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 NASSAU, Bahamas -- Super salesman Mario Carey looked out at the group gathered at 7am in a meeting room at the British Colonial Hilton knowing that he had only a few minutes to make one of the most important sales of his life -- to persuade an audience of Rotarians who had already given $25,000 to create the first specially equipped classroom for pre-school age children with autism to reach into their pockets again to salvage financially strapped autism support organisation R.E.A.C.H. and the upcoming summer camp.
"We get no money from government and all of our services are provided for free," said Carey, president of R.E.A.C.H. "Autism is the fastest growing developmental disorder. It increased 78% in the last six years and right now affects one in every 88 births, according to a 2012 report by the Centre for Disease Control. One in every 56 boys born in the U.S. today is diagnosed with autism, whether it is high-functioning Asperger's or a child who is so socially challenged that he does not communicate and lives in a solitary world that we cannot even imagine," said Carey, whose own son, Cole, now 16, has Asperger's.
"Cole is the reason I am up here today. He is my inspiration. I am among the fortunate," he continued. "I can afford the extra care, the special school where Cole is now and is doing fabulously well. But most parents of autistic children in The Bahamas are poor. That is why all our services are free, our education, camp, counselling, weekly support groups, the expert we bring in to train teachers and caregivers. We have trained more than 300 this year in Nassau and Freeport, thanks in part to your help from Rotary. We pay all those expenses, airfare, hotel room, and they give of their time for free because they see the need. Most parents in The Bahamas can't afford to pay and we don't want to do anything to discourage them. We want them to know there is help, support, there is a camp in the summer where these children who can't go to any other mainstream camp -- not the police camps or church camps or private camps -- can go."
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 MARSH HARBOUR, Abaco -- In only it's second instance, the 2013 event held in March more than doubled it's participation from the inaugural year. 185 eager athletes and families competed from across North America and the Bahamas, selling out the event host, the Treasure Cay Beach, Marina & Golf Resort. Participants competed in a 1-mile open water swim, Sprint and Olympic triathlons, and a 5k/10k fun run/walk. Cheer Bahamas also put on a Junior Cheer Clinic for the spirited youth.
Friends of the Environment, a local non-profit environmental organization devoted to preserving Abaco's fragile environment and working towards a more sustainable future, was one of the beneficiaries of the event.
Two members of their staff, Kristin Williams and Lindsey McCoy, also competed in the events. For the second year, FRIENDS' was able to team up with event sponsor Cycles Unlimited to hold a raffle for a Jamis bicycle, which raised over $700 for the charity. The Great Abaco Family Fitness Weekend also donated $750 to the organization, raising close to $1500 in funds.
The other beneficiary of the event was the Rotary Club of Abaco, a local and international volunteer organization that provides support for many programs throughout Abaco.
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Submitted by D'Asante Beneby
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 NASSAU, Bahamas -- WOMEN ON THE R.I.S.E is a celebration of women advancing throughout our country encouraging us to Reflect. Inform. Support. Empower. Our unique symposium is free and open to the general public and affords us the collective opportunity to engage one another. We extend a special invitation to all women to join us as an impressive and diverse roster of speakers will explore:
- Me, Version 1.0 (Self Image & Self Perception)
- Unity Among Women (Political Power & Social Change)
- The Promise in Our Purpose (Purpose & Holistic Development)
- Wealthy Women (Economic Empowerment)
- Whole & Healthy; Mind, Body & Spirit (Mental, Physical, Spiritual Health)
- The POWER of WOMEN
2013 heralds the 50th year that the Eta Psi Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated has provided exceptional service throughout communities in Nassau, Bahamas. Eta Psi Omega blossomed as the vision of four phenomenal women and since then, we have supported innumerable environmental, economic, health and women's empowerment initiatives both locally and internationally. During this celebratory year, we will continue to engage and service our community and take this opportunity to connect with you as a civic partner.
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 SEYMOUR’S, Long Island – The Ministry of Tourism and its partners have come together to further heighten the awareness of the invasive venomous Lionfish in Bahamian waters and steps to eliminate its impact on local species. One such avenue is the Lionfish Hunt II, a competition and cook-off between local fishermen and chefs, held May 17 to 18, 2013 at Seymour’s Dock.
A predominately fishing economy, the island, which is 90 miles long and four miles wide, is split by the Tropic of Cancer. It is noted for the famous Dean’s Blue Hole and steep rocky headlands. A concerted effort has been launched to heightened the presence of the Lionfish which has been sighted following the passage of the devastating Hurricane Andrew in 1992.
The Department of Marine Resources has classified the Lionfish as an invasive alien species outcompeting and preying on commercially and ecologically important marine species. And, the best way to manage the species is to eat it. Hence the two-day hunt and cook-off explored the hunting, handling, cleaning and eating of the Lionfish, which is proving to be quite the delicacy.
Approximately 270 fishes were caught, the largest up to 16 inches in size. Organiser and fisherman Charles Knowles and Frederick Arnett, Assistant Fisheries Officer at the Department of Marine Resources donned impenetrable gloves and spearheaded the handling and cleaning of the catch which was fillet and shared amongst the restaurants involved in the cook-off.
Chefs from Cape Santa Maria and Stella Maris Resort prepared the fish in a variety of dishes such as fish cakes garnished with locally gown pineapples, and stir-fried Lionfish in a tropical Thai curry sauce also with freshly grown pineapples.
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Submitted by D'Asante Beneby
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NASSAU, Bahamas -- In collaboration with the Eta Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Filmmaker Marion Bethel will be presenting her documentary film, Womanish Ways, Freedom, Human Rights and Democracy: The Women's Suffrage Movement in The Bahamas 1948 - 1962.
Showtimes:
Wednesday May 29th 2013 7pm
Thursday May 30th 2013 7pm
Galleria Cinemas, JFK Location
Admission $10 Adults, $7 Students
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