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Tel: 1-242-323-8888 Nassau Weekly Newsletters Ltd Fred Ramsey Building #1 Shirley Park Ave Nassau, Bahamas. Copyright©2007 Nassau Weekly Newsletters Ltd | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Jan 3 & 4 BBCC Spring 2008 Advisement & Registration Presented by the Bahamas Baptist Community College. Held Jan 3: 9 am - 7 pm; Jan 4: 9 am - 5 pm. Transcripts will be issued during registration. New students orientation held Jan 2 at 6 pm. Held at The Bahamas Baptist Community College, #8 Jean St. T: 364-0695. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 4 & 5 Judiciary Seminar & Ball The 9th Annual Seminar and Gala Ball held in the matter of the official visit of The Honorable Anthony M. Gleeson, A C Chief Justice of Australia. Seminar being held under the theme “The Role of a Judge in a Representation Democracy” and begins 11:30 am at Sandals Resort, West Bay St. Adm: $60. Refreshments will be served. On Jan 5, the Gala Ball begins at 7:30 pm with a cocktail reception. Dinner begins at 9 pm. Adm: $140. Formal dress required. T: Indira Demeritte-Francis or Judy Johnson at 328-5400. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 5 - Saturday Rugby Match The Cracked Conchs will play against the Cuckoos at the Winton Rugby Field. Visit http://www.rugbybahamas.com or E: Ely Miles at ely@rugbybahamas | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 7 - 12 Autism Workshops Presented by St. Barnabas Parish with the The Ministry of Education. A first in the series of workshops for parents and teachers of children with Autism. Facilitated by Dr. Mildred Gore Lancaster of Midwestern State University, Texas, USA. T: 323-4460 or 323-5995. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 9 - Wednesday Bahamas Business Outlook 2008 Hosted by The Counsellors Ltd. Held under the theme 'Improving Competitiveness for Regional Leadership.' The annual conference provides a platform to engage Bahamians in how they - and The Bahamas - can become leaders in business throughout the Caribbean. The keynote presenter is the Hon. Zhivargo Laing. Other presenters include Vernice Walkine, Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace, Dr. Duane Sands, Dionisio D'Aguilar, Simon Townsend, Chares Klonaris, Dr. Desiree Cox and more. Begins 8:30 am at the Sheraton Cable Beach Resort. Adm: $150. Lunch included. T: 322-7505. Register online at: www.tclevents.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Jan 26 Red Cross Ball The annual ball takes place in the Crystal Ballroom at the Wyndham Nassau with dancing, local bands, gifts and prizes. Adm: $225. Cocktails at 7 pm, dinner begins at 8 pm. T: 323-7373. W: http://bahamas.caribbeanredcross.org/ | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 26 - Feb 1 National Tourism Week 2008 Presented by The Ministry of Tourism under the theme 'Tourism: A New Beginning.' The week of events include: Jan 26 - Fun Run & Walk and Souse Out. Begins 6 am at Awarak Cay. Souses on sale. Also includes free glucose & blood pressure testing by Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas. Registration $12 (includes T-Shirt). Visit www.ntwbahamas.com to register. The reading of the Proclamation takes place at 8:45 am on Arawak Cay. Jan 27: NTW Church Service - Service begins 11 am at St. Matthew's Church, Shirley St. Jan 28: Town Hall Meeting - Guest speakers discuss the State of the Product. Begins 7:30 pm at the Tom Grant Park, Tonique Williams-Darling Hwy (Next to A.F. Adderley). Jan 29 & 30: Tourism Careers Fair - Guest speakers include Lean Lattrell and Dionisio D'Aguilar. Held 9 am - 2:30 pm at the Kendal Issacs Gym. Jan 31: National Tourism Conference - One day conference features an in-depth presentation unfolding tourism initiatives such as Potters Cay, Straw Market, Albany and Clifton Heritage, and the ministry's plans for them. Also features a presentation by Peter Yesawich of Y Partnership on Emerging Lifestyles & Travel Trends: Implications for Marketing The Bahamas. Two panels will also be held under the theme 'Tourism Business Marketplace - Meet the CEO's.' Free admission. Lunch included. Held 9 am - 5 pm at the Wyndham, Cable Beach. T: Andrea Coakley at 302-2074 or E: acoakley@bahamas.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 10 - Thursday Miss Universe Application Deadline The 2008 Miss Universe pageant will be held in Vietnam. Applications for the Bahamas' representative - Miss Bahamas Universe 2008-2009 - are now being accepted. Apply online at www.missbahamas.org or call 364-3472. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 10 - Thursday Hosted by The National Art Gallery. Facilitated by Associate Curator for Exhibitions at the Brooklyn Museum, Tumelo Mosaka. Begins 6:30 pm at The National Art Gallery, West Hill St. T: 328-5800. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 11 - Friday Photography Exhibit Opening Night 'Motion & Emotion' Features the stunning work of Roland Rose & Fleur Melvill-Gardner. Pieces feature faces, places, races and rituals. Opening ceremony held 6 - 8:30 pm at The Central Bank Gallery, Frederick St. Exhibition continues through January 31. Open Monday - Friday 9 am - 4 pm. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 13 - 15 Caribbean Marketplace 2008 The premier marketing event of the Caribbean hospitality industry, presented by the Caribbean Hotel Association, The Ministry of Tourism and American Express. Features two days of business meetings that match buyers and suppliers through a computerized program of appointments. Deadline for submitting and arranging appointments was Jan 2. W: www.caribbeanhotels.org | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 29 Culinary Seminar: Tastes, Trends & Profitability Presented by The BHA and COB Culinary & Hospitality Management Institute, CHIPS and three U.S. food export federations. Topics include Cheese Plating & Wine Pairing, Maximizing Profit with U.S. Meat; Wine-tasting on varietals & pairings. Also includes a trade show. Speakers include Chef Regi Hise, international expert in cheese; Elizabeth Wunderlich, US Meat Export Federation; and Josué Merced-Reyes, host of Pleasures in the Caribbean, the 1-hour syndicated radio showcase of food, drink and culture. Held at COB (CHMI), Thompson Blvd, 8 am - 3 pm. T: 322-8381. See dinner event below. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Jan 15 - Tuesday Miami Nassau Race Entry Deadline The nation's top international sailing event. The historic Miami Nassau Race celebrates the race's 75th anniversary this year. The prestigious Miami to Nassau Ocean Cup is a highly sought-after trophy inscribed with names such as Ted Turner; Dennis Conner, Dick Bertram, Ted Hood and Bobby Symonette. Entry fee: $200 for both the Ocean Race and Nassau Buoy Races. $175 for the Ocean Race only and $50 for the Nassau Buoy Races only. Contact John Lawrence at the Nassau Yacht Club: T: 393 5132 or e: john@windermerecm.com Visit: www.miaminassauraceweek.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 16 - 20 Michael Jordan Celebrity Golf Tournament Held at The One&Only Ocean Club Golf Course, Paradise Island. Volunteers are needed for the event. The Celeb-Am tournament begins at 7:30 am on Thurs and the Celebrity event begins 9 am on Sat. Some $500, 000 of funds are raised for some 43 charities including the Butch Kerzner Memorial Fun, Ronald McDonald Houses of North Carolina and the James Jordan Foundation. T: Vicki Bethel 363-2000 ext 64561. Visit: www.mjcigolf.com or E: bethell28@hotmail.com | Jan 29 Special Culinary Dinner At Graycliff For Food Industry One evening, five chefs, six wines. CHIPS, the Wine Institute of California, the BHA and various US export federations, present a Celebration of Bahamian Gastronomy At Graycliff. Celebrate fine dining at its best with a spectacular six-course dinner. This fundraiser is prepared by the Bahamas National Culinary Team with Graycliff host chef Elijah Bowe. Begins 6:30 pm at Graycliff Restaurant. Buy tickets at The BHA. T: 322-8381. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Feb 1 - Friday 12th Annual CACIQUE AWARDS Gala event honors Bahamians and others that have positively impacted the Bahamian tourist product. Categories for awards include, Transportation, Human Resource Development, Nature Tourism, Sports & Leisure, Creative Arts and Handicraft. Other awards given include, The Special Award, The Lifetime Achievement Award and The Ministers Award. Event also includes a fund auction for Cacique Scholarships. Begins 8 pm at the Rain Forest Theatre, Wyndham Resort. T: Andrea Coakley at 302-2074 or Bonnie Rolle at 356-697. W: www.caciqueawards.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 18 - Friday NAGB Photographic Exhibition Opening 'Developing Blackness' Presented by The National Art Gallery. The opening of 'Developing Blackeness: Studio Photographs of “Over the Hill” Nassau in the Independence Era'. Exhibition features photographs taken primarily in the studios of photographers Cleveland Eneas, Antoine Ferrier, Sanford Sawyer and Maxwell Stubbs in Grant's Town and Bain Town in Nassau in the 1950s - 1970s. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 18 - 20 Bahamas Financial Services Industry Retreat Annual event brings together the many stakeholders of The Bahamas Financial Services Industry for networking and to formulate strategies for the growth of the industry. Held at Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour, Marsh Harbour, Abaco. Contact BFSB's Office at. T: 326-7001. E: info@bfsb-bahamas.com or visit www.bfsb-bahamas.com/ | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 19 - Saturday NAGB Art Teacher Workshop Presented by The National Art Gallery and the Central Bank of The Bahamas. Workshop is designed for art teachers and educators in general who are interested in adding a creative element to their teaching. Workshop includes the launch of the Gallery's new text 'Introduction to Bahamian Art History, an exhibition tour, lunch, break out sessions discussing issues of ongoing teacher training and curricula development and hands on workshops taught by a variety of local artists. Begins 10 am at the National Art Gallery, West Hill St. T: 328-5800. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 25 - Feb 9 Stepping Stones Annual Quilt Show 18th Annual Quilt Show with original hand-made quilts that feature Bahamian designs and fabrics. Quilts range from miniature to large heirloom sizes that can be commissioned. Held at Trinity Methodist Church Hall, Frederick St. 10 am - 4 pm every day except Sunday. T: 327-8098 or 359-2349. E: chisnall@coralwave.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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