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Submitted by DP&A
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 NASSAU, Bahamas -- Two months after Bahamas Speed Week Revival brought more than 40 classic and modern racing cars to Nassau from around the world, the organization is presenting four local charities with a generous donation raised at the Gala Banquet and Auction of Promises sponsored by Pictet Bank & Trust.
“We are delighted to have contributed to such a successful event,” stated Yves Lourdin, Managing Director of Pictet Bank & Trust. “We hope that The Auction of Promises will serve as a catalyst for similar events in the future that encourage persons to contribute significantly to various local charities.”
News of the donation was unveiled at a press conference and cheque presentation at Government House in the presence of His Excellency Sir Arthur Foulkes, Governor General who served as patron of the Gala Ball and Auction of Prommises. Also present were representatives from Speed Week and the benefitting charities.
“We gratefully thank Bahamas Speed Week Revival for its generous support in assisting Teen Challenge Bahamas to continue empowering the youth of The Bahamas to reach their full God-given potential,” stated Andre Chappelle, Executive Assistant; Teen Challenge Bahamas.
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Submitted by Andre Cartwright
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 FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- After more than a century of service, on January 14th the tall ship, Alexander Von Humboldt sailed out of her homeport of Bremerhaven, Germany, for the last time and set course for the island of Grand Bahama with stops in the Canary Islands and Barbados. A large melancholy crowd of onlookers along with press, radio and television braved the cold winter morning to wave their last farewell to the “Green Lady” as she is fondly known.
On the other side of the world excitement is growing in anticipation of the arrival some two months away. Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, will be the new home of “Alex” where she will host cruise ship passengers, island visitors and residents that want to experience the romance of sailing the way it was in by gone days.
In Germany the ship was used by the German Association for Sail Training (DSST) to introduce young sailors to the century old tradition of sea-faring. So too, in the Bahamas, young men and women will have the opportunity to learn the art of sailing as it was taught and practiced for centuries. The “Alex” gained world-wide recognition when she became the icon of the German Becks Beer Company who featured the ship with the green sails in most of its commercials shown worldwide.
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Submitted by Ingrid Sears
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 NASSAU, Bahamas -- The Minister of Health indicated that non-communicable diseases account for 45% of deaths in the Bahamas. Heart disease (non-communicable) is the number one killer of persons in the Bahamas. The Bahamas Heart Association is the educational arm of The Sir Victor Sassoon Heart Foundation. The Bahamas Heart Association comprises of volunteers who provide their time and services to the following goals:
1. Assist the children in need, in our community with the cost of heart investigations and surgery.
2. Advises the public through the media of all aspects of heart disease, risk factors and preventative care. Speakers and educational material are available to schools, youth groups, service clubs and other public meetings.
The Bahamas Heart Association has scheduled several events during heart month to create awareness to heart disease and to help persons live heart healthy lifestyles.
The events for heart month are:
February 5th – Church Service at Heritage of Redeeming Love Methodist Church
February 11th – Free CPR Classes at SC McPherson School from 10 am to 2 pm
February 16th – Doctor’s Hospital Lecture at 6 pm, with blood pressure checks from 5 pm. Free.
February 17th – Go red for Women day: Free
February 18th – The 48th Annual Heart Ball
February 23rd – The Annual Health Fair at Town Centre Mall from 9 am – 4 pm. Free.
February 23rd - Bahamas Surgical Associates Center / Cleveland Clinic Free Heart Health Seminar at British Colonial Hilton. Reception at 6:30 pm, and seminar starts at
7:00pm.
February 25th – The Annual Fun / Run Walk
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Submitted by Robbin Whachell
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 FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- Aspiring models and singers are asked to attend the screening for the 2012 Supermodel of the Bahamas and Super Talent of the Bahamas competition event. Freeport, Grand Bahama open calls are Friday, February 10th, and Saturday, February 11th, from 12 noon to 5pm at the International Bazaar.
Male / female models should be 15 to 30 years. Males / females ages 6 - 12 years for applications for Little Supermodel of the Bahamas.
Calls were completed last week in New Providence. Persons attending must ages 15 to 30 years of age and wear all black or all white casual attire or a combination of both. Bring a photo, and passport.
Persons that are called back are required to do a photo shoot immediately thereafter and a deposit of entrance fee will be required ASAP. Come out and sign up to win the opportunity of a life time and great prizes. Winners have walked in New York Fashion Week and Miami Fashion Week, among other runways shows.
The competition has already cast in Nassau, and has the following Family Island calls coming up: Eleuthera, Governor's Harbour on February 13th and 14th; Abaco, February 18th; and Exuma on February 24th, 2012.
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Submitted by Alicia Wallace
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 NASSAU, Bahamas -- Over 100 riders have registered for the 7th annual Ride for Hope which will be held on April 14, 2012 in Governor's Harbour, Eleuthera. The registration numbers are climbing every day and donations are rolling in.
Ride for Hope is happy to see corporate teams being formed, and is looking forward to seeing their cool teamkits on the course.
With less than 75 days until the event, it is time to break out the bicycles and start training!
Ride for Hope has put together a Training Schedule for beginner and intermediate cyclists. It is important for riders to train in order to have a fun, safe, and comfortable ride. Riders should be sure to include hills in training sessions as Eleuthera is known for its hills.
Participants from Nassau are encouraged to join JAR Cycling in its weekend group rides.
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