The YouTube title "South Africa's Most Dangerous Islands" is totally incorrect. It was done by the person who uploaded the video; why I do not know but it is misleading.
The true title is "ISLANDS - Zanzibar".
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NatGeo Doc: ISLANDS - Zanzibar
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Shaunae Miller featured in Essence Magazine
Bahamian Olympic star, Shaunae Miller tied the knot last Saturday and Essence Magazine has published an incredible spread of photos taken before her big day with her bridesmaids, titled "Olympic Gold Medalist Shaunae Miller and Her Bridal Party Slay Their Bahamas Photo Shoot." The article was published on February 6th.
Essence writes, "These ladies are definitely flawless and in formation for Miller's big day. Squad goals!
One of the best parts of getting married is having your girls by your side to help you celebrate the moment to the fullest. Bride-to-be Shaunae Miller, who won gold in the 400 metres event in the Rio Olympics in 2016, and some of her squad of fellow Olympians were true squad goals during their recent bachelorette vacation to the Bahamas.
The 22-year-old is planning to tie the knot with fiancé Maicel Uibo, but for her pre-wedding festivities, the fun was for the ladies only. Their beachside Bahamas photo shoot was everything and we have all of the photos.
These ladies came to slay." View article & photos >>
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Shedd Aquarium Partners With The Bahamas National Trust To Study Vital Fishery
Shedd Aquarium has teamed up with the Bahamas National Trust (BNT) as part of a group of conservation organizations (collectively known as partners in “conchservation”) studying queen conch, Lobatus gigas, in The Bahamas to understand why local populations are in decline. As an ecologically, economically and culturally important species in The Bahamas, Shedd’s research on queen conch aims to inform management practices that keep an iconic dish on restaurant menus and help protect populations into the future. Read more >>
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The 9 Best Smartphones to Buy in 2017
by Tim Boyle
It’s difficult to say, with confidence, which of the many smartphones available on the market is the absolute, all-around best. And that’s only because of the polarizing differences between iOS and Android— not to mention all the other preferences to choose from (camera, gaming, budget and screen size). Sometimes, taste is as arbitrary as Coke vs. Pepsi. You don’t know why you like it — you just do.
That said, there are some clear winners in each category — winners that, we think, boast the right specs, design elements and features to satisfy the general public. So read on to see which smartphones made the cut for the best of 2017. Read more >>
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High school students tap into future careers at BTVI
Anatol Rodgers Miriam Peet (l) and Antonique Sullivan (r) with BTVI instructor, Monique A. Marshall during an Introduction to Cosmetology class.
Photos by Shantique Longley
By Hadassah Hall
Shanando Moss always wanted to work with his hands. He is now well on his way to fulfilling that dream as a student of The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute’s (BTVI) dual enrollment program where he is taking Trade Career Path classes.
“I want to be an Electrical Engineer, so I am learning more about what I want to do in life. Currently, we are learning about electricity. I am using this as an opportunity and I intend to come back in September for a year before hopefully going off to school,” said the Anatol Rodgers High School student.
“The class atmosphere is easy to learn in. The teacher, Mr. Barry, makes a difference,” he added.
The 16-year-old is one of 42 students from Anatol Rodgers High School, whose parents have agreed for them to be enrolled in the 15 week program.
The 25 girls are studying Introduction to Cosmetology which includes topics such as hair analysis, beauty culture science and communicable diseases, while in the Trade Career Path classes, the boys are introduced to the fundamentals of several construction trades including: Electrical Installation, Plumbing, Masonry, Carpentry, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Welding, and Painting and Decorating.
Anatol Rodgers student, Takeshi Bennie is focused on his work in the Trade Career Path class at BTVI.
Mr. Barry spoke highly of the students, who spend the day at BTVI each Friday between 9 am and 3 pm.
“This is a good group. They are very quiet. There is something about Anatol Rodgers. They are mannerly. They get right into their work and clean up afterwards. When I arrived, they were in here working,” said Mr. Barry.
Meanwhile in the cosmetology lab, 16-year-old Antonique Sullivan admitted that she is still trying to figure out what is her passion. Yet, there is something intriguing about cosmetology.
“There is the possibility of me returning to BTVI to study Cosmetology. This is a great opportunity. Not much people get to experience this while in school. It’s interesting. I feel more responsible,” said Antonique, who has to balance BTVI and high school.
Her classmate, Miriam Peet concurs. On Fridays, Miriam misses Math, Bahama Host, French, English and Religious Studies. However, she ensures she gets any information and missed work.
“The majority of our teachers understands and gives us the work. For Bahama Host, we have extra classes. For others, we get what we will miss that Thursday or on that Monday when we return. I’m able to keep up, balancing the workload,” said the 17-year-old.
“I come, do the work, understand and go to high school and understand. It makes me feel accomplished,” said Miriam.
Cosmetology instructor, Monique A. Marshall, is pleased with the class’ performance thus far.
“The girls are understanding the work. They conduct themselves very well and are interactive. They want to know more,” said Ms. Marshall.
BTVI’s Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, Leroy Sumner explained that the program is designed to give high schoolers a jumpstart on post-secondary education.
“The nature of the dual enrollment program eases them into college life, allowing them to immerse themselves and adjust to the work. It gives them a degree of independence,” said Mr. Sumner who made formal presentations to them and their parents at Anatol Rodgers.
“Even their parents are excited. And they won’t have to make application for enrollment again. If we get them early enough, more and more of them may want to come to BTVI to complete their education. Since starting, other schools have started calling - even in Andros and other Family Islands. It’s a wonderful program designed to develop a pathway to assist students in learning a trade and earning a living,” said Mr. Sumner.
Hadassah Hall | PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute
Tel. (242) 502-6300| Dir. (242) 502-6376| Fax. (242) 393-4005
P. O. Box N-4934 | Old Trail Road, Nassau, Bahamas
hallh@btvi.edu.bs | www.btvi.edu.bs
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The Month of Love Enjoy The Live Sounds of Jazz Music
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150+ Educational Websites For Lifelong Learners
By Janet Alexandersson
If you are anything like me, you have discovered that the higher the level of traditional education you reach the more you are forced to specialize. And by the time people start doing research they have dedicated all their learning to a tiny niche. Read more >>
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What Brides Wear For The Most Important Day Of Their Lives Around The World (31 pics)
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50 Shades of Gray! The New Neutral!
By Ianthia Smith
I kid you not when I say my inner Martha Stewart has been awakened!
So I’ve just made a big move and now I’m in the midst of doing some interior decorating which can be both fun and exhausting at the same time. On top of that, I’m also preparing a space to shoot more videos and get some visual content going on social media, so I’m designing a “set” for those projects.
In choosing my palette and color scheme for the locations, I kept seeing these sultry gray hues that had me locked in. Deep grays, light grays, bluish grays, “regular grays,” brownish grays, there’s “greige”; I soon realised that gray is the new neutral and is the perfect base to any interior design. Read more >>
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BTVI student secures cooperative league scholarship
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A Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) student has landed himself a $2,500 scholarship from The Bahamas Cooperative League. Joshua Haeward II, who is studying towards his Associate of Applied Science degree in Information Technology Management Security and Server Plus has been awarded the scholarship based on academic achievement and financial need. Pictured from left to right are the league’s Treasurer, Hilton Bowleg; BTVI’s Associate Vice President, Fund Development, Alicia Thompson; the league’s Vice President, Sharon Rahming; BTVI’s President, Dr. Robert W. Robertson; scholarship recipient, Joshua Haeward; the league’s Assistant Treasurer, Sheila Smith and Assistant Secretary, John Sands.
Photo: Bahamas Cooperative League
Hadassah Hall | PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute
Tel. (242) 502-6300| Dir. (242) 502-6376| Fax. (242) 393-4005
P. O. Box N-4934 | Old Trail Road, Nassau, Bahamas
hallh@btvi.edu.bs | www.btvi.edu.bs
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How Not to Be Offended
By Shemsi Prinzivalli
There is an ancient and well-kept secret to happiness which the Great Ones have known for centuries. They rarely talk about it, but they use it all the time, and it is fundamental to good mental health. This secret is called The Fine Art of Not Being Offended. In order to truly be a master of this art, one must be able to see that every statement, action and reaction of another human being is the sum result of their total life experience to date. In other words, the majority of people in our world say and do what they do from their own set of fears, conclusions, defenses and attempts to survive. Most of it, even when aimed directly at us, has nothing to do with us. Usually, it has more to do with all the other times, and in particular the first few times, that this person experienced a similar situation, usually when they were young. Read more >>
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Grand Bahama Science Club to Include College Level Students
The Rotary Club of Lucaya and its partners have been instrumental in the Grand Bahama Science Club now having a home base that allows for college-level students and faculty to become engaged.
The historic event was held on February 11th at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute’s (BTVI) campus in Freeport, Grand Bahama - thanks to a public-private partnership with the Ministry of Education Science and Technology, BTVI, The Bahamas Society of Engineers, The University of the Bahamas and the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce.
The mission of the Science Club is to encourage the interest of high school and college students in science, electronics and robotics. The Rotary Club’s educational programs – AIM (Academically Interested Minds) and SECME (Science, Engineering, Communications, Mathematics, Enrichment) have been operational for more than 19 years, and has produced 64 engineers from the schools of Grand Bahama.
During the well-attended opening that included business and education officials, parents and students, Rotary Club of Lucaya's (RCL) Program Chairman, Dennis Knowles, noted that the move to BTVI brings a new dimension, as it affords a central facility for the club and allows it to involve college level students and faculty. He added that the Science Club is a natural extension of the AIM and SECME programmes - sponsored and coordinated by RCL. Presently, there are 30 active students in the club, but additional participants are welcomed.
“We will prepare our students, so that they can fill the jobs of the future and to create the jobs of the future. Our goal is to challenge hungry minds, with the help of our strategic partners, and to prepare our students to become an integral part of the Grand Bahama community,” said Mr. Knowles.
Also present during the opening were President of the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce, Mick Holding; President of The Bahamas Society of Engineers, Remington Wilchcombe and President of BTVI, Dr. Robert. W. Robertson.
Dr. Robertson, who was the featured speaker, welcomed the Science Club members to their new home saying, “We are excited to host the club as it aligns itself with our mission of ‘Providing learning opportunities that enable individuals to be globally competitive and economically independent.”
“Fundamentally, we live in a globally-connected, knowledge-based society. The Science Club provides high school and college students the opportunity to engage in active learning that can get them college credits and that prepares them for the complex world of work,” he concluded.
Host President, Rotarian Carol Rolle, during her welcome address, said the official opening of the Science Club marks the beginning of the renaissance of Grand Bahama, as the industrial capital of The Bahamas.
“For science is now in the hands of our young people, the future of our nation and we know that they will take it to greater heights. We commend Past President Dennis for his consistent efforts in bringing this vision into reality and extend heartfelt thanks and appreciation to our partners in this initiative,” said Ms. Rolle.
The Rotary Club of Lucaya and its partners are appealing to industry for continued support, so that programs can be developed for the students now, but also to benefit them upon their return to Grand Bahama with Engineering degrees, poised to work in industry - thus furthering Rotary’s mandate of nation-building.
Science Club member Rhys Davis, during the official opening of the Science Club in Grand Bahama
President of the Rotary Club of Lucaya, Carol Rolle believes the official opening of the Science Club marks the beginning of the rebirth of Grand Bahama as the industrial capital of The Bahamas.
BTVI’s President, Dr. Robert W. Robertson, said it is exciting to host the Science Club in Grand Bahama, as it aligns itself with the institution’s mission of ‘Providing learning opportunities that enable individuals to be globally competitive and economically independent.”
Rotary Club of Lucaya's Program Chairman, Dennis Knowles said the Science Club will prepare its students to not only fill jobs in Grand Bahama, but to create jobs as well.
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Shantique Longley | Public Relations Assistant
Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute
Tel. (242) 502-6300 | Ext. 4354 | Fax. (242) 393-4005
P.O. Box N-4934 | Old Trail Road, Nassau, Bahamas
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The Islands of the Bahamas Travel Log Video Production © Dreamtime Entertainment, Florida
Waters Edge The Bahamas 1996 - From the islands of New Providence and Paradise Island's Atlantis Resort, to the out islands of San Salvador, take a wild trip across this archipelago in the Caribbean. This guide to travel in the Bahamas features trips and tips for the adventurous - Shark Diving with Stuart Cove's PADI Dive Resort, and Hartley's remarkable Undersea Walk. - where we take you down helmet diving to make friends with a grouper. Join John Biffar and Michelle Torrez as hosts for this interesting look at these island jewels. Then we travel to the remote island of San Salvador, where many believe Columbus first set foot in America. Here we get into the island groove, check out some caves, bush medicine and dominoes. Visit one of the few working lighthouses in the Bahamas and join Snake Eye's on a guided tour. This Documentary was produced for the Travel Channel in 1996 and won several Emmy's. Writers and Producers - Phil Frank, John Biffar and Dave Beaty. Emmy for camera (Underwater and Topside)- Dave Beaty. Additional Cameramen - John Biffar, Alex Menendez, Wilson Hawthorne.
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Bahamian Art & Culture : No. 296 : 02.17.17
A chockfull of events and interesting articles pack this latest issue of Bahamian Art & Culture. Like our inspiring cover by Bahamian artist Max Taylor, an NE8 Artist talk tonight with Margot Bethel, Dr. Ian Bethell-Bennett, Susan Katz Lightbourn and Jordanna Kelly; the Greek Fest '17 this weekend; Nobody To Somebody: Bert Williams Film Pioneer film event and the Making of A Slave - A Response // By Jason Evans exhibition this week. And there's more for next weekend! News stories on Bahamian artists Tavares Strachan, Tiffany Smith, Erica M. James, Kareem Mortimer, Sonovia Pierre, Aidan Barrow, and so much more. Subscribe for free. Enjoy!
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Here I am racing as Tony "CatMan" Catalano #86, riding a Honda 1000, 4-Stroke SuperBike.
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Big Red Machine Takes Baiss Track And Field Title
By RENALDO DORSETT
Sports Reporter
rdorsett@tribunemedia.net
The St. Augustine’s College Big Red Machine regained the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools‘ Track and Field Championships in come from behind fashion to claim the 27th meet title in the school’s history. Read more >>
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Arts for the Parks Raises Awareness and Funds for Abaco’s National Parks
By Mirella Santillo
The annual Bahamas National Trust Arts for the Parks took place on the weekend of January 27-28 at the Abaco Beach Resort.
In its eighth consecutive year, the Bahamas National Trust Arts for the Parks has become more than an art exhibition, it has also become a learning experience offering presentations on local culture and environment as well as entertainment for adults and the youth. Read more >>
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Bahamas Teams Brave Acute Winter Weather to Take Part in Travel Shows
The Islands of The Bahamas represented at New York Times and Boston Globe Travel Shows
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – February 17, 2017 - Low Winter temperatures, a snowstorm and blizzard, was not enough to stop the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Managers, as well as its Hoteliers and representatives from their Promotion Boards' attendance, at the recent New York Times and Boston Globe Travel Shows. Their collective participation provided an impressive representation for The Islands Of The Bahamas.
During the weekend of the recent New York Times Travel Show, temperatures dipped into the 30's. The Boston Globe Travel Show took place the week that city experienced first a snow storm, a blizzard and then temperatures that dipped to wind chill factors as low as 13 degrees below zero. In both instances, teams representing The Bahamas welcomed Travel agents, media and consumers to their booth to provide them with information on the Sunny Bahamas as an alternative to the north east coast winter weather.
Thirty thousand plus persons attended the New York Times show, which is touted as the largest consumer travel trade show nationally. The show's exhibitors featured 560 companies representing 170 destinations vying for a piece of the pie of the multi billion travel industry. The Boston Globe Travel Show also saw a reasonably good number of both travel agents and consumers who braved acute winter conditions to attend.
At The Bahamas booth in both cities, consumers were updated on new developments in The Bahamas. Travel Agents were assured of The Bahamas' commitment to their profession that is evidenced in the country's signature agent's tools including a monthly Bahamas Travel Agents Newsletter and the recently unveiled Bahamas Specialist Program through the Travel Agent Academy. Bahamas East Coast Area Manager, Mikala Moss also updated those agents that attended the Boston Globe’s Round Table discussions.
The Out Island Promotion Board's booth featured a special consumer offer to The Islands Of The Bahamas - a limited time offer of "Two Fly Free" to an Out Island, from the city of Nassau, Bahamas.
Mikala Moss, Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, East Coast Area Manager, led the Bahamas team in both cities with Chrystal Bethel, Sales Manager New York. Edward Archer, General Manager, Atlanta and Judy Pratt, Sales Manager, Florida assisted the New York team at the NY Times Show. In Boston they were assisted by Jeannie Gibson, Manager, Global Communications Florida.
Partners at the Bahamas Booth in both cities included The Nassau/Paradise Island Promotion Board; The Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board and the Bahamas Out Islands Promotion Board. Hotel partners included Breezes, Nassau, Bahamas.
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