Northern Bahamas National Bodybuilding Championships 2009 (highlights)

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The Bahamas Weekly is pleased provide video highlights of The Northern Bahamas National Bodybuilding Championships that took place at the Regency Theatre, Freeport, Grand Bahama Island on July 4th 2009.

Hundreds came out and packed the Regency Theatre to standing room only capacity to be amazed by the bodybuilding competitors on display . The enthusiastic audience just couldn't get enough of the show  as they made the contestants truly feel like stars.

Be sure to press the Play button to experience the next best thing to attending the competition.

"The Regency Singers" Freeport, perform Handel's "Messiah"

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Thanks to Betty Bethel, General Manager, Business Development, Ministry of Tourism Grand Bahama, The Bahamas Weekly is pleased to present herewith excerpts of Handels "Messaih" performed by The Regency Singers Under the direction of Lois DeSaulniers.

The concert took place Thursday, December 4th, 2008 at 8pm at Church Of The Ascension on West Beach Drive. Freeport, Bahama. This was an event worth attending, be sure to press the play button to enjoy the performance.

Background information on Handel

Handel wrote Messiah in twenty-four days in August 1741 and put it aside, saving it for the right moment: a concert on March 13, 1742 In Dublin in aid of two hospitals. In Handel's lifetime, he dedicated the performances of Messiah to charity and when he died, he left the Score, a set of parts, and the Proprietary or Copyright property to the Foundling Hospital in England, a charity that benefited orphaned Children. It is known today as The Thomas Coram Foundation for Children and is still Dedicated to homeless children. Messiah, to Quote the 18th Century music historian Charles Burney, fed the hungry, clothed the naked, and Fostered the orphan. It is our privilege to perform his beautiful music annually and to honor Handel by donating the proceeds to a local charity this year, the Salvation Army will benefit. We will present the Christmas section from part one of Messiah consisting of five scene intact, plus the Hallelujah chorus. We sincerely thank you for your support.

The Regency Singers,

Lois Desaulniers, Director

Messiah

Special Guests Artists
Herbreanna Pinder
Daniele Willie
Erica Weir
Teena McDonald
Sheena Moore
Joylane Russell
Georgina Prineppi
Sandy Celestin
Christopher Hart
Victor Bowe
Hewitt Martin
Gary Davis
Daniel Williams
Covena Murphy
Carla Wildgoose
Tirzah Carey
Samantha Williams
Paula Wildgoose
Suzanne Baker
David Dean
William Ratuszynski
Brian Callaghan
Vince Rolle
Jacob Cooper

Accompanists

Harpsichord/Organ:Hazel Springer

Strings: Africa Karamo, Theres Saunders, Eva Ratuszynski, Helene Peloquin

Oboe: Rasheed Robinson

Timpani: Alexander Romanenko

This video you will see excerpts of two of Handel's compositions (including Hallelujah chorus) that were performed at the concert.

This event was proudly sponsered by: Pelican Bay Hotel & Suites at Lucaya and Grand Bahama Tiles.

Actor Ving Rhames on Grand Bahama with FishTV hosts Leo Stakos & Ron James: Interviews

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Grand Bahama Island - The Grand Bahama Ministry of Tourism hosts noted actor, Ving Rhames and the crew of FishTV to authentic Bahamian food and drink at Joe's Bar and Grill on Taino Beach on November 19th.

Through the collaborative efforts of Leo Stakos of FishTV and Ambrose Morris, manager Communications Bahamas Ministry of Tourism office Ontario Canada, FishTV chose to bring the world famous actor to the destination of Grand Bahama Island to record their show.

The Bahamas Weekly News team was on hand at the reception on November 19th to interview not only Mr. Rhames, who fell in love with conch fritters, but also  FishTV hosts, Leo Stakos and Ron James who fell in love with "Gully Wash". 

Also interviewed are Ambrose Morris, Manager Communications Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Ontario Canada, and Betty Bethel, General Manager, Business Development, Ministry of Tourism Grand Bahama who highlight the process of making the FishTV shoot happen on Grand Bahama and the advantages of choosing Grand Bahama as a destination for TV and Movie production.

These lighthearted fun filled interviews are worth the watching, so click the play button and enjoy! :-)

Chopard-Versace Red Carpet Gala at BIFF 2008 (VIDEO)

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Paradise Island, The Bahamas - No question about it, the Chopard and Versace red carpet gala event on Friday, December 5th, at The Cloisters, One and Only Ocean Club was a true taste of Hollywood in The Bahamas!  The Bahamas Weekly News Team was on hand as the who's who of Bahamian society, and avid Festival supporters turned out to mingle with independent film makers from around the globe.

Guests arrived by limousine and courtesy shuttles, and were greeted with flutes of champagne as cameras flashed and rolled. After having their photos taken (everyone is treated like a star at a Chopard/Versace event!) people floated up the red carpet into Cloisters which looks like a Greek temple in the sky.  There was an endless flow of sumptuous nibbles and cocktails as the gracious hosts, the Chee-a-tow family of Chopard and Versace Bahamas, and the Bahamas International Film Festival team headed by Leslie Vanderpool, assured that everyone was well taken care of.

The highlight of the evening was the world-class Versace fashion show set against the backdrop of the bay as models glided effortlessly down the catwalk showcasing the 2009 Versace line adorned with Chopard jewelry. The look was clean, fitted, sophisticated, yet versatile. The flowing gowns were to die for!  Paul Beck (ex-husband of Donatella Versace) of Versace Milan was even in town for the event. The show went off without a hitch.

The grand finale was an explosive fireworks display that illuminated the sky.

Film, food, fashion, fun and fireworks at the 5th Annual Bahamas International Film Festival...

In this video you will hear from The Bahamas Weekly's Robbin Whachell; and also featured is Wayne Chee-a-tow of Chopard/Versace Bahamas; founder of BIFF, Leslie Vanderpool; recording artist, Terneille "TaDa" Burrows; Bahamian filmmaker Kareem Mortimer, and Onike Archer, BIFF marketing.

Another successful year for a film festival that just keeps on getting better and better!

NYC Comedy Club Humorous Highlights and Interviews

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Freeport, The Bahamas - In aid of the newly formed Grand Bahama Performing Arts Society, three dynamic Stand Up comedians traveled to Grand Bahama to perform for free at a special show, NYC Comedy Club, held on February 7th, 2009 at the Joker's Wild.

In this video you will watch hilarious excerpts of the comedy show and hear from each of the three stand-up comedians, Ricardo Aleman, Andy Pits and Kyle Grooms.

You will also hear from Dalia Feldman, founder of the performing arts society, as she shares how the idea came about, and what the society has in store for the future.

She invites Grand Bahamians to join the society also:

The success of the Grand Bahama Performing Arts Society, a fledgling organization benefiting our community, depends entirely upon you.

In addition to contributing directly to this success, Membership entitles you to Advance Notice of Events, special Members Only Events, as well as Discounts (see below).

Please join us! Complete the Form (below), and either drop it (with your cheque or cash):

1. in the Membership Box, as you leave this Event , or
2. at The Mail Drop on the Mall (Attention: Dalia Feldman).

Individual           $25

Family               $45

Sponsoring        $75 (1 Free Ticket per Season)

Patron               $100 (2 Free Tickets per Season)

Corporate          $500+ ( 25% discount for All Employee Tickets)

interview with Iyanla Vanzant, Founder of Inner Visions Institute

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Grand Bahama Island The Bahamas Weekly is pleased to present an exclusive video interview with renown author, TV personality, teacher and positive powerhouse, Dr. Rev. Iyanla Vanzant who was on island over the weekend of March 28th bringing a couple hundred persons with her for the Awakenings Conference at the Our Lucaya resort.

Ms. Vanzant, Founder/Director of  Inner Visions Institute, was in Freeport with her son Damon and their support team from the Institute as well as participants attending from around the world.   Keynote speakers at the 3-day event besides her were susan Taylor, Rev. Shakira Stevens,  and Michael Beckwith.  

In this interview Vanzant explains the mission of the Inner Visions Institute, and how their Awakenings Conference came about on Grand Bahama.

Vanzant openly invites anyone from The Bahamas, or anywhere in the world, to join her next year in March 2010 for their next conference in Grand Bahama.

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The 4th Annual Grand Bahama Health Expo - March 29th

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Freeport, Grand Bahama - The entire community is invited to the 4th Annual Grand Bahama Health Expo at the Shiloh Seventh Day Adventist Church grounds on Sunday, March 29th from 11:30am to 6pm.

The Shiloh SDA Church Health Department is hosting the event and is joining with Ross University School of Medicine this year under the theme, "Your Health and You".  There will be something for the entire family, and it is all FREE!

Keynote speaker at the event will be hospital administrator of the Rand, Mrs. Sharon Williams and guest speakers will be Dr. Tamara Burke-Moree and Dr. Alvira Higgs.

In this video you will hear from Dr. McMillan from Shiloh, SDA; Timothy Yu, Vice President of Ross University Student Government Association; Dan Lowe, Elder of Shiloh SDA: and Aaron James, a student of Ross University Medical School; and Alexis Bell, Health Ministries Director at Shiloh Church.

There will be vegetarian dishes, blood pressure screening, blood glucose screening, dental exams, a Kids Corner, eye and ear testing, cholesterol testing, weight and health assessments.

Alexis Bell, Health Ministries Director at Shiloh Church said, We are so pleased to be working alongside Ross University students for our fourth annual health expo. We hope the community will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to learn more about their own health.

Ross University medical student and vice president of their Student Government Association, Timothy Yu said, "Community service and health education are the core reasons that inspired many of Ross students to pursue a career in medicine.  This partnership with Shiloh Seventh Day Adventist Church is the first of many opportunities for Ross University School of Medicine students to strengthen the Bahamian healthcare community.  At this health fair we are focusing on essential topics including hypertension, diabetes, eye and ear health, and breast cancer awareness.  We are very excited about this event and we encourage families and singles of all ages to come by for this fun and educational expo, as we continue to strive to build and partner with our new community."

The Shiloh church is located on Torcross Road next to the Grand Bahama Academy and close to Maurice Moore Primary School.