Taylour Paige - BTC Starmaker Season 5

On Thursday, June 26th 2014, Star of The VH1 TV Show Hit The Floor, Taylour Paige addressed the finalist of BTC Starmaker Season 5. 

She told them how just two years ago, she was a broke college student working two jobs trying to pay her college tuition, then one day she got a call from Hollywood that changed her life. 

She encouraged them to dream big and to never stop chasing their dreams, for within each of them, there is untapped potential. 

I also had the opportunity to meet Taylor and her Musician Fiancé, Mark. 

Fun in The Sun - A Bahamas Summer 2014

Most recently, I took to a local eatery and beach for a fun filled Photoshoot w/ two beautiful models - Steph & Chingy.

The purpose of the shoot was to highlight a typical 'fun in the sun' day in The Bahamas where one minute , you can enjoy some fine dining and the other, you can splash around in our crystal clear waters. 

The shoot was a success. Photography was done by Aaron Davis of Aaron Davis Photography.

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Myron Rolle Wellness & Leadership Academy

On Wednesday, June 11th 2014 - Former NFL Quarterback & Rhodes Scholar, Myron Rolle officially launched his Wellness & Leadership Academy in Nassau, Bahamas with a reception organized by Gandhi Pinder and Associates  at Club Land'or, Paradise Island.

A number of dignitaries were in attendance, including Bahamian Prime Minister Perry Christie and Bahamian Minister of Sports, Dr. Daniel Johnson.

I also had the opportunity to meet Myron and expressed my interest in contributing to his Academy, which is being hosted in July. It was an honor to meet and talk with him. 

SAC BIG RED MACHINES WIN BAISS

Today, for the 26th straight year, The St. Augustine's College Big Red Machines have won The BAISS Annual Track Meet. While we cannot confirm the official scores, we can say that SAC won by more than 120 points. We congratulate the entire staff, teaches, coaches and athletes at SAC that assisted in this win. Congrats SAC !

People of The Bahamas - Estella

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If you're a regular commuter on The Village Road/Bernard Road intersection , you would see this lady on the yard adjacent to KFC selling fruits. Well today , I stopped to buy an orange and to chat with this lady. 

She goes by the name of Estella and she's been selling fruits there for over 60years, she said she started when she was only 18years old. A long time isn't it? A mother of four, she says that she enjoys doing what she does. She also had some advice for young Bahamians. She said to don't follow the crowd and don't keep company, because it only leads to trouble. Hence she enjoys staying to herself. My first feature for my People of The Bahamas Blog. 

Sidney Poitier leaves Hollywood Actor Starstruck

Most persons would think that her break out success as an Actor in 12 Years A Slave would be a dream come true for Kenyan Actress, Lupita Nyong'o , but according to the Actor, he dream came true when she met Hollywood Actor , Sidney Poitier, a Bahamian Sun of The Soil. 

At a recent Essence Magazine Red Carpet Event, the young actor met the veteran actor. She described Sir Sidney Poitier as her ' hope, inspiration and her Gold Standard. ' We wish her all the best in her Acting Career. 

Fantasia LOVES The Bahamas

Fantasia headlined The Celebration of Love's Concert on February 22nd 2014 held at The Seaside Pavallion , Arawak Cay.  For The Grammy Award Winner, this was her second performance in The Bahamas in her entire Music Career. 

Before leaving The Bahamas, The Broadway Star met 18year old Rashad Bowe, an autistic young man living on The Island of Nassau. Describing himself as the biggest Fantasia Fan, Bowe sang for Fantasia, her hit 'I Believe' , which brought her to tears. 

She described her experience in The Bahamas as one that was 'spritually moving' for her, she loved how The Bahamian People embraced her, her music and her story. She said that she wished she could of stayed longer and that she will be back in the near future. Fantasia brought her entire immediate family for the one night concert. 

Black History - Bahamas Nightlife

During the 1940's and 1950's ,as the Tourism Product in The Bahamas developed, The Bahamas was a playground for the Rich and Famous. Dukes, Duchesses, Actors all flocked to our shores to get a taste of what The Bahamas had to offer. 

The DownTown Area on any given Friday, was packed with celebrities, names such as Rose and Jackie Kennedy, Harry Belefonte could be seen shopping in one of the many shops DownTown. 

The Bahamian Nightlife at that time was also one filled with excitement , Clubs such as The Silver Slipper, Cat and Fiddle, Xansa Bar were packed with both Locals and Tourist all wanting to have a good time. Unlike now, where most tourist only stay in the DownTown Area, tourist ventured to these NightClubs in the 'over the hill' area, and they partied straight into the wee hours of the morning. 

In this photo, Actors Sidney Potier and Actor/Singer Harry Belefonte are seen at The Cat and Fiddle , an over the hill NightClub. It is believed that this is where they strategized on how to assist Martin Luther King in The Civil Rights Movement. 

Country Music SuperStar filmed Music Video in Exuma, Bahamas

Country Music SuperStar, Brett Eldredge released his Music Video for 'Beat of The Music', and y'all are gonna like this. It was filmed completely in Staniel Cay , Exuma. It features Exuma Natives and The Famous Swimming Pigs of Exuma. Check it out. 

 

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Usain Bolt in The Bahamas

Jamaican Olympic Athlete, dubbed the fastest man in the world, Mr. Usain Bolt, spent his weekend in The Bahamas.

Bolt was spotted Sunday Night at a Popular Bahamian Spot, Mario's Bowling and Entertainment Palace. 

Majority Rule 2014

Many Bahamians know Majority Rule as the day when the Black Majority in The Bahamas achieved power via The Progressive Liberal Party under The Leadership of Lynden Oscar Pindling. But there is a deeper story to this Majority Rule. 

On January 10th 1967, after the General Elections, both The United Bahamian Party (UBP) and The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) won 18 seats respectively in The House of Assembly. Sir Randol Fawkes and Alvin Braynen also won their seats independent of the two major parties. 

Days of negotiations ensued between Fawkes, Braynen and the two major party's as they tried to win them over to secure a majority win for their respective party's, but after all was said and done, on January 14th 1967,  both Fawles and Braynen agreed to join the PLP , thus giving the party 20 seats  in The House of Assembly and subsequently, they formed the Government, the first Black Majority Government. 

The day we know refer to as Majority Rule Day. 

TOP TWO INFLUENTIAL BAHAMIAN TEENAGERS OF 2013

The year 2013 was a very difficult one for The Bahamas especially for The Bahamian Youth. We saw young person get their lives taken away from them in the blink of an eye, but despite all that, we had two young person who managed to persevere despite the circumstances facing them. Behold Mr. Xavier Knowles and Miss Taja Moxey. After careful deliberation, we have chosen to honor them has the Top Two Influential Teenagers of 2013. Xavier Knowles, a senior a The Government High School and Taja Moxey, a senior at CI Gibson have both demonstrated that they are Patriotic Bahamian Citizens of good character and good morals. Along with his numerous social accomplishments, Xavier serves as Head Boy at GHS. Taja, also a Student Leader in her school, is the current BTC Senior Starmaker, having won that title in early 2013. She uses her position to positively impact the lives of young persons, especially young girls around her. Both of these young persons believe in God, they don't drink or smoke. I repeat , they believe in God, they don't drink and they don't smoke. They have a promising future for them. We expect to see even bigger and better things from them in 2014. Let's salute Xavier and Taja. 

Fort Charlotte MP Andre Rollins' Wedding

Wedding Bells have rung for Member of Parliament, The Hon. Doctor Andre Rollins who married who long time girlfriend, Miss Lakeisha Swaby during an elegant ceremony at Christ Church Cathedral over the weekend. 'It was a beautiful ceremony', a wedding attendee said. We wish this all the best. 

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- RIP Junkanoo Leader 'Gus Cooper'

This morning , we send our heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Winston Gus Cooper, who passed away early this morning. Mr. Copper lost his battld with brain cancer. Mr. Cooper was the Leader of The Valley Boys Junkanoo Group and his death comes on the hields of the group successfully winning the Boxing Day and New Years Day Junkanoo Parades.

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We say RIP to a great cultural icon. 

- Promo for BTC 2014 Junkanoo Parade

My first official event for 2014 was The 2014 BTC  New Years Day Junkanoo Parade in which I worked as a Promotional Model distributing BTC Paraphanelia to spectators at Junkanoo. It was a great experience. 

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Taylor Street Murder

POLICE SEEK PUBLIC’S HELP IN LATEST HOMICIDE

Nassau, Bahamas - Police are requesting the public’s help in solving a shooting incident that has left a man dead on Thursday 2nd January 2014.

According to reports, shortly before 8:00pm, the deceased was standing in front of his residence located at Taylor Street off East Street, when the occupants of a champagne coloured vehicle pulled up and fired several shots at him before speeding off. The deceased received multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigations are ongoing.

Police are appealing to anyone with information regarding this shooting, no matter how small or insignificant (the tip) may seem, to anonymously call Police at 919 or CRIME STOPPERS at 328-TIPS (8477) (New Providence) or 1-242-300-8476 (Family Islands)

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Junkanoo 2014

The Valley Boys have won The 2014 BTC Junkanoo Parade held in Nassau, Bahamas. We salute the Valley Boys for a job well done. 

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2014

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