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Paradise Island, The Bahamas - The Bahamas Weekly News Team had the incredible opportunity to attend the final day of pageantry for the Miss Universe 2009 competition held at the Atlantis in New Providence on August 23rd. In this video we will take you the red carpet arrival at the Coral Towers entrance of Atlantis where we get a few words from Ed Fields, Sr. Vice President, Public Affairs, Kerzner Bahamas, and the Bahamas Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs the Hon Brent Symonette. Next we take you into the press room, where an exclusive red carpet was set up for international media where The Bahamas Weekly was able to receive short comments from Donald Trump (owner of the Miss Universe Pageant for 12 years), reality TV star Heidi Montag, recording artist Flo Rida, and others including glimpses of some of the celebrity judges for the pageant. You will also see never before seen footage of the Miss Universe contestants on the beach at Radisson Our Lucaya Resort on Grand Bahama Island in their bikini swimwear as well as excerpts from the Grand Bahama Miss Universe Swimsuit Presentation. After the big show you will hear words from Donald Trump; and a few translated words from the new Miss Universe 2009, Kerzner from Venezuela. The Bahamas made history by hosting this prestigious pageant and The Bahamas Weekly was honoured to be a part of it. To view all our coverage on the Miss Universe Pageant, simply use our Search field on the left column or click HERE. Type in Miss Universe for loads of articles, and video interviews with Miss Universe 2008 Dayana Mendoza, President of the Miss Universe Organization Paula Shugart, Miss Bahamas Universe Kiara Sherman and more... The Bahamas Weekly would like to thank our sponsors who made this trip possible, SkyBahamas, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, and Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort. Special thanks to Bandolera photographers Vaughn Scriven, and Tim Aylen.

The Bahamas Weekly News Team is pleased to take you behind the scenes of Miss Universe 2009 for you to experience the next best thing to being with them on Grand Bahama Island in the Bahamas. n this segment we present interviews with Miss France - Chloe Mortaud, Miss Namibia - Happle Ntelamo, Miss USA - Kristen Dalton, Miss Jamaica - Carolyn Yapp, Miss Spain - Estibaliz Pereira and Miss Argentina - Johanna Lasic. Coming up is our video coverage of the swimsuit competition segment (not a slide show, actual video footage). The interviews in this segment are prefaced by a 20 second introduction by Ms. Vernice Walkine, Director General Ministry of Tourism and Aviation who provides a progress report on the tremendous high marks that the Bahamas is receiving from the administrators of The Miss Universe Organization.

Grand Bahama Island - On Saturday, August 16th the 38th Annual Bernie Butler BASRA Swim and Beach Party took place on Coral Beach. It was one of their most successful years to date.This annual family favourite takes place to raise funds to support the vital services of Grand Bahama BASRA (Bahamas Air Sea Rescue Assocation).View this year's results - attached below, and watch the video showcasing winners on stage, the BASRA Grand Bahama Committee, and hear from BASRA Grand Bahama Vice Chairman, D'von Archer speak about the importance of such an event, and the need for BASRA Grand Bahama to be supported throughout the year. 38 years of swimming competition, BASRA rescue demonstrations, fun, food, family, swimsuits, sun, sea and sand!The Bahamas Air Sea Rescue Association (Grand Bahama) is a dedicated non-profit voluntary organization committed to saving the lives of distressed seamen or airmen in the Bahamas. They are supported only by private donations and therefore require your support through their fundraising projects. Aside from the costs of their daily operations and rescue efforts, they are seeking to purchase modern lifesaving equipment like defibrillators. In addition, they are looking to the future where they can have a permanent waterfront base of operations with their own building, on Grand Bahama. Video - Upcoming 38th Annual Bernie Butler BASRA Swim and Beach Party BASRA volunteers have been providing search and rescue assistance for more than 36 yearsCLICK RESULTS IN PDF BELOW TO OPEN:Click to download the attached file(s):BasraCat2008.xls_1.pdfBasraOvr2008-1.xls_1.pdfBasraTop2008.xls_1.pdf

On August 6th, 2008, V.I.P. Services organized a media tour of the Ginn sur Mer project in West End, Grand Bahama. Be sure to watch this engaging video coverage by The Bahamas Weekly News Team as Mr. Bobby Ginn, CEO Ginn Resorts, reveals that, "There is a lot of uncertainty and a lot of rumours, and what we are going to try to do today is divide the rumours from the fact..." Mr. Ginn goes on to say, "Up until now, it's been clean up and dig up. We've moved dirt... and moved debris for two and a half years now... That's now coming to an end... and we're going to shut up the naysayers when we put the buildings up here and move forward with that as the next phase..." Addressing the rumours involving the company's financing, Mr. Ginn speaks specifically about the issue of a $675 million loan by Credit-Suisse that is in default. With respect to the CS loan default, Ginn goes on to say, "It's a non-recourse loan. It's about private investors who made a private investment in it. It's not a bank loan, it's not FDIC insured," he said. "If something goes wrong, and we're continuing to assume that it's not... all the money to develop all of the facilities is in place. It's there now, it's in an escrow account, you can't get any safer than that."

Grand Bahama Island - The Bahamas Weekly News Team brings you an exclusive video interview with the President of Ross University, Dr. Thomas C. Shepard on July 28, 2008, the day the announcement for the new Ross Bahamas Campus took place in Grand Bahama Island. Here we visit Dr. Shepherd in the boardroom of the Grand Bahama Port Authority and learn about Ross University as well as their plans for the Bahamas Campus. Dr. Shepherd explains why Grand Bahama Island was chosen and the economic benefits to the Grand Bahama community in having a medical school year round. He also explains the medical program and about the requirements needed for students to apply and be eligible.As soon as January 2009 students will be learning on location at the Freeport Interim Campus at Seahorse Shopping Plaza, and in 2010 the Permanent 60,000-80,000 square foot Campus will begin to be operational. It is anticipated that Ross University will have up to one thousand students in the permanent Bahamas Campus within a few years time. Visit Ross University's website here: www.Rossu.edu

The Bahamas Weekly is pleased to present this unedited streaming video of the remarks by Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham at the Port Group Ltd. Announcement of Ross University Bahamas Campus, Freeport. This video provides a birds eye view into the challenges faced along the way, the economic growth potential for Grand Bahama island and the proposed different phases of the Ross University plan. The PM praises the "Port Authority for its tenacity in bringing this venture to fruition, and to also say to the University that it was not easy to get the government bureaucracy to change its mindset about not having offshore medical centers in The Bahamas." Additionally, The PM alludes to the present situation at the Grand Bahama Port Authority as he praises the appointment of Eric Christensen as the new chairman of one of the Port Group Companies stating: Eric Christensen is someone with whom I and my Government are happy to do, and to continue to do, business if he is allowed to do business with us."

Grand Bahama Island - The Bahamas Weekly News Team is pleased to present this ultra exciting segment of the Just Rush 2008 Junkanoo Competition held downtown Freeport on Saturday, July 12th. Be sure to click the play button to view footage of The Swingers from Grand Bahama and hear interviews with Senator Kay Forbes-Smith, Chair of the Independence Celebration Committee; Peter Adderley, CEO of Creative Works and event organizer; Michelle Lewis, Kalik brand Manager for Burns House; and visitor Nicole Scott, President of Turquoise Water Productions and Founder of the Island Heartbeats Experience which comes to Grand Bahama Island in February 2009. Nicole is quite excited about the prospect of incorporating Junkanoo into her upcoming event. International viewers and locals alike will gain a better understanding of what goes into putting together Junkanoo costumes, groups, music, judging and more through this entertaining and enlightening streaming video.The Valley Boys of Nassau N.P. are the champions of Just Rush 2008. Related articles: Just Rush 2008 Photo Slideshows Just Rush Order of Entry Announced for July 12th Copyright 2008 by thebahamasweekly.com

Grand Bahama Island - The Bahamas Weekly News Team takes you on an exclusive video tour of the Garden of the Groves now under restoration. The Garden of the Groves was considered one of the finest botanical Gardens in the Caribbean before the hurricanes of 2004. The gardens were devastated and they have sat untended since then, that is until two wonderful people decided to bring them back. Erika Gates of Grand Bahama Nature Tours and Michelle Hanson formed Bahamas Parks, Gardens & Recreation and have been working as the dynamic duo on the return of the Garden of the Groves. In this video Erika and Michelle take you through the gardens and explain what changes to expect, what improvements have been made, and you'll get a peak at some turtles that survived the storms. The Garden has more than 10,000 species of flowers, shrubs, trees, and exotic plant life. Along its shaded, winding paths are several waterfalls, many native birds and an old-fashioned chapel. It will be the home of the Grand Bahama Labyrinth, now being constructed. It has been (and will be again) an ideal spot for photographs, weddings, events or simply a serene setting for quiet reflection. Stay tuned for opening announcements and events coming in late summer 2008. The Garden of the Groves has been sorely missed by tourists and locals alike, and the return of the Garden has been highly anticipated and anxiously awaited. Hats off to the dedication and hard work of Gates and Hanson!

Grand Bahama Revisited 2003 was a historical, retrospective, temporary exhibit. It highlighted Grand Bahama Island s rich and colorful past, from the by-gone era of The Lucayans, to the freed Africans, to the pioneers who transformed our Cinderella Island from miles of pine forest into established settlements and towns, thriving industries and tourist destination. The interest of the people to learn about the island, resulted in the committee s continuing efforts with research, interviews, explorations and presentations. The Grand Bahama Heritage Foundation is duly registered (April 2008) as a foundation in accordance with the Foundations Act, 2004. The goal of the foundation is to build The Heritage Museum and Gallery, A window into our past. The Heritage, Museum and Gallery will provide an opportunity to explore the rich cultural heritage of Grand Bahama island. Artists and historians will be brought together to capture moments in our past through interactive programs, such as Artists in Residence, changing exhibits of local artifacts and film. Included in the Gallery will be a boutique of original Bahamian products made exclusively for the Gallery, including wearable and fine art, jewelry and books. We have embarked on a long journey which will require a lot of commitment and determination. We seek your support in building this lasting commemorating monument of this island. For further information, please contact Chantal Bethel co-chairperson chantalbethel@yahoo.com Laurie Tuchel co-chairperson lntuchel@gmail.comNarration read by: Chantal Bethel and Dave Mackey; script written by Laurie Tuchel. Poetry reading by Bonnie Franks. Video shot by Marlena Nesbit & Dave Mackey.

The Bahamas Weekly News team brings an exclusive video interview with international actor Jaymes Bulter who is presently in Grand Bahama for his role of "Smoke" on the German film production, Der Seewolf (The Sea Wolf). Butler lives between the USA and Germany, and is possibly the only American actor working in film and TV in Germany. He has Bahamian roots and owns property in Cat Island, where his Butler family side originates from. In this interview Jaymes Butler talks about his role in Der Seewolf, and mentions the many films he has been involved in. He also talks about his acting career, and how an actor has to stay in the mainstream to keep their career going. From Seewolf, which wraps shortly in The Bahamas but continues back in the studios in Germany, Jaymes will go on to a role in the next James Bond film. MORE ON JAYMES: Jaymes Butler is an experienced and internationally recognized TV- and film actor. He started his career at the age of 8, with his backyard show that he would perform for the Neighborhood Rug Rats. Later in his teens he made his professional d but with James Baldwin s play The Amen corner . Playing David one of the leading roles under the direction of Billie Daniels. Jaymes Butler received outstanding reviews for his acting. He later performed for Disney and then went on to work as a stand up comedian, touring comedy clubs throughout the United States. He then had the opportunity to work for Dennis Hopper Colors and John Singleton Boyz in the Hood . Jaymes Butler s career took a detour when he joined the Military Special Forces . But that did not stop him from pursuing his goal, on his free time he would write, produce, perform in the theater at every chance that was available. After ending his Military career in the early 90 s, determined to pursue his dream of working in the film industry, Jaymes moved to Germany where he became a stuntman / stunt coordinator. He worked as fight coordinator in the Paul Andersen film Resident Evil starring Milla Jonovich and Michelle Rodriquez where he put the actors through an extensive Boot Camp Training course including mountain climbing and scuba diving techniques as well as showing them some take down moves and cable work that was effective for the fight scenes in the film. Jaymes Butler :Actor, Stand-up Comedian, Stunt and Fight Coordinator, Dancer/ Choreographer, An all around talented, charming, witty, and warm-hearted professional. View the Jaymes Butler Website HERE***image2*** Related articles on the Der Seewolf production: Streaming Video - Behind the scenes of the German Production, Der Seewolf On the set of the German film production, Der Seewolf

Digitally restored - Streaming video from the never before seen pilot TV version of Bahamian Slam Jam! Many familiar Bahamian faces will be seen in this short excerpt compiled between 1993 and 1994; you might even see yourself! "Bahamian Slam Jam" was a popular humorous satirical radio program geared towards promoting Bahamian Music and culture; it aired on ZNS3, Power 104.5, and WVCG & WAVS in South Florida.from the late 80's and early 90's co-hosted by the late Cay Gottlieb (1946 - 1997) and David Mackey A.K.A. Inspector Smoik. Cay Gottlieb, a Lawyer by profession (a natural born comedian & song writer) was the comedian and Dave Mackey was the straight guy. This is a video collage of various locations traveled to in the Bahamas with pilot Cay Gottlieb in his single engine Cherokee 6 and producer Dave Mackey on camera. Interestingly, Cay still holds the distinction of being the sole pilot ever to land on Sunrise Highway, Grand Bahama Island You will see scenes from Eleuthra, Abaco and Grand Bahama in disbursed with humorous commentary. To still screen captures (photographs) from the show click Here. Enjoy!

The Bahamas Weekly News Team is pleased to present our exclusive tour of one of Grand Bahama's leading upscale waterfront communities, Shoreline. This is our second episode of Bahamas Destinations where we feature exciting and exotic places in the Bahamas. Be sure also to view our first episode, which took place at Pelican Bay Hotel, also on Grand Bahama Island. Shoreline is a one of a kind unique community that offers both the natural beauty of the ocean and incredible flora immaculately manicured; our definition of paradise.

The Grand Bahama Regatta is set for June 19 - 22nd on beautiful Taino Beach. The Regatta Committee promises to deliver the best GB Regatta ever! Watch, listen and enjoy April Crowther-Gow and Canard Bethel as they announce the exciting line-up for this year's event to a backdrop of video highligths from GBI Regatta 2007. Three action packed days including racing, food, music, dance, and much, much more!RELATED ARTICLES: GB Regatta to jumpstart 35th Independence Celebration Mark your Calendar for Grand Bahama Island Regatta 2008 Grand Bahama Regatta slide show - The next best thing

Grand Bahama Island - On May 8th, The Bahamas Weekly News Team was invited out to the set of Der Seewolf We were invited to take photos and video, and were fortunate to interview the lead actor, Tom Kretschmann; lead actor Florian Stetter; director Christophe Schrewe; Film Commissioner Craig Woods; Donna Mackey, Sr. Manager; Jonathan Jones, Bahamian film trainee. Other actors in Seewolf are: Vinzenz Kiefer, Jaymes Butler, Gennadi Vengerov, Simon Licht, Robinson Reichel, Stefan Gbureck, Martin Eschenbach, Henning Baum, Mac Steinmeier, Alexander Horbe, and Paul Fassnacht. The screenplay was written by Holger Karsten Schmidt.For photos of our day on set, CLICK HERE. SevenOne International distributes ProSieben series The Sea Wolf with Thomas Kretschmann (Munich, February 2008): German actor Thomas Kretschmann, famous for international blockbusters such as King Kong or The Pianist , will be playing the lead role in ProSieben s new event series The Sea Wolf . As the ruthless Captain Wolf Larsen, he will rescue the shipwrecked Humphrey van Weyden (Florian Stetter). In the middle of the ocean, a deadly quest for survival ignites between the two men. SevenOne International will be distributing the high budget production. Filming for the modern remake of one of Jack London s most acclaimed novels will be starting in March under Director Stephan Wagner on the Bahamas and in Berlin. The event movie is produced by Hofmann Ghost . Larsen, a brutal and ruthless man, refrains from bringing van Weyden back to shore. Gradually, the situation on board deteriorates when a shipwrecked woman, Maud Brewster (Petra Schmidt-Schaller) joins the men on board. Feeling a strong attraction towards Maud, the two men find themselves fighting each other. Only one man will survive.Jens Richter, Managing Director of SevenOne International was quoted in saying: Once again, ProSieben has come up with a gripping adaptation of a world classic. After Treasure Island , Jack London s Sea Wolf makes captivating television, thanks to a great cast. Christian Balz, Head of German Fiction, ProSieben: With The Sea Wolf we are bringing to the screen one of Jack London s most thrilling adventure novels. It is the dynamics of power and self-assertion that especially appeals to our younger audiences.

The Bahamas Weekly is pleased to announce the launch of " Bahamas Destinations" where your Bahamas Weekly News Team takes you and our entire world-wide audience on sneak peek video tours at a multitude of beautiful, fascinating and/or unique destinations throughout The Bahamas.Hotels, resorts, restaurants, nightclubs, eco-tours, and more! If it is in The Bahamas - it may be featured in an upcoming segment. We are pleased to feature here in our inaugural show, Pelican Bay at Lucaya, a boutique hotel in Grand Bahama Island, where visitors find the finest combination of Caribbean and European architecture and service. You will have a peak around their lovely facility, gardens, and grounds, and hear from their Manager Magnus Alnebeck, as well as Marva Munroe, their Director of Sales & Marketing. Bahamas Destinations.....bringing you closer to The Bahamas! To be featured on Bahamas Destinations please email: promotions@thebahamasweekly.com.

In this video/ DVD Claudette Dean simplifies the process involved in creating her inspiring exhibit "Lumiere" which has persons who have experienced it praising it as her best yet. This video contains all of the images that were on exhibit at the Lumiere exhibition and highlights the depth that that one might miss at first glance while luring the viewer towards a greater appreciation for the connectivity of all things in life, the universe and of the cycles of renewal. For these reasons this video is a must see for those who have not experienced "Lumiere" and for those have. It was produced by Mackeymedia and directed by Dave Mackey. To contact the artist Email: claudettedean125@hotmail.com Click HERE to LIsten to a streaming audio interview with Claudette Dean...

Grand Bahama Island has once again come up on Hollywood s Radar as a destination of choice for filming. The Bahamas Weekly is pleased to provide a birds eye view into what is happening in this exciting industry through our exclusive streaming video interview with Donna Mackey, Sr. Manager, Bahamas Film Commission Grand Bahama Island. Ms. Mackey outlines the films presently in production on Grand Bahama, the numerous opportunities for Bahamians to get involved in the film industry and the advantages available for filmmakers worldwide to choose Grand Bahama as the destination of choice for their next film.

The Bahamas Weather Conference was held in Grand Bahama Island at the Westin and Sheraton Our Lucaya Resort from April 9th through 12th, 2008. More than 100 meteorologists attended and over 200 broadcasts were done to North American and European TV Stations from the island. The keynote speaker at the event was famed hurricane expert, Meteorologist, Dr. William Gray from Colorado State University.We present here exclusive interviews by The Bahamas Weekly News Team with Nalini Bethel, Sr. Director, Global Communications, Bahamas Ministry of Tourism; Steve Lyons, Tropical Weather Expert, The Weather Channel; and Max Mayfield, meteorologist and former Director, National Hurricane Centre. Watch the video of hurricane expert, Dr. William Gray HERERelated Article: Over 100 meteorologists visit Grand Bahama Island Related Article: 2008 Bahamas Weather Conference www.bahamaswxconference.com

Grand Bahama Island - The Bahamas Weekly brings you an exclusive interview with best-selling author Terry McMillan, of "Waiting to Exhale" and "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" recorded on Sunday, February 17th at the suites of Pelican Bay Hotel.Ms. McMillan was in Grand Bahama to participate in the prequil to the "Island Heart Beats Experience", the brainchild of Nicole Scott of Turquoise Water Productions out of Miami, a new annual event for the island that will be run each year over Valentines Day and will give African-American women the chance to "take their hearts on vacation". Learn more HERE.In this video Ms. McMillan discuss her first novel, the writing process for her, movies made from her books, and her future projects, and as well shares what the weekend in The Bahamas has meant to her. She is presently working on the sequel to "Waiting to Exhale"...Please note that Ms. McMillan is an author and not an also actress as is noted in the on-screen text.