December 06, 2012
November 30, 2012
November 26, 2012
BTC Cell Phone SIM Card Update
Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is now updating their information for all accounts on file with existing cellular phone users, and requiring existing users to sign a new terms and conditions agreement. If you just purchased a SIM card from whoever had them for sale, they will no longer work until you visit the BTC office and register the account.
In order to purchase a new SIM card for BTC you must now show photo identification. So on entering the Bahamas your phone might not work until you visit their office with the ID and if you have been putting money on your account to keep your number active you will still have to go into a BTC office before your phone will work after December 1, 2012. This applies to data SIM cards also. Here are links to the new terms and conditions and the application for prepaid service pages.
http://www2.btcbahamas.com/Policies_Procedures_and_Complaints/pdf/BTCGeneralTermsAndConditions.pdf
http://www2.btcbahamas.com/Policies_Procedures_and_Complaints/pdf/applications/WirelessPrepaidServicesOffering.pdf
In order to purchase a new SIM card for BTC you must now show photo identification. So on entering the Bahamas your phone might not work until you visit their office with the ID and if you have been putting money on your account to keep your number active you will still have to go into a BTC office before your phone will work after December 1, 2012. This applies to data SIM cards also. Here are links to the new terms and conditions and the application for prepaid service pages.
http://www2.btcbahamas.com/Policies_Procedures_and_Complaints/pdf/BTCGeneralTermsAndConditions.pdf
http://www2.btcbahamas.com/Policies_Procedures_and_Complaints/pdf/applications/WirelessPrepaidServicesOffering.pdf
November 22, 2012
Staniel Cay Yacht Club Holiday Event Schedule
SCYC invites you to celebrate the holiday season, "Island Style"! Come experience a truly unique – and incredibly fun events in the Exuma Cays.
Dec. 24th – Monday, Children’s Christmas Party
Dec. 25th – Tuesday, Special Christmas Dinner 7:00 pm, SCYC
Dec. 27th – Thursday, Commodore’s Ball 5:00 pm, SCYC
Dec. 28th – Friday, Annual Long-Drive Contest and Happy Hour 4:00 pm, SCYCD
Dec. 29th – Saturday, Annual SCYC Pirate Party 7:00 pm, SCYC
Dec. 30th – Sunday, Captains’ Cocktail Party & Pre-Race Briefing for A-Class Challenge 3:00-6:00 pm, SCYC
Dec. 31st – Monday, New Year’s Eve Events 10:00 am, A-Class SCYC
New Year’s Eve Celebration 7:00 pm, SCYC Jan. 1st –Tuesday, New Year’s Day Events10:00 am, Annual Cruising Regatta
November 12, 2012
Battle 4 Atlantis 2012 - NCAA Basketball
http://www.atlantis.com/promotions/battle4atlantis/battle4atlantis.aspx
#Battle 4 Atlantis 2012, scheduled for November 22-24, is expected to feature another outstanding field, setting the stage for the Louisville Cardinals to headline the eight-team group, which also includes the Duke Blue Devils, Memphis Tigers, Minnesota Golden Gophers, Missouri Tigers, Northern Iowa Panthers, Stanford University Cardinal and Virginia Commonwealth Rams.
#The event will be televised live from the 3,900-seat arena at the famed Atlantis resort on Paradise Island on AXS TV and NBC Sports Network.
#The eight teams in the 2012 Battle 4 Atlantis field combined have more than 160 NCAA post-season appearances.
#The Battle 4 Atlantis first game brackets beginning on November 22 are as follows:
#Game 1: Missouri vs. Stanford (live at 1pm ET on AXS TV)
#Game 2: Duke vs. Minnesota (live at 3:30pm ET on AXS TV)
#Game 3: Memphis vs. VCU (live at 7pm ET on NBC Sports)
November 08, 2012
$300 Instant Air Credit Extended
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism has extended their $300 instant air credit.
Now is the perfect time to plan your Christmas, New Year's or Valentine's getaway to The Islands Of The Bahamas.
Now is the perfect time to plan your Christmas, New Year's or Valentine's getaway to The Islands Of The Bahamas.
From the exciting nightlife and activities of Nassau and Paradise Island,to the thrilling eco-adventurers of Grand Bahama Island or the amazing beaches on The Abacos,Bimini,Cat Island,Eleuthera and Harbour Island,The Exumas or Long Island,your choice of tropical escapes await.
Book six nights or more by November 12, 2012,and receive $300 instantly.Travel must be completed by February 28,2013.
Book six nights or more by November 12, 2012,and receive $300 instantly.Travel must be completed by February 28,2013.
Upcoming Events
Nassau1) To Sir Sidney With Love - November 2-3,2012
2) Jennifer Hudson Live - November 3,2012
3) Showboats International Boys & Girls Clubs Rendezvous - November 8 - 10, 2012
4) Bahamas Speed Week Revival - November 24 - December 2,2012
5) 9th Annual Bahamas International Film Festival - December 6 - 9,2012
6) 2012 Atlantis Crown Invitational Men & Women Gymnastics - December 14 - 16
Freeport
1) Fashion and The Beats - Port Lucaya Marketplace - November 17,2012
2) New Year's Day Junkanoo Parade - January 1,2013
November 07, 2012
Grand Bahama Auto Show - Saturday November 10th
Brand Bahama Auto Show Saturday, November 10th from 10am - 7pm at the CIRCLE MALL
Meet with local car dealers, local banks, insurance companies and others who will be on site offering great deals just for you. PLUS, enjoy all the wonderful food, shops and a great FUN kids playroom.
Meet with local car dealers, local banks, insurance companies and others who will be on site offering great deals just for you. PLUS, enjoy all the wonderful food, shops and a great FUN kids playroom.
November 06, 2012
Abaco Christmas Festival - Nov. 8
'Christmas in the Bahamas' is the theme for this year's Abaco Christmas Festival. Organisers are hoping for another professionally produced and fun-filled festival with food, arts and crafts, competitions and activities to keep children entertained. It’s due to be held on Saturday, December 8 from 11am to 10pm at BAIC Park in Marsh Harbour, Abaco. The Christmas float parade and dog parade contests that were both crowd pleasers in previous years are being reintroduced.
Sign up now for the contests through Abaco Tourist Office. Cash prizes will be presented to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners and judging will be based on creativity and who can best execute the festival’s theme. Other highlights include the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, gift presentation by Santa Claus, Junkanoo Parade, and a host of other activities. All persons who are interested in becoming a vendor or wish to obtain further information on the festival can do so by contacting the Abaco Tourist Office at (242) 367 3067.
Green Turtle Club - When Turtles Fly Package
Visit the Green Turtle Club and take advantage of their "When Turtles Fly" package.
www.greenturtleclub.com
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November 04, 2012
November 03, 2012
Daylight Savings Time Ends November 4th
Daylight Saving Time will end on Sunday, 4th November, 2012 at 2:00 a.m.
At that time, Eastern Standard Time will commence and will continue until 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, 9th March, 2013.
Remember to "Fall Back" and set your clock back one hour when you go to bed on Saturday night.
November 02, 2012
THE SIDNEY POITIER BRIDGE
THE bridge to Paradise Island was officially named after renowned Oscar-winning actor Sir Sydney Poitier today.
#Hundred of spectators witnessed the unveiling of a plaque that will be placed on an obelisk just to the west of the bridge.
#Mr Poitier during his brief remarks reminded the school children who came for the ceremony that they are the future of the country.
#Prime Minister Perry Christie call Mr Poitier the "most famous Bahamian in the whole wide world".
#"Indeed he is the most globally famous Bahamian of all times," said Mr Christie.
#"But it’s not because of his fame that we’re re-naming this bridge for Sir Sydney. Rather, it’s because of the great things that he has done, both on the screen and off the screen, throughout his life."
Cable Bahama Update - 100% Restored Everywhere But Long Island
All areas are 100% restored on all major islands and communities in the Bahamas with one exception.
Long Island is currently 68% restored; the outstanding areas not yet returned to a fully functioning state are being affected by two fiber optic cable breaks.
Technicians continue to work in Long Island, and these cables are expected to be repaired and services will be completely restored this week.
October 31, 2012
Grand Bahama Conchman Triathalon - Saturday Nov. 3, 2012
Registration and race packet pick-up at
The Manor House, The Grand Lucayan
Thursday Nov 1st, 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Friday Nov 2nd, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Pre Race Meeting at 7:30 pm Friday
Pre-register online at conchman.com
The Manor House, The Grand Lucayan
Thursday Nov 1st, 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Friday Nov 2nd, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Pre Race Meeting at 7:30 pm Friday
Pre-register online at conchman.com
Grabber's Halloween Costume Party!!!
Don't miss the Halloween Costume Party on Saturday November 3, 2012 at 8:00pm.
You will not want to miss it!
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October 30, 2012
BTC - 95 Percent Restored
#Most of BTC’s services, with the exception of Sandy Point, Abaco and parts of Grand Bahama have been restored. The vast majority of the remaining problems are related to ongoing commercial power outages and localised outages.
#The only two challenged areas were Sandy Point, Abaco and Grand Bahama.
#“In Sandy Point flooding at the BTC office has made that system inoperable. Sandy Point and Moore’s Island have about 400 customers which represent about four per cent of Abaco’s total customer base. We are happy to report that the remainder of the island’s network is up and running, with only a few minor issues,” said Sawyer.
#“In Grand Bahama, from initial assessments there was minimal damage done to BTC’s outside plants. Most of the outages experienced by customers were due to commercial power outages – which have affected the outdoor equipment. There are also some reports of dropped wires, which are resulting in some localised outages,” he said.
#BTC reported full system restoration in the South East Islands; Bimini and the Berry Islands; Andros; Eleuthera; Exuma – with the exception of Williams Town, Farmers Cay and Musha Cay; Cat Island with the exception of the Cove and Gaitors and Long Island except Salt Pond – which was among the hardest hit islands.
#Customers are advised that there are localised outages in some areas. There is also the potential for future outages over the next 3-5 days as some cables that were damaged in the storm may eventually malfunction due to erosion or stress. In cases where power outages persist, technicians will have to do another assessment once power is restored to check for further faults.
#Antennas on several sites must also be realigned.
'Business as usual' for Family Island Hoteliers
'Business as usual' for Family Island hoteliers | The Tribune
FAMILY Island hoteliers said it was back to business following Hurricane Sandy, with several executives telling Tribune Business their properties had not sustained any major damage.
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October 29, 2012
Grand Bahamas Airport Is Open
Grand Bahamas airport as well as Stella Maria, The Bight and Arthur's Town are open after Hurricane Sandy.
BTC - "No Full Assessment Of Disruptions Until All Power Is Restored"
"A FULL assessment of how Hurricane Sandy contributed to the disruptions of the country’s telecommunications services cannot be completed until the Bahamas Electricity Corporation restores full electrical power, a BTC official said yesterday."
Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) indicated yesterday that assessment teams of about 32 employees have been dispatched around the country for restoration and assessments.
The network in the Abacos appears to have received the most serious damage, however, reports are still coming in from Grand Bahama that also appears to have sustained significant damage.
Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) indicated yesterday that assessment teams of about 32 employees have been dispatched around the country for restoration and assessments.
The network in the Abacos appears to have received the most serious damage, however, reports are still coming in from Grand Bahama that also appears to have sustained significant damage.
Bahamas Electricity Co. Update
The Bahamas Electricity Co. (BET) reports that they are expecting power to be restored to all consumers in New Providence by Tuesday, but the same will not be the case for some Family Island Consumers.
According to BEC, electricity has been fully restored in Acklins, Andros, Bimini, Exuma, Long Cay, Rum Cay ans San Salvador. Additionally, electricity has been restored to 80 percent of Abaco consumers, 60 percent of Cat Island consumers, 60 percent of Eleuthera consumers, 85 percent of Long Island consumers and 90 percent of Ragged Island consumers.
According to BEC, electricity has been fully restored in Acklins, Andros, Bimini, Exuma, Long Cay, Rum Cay ans San Salvador. Additionally, electricity has been restored to 80 percent of Abaco consumers, 60 percent of Cat Island consumers, 60 percent of Eleuthera consumers, 85 percent of Long Island consumers and 90 percent of Ragged Island consumers.
Grand Bahama Power Co. - Update 3
Grand Bahama Power Company has advised the public that they continued to work diligently through the night and again first thing this morning on their restoration efforts. As of 11:30 pm last night they were able to restore power to approximately 70% of their customers.
Their Command Centre will remain open and fully staffed to address customer issues and their crews are continuing to work hard on restoring power to those still affected.
Their Command Centre will remain open and fully staffed to address customer issues and their crews are continuing to work hard on restoring power to those still affected.
October 28, 2012
October 27, 2012
ALL WARNINGS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED FOR THE BAHAMAS
The Government of the Bahamas has Discontinued all Tropical Storm Warnings as Hurricane Sandy moves Northward to the US.
October 26, 2012
RESCUE ON GRAND BAHAMA & GREEN TURTLE CAY
The Bahamas Press is reporting authorities are at this hour attempting to rescue three persons in the Eastern District from their home which is now flooded. The road is impassable in that part of Grand Bahama and the weather is at this hour going downhill.
Bahamas Press is also reporting that residents of Inside Town on Green Turtle Cay have homes underwater and the entire island is flooded.
Bahamas Press is also reporting that residents of Inside Town on Green Turtle Cay have homes underwater and the entire island is flooded.
BTC HURRICANE UPDATE #7
BTC teams have also begun initial assessments in the hurricane affected Islands. Officials from the telecommunications company are already assessing the network in the South Eastern islands to see how the network may be affected. Initial reports indicate minimal disruptions and damage.
Meanwhile initial reports of outages and damage are continuing to come in due mainly to prolonged power outages.
In Cat Island reports indicate that landline, internet and cellular services have all been affected. Technicians are looking to have a significant amount of services restored by this afternoon. In Knowles’ there are reports of two broken poles which have damaged a fiber cable. Services will take some time to restore. A team is being dispatched from New Providence to assist.
Eleuthera is experiencing an island wide commercial power outage, which has resulted in landline disruptions in Palmetto Point, Banana Beach, Rainbow Bay, Gun Point, Gaulin Cay, Princess Cay, Cape Eleuthera, Current, Current Island, Governor’s Harbour Airport, Rocksound, Windemeir Island, and Gregory Town. Cellular service throughout the island has also been affected.
All Long Island cell sites are down except in Simms, Deadman’s Cay and Clarence Town. The island is still experiencing an island wide commercial power outage which has disrupted landline service from Deadman’s Cay to Alligator Bay. Militant to Cape Santa Maria is also out of service. Landline services are available from Deadman’s Cay to Gordons.
Exuma’s Airport and surrounding areas, including Moss Town, are experiencing disruptions in landline service due to a commercial power failure.
Exuma and Ragged Island are also experiencing mobile disruptions due to a commercial power outage.
New Providence is experiencing landline and internet disruptions on East Bay Street (West of Mackey Street to Church Street) Flamingo Gardens, Miller’s Heights, Faith Gardens, Emerald Coast, Cow Pen Road, Gladstone Road, Jackaranda, Canon Pugh, Unison Road, Tropical Gardens, Royal Beach Estates, The Lakes, Sunset Park, and Faith Avenue – all due to a commercial power outage.
Cell sites in Prince William, Millennium Gardens, Perpall Tract and Blue Hill Road are down.are down.
Meanwhile initial reports of outages and damage are continuing to come in due mainly to prolonged power outages.
In Cat Island reports indicate that landline, internet and cellular services have all been affected. Technicians are looking to have a significant amount of services restored by this afternoon. In Knowles’ there are reports of two broken poles which have damaged a fiber cable. Services will take some time to restore. A team is being dispatched from New Providence to assist.
Eleuthera is experiencing an island wide commercial power outage, which has resulted in landline disruptions in Palmetto Point, Banana Beach, Rainbow Bay, Gun Point, Gaulin Cay, Princess Cay, Cape Eleuthera, Current, Current Island, Governor’s Harbour Airport, Rocksound, Windemeir Island, and Gregory Town. Cellular service throughout the island has also been affected.
All Long Island cell sites are down except in Simms, Deadman’s Cay and Clarence Town. The island is still experiencing an island wide commercial power outage which has disrupted landline service from Deadman’s Cay to Alligator Bay. Militant to Cape Santa Maria is also out of service. Landline services are available from Deadman’s Cay to Gordons.
Exuma’s Airport and surrounding areas, including Moss Town, are experiencing disruptions in landline service due to a commercial power failure.
Exuma and Ragged Island are also experiencing mobile disruptions due to a commercial power outage.
New Providence is experiencing landline and internet disruptions on East Bay Street (West of Mackey Street to Church Street) Flamingo Gardens, Miller’s Heights, Faith Gardens, Emerald Coast, Cow Pen Road, Gladstone Road, Jackaranda, Canon Pugh, Unison Road, Tropical Gardens, Royal Beach Estates, The Lakes, Sunset Park, and Faith Avenue – all due to a commercial power outage.
Cell sites in Prince William, Millennium Gardens, Perpall Tract and Blue Hill Road are down.are down.
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