Tuesday, June 18, 2013
 

Social/Community News


SCHCL officials unveil plans for Annual Summer Reading Camp
"We've found that the students really enjoy the Summer Camp; in fact we are just about booked to capacity with registrants, and they are excited for the program to begin."  Full Story
Ride For Charity donates funds to Lupus Bahamas
Here in Grand Bahama, reported Lupus cases grow with each year. Still, there are only a handful of persons that ever get this information.   Full Story
Agricultural training would help boost curriculum at SPC
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40th Anniversary Committee receives donation from two of GB's leading companies
ashley@nasguard.com  Full Story
Being obedient and embracing opportunities
barbara@nasguard.com  Full Story
Hurricane preparedness
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Dance academy celebrates with Body Language
Director and choreographer Lois Seiler, whose experience ranges from Broadway to Casino Revues, is elated at the performance prepared for this year.   Full Story
Carey:?everyone should have a mentor
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Running a restaurant
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Local actors and actresses rewarded with Twirp Awards
yasmin@nasguard.com  Full Story
Author Marina Gottlieb Sarles reads from new historical novel in New York City
Grand Bahama author Marina Gottlieb Sarles will be participating in a literary event, reading excerpts from her new novel, The Last Daughter of Prussia, in New York City on June 8, 2013.   Full Story
Feathered Ladies Book Club to host Father's Day grill-off
ashley@nasguard.com  Full Story
Forty-plus successfully complete computer program at SJWCC
yasmin@nasguard.com  Full Story
Fathers to be honored at 10th Annual 'I Love My Daddy' Father's Day Concert
ashley@nasguard.com  Full Story
The 'roasting' of local actress Kay Hardy
yasmin@nasguard.com  Full Story
Bahamians elected to Commonwealth Local Govt. Board
yasmin@nasguard.com  Full Story
Hanna-Martin: nothing should be taken for granted
yasmin@nasguard.com  Full Story
Crowther-Gow officially installed as FNM Women's Branch president for GB
barbara@nasguard.com  Full Story
Food and culture
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Miss Commonwealth Bahamas National Pageant returns to GB
The Miss Commonwealth Bahamas national pageant joins The Mrs. Bahamas-World national pageant under the umbrella of Pageants Ambassador International, both having Grand Bahama as their permanent home, which organizers are happy to have for the first time in national pageant history for the island of Grand Bahama.  Full Story
Making Big Academic Strides
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Emerging food trends
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Cristina Zenato makes history!
One sunny afternoon in late December, my phone rang. I answered it, and the conversation went something like this, 'Eddy! Eddy! Eddy! Get your camera, can you meet us in Hawksbill by Mermaid Pond as fast as you can? We are going to make the connection! Come on, are you busy? Come anyway! Hurry!'  Full Story
Meet the new Miss Grand Bahama
ashley@nasguard.com  Full Story
GB?Youth Choir presents Our Bahamian Story 2
"The concert will show case our accomplishments for 2012-2013," said choir director Kevin Tomlinson, adding that the local choir will be hosting some of their international guests from Detroit.  Full Story
GB Children's Home thanks local church for lending helping hand
ashley@nasguard.com  Full Story
Spreadable cold butter?
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Eight Mile Rock elects student heads for year
The students campaigning for Head Boy were McTair Grant, Widney Jean and Chad Rolle. The students campaigning for Head Girl were Vashti Charlton, Genicker Dean, Ansofia Dorival, Alliyah Mather and Wynasha Thompson.   Full Story
Smoking and your feet
Smoking cigarettes has long been known to have detrimental health effects on the body, contributing to problems such as heart disease and lung cancer. Smoking can also have many lesser known but just as deadly health effects on the feet.   Full Story
Guidelines for family eye maintenance
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Town meeting focused on conflict resolution
barbara@nasguard.com  Full Story
UHOF celebrating church and pastoral anniversary with a number of activities
barbara@nasguard.com  Full Story
Tim's A to Z of Ham
Tim Tibbitts  Full Story
Beacon School Teachers get a special treat
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First Bahamian elected as District Governor of Lions Club
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'Catch Ya Sef '
reva@nasguard.com  Full Story
Theatre Group to hold book swap
"I have one child who reads prolifically and one reluctantly, and it costs a fortune to keep buying them new, interesting books yet, if you sell second hand books, you are lucky to get 25¢ back. I know many other parents who face the same problem and the Book Swap really helps everyon`, plus, it is a lot of fun."   Full Story
Dixon was among top ranking finalist
yasmin@nasguard.com  Full Story
REINVENTING?BAHAMIAN?CUISINE
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EMR police continuing to sensitize residents
barbara@nasguard.com  Full Story
Next generation of leaders installed as RBDF Rangers
Fifty-three youngsters took up the challenge to be Royal Bahamas Defence Force Rangers and shared their Discipline, Dedication and Commitment to the purpose, as they were installed during a spectacular ceremony this past weekend at the Cornelius A. Smith Complex, Grand Bahama. Their installation brings to 110 the number of Rangers on Grand Bahama.  Full Story
Natural birthing practices ... harmful or not?
yasmin@nasguard.com  Full Story
Family Eye Health Tips
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Bahamian artist and educator Heino Schmid answers Arts & Culture's 20 Questions this week
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Bahamian poets stand out at Trinidad literary festival
The annual literary festival with a Caribbean focus, brings together writers, readers, performers and publishers for a four-day celebration of books and writing. Every year, the NGC Bocas Lit Fest New Talent Showcase selects exceptionally talented writers who are yet to publish their first book, and give them a platform to share their work and engage with a larger audience.  Full Story
Grand Bahama Artists Association launch 'The Bahamian Art & Culture Tour'
yasmin@nasguard.com  Full Story
Scouts share their stories as the organization celebrates 100 years
"Our Akelah was Ms. Olivia Saunders. We enjoyed our experience there and learned a lot about our duty to God and our country. We were always taught to be mindful and respectful to others, to take pride in our appearance and to always do our best, Fr. Gittens said.  Full Story
Cardinal rules of service
Chef and Restaurant Owner  Full Story
'Trigger Finger' disorder common in premenopausal women
yasmin@nasguard.com  Full Story
The Arts ZONE exhibition unveiling of 'Mosaic Floor community Project'
sharell@nasguard.com  Full Story

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