NASSAU, Bahamas -- Since capturing the attention of the judges as the challenge winner in the first episode of Mission Catwalk season three, Bahamian designer Theodore Elyett has stolen the hearts of Mission Catwalk fans securing the coveted ‘fan favourite’ title for three consecutive weeks.

Elyett emerged as the winner of the popular Caribbean design competition’s first challenge, wowing the judges with his interpretation of a look representing the Caribbean. His winning design was the first of the competition to retail at Lee’s 5th Avenue in Jamaica, which carries reproduced looks of each week’s winning design.

Following episode two, Elyett advanced as the week’s ‘fan favourite’ securing an overwhelming 52% of the votes tabulated in Jamaica by Mission Catwalk sponsor Digicel. The Bahamian designer remains at the forefront of the competition as the show’s ‘fan favourite’ for the third consecutive week securing 37% of the votes. Elyett placed second in episode four which aired May 4, dominating the runway with a risqué look complete with handmade horns in keeping with the challenge theme ‘art on the runway’.

“It's awesome to know that from day one, to date, I've captured the hearts of Jamaican MCW fans!” stated Elyett. “When you think of participating in a reality TV show, you are in the spotlight 24/7 and to know that viewers enjoy watching me showcase my craft and represent my country, it's fulfilling. A good thing to note as well is that these fans not only 'like,' me as a TV personality or a designer, but they seem to also respect my work. That's amazing because it is one thing to be 'liked,' but it's a completely different ball game when you are also respected.”

NASSAU, Bahamas -- Popular local musician Johnnie Christie has formed a new band and has recently released the CD “Johnnie Christie and Floating Boats.”  They are currently in rehearsal for their CD release party to be held at Crazy Johnny’s, East Bay Street, on Saturday, May 18th.

The exciting new self-titled CD contains 13 infectious songs of passionate driving music, including the well-known and iconic “Doctor Man” along with the heartfelt “Will You?”  Both of which are gaining raving fans via airplay on local radio stations, including Y98 and Island FM among others.    

What makes this record release different from most others is that the songs were all recorded over 20 years ago when Johnnie was living and touring in New England with his then band "Floating Boats."

“These are great songs recorded over a couple of years between 1990 and 1992.  In those days there was no iTunes, no YouTube, and not even the Internet as we know it today,” reflects Johnnie.

Floating Boats gathered a following along the northeast coast of the USA, touring extensively from Maine to Washington DC.

NASSAU, The Bahamas – Minister of Tourism the Hon. Obie Wilchcombe welcomed hundreds attending the Radio One Annual One Love Getaway at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island from May 2 to 5, 2013.

“I am so very pleased to have the honour to welcome you here today, to invite you to be a part of our country for the next several days and enjoy all that we have to offer and to share with you all that have made our country so special,” he said.

Radio One is touted as the premier and largest gospel event because it brings together the most noted personalities from that entertainment world for an uplifting experience.

Artists on tap to perform are Mary Mary, Shirley Caesar, Rance Allen Group, Vashawn Mitchell, Kurt Carr, and the Mighty Clouds of Joy, amongst others.

The event is in keeping with the Ministry of Tourism’s thrust toward promoting The Bahamas as a religious tourism market.

Mr. Wilchcombe said it was also wonderful to welcome the guests as the country celebrates its 40^th Independence Anniversary.

NASSAU, Bahamas -- FirstCare Medical Plan, AML Foods, John Bull and Custom Computers donate valuable prizes to winners of the “Autism in The Bahamas: Building Relationships through Understanding” essay contest staged by FirstCare Medical Plan in association with R.E.A.C.H. Bahamas and the Ministry of Education.

The competition encouraged interested students to submit a 300-word essay on the topic to increase local junior and high school students’ social awareness of this neurobiological disorder during April, internationally recognized as Autism awareness month.

“We are overwhelmed with the number of entries received from students throughout The Bahamas,” stated Mario Carey, President of R.E.A.C.H. Bahamas. “Reaching students who are eager to learn about this prevalent disorder significantly bolsters our efforts to increase autism awareness locally.”

More than three dozen junior and high school students from around the Bahamas submitted essays on the topic including students from Nassau, Grand Bahama, Exuma and Acklins. A panel of judges will select three winners in early May.

“AML Foods through our brands, Cost Right, Solomon’s, Solomon’s Fresh Market and Domino’s Pizza is proud to support R.E.A.C.H. Bahamas in their fight to promote Autism Awareness.  It is important for everyone to learn more about this disorder that affects so many Bahamian families,” stated Renea Knowles, VP of Marketing and Communications, AML Foods Ltd.