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Fri, 17 Apr 2015 06:10:19 -0400

The Federal Republic of The Bahamas – with an elected president, who selects a Cabinet based on their qualifications (and would not be elected politicians) to head the various ministries; with national/federal MPs and Senators elected solely to be legislators; with islands grouped into semi-autonomous states/provinces or territories with their own governors/premiers and elected parliaments with more of a say in their own affairs, including their own budgets and abilities to tax and spend their own money; with even possibly counties but definitely cities and townships with their own mayors and city councils.
We discuss the concept with Dr. Nicolette Bethel and David Fawkes, two of a growing number of Bahamians advocating a devolution of power from the Central Government, and true “Local Government”, a move that would likely bring about greater citizen participation in the running of the affairs of the country, and likely lead to a more evenly distributed population. Bethel and Fawkes outline their similar views on how a federal republic system would work in The Bahamas.
You can learn more about Fawkes’ views by logging on to sirrandolfawkes.com.

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Thu, 16 Apr 2015 06:10:14 -0400

The first ever “Girls In ICT Day Bahamas” is set for April 23. The initiative, which aims to encourage more girls and women to consider careers in ICT (information, communication & technology), will bring together local industry giants BTC and Cable Bahamas, in partnership with industry regulator, URCA.
Mavis Johnson Collie with URCA, Pauline Seymour with BTC, and Teneile Simmons with Cable Bahamas, talk about the opportunities in the sector, and give us details about next week’s event. Some 100 female senior high school students from throughout New Providence will participate in a day of special seminars at the British Colonial Hilton in Nassau. It all begins at 8am.

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Wed, 15 Apr 2015 06:10:40 -0400

Parents of autistic children share their powerfully touching stories. Linda Bain-McCaulsky and Shenae Davis with REACH (Resources and Education for Autism related Challenges) Autism Awareness Group discuss the challenges of raising special needs children in The Bahamas, challenges which are even greater in the Family Islands.
Robert Farquharson, REACH Board Member, talks about the assistance the organization provides.
April is Autism Awareness Month, and there’s a full slate of activities.
For more information, log on to autismbahamas.com or Facebook.com/REACHBahama
Pictured left to right: Morning Blend Host Dwight Strachan; Shenae Davis, REACH member; Robert Turnquest, REACH Board Member; Linda Bain-McCaulsky, REACH Executive; Morning Blend Co-Host Andrew Strachan.

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Tue, 14 Apr 2015 06:20:37 -0400

With just days to go to the kickoff of @CarnivalBahamas Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival in Grand Bahama, Roscoe Dames, CEO, Bahamas National Festival Commission, gives us all the latest on the festival. He also gives us the route and details for the “Road Fever” parade slated for Nassau on May 9, and talks about the Bahamian music that will be part of the “Music Masters” concert in Nassau on May 8.This Friday, the festival gets underway in Grand Bahama, and will include the preliminary “Music Masters” concerts, “Midnight Rush” parade, and a Junkanoo Carnival Beach Party.
For more info, log on to bahamasjunkanoocarnival.com, or visit Bahamas Carnival on Facebook, or @carnivalbahamas on Twitter.

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Mon, 13 Apr 2015 06:35:28 -0400

The 2015 ‪#‎IAAFWorldRelays‬ Bahamas are now just under 3 weeks away. Lionel Haven, Managing Director, Local Organizing Committee, discusses the lesson’s learned from last year’s inaugural event – which was also held here in Nassau – plans for this year’s event, and the excitement about Usain Bolt’s expected participation for Team Jamaica and Justin Gatlin for Team USA.
Additionally, Haven confirms that the next World Relay event in 2017 will also be held here in The Bahamas.
Haven also gives us ticket information, and tells us last year’s mascot “Breezy” The Grouper has been retired, in favor of a new mascot to be named “Bingo”.
Local residents will be able to get a preview this weekend of relay excitement with the High School Relays, Friday at 6:30pm and Saturday at 3:30pm.
The World Relays are set for May 2 & 3 at 7pm at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium.

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