Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - We the People (WTP) organizers were extremely impressed with the showing at their launch of WTP on February 26th at the Regency Theatre in Grand Bahama as a significant number of persons attended from all walks of life from Freeport community. 75 percent of those in attendance registered on the spot and others registered afterward on line. The Bahamas Weekly News Team was on hand to cover this historic event and we present herewith the entire presentations by both Mr. Ed Fields and Mr. Philip Simon for your viewing (1hr 55 minutes) . Welcoming the audience and introducing the organization was Philip Simon, WTP Executive Director. A prayer was offered by Bishop Arnold Pinder. Introducing WTP's Chairman and Atlantis senior vice president and popular radio personality , Ed Fields was Grand Bahama attorney, Veronica Grant. "The enthusiasm expressed by those that attended the Grand Bahama launched further inspires We The People to continue promoting this very important idea. We are greatly encouraged about the possibilities resultant from more and more Bahamians engaging in the process of collectively participating in the development of our Bahamas. In this regard WTP's second city launch was tremendously successful," said We The People Chairman, Ed Fields. Under the leadership of Ed Fields and a diverse group of Bahamians (called the First Thirty including Philip Simon, Leslie Sealy, John Pinder, Nancy Kelly, Neil C. Ellis, Jackson Burnside, Franklyn R. Wilson, Orjan Lindroth, and Antonio 'Toons' Butler Jr. among others), We The People Bahamas was launched in Nassau on November 16, 2010 with the singular goal of influencing positive change towards a better Bahamas. The Association for all intents and purposes is defined as an action-oriented, research and advocacy-based, non-political (without reservation or exception), not for profit and membership driven organization designed to inspire participation from the collective in bringing about a better Bahamas as defined by its people. It is a registered non-profit organization whose membership is open to students, academia, business professionals, retired public officials, other institutions and associations, the general public, and anyone who loves The Bahamas. Thanks were extended to Sue MCrea and the Regency Theatre technical staff, Christine Fields and the volunteers that registered new members, Crystal Lightbourn, Felix Bowe Jr., Danielle Chestnut, Kim Simmons, Ageria Knowles, and DeVaughn Gow; The Bahamas Weekly; the caterers for the evening, Billy Jane Ferguson and Melony Basdan; Bristol Wines and Spirits; Sands Beer; Mrs.Veronica Grant; and President of the Grand Bahama Christian Council, Bishop Arnold Pinder. For more info Click HERE or visit www.wethepeople.org
Up With People concert preview at the International Bazaar
Freeport, Bahamas - Don't miss YOUR chance to see Up With People this Thursday, February 24th at the Sir Jack Hayward High School gymnasium at 7:30pm!
Up with Peoples all-new production is entitled A Song for the World which features the energy and talent of a cast and staff of 100 representing 21 countries. Aside from this stop in Grand Bahama, their 2011 spring tour will include 20 cities in the U.S., Mexico, and Europe. Up With People has performed in 4 Super Bowl halftime shows, the 2007 Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade, as well as being the opening act for the 2008 and 2011 Rose Parades in Pasadena, CA.
The Bahamas Weekly News Team went on location on Sunday, February 20th at the International Bazaar for the inaugural International Cultural Festival sparked by Up With People's visit. In this video you will get a chance to meet some of the 100 cast members representing 21 countries and see a sneak peek of their spectacular show.
Long before American Idol began discovering and refining new talent or High School Musical tapped into the exuberance of young ensemble casts, Up with People pioneered these attributes while touring the world with their optimistic message of global cooperation and goodwill.
Let's show Up With People we care and show our support to them after they have worked hard in our community to not only perform but provide 3 days of community work.
Proceeds of the show will support two young Bahamians from the Grand Bahama Youth Choir to travel with Up With People this year!
Up With People will put on a colourful cultural extravaganza of song and dance at a show open to the entire community of Grand Bahama. All families that hosted the traveling group were given two complimentary tickets.
Tickets for the big show are on sale at Seventeen Shop (downtown), Island Java and the Pelican Bay Hotel. Proceeds from the show will benefit two young Bahamians from the Grand Bahama Youth Choir who will have the opportunity to travel with the group.
This trip is the first time Up With People have performed in The Bahamas and it is hoped it will not be their last. The group departs on Friday, February 25th. Do not miss this opportunity to see their show!
Up with Peoples visit to Grand Bahama is sponsored by the Pelican Bay Hotel and Discovery Cruise Lines with support from their beneficiary, the Grand Bahama Youth Choir and with support by The Bahamas Weekly.
Up with People is an independent nonprofit, [501(c)(3)] organization without any religious or political affiliations. It provides young adults an international and intercultural experience that teaches service leadership and uses the performing arts to deliver messages of hope and goodwill throughout the world. Up with People exists today to spark people to action in meeting the needs of their communities, countries and the world while building bridges of understanding as a foundation for world peace. For more information visit www.upwithpeople.org .
Up with Peoples all-new production is entitled A Song for the World which features the energy and talent of a cast and staff of 100 representing 21 countries. Aside from this stop in Grand Bahama, their 2011 spring tour will include 20 cities in the U.S., Mexico, and Europe. Up With People has performed in 4 Super Bowl halftime shows, the 2007 Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade, as well as being the opening act for the 2008 and 2011 Rose Parades in Pasadena, CA.
The Bahamas Weekly News Team went on location on Sunday, February 20th at the International Bazaar for the inaugural International Cultural Festival sparked by Up With People's visit. In this video you will get a chance to meet some of the 100 cast members representing 21 countries and see a sneak peek of their spectacular show.
Long before American Idol began discovering and refining new talent or High School Musical tapped into the exuberance of young ensemble casts, Up with People pioneered these attributes while touring the world with their optimistic message of global cooperation and goodwill.
Let's show Up With People we care and show our support to them after they have worked hard in our community to not only perform but provide 3 days of community work.
Proceeds of the show will support two young Bahamians from the Grand Bahama Youth Choir to travel with Up With People this year!
Up With People will put on a colourful cultural extravaganza of song and dance at a show open to the entire community of Grand Bahama. All families that hosted the traveling group were given two complimentary tickets.
Tickets for the big show are on sale at Seventeen Shop (downtown), Island Java and the Pelican Bay Hotel. Proceeds from the show will benefit two young Bahamians from the Grand Bahama Youth Choir who will have the opportunity to travel with the group.
This trip is the first time Up With People have performed in The Bahamas and it is hoped it will not be their last. The group departs on Friday, February 25th. Do not miss this opportunity to see their show!
Up with Peoples visit to Grand Bahama is sponsored by the Pelican Bay Hotel and Discovery Cruise Lines with support from their beneficiary, the Grand Bahama Youth Choir and with support by The Bahamas Weekly.
Up with People is an independent nonprofit, [501(c)(3)] organization without any religious or political affiliations. It provides young adults an international and intercultural experience that teaches service leadership and uses the performing arts to deliver messages of hope and goodwill throughout the world. Up with People exists today to spark people to action in meeting the needs of their communities, countries and the world while building bridges of understanding as a foundation for world peace. For more information visit www.upwithpeople.org .
Interview with Bahamas' boxing superstar, Sherman 'Tank' Williams
Freeport, The Bahamas - The Bahamas Weekly News Team brings you an enlightening and informative video interview with Bahamian boxing superstar Sherman 'Tank' Williams during his recent stay in Grand Bahama at Pelican Bay Hotel. Fresh off receiving word from the World Boxing Federation that they are making a decision to declare him the interim champion with a defense due in six months, Williams told the Nassau Guardian, God is good. I received a call from the WBF and they told me it was decided that I would be made interim champion. Im waiting on the written communication from them, said Williams after gave Holyfield quite a fight over three rounds on January 22 in a West Virginia ring which ended in a No Contest decision. In this intimate interview you will hear Tank describe in detail the night of the fight, and how The Bahamas is likely to be the next location of a repeat match with Holyfield. Proud of his heritage and upbringing, Tank takes you back to his early years on Grand Bahama Island, from his troubled school days, to mentioning key persons in his life that influenced him and guided his path to becoming known throughout the boxing industry as one of the world's current best. Tank's story is most definitely one of national pride, perseverance, all sprinkled with his deep faith in God and his own abilities. The Bahamas Weekly wishes to thank Greg Swan and the Pelican Bay Hotel and management for their assistance with this interview. Find Tank Williams on FACEBOOK Mackey Media interviewed Tank back in 2005. That interview is here below: (VIDEO) 2005 Interview with Bahamian Boxer Sherman 'The Tank' Williams
The City of Freeport District Council - Pursuing its mandate
Since the 1996 inception of local Government, The City of Freeport District Council has pursued its mandate of "Bringing Governance Closer to the People" by being Sensitive and Responsive to The Needs of our Community through the development of Community Centers, the enhancement of Transportation services, the creation of more than 15 recreational spaces, The Annual Summer Camp Program and partnerships with community leaders. The Council's commitment to the youth of Grand Bahama was honored by the renaming of the annual Jr. Junkanoo parade as The City of Freeport Council Jr. Junkanoo Parade. The City of Freeport District Council - "Sensitive and Responsive to the needs of Our Community''
Red carpet interviews at BIFF Awards Night 2010
Paradise Island, Bahamas - The Bahamas Weekly News Team takes you to the red carpet at the 7th annual Bahamas International Film Festival with interviews with the Bahamas Film Commissioner, Craig Woods. Then hear from the co-director and star of The Athlete, the double winner of BIFF's Audience Award and was the 'Spirit of Freedom' winner. His film expects to make the short list for the Academy Awards; Next you will hear from director Adam Reid of Hello Lonesome, winner of the New Visions Award (feature film category). Our next interview is with Bahamian film director, Gustavius Smith who won the Film Makers Residency award two years ago at BIFF, and who this year won the Best Short Film Award for his short, Contact Zone. In this video you will also hear from the Filmmakers Residency Program winner, Sara Van Acker who won with her screenplay "Blood Lust." She won out of 6 finalists and were mentored by professionals during the festival. Her film was based on the female pirate Anne Bonny. You will hear from short film director (Bahamian) Travon Patton alongside his cast from Redial Sunshine, a locally shot film based on a love story. Final words are given from Leslie Vanderpool. Founder and Executive Director of BIFF who reiterates the strength of the support to pull off a film festival under such financially hard times. In closing we introduce you to Sammy T and His Tight Trousers and take you to the Green Parrot for the closing night party where the band performed. See also: Paradise Island, Bahamas - The Bahamas Weekly News Team takes you to the red carpet at the 7th annual Bahamas International Film Festival with interviews with the Bahamas Film Commissioner, Craig Woods. Then hear from the co-director and star of The Athlete, the double winner of BIFF's Audience Award and was the 'Spirit of Freedom' winner. His film expects to make the short list for the Academy Awards; Next you will hear from director Adam Reid of Hello Lonesome, winner of the New Visions Award (feature film category). Our next interview is with Bahamian film director, Gustavius Smith who won the Film Makers Residency award two years ago at BIFF, and who this year won the Best Short Film Award for his short, Contact Zone. In this video you will also hear from the Filmmakers Residency Program winner, Sara Van Acker who won with her screenplay "Blood Lust." She won out of 6 finalists and were mentored by professionals during the festival. Her film was based on the female pirate Anne Bonny. You will hear from short film director (Bahamian) Travon Patton alongside his cast from Redial Sunshine, a locally shot film based on a love story. Final words are given from Leslie Vanderpool. Founder and Executive Director of BIFF who reiterates the strength of the support to pull off a film festival under such financially hard times. In closing we introduce you to Sammy T and His Tight Trousers and take you to the Green Parrot for the closing night party where the band performed.
On the red carpet at the world premiere of Wind Jammers
Paradise Island, Bahamas - The Bahamas Weekly News Team takes you to the red carpet of the world premiere of Wind Jammers, a Bahamian film shot almost entirely on location in Nassau. On December 1st the cast, crew, directors and writers came together with family, friends, local and international supporters to screen the family feature film at the Atlantis Theatre. In this video you will hear from the films co-directors, Kareem Mortimer and Ric von Maur. Then you will hear from many of the local actors like lead actress, Justice von Maur and Maria Cataldo who also worked on Bahamian films, Rain and Children of God. Also featured in this video is lead actor Craig Pinder; actress Claudette Allens; actor Anthony "Skeebo" Roberts; one of the film's three writers, Michael Ray Brown of California; Bahamian tennis star, Mark Knowles; actress Onike Archer; Ernst Ruhmer, Austrian Consular and who used to be the Nassau Yacht Club's manager back in the 60s; Sir Durwood Knowles, Olympian living legend from The Bahamas who was also an adviser on the film; and the night closes out with the sounds and colours of the Roots Junkanoo group. Film Synopsis: A young mixed race girl, Justice, moves to the Bahamas with her adoptive parents and experiences a new culture. The family joins the local sailing club and discovers racial undercurrents. Although there are no rules against black members and most of the members dont mind, one influential member makes it difficult for the new family. Justice joins the sailing program and meets new friends. She loves sailing and decides to compete in the National Regatta. A 1964 Olympic Champion in sailing is impressed by Justice and recognizes that she can help change the attitudes of his beloved Bahamas and coaches her to be a first class sailor. Tension mounts as the influential member, worried that Justice will embarrass him, tries to get the family thrown off the island. Meanwhile, Justice meets a Bahamian boy and the two teach each other about their different cultures. In the end, Justice inspires everyone to rise above their petty differences and unites them as one people. One Bahamas! CAST: George (Justices father) ..Brad Thomason Justice....................... .......Justice von Maur Sea Dog........................... Ashton Crosby Whitehead..................... ...Craig Pinder Christopher................... ....Nicholas DiMichelle Lakeesha...................... ....Moya Thompson Otis................. .....Anthony "Skeebo" Roberts The screenplay was written by Ric von Maur, Elliot Lowenstien and Michael Ray Brown. The film was produced by Nick Huston, Paul Jarrett and Kareem Mortimer.
Beneath the Blue Bahamas screening in Grand Bahama
Freeport, Bahamas - On November 8th, the Grand Bahama Ministry of Tourism in partnership with the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival ) held the Bahamas premiere of Beneath the Blue, a film shot entirely on location at Smith Point, Grand Bahama Island. The Bahamas Weekly News Team was on hand to capture interviews with Donna Mackey, Sr Manager, Bahamas Film Commission; Gregory Von Hausch, President & CEO of FLIFF; Bonnie Leigh Adams, Sr Program Director of FLIFF; Betty Bethel, General Manager of Business Development, Ministry of Tourism in Grand Bahama; Leah Eneas, Bahamian actor in the film; and Paul Mocker, Associate Producer and Underwater Cinematographer for the family movie. Listen as Donna Mackey tells how the collaboration between the Grand Bahama Ministry of Tourism and the Fort Lauderdale international Film Festival came together. Then president of FLIFF, Gregory Von Hausch talks about his film festival, FLIFF, and how it is the longest film festival in the world according to the Guinness World Records. His wife and Sr Program Director of FLIFF, Bonnie Adams shares how inspired they were upon seeing the film and the efforts they took to make contact with The Bahamas to share in promotion of the visually beautiful film. You will also hear from actor, Leah Eneas of Nassau, Bahamas who played the lab technician and marine biologist in the film. She is now working on her next role in "Bahamian Sun", an American film being shot in The Bahamas. Listen as Paul Mockler, Associate producer and underwater cinematographer tells you about the challenges of filming with dolphins (and humans), and how the film has a message, and it not only a family film, but a love story. Mockler says that Sellers, the film's director was inspired to do this film sequel when he heard of the massive kill of dolphins and beached whales in 2000 when the US Navy was performing ultrasound experiments. He goes on to tell of how local Grand Bahamian veterinarian, Alan Bater did the necropsy of the dolphins and testified on the case. Mockler the shares exciting news that the film may move on to a third movie sequel, and there is even talk of a TV series.
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