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Tue, 21 Jan 2014 06:45:34 -0500

Morning Blend 21 January, 2014

Today on MORNING BLEND:

We have an eye-opening discussion on why sexual harassment continues to be so contentious and misunderstood in The Bahamas and in the world. Donna Nicolls of The Crisis Centre defines the problem and discusses the ongoing challenges in getting both men and women to understand the acceptable boundaries.

And “In The News”, listeners react to the fingerprinting of foreign teachers at a NP high school; the Teachers Union claims these teachers were put on a bus yesterday and taken to the Central Detective Unit, and fingerprinted at a cost of $100 per teacher. The Department of Education says it’s just investigating and vetting all expatriate teachers whose contracts have expired.
Also, Prime Minister Perry Christie’s latest comments on BTC. And more reaction to the PM’s regrets about the gambling referendum.

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Mon, 20 Jan 2014 14:41:48 -0500

Morning Blend 20 January, 2014

Today on MORNING BLEND:

Ife Burnside wants to see more people using the internet to build successful (or more successful) businesses. Unfortunately, she believes Bahamian business people, companies and entrepreneurs are lagging far behind those in the region and all over the world in utilizing websites and social media to maximize business growth and development.
Burnside’s company, “Empowered Web Business Training Institute”, is offering a free introductory session to a ‘Building an Online Business’ course. It’s set for Thursday, January 23, from 4:30-6:30pm at the Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture on Thompson Blvd. Log on to getonlinebahamas.com to register and for more information about the course.

The shock and the awe following PM Christie intimating he regrets putting the web shop numbers gambling issue to a referendum, instead of moving immediately to regulate the industry himself.
We also discuss Bank of the Bahamas’ assurances of the soundness and security of the bank, and its statement “seeking to set the record straight” following recent articles in “The Punch”.

Fri, 17 Jan 2014 06:47:26 -0500

Morning Blend 17 January, 2014

We learn more about historic Collins House – the future home of the National Museum of The Bahamas – and the preservation of historic sites and monuments. Director of the Antiquities, Monuments & Museums Corp., Dr. Keith Tinker, and Owen Bethel, Deputy Chair, Historic Bahamas Foundation, tell us about plans to establish a national museum system, with the Collins House site serving as system’s hub.
Bethel also tells us about the Foundation’s inaugural fundraiser; as an homage to Collins House, the historic estate will play host to “A Swinging Soirée”, a 1920s jazz-themed cocktail gala. Attendees are expected to include, Dr. Bernice King, daughter of US civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and John Franklin of the US Smithsonian Institution. Tickets for the February 1 event are $150. For more info, log on to ammcbahamas.com

Thu, 16 Jan 2014 06:42:16 -0500

Morning Blend 16 January, 2014

Today on MORNING BLEND:

The countdown is on to the 2014 Sunshine Insurance Race Weekend. The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is set for Saturday at 7am, and the big race, Marathon Bahamas, takes place Sunday at 6am. Morning Blend Contributor Fred Sturrup, and Janet Cartwright-Serrette with Sunshine Insurance, tell us the marathon – a qualifier for the Boston Marathon, and now in its 5th year – is the very definition of “sports tourism”. This year it’s attracting marathoners from 17 different countries. It’s not too late to register for either event. Log on to marathonbahamas.com

And ‘Festival Rum Bahamas’ is coming February 21-23. With the slogan “RumFoodCulture”, our guests say the event promises to be “a celebration of our passionate love affair with the world of rum”. Pictured: Alexa-Rae Smith, Catherine Chisnall, Dwight, Mickey Albert, Alexandra Maillis-Lynch, Farrell, and Juan Bethel.

And “In The News”, the Police say overall crime was down 8 percent in 2013, but murder and sex-related crimes were up. We discuss the latest crime statistics and comments from Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade.
Plus, we discuss FNM Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis’ failed attempt to table the Opposition’s death penalty bill, which leader of Govt. Business in the House, Dr. Bernard Nottage, called “a stunt”.

Wed, 15 Jan 2014 06:31:04 -0500

Morning Blend 15 January, 2014

Today on MORNING BLEND:

$1 Billion in financial aid and scholarships are available to international students pursuing tertiary education in the US. That’s according to the College Board, the not-for-profit organization representing more than 6,000 schools, colleges and universities. The Lyford Cay Foundation and the US Embassy have joined forces with the College Board to host a Scholarship Fair and a Public Forum this Thursday, January 16. Brian Hartman, Director, International K-12 Initiatives, College Board, Monique Hinsey, Director, Educational Programs & Alumni Affairs, Lyford Cay Foundation, and Myra McPhee, Education and Cultural Specialist, US Embassy, tell us both events are free and open to everyone, including school principals, teachers, guidance counsellors, parents and students. The Scholarship Fair (4pm-5:30pm) and Public Forum (6pm-8:30pm) are set for Evangelistic Temple Auditorium on Collins Ave.

The 2013-2014 flu season has been particularly hard on young and middle-aged adults in the US. Authorities there are reporting a number of deaths, and say there have been more than 2,600 influenza hospitalizations since October. And it appears the main flu virus this year is H1N1, the same one that caused worldwide panic back in 2009.
In our health medical series, “Doc Talk with Dr. C”, Dr. James Constantakis discusses why EVERYONE needs to get a flu shot – even now, in the middle of the flu season. He also dispels some of the myths about colds and the flu, and discusses treatment options and ways to prevent the flu.

And “In The News”, officials say 121 illegal migrants were arrested following Immigration spot-checks yesterday. But listeners appear to have mixed feelings on the roadblocks and the entire process.
And reaction to yesterday’s unrest at Melia Nassau Beach resort.