Nassau Weekly Newsletter for Thursday April 12th, 2007

Thursday April 12th, 2007

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Apr 11 - 25

BAIC Shell Craft Training Program

Held at the Holy Cross Anglican Church Hall, Soldier Rd. $100 registration fee. T: 322-3740-3 Sharae Collie or Pam Deveaux. There's still time to join.

Apr 12

BHA Allied Trade Show & Expo

The Bahamas Hotel Association holds it's 5th Annual Trade Show & Expo featuring scores of exhibits by Allied Member suppliers for the hotel and restaurant industries. Exhibits include foods & beverages; room, kitchen & bar equipment; technology, services and consulting. Live food preparation demos and one-on-one meetings between Allied suppliers and hotel purchasing executives. Excellent opportunity to network and gain new business customers. Free admission for the business public. BHA. T: 322-8381. From 12 noon - 8 pm at Wyndham Nassau Resort Convention Center.

Apr 12, 19 & 27

Toastmasters Speech Contests

Toastmasters Club 3956 presents “Battle of The Sexes” on Apr 26 with best male speaker from Apr 12 contest and best female from Apr 19th contest vying for grand prize. Newcomers & public invited. Adm: Free. At Ministry of Health Building, Meeting & Augusta Sts, 6:30pm. T: 302-8610 or 552-0061. E: rhonda.chase@citigroup.com

Apr 13

BTI International Travel Expo

Free entry and travel giveaways. Local and international travel vendors present. Ask travel agent booths for entry forms for a chance to win show prizes. Wyndham Nassau Resort. 12 pm - 5 pm. Call Denise Carey at BTI Bahamas 356-4040 or email: dcarey@btibahamas.com. Click below.

Advanced Planner

Apr 18

Battle in The Bahamas

Apr 13

Deadline for CRISP Seminar On New Currency

The Central Bank of The Bahamas presents its Bahamain Dollars Counterfeit Banknote and Introduction to Crisp Series Seminar. Held at The Central Bank Training Room, Market St and Trinity Place. April 18th. 11:30 am - 1 pm and 6 pm - 7:30 pm. Open to the public. Space limited. Application deadline is April 13. Seats are limited. T: 302-2620/2.

Apr 13

Comedy Show

Phat Groove presents 'Laughing Lounge' featuring Eric Riveria as seen on BET's Comicview and Showtime at the Apollo. Held at The Sky Box. Open 9 pm, show 10 pm. Drinks & food specials. Adm: $15.

The Bahamas' top fighters box against US opponents, viewed by 90 million+ viewers on ESPN Live Wednesday Fight Nights, televised for the first time in the Bahamas. Bouts include: Bahamian heavyweight Sherman 'The Tank' Williams (32W, 13KO, 10L, 2D) vs Ronald Bellamy; super middle weight Jermaine 'Choo Choo' Mackey (12W, 9KO, 1L, 0D) vs Julius Fogle; Light flyweight Stephanie Dobbs vs Treasure Saunders and American heavyweights 'Rapid Fire' Chris Byrd (39W, 20KO, 3L, 1D) vs 'Italian Hitman' Paul Marinaccio (22W, 9KO, 2L, 2D) and possibly cruiserweight Rob Calloway. Bahamian 'Tank' Williams currently holds the NBA World Title and WBC Continental belt. 'Choo Choo' Mackey is the WBO's Caribbean Boxing Federation Champion. Held at Clifford Park, Fort Charlotte starting 7pm. Tickets from The Juke Box or First Class Promotions. T:393-4891 or 356-5312.

Apr 14

NAGB “Mounting Exhibitions”

Facilitated by The National Art Galley Curatorial Team, this workshop examines best professional practices for artists. Begins 10 am at The National Art Gallery, West Hill St. The on-going exhibition 'Bahamian Art: Pre-Columbian to the Present' surveys Bahamian art history and supports NAGB's Educational Pack for Teachers. Adm: $5 adults, $3 students, free for kids 12 and under. T: 328-5800/1. www.nagb.org.bs

Apr 14

Bahamas Rugby Cup Finals

Nassau Cup Final between Baillou and Cuckoos. At Winton Rugby Field, 3 pm. A youth game starts at 1:30pm. www.rugbybahamas.com

Until April 14

Soraya Chemaly Art Exhibition

Doongalik Studios Art Gallery at Marina Village on Paradise Island presents works by the internationally published artist Soraya Chemaly in her first Bahamian exhibition under the title "Splendid Spring". Register at the gallery for a chance to win a signed opening edition print. Private reception (invitees only) to meet the artist from 6 - 9 pm. Wine provided by Butler & Sands. T: 363-1313. E: doongalikart@batelnet.bs

Apr 19

Doctors Hospital Health Lecture

Doctors Hospital continues its Distinuished Lecture Series every 3rd Thursday with the topic "Preventing and Treating Cancer." The free lecture is held in the Conference Room from 6 - 7:30pm. RSVP to ensure seating. Free Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, and Glucose screenings to the first 10 persons. A Q & A period follows the lecture. RSVP to ensure available seating. T:302-8630.

www.doctorshosp.com/press/lecture.htm

Apr 10 - 14

National Youth Choir Concert

The Bahamas National Youth Choir's 17th Annual Concert Season held under the distinguished patronage of Governor-General His Excellency Hon. Arthur D. Hanna and Mrs. Hanna, featuring Mrs. Joann Callender. Held in celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade. Adm: $50 Gala on April 10; $15 April 11-14. 8:30 pm nightly. T: 393-3728 or 393-3226.

Until April 15

Circus Maximus At RM Bailey Park

Annual Circus come to R.M. Bailey Park. Famous performing elephants, dogs, acrobats, giant space wheel, world class clowns and human cannonball. Mon - Fri 7 pm and 9 pm. Sat & Sun 5 pm, 7 pm and 9:30 pm. Adm: $15 adults, $10 children. VIP $20 per person. Receive 50% off coupon with purchase from Burger King.

Apr 21

Atlantic Medical 9th Annual Fun Walk

The popular fun run and walk starts at 6 am from the Montagu Beach Foreshore. Registration: $15 adults, $12 children, includes T-shirt and gift pack. Funds are donated to the Cancer

April

National Coastal Awareness Month

The Bahamas celebrates the beauty of its coast and the vital role it plays in our marine life, environment and tourism future. Nationwide events are planned including: Apr 20: National T-Shirt Day. For T-Shirts, call Ms. Lockhart at the MOT at 356-6938, or Ms. Duncombe at the Nature Conservancy at 327-2414. Also in Nassau: Apr 21: South Beach Clean-up and BREEF Teacher Seminar at Clifton Heritage site. Apr 23 - 27: Marine Exhibit at Mall at Marathon. Apr 26 - 27: Science Competition at Mall at Marathon. Apr 28: Harbour Clean-up. Malcolm Park. 8 am - 2 pm. Apr 29: National Church Service. 11 am. Sacred Space, Clifton Park. For other events around the islands and for beach cleanup info call MOT: 302-2000.

Society of The Bahamas and The Bahamas Diabetic Association. Registration forms available at The Guardian and The Tribune. Deliver to Atlantic Medical Insurance, Atlantic House 2nd Terrace & Collins Ave or P.O. Box SS5915. Call Ms. Ingraham, T: 326-8191 or E: funwalk@atlantichouse.com.bs

Apr 24-28

National Family Island Regatta in Exuma

Apr 15

Tourism/Hospitality Scholarship Deadline Extension

The Patrick S.G. Bain, BHEA, BHA and BHC&AWU Hotel Industry Partner Scholarship Fund. $25,000 available to industry professionals and students interested in a Hospitality/Tourism career. Six scholarships. $4,000 each. Tenable at COB. Applications available at Workers House, Tonique Williams-Darling Highway and Hotel Centre House, S.G. Hambros Bldg, West Bay St. T. 322-8381/502-4245. E. www.bhcawu@yahoo.com or www.bhahotels.com

Apr 17

Historical Society Spring Luncheon & Fashion Show

The Bahamas Historical Society's Luncheon and Fashion Show is an important fundraiser and the public are encouraged to support this event. Held at the Nassau Yacht Club. ADM. $40. T: 322-4231 E: Ms Clarice Granger cgranger@templeton.com or BHS info@bahamashistoricalsociety.com

http://www.bahamashistoricalsociety.com/

The most famous and usually the biggest regatta, held in Elizabeth Harbour, George Town, with much festivity. Native sloops compete for the end-of-season Baha Mar Boat of the Year Award, celebrated at a banquet. Baha Mar pledged $35,000 towards this year's cash prizes. All Andros & Berry Island Regatta winning sloops were: Goodnews (Class A), Eudeva (Class B) and Lady Eunice (Class C). The government may announce regatta sailing will officially replace cricket as the country's national sport.

Apr 17

Public Seminar To Start Bahamas Weather Conference

As part of the 11th Annual Bahamas Weather Conference, a panel of experts discusses climate change, hurricanes, mitigating wind and water impact, and topics concerning the Bahamas in a seminar called: “Climate Change - Hurricanes and Adaptation Strategies for The Bahamas” . Moderated by Mr. Earlston McPhee, Director for Sustainable Tourism, MOT. Speakers include: Arthur Rolle, Director, Bahamas Meteorological Services; Carl Smith, Director, NEMA; Craig Delancy, Officer in Charge of The Bahamas Building Control Division, Ministry of Works; Dr. Bob Sheets, former Director, National Hurricane Center; Max Mayfield, immediate past Director, National Hurricane Center. Q&A session follows. Free and open to the public; at the British Colonial Hilton, 6-8 pm. Call Edwin Lightbourn, MOT, 302-2091 or E: elightbourn@bahamas.com

Apr 26

NAGB Independent Film

NAGB's Independent Film 'Everything is Illuminated (2005)'. Directed by Live Schrieber. 106 minutes. PG-13. Parents strongly cautioned.

Adm: $5 adults, $3 students. T. 328-5800/1. www.nagb.org.bs

Apr 26

Historical Society Annual General Meeting

Apr 19 - 21

NAGB Criticism Workshop

A workshop on the professional practices for artists titled 'The Language & Practice of Criticism'. Presenter Alfred DeCredico, Professor at the Rhode Island School of Design, will discuss experimentation, research and the challenging of unexamined assumptions. Artists are encouraged to schedule visits with Professor DeCredico. T. 328-5800/1. www.nagb.org.bs

The Bahamas Historical Society's AGM is scheduled for 6 pm. BHS's mission is to further the appreciation of and research in Bahamian history.

Apr 18

Bahamas Human Resources Development Association Meeting

The Bahamas Human Resources Development Association will hold a key meeting at Luciano's of Chicago, East Bay Street, under the topic "Building Human Relations - breaking barriers in Labour Relations." HR practitioners, entrepreneurs and human resources college students are invited. Meetings will now be held every third Wednesday at Luciano's at 12:30 pm.

T: (242) 324-3546 or E: Mr. Stephen Aranha at: info@bahamashistoricalsociety.com

Apr 28

Spanish Club Hispanic Fair

A mini-fair by local Spanish club AMISTAD on the grounds of COB's Tourism Training Centre. To assist a Bahamian

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