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U.S. Charg dAffaires Usha Pitts unfurls the Pride Flag at her residence off of Lake Cunningham | Nassau, The Bahamas | June 1, 2022 (Photo Credit: U.S. Embassy Nassau)

By Brian A. Nichols

Brian A. Nichols is the Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs at the United States Department of State

When my grandparents emigrated to the United States from Barbados, they didnt know if they would manage to make a life for themselves in the U.S. They certainly never imagined their grandchild would grow up to become an American diplomat, and eventually return to Barbados as an official representative of the United States. In May, during my visit to Barbados and The Bahamas, the symbolism of traveling as an African American diplomat to a majority Black country lifted my spirits. Many other African American diplomats have had this experience too. Many Black Americans diplomats or otherwise are transported by the feeling of freedom and security that comes from circulating in a country where the majority of the people look like us. However, landing on the soil where my ancestors toiled, in the place that they loved, where people I saw on the street might be distant relatives, felt particularly exhilarating.

And yet, I am eternally grateful for my grandparents decision to move to a country made up of people with roots from all over the world, of fellow Americans who look nothing like me, and those who do. I love the diversity of the United States of America even though the scars of my countrys original sin the sin of slavery continue to regularly reopen, including recently when a white supremacist gunned down ten Black shoppers and employees at a supermarket in Buffalo. Two years earlier, millions of other Americans and I witnessed in shock and grief the final eight minutes of George Floyds life in Minneapolis. And before him, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Emmitt Till, and too many more.

Because of my certainty that our diversity strengthens my country, I celebrate my decision to represent the United States as an American diplomat. After I worked my way up the ranks, President Biden appointed me Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs last year, making me one of the highest-ranking Black diplomats in the Biden-Harris Administration.

I oversee U.S. policy toward and partnerships with 34 countries in the region, thirteen of them in the Caribbean. One thing all thirteen U.S. embassies in the Caribbean have in common this June: They will all demonstrate their support of LGBTQI+ Pride Month.

The history of the rainbow flag is tied to gay California politician Harvey Milk, who challenged a friend to come up with a symbol celebrating the diversity of the gay experience. When Milk was assassinated in 1978, demand for the flag and protections for LGBTQI+ people increased. The flag came to symbolize LGBTQI+ pride, and in 2015, the colors of the rainbow flag lit up the exterior of the White House to commemorate the legalization of same-sex marriage in all 50 U.S. states.

Although born of tragedy, the murders of Harvey Milk and George Floyd both advanced social movements that broadened the way Americans think about human rights. Supporters of these movements LGBTQI+ Pride on the one hand, Black Lives Matter on the other insist that the government give all citizens equal treatment under the law. And for persons who embody both Black and LGBTQI+ identity, these movements are inextricably linked. And so, the rainbow represents not just Pride Month, but also a shared understanding that LGBTQI+ rights are human rights. The racist murder of Black Americans is as reprehensible as the bias-driven murders of LGBTQI+ individuals. In all such cases, they are hate crimes. This is why our U.S. embassies display this symbol proudly, to recognize universal, indivisible human rights.

The Summit of the Americas reinforced that we must all work together to overcome our shared challenges. Embracing the strength of our diversity will allow us to create a better future for everyone. President Biden, Secretary of State Blinken, and I, along with millions of Americans, believe that racism, discrimination, homophobia, and transphobia are equally intolerable, and we work to eliminate them all, both at home and around the world.

By U.S. Embassy Nassau | 30 June, 2022 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Press Releases

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Star Chef Marcus Samuelsson has quickly won plaudits for his eponymous eatery at the Baha Mar Resort in Nassau.

And now Samuelsson is making another popular addition to the Bahamian food scene: a buzzy new brunch at the beachfront hotspot.

The new weekend brunch at Samuelssons Marcus at Baha Mar Fish + Chop house will run every Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 3 pm, with delicious brunch staples with a Bahamian-inspired twist.

Signature dishes range from the Fried Chicken tower, which features a biscuit, red velvet waffles, crispy bird conch croquettes, bacon and eggs; to Sunday AF, featuring a brioche Berebere Peanut Carmel Corn Strawberry Sorbet, Coconut Sorbet, Fudge Sauce Chocolate Sauce, Chantilly.

Expanding Marcus at Baha Mars offerings to include weekend brunch will not only showcase Chef Marcus Samuelsson and his teams culinary talents but will also further enhance Baha Mars standing as the top culinary destination in the Bahamas, says new Assistant Director of Food and beverage Laura Jacobsen. It is very exciting to bring additional value to our guests through offerings like brunch alongside world-class Bahamian service.

The new brunch comes as the eatery just added another new team member, Executive Sous Chef Christopher Totah, who hails from Port Louis, Mauritius.

Reservations are open to both guests and non-guests of the hotel.

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Abortion will continue to be illegal in The Bahamas for the foreseeable future.

Prime Minister Philip Davis Press Secretary Clint Watson confirmed this during todays post-cabinet media briefing.

If that is something Bahamian people want, they know how to lobby for change. We govern on behalf of the Bahamian peoplethat has not been something expressed by the Bahamian people on a mass scale so its not on anyones agenda, Watson said.

He however noted that this could change in the future as people adopt different beliefs or political views.

The issue of legalising abortion was once again raised in the Caribbean following the US Supreme Courts decision to overturn the landmark Roe vs Wade ruling that legalized abortion nationwide.

Many Caribbean states have strict abortion laws that have few exceptions for rape and incest.

In the Bahamas, abortions can only be performed in cases of foetal deformity, rape or incest, as well as on health grounds.

Anyone who intentionally and unlawfully causes abortion or miscarriage faces a 10-year prison sentence.

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#TheBahamas, June 28, 2022 During the press briefing upon his return from the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Rwanda, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis noted that, as he closely followed the news from The Bahamas the week prior, he was able to candidly exchange views with other leaders at CHOGM about what was happening in The Bahamas, compared to what was happening in their countries.

I was able to learn some of the ways in which they are tackling the same challenges, and some of the ways in which they are creating new opportunities for their people, Prime Minister Davis said, during the briefing in the VIP Lounge of the Lynden Pindling International Airport, on June 27, 2022.

Among those present at the press briefing included Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper; Minister of Health and Wellness, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville; Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister David Davis; Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, the Hon. Myles K. LaRoda; Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle; and Mrs. Ann Marie Davis, of the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister Davis pointed out that, like many other small island states, The Bahamas was being hit by global challenges, which are not of its own making. He said that the activities of larger nations were creating and exacerbating pressures on The Bahamas economy and national development.

Whether its the pollution from the industrialised world that ultimately result in storms like Hurricane Dorian, or the behaviour of authoritarian leaders that cause global instability, CHOGM provided an opportunity to challenge some of those leaders directly, Prime Minister Davis said.

In my contribution to the Business Forum, in which I was one of only a small number of leaders who was invited to make a presentation, I emphatically made the point that none of us will succeed if we try to do things on our own, he added.

It is a similar point I made to the Bahamian people at the start of our administration: that our country will only succeed if we all work together, in partnership, Prime Minister Davis continued. The meetings and discussions we had at CHOGM emphatically reinforced the point: by working together we can achieve so much more than by trying to go it alone.

Prime Minister Davis said that he was happy to report that his Governments international efforts were bearing fruit.

He said: Our voice is being heard. Other countries want to strengthen their relationships with us. Other world leaders and business people want to invest in us. And international organisations want to help us.

We are at an inflection point, a moment when we can see our fortunes changing. We are now in the kinds of discussions where we can not only make our needs known, but have our requests honoured.

Prime Minister Davis noted that the global idea of The Bahamas was shifting, and people wanted to do business with the nation.

This kind of influence and these kinds of outcomes have become possible because of our decision to make our foreign policy work better and harder for us, he said.

For example, the pressure that we have been applying in terms of receiving funding and support to protect ourselves against the impact of climate change, that pressure is yielding results, Prime Minister Davis added. Before too long, we will be able to say more about the specific offers of funding and support that we have received.

In terms of the big picture, theres still a way to go before the polluting countries fulfil their stated obligations; but slowly and surely, The Bahamas is starting to benefit.

Prime Minister Davis pointed out that, at CHOGM 2022, his Government settled formal diplomatic relations with its host, Rwanda, and also with Tuvalu and Gabon.

We are grateful to the President of Rwanda, who conferred special courtesies upon us, he said. On the first day we were there, we were honoured when he invited me to escort him into the opening session, and referred to me, referred to The Bahamas, as his special guest.

The next day we were all deeply moved to visit a memorial in Kigali, the Rwandan capital, paying tribute to the millions who died in the genocide there in 1994, just 28 years ago, Prime Minister Davis added. On that single site alone were buried some 250,000 people, more than half our population. I cannot describe the feeling of walking on such hallowed ground.

To witness some of the horrors of that time, and to now see the modern state which they have since built, prompted tears of sympathy and admiration.

We can take what weve learned and apply it to our own national development, Prime Minister Davis continued. And they are keen to learn from us about how to build their tourism industry.

As so many countries do, they recognise The Bahamas as world leaders in the sector.

Prime Minster Davis noted that his delegation also held a number of meetings with other countries and organisations.

The discussions covered multiple issues, as diverse as the emerging threats of new healthcare challenges, such as microbial infections, and how to secure energy supplies, he said.

We also participated strongly in events developing strategies to improve and promote the rights and welfare of young people and of women.

Prime Minister Davis said that he was proud to see the Office of The Spouse so prominently engaged in the Womens Forum.

Issues especially affecting women in The Bahamas were well-represented, from ways to better and fairer employment, to dealing with issues of gender-based violence, he said.

Prime Minister Davis pointed out that in his delegation with the President of Botswana, they agreed to mutually support each other by Botswana helping The Bahamas to develop its livestock industry, and The Bahamas offering them support, again in developing tourism.

As with so many of the African leaders we met, we recognised in each others faces, people who not only look like us, but people who remind us of specific individuals at home, Prime Minister Davis said. And as the President of Botswana said, they want to reconnect and strengthen ties with our brothers and sisters who were so cruelly taken from us hundreds of years ago.

He has accepted our invitation to attend some of the celebrations surrounding the 50th Anniversary of Independence, and in return, invited us not just to engage in the technical issues of mutual interest, but also to get to know a little of their culture.

If we continue on this path, and succeed in The Bahamas becoming a kind of bridge between the Caribbean and Africa, opportunities for Bahamians and The Bahamas will continue to grow manifold, he added.

Prime Minister Davis said that, in time, he hopes that many more Bahamians could be facilitated to visit, and even work for a while, in some of the countries with whom we share so many ancient ties.

We were pleased to host a dinner for a small number of Bahamians who are already living in Rwanda or neighbouring countries, he said. Travel certainly broadens the mind, and our country will be richer from the kind of exposure these experiences will bring to each of us.

Prime Minister Davis said that, in wider discussions about strategies about managing the economy, dealing with crime, improving housing and access to financial services, better protecting and managing the resources in our oceans and seas, time and again, the voice of the Bahamian people was strongly heard, and people expressed their enthusiasm in working with the nation.

We have already issued a statement on the outcome from CHOGM, he added. We were especially pleased with the re-election of Patricia Scotland as Secretary-General.

Prime Minister Davis noted that The Bahamas played an extremely active role in encouraging others to join the nation in its support. He pointed out that, behind the scenes, over many months, there were efforts by some states to go against convention, and deny automatic re-election of the first female Secretary-General, whom he termed a strong Caribbean woman.

We not only thought it unfair, but have benefitted from several of her initiatives, such as The Commonwealth Blue Charter, Prime Minister said. Their recent Ocean Action report, An Ocean of Opportunity, contains much which can benefit The Bahamas.

I encourage you all to read it.

I also encourage you to read the formal documents which the Leaders produced, including the Final Communique, the Leaders Statement, the Commonwealth Living Lands Charter, the declaration on Sustainable Urbanisation, and so on, he added.

At the moment these documents may seem far away from the struggles which so many of us are facing every day.

But these agreements, they will help to guide and shape our future.

Prime Minister Davis said that if Bahamians wanted to safeguard and protect their tomorrows, then those were the kinds of actions the nation needed to start taking today.

We return home inspired, confident that we have worked hard, productively and well on behalf of The Bahamian people, he said.

And of course, its always good to be home.

PHOTO CAPTION: Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis speaks, on June 27, 2022, in the VIP Lounge of the Lynden Pindling International Airport, at a press briefing upon his return from the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), in Rwanda. (BIS Photos/Eric Rose)

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FOURTEEN-year-old Ellianne Higgs and 16-year-old Joshua Weech emerged as the nations top ranked boy and girl in the Laser (Radial) sailboat class

They have both qualified to represent The Bahamas at the prestigious Youth Sailing World Championships which kicks off early next month in The Hague, Netherlands.

Weech, who sails with The Bahamas National Sailing School/Nassau Yacht Club, has been sailing for seven years.

Prolific in the Optimist class until last year, he won four national championships and also boasts additional national titles in the International 420, Sunfish, Snipe and, most recently, Laser classes.

Weech has, in fact, only been sailing Laser competitively since February of this year since aging-out of the Optimist in 2021.

But he has placed first or second in every event.

Higgs follows a family tradition of sailing. Coming from a long line of world-class sailors, her grandfather and great grandfather were both Olympians and her father also raced at World Championship level multiple times in the Star class.

She has been sailing for four years with The Royal Nassau Sailing Club, beginning in the Optimist in 2018, progressing into the Sunfish and finally into Laser Radial in 2019.

She has finished as the top girl in most of the events that she has participated in locally and also competed in the Laser Mid Winters in Tampa earlier this year, finishing just outside the top 10 in the silver fleet.

Over 450 of the worlds very best youth sailors up to the age of 19 from 69 countries have confirmed their participation in this years Allianz Youth World Sailing Championships.

Competition takes place in windsurfing, kiteboarding, multihull, skiff and one and two person dinghies in male, female and mixed gender fleets.

This is a very prestigious event, seen as a stepping stone to the (adult) Sailing World Championship and a major indicator of future success in the sport.

Almost all current Olympic champions have competed in this event.

We are looking forward to the event in The Hague, said David Graham, CEO of World Sailing.

The combination of a natural beach and the North Sea winds will make for an exciting competition and a true test of sailing skills for the worlds brightest prospects.

This is much more than just a sailing competition. With a daily entertainment and social schedule, the event aims to create lifelong friendships across borders and opportunities to learn from each other.

Weech and Higgs qualified for this event through The Emerging Nations Programme, which aims to narrow the performance gap and promote worldwide competition for countries who otherwise lack the infrastructure to be able to compete with developed nations on a global level.

A two-day training session ahead of the event is provided, along with financial assistance with registration fees and equipment rental. Joshua Higgins from Harbour Island also competed at this event last year in Oman. He had a terrific experience and learned a lot.

The Bahamian sailing duo head off to Europe in a couple of weeks time, with chaperone/ coach Andrew Higgs, Elliannes father. The Bahamas National Sailing School/Nassau Yacht Club wish them all safe travels, smooth sailing, fun times and the very best of Bahamian luck.

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Tom O'Neill didn't know what to think when he got an unexpected email last fall.

The email was from a man who claimed to have found aplane, the oneO'Neill'suncle was in when it crashed during the Second World War. The plane was located off the coast ofNassau, Bahamas.

O'Neill's uncle, Maurice (pronounced Morris) O'Neill was from Halifax. He was one of two people to die after a mechanical failureon a B-26 Marauder on Oct. 17, 1944, during a training exercise.

"It was interesting to hear what happened," said Tom O'Neill, who lives in Villa Nova, Ont. "They didn't talk a lot about it in the family, just that he'd gone down, [they] didn't know the circumstances or why they had not been able to find them."

The discovery of the plane also providedanswers to Joanne Green of Guelph, Ont. Her uncle, Jack Wood, was the other person on the plane.

"My mom didn't like to talk about it," said Green."She was always very upset. So when this started, this has gone from a little bit of family lore to, like, this is real."

The discovery was thanks to Eric Wiberg, a determinedAmerican who lives in Boston. He frequently visits the Bahamas and spent time there growing up.

Last year was a tragic one for him. A nephew who lives in the Bahamas died in a car accident and hismom died after an eight-year battle with cancer.

He found solace in diving and became fixated on finding something he spotted decades ago as a teen.

While out on a friend's powerboat In 1985, he and his best friend came across the wheel from a plane.

"I was mesmerized," he said."Basically, what the hell is a wheel doing on a reef, you know? It really caught my imagination and that question stuck with me."

Wiberg is an author and historian who has published more than a dozen books. One of those books isBahamas in World War II: A Military Chronology 1939-1945.

The Bahamas was an important training ground for pilots during the war, as well as a critical stopping point for aircraft constructed in North America making the journey overseas, saidJeff Noakes,a Second World War historian at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

While it was possible to disassemble aircraft and transport themby ship, that came with problems.

"That takes time and it takes up room on ships that can be used for other things and if the ships get sunk, you lose the aircraft," he said.

As a result, the Bahamas was a popular transit point for Allied aircraft.

Wiberg's book, in part,looks at the more than 100 Royal Air Force crashes that happened on the Caribbean island during the war.

One of those crashes caused the deaths of O'Neill and Wood. The location listed on official military records led Wiberg to believe theplane wheel he spotted in 1985 was from that crash.

"I was just deathly afraid that somebody else would find it and desecrate it and steal," he said.

Engulfed in personal turmoil, he set out to find the plane.

He thought he found it, but his hopes were dashed when aviation experts rebuked him. They told him he'd found the remnants of a Beechcraft plane, not the B-26 Marauder flown by O'Neill and Wood.

It wasn't even the plane he had spotted in 1985.

"My colleagues in Australia and other places rejected me and said, 'You've wasted our time. This is obviously not a B-26. You obviously don't know what you're doing,'" said Wiberg.

He was dejected, but became more determined than ever to find the plane flown by O'Neill and Wood.

While the crash report offered up latitude and longitude, Wiberg's dive in the area turned up unsuccessful.

Eyewitnesses had been consistent that the plane crashed 400 yards (366 metres)from shore. Aided by a reference to where a building was located, Wiberg'sfocus narrowed.

"So if you ... drew a line and you swam that line, eventually you'd find something, right?" said Wiberg.

Over a span of three weeks last November and December, Wibergspent about five hours a day diving around a 1.6-kilometregrid. An accomplished swimmer in his youth, Wibergdove without a breathing apparatus.

Fittingly, he made his breakthrough on Remembrance Day, finding a first piece from the plane, about three kilometresfrom where the official records said the plane would be. In the weeks that followed, he found around 45 pieces belonging to O'Neill and Wood's B-26 Marauder.

"I had done my job," Wibergsaid, fighting back tears.

The diving, done in depths averaging six to seven metres, was physically demanding. The twisting and turning caused by trying to lift wreckage from the sea floorcaused acase of stenosis.

In some cases,Wibergfound the wreckage within three metres from the shore.

The area where he dove is located on the north coast of Nassau, which housesthe Marley Resort and Spa,formerly a vacation home for famed musician Bob Marley.

O'Neill then contacted Green. They had first met several years ago through the research he did for Bahamas in World War II: A Military Chronology 1939-1945. She helped Wiberg connect with Tom O'Neill.

Green is an only child and her mother's only sibling was Jack Wood. Her father did not have any siblings.

Interested in genealogy, she's long tried to find answers about her family's history.

Wiberg's discovery has brought her one step closer to the uncle she never met.

Woodmarried a year or so before he enlisted in the war in 1942 and worked as an assistant manager in the mail order department for Simpsons in Toronto. He had a son, John Jr., who was only 10 months old when Wood died.

"I think it's all about closure, you know, coming full circle," said Green."Someone I didn't know at all, and now I feel like I know him. He was a good guy and that's just great with me."

For Tom O'Neill, the discovery gives him a better understanding of his Uncle Maurice, who lived in south-end Halifax.

Before the war, O'Neillworked in a stationery shop in downtown Halifax with his father. Tom O'Neill believes his uncle planned to return to work there after the war.

Green said her mother was always bothered by the fact no funeral was held for Uncle Jack. She was told it wasn't allowed. The reason why is unclear.

But that will change.

Green plans to go to the Bahamas this fall to have a memorial service in the area where the plane crashed. Wiberg has even lined up a bugler for the occasion.

"Here we are, like, the next generation, us meeting up," said Green."And I hope that we maintain our friendships."

For Wiberg, finding the B-26 Marauder wasn't an action just fuelled by grief. It was an act of family history.

His father was a longtime Swedish consulin the Bahamas. He instilled in his childrenthe value of service to others, especially when they were far from home.

Locating the B-26 Marauder wasn't the rewardit was letting O'Neill and Green know what happened to their uncles.

"I brought them back to life in a small way," said Wiberg.

For Noakes, the Canadian War Museum historian, stories like that of O'Neill and Woodare important to remember.

"These are loved ones who never came home or someone who's always been a picture in a family photo album, so there's obviously that connection," he said.

"It bears tremendous importance for people who have these direct personal connections to these events. It's also important because it is a reminder that the Second World War has this global impact and takes Canadians to locations around the world that people here in Canada right now might not necessarily think of."

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The match Trinidad and Tobago 1-0 Bahamas is over.

Last minutes of the match, Trinidad and Tobago is taking the 3 points at home.

A very clean game with only 3 yellow cards.

Time is running out and the locals are dominating the game at will.

Trinidad and Tobago missed many opportunities to increase its score.

Changes are made in the Bahamas' squad to make them more offensive.

Trinidad and Tobago in turn wants the goal that will increase its lead.

The Bahamas started the second half with the intention of going for the equalizer.

The second half begins.

End of the first half Trinidad and Tobago 1-0 Bahamas.

the last minutes of the first half, Trinidad and Tobago will go into the break with the lead.

The game remains level with a one-goal advantage for the home team.

Trinidad and Tobago has more shots on goal but fails to be effective.

Bahamas also insists and looks for the equalizer in a very close game.

The match drops a little in intensity as Trinidad and Tobago looks to increase its lead.

Little by little, the Bahamas took possession and tried to generate dangerous plays.

Trinidad and Tobago dominated the first few minutes after the goal.

Gooool for Trinidad and Tobago, the scoreboard opens quickly.

Trinidad and Tobago and Bahamas match kicks off

Everything is ready for the start of the match, the two teams are preparing to take the field.

The stadium has a great entrance for the match of the second day of the CONCACAF Nations League, a great game is coming.

The two teams are warming up and preparing for the start of the match.

Both teams are already at the stadium and are getting ready to warm up.

The fans are slowly arriving at the stadium for the start of this CONCACAF Nations League match.

Only Trinidad and Tobago will be without center forward Kevin Molino, one of their top scorers with 48 games played and 16 goals, due to injury, while the Bahamas will be able to count on a full squad for tomorrow's game.

In a few moments we will share with you the Trinidad and Tobago vs Bahamas live scores, as well as the latest information from Hasely Crawford Stadium. Stay tuned to VAVEL Mexico's live minute-by-minute coverage of the match.

4. Bateau, 2. Aubrey David, 11. Garcia, 14. Shannon Gomez, 18. Triston Hodge, 19. Keston Julien, 6. Moses, 23. Paul, 1. Marvin Phillip, 5. Phillips, 15. Rochford. DT: Angus Eve.This is the latest lineup for Trinidad and Tobago.

After defeating St. Vincent and the Grenadines 1-0, the Bahamas will be looking for one more win, but they will not have an easy task, as they will have to visit Trinidad and Tobago in a match that is sure to spark many sparks in the CONCACAF Nations League.

After losing their first match against Honduras 2-1, Trinidad and Tobago will be looking to get out of their slump against the Bahamas in a match that will be vital for their aspirations in the tournament, as they will then have to visit St. Vincent and the Grenadines in another match of great importance for the Central Americans.

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NEWSLong Island Regatta Sets Sail Salt Pond Harbour welcomes sloop sailors and spectators to the Long Island Regattafrom 1 to 4 June 2022. Participants will compete for cash prizes and bragging rights while visitors shop artisan vendors and enjoy authentic food and drinks.

Competition Heats Up on Grand Bahama Island Join members of the Battle Ground Bahamas Yellowfin Tuna Fishing Tournamentfor a second year, from 2 to 4 June 2022, for championship fishing on Grand Bahama Island.

The Annual Pineapple Fest Returns to Eleuthera The sweet taste of summer and homegrown flavours return to Gregory Town, Eleuthera for the annual Pineapple Festfrom 3 to 4 June 2022. In honour of the island's agricultural heritage, festivities include musical entertainment, interactive games, and culinary competitions.

Cat Island Rake 'N Scrape Festival Celebrates Local Music Residents and visitors are invited to the annual Cat Island Rake 'N Scrape Festivalfrom 2 to 4 June 2022. Enjoy live performances by local and national artists, "down home" cuisine, and authentic craft goods.

The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort Marks its 60th Anniversary In celebration of 60 years in The Bahamas, The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort,ushers in a new era of glamour with ultra-exclusive culinary experiences and programming.

PROMOTIONS AND OFFERSFor a complete list of promotions, deals and packages available now for a vacation in The Bahamas, visitwww.bahamas.com/deals-packages.

Atlantis Paradise Island Launches Summer Sale Guests who book four or more consecutive nights at either The Royal or The Coral at Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamasbefore 8 June 2022 earn the fourth night free. The travel window is now through 31 October 2022.

Family Fun Awaits at Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau This summer, book a five-night stay at Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau with the "Fam"tastic Stay & Playoffer to receive a $350 food and beverage credit and unlimited access to the Fins Up Water Park and Parakeets Summer Camp. Travel window is now through 19 November 2022.

Caerula Mar Club and EvoJets debut the Ultimate Wedding Package Caerula Mar Club, a luxury resort on Andros, partners with private jet charter company EvoJetsto offer the Beachfront Bliss in The Bahamaswedding package. Included is VIP roundtrip transportation, three-night accommodations for the couple and bridal party, and ceremony essentials like the wedding cake and bridal bouquet. The booking window is now through 31 December 2022.

ABOUT THE BAHAMASSee why It's Better in The Bahamas at http://www.bahamas.com or on Facebook, YouTube or Instagram.

PRESS INQUIRIESAnita Johnson-PattyBahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation[emailprotected]

Weber ShandwickPublic Relations[emailprotected]

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If you happen to find yourself at a luxury resort in the Bahamas this Thanksgiving (as one does), you can also take in some OSU hoops.

According to a report by college hoops insider Jon Rothstein, Oklahoma State will take part in a multi-team event this coming Thanksgiving weekend at the Baha Mar resort in the Bahaman Islands. Joining the Cowboys in the event are DePaul, UCF and Santa Clara.

Oklahoma State is 7-3 all-time against DePaul with the last matchup ending in a 60-56 OSU win in 2010, but theres a more current Cowboy connection. Former OSU big man Yor Anei played for the Blue Demons last season and is on the current roster.

Oklahoma State and UCF have yet to meet and the Pokes history against Santa Clara is neither lengthy or current. OSU defeated Santa Clara 67-56 in the two schools only meeting back in 1953.

This just adds to an enticing noncon slate for the Pokes. OSU will also take part in the Hall of Fame Invitational in Brooklyn in December, according to a different report, and will face UConn in the Big East-Big 12 Battle. It will also take on Oakland on Nov. 13.

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The Customs Landing Requirement is only delayed. What is needed now are specific, workable recommendations and regular follow-ups by all parties.

1. Create a separate App for Private Pilots Click2Clear was designed for agents of import/export and has too many moving parts.

2. Use Fill-able C7A and ICAO General Declaration forms; pilots are already familiar with these paper documents. Customs can easily extract all the details they need from the online forms.

3. Drop passport data requirement. These are already collected by Immigration

4. Use an easy online payment app for $50 inbound processing fee and $29 departure taxes

5. Drop the threatening $5,000 fine for non-compliance

6. Retain the option of manual submission upon arrival for the few pilots who are not able to use online app; This costs nothing and saves tourism revenues that would otherwise be lost.

May 18: Everyone is blindsided by the unannounced mandate of the onerous Bahamas Customs Click2Clear landing requirement except for the AOPA Bahamas representative who noted he was aware of the intention and had been reaching out to the Bahamas government. He is stonewalled like so many others.

May 21: Bahamas Ministry of Tourism arranges a meeting with Bahamas Customs and the Bahamas Aviation Ambassadors. The outcome was not good. A meaningless nine-day delay and no firm commitment to change anything except perhaps the requirement to upload passport images.

May 22: Caribbean Flying Adventures (CFA) writes to Mark Baker encouraging his direct intervention and also contacts major Bahamas newspapers and key FBO managers around the Bahamas. AOPA receives a ton of emails and calls from Caribbean Flying Adventures member pilots urging action.

MAY 24: Mark Baker responds to CFA with a copy of the AOPA letter to the Bahamas government saying he only recently learned from third partiesof the May 30 implementation. By now, the Bahamas press and the local aviation sector are all over the story and have involved numerous members of parliament to actively challenge the Customs initiative. The AOPA letter was a welcome component of a pressure campaign from all sides.

May 31: Bahamas customs notifies Bahamas Tourism of the decision to indefinitely suspend the application. Bahamas Customs did not copy AOPA nor any of the Bahamas FBOs. Thanks to Bahamas Tourisms Greg Rolle for sharing the good news.

June 1: AOPA issues a press release stating that Mark Baker learned of the problem from his AOPA Bahamas rep, which for whatever reason, is not consistent with his letter to the Bahamas on May 24 that it has come to my attention from third parties. An AOPA spokesman told the Bahamas Tribune Business newspaper that the organization had received many inquiries from private pilots voicing concern about The Bahamas new Click2Clear clearance system. I am not sure of the exact number, but what I can confidently say is that theres been many inquiries.

June 1: CFA sends letter to Mark Baker urging AOPA to present to the Bahamas specific suggestions to simplify the application. On May 22, CFA had also provided AOPA with a detailed recommendation that would radically simplify the process. The CFA recommendations have been picked up by the Bahamas Press but need immediate backing from AOPA and others. Together, we need to insure that Click2Clear, if and when it is reintroduced, provides the Bahamas with the same information it currently receives from paper documents without dragging private pilots through an a tortuous hour of online gymnastics.

For details go to: http://www.CaribbeanFlyingAdventures.com or contact Jim Parker 305-667-6282 or Jim@CaribbeanFlyingAdventures.com.

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