From Pageantry to Parliament: Miss Global Bahamas Contestants Pay Parliament A Visit

Politically Poised: Miss Global Bahamas Director Desiree Tynes-Moss and some of the participants meet Speaker of the House Hon. Alvin Smith after sitting in on a session. The ladies were guests of the Hon. T. Desmond Bannister, Min. of Youth, Sports and Culture who serves as the Patron for the first-ever pageant. (Photo by Arthia Nixon)

Nassau, The Bahamas…In keeping with their theme Ready for The World: A Global Mission, the participants of the first-ever Miss Global Bahamas Pageant made it their mission to learn about their country as they observed the inner workings of the House of Assembly on Wednesday.
The ladies and organization President and Director Desiree Tynes-Moss were the special guests of Member of Parliament for Carmichael, the Hon. Desmond Bannister who serves as the Patron for the historical pageant. The ladies were acknowledged by Speaker of the House of Assembly, the Hon. Alvin Smith from the bench and got the rare opportunity to speak to their Members of Parliament and various Ministers on issues affecting their respective platforms. The Parliamentary visit was preceded by a courtesy call to the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture with Min. Bannister and Permanent Secretary, Archie Nairn in addition to a radio interview.
“I don’t think I recall beauty pageant contestants attending the House of Assembly as a group,” the Speaker noted when speaking with the young ladies. “I am very pleased to see that you have made it your mission to observe this aspect of your country and to meet the Members of Parliament. I admire that your organization is focused on building character rather than external beauty. It speaks highly of what Mrs. Tynes-Moss is achieving by not only empowering young women but by also be an exemplary role model to them.”
Members of Parliament were also given a special invitation to attend the evening gown and talent segment of the competition set for this Sunday at 7pm, during which time the ladies will have the opportunity to speak out issues of a country making the news. Several of the Ministers also promised contestants from their constituencies that they would be attending the event as a show of support.
For more information e-mail info@missglobalbahamas.com or call 242-525-3122.

Miss Global Bahamas Beauties Set For Swimsuit Competition Following Launch and Tour

Historic beauties – The participants of the first-ever Miss Global Bahamas Beauty Pageant pose after their official launch with Regional Director and President for Miss Global Bahamas, Desiree Tynes-Moss and International President Lachau Ramchandani (centre). (Photo by Donald Knowles for MGB)

Nassau, The Bahamas…Fresh from their island hopping tour of historic San Salvador and the pink sand beach of Harbour Island, the stunning ladies of the first-ever Miss Global Bahamas beauty pageant will be making waves this weekend when they participate in the highly anticipated swimsuit competition.
The sizzling event will take place this Sunday at 2pm poolside at the Wyndham Nassau Resort and Crystal Palace Casino on Cable Beach under the patronage of the Hon. Desmond Bannister.
“The judges certainly have an arduous task ahead of them with these amazing, confident, intelligent and beautiful Bahamian women who are already ambassadors for their communities in New Providence and the islands they hail from such as San Salvador, Crooked Island and Grand Bahama,” said Desiree Tynes-Moss, president and regional director of the pageant. “Already, the ladies have been busy with a day of beauty, a trip to San Salvador as the special guests of the Miss and Teen pageant there, a photo shoot on Harbour Island and attending the launch of E-Life Magazine among other workshops and sessions.”
“Something we reiterate with Miss Global Bahamas is that we are not your typical pageant,” added Mrs. Tynes-Moss during the launch that was attended by international chairman for Miss Global International, Lachau Ramchandani. “We consider ourselves an organization that focuses more on leadership, personality and character rather than physical beauty.”
Mr. Ramchandani, a respected veteran in the industry noted that The Bahamas has a lot to offer the pageant world and the caliber of ladies who have entered the competition are truly worthy of wearing the international title.
“I am very pleased to be a guest in this wonderful country and pleased with what I have seen so far in this pageant,” he said. “In all my years of pageantry, I must commend the Miss Global Bahamas Organization for treating me to one of the best launches I have ever seen. The participants are making history as the first contestants and I admonish each of them to give their best.”
For more information and tickets call 242-525-3122, e-mail info@missglobalbahamas.com or visit their Facebook page.

“It Costs That Much To Raise Me?” Financial Workshop To Teach Teens Dollars and Sense

Nassau, The Bahamas… Many parents affected by the present economic slump are finding themselves answering questions like “Why can’t we have fast food?”, Why can’t I have that new gadget?” and even “Why are you taking me out of private school?” to a generation that seemingly doesn’t understand the value of a dollar these days.
Now, those questions and more can be answered on Saturday April 18th and 25th in a Providing Money Skills Youth Need For Life workshop at the British American Financial Centre on Independence Drive. The 10am to 2pm and 3pm to 7pm sessions will be hosted by Creative Wealth Bahamas, organizers of Camp Millionaire and The Money Game.
The brainchild behind the workshop is former banker Keshelle Kerr, founder and CEO of Creative Wealth Bahamas. She is also the founder and vice president of a woman’s investment group called FFL Investments Ltd. Trained in Santa Barbara, California, Kerr is the only certified creative wealth coach in her native Bahamas.
“April is financial literacy for youth month and in these times it is essential for us to talk to our kids about the changes in our lifestyle due to the downturn in the economy,” said Kerr. “I have a nine year-old daughter and until I sat down and explained how money works to her, she did not fully appreciate the sacrifices that have been made for her to go to school, get tech toys or even go to her favourite restaurant. Many parents whose children enter our programmes thank us all the time because their kids are suddenly more money wise and aware of how much it costs to raise them and as a result, pressure their parents less.”
A part of the upcoming programme includes teens experiencing the proverbial “rat race” of working to receive a set salary and paying their monthly expenses. They are also given a choice whether to save any extra cash or purchase pleasure items.
“At the end of the day, teens realize what it feels like to pay rent and that a credit card does have to be paid off. They then learn about passive income, assets and liabilities, how and why to save and so much more.” “We have a vast demographic taking part in the course,” says Kerr.
Despite being a former banker, Kerr says the workshop is not about encouraging kids to get into banking but about empowering teens to follow their passion and to create financial freedom in their lives.
“The workshop is focused on making sure the next generation doesn’t make the mistakes of their parents by not being properly prepared,” she says. “It’s about making sure they are able to spend wisely, save for their futures, not have to deal with financial difficulties and know how to enter their adulthood as responsible individuals. All and all it’s about making sure they understand dollars and sense.”
For more information on the workshop and to register call 242-341-5860 or visit http://www.creativewealthbahamas.com/