Nassau, Bahamas - The 2009 Bahamas International Film Festival opened with the Bahamian film "Children of God" on December 11th and closed with the award winning film, Precious, which was also a premiere screening for The Bahamas on December 17th. The Bahamas Weekly brings you video coverage and interviews on the red carpet with a star of the film, Bahamas' own Lenny Kravitz; the Precious screenplay writer, Geoffrey Fletcher; Jason Guerrasio, Managing Editor of Filmmaker Magazine; and the Founder and Executive Director of BIFF, Leslie Vanderpool. Kravitz, who had his acting debut in Precious came in from the Bahamas' island of Eleuthera where he has a home and is presently working on his next album, Negrophilia. In this interview he speaks about how the opportunity to act in Precious came up, as well he shares wonderful sentiments about life in The Bahamas. Kravitz will be the lead in Daniel's next film. Geoffrey Fletcher, who flew in on a moment's notice when Lee Daniels' decided he could not attend, explains in his interview how the book "Push" came to him from Daniels and how he felt turning it into a screenplay and seeing all the success of the film with the multi-awards and Golden Globe nominations. The video ends with Leslie Vanderpool explaining how she was able to secure Precious as BIFF's closing night film. Watch the Trailer for Precious See photos and related article on the Precious screening in The Bahamas The B ahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) is a nonprofit organization committed to providing the local community and international festival-goers with a diverse presentation of films from the Bahamas and around the world. In addition to showcasing films that might not otherwise be released theatrically, BIFF provides unique cultural experiences, educational programs, and forums for exploring the past, present and future of cinema. BIFF aims to raise the level of filmmaking, participation and education throughout the Bahamas and the world. www.bintlfilmfest.com Travel for The Bahamas Weekly News Team provided by SkyBahamas Airlines
Hon Zhivargo Laing explains the Bahamas Parlamentary system of Government
This informative video interview with the Hon Zhivargo Laing, MP & Minister of State for Finance and Public Service, provides insight on the structure of Bahamian government. In the style of a college professor, Minister Laing succinctly explains in layman's terms the ABCs of the Bahamian parliamentary system of government.
Positions like Prime Minister, Minister of State; Permanent Secretary, Minister, MP and Senator are clearly expounded upon along with their respective roles within the hierarchy of the Westminster style of government. Additionally, the minister defines how the cabinet is constructed and the step-by-step processes leading up to the dissolution of Parliament on up to general election.
This video could easily be named: "The ABCs of Bahamian Governmental Structure", Bahamas Parliamentary System 101" or "Bahamian Government Made Simple." This video is of value to every Bahamian especially students of political science. Further it serves as an invaluable resource for persons and organizations considering relocating and (or) investing in the Bahamas.
This interview was recorded at Mackeymedia. In just eight (8) short minutes, through The Hon Zhivargo Laing, MP & Minister of State for Finance and Public Service you will learn Bahamas Parliamentary System 101. Press the play button to begin.
Positions like Prime Minister, Minister of State; Permanent Secretary, Minister, MP and Senator are clearly expounded upon along with their respective roles within the hierarchy of the Westminster style of government. Additionally, the minister defines how the cabinet is constructed and the step-by-step processes leading up to the dissolution of Parliament on up to general election.
This video could easily be named: "The ABCs of Bahamian Governmental Structure", Bahamas Parliamentary System 101" or "Bahamian Government Made Simple." This video is of value to every Bahamian especially students of political science. Further it serves as an invaluable resource for persons and organizations considering relocating and (or) investing in the Bahamas.
This interview was recorded at Mackeymedia. In just eight (8) short minutes, through The Hon Zhivargo Laing, MP & Minister of State for Finance and Public Service you will learn Bahamas Parliamentary System 101. Press the play button to begin.
29ers 49ers World Championship awards Bahamas and Overview
Freeport, Bahamas - The 2010 Seiko 49er and 29er World Sailing Championships took place in Grand Bahama from January 4th through 9th. It was a week of sailing with erratic conditions from day to day, and record low temperatures for The Bahamas. The event was hosted by the Grand Bahama Sailing Club. The Bahamas Weekly News Team was on hand to capture video footage of the opening races as well as to cover the awards presentation at the Viva Wyndham Fortuna resort. In this video you will hear from Fried Elliott, official race photographer as he explains the race; and during the awards presentation you will hear from the Minister of Youth Sports and Culture for The Bahamas, Hon Charles Maynard; as well as Terrance Roberts of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism. The video wraps up with short interviews with Nathan Outteridge of Australia, who this year placed 2nd in the 49e rs; and words from 29er Top Female Team, Ida Marie Baad Nielsen and Marie Thusgaard Olsen from Denmark. In the 49er Gold Fleet Spain's Iker Mstinez de Lizarduy and Xabier Fernandez came out in 1st place; Australia's Nathan Outteridge and Iain Jensen came 2nd; and Italy's Giuseppe Angilella and Pietro Zucchetti came 3rd. 2010 49ERS AWARDS: (GOLD FLEET) 1st - SPAIN (Iker MARTINEZ DE LIZARDUY and Xabier FERNANDEZ) 2nd - AUSTRALIA (Nathan Outteridge and Iain Jensen) 3rd - ITALY (Giuseppe Angilella and Pietro Zucchetti) (SILVER FLEET) 1st - DENMARK (Peter Hansen and Søren Hansen) 2nd - DENMARK (Simon Karstoft and Jonathan Bay) 3rd - GREAT BRITAIN (Richard Mason and Tom Peel) 2010 29ERS AWARDS: Top Youth Team - DENMARK (Oscar Haumann and Taus Holtug) Top Female Team - DENMARK ( Ida Marie Baad Nielsen and Marie Thusgaard Olsen) Silver - AUSTRALIA (Aimee Negri and Michelle Muller) Overall 1st - FRANCE (Kevin Fisher and Glenn Gouron) Overall 2nd - ARGENTINA ( Pepe Bettini and Fernando Gwozdz) Overall 3rd - ITALY (Lorenzo Franceschini and Riccardo Camin) To view incredible photos of the full week of races, check out photos by Fried Elliott, official race photographer at www.FriedBits.com The Bahamas is set to host the 2010 Star Western Hemisphere Championship in Nassau from April 10th to 17th. The 2011 49er Worlds will take place in Australia in December 2011 The 2011 29er Worlds will take place in Argentina in January 2011
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