of a Hat Show with hats from Pamela Rolle’s Collection, designed by Keith Dawkins. The Rolle sisters modeled the hats, leaving guests wishing for more and seeking to acquire similar hats.
1st place table
1st place table prize presentation
3rd place table
Lovely red and white table
The Four Seasons
Coretta Owen receives a prize for table decorating
Besides the teas, fashion and hats, guests and table decorators came hoping to win prizes. The winners of the table judging competition were: 1st place prize went to Carolyn Evans. The 2nd place prize went to Coretta Owen and 3rd place prize went to Latonia Tinker.
The winner of the Hat Competition, chosen from the audience, was Ms. Leah Rolle.
The top prizes for the in-house raffle went to Keniqua Whitehouse.
Mrs. Anne-Marie davis ooks on at Rik Carey's artwork
As a major sponsor, Twinings provided special prizes. They offered a table prize for one lucky winner at each table; that individual took home a tea chest filled with an assortment of Twinings teas. Additionally, Twinings topped their presentation for the afternoon with a special room raffle prize – a Twinings Tea party for 12, inclusive of dishes, teas, servers and more. This prize was won by Michelangiolio Baccelli.
The 9th Annual Tea Party & Fashion Show, hosted by The 2014/2015 Heart Ball Committee, was sponsored in part by: Twinings, Milo Butler, Western Air, Cable Bahamas, RBC, Going Places Travel, ZNS, Barefoot Marketing, Love 97, Island FM, More 94FM, G & M Appliances, RIK, Beth’s Kitchen, Banesian Jeweler’s, Amani Jewelery, HMP Handbags, Brynda Knowles, BCBG Cable Beach, The Seventeen Shop, and Natural Products by Sheekie.
According to Ingrid sears, the PR Officer for the Heart Ball Committee, “We are very grateful to all who helped us to make this event a great success; this includes our guests. Thank you for your support. The afternoon was very entertaining”.
Ms. Sears went on to say, “We want the public to please remember us as the holidays approach. You can make a donation that can help to repair a child’s heart. No amount is ever too small and every penny counts. Also, our Annual Heart Ball is scheduled for February 14th, 2015, Valentine’s Day. Please save the date and plan to attend. You can share this memorable moment with family and friends, while helping to repair a child’s heart. Please invest in our future and help to repair a child’s heart”.
The Heart Ball Committee is the fundraising arm of The Sir Victor Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Foundation, commonly referred to as The Heart Foundation. The Heart Foundation helps to repair the hearts of children who cannot ordinarily afford heart care. The Foundation relies heavily upon the generosity of others to accomplish their mission. The Heart Ball Committee hosts two major fundraisers to benefit The Heart Foundation; the Annual Heart Ball and The Annual Tea Party & Fashion Show.
To find out more about The Heart Foundation, The Annual Heart Ball or to support The Heart Foundation please call 327-0806 or visit sassoonbahamasheartfoundation.org. You can also follow The Heart Ball Committee on twitter and facebook.
Photos: J & J Photo Imaging
R E Barnes, Heart Foundation Chair, thanks one of the judges
The Rolle Family
Patrice Taylor in Brynda Knowles piece
Patrice Taylor in red Brynda Knowles piece
Patty Albury & friend pose in their hats
Portia Nottage in Seventeen Shop black dress
Co-Chair Portia Nottage welcome guests in her hat and gloves
Mrs. Elizabeth Burrows, Mrs. Nadia Storr, Mrs. ANne-Marie Davis, Mrs. Portia Nottage
Carolyn Evans and guests
2nd place Raffle prize presentation
Beth Stuart of Beth's Kitchen sharing herbal remedies
Diamond table
Latonia Tinker and guests
Lottie Palumbo, Committee member, presents her daughter Iolanda with a raffle prize. She won several.
MC Sheila Bethel and Fabian Fernander, Twinings Brand Manager
Michelangiolio Baccelli wins Twinnings special room raffle
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Gifts for Crisis Centre children
Members of Rise Bahamas spread a little holiday cheer while presenting The Bahamas Crisis Centre with gift donations for their annual Children's Christmas Party. The annual event, taking place on Wednesday, provides 200 children seen at the centre with dinner and a gift.
Join the Rise Bahamas page on Facebook or via email risebahamas@gmail.com.
Pictured are Rise Bahamas members Fran Dillet, Terneille Burrows and Rashad Amahad, along with Bahamas Crisis Centre Administrator, Glendina Joseph - grey sweater.
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BTVI Students Headed to Study Abroad Program
Four BTVI students are headed to Canada for two semesters. Standing from left to right are: Lynderia Clarke and Renel Pierre, both of whom will study Electrical Installation at Vancouver Island University, while Cordelia Dean and Mystique Stevenson are on their way to Fanshawe College to participate in the institution’s Computer Systems Technician program. Seated are BTVI’s Student Affairs Coordinator, Racquel Bethel, who will be participating in Fanshawe College’s faculty exchange program for two weeks and BTVI’s Manager and Consultant, Dr. Iva Dahl.
Four students of The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) are being afforded the opportunity to study in Canada for two semesters on Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP) scholarships.
Lynderia Clarke and Renel Pierre will both be studying Electrical Installation at Vancouver Island University, while Cordelia Dean and Mystique Stevenson will be in the Computer Systems Technician program at Fanshawe College. The scholarships, granted by the Canadian government, provide Latin America and Caribbean students with short-term exchange opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
BTVI’s Coordinator of Student Affairs, Racquel Bethel will also be headed to Fanshawe College on a two-week faculty exchange.
Furthermore, all four students expressed excitement about heading to Canada for the spring 2015 semester, with Lyderia and Renel leaving as early as New Year’s Day. Lynderia is looking forward to the wealth of knowledge which awaits her and the opportunity to explore a different culture, while Renel is still reveling in the idea that he will be leaving The Bahamas for the first time.
Mystique said it never crossed her mind that she could be a BTVI student and be presented with the chance of studying abroad for two semesters. “I’m appreciative of being selected. I intend to make BTVI proud,” she stated.
BTVI’s Manager and Consultant, Dr. Iva Dahl, encouraged the students to make new friends during the eight months and gain a wider experience through integration of cultures, but she also advised them to uphold high standards.
“Don’t throw caution to the wind because it’s a foreign country. Don’t do anything you wouldn’t do at home. And academically, if you’re struggling, there is help. Take advantage of tutoring,” she stated.
Dr. Dahl further encouraged the students to seek to attain their Red Seals - Canada’s highest trade certification - as the Canadian Electrical Code Part I is the electrical code adopted by The Bahamas.
Meanwhile, BTVI’s Isaiah Strachan and Diane Smith have just completed their semester-long stint at Holland College in Canada, where they both studied Electronics Engineering. The student exchange, which began in 2009, requires BTVI students to be full-time and following the experience, they are to return to BTVI to complete their studies.
Hadassah Hall
Public Relations Officer
The Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute (BTVI)
Nassau, Bahamas
Direct line: (242) 502-6376
Switchboard: (242) 502-6300
Email: hallh@btvi.edu.bs
Website: www.btvi.edu.bs
Twitter: BTVI242
BTVI's mission: To provide learning opportunities that enable individuals to be globally competitive and economically independent.
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Dance School's 'Little Gems' Get A Chance To Shine
By ALESHA CADET
Tribune Features Reporter
acadet@tribunemedia.net
THE young members of the Dance Bahamas School danced their way into the hearts of their audiences last weekend in a holiday performance which was just a taste of what is to come from the company in 2015.
For two nights, Friday and Saturday, dance enthusiasts and parents alike flocked to the Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts to watch their ‘little gems’ shine.
The Dance Bahamas School is known as the official school of the National Dance Company.
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Bahamian Art & Culture eMagazine : No. 203 : 12.19.14
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Merry Christmas from NativeStew.Com
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One Family Are Unofficial Winners Of Boxing Day Parade
THE One Family Junkanoo Group was named the unofficial winner of the 2014 Boxing Day parade late Saturday evening after hours of drama and confusion. (FULL RESULTS HERE)
#The Shell Saxons Superstars took second place, although it was initially reported by Junkanoo officials that the group had won the parade.
#The Roots Junkanoo Group placed third and the Valley Boys fourth, according to Douglas Hanna, chairman of Junkanoo’s Parade Management Team.
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