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BAHAMAS: Jamaal Rolle Featured Artist at Art Fort Lauderdale Show

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#Plantation, FL, March 1, 2019 – USAPAs part of its new marketing strategy to integrate and highlight the culture and people of The Bahamas through innovative story telling, the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation (MOTA) Plantation office teamed up with well-known celebrity artist Jamaal Rolle, at the recent Art Fort Lauderdale Show.

The four-day curated art show, which combined indigenous art from around the world with luxurious waterfront real estate, attracted hundreds of influential, high net patrons.  The show commenced from the Pier 66 where The Bahamas’ booth was prominently and exclusively displayed, allowing patrons an opportunity to interact and register to win a vacation to The Bahamas along with an exclusive art piece painted by Jamaal Rolle.  

Attendees then journeyed along the famed intra-coastal waterway, via water taxis and private yachts, before disembarking at four vacant, multi-million dollar waterfront mansions, which had been converted into floating art galleries, all ready for purchasing.

Award winning and caricature artist Rolle, who is known for his impressive art portfolio and accurate depictions of some of the world’s most recognizable and influential leaders in history, sports, politics and entertainment, used the opportunity at the art show to showcase his newest art form, transformative art landscapes of The Bahamas.

Using acrylic on canvas, Rolle fully transformed his blank art space into captivating, bold and beautifully painted scenes of The Bahamas’ coastal landscapes and iconic waters. 

“The opportunity to engage, entertain and immerse these patrons in the beauty and diversity of The Bahamas, through interactive and transformative art is truly a pleasure and honor that I treasure deeply,” he said.

“The Bahamas is not only phenomenally beautiful. We are a diverse nation, rich in culture and talent, with people who are regarded among the world’s best.  We are not only proud of the numerous awards and accomplishments our destination has received internationally, but we are indebted to these talented and friendly people, like Jamaal, who profoundly but uniquely demonstrate, why it is simply Better in The Bahamas,” said Betty Bethel, Director of Sales at the MOTA, Bahamas, Plantation office.

“The fact that Florida is a mere 50 miles away from The Bahamas along with the endless opportunities this art show brings for us, is just an added bonus,” she said.

About Jamaal Rolle

Jamaal Rolle has produced paintings for the Prince of Wales, Prince Harry, Entertainment Mogul Oprah Winfrey, the first black Academy Award Winner and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient – Sir Sidney Poitier, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas – Perry G. Christie, former American President, Barack Obama and scores of sports and entertainment celebrities including Golden Globe Winner Johnny Depp, NBA Legends/Sports Moguls Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, NBA Champions Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, Business Mogul – Sean P. Diddy Combs, Grammy Award Winner Taylor Swift, Grammy Award Winner Carrie Underwood, NFL Champion and TV Host-Michael Strahan and Civil Rights Activist – Rev. Al Sharpton, just to name a few.

Media outlets from around the world have featured Rolle’s work including Time Magazine, the Washington Post, BBC News, CBS News, People’s Magazine, the Huffington Post among others, which has resulted in him being credited with the title, Celebrity Artist.

About The Islands Of The Bahamas
The Islands Of The Bahamas have a place in the sun for everyone, from Nassau and Paradise Island to Grand Bahama to The Abaco Islands, The Exuma Islands, Eleuthera, Harbour Island, Long Island and others. Each island has its own personality and attractions for a variety of vacation styles, with some of the world’s best golf, scuba diving, fishing, sailing, boating, as well as shopping and dining. The destination offers an easily accessible tropical getaway and the Bahamian dollar is on par with the U.S. dollar. Do everything or do nothing, just remember It’s Better in The Bahamas. For more information on travel packages, activities andaccommodations, call 1-800-Bahamas or visit www.Bahamas.com. Look for The Bahamas on the web on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Press Release: Ministry of Tourism

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Bahamas economic growth

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Rashaed Esson

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The Bahamas’ economy is in good standing according to reports from the Bahamas National Statistical Institute which released the Quarterly Gross Domestic Product Series. They indicate that quarterly GDP trends for 2023 saw increases compared to 2022, a sign of recovery from the Covid 19 pandemic.

The most significant increase was 9.9 percent in the first quarter of 2023, and the industries responsible for the growth include Accommodations and food, construction and Arts.

 

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RBC appoints new Country Manager and Area Vice President for Turks & Caicos 

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RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (“RBC”) is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Kerryl-Lyn King-Henry as Country Manager and Area Vice President (“AVP”), Personal and Commercial Banking, Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI).

In her new role as Country Manager and AVP, King-Henry will take on full responsibility for the bank’s operations, strategy, and development in the TCI market, with a strong focus on solidifying partnerships with the Government, regulatory bodies, and the local community.

King-Henry brings to the role a dynamism influenced by nearly 25 years of industry experience. Prior to her new appointment, she served as AVP of Business Banking in Trinidad and Tobago. She has held progressively senior roles within both personal and commercial banking, as well as various functional units.

King-Henry holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, with a specialization in Leadership, FinTech and Big Data Analysis, in addition to a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Further enriching her professional profile, Kerryl-Lyn is a certified John C. Maxwell Coach, Trainer, Teacher, and Speaker. Her passion for leadership and development is matched by her commitment to community service, as she actively volunteers her time and leverages her professional expertise to mentor and support others. “

Kerryl-Lyn’s extensive experience and proven leadership capabilities make her the perfect choice to lead our operations in the Turks & Caicos Islands,” said Ericka Rolle, RBC’s Managing Director and Vice President, Personal Banking, The Bahamas and TCI.

“Her commitment to excellence, combined with a genuine passion for community engagement, aligns perfectly with our Bank’s purpose of helping clients thrive and communities prosper. We are excited to see the positive impact she will undoubtedly bring to her new role,” she added.

 

 

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Get your laugh on, March On show coming to Turks and Caicos with box office at IGA Friday and Saturday

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Dana Malcolm 

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After resounding success in the Bahamas, hit play ‘March On, The Story of Us’ has been inundated with requests to take their show on the road, and the first location they’ll be hitting is Providenciales Turks and Caicos with tickets on sale this weekend from May 3 to 5.

Magnetic Media spoke to Gea Pierre, playwright, who told us the TCI was a natural first choice for the cast and crew. 

“We started ‘March On’ in November 2023 and it was really an opportunity for us to tell a story, the story of the Bahamas and to encompass the nations that we have an amazing relationship with like the Turks and Caicos,” she continued “We really got a lot of people calling [for the play] from [the TCI], so much so we really had to pay attention.” 

The response to ‘March On’ at home and abroad was overwhelming.

“To say it went well is an understatement, even before we opened we got calls from Canada, from all over the US with people wanting us to come and perform.” 

And take the show on the road they did! Gea and her team have launched “March On: The Tour” and will be in Providenciales to perform on May 10th and 11th. It’s the first of a number of stops which include Nassau and several US locations. 

A ticket booth will be set up from today, Friday May 3 in the foyer of IGA grocery store beginning at 1 p.m. Friday and then again all day on Saturday, allowing residents to purchase with cash. 

Online tickets are available for purchase with credit cards. Then the full team returns on Friday, May 11 for the actual showing at 8 pm and their two showings on Saturday at 4pm and 8 pm. The venue is Brayton Hall, Providenciales under the patronage of Washington Misick, TCI Premier and First Lady Delthia Misick.

Describing the close familial relationships between the TCI and the Bahamas, for many on the crew it will be like coming home Gea told us, for others it will be a treat to visit for the first time, the places that their grandparents described. 

Tickets are only $60 for general seating and $75 for VIP seating. 

Gea maintained that the team wanted to keep the show as accessible to residents as possible.

As for why you should come out and see the play, other than the great price point:

“The way that people have responded to it is non stoplaughter, people have been moved to tears because there’s some emotion. It does not only lend to Bahamians. It’s a family drama, and anyone who’s ever been a part of a family is going to get something out of it, and something moving.”

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