Freeport, Grand Bahama - ; The Bahamas Weekly is pleased to present herewith interviews with Rev. Patrick Paul, President, Bahamas Christian Council and Pastor Eddie Victor Vice President, Grand Bahama Christian Council who provide an overview of what the National Empowerment Summit
Pelican Canal House 2010 launch
Freeport, Bahamas - Grand Bahama Island has a new conference facility as the Pelican Bay Hotel officially opened their new conference facility called the Canal House on September 17th with an entertaining non-traditional ceremony and night of celebration in the new 5-level facility. Watch a Video Overview where you will hear from general manager of Pelican Bay Hotel, Magnus Alnebeck, and hear remarks from the Bahamas prime minister, the Rt Hon Hubert A. Ingraham who dons safety glasses and cracks a ceremonial conch shell to officially open the new center. You will also hear the The Grand Bahama Youth Choir led by Kevin Tomlinson and hear and see a Junkanoo.
Fire at Princess Towers, Grand Bahama Island
Freeport, Bahamas - Princess Towers which was at one time one of the largest resort complexes in Grand Bahama, was the scene of a fire on Thursday, September 23, 2010.
Shortly after 1pm the fire department was alerted to the unfortunate incident and they quickly attempted to reach the cause of the billowing black smoke on the 7th floor of the derelict building. There were no flames seen from outside of the ten story structure.
The Princess Towers was part of the Royal Oasis development under Harcourt Developments of Dublin which lasted only a few years and due to the recession the project was put on hold leaving scores of Bahamians out of work.
Recent rumours said that the 427.5 acre property, which includes two golf courses, speculated that this resort was under consideration to be bought by major investors, namely Sol Kerzner, owner of Atlantis or even the Hutchinson Whampoa group.
It is presently unknown as to how this fire got started.
Shortly after 1pm the fire department was alerted to the unfortunate incident and they quickly attempted to reach the cause of the billowing black smoke on the 7th floor of the derelict building. There were no flames seen from outside of the ten story structure.
The Princess Towers was part of the Royal Oasis development under Harcourt Developments of Dublin which lasted only a few years and due to the recession the project was put on hold leaving scores of Bahamians out of work.
Recent rumours said that the 427.5 acre property, which includes two golf courses, speculated that this resort was under consideration to be bought by major investors, namely Sol Kerzner, owner of Atlantis or even the Hutchinson Whampoa group.
It is presently unknown as to how this fire got started.
Grand Bahama Goes Green as Young Resident Builds a Water Powered Car
Freeport, Bahamas - (August 16, 2010) Yes you read it right, possibly Grand Bahamas very first H20 Hybrid demonstration vehicle. ; You cant miss it on the road, as it is clearly marked Water Powered Car and it means what it says. This vehicle uses the properties in drinking water to greatly increase fuel economy while dramatically reducing harmful exhaust emissions and it was built on the Island in less than 2 months using local suppliers and materials. Preliminary tests have shown an outstanding 30 % increase in fuel economy.
"Amigo the Potcake" now a Cartoon Character with His Own Website AND a Music Video!
Late potcake star AMIGO is now a cartoon character with his very own website www.amigothepotcake.com. Geared primarily to children of all ages the site is an extension of Amigos mission in life, that of making the world a better place for potcakes and all animals and is intended as a series dealing with tragic issues facing animals today. The website also features a song about him that was recorded by Ronnie Butler and Sweet Emily Austin. The song was produced by our very own Dave Mackey which is now featured on all of the internet sites.ITunes, CDBaby, Napster and Amazon as well as a music video produced by the team that produced Who Let the Dogs Out, filmed primarily in The Bahamas including scenes in High Rock and Port Lucaya. Frances Singer-Hayward, Amigos human stated that she couldnt be more thrilled at this latest phase of keeping AMIGOS legacy alive. Since his tragic death several years ago after a brave battle with cancer it couldnt be more appropriate that he be made into a cartoon character which was always my goal for him to make him The Donald Duck of Potcakes as it were only as a mutt with a mission, that of raising awareness to the tragic plight of so many potcakes and all animals. The website, however, doesnt stop there. through AMIGO, and his experiences, it teaches children the importance of caring. Helping those less fortunate and in need, and giving back It is my hope that through this site Amigos legacy will be perpetuated in a way that will keep him forever alive, even after Im gone from this earth. Ms. Singer-Hayward went on to say that that it never ceases to amaze and touch her heart as to the true impact AMIGO made while he was alive. She told of how there is not a single place I can go to in The Bahamas - walking through airports, clearing customs, walking on the street in Nassau, going into stores, where people dont come up to me and speak of himtelling of how much he is missed and how much he meant to everyoneI was even standing watching Junkanoo in Nassau one Christmas and a group of people said arent you the lady with that dog Amigo? and though it breaks my heart, it strengthens my resolve to keep his mission alive I can only hope his mission will be kept alive as a cartoon character and that this website, which is wonderfully entertaining, will help to do that There is also an illustrated childrens book about AMIGO and his story soon to be published with illustrations by the creators of Frosty the Snowman, The Last Unicorn, and many other cartoon classics. AMIGO started life as a tragic stray pup that Ms. Singer-Hayward found outside of Grand Bahama Airport. He then became the poster dog for the HSGB Spay/Neuter Campaign which Ms. S-H had only recently founded (and funded) starring in wonderful, eye catching posters (which have since won awards for HSGB) as well as all other issues dealing with treatment of animals with the slogan Lets Make Grand Bahama and Animal Suffering-free Zone. His face was soon everywhere, on t-shirts, hats, golf shirts, as well as in tourist magazines. He was chosen Story of the Year by the Nassau Tribune, and received constant publicity with his school visits and awareness raising activities. He was always accompanied by his friend and trainer, Canadian animal behaviorist William (Bill) Grimmer, who is responsible for socializing him, bringing out his personality and making him into the little superstar that he became Taking his message abroad, AMIGO lived an amazing, madcap, purposeful life, hobnobbing with celebrities, starring in the HSUS BEKIND campaign, appearing on Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, featured in magazine and newspaper articles in the States, flying across America in his very own first class seat as a celebrity pet, receiving the ARF (Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons) Ambassador of Goodwill award presented by TV and film star Alec Baldwin, starring in Public Service Announcements shown on TV stations across the country along with hip hop impresario Russell Simmons and HSUS CEO Wayne Pacelle, commandeering his own rescue mission (The Amigo Express) to Tylertown Mississippi to bring back animals displaced after Hurricane Katrina, after which he starred in two Mardi Gras Parades as King of Barkus and the next year Grand Marshall, receiving the Hollywood Life Breakthrough Award presented by film star Alicia Silverstone and mcd by Eddie Murphy, walking the catwalk in fashion shows to benefit homeless animals, only to succumb in September 2007 after his brave battle with cancer which had required amputation of his right hind leg, as well as grueling chemotherapy but left him typically undaunted until the very end.. A commemorative stamp based on a painting by world renowned Bahamian artist Alton Lowe was issued this past year as part of the Potcake Series of which AMIGO was the inspiration. AMIGO also was the cover dog of the magazine Abaco Life last April. Ms. Singer-Hayward has established AMIGOS FUND (www.amigosfund.org) as well as The Friends of Amigo Foundation in order to keep the legacy and mission of this gallant little potcake alive. It is hoped that he will now live forever as a cartoon character, as shown in his new website. Ms. Singer-Hayward made a plea that people will support the Humane Societies throughout the Bahamas and of course The Humane Society of Grand Bahama with which he was so connected. She stated that the purpose for all of this is to raise awareness on the treatment of animals and encourage everyone to support their local animal shelters
Agonistes - 'Colors of Paradise' by Chantal Bethel
Agonistes, the video, is part of Colors of Paradise, a video collage of hope honoring the full spectrum of nature and life, and represents the storm of life. It was created in collaboration with digital media artist, Dave Mackey and author Marion Bethel; the video was produced by Mackey Media ltd over a 4 year period. During the original screening of this production, numerous persons had tears streaming down their faces. Be sure to view it and be moved. Agonistes, the interactive installation portrayed the emotional aftermath of surviving the physical destruction of the island of Grand Bahama by hurricanes in 2004-2005. The evocative use of shingles, weathered wood, and suspended ghostly figures serve as a reminder of how displaced people were after the storms,as well as the symbols of faith in which strength in unity is found. Agonistes music was composed and produced by by Dave Mackey
Making the Bahamas International Film Festival 2010 a reality
Nassau, Bahamas - The Bahamas International Film Festival, now in its 7th year will next take place from December 1st to 5th. Over the years you have heard, seen, experienced and been transformed by the magic of cinema, you have had the opportunity to network and meet numerous actors, filmmakers and celebrities. BIFF was created to enhance the international film industry culture, especially with our young people in mind. It was created to support the countrys filmmakers and to present to the Bahamas films that offer views of the world, and to introduce our country to filmmakers from around the world, with the aim of having them come back and shoot their films right here. BIFF provides premieres of crowd-pleasers and art house cinema. These are films that are thought provoking and expand our cine-literate culture. The beauty of going to the movies is you to be entertained and whilst learning about other societies and cultures. There is always a sense of mystic created when we celebrate cinema. Every year BIFF has built a setting for Bahamians and visitors and has provided Sun Sand Sea Cinema Culture and Celebrities during its December event. And we can become the Caribbean Cannes Film Festival and we can bring even more guests to our shores. There are over 6000 film festivals in the world, and during our festival we can again place OUR Riviera into the spotlight of the international festival circuit. People block out their calendars each year to visit film festivals around the world. We have the hotels, we have the Sun and the Sea and the film festival is another attraction that brings additional guests to us. In six years we have shown over 500 films, we have presented Career Achievement Tributes to celebrities such as Johnny Depp, Lawrence Fishburne, Daryl Hannah, Nicolas Cage and Roger Corman. We have created educational programs to teach film-making in schools around Nassau and assisted in the development of films such as RAIN and CHILDREN OF GOD. Also, 5 international films that have premiered at BIFF have gone on to win Academy Awards. And by doing this BIFF and the whole Bahamas have received worldwide international exposure and we were once again placed on the world map. BIFF has been a huge success attracting thousands of people each year, both local and international. In addition to the attendees the international press also came to our shores to record this quality event and a publicity of such magnitude would have cost in 2009 alone over 4 million dollars in advertisement with a PR value of about $ 15 million. But in order to do it again we need your support. Make the Bahamas International film festival a reality again, from the 1st to the 5th of December.
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