Aint Nobody Gat Time Fa Dat ....

The Diversity of the North Abaco constituency

After months of campaigning, The Progressive Liberal Party’s Renardo Curry won the North Abaco seat in parliament after he defeated The Free National Movement's Greg Gomez and Bahamas Constitution Party servant leader Ali McIntosh in an historic by-election.

Curry secured 2,367 of the 3,887 votes in the election.  Gomez got 1,513 votes and McIntosh got 7 votes. 

The North Abaco constituency is very diverse as it is wide.  I took a look at the diversity that is NORTH ABACO. 

Possible Dumbest Criminals???

The Atlantis Resort only have 3.45 gazillion cameras and THAT's where you decide to rob?

Apparently 3 men were involved in a robbery attempt at Atlantis in an employee only area.  Police say they arrested the men after they entered the cashiers cage and attempted to steal money after spraying what many think is pepper spray. Security officers and locked down the area and the men were arrested. Atlantis says 16 people were taken to hospital after being exposed to the noxious substance--which many are saying was pepper spray. 

PHOTOS:

Photos: From @Mechanicalisms & @ThatNiggaWil twitter accounts. 

Check out this storify on the robbery>>> HERE

FROM The RBDF: Three (3) men are in police custody following an attempted stealing at the cashiers cage of Atlantis, Paradise Island. Initial reports indicate that around mid-day on Sunday 23rd September, 2012 the men ages 24, 30 and 31 years, entered the cashiers cage and attempted to steal monies after spraying a noxious substance. Quick response by security o

fficers of Atlantis resulted in the area being locked down and all suspects arrested. Following the arrest, police conducted a search and discovered in the ceiling of the establishment a bag containing an undisclosed amount of cash, believed to be the property of Atlantis. Police have mounted and intensive investigation into this matter. Active police investigations continue.

LINKS:

ZNS' story on the robbery. 

Scouts of The Bahamas embrace The International Day of Peace

The United Nations devotes The International Day of Peace to strengthen the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.  The day also hopes to build sustainable peace throughout the world and promote sustainable development throughout the world to reduce conflict. The day is also set aside for introspection on how every can personally contribute to paving the road to a sustainable peaceful future. 

Scouts around the world took the day a step further and launched a social media campaign to get 10,000 scouts around the world say how they are going to make changes in their own corner of the world. 

Two Bahamas scouts--Queen's Scout and Asst. Leader of the 4th Bahamas troupe and Benjamin Moultrie-Grant--talked to ZNS about how they are embracing the day.

Towards the ideals of peace

Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.

Sustainable Peace...

This year, world leaders, together with civil society, local authorities and the private sector, met in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development to renew political commitment to long term sustainable development.

It is in the context of the Rio+20 Conference that “Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future” is the theme chosen for this year's observance of the International day of Peace.

There can be no sustainable future without a sustainable peace. Sustainable peace must be built on sustainable development.

...From Sustainable Development...

The root causes of many conflicts are directly related to or fuelled by valuable natural resources, such as diamonds, gold, oil, timber or water. Addressing the ownership, control and management of natural resources is crucial to maintaining security and restoring the economy in post-conflict countries.

Good natural resource management can play a central role in building sustainable peace in post-conflict societies.

...For a Sustainable Future

The International Day of Peace offers people globally a shared date to think about how, individually, they can contribute to ensuring that natural resources are managed in a sustainable manner, thus reducing  potential for disputes, and paving the road to a sustainable future, the "Future We Want".

                            - From the United Nations Page

MORE LINKS: 

Background on The International Day of Peace. 

Global Broadcast on The Day of Peace.

The United Nations & Sustainability. 

UNESCO & Culture of Peace and Non-Violence

Rio +20

Resolution 36/67 of 30 November 1981, which established Peace Day to be held annually on the third Tuesday of September

Resolution 55/282 of 7 September 2001, which established 21 September as an annual day of non-violence and cease-fire

Angels we have heard down low ...

A play on the famous carol Angels We Have Heard On High, The Highgrove Singers seemed to be angels singing down here for us.  Their season kicked off with the concert series “Songs From The Heart”. 

FEATURED ON ZNS LAST NIGHT 





The ensemble has been performing for 16 season. Part of the proceeds from the this event will go to Lupus Bahamas 242, a non-profit group committed to raising lupus awareness and providing support to Bahamians living with the chronic illness.

The event was staged under the patronage of their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Foulkes. The performance included the choral compositions of 20 century composers including a composition from group conductor Adrian Archer. 

FULL PERFORMANCE (COURTESY: HIGHGROVE SINGERS): 

Strippers Charged in Nassau Court

WOW ...

What is this ..... DISCUSS

Ok ... I like the song lets get that out of the way.  But WATCH the video and answer these questions for me .......... PLEASE.

• I can't be the only one freaked out at 0.07-0.09 
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• Cool Whip expression .... Priceless?
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• Young girl at 1:45 ... HILARIOUS!!! 
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• Did we REALLY need 2:07-2:09?
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• 2:55-2:57 ... UNNATURALLY DISTURBING .... YES ... RIGHT?

Olympic Silver Medalist Opens Health Store

COM 207 LINK

http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/373907482678616/

Tropical Storm Isaac at my home

Outside my house TS Isaac whipping up the trees.

ALERT #27 Tropical Storm Isaac

ALERT #27 ON TROPICAL STORM ISAAC ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS

DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY AT 6AM EDT, SUNDAY 26TH AUGUST 2012.

FIVE DAY TRACK FOR T.S. Issac - Courtesy Weather Underground www.wunderground.com

…..THE CENTER OF ISAAC WILL MOVE JUST WEST OF ANDROS THIS

MORNING…

A HURRICANE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE ISLAND OF ANDROS.

TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS HAVE BEEN DISCONTINUED FOR THE TURKS AND CAICOS BUT REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF THE ISLANDS OF THE

BAHAMAS.

AT 5AM EDT THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM ISAAC WAS LOCATED NEAR

LATITUDE 23.1 DEGREES NORTH AND LONGITUDE 79.0 DEGREES WEST OR

ABOUT 104 MILES WEST-SOUTHWEST OF MARS BAY ANDROS, 211 MILES

WEST OF GEORGETOWN EXUMA, 165 MILES SOUTHWEST OF NASSAU, 245

MILES WEST-NORTHWEST OF DUNCAN TOWN RAGGED ISLAND AND 161 MILES

SOUTH OF SOUTH BIMINI.

ISAAC IS MOVING TOWARD THE NORTHWEST NEAR 18 MILES PER HOUR.

A WEST-NORTHWEST TO NORTHWEST MOTION IS EXPECTED DURING THE

NEXT 48 HOURS WITH A GRADUAL DECREASE IN FORWARD SPEED. ON THE

FORECAST TRACK…THE CENTER OF ISAAC SHOULD MOVE JUST NORTH

OF THE NORTH COAST OF CUBA THIS MORNING, MOVE NEAR OR OVER THE

FLORIDA KEYS LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT AND MOVE INTO THE EASTERN

GULF OF MEXICO ON MONDAY.

DATA FROM AIR FORCE HURRICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFT INDICATE THAT

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS HAVE INCREASED TO NEAR 65 MILES PER HOUR

WITH HIGHER GUSTS. SOME ADDITIONAL STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST

DURING THE NEXT 48 HOURS AND ISAAC IS EXPECTED TO BE AT OR NEAR

HURRICANE STRENGTH WHEN IT REACHES THE FLORIDA KEYS.

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 205 MILES FROM

THE CENTER. HOWEVER A BAND OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS TRAILING IN

THE WAKE OF ISAAC WILL PRODUCE STRONG GUSTY WINDS TO TROPICAL

STORM FORCE IN THE CENTRAL AND SOUTHEASTERN ISLANDS FOR THE

NEXT FEW HOURS.

LOCALIZED FLOODING CAN BE EXPECTED IN ALL LOW LYING AREAS.

SMALL CRAFT OPERATORS IN THE WARNING AREAS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT

AND ENSURE THAT THEIR VESSELS ARE SAFELY MOORED.

VIDEOS: Montague foreshore as Tropical Storm Isaac approaches

ALERT #26 on Tropical Storm Isaac

ALERT #26 ON TROPICAL STORM ISAAC ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS

DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY AT 3AM EDT, SUNDAY 26TH AUGUST 2012.

• VIDEOS
• UPDATE

ALERT #26 ON TROPICAL STORM ISAAC ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS

DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY AT 3AM EDT, SUNDAY 26TH AUGUST 2012.

…..THE CENTER OF ISAAC IS MOVING BETWEEN THE NORTH COAST OF CUBA
AND ANDROS ISLAND…

A HURRICANE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR THE ISLAND OF ANDROS.

A HURRICANE WARNING MEANS THAT HURRICANE
EXPECTED WITHIN THE WATCH AREA WITHIN 36 HOURS.

TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR THE REMAINING
ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS AND THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS.

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS
ARE EXPECTED WITHIN THE WARNING AREAS WITHIN 36 HOURS.

AT 2AM EDT THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM ISAAC WAS LOCATED NEAR
LATITUDE 22.9 DEGREES NORTH AND LONGITUDE 78.0 DEGREES WEST OR
ABOUT 70 MILES SOUTH-SOUTHWEST OF MARS BAY ANDROS, 144 MILES
WEST-SOUTHWEST OF GEORGETOWN EXUMA, 145 MILES SOUTH-SOUTHWEST
OF NASSAU, 178 MILES WEST-NORTHWEST OF DUNCAN TOWN RAGGED

ISLAND AND 185 MILES SOUTH-SOUTHEAST OF SOUTH BIMINI.

ISAAC IS MOVING TOWARD THE NORTHWEST NEAR 17 MILES PER HOUR
AND THIS GENERAL MOTION IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE DURING THE NEXT
48 HOURS. ON THE FORECAST TRACK…THE CENTER OF ISAAC SHOULD
MOVE JUST NORTH OF THE CENTRAL COAST OF CUBA OVERNIGHT, JUST
SOUTHWEST OF ANDROS EARLY SUNDAY MORNING AND MOVE NEAR OR
OVER THE FLORIDA KEYS SUNDAY OR SUNDAY NIGHT.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS REMAIN NEAR 60 MILES PER HOUR WITH
HIGHER GUSTS. STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST DURING THE NEXT 48 HOURS
AND ISAAC IS EXPECTED TO BE AT OR NEAR HURRICANE STRENGTH WHEN IT
REACHES THE FLORIDA KEYS.

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 205 MILES FROM
THE CENTER.

LOCALIZED FLOODING CAN BE EXPECTED IN ALL OF THE ISLANDS IN THE
WARNING AREAS, AS RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF 3 TO 5 INCHES ARE POSSIBLE
OVER THE CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN BAHAMAS.

UNLESS THERE IS A CHANGE IN MOTION, RESIDENTS IN THE CENTRAL
BAHAMAS SHOULD BE EXPERIENCING TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS
UNTIL LATE SUNDAY MORNING. RESIDENTS IN THE ISLAND OF ANDROS
SHOULD HAVE COMPLETED PREPARATION FOR THE PASSAGE OF TROPICAL
STORM ISAAC AS TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST UNTIL LATE
AFTERNOON SUNDAY. ELSEWHERE, RESIDENTS SHOULD CONTINUE TO
CLOSELY MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF ISAAC IN THE EVENT OF ANY SHIFT IN
THE STORM’S TRACK AND INTENSITY.

SMALL CRAFT OPERATORS IN THE WARNING AREAS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT
AND ENSURE THAT THEIR VESSELS ARE SAFELY MOORED.

ALERT #25 on Tropical Storm Isaac

• ANDROS REMAINS UNDER A HURRICANE WATCH
  --
• BAHAMAS & TCI UNDER TROPICAL STORM WARNING
  --
• LOCALIZE FLOODING EXPECTED IN SOME AREAS 

ALERT #25 ON TROPICAL STORM ISAAC ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY AT 12AM EDT, SUNDAY 26^TH AUGUST 2012.

…..ISAAC IS HEADING TOWARD THE STRAITS OF FLORIDA AND EXPECTED TO STRENGTHEN ….

FIVE DAY CONE FOR TS ISSAC --- Courtesy: Weather Underground www.wunderground.com

A HURRICANE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE ISLAND OF ANDROS.

A HURRICANE WATCH MEANS THAT HURRICANE CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED WITHIN THE WATCH AREA WITHIN 48 HOURS.

TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR THE REMAINING ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS AND THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS.

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED WITHIN THE WARNING AREAS WITHIN 36 HOURS.

AT 11PM EDT THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM ISAAC WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 22.1 DEGREES NORTH AND LONGITUDE 77.2 DEGREES WEST OR ABOUT 118 MILES WEST OF DUNCAN TOWN RAGGED ISLAND, 125 MILES SOUTH-SOUTHWEST OF GEORGETOWN EXUMA, 116 MILES SOUTH OF MARS BAY SOUTH ANDROS, AND 192 MILES SOUTH OF NASSAU.

ISAAC IS MOVING TOWARD THE NORTHWEST NEAR 17 MILES PER HOUR AND THIS GENERAL MOTION IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE DURING THE NEXT 48 HOURS. ON THE FORECAST TRACK…THE CENTER OF ISAAC SHOULD MOVE JUST NORTH OF THE CENTRAL COAST OF CUBA TONIGHT, JUST SOUTHWEST OF ANDROS LATE SUNDAY MORNING AND MOVE NEAR OR OVER THE FLORIDA KEYS SUNDAY OR SUNDAY NIGHT.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS REMAIN NEAR 60 MILES PER HOUR WITH HIGHER GUSTS. STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST DURING THE NEXT 48HRS AND ISAAC IS EXPECTED TO BE AT OR NEAR HURRICANE STRENGTH WHEN IT REACHES THE FLORIDA KEYS.

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 205 MILES FROM THE CENTER.

LOCALIZED FLOODING CAN BE EXPECTED IN ALL OF THE ISLANDS IN THE WARNING AREAS, AS RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF 3 TO 5 INCHES ARE POSSIBLE OVER THE CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN BAHAMAS.

UNLESS THERE IS A CHANGE IN MOTION, RESIDENTS IN THE CENTRAL BAHAMAS SHOULD BE EXPERIENCING TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS UNTIL LATE SUNDAY MORNING.  RESIDENTS IN THE ISLAND OF ANDROS SHOULD HAVE COMPLETED PREPARATION FOR THE PASSAGE OF TROPICAL STORM ISAAC AS TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST UNTIL LATE AFTERNOON SUNDAY. ELSEWHERE, RESIDENTS SHOULD CONTINUE TO CLOSELY MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF ISAAC IN THE EVENT OF ANY SHIFT IN THE STORM’S TRACK AND INTENSITY.

SMALL CRAFT OPERATORS IN THE WARNING AREAS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT AND ENSURE THAT THEIR VESSELS ARE SAFELY MOORED.  

ANDROS UNDER A HURRICANE WATCH

ALERT #19 ON TROPICAL STORM ISAAC ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY SATURDAY 25^TH AUGUST 2012 AT 6AM EDT.

…..ISAAC EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE BY SUNDAY EVENING WHILE WEST-SOUTHWEST OF ANDROS ISLAND …

A HURRICANE WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE ISLAND OF ANDROS.

FIVE DAY TRACK FOR TS ISSAC --Weather Underground www.wunderground.com

A HURRICANE WATCH MEANS THAT HURRICANE CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED WITHIN THE WATCH AREA WITHIN 48 HOURS.

TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR THE REMAINING ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS AND THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS.

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED WITHIN THE WARNING AREAS WITHIN 36 HOURS.

AT 5 AM EDT THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM ISAAC WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 19.0 DEGREES NORTH AND LONGITUDE 73.3 DEGREES WEST OR ABOUT 182 MILES SOUTH OF MATTHEW TOWN INAGUA, 224 MILES SOUTH-SOUTHWEST OF GRAND TURK IN THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, AND 227 MILES SOUTH OF ABRAHAM’S BAY MAYAGUANA.

TROPICAL STORM ISAAC IS MOVING TOWARD THE NORTHWEST NEAR 14 MILES PER HOUR AND A WEST-NORTHWEST TO NORTHWEST MOTION IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE FOR THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS WITH SOME INCREASE IN FORWARD SPEED. ON THE FORECAST TRACK THE CENTER OF ISAAC SHOULD MAKE LANDFALL IN HAITI SOON…MOVE NEAR OR OVER EASTERN CUBA TODAY…AND MOVE NEAR THE NORTH COAST OF CUBA TONIGHT  AND APPROACH THE FLORIDA KEYS ON SUNDAY.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 60 MILES PER HOUR WITH HIGHER GUSTS.  SOME STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST AFTER ISAAC MOVES OVER EASTERN CUBA LATER TODAY…ISAAC IS EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE ON SUNDAY.

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 230 MILES MAINLY NORTHWEST AND NORTHEAST OF THE CENTER.

INAGUA, MAYAGUANA AND GRAND TURK ARE CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS. ON THE PROJECTED TRACK, TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS WILL SPREAD INTO ACKLINS, CROOKED ISLAND, LONG ISLAND, RAGGED ISLAND, GREATER EXUMA AND RAGGED ISLAND LATER TODAY. HOWEVER, THIS TRACK WILL LESSEN THE THREAT TO THE ISLANDS IN THE NORTHWEST BAHAMAS THAT INCLUDES NEW PROVIDENCE, GRAND BAHAMA, ABACO, ELEUTHERA, BIMINI AND THE BERRY ISLANDS.

GENERALIZED FLOODING IS EXPECTED IN ALL OF THE ISLANDS IN THE WARNING AREAS.

RESIDENTS IN THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS AND SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS SHOULD HAVE COMPLETED PREPARATION FOR THE PASSAGE OF TROPICAL STORM ISAAC. RESIDENTS IN THE CENTRAL BAHAMAS SHOULD RUSH TO COMPLETION PREPARATIONS TO PROTECT OUTDOOR PROPERTIES. ELSEWHERE, RESIDENTS SHOULD CONTINUE TO CLOSELY MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF ISAAC IN THE EVENT OF ANY SHIFT IN THE STORM’S TRACK AND INTENSITY.

SMALL CRAFT OPERATORS IN THE WARNING AREAS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT AND ENSURE THAT THEIR VESSELS ARE SAFELY MOORED.  

THE NEXT ALERT ON TROPICAL STORM ISAAC WILL BE ISSUED AT 9AM EDT SATURDAY.

Sigma Bahamas in the news ...

After a sucessful steakout, the Delta Epsilon Sigma chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., organizers talk to the local news about how the organization impacts the community. 

VIDEO: FLAG FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

The Bahamas Flag Football League Semi-final highlights: 

LADIES 
Lady Spartans Def. Lynx 6 - 0 4OT
G-Fit Pink Foxes Def. Lady Raiders 20 - 0

MEN
Spartans Def. Predators 13 - 7
Ravens Def. Lions 15 - 14

CHAMPIONSHIP SET FOR SUNDAY JULY 22, 2012 

Championship Games have been set 
Womens
2:00 PM - Lady Spartans vs. G-Fit Pink Foxes 
Mens 
4:00 PM - Spartans vs. Ravens 

Ages 0-12 - free admission 
Ages 13 - 18 - $1 admission
Ages 18+ - $2 admission

Bahamian IQ Tested .....

I know you have been hearing about it. Here's the ZNS news story from last night on National Pride IQ. Check further down for the REAL ANSWERS.

NATIONAL SYMBOLS!!!!

From The Bahamas Libraries Webpage

The Lignum Vitae - The National Tree of The Bahamas 

The Lignum vitae, meaning tree of life, is from the genus Guaicum (caltrop family or Zygophyllaceae) and is the National Tree of The Bahamas.

The Lignum Vitae - The National Tree of The Bahamas

 The extremely hard and heavy self-lubricating wood is especially adapted for bearings or bushings of propeller shafts on steamships, and also serves for bearings in steel mills, for bowling balls, and pulleys.

For many years, dating back to World War II, shipments of the wood were made from The Bahamas to the United Kingdom and the United States by the old New Providence firm of Duncombe and Butler.

Apart from its industrial uses, the bark of the tree is used for medicinal purposes, and many Bahamians throughout the islands steep the bark and drink it as a tonic for creating energy as an aphrodisiac.




The Blue Marlin - National Fish of The Bahamas 

The blue marlin (Makaira nigricans) is the majestic fish that is found in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, with reports of the largest sizes found in the latter.

The Blue Marlin (The National Fish of The Bahamas) on the reverse of the
100 dollar bill.  This is why the 100 dollar bill is called A BLUE MARLIN.

However, many persons first encounter the fish in Ernest Hemingway's book "Old Man and the Sea." Mr. Hemingway was a frequent visitor to The Bahamas, especially the island of Bimini, where the blue marlin is highly prized among the strong game-fishing community.

 The blue marlin, a relative of the sailfish and swordfish, is easily recognizable for the long "sword" or spike of its upper jaw, its high and pointed dorsal fin, and pointed anal fin. It is said that the fish uses its "sword" to club other fish on which it feeds.

 The marlin's back is cobalt blue and its flanks and underbelly are silvery white. There may be light-blue or lavender vertical stripes on the sides as well. A powerful and aggressive fighter, the blue marlin can run hard and long, sound or dive deep, and leap high into the air in a display of strength.





The Flamingo - National Bird of The Bahamas

The scarlet, long-legged flamingoes are found in three major nesting groups in the West Indian region, Great Inagua being one of them (the others are in Yucatan, Mexico, and Bonaire Island in the Netherlands Antilles.)

The Flamingo (The National Bird of The Bahamas) on
display at the Adastra Gardens. 

The more than 50,000 birds inhabiting 287 square miles of Inagua wilderness are protected by wardens employed by the Society for the Protection of the Flamingo in The Bahamas through the Bahamas National Trust, a statutory body set up in 1959.

 The Roseate or West Indian flamingoes (Phoenicopterus ruber) were formerly also bred in Abaco, Andros, Rum Cay, the Exuma Cays, Long Island, Ragged Island, Acklins, Mayaguana, and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

However, several factors, including action by man, led to a reduction in their number. Charles B. Cory, a curator of birds in the Boston Society of Natural History, wrote at the end of the 19th century that great numbers of young birds were killed before they were able to fly, and many were carried away alive to be sold to passing vessels, on which they died from want of care. Nowadays, thanks largely to action by the government and the National Trust, the flamingo is making a comeback.





The Yellow Elder - The National Flower of the Bahamas

This flower blooms between October and December on a tree that may grow as high as twenty (20) feet.

The Yellow Elder - The National Flower of The Bahamas

The evergreen stands out because of its clusters of brilliant yellow, bell-shaped blossoms.

They are about an inch across and two inches long, with red stripes lightly etched in the corolla. The little bells are held in a five (5) - point calyx, and there are nine (9) to thirteen (13) leaflets composing the odd pinnate leaf. Just before the blooms flare open, bag-like buds pop noisily if squeezed.

WHY THE YELLOW ELDER?

Selection of the yellow elder over many other flowers was made through the combined popular vote of members of all four of New Providence's garden clubs of the 1970s - the Nassau Garden Club, the Carver Garden Club, the International Garden Club, and the YWCA Garden Club.

They reasoned that other flowers grown here - such as the bougainvillea, hibiscus, and poinciana - had already been chosen as the national flowers of other countries. The yellow elder, on the other hand, was unclaimed (although it is now also the national flower of the United States Virgin Islands).

 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OTHER NATIONAL SYMBOLS CLICK HERE AND CHECK OUT THE BAHAMAS LIBRARIES PAGE ON NATIONAL SYMBOLS.

Bizarre perp walk!!!

Two men accused of killing a police are arraigned in court in a bizarre perp walk.

Urban Renewal launched.

The Bahamas government launched Urban Renewal 2.0 on Monday.  It was a major component of the PLP's campaign. 

My fraternity brother saves a life!!!

My fraternity brother (Phi Beta Sigma) Philip Davis rescues a young boy drowning during the holiday weekend in The Bahamas. He really embodies the motto: CULTURE FOR SERVICE & SERVICE FOR HUMANITY! Check out the ZNS NEWS item on the rescue. 


NOTE: If you look hard you can peep his brand. 

VOTE BAHAMAS ....

I really dont care WHO you vote for .. JUST THAT YOU VOTE ... if you dont vote (and you can vote) you dont get to complain when things go wrong .. because you didn't get to make the decision ... THIS IS YOUR RIGHT #BAHAMIANS ... exercise it!!! 

BTW if you DO NOT have your voters card ... you can STILL VOTE .. you just need your Drivers Lic. or your Passport .. and of course you need to know WHICH Polling Division you are in ... and go to the correct one ... and PLEASE I know you all LOVE me ... and dont want to forget my BIRTHDAY but dont write I LOVE CHRIS or HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRIS on your ballot ... in fact WRITE NOTHING ON IT ... JUST YOUR X .... but if you do mess it up .. YOU CAN REQUEST another ballot .. but you have to come out of the booth and ask for it BEFORE putting it in the BOX ...

DID YOU KNOW?????

Did you know you liquor can not be sold on election day when the polls are open?

"All licences issued under the provisions of the
Liquor Licences Act shall be suspended during the hours of
the day on which a poll is being held for a general election
and any person selling or exposing or offering for sale any
intoxicating liquor during such hours shall be deemed to be
so doing while not holding a licence under the provisions
of the Liquor Licences Act. "

Learn more ... check out the The Elections Act HERE. 

Framework of the election: LINK


HERE ARE THE POLLING DIVISIONS FOR NEW PROVIDENCE: 

GET THERE EARLY THOUGH .... JUST IN CASE!!!

NEW PROVIDENCE
Bain & Grants Town
1	College of the Bahamas
2	College of the Bahamas
3	C. R. Walker Secondary School, Blue Hill Road
4	College of the Bahamas
5	College of the Bahamas
6	C. R. Walker Secondary School, Blue Hill Road
7	C. R. Walker Secondary School, Blue Hill Road
8	C. R. Walker Secondary School, Blue Hill Road
9	C. R. Walker Secondary School, Blue Hill Road
10	College of the Bahamas
11	College of the Bahamas
12	C. R. Walker Secondary School, Blue Hill Road
13	College of the Bahamas
14	C. R. Walker Secondary School, Blue Hill Road
Bamboo Town
1	Prince Williams High School, Cowpen Road
2	Carleton Francis Primary School, Seven Hills
3	Carleton Francis Primary School, Seven Hills
4	Prince Williams High School, Cowpen Road
5	Prince Williams High School, Cowpen Road
6	Prince Williams High School, Cowpen Road
7	Prince Williams High School, Cowpen Road
8	Prince Williams High School, Cowpen Road
9	Carleton Francis Primary School, Seven Hills
10	Prince Williams High School, Cowpen Road
11	Carleton Francis Primary School, Seven Hills
12	Carleton Francis Primary School, Seven Hills
13	Carleton Francis Primary School, Seven Hills
14	Carleton Francis Primary School, Seven Hills
Carmichael
1-14	Gerald Cash Primary School, Flamingo Gardens
Centreville
1	Columbus Primary School, Collins Ave. & Wulff Road
2	Columbus Primary School, Collins Ave. & Wulff Road
3	Columbus Primary School, Collins Ave. & Wulff Road
4	Columbus Primary School, Collins Ave. & Wulff Road
5	Centreville Primary, Collins Ave.
6	Columbus Primary School, Collins Ave. & Wulff Road
7	Columbus Primary School, Collins Ave. & Wulff Road
8	Centreville Primary, Collins Ave.
9	Centreville Primary, Collins Ave.
10	Centreville Primary, Collins Ave.
11	Columbus Primary School, Collins Ave. & Wulff Road
12	Centreville Primary, Collins Ave.
13	Centreville Primary, Collins Ave.
14	Centreville Primary, Collins Ave.
Elizabeth
1-12	Thelma Gibson Primary, Elizabeth Estates
Englerston
1	Ridgeland Primary School, Ridgeland Park West
2	R. M. Bailey Senior High, Robinson Road
3	R. M. Bailey Senior High, Robinson Road
4	Ridgeland Primary School, Ridgeland Park West
5	Ridgeland Primary School, Ridgeland Park West
6	R. M. Bailey Senior High, Robinson Road
7	R. M. Bailey Senior High, Robinson Road
8	Ridgeland Primary School, Ridgeland Park West
9	Ridgeland Primary School, Ridgeland Park West
10	R. M. Bailey Senior High, Robinson Road
11	R. M. Bailey Senior High, Robinson Road
12	R. M. Bailey Senior High, Robinson Road
13	R. M. Bailey Senior High, Robinson Road
14	Ridgeland Primary School, Ridgeland Park West
Fort Charlotte
1	CC Sweeting High School, College Ave.
2	St. Francis Joseph Primary School, Boyd Road
3	St. Francis Joseph Primary School, Boyd Road
4	St. Francis Joseph Primary School, Boyd Road
5	CC Sweeting High School, College Ave.
6	CC Sweeting High School, College Ave.
7	CC Sweeting High School, College Ave.
8	St. Francis Joseph Primary School, Boyd Road
9	CC Sweeting High School, College Ave.
10	St. Francis Joseph Primary School, Boyd Road
11	St. Francis Joseph Primary School, Boyd Road
12	CC Sweeting High School, College Ave.
13	CC Sweeting High School, College Ave.
Fox Hill
1	Sandilands Primary, Bernard Road
2	St. Augustine's College, Bernard Road
3	St. Augustine's College, Bernard Road
4	St. Augustine's College, Bernard Road
5	Sandilands Primary, Bernard Road
6	Sandilands Primary, Bernard Road
7	Sandilands Primary, Bernard Road
8	Sandilands Primary, Bernard Road
9	St. Augustine's College, Bernard Road
10	St. Augustine's College, Bernard Road
11	St. Augustine's College, Bernard Road
Garden Hills
1	S. C. McPherson, Blue Hill
2	A. F. Adderley, Blue Hill
3	S. C. McPherson, Blue Hill
4	S. C. McPherson, Blue Hill
5	S. C. McPherson, Blue Hill
6	S. C. McPherson, Blue Hill
7	A. F. Adderley, Blue Hill
8	A. F. Adderley, Blue Hill
9	A. F. Adderley, Blue Hill
10	S. C. McPherson, Blue Hill
11	S. C. McPherson, Blue Hill
12	A. F. Adderley, Blue Hill
13	A. F. Adderley, Blue Hill
Golden Gates
1-14	Carmichael Primary, Carmichael Road
Golden Isles
1-13	Anatole Rodgers High School, Faith Gardens South
Killarney
1	St. Paul's Catholic Church, Lyford
2	H. O. Nash Secondary School, Dolphin Drive
3	H. O. Nash Secondary School, Dolphin Drive
4	St. Paul's Catholic Church, Lyford
5	H. O. Nash Secondary School, Dolphin Drive
6	H. O. Nash Secondary School, Dolphin Drive
7	H. O. Nash Secondary School, Dolphin Drive
8	H. O. Nash Secondary School, Dolphin Drive
9	H. O. Nash Secondary School, Dolphin Drive
10	St. Paul's Catholic Church, Lyford
11	H. O. Nash Secondary School, Dolphin Drive
12	Gambier Primary, Gambier Village
13	H. O. Nash Secondary School, Dolphin Drive
Marathon
1	Claridge Primary School, Claridge Road
2	Claridge Primary School, Claridge Road
3	Claridge Primary School, Claridge Road
4	Claridge Primary School, Claridge Road
5	C. I. Gibson High School, Marathon Road
6	C. I. Gibson High School, Marathon Road
7	C. I. Gibson High School, Marathon Road
8	Claridge Primary School, Claridge Road
9	C. I. Gibson High School, Marathon Road
10	C. I. Gibson High School, Marathon Road
11	C. I. Gibson High School, Marathon Road
12	C. I. Gibson High School, Marathon Road
13	C. I. Gibson High School, Marathon Road
Montagu
1	Palmdale Primary School, Bradley Street
2	Queen's College
3	Queen's College
4	Queen's College
5	Palmdale Primary School, Bradley Street
6	Palmdale Primary School, Bradley Street
7	Palmdale Primary School, Bradley Street
8	Palmdale Primary School, Bradley Street
9	Queen's College
10	Palmdale Primary School, Bradley Street
11	Queen's College
12	St. Matthew's Church Hall, Church Street
13	Queen's College
14	Queen's College
Mount Moriah
1	St. John's College, Bishop Eldon Drive
2	St. John's College, Bishop Eldon Drive
3	St. John's College, Bishop Eldon Drive
4	St. John's College, Bishop Eldon Drive
5	Government High School
6	Government High School
7	St. John's College, Bishop Eldon Drive
8	Government High School
9	Government High School
10	Government High School
11	St. John's College, Bishop Eldon Drive
12	Government High School
13	Government High School
14	Government High School
Nassau Village
1	Cleveland Eneas Primary, Charles Saunders Highway
2	Cleveland Eneas Primary, Charles Saunders Highway
3	BTVI, Old Trail Road
4	Cleveland Eneas Primary, Charles Saunders Highway
5	Cleveland Eneas Primary, Charles Saunders Highway
6	Cleveland Eneas Primary, Charles Saunders Highway
7	BTVI, Old Trail Road
8	BTVI, Old Trail Road
9	BTVI, Old Trail Road
10	Cleveland Eneas Primary, Charles Saunders Highway
11	BTVI, Old Trail Road
12	Cleveland Eneas Primary, Charles Saunders Highway
13	BTVI, Old Trail Road
14	Cleveland Eneas Primary, Charles Saunders Highway
Pinewood
1	CV Bethel High School, East Street South
2	CV Bethel High School, East Street South
3	Cleveland Eneas Primary, Charles Saunders Highway
4	Cleveland Eneas Primary, Charles Saunders Highway
5	Cleveland Eneas Primary, Charles Saunders Highway
6	CV Bethel High School, East Street South
7	Cleveland Eneas Primary, Charles Saunders Highway
8	CV Bethel High School, East Street South
9	CV Bethel High School, East Street South
10	Cleveland Eneas Primary, Charles Saunders Highway
11	Cleveland Eneas Primary, Charles Saunders Highway
12	Cleveland Eneas Primary, Charles Saunders Highway
13	Cleveland Eneas Primary, Charles Saunders Highway
St. Anne's
1-13	St. Anne's School, Fox Hill Road
SeaBreeze
1-12	Sadie Curtis Primary School, Nassau Village
South Beach
1	Bahamas Academy, Marshall Road
2	Bahamas Academy, Marshall Road
3	Bahamas Academy, Marshall Road
4	CV Bethel High School, East Street South
5	CV Bethel High School, East Street South
6	CV Bethel High School, East Street South
7	Bahamas Academy, Marshall Road
8	CV Bethel High School, East Street South
9	Bahamas Academy, Marshall Road
10	Bahamas Academy, Marshall Road
11	Bahamas Academy, Marshall Road
12	Bahamas Academy, Marshall Road
Southern Shores
1-12	Garvin Tynes Primary School, Alexandria Blvd.
Tall Pines
1-14	Aquinas College, Gladstone Road
Yamacraw
1-13	St. Andrew's School, Yamacraw Road