FRIDAY, MAY 24th, 2013
The Ria Georgina May Soiree is a spotlight event and fashion exhibition for Ria Georgina (Kenria Smith). The soiree is designed as an intimate, fancy wine party where you can engage the designer and her pieces for the show. There will be a wine bar, courtesy of Island Wines & Spirits with part of the proceeds going to The Cancer Society of The Bahamas.
Showtime is at 7pm at Doongalik Studios Art Gallery on Village Road - there is no cover charge for this event. Dress code is 'Smart Casual'. Music will be provided by DJ Ampero.
SUNDAY, MAY 26th, 2013
Meet Netica Symonette,
accomplished artist, hotelier, restauranteur and now, author. Doongalik
Studios Art Gallery is pleased to host this informal afternoon of
signing and reading from, "A Girl Called Nettie:" A Memoir of Fate,
Friendship, and Love. This the story of a Bahamian Out Island girl who
dared to reach beyond her circumstances and persisted in moving forward,
against all odds and the prejudices of mankind, to experiences and
successes never imagined.
"Despite the adversity which I faced in accomplishing what I set out to do, the book is truly meant as an inspiration to those generations after me which may feel there is little hope of advancement, achievement or recognition in their own country. Persistence and your own sense of self-worth are critical to your success and accomplishment." - Netica Symonette
"Despite the adversity which I faced in accomplishing what I set out to do, the book is truly meant as an inspiration to those generations after me which may feel there is little hope of advancement, achievement or recognition in their own country. Persistence and your own sense of self-worth are critical to your success and accomplishment." - Netica Symonette
FRIDAY, MAY 31st, 2013
In his second book, Dr.
Jonathan Rodgers offers a long overdue introspective look at critical
aspects of the Bahamian economy and society.
Dr. Rodgers makes the case that, if we continue along the same socioeconomic path of our forefathers, we can only therefore reasonably expect outcomes similar to those achieved in the past. However, we must recalibrate (in many cases...radically) in order to remain relevant and sustainable in the new world order.
Central to our economic recalibration is the necessity to: challenge the status quo, think out of the box, and possess the courage to implement change. To this end, Dr. Rodgers identifies what he sees are the core problems facing the Bahamas today - the pervasive degree of foreign ownership; an under-developed and un-diversified economy, and a weakness in human, institutional, financial and social capital.
To solve these problems, the author argues for a new fiscal plan, a reduction and restructuring of the national debt; tax reform, a new land reform policy, an alternative energy plan and the introduction of a national food security programme.
Dr. Rodgers makes the case that, if we continue along the same socioeconomic path of our forefathers, we can only therefore reasonably expect outcomes similar to those achieved in the past. However, we must recalibrate (in many cases...radically) in order to remain relevant and sustainable in the new world order.
Central to our economic recalibration is the necessity to: challenge the status quo, think out of the box, and possess the courage to implement change. To this end, Dr. Rodgers identifies what he sees are the core problems facing the Bahamas today - the pervasive degree of foreign ownership; an under-developed and un-diversified economy, and a weakness in human, institutional, financial and social capital.
To solve these problems, the author argues for a new fiscal plan, a reduction and restructuring of the national debt; tax reform, a new land reform policy, an alternative energy plan and the introduction of a national food security programme.
