| Posted by Gayla McPhee on Jul 23, 2011
What a day we had. I just want to take this opportunity to say thank you to all that came out and supported our first official event for the new Rotary year. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Knowles on Jun 25, 2011
The Rotary Club of Lucaya installed its new board of officers on Saturday night during a banquet at the Pelican Bay Hotel. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Knowles
A lack of cooperation by businesses is hindering the Employment Exchange in adequately meeting its objective of successfully matching unemployed persons with vacancies, officials say. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Knowles
Changes are coming to the Insurance Act which regulates the insurance industry. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Knowles
Seven-hundred-ninety acres of landbetween the Freeport Harbour and theairport lies dormant and undevelopeddue in large part to the high cost of electricityon the island, said Gary Gilbert,CEO of Hutchison Port Holdings. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Knowles
During the Rotary Club of Lucayas weekly luncheon meeting, the Road Traffic Department presented Wilfred Higgs of Freetown with the Most Courteous Driver of the Quarter Award yesterday for demonstrating such heroic, selfless effort in an attempt to save the lives of fellow human beings. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Knowles
As an increasing number of persons find themselves facing financial difficulties due to the downturn in the economy, psychologist Dr. Pamula Mills says it is important that people find ways to combat the stress that may accompany them. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Knowles
The Rotary Club of Lucaya joined efforts with the Interact Clubs of local high schools to donate food items and gift certificates to the Urban Renewal Centre. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Knowles
Continuing a 28 year tradition, the Rotary Club of Lucaya treated the students of the Beacon School to a movie and snacks yesterday at Galleria Cinemas. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Knowles
Three new incubators were donated to the Rand Memorial Hospital yesterday that are expected alleviate the hospital's need for new equipment on the obstetrics ward, and presented officials the opportunity to focus their attention on updating equipment in other departments. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Knowles
Students have been equally as hard hit bythe downturn in the economy as their adultparents.District superintendent of education SandraEdgecombe made this clear yesterday whenshe addressed the Rotary Club of Lucaya atits weekly meeting on Tuesday. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Knowles
As part of its outreach mission, the Rotary Club of Lucaya yesterday presented four computers to two local organizations that work with students. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Knowles
Students from four schools on the island participated in the Interact Club's Leader-ship Seminar on Saturday in the St. Georges High School gymnasium. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
The Bahamas Red Cross Society Grand Bahama Centre relaunched its Meals on Wheels program on Monday, revealed administrator of the organization Mary Culmer during a presentation yesterday at the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Lucaya. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
Urban Renewal is indeed making a difference since its inception on Grand Bahama a few short years ago |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Quinn McCartney recently addressed the issue of crime in Grand Bahama. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
Douglas Maymon, Rotary Club District Governor for District 6690 addressed Rotarians at the Rotary Club of Lucaya yesterday where he spoke on the club's theme for this year, 'Building Communities and Building Continents.' |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
President of the Grand Bah-ama Power Company Alan Kelley stressed the need for alternative energy at the Rotary Club of Lucaya's weekly meeting on Tuesday. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
Service organizations inGrand Bahama which may bewell-intentioned in assumingthat they can assist with reliefefforts should a disasteroccur, are being advised thatthey should write to theNational Emergency ManagementAgency to be formallyrecognized as a nongovernmentalorganizationthat could be called on toassist in such times. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
The mitigation effort byBritish Petroleum to deal withthe Deepwater Horizon oilspill in the Gulf of Mexi-cocan be rated as very good, saysJulian Sawyer, the environmentalengineer at VOPAK. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
The Rotary Club of Lucaya was able to assist with providing meals for students attending the Lucaya Presbyterian Kirk Bible Camp last week thanks to a generous donation by the Grand Bahama Tank Cleaning Company |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
Incorporating plant-basedfoods into one's diet may notbe the most appetizing decision.However, Deputy ChiefDietitian at the Rand MemorialHospital, Betty Kempsaid that it is the best decisionresidents can make. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
Pledging her commitment to continue the work of theRotary Club of Lucaya, Deborah Delancy was installed asthe organization's new president during a banquet onSaturday night at the Hawksbill Yacht Club. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
TOP HONOURS - Elka Albury was presented with the Most Courteous Driver Award and $50 gift certificate by theRoad Traffic Department last Tuesday during the Rotary Club of Lucaya's weekly luncheon meeting. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
Since its inception in Grand Bahama in 1996, Kettering University's Academically Interested Minds (AIM) Program has welcomed over 30 local students into the six-week pre-college engineering course. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
The 12 Rotary Exchange Program students who are in Grand Bahama for a four-day trip were treated to a day of fun in the sun at the Club Fortuna Resort yesterday. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
Twelve high school students from aroundthe world arrived in Grand Bahama yesterdayfor a four-day stay as part of theRotary International Exchange Program. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
Thanks to the efforts ofRotary Lucaya the GrandBahama Children's Home is alittle safer this year. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
Changing the attitude andawareness of children andadults as it relates to ecofishingis the goal of theorganizers of the West EndEco-fishing Camp Association,said Keith Cooper. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
Project Read Grand Bahama coordinator Paula Fingland is appealing to the public for continued support of that program and for volunteers to teach the students. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
Corporate Grand Bahama heard first-hand yesterday that the recent partnership Celebration Cruise Line forged with government is boosting room nights on the island. |
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Rotarians of the Lucaya Club hosted their first annual Interact Club Debate Competition yesterday. |
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FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- At about 3:20pm on Tuesday, 2nd March 2010, Mr. Reno Saunders, 28years of East Coral Estates c/o GB Humane Society as a field guide, was observed driving his company's white & black cargo van #GB 6308, west along Settler's Way during the height of school rush hour, in bumper-to-bumper traffic. |
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Members of the Rotary Club of Lucaya gathered on Saturday night for a banquet at the Our Lucaya Resort tocelebrate 40 years of service to the Grand Bahama community. |
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Over the weekend golfers rushed to the greens, competingin the Grand Bahama Open Golf Tournament at the RubyGolf-course.The event was a huge success and golfers, male and female,enjoyed the competition. |
| Posted by Oswald Brown
Bahamian recording artist Terneille "TaDa" Burrows stopped by the Rotary Club of Lucaya meeting yesterday to promote Bahamian artists and appeal for local support in creating an art and entertainment industry that the nation can be proud of. |
| Posted by Oswald Brown
Rotarians of the Lucaya Club yesterday received high-praises from speaker Dr. Milton Robinson, consultant to the president at Kettering University, for their involvement in fostering the SECME (Southeastern Consortium for Minorities in Engineering) and AIM (Academically Interested Minds) programs. |
| Posted by Oswald Brown
Chamber president says international reports give glimmer of hope. |
| Posted by Oswald Brown
Rotarians get advice on making wise investments. |
| Posted by Ja-Ronn Jones
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| Posted by Oswald Brown
Two months into the operation of the local casino under its new management, Treasure Bay General Manager Edward Llambias is reporting that several new initiatives are planned to help make the transition a successful one. |
| Posted by Oswald Brown
There is the potential for increased employment at the South Riding Point Terminal facility by 2011 as the new owner, Statoil, focuses its efforts on a new oil field called Peregrino off the shore of Brazil. |
| Posted by Oswald Brown
Pelican Bay Hotel General Manager Magnus Alnebeck spoke to members of the Rotary Club of Lucaya yesterday about the company's $8 million investment in a multi-purpose centre currently being constructed. |
| Posted by Oswald Brown
Five professionals from Peru participating in the Rotary Club's Group Exchange Program were on island this week as part of their tour of the clubs in the 6990 District and yesterday they met with Rotarians during a joint luncheon for the three clubs on the island at the Ruby Swiss restaurant. |
| Posted by Oswald Brown
Doctors Hospital President Barry Rassin advised Rotarians yesterday that they must be proud of the accomplishments of Rotary International as the organization continues to make a difference around the world in promoting peace, goodwill and the eradication of polio. |
| Posted by Oswald Brown
The stabbing of a 12th grade student at St. Georges High School in Grand Bahama last Monday, November 2, and similar acts of violence in schools around the country tend to give the impression that far too many of the young people in this country are headed in the wrong direction on the highway that leads to a successful and productive future as law-abiding citizens. |
| Posted by Oswald Brown
The Rotary Clubs of Grand Bahama are preparing to holdanother exciting Guy Fawkes celebration at the Margaritavilla Sand Bar in Mather Town this Sunday. |
| Posted by Oswald Brown
More than 20 students from four high schools on Grand Bahama were installed as Interact board members during a special ceremony held at the Jack Hayward High gymnasium on Wednesday night. |
| Posted by Oswald Brown
The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) plays a vital role in the conservation of natural and historic resources around the country, thus its branch in Grand Bahama stands committed to ensuring the proper care of its natural parks on the island. |
| Posted by Oswald Brown
Rotarians were encouraged yesterday to invest in 'sustainable development' of the Bahamian community as it could bring tremendous success for the economy and a greater appreciation of the past when everyone lived together as one. |
| Posted by Oswald Brown
With land in Grand Bahama still considered cheaper than most Family Islands, Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) President William Wong advises all residents to see the unique potential of this northern island and invest in its natural resources. |
| Posted by Oswald Brown
Cancer Society of The Bahamas President Earl Bethel yesterday expressed concern about the growing number of individuals from Grand Bahama who have been diagnosed with cancer and who now make up about 50 percent of the patients staying at that organization's Cancer Care Centre in New Providence. |
| Posted by Oswald Brown
Grand Bahama Shipyard CEO Carl-Gustaf Rotkirch said yesterday that although the company remains committed to the training and hiring of local labour, employing a 100 percent Bahamian workforce at the current salary rate would severely affect the company's bottom line. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
This week we say welcome to Ossie Greene.
Ossie has already shown that he is committed to the RCL and brings alot to the table with his ideas, community spirit and resources. Ossie we look forward to having you as a part of RCL and as a fellow Rotarian. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
The African heritage of Grand Bahama was brought to light yesterday after members of the Rotary Club of Lucaya were given a history lesson on liberated Africans and emancipated slaves who once lived in the various settlements of the island. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
We are pleased to announce that Minna attended the Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) this past Saturday and successfully completed the program.
Minna is now a "graduate" after having received her certificate.
CONGRATULATIONS MINNAEXTRAORDINARY!! |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
Christine van der Linde - Real Estate Development at DEVCO - and Della Bridgewater - Front Desk Manager at Pelican Bay - were both inducted into our club on Tuesday, Sept. 8th, 2009. Both new members were sponsored by President Ja-Ronn. |
| Posted by Oswald Brown
In the midst of global recession,people are now lookingfor ways to safeguard theirinvestments. Many are reluctantto place their hard earnedmoney into shaky financialventures and are moreinclined to choose those thatyield more profits and valueover time. |
| Posted by Oswald Brown
Two high school students lauded what they called a life-changing experience when they were selected to participate in the Rotary Youth Leadership Assembly (RYLA) this past summer. |
| Posted by Oswald Brown
Cable Bahamas is aware of the need to ensure satisfactory customer service in order to be able to maintain its market share if competition is introduced and is making strides to improve the delivery of its products. |
| Posted by Oswald Brown
Of the six fatal traffic accidents that have occurred on the streets of Grand Bahama so far this year, five involved excessive speeding. |
| Posted by Oswald Brown
Policing plan, Document unveiled with goals specifically set to fit needs of Grand Bahama District |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
Rotary exchange student shares his 'unforgettable' experiences in Italy |
| Posted by Veronica Ferguson
Efforts are underway to revive the tourism industry in Grand Bahama and the Ministry of Tourism has launched a number if initiatives to increase visitor arrival to the island. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
The recently installed Governor of Rotary District 6990 is visiting Grand Bahama this week and yesterday addressed members of the Rotary Club of Lucaya yesterday on the principles of the org-anization and her vision for the upcoming year. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
Officials of the HumanitarianOperations organizationare stressing the need for residentsin the community tobecome self-reliant during a natural disaster. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
Positive indications have been emanating from the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) since management changes were made earlier this year that everything possible is being done to revive Grand Bahama's ailing economy. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) intends to vigorously pursue the avenue of medical tourism as a means of stimulating the island's sluggish economy. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
WELL-WISHERS -- Colleagues family and friends were on-hand to congratulate JaRonn Jones (left) as the new president of the Rotary Club of Lucaya during its installation banquet on Saturday night. Well-wishers included Ian Rolle (right), president of the Grand Bahama Port Authority and Ginger Moxey (Centre), vice president of the Grand Bahama Port Authority. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
INSTALLATION BANQUET -- The Rotary Club of Lucaya held its annual Installation Banquet Saturday night at the Hawksbill Yacht Club under the theme "Building Foundations For Tomorrow." JaRonn Jones and the members of his board were officially installed during the event. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
Outgoing Rotary Club of Lucaya President Minerva Kemp expressed her gratitude to the many persons who helped make her term a success at her administration's final meeting on Tuesday night. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
Rotary Club of Lucaya helps in officially opening new library at Freeport Junior High. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
The merits of the Ministry of Tourism's Bahamahost Program were touted yesterday by executive trainer Pauline Wells, who addressed members of the Rotary Club of Lucaya during their weekly meeting yesterday. |
| Posted by Lisbeth Rutzou
Daniel Evans of Bishop Michael Eldon High School and Alec Nabb of Grand Bahama Catholic High School will attend Kettering University in Flint, Michigan, this summer for a six-week engineering program courtesy of the Rotary Club of Lucaya. |
| Posted by Veronica Ferguson
Rotary Club of Lucaya honour teachers at Beacon School. |