Podcasts about Grand Bahama

In “Conch: Queen of the Florida Keys,” Gravy producer Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong takes listeners to the Keys, where queen conch is plastered across menus: conch fritters, conch salad, even conch chowder. The shells are a visual icon in Key West, even gracing its (semi-joking) flag as a sovereign nation: The Conch Republic. Which is fascinating… because conch hasn't been fished on the island in fifty years. So where is it coming from, where is it going, and why is the culture so enduring? Conch is beloved both culturally and culinarily across the Caribbean, and the cuisine made its way to the Keys with an influx of Bahamians in the 1800s. It became a symbol of the slow way of life on the island, which chef Martin Liz points out is 40 miles closer to Cuba than it is to the nearest Walmart. It's high in protein, easy to catch, versatile to prepare, and provides everything from building materials to precious pearls once harvested. But in the Florida Keys, conch was overfished to the point of near collapse in the 1970s and ‘80s. The reasons that it hasn't rebounded are being studied by scientists in Florida and elsewhere, because their numbers are falling throughout the waters where it makes its home. Due to a combination of overfishing, warming waters, and changing ocean pH, it's getting harder for conch to reach sexual maturity. And as density-dependent reproducers who grow and travel at a snail's pace, once populations are depleted they are very slow to return. That's a problem not just for kitchens, but for the ocean itself. As a bioengineer species that keeps seagrass beds vibrant and thriving, an ecosystem orbits around conch that spans from the tiniest algae all the way up to nurse sharks. It's crucial for carbon sequestration, and also employs thousands of fishers around the Caribbean. Different countries have approached this in a variety of ways: many have closed seasons. The Bahamas has completely closed exports, while Jamaica recently inaugurated the first conch fishery with Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification. Florida Fish and Wildlife researchers are experimenting with transporting immature conch further offshore, where they can bulk up the gastropod dating pool. And Florida Atlantic University's Queen Conch Lab, led by professor Megan Davis, is partnering with research institutions and fishers to protect conch for generations to come. In this episode, Gyimah-Brempong talks to Davis and her colleagues, as well as Gabriel Delgado, a researcher with Florida Fish and Wildlife, and Kristian Moree and Lachelle Russell, aquaculture technicians at Freeport mobile conch lab. She also interviews chefs who work with conch, including Martin Liz in Key West and Terry Eden Pratt in Grand Bahama. Michael Moxey, a Grand Bahama fisherman, tells of conch's accessibility and an evolving way of life. United around a love and need for these large-eyed snails, island nations are both strengthening their economies and increasing their protection from ever-stronger hurricanes. Which, with any luck, will keep conch on the sea floor – and in the stew pot – for generations to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Omeko "Meko" Glinton is a renowned Bahamian fly-fishing guide with over two decades of experience. Beginning his professional journey at the age of eighteen, Meko has established himself as one of the premier bonefish guides in the world. In 2024, Meko was featured in the film Meko, which highlights the impacts of climate change on the livelihoods of Grand Bahama's original fly-fishing guide families. His deep connection to the waters of the Bahamas and commitment to conservation make him a respected voice in the industry. Currently, Meko operates Meko Experience, offering world-class fly fishing and spa experiences on Grand Bahama Island. His dedication to the sport and his community continues to inspire anglers and conservationists alike. In this episode of Anchored, we discuss his role in one of the longest generational legacies in fly-fishing guiding, flats fishing techniques, his latest project, lodge, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out my maiden book, NEVER AGAIN, here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/NEVER-AGAIN-Foundations-Meaningful-Fulfilling/dp/B0CLWJVTGP⁠ You can kindly support my work here: buymeacoffee.com/josephgyamfi Speaker: Dr. Myles Munroe Myles Munroe, OBE was a Bahamian evangelist and ordained minister, professor, author, speaker and leadership consultant. He founded and led the Bahamas Faith Ministries International, and Myles Munroe International. He was also the chief executive officer and chairman of the board of the International Third World Leaders Association, and president of the International Leadership Training Institute. Dr Myles Munroe was known for a lot of written books as well. Munroe and his wife died in a plane crash on November 9, 2014. Bahamian officials stated their aircraft struck a crane at a ship yard near Grand Bahama International Airport. Munroe and the other passengers were heading to Grand Bahama for a conference. Follow Dr. Myles Munroe here: https://www.munroeglobal.com/

Check out my maiden book, NEVER AGAIN, here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.amazon.com/NEVER-AGAIN-Foundations-Meaningful-Fulfilling/dp/B0CLWJVTGP You can kindly support my work here: ⁠ https://buymeacoffee.com/josephgyamfi Speaker: Dr. Myles Munroe Myles Munroe, OBE was a Bahamian evangelist and ordained minister, professor, author, speaker and leadership consultant. He founded and led the Bahamas Faith Ministries International, and Myles Munroe International. He was also the chief executive officer and chairman of the board of the International Third World Leaders Association, and president of the International Leadership Training Institute. Dr Myles Munroe was known for a lot of written books as well. Munroe and his wife died in a plane crash on November 9, 2014. Bahamian officials stated their aircraft struck a crane at a ship yard near Grand Bahama International Airport. Munroe and the other passengers were heading to Grand Bahama for a conference. Follow Dr. Myles Munroe here: ⁠https://www.munroeglobal.com/

This week on the podcast, we continue our “best and worst” series with a look at the Best & Worst Times to Cruise to the Mexican Riviera. Then, we share big NEWS about Carnival's Celebration Key -their new private destination on Grand Bahama! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

The right amount of stress at the right time. That's all it requires to trigger coral to grow anywhere from 25—50x it's natural rate as it would in the “wild.” In the practice of coral farming, this is called microfragmenting. Our guest today, Sam Teicher, is the co-founder of Coral Vita. In Freeport, Grand Bahama, Coral Vita is farming coral (using techniques like microfragmenting) to restore the planet's dying reefs. By employing breakthrough techniques Coral Vita can as well grow coral at 50x the typical rate. In 2021, Coral Vita was an Earthshot Prize winner, an incredible award for any environmental organization. This honor recognizes the great potential of their solution and awards them with £1M to further advance and scale their work. Stick around for this episode with Sam Teicher, as through this lens of good stress, bad stress, and everything in between we explore the work of Coral Vita, the vital importance of our coral reefs, and share solutions to restoring the world's dying reefs. ⭐ SPONSORED BY: ☕️ Dean's Beans, Transform,

In this episode highlight from " The New Chemist's Podcast" , we interview Ms. Dorissa Ferguson, who is The Compass Club President for Grand Bahama. With her aspirations to serve as a New Anchor and as a Member of Parliament for East Grand Bahama, she is on a good and positive trajectory to making a significant difference in her community. In this discussion, she presents her achievements and impact in her school and society, as well as she discusses her trajectory as a developing undergraduate, eventually to pursue Mass Communications. Definitely an interview to listen to for all ages with a developing leader: Ms. Dorissa E. Ferguson ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we interview Ms. Dorissa E. Ferguson, who is The Compass Club President for Grand Bahama. With her aspirations to serve as a New Anchor and as a Member of Parliament for East Grand Bahama, she is on a good and positive trajectory to making a significant difference in her community. In this discussion, she presents her achievements and her impact in school and the local society, as well as she discusses her trajectory as a developing undergraduate, eventually to pursue Mass Communications. Definitely an interview to listen to for all ages with developing leader: Ms. Dorissa E. Ferguson !

In this episode of From the Ground Up with Marc Weller, we take a closer look at how Weller Development and Six Senses are working together in Grand Bahama and Napa Valley. Their partnership brings together the best of both worlds, the luxury real estate development expertise of Weller Development and the sustainable luxury hospitality experience of Six Senses. Six Senses is a global leader in sustainable luxury hospitality. Their resorts and hotels, which are located in some of the most beautiful and remote places on earth, are known for their focus on wellness, sustainability, and community. Together, Weller Development and Six Senses are setting a new standard for sustainable living and luxury real estate. By combining cutting-edge technology and design with a deep commitment to the environment, they are creating communities and spaces that are not only beautiful but also responsible and restorative. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of sustainable living and luxury real estate. Listeners will get to hear about the details of this exciting collaboration and the innovative ideas behind these projects, as well as how they are setting new standards in the luxury and sustainable real estate industry.

Part 2 of From the Ground Up with Marc Weller’s interview with Rupert Hayward of Blue Action Lab dives into environmental sustainability in Grand Bahama. Working with Six Senses to boost local tourism, development, and investment on the island, Rupert brings a lifetime of experience and knowledge on environmental revitalization to the Weller Development team for the project. Tune in to listen to Rupert’s expert vision on environmental sustainability, global warming, and how Weller Development’s triple-bottom-line approach to real estate development will help bring the next iteration of sustainable development to Grand Bahama. Listeners will also learn more about Rupert’s background, his childhood in Grand Bahama, current sustainability projects, and their impact on the local economy and the environment. Rupert dives deeper into Blue Action Lab, what it does, and its efforts to create climate resilience for the planet’s future.

On this episode of From the Ground Up with Marc Weller, Matt Rienzo and Marc Weller discuss Grand Bahama with Rupert Hayward, Founder and President of Blue Action Lab and Blue Action Ventures, Director of the Grand Bahama Port Authority and the Grand Bahama Disaster Relief Foundation, Board Member of The Bahamas Protected Areas Fund, and an advisor to the University of The Bahamas on climate and resilience. A Bahamian, former merchant banker, and real estate developer with more than 20 years of international investment experience, Rupert has devoted his focus to his nonprofit, Blue Action Lab. This Bahamian non-profit organization develops strategies to combat climate change and build a resilient and sustainable future for climate-threatened communities. Marc, Matt, and Rupert talk about their experience working together on development projects in Grand Bahama and their plans for sustaining its natural ecosystems and communities in part one of this two-part series.

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 615, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Olympic Events 1: Downhill and slalom. Skiing. 2: 100-meter butterfly and 100-meter freestyle. Swimming. 3: 10,000 meters and javelin. Track and field. 4: Individual epee and individual foil. Fencing. 5: Trap and skeet. Shooting. Round 2. Category: Radio Stars 1: This conservative icon describes himself as having "talent on loan from God". Rush Limbaugh. 2: He took over from Red Barber and has been the voice of the Dodgers for almost 50 years. Vin Scully. 3: Kyle Cantrell, operations manager at Nashville's WSM-AM, is the Saturday night announcer for this show. Grand Ole Opry. 4: Heard here, he's been the voice of the U.S. heartland for decades("Now you know the rest of the story"). Paul Harvey. 5: This shock jock rival of Howard Stern is heard "in the Morning" on about 100 stations. Don Imus. Round 3. Category: The Bahamas 1: On July 10, 1973, Prince Charles represented Queen Elizabeth at ceremonies celebrating this. the independence of the Bahamas. 2: With international banking #2, this is the leading industry of the Bahamas. tourism. 3: Although considered part of the region, the Bahamas are not located in this sea. the Caribbean. 4: Of Bimini, New Providence, or Grand Bahama, the island on which you would visit the capital, Nassau. New Providence. 5: To prevent the Germans from kidnapping this ex-king, Churchill sent him to govern the Bahamas. the Duke of Windsor (Edward VIII). Round 4. Category: Nobel Peace Prize Winners 1: 1979: A nun like none other. Mother Teresa. 2: 1990:A Communist party head. Mikhail Gorbachev. 3: 1964: An American clergyman. Martin Luther King, Jr.. 4: 1978: An Israeli and an Egyptian. Menachem Begin and Anwar Sadat. 5: 1961:A U.N. Secretary-General. Dag Hammarskjold. Round 5. Category: Green "T" 1: You wouldn't want to meet this scary, royal, supposedly green creature in a dark alley. a Tyrannosaurus rex. 2: Artificial green grass used on a playing field. turf. 3: It's the art of trimming your green bushes and hedges into geometric shapes and animals. topiary. 4: The main ingredient in salsa verde, this small green vegetable, is native to Mexico. the tomatillo. 5: This republic of West Africa with a 4-letter name has 3 green stripes on its flag representing its natural resources. Togo. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia! Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/

Do you need a holiday? You are in luck! We are taking you on a trip to the Bahamas. White sands, turquoise water and … lots of sharks. The Bahamas are a shark haven and they have a strong advocate here. Our guest has dived with sharks for more than 20 years and understands them like only very few people do. The sharks keep coming to her and having their fishing hooks removed. Our guest has dedicated her life to protect sharks and to change our perception of them. We are on the beautiful island of Grand Bahama, one of 700 islands in the Bahamas. Cat went diving with Cristina Zenato to witness her shark skills firsthand. Cristina is Italian born but has called the Bahamas home for 28 years now. She is a scuba and cave diving instructor and conservationist. Links: Cristina's NGO 'People of the Water': https://pownonprofit.org/ Cristina's personal website: https://cristinazenato.com/

“ The number one thing is, to respect us as a country and a lot of people [are not, people] who feel privileged in their life, they own a very nice yacht, they have money, they're wealthy, they live in Florida, they live in the golden life, they live in a grand life. I'm not saying there's anything bad about that, I want to be that way, too. But at the same time they have a responsibility to be respectful to our laws and they have to respect our marine life. They should follow and not try to hurt things that are native to our country and just do whatever they think is arbitrarily good for their own spirit and their own soul, which is damaging our livelihood. And they should learn and work with the Bahamian people. Let us teach you.” Keith Cooper     Keith Cooper is the founder of the Bahamian based West End Ecology Tours on Grand Bahama Island. Over the past 16 years, Keith has formed a bond with many of the stingrays in the Bahamian waters, earning him the name, The Stingray Whisperer throughout the island.   I went down to Grand Bahama to a couple of weeks ago to meet Keith and some of his stingray friends and to learn more about the horrible situation that many of these stingrays and lemon sharks (that live in the same waters) are in.     An enormous amount of them have been getting hooked, meaning that people are fishing them, the lines break and the sharks and rays are left with enormous metal hooks in their mouths. I learned from Keith that much of this cruelty is being caused by boaters that are coming to the Bahamas from Florida and are doing it “because it's fun.”   I spent a couple of days with Keith and we swam with the stingrays and the lemon sharks and swam very close to them so that we could easily see the gigantic metal hooks in many of their mouths. Something that should have been absolutely magical was instead, devastating.

Rob Neher is the founder and co-owner of East End Lodge – one of the most in-demand lodge operations in the entire Bahamas. In this episode of WAYPOINTS, host Jim Klug talks with Rob about the legendary fishing on Grand Bahama, the unique waters of the island's eastern end, the history of bonefishing on Grand Bahama, tackle and techniques for trophy bonefish and permit, and the lodge's resurrection and reopening after Hurricane Dorian in September of 2019.- View all podcast episodes by going to the WAYPOINTS podcast page- Learn more about East End Lodge on Grand Bahama - WAYPOINTS is brought to you by our friends at Fishpond. For more than 20 years, the team at Fishpond has set the standard for luggage design for the traveling angler – with craftsmanship derived from sustainable fabrics and unparalleled functionality derived from decades of experience traveling and fishing the world. 

I would love to move to the Bahamas. Today I got this interesting invite:   Dear Carole/Jamie (and Susan!),   I am the new British Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) and work directly with its President, Ian Rolle, the Minister of State (Kwasi Thomson), and the Ministry of Tourism.   GBPA administrates the sovereign City of Freeport and acts as a "government within a government" on the island of Grand Bahama, owning approximately 235 sq miles of land which reminds me a lot of my own time in Africa. We are only 52 miles from West Palm Beach and can see the lights of the US coast from the West End of the island.   We recently had our American design agency here for a field trip and we all remarked how the place looked like a Safari park. We already have a world-renowned dolphin sanctuary here which prides itself on its ethics, and the Discovery Channel can be regularly found filming the coast.   As part of a huge regeneration project this year underway to refurbish the beaches, we have been discussing the idea of establishing a home for big cats on the island. Bahamians are famous for their deep love of animals and the ecosystem in general, with the islands being the world's fishing and sailing capitals. After 14 years of waiting, we are lighting a fire under the need for development and need to make some dramatic changes.   However, we have little to no current knowledge of whether the landform itself would be suitable habitat for a conservation effort. The ground is largely limestone, and covered in Casuarina pine forests, grassland, and palm scrub. That said, i have it directly from the President that any modification needed would be welcome and supported. To me, the entire place looks like lion country, particularly the forests.   We have been working with a few academic researchers/specialists in the field to determine which, if any, animals we might be able to accommodate. We have a large workforce who would be eager to contribute.   I have it on direct authority from the President and MoT that we would be open and willing to donate a very large amount of land to the initiative, entirely free-of-charge, to enable to us to reach further to our goal of regenerating the island through tourism and technology. GBPA has absolute authority over the free trade zone area and does not need government approval for conveyancing or other such hurdles.   Obviously, we have no clear idea of your own needs, or whether it would even be an attractive offer in the first place.   Would you be interested in accepting a fully-paid invitation to come to Grand Bahama, or for us to travel to you, to discuss such a proposition?  Yours,  Alex Cameron. Chief Technology Officer, GBPA   My reply:   Hi Alex,  Well, your email is certainly the most interesting thing that has come across my desk this week!  I've looped in my husband, Howard, and our Director of Research, Lauren.   Can you clarify for me if the goal is to create a contained wildlife park for tourism purposes, or if you are thinking to "re-wild" the entire island by introducing species who were native at one time, but no longer thrive there?  I'm not aware of any cat species that were ever native to Grand Bahama and introducing them to run at large could dramatically impair your eco system.   How much land are you thinking to devote to this?   I really love the idea of huge expanses where wild cats can roam, but they are all solitary by nature, except for lions who are related, so it could be difficult to see a single cat on several acres of land.  I'm really interested to know more.   Then Alex responded:   Good evening guys - that's wonderful to hear, and glad i could have put a smile on your face and raised an eyebrow!   Ian (the President) and I were talking today and his son is actually in his second semester at Tampa University, so he's planning a visit to you regardless (we both absolutely love big cats). Unfortunately i can't visit as my spousal US green card is still processing.   I appreciate it must be a strange email to receive, and a strange idea! We're absolutely looking at some very radical concepts. The goal is ultimately a contained wildlife tourism park rather than any form of native species introduction, and we are definitely in the exploratory phase looking at the scientific and political issues. Our American design agency are really, really pushing for a whole range of African animals, but one step at a time!   Hi, I'm Carole Baskin and I've been writing my story since I was able to write, but when the media goes to share it, they only choose the parts that fit their idea of what will generate views.  These are my views and opinions. If I'm going to share my story, it should be the whole story.  The titles are the dates things happened. If you have any interest in who I really am please start at the beginning of this playlist: http://savethecats.org/   I know there will be people who take things out of context and try to use them to validate their own misconception, but you have access to the whole story.  My hope is that others will recognize themselves in my words and have the strength to do what is right for themselves and our shared planet.     You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile   You can see photos, videos and more, updated daily at BigCatRescue.org   Check out our main channel at YouTube.com/BigCatRescue   Music (if any) from Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) This video is for entertainment purposes only and is my opinion.  Closing graphic with permission from https://youtu.be/F_AtgWMfwrk

In this episode of From the Ground Up with Marc Weller, Matt Rienzo sits down with Steve Siegel and Marc Weller to discuss the exciting developments within the company, their proudest moments from Port Covington, and upcoming projects on the horizon. They explain the company’s recent expansion of its development team, their plans to finalize the Port Covington project in the next year, and the process of transitioning the project into the hands of new developers. Marc Weller describes his excitement to progress the company forward into its next phase and thanks his team and its partners, who played an essential role in the development of Port Covington. Listen to learn more about new projects, including one in Grand Bahama, and Marc’s goals to invest in the community, create experiences, nurture partnerships, and continue to deliver on promises made for many years to come.

Welcome to episode 113 of the FTX Podcast with special guest Valdez K. Russell and your host Tristan Yver!Valdez is VP of FTX Digital Markets. He was raised on Grand Bahama, the northernmost island of the Bahamas archipelago.  Valdez has grown to be a fantastic ambassador promoting Bahamian excellence. Valdez's warm hearted passion for humanity, his action oriented modus operandi and creative approach to networking are key components to building strong communities. Valdez has done fantastic work fostering beneficial relationships in the Bahamas that are facilitating the growth of both FTX and the Bahamian people. Thank you Valdez, for your time, energy and insight!

Epsiode 100In this episode we celebrate the milestone 100th episode remembering the cruise happenings of the past 2 years, plus welcome listener questions and celebrate the latest cruise news from around the world.Support the showListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhListener QuestionsSanti asks – Chris & Baz, looking at our first cruise. We are travelling for the first time to Europe and would like to do a Med cruise with a city or two pre/post-cruise. What cities do you recommend and how long is ideal before/after a cruise? Harry asks – Chris, I know you have answered this before (but I can't remember your answer). If taking a Transatlantic reposition cruise for the first time, do you recommend eastbound or westbound? Thanks in advance.Cruise NewsNew Zealand to re-welcome cruise shipsNew Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that maritime borders will reopen after July 31, paving the way for international cruise ships to return in time for the upcoming season beginning in October.Many cruise lines have announced their support including Celebrity Cruises who is more than ready to welcome guests back on board. Setting sail from Sydney on 22 October for the 2022-23 season, the award-winning Celebrity Eclipse will be making her debut in the region with a series of curated 3-to13-night itineraries across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.NCL Celebrates full relaunch of 17 ship fleet Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), is celebrating the completion of its Great Cruise Comeback with the sailing of Norwegian Spirit, the 17th and final ship in its fleet to return to service.NCL's return to service after a 500-day pause began with Norwegian Jade's 25 July 2021 sailing from Athens (Piraeus), Greece. Since then, the Brand has systematically relaunched its ships around the world, welcoming guests and crew members aboard its award-winning vessels.Norwegian Spirit, which is sporting an extensive bow-to-stern USD$100 million revitalization, departed 7 May 2022, and will be sailing through the deep blue South Pacific, visiting eight ports in 12 days, with departures commencing from Papeete on the beautiful Island of Tahiti.Norwegian Spirit will then debut in Australian waters for the very first time on 22 December 2022 for her inaugural local sailing season, visiting ports across Australia and New Zealand, marking NCL's return Down Under after an almost three-year interval.During her renovation, Norwegian Spirit now showcases 14 brand-new venues and is now quite unlike any other ship sailing in Australian waters. She boasts a doubled-in-size Mandara Spa complete with Thermal Suite including steam room, sauna, shower experience and luxurious heated-tile loungers; a luxe Ibiza-inspired adults-only pool retreat called Spice H20 that transforms into a cocktail lounge and open-air nightclub in the evenings; and an NCL guest-favourite, Bliss Ultra Lounge, where guests can enjoy a nightcap or dance the night away.A smaller ship at 268 metres long and 10 decks tall, Norwegian Spirit offers a unique intimate onboard atmosphere yet still provides all the amenities travellers know and love from NCL. Guests will find 14 dining options to choose from, each with no set dining times, tables or dress codes; from table top entertainment at Teppanyaki and fine French fare at Le Bistro to contemporary Italian at the all-new Onda by Scarpetta.Taste Testing time' on P&O Cruises Australia's Pacific ExplorerIt is ‘taste testing time' for the crew on P&O Cruises Australia's Pacific Explorer as the flagship is prepared for its return to cruising on May 31 with its four-night round trip cruise to Brisbane.And if guests are excited about the beautiful food that will be on offer, they can be assured that the crew love it too.With an array of new dishes on the menu, the restaurant teams are sampling the taste and, very importantly, the vibrant look of the culinary delights soon to be experienced on Pacific Explorer.In a busy ship's galley, instant recognition of new dishes is vital to a smooth operation and to get delicious meals to guests' tables as efficiently as possible.With the main restaurant Waterfront along with specialty restaurants such as Angelo's and Dragon Lady and The Pantry outlets serving thousands of meals each day, it is easy to imagine what a complex task it is.stralia's Pacific ExplorerViking Takes delivery of newest shipViking today announced it has taken delivery of the company's newest ocean ship, the Viking Mars. The delivery ceremony took place this morning when the ship was presented at Fincantieri's shipyard in Ancona, Italy. The Viking Mars will now make her way to Valletta, Malta, where she will be officially named on May 17, 2022—Norwegian Constitution Day—by her ceremonial godmother, Lady Fiona Carnarvon, the Countess of Carnarvon. The ship will then sail itineraries in the Mediterranean, Scandinavia and Northern Europe before repositioning at the end of the year for voyages around Australia and New Zealand.For years Viking has offered a variety of ways for its guests to experience life at Highclere Castle, which is the home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon. Highclere Castle is known as the filming location of Downton Abbey, and Viking became a household name during its sponsorship of the celebrated series MASTERPIECE through the years Downton Abbey aired. Viking Executive Vice President Karine Hagen worked closely with the Carnarvon family to develop Privileged Access Pre/Post Extensions that feature the estate, including the highly-rated Oxford & Highclere Castle and Great Homes, Gardens & Gin extensions, both of which are available for guests on select river and ocean voyages.Lady Carnarvon has also welcomed viewers to Highclere Castle on Viking's award-winning enrichment channel, Viking.TV. In her ongoing series, At Home at Highclere, Lady Carnarvon offers virtual Privileged Access to the historic home and its grounds. In the past two years, she has led more than 20 virtual tours and offered glimpses of life at her home. Additionally, Lady Carnarvon has served as godmother to a Viking Longship, the Viking Skadi, which sails Viking's popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.The delivery of the Viking Mars comes as Viking continues to mark its 25th anniversary. In January 2022, the company launched Viking Expeditions and its first purpose-built Polar Class vessel, the Viking Octantis; in March 2022, the company named eight new European river ships during a special event in Paris. By the end of the year, Viking will have also welcomed a second identical expedition ship, another identical ocean ship, and new purpose-built vessels for the Nile, Mekong and Mississippi rivers.The Viking Mars is the newest ship in Viking's award-winning ocean fleet of identical sister ships. Classified by Cruise Critic as “small ships,” Viking's ocean vessels have a gross tonnage of 47,800 tons, with 465 staterooms that can host 930 guests; the ships feature all veranda staterooms, Scandinavian design, light-filled public spaces and abundant al fresco dining options.Trailblazing Gymnast Will Officially Name Celebrity Cruises' Groundbreaking ShipCelebrity Cruises announced that Simone Biles, 19-time World Champion and seven-time Olympic Medalist, will add another very special title to her decorated career – Godmother for Celebrity Beyond.A long-standing and highly regarded tradition for new ships, the role of Godmother is to inspire all guests and crew who sail on the ship, and it is considered a lifetime title and honour. In her role as Godmother, Biles will name Celebrity Beyond – the gold standard ship and newest and most luxurious vessel in the Celebrity fleet – at the official ceremony in Fort Lauderdale on 4 November, 2022.For its groundbreaking Edge Series ships, Celebrity is selecting equally transformational and courageous Godmothers who are breaking barriers and championing change in their respective fields. Biles joins Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai and Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and the Marshall Plan for Moms, who serve as godmothers of Beyond's sister ships Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Apex respectively.Celebrity Beyond began her inaugural season on 27 April, 2022 with a 10-night sailing from Southampton, England, to Barcelona, Spain, and will now spend the summer sailing nine-to-10-night itineraries in the Mediterranean. In November, Celebrity Beyond will make her way to Fort Lauderdale for the official naming ceremony and a winter season of five-to-nine-night Caribbean sailings.AIDAdiva and AIDAperla with numerous new products on boardFollowing her stay in the shipyard, AIDAdiva set sail on her first voyage from Warnemünde to the Norwegian fjords on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Over the past few weeks, the cruise ship has been undergoing an extensive beauty treatment at the Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven GmbH shipyard. From April 25 to May 12, 2022, several areas of the ship were redesigned in addition to regular class and maintenance work.A new attraction on board AIDAdiva is the restaurant “Almhütte”. With delicacies from the Alpine region and various beer specialties, there is plenty of fun to be had here in a cozy hut atmosphere.Wellness lovers can look forward to another novelty at the Body & Soul Spa: The entire wellness oasis has been expanded to include a spacious outdoor area where guests can relax and unwind with a view of the sea. In addition, the fitness equipment has been replaced by the latest generation of equipment and the cyberobics workouts with international star trainers make the hearts of fitness fans beat faster.With AIDAdiva, AIDA Cruises is offering voyages to Norway and Denmark as well as cruises to Baltic Sea metropolises such as Stockholm and Copenhagen from Warnemünde until October.Paradise for young and old: ice bar opens on AIDAperlaAIDAperla will end its three-week shipyard stay in Rotterdam on Saturday, May 14, 2022, and set off for Hamburg. The first guests will embark in the Hanseatic city on Monday, May 16, 2022, and will be able to discover numerous innovations on board during their voyage to Norway.In addition to technical updates and scheduled class and maintenance work, AIDAperla received a visual makeover. In the new ice cream bar, guests young and old can feast on the most delicious types of ice cream. The ice cream masters surprise with delicious ice cream creations from their own production and a wide selection of cakes.The Body & Soul Organic Spa also shines in new splendor. New on board is a Hypoxi Studio for figure shaping and, as a supplement to the extensive fitness offering, there are now also Cyberobics workouts with international star trainers. A special fashion accessories area for leather goods, handbags and sunglasses has been integrated into the shopping plaza, offering guests even greater shopping pleasure on their voyages.In the 2022 summer season, AIDAperla will go on 10-day voyages to Norway from Hamburg.MSC Revamps Loyalty Club MSC Cruises has re-vamped its MSC Voyagers Club loyalty programme with a range of new and attractive benefits.Voyagers Exclusives replaces Voyages Selection with greater incentives for members, all of whom will automatically benefit from a minimum five per cent discount for any cruise booked at any time. Previously, Voyages Selection was available for only a select number of MSC Cruises' global sailing schedule.In addition, the further in advance a guest books, the greater the benefits gained.Any sailing booked from at least six months prior to departure will result in a further five per cent discount. For all cruises booked from at least nine months ahead of the sailing will see Silver, Gold and Diamond tier members receive the five plus five per cent discount, plus either €50/$50 shipboard credit.All members who book any MSC Cruises' holiday at sea 12 months before departure will receive double reward points.The MSC Voyagers Club loyalty programme includes five membership levels- Welcome, Classic, Silver, Gold and Diamond – and all earn points.  As points grow, so do the benefits.Princess Cruises Introduces All-Inclusive Premier PackagePrincess Cruises today announced Princess Premier, a new premium add-on package that offers guests unlimited WiFi for up to 4 devices, premium/top-shelf beverages, photos, specialty dining, and crew gratuities/appreciation. For just $75 per person per day, the inclusive package builds off the popular Princess Plus add-on to offer a more comprehensive bundle and savings of more than 50 percent when the amenities of Princess Premier are purchased separately. In a unique promotion twist, Princess Premier guests also will be automatically entered into a new onboard promotion for a chance to win a cruise for two every year for a decade and up to $100,000 in cash prizes.Princess Premier goes on sale May 25, for voyages starting June 25 and beyond. The package is available for just $75 per person, per day, and includes:Unlimited MedallionNet WiFi – the best WiFi at sea – for up to four-devicesNew “Premier” Beverage Package – top-shelf spirits and cocktails up to $18 with bar service charge included, new selection of wines by the glass, 25 percent bottles of wine, specialty coffees, smoothies, and bottled waterTwo specialty dining meals per person including popular restaurants like Crown Grill and Sabatini's Italian TrattoriaDigital downloads of all photos taken by professional staff onboard, plus three prints of any size up to 8 x 10Entry into new Princess Prizes on board door portal promotionDaily Crew AppreciationThe addition of Princess Premier gives guests three package options when booking a Princess cruise vacation:Princess Standard cruise package, including the standard cruise farePrincess Plus ($40 per person, per day until May 25; $50 per person, per day starting May 25) – including unlimited WiFi for a single device; Plus Beverage package (covering drinks up to $12, 25 percent off bottles of wine, specialty coffees, smoothies and bottled water); and daily crew appreciationNEW! Princess Premier ($75 per person, per day), on sale beginning May 25Guests on voyages departing June 25 and beyond who previously purchased Princess Plus can upgrade to Princess Premier for an additional $25 per person, per day.Carnival Cruise Line breaks ground on new Cruise Port Destination With a strong showing of validation of the cruise industry's return and optimism, and reflecting a long-standing partnership between Carnival Cruise Line and The Bahamas, Carnival, in cooperation with the Grand Bahama Port Authority and the Government of The Bahamas, today held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new cruise port destination on Grand Bahama Island.The new Carnival Grand Bahama cruise port destination, expected to open in late 2024, is being developed on the south side of the island and will continue to serve as a gateway to Grand Bahama while also offering guests a uniquely Bahamian experience with many exciting features and amenities, along with business opportunities for the residents of Grand Bahama.The cruise port development includes a pier able to accommodate up to two Excel-class ships simultaneously welcoming guests to a stunning white-sand beach The Bahamas are known for. Guests will be able to explore and enjoy Grand Bahama by way of sea, via a dedicated shore excursion dock, or by land, via the dedicated ground transportation hub.  The cruise port itself will also feature an area designated as a nature reserve and an interior pool feature, along with many Bahamian-operated retail, food and beverage options for guests to enjoy.Holland America Line's Zaandam Returns to Service in Fort LauderdaleHolland America Line's Zaandam returned to service Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, leaving just one more ship until the cruise line's full fleet is operational again. Zaandam embarked guests for a nine-day Atlantic Coast cruise to Montreal, Canada, that will position it in Canada/New England through October. Not only is this a return to service for Zaandam, but it also marks a return to cruising in the Canada/New England region after a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Following the repositioning cruise along the east coast of North America, Zaandam will spend the summer and early fall offering Canada and New England cruises between Boston, Massachusetts, and Montreal.Volendam currently is under charter by the government of the Netherlands, positioned alongside in Rotterdam accommodating Ukrainian families.Holland America Line will complete the restart of the fleet June 12 with Westerdam in Seattle, Washington.And moreJoin the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/ Guests: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg   Chris's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficialPeter Kollar: https://www.cruising.org.au/Home Listen & Subscribe: Amazon Podcasts: https://amzn.to/3w40cDcApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XvD7tF Audible: https://adbl.co/3nDvuNgCastbox: https://bit.ly/2xkGBEI Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2RuY04u I heart Radio:  https://ihr.fm/3mVIEUASpotify: https://spoti.fi/3caCwl8 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2JWE8Tz Pocket casts: https://bit.ly/2JY4J2M Tune in: https://bit.ly/2V0Jrrs Podcast Addict: https://bit.ly/2BF6LnE Hosted on Acast. 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Clark Reber, director of sales and partner relations for the new Margaritaville at Sea, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about how this newly rebranded cruise line will deliver a true Margaritaville experience on two-, four- and six-night sailings from Palm Beach to Grand Bahama. Reber also describes how Margaritaville will work with travel advisors by paying 15 percent commission and no NCFs. For more information, visit www.MargaritavilleAtSea.com or www.BookParadise.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel  or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube. 

Coral reefs are a critical ecosystem for our environment - and source of food, livelihoods, and cultural heritage for 500 million people. They're also likely to disappear by 2050 if the goals of the Paris Agreement are not met. That's why Bloomberg Philanthropies is promoting coral reef conservation through our Vibrant Oceans Initiative, which works with coastal communities, nonprofit organizations, local and national governments, policymakers, and academic groups to create more sustainable ocean ecosystems. Our guest today – Sam Teicher – co-founded Coral Vita, an organization dedicated to regenerating dying reefs. Based in Grand Bahama, the team creates high-tech coral farms that grow coral up to 50x faster while boosting resiliency against global warming and acidifying oceans. Healthy corals are then transported and transplanted back into degraded reefs, bringing them back to life. Coral Vita also prioritizes coastal economies by working with local communities, public officials, and private companies to improve education and create new jobs. Most recently, Coral Vita received the inaugural Earthshot Prize, a prestigious global environment prize designed launched by Prince William to incentivize change and help repair our planet with innovative solutions over the next ten years. Our founder, Mike Bloomberg, serves as Global Advisor to the Winners of the Earthshot Prize, including Coral Vita. Bloomberg the company along with Bloomberg Philanthropies has supported The Earthshot Prize since its creation in 2019, and is a Global Alliance Founding Partner. On this episode, Jemma Read, the Global Head of Corporate Philanthropy at Bloomberg LP, sits down with Sam Teicher. They discuss how he created Coral Vita with his co-founder, Gator Halpern, what makes Coral Vita's reef restoration technique unique, his experience with the Earthshot Prize, and how he's planning on using his prize money to expand Coral Vita's impact.

In this episode of our Couch Conversations podcast, Ms. Shavonne Strachan joins our host, Kareem O J Lee, to share what's on her heart about embracing God's Definition of who we are. Shavonne is an entrepreneur and philanthropist who is making waves in the nonprofit sector and business community, but more importantly she is a woman of faith who is intentionally nurturing her personal relationship with God. Shavonne Strachan grew up in poverty in the inner cities of Grand Bahama and was considered a troubled youth, after many struggles and personal battles both mentally and emotionally, Shavonne has accepted that her experiences were not wasted and that God had a purpose for her all along. She now dedicates time to advancing inner city communities and transforming lives. Shavonne Strachan is the founder of the NPO WeLife Foundation and has a track record of making an impact wherever she is present. Connect with Shavonne and learn more about her here: Instagram/Facebook: Shavonne Strachan (Personal) WeLife Foundation (NGO) That's_So_Lazy (Clothing Business)   Websites: www.welifefoundation.org  www.thatssolazy.com ___________________________________________ Our mandate at Hummingbird Journeys is to create safe spaces where women heal emotionally, grow spiritually, and are equipped and emboldened to live victorious, impactful, Christ-centered lives. This podcast is one of the platforms through which we fulfil our mandate. For more information visit our website: www.hummingbirdjourneys.com Stay connected with us on social media @hummingbirdjourneys @kareemojlee

In this episode of the Youth Perspective, we speak with actress and singer Nina Laing who is currently enrolled at the American Musical & Dramatic Academy in Manhattan, NY. She We speak about her journey to her from the regency theater in Grand Bahama to the stages in NY. Also, we speak about her role and those she is able to impact across the country with your dream. We got the opportunity to encourage young people around the world to step on faith. This was an amazing show and we look forward to sharing it with you! You don't want to miss this one, it's going to be an incredible discussion! Like and share with those who can benefit, make sure they join in. #TheYOUTHPerspective #RadioShow #Keshagenjamal #Radio #Youth #AMDA #Womeninacting #OrangeEconomy #Actress #singersongwriter To support Nina: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ninas-next-step FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keshagenjadderley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keshagenjadderley/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keshagenjadderley/ Email: kjadderley@gmail.com Thanks for listening and do share on social platforms! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keshagenadderleypodcast/message

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As the latest stories of child abuse and mistreatment continue to grip the country, we speak with Sir Donald Duncombe, proprietor of "Gruma's House" in Hunters, Grand Bahama for a perspective of how to possibly combat and control the underlying root causes of a lot of the trauma's and ills that afflict us.

Errol Barnett is CBS News' transportation correspondent based in New York and Washington, D.C., reporting for all CBS News broadcasts and platforms including "CBS Mornings," the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell," and CBSN, CBS News' 24/7 digital streaming news service. Barnett has also served as a fill-in anchor on the "CBS Weekend News," "CBS This Morning: Saturday" and on CBSN. At CBS News, Barnett's intrepid reporting has covered a wide variety of national and international events. In the thick of the 2020 presidential campaign, his interview with then-candidate Joe Biden was widely cited for the news it uncovered and at the end of 2020 he was the first to report extra doses of the Pfizer COVID vaccine were being discovered in vials by hospital staff across the country. Barnett was the only network journalist to fly through Hurricane Dorian when it stalled over the Bahamas as the most powerful storm to ever hit the country and reported extensively from Grand Bahama island documenting its aftermath. He has secured several exclusive interviews, including with the creator of the controversial facial recognition app Clearview AI, with the mother of a 9-year-old Illinois boy charged with murdering five relatives and with an Arizona woman attacked by a jaguar at a Phoenix Zoo. Barnett joined CBS News in 2016 as a Washington-based correspondent, covering the White House beat on weekends. He was with President Barack Obama during his final overseas trip in office and questioned President Donald Trump several times at the White House and aboard Air Force One about threats against journalists and other major issues. Before joining CBS News, Barnett spent almost a decade at CNN with his most recent role as anchor of weekday editions of "CNN Newsroom" airing on CNN and CNN International. Prior to anchoring from CNN's Atlanta headquarters, the network deployed Barnett as a general assignment correspondent to Johannesburg, South Africa and to Abu Dhabi, U.A.E as a midday anchor. While anchoring from the Middle East, Barnett was part of CNN's 2011 Peabody Award winning coverage of the "Arab Spring." He also hosted CNNI's weekly series "Inside Africa" for which he reported from 22 countries on the continent in 24 months including Madagascar, Senegal and Tunisia. His work earned the program a Salute to Excellence award from the National Association of Black Journalists. His journalism career began in 2001 at Channel One News, where, at age 18, he was the Los Angeles-based network's youngest anchor and reporter. Barnett covered the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, then-Senator Barack Obama's first national speech, and the New England heroin epidemic. Barnett earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science with a focus on international relations from the University of California, Los Angeles. A native of England, Barnett is a member of the Investigative Reporters and Editors, SAG/AFTRA, the Society of Professional Journalists and the National Association of Black Journalists. He lives with his wife and dog. Brought to you by the British Consulate General, New York. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

Week 4 - Fulbright, Office of The Prime Minister - Grand Bahama, BTVI Mobile App Training Update Posting weekly about the process, what I am teaching using reactjs and Ionic in the Mobile App Training Program in Freeport Grand Bahama in partnership with The Fulbright Program and the Office Of The Prime Minister The Bahamas Our goal here is to build technical capital here to create jobs, help small businesses, increase innovation, and much more. See Announcement - https://youtu.be/M5aYfJsRwNQ?t=378 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-saunders7/support

Week 3 - Fulbright, Office of The Prime Minister - Grand Bahama, BTVI Mobile App Training Update Posting weekly about the process, what I am teaching using reactjs and Ionic in the Mobile App Training Program in Freeport Grand Bahama in partnership with The Fulbright Program and the Office Of The Prime Minister The Bahamas Our goal here is to build technical capital here to create jobs, help small businesses, increase innovation, and much more. See Announcement - https://youtu.be/M5aYfJsRwNQ?t=378 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-saunders7/support

Week 2 - Fulbright, Office of The Prime Minister - Grand Bahama, BTVI Mobile App Training Update Posting weekly about the process, what I am teaching using reactjs and Ionic in the Mobile App Training Program in Freeport Grand Bahama in partnership with The Fulbright Program and the Office Of The Prime Minister The Bahamas Our goal here is to build technical capital here to create jobs, help small businesses, increase innovation, and much more. See Announcement - https://youtu.be/M5aYfJsRwNQ?t=378 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-saunders7/support

Week 1 - Fulbright, Office of The Prime Minister - Grand Bahama, BTVI Mobile App Training Update Posting weekly about the process, what I am teaching using reactjs and Ionic in the Mobile App Training Program in Freeport Grand Bahama in partnership with The Fulbright Program and the Office Of The Prime Minister The Bahamas Our goal here is to build technical capital here to create jobs, help small businesses, increase innovation, and much more. See Announcement - https://youtu.be/M5aYfJsRwNQ?t=378 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-saunders7/support

Episode 61In Episode 61, Jeff from Vancouver asks Chris about the differences between Cunard and Olympic classes of ships plus a great round up of the biggest cruise news of the week!This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates.  https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXCruise News:Royal Caribbean Arrives to Warm Welcome in Grand BahamaWith lively Junkanoo performances and celebrations, government officials and key business leaders welcomed Royal Caribbean International (RCI) with open arms on Friday, June 18 as Adventure of the Seas completed its inaugural homeporting ceremony in Grand Bahama Island, with 1,000 eager passengers.Following a 16-month hiatus due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions, the return of cruising to Grand Bahama Island marks a pivotal moment for the local community. It signals the commitment to revitalization following the economic challenges first introduced by the devasting impact of Hurricane Dorian and then worsened amid the global pandemic shutdowns. Freeport Harbour is thrilled to serve as the newest homeport destination responsible for major provisioning and refuelling before the vessel returns to Nassau.Adventure of the Seas debuted its seven-night getaways from Nassau on June 12, which feature two back-to-back days of thrills at Perfect Day at CocoCay, adventures in Cozumel and a full day of unwinding on Grand Bahama's white-sand beaches every Saturday throughout the northern summer.Luxe-adventure Cruise Brand to Offer First Suite-category Accommodations for Single TravelersAtlas Ocean Voyages announced that it is introducing the industry's first dedicated Solo Suites. Solo Suites will be available for booking aboard World Navigator voyages departing March 22, 2022, and onward, and offer individual travellers the suite-level experience without a single supplement.Appointed in retro-chic, simply elegant décor, Solo Suites measure 183-sq.-ft / 17sqm. and will be among World Navigator's four categories of suite accommodations, which provide guests an even more lavish experience on their once-in-a-lifetime, luxe-adventure journey to remote and captivating destinations around the world.Each Solo Suite features a plush queen-size bed, flanked by twin bed side tables with embedded USB and power outlets, and lay opposite a 42-inch, flat-panel television and infotainment system. The suite is illuminated with sconces and recessed ceiling lights for a soothing ambience, while a large, picture-frame window hangs over a rich-wood desk, which also encloses a mini-fridge stocked with the guest's personal beverage preferences. The ensuite, marble-panelled bathroom features L'OCCITANE bath amenities and is accentuated with a mosaic-tiled shower with surround body jets and rain shower for a restorative, spa-like experience in the privacy of the Solo Suite.HAL cancels Australia, Asia and South AmericaHolland America Line has cancelled Oosterdam departures in Australia through to and including 22 Dec. The latest batch of cancellations also includes Westerdam departures in South America through to and including 14 Dec, and Noordam departures in Asia through to and including 20 Dec.Celebrity Apex debuts in Athens Excitement, anticipation, and awe. These three words captured the feeling of passengers and onlookers as Celebrity Apex, the world's most anticipated new-luxury cruise ship, sailed out of the Port of Athens, today, to begin her maiden voyage and first summer season in the Aegean.The much-anticipated sailing marks an historic moment for the company, which had originally planned to introduce its newest ship in late March, 2020. Guests and fans of the brand have waited ever-since with huge anticipation to experience the fleet's new flagship.That moment came as Celebrity Apex sailed gracefully out of port at 8:30pm Eastern European Summer Time, ushering in not only an important return to European sailing, but a new standard of luxury travel.  With the vivid and vibrant backdrop of the azure Athens sky, Celebrity Apex, the second ship in the brand's transformational, multi-award-winning Edge Series, set sail on a seven-night cruise of the historied Aegean, delighting those who have waited with patience for more than 15 months to explore the world by sea. The company's return to the Aegean is all the more poignant given Celebrity Cruises' proud Greek heritage. Founded in 1988 by the Chandris family of Greece, the company later became a part of the Royal Caribbean Group. Celebrity Cruises is still rooted in its Greek origins today, with 70% of marine officers across the fleet, hailing from Greece with more than 40 Captains and Chief Engineers, including the Captain of Celebrity Apex, Dimitrios Kafetzis.Guests travelling on the Greek Islands and Cyprus itinerary will have the chance to visit the ancient city of Rhodes, with its stunning classical Acropolis and unparalleled Medieval architecture; the beauty and mythology of Mykonos; the incredible island of Santorini, a world heritage site and bucket list destination famous for the colourful blue and white palettes that pepper the architecture of this fascinating and historical coastal town. And finally, Limassol. Tucked away on the southern coast of Cyprus, it exemplifies all that is great about the unique island culture – with heavy influences from eastern neighbours, Turkey and Egypt.P&O Cruises has announced its expected deployment and phased re-start plan for the remainder of 2021 and into early 2022.Britannia will begin the planned western Mediterranean itineraries on September 25 and Iona will start her Atlantic coast holidays from the same date. These cruises will follow the series of UK coastal cruises beginning in June.Ventura's first cruises will be the planned programme of Atlantic islands holidays from October 3.Following the Mediterranean season, running until October, Britannia will reposition to the Caribbean for her winter season as scheduled, followed by Azura which will begin Caribbean fly/cruises slightly later than published from December 10, 2021.The length and complexity of Arcadia and Aurora's planned long haul cruises from January next year has forced their cancellation and these two ships will not begin sailing until next year. However a replacement itinerary for Aurora, with winter sun (northern winter) appeal, will be announced shortly.New cruise schedule for 2021/222Iona – UK coastal cruises from August 7 to September 25 then sailing Atlantic coast beginning with G133 on September 25, 2021Britannia – UK coastal cruises from June 27 to September 25 then sailing Western Mediterranean beginning with B122 on September 25, 2021Ventura – Currently paused up to September 4 – two new cruises cancelled (N118 and N119) – then sailing Atlantic islands cruises from N120 October 3, 2021Azura – Currently paused up to September 1 – cancelled A118A to A124A inclusive – then sailing Caribbean fly/cruises from A125 / A125A December 10, 2021Aurora – Currently paused up to September 1 – 9 new cruises cancelled – then sailing R202 Central Med on April 13, 2022 (although replacement itinerary for early 2022 will be announced shortly)Arcadia – Currently paused up to September 14 – 10 new cruises cancelled – then sailing J204 March 27, 2022Former Head of the Royal Navy Medical Service to name Saga's newest ship, ‘Spirit of Adventure'.In a mark of respect to the medical profession that has worked so hard over the last 18 months dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic, Commodore Inga J. Kennedy CBE QHNS QARNNS, senior Royal Navy officer, former Head of the Royal Navy Medical Service and Non-Executive Director of Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, has been named today as the Godmother of Saga Cruises' newest ship, Spirit of Adventure.She follows in the footsteps of HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, who was Godmother to sister ship Spirit of Discovery in 2019 and is currently Commodore-in-Chief of the Royal Navy Medical Service.Commodore Kennedy will officially name Spirit of Adventure during a special ceremony to be held in Portsmouth on 19 July, coinciding with the UK's ‘Freedom Day' when coronavirus restrictions are scheduled to end. In naval tradition, she will offer a blessing of safe sailing and good fortune, marked with the smashing of a bottle on the ship's hull. Reflecting Saga's British heritage, the jeroboam in question will be English sparkling wine from the Kent-based Balfour Hush Heath Estate. The ceremony will also be streamed on Facebook Live.Commodore Inga J. Kennedy, CBE QHNS QARNNS said: “I was thrilled to be asked to become Spirit of Adventure's Godmother and feel I'm accepting this on behalf of the wider medical community who have worked so tirelessly throughout this pandemic and will continue to do so long after this crisis period fades.“Personally, it is also a privilege to follow in the footsteps of Spirit of Discovery's Godmother, HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, given her role as Commodore-in-Chief of the Royal Navy Medical Service. I wish Spirit of Adventure, and all who sail on her, the very best voyages.”Following her naming ceremony on 19 July, Spirit of Adventure will undertake her inaugural voyage on 26 July, calling at some of Britain's most famous ports. She will join sister ship Spirit of Discovery out on the waves, which will set sail on 27 June.Traditional coin ceremony for MSC Seascape A traditional coin ceremony for MSC Cruises' second Seaside EVO class ship was held at Fincantieri's shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy where the keel was laid.The name of the new ship was revealed – MSC Seascape – and pays homage to the beauty of the ocean and demonstrates the ways in which guests will be able to enjoy the stunning sea views from the ship thanks to the innovative design features.As with her sister ship, 65 per cent of MSC Seascape's public spaces have been re-imagined, enhancing the guest experience and offering guests different venues and locations to connect with the sea:2,270 cabins with 12 different types of cabins and suites with balconies including coveted aft suits11 dining venues, 19 bars and lounges with plenty of options for dining and drinking al frescoSix swimming pools including a stunning aft infinity pool with incredible ocean viewsThe MSC Yacht Club will be the largest and most luxurious in MSC Cruises' fleet, with almost 3,000 sqm of space with sweeping ocean views from the foredecks of the shipAn expansive 540-metre-long waterfront promenade close to the waterA spectacular glass-floored Bridge of Sighs at deck 16 with a unique vantage point of the oceanMSC Seascape is one of three vessels currently under construction as part of the Company's continued long-term growth plans.MSC Seascape is one of three vessels currently under construction as part of the Company's continued long-term growth plans.Swan Hellenic's first bespoke expedition cruise ship SH Minerva floated outSwan Hellenic announced that Helsinki Shipyard had floated SH Minerva out of dry dock. Her twin ship, SH Vega, was floated in dry dock on the same day (23 June 21). Moreover, a few days earlier, steelwork production started for the third and largest vessel commissioned from Helsinki, which currently has the project name Vega 3. The Swan Hellenic fleet is thus coming together on schedule to take adventurous and discerning voyagers on a wide range of distinctive cruises, some already entirely sold out.All three ships are designed for minimal environmental impact and comply with the latest emission standards, while also being battery-ready for future emission-free silent sailing in port as well as wildlife and marine reserves.SH Minerva features a 5-megawatt diesel-electric hybrid propulsion system with selective catalytic reduction and PC5 ice-strengthened hull that is fully Safe Return to Port certified. At 115 m, the 10,500 GRT vessel has been specially designed for worldwide cruising to explore the most inspiring and inaccessible places on earth.Providing elegant and spacious 5-star accommodation for 152 guests in 76 spacious cabins and suites, the vast majority with large balconies, SH Minerva will be operated by an onboard team of 120 to provide the highest levels of personal service, priding itself on one of the highest GRT-to-passenger ratios in its category. The very latest hygiene technology will protect the health of all on board to the highest standards and includes air conditioning with HEPA filters and UV sanitisation systems.Designed for immersive experiences from extensive open views, SH Minerva features an expedition laboratory, marine life library and observation lounge for lectures by expert expedition leaders and specialists from a wide range of disciplines. Expedition day trips by zodiac are a central feature of the programmes that will be offered, along with kayaking, trekking and other activities. The on-board amenities include a gym, spa, sauna, panoramic restaurant and club lounge serving world-class cuisine, as well as a pool deck with bar.SH Minerva will be delivered to Swan Hellenic in October 2021, SH Vega in Spring 2022 and the third ship, temporarily named Vega 3, in Autumn 2022.NCLH strives for carbon neutrality Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (the “Company”) (NYSE: NCLH), a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, has announced the creation of its long-term climate action strategy and goal to reach carbon neutrality through reducing carbon intensity, identifying and investing in technology including exploring alternative fuels and implementing a voluntary carbon offset program. In addition to ongoing initiatives to reduce its emissions rate, the Company has committed to offset three million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e) over a three-year period beginning in 2021 to help bridge the gap in its decarbonisation efforts until new technology becomes available. As part of the Company's global sustainability program, Sail & Sustain, combatting climate change is a material focus and the Company previously signed the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) historic commitment to reduce the carbon emissions rate industry-wide by 40% by 2030, from a 2008 baseline.Long-Term Climate Action Strategy – The three focus areas of the Company's long-term climate action strategy include:Reduce Carbon Intensity. The Company continually seeks opportunities to reduce its overall footprint by minimising fuel consumption and increasing energy efficiency. Ongoing investments in systems and technologies have resulted in a reduction of fuel consumption per capacity day of approximately 17% from 2008 to 2019 for the entire 28-ship fleet. In addition, the Company achieved an estimated approximately 14% reduction in CO2 emissions per capacity day across its fleet, between 2015 and 2019. As nine new and more fuel-efficient vessels are introduced to the fleet through 2027, this rate is expected to further decrease.Invest in Technology & Explore Alternative Fuels. The Company has partnered with CLIA and other maritime organisations to propose the establishment of a collaborative shipping research and development fund dedicated to the ultimate goal of eliminating CO2 emissions from international shipping. If approved, funding would come from a contribution per tonne of marine fuel purchased for consumption and is expected to amount to US$5 billion over a 10-year period. These funds will be used to finance the development of zero and near-zero GHG fuels and propulsion technologies. As new alternative fuel sources become available at sufficient scale in the future, the Company will evaluate how these can accelerate its long-term carbon reduction strategy.Implement Voluntary Carbon Offset Program. The Company has announced its commitment to purchase carbon credits to offset three million MTCO2e over a three-year period to help bridge the gap in decarbonisation efforts until new technology becomes available. 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Craig Eason Hello, and welcome to the Aronnax Show, a podcast about the shipping and ocean space. It’spowered by Fathom.World. I am Craig Eason and that is Danielle Doggett, the CEO of Sail Cargo a company she launched to do something very, very different.This episode of the Aronnax Show is dedicated to the ship in the jungle. A wooden ship being built in a wooden shipyard on the coast of Costa Rica and destined to sail with sustainable cargoes by shippers seeking sustainable shipping up and down the west coast of the Americas.I was drawn to the story of CEIBA, as the vessel will be known, not only because of the extremeness of the idea, but how Sail Cargo is going to sail in a competitive market, and according to Doggett’s plans make money.According to the website CEIBA is a 46 meter three masted squared-rigged, wooden schooner. It’s cargo capacity is modest, the equivalent of 9x twenty foot container sunder the deck.The vessel looks like a romantic and some will no doubt say foolish dream of returning to the past, but CEIBA will have a battery system on board to power two electric engines and have the ability to use its propellers while under sail power as turbines and generate electricity to recharge those.I spent an hour on a Zoom call with Danielle, me in my home studio in Sweden and she in her wooden shipyard the jungles of Costa Rica, which is more than evident in the background noise throughout the interview.I wanted to know how this carbon-positive plan would make money, and to dig into her plans for future vessels, which include fuel cells with the potential for onboard hydrogen generation and even other larger vessels which she is currently collaborating with other potential partners on.But I began by asking Danielle about the challenges of not only deciding to build a sustainable ship, but to build a sustainable shipyard, and find cargo owners who really believe in sustainable supply chains enough to invest in them. Danielle Doggett Yeah, you've hit the nail on the head, as well add to that, that that's this is approximately a $4.2 million project. And we started this with $10,000 Canadian, which is about $7,000. And that's that was it. Starting this with next to no financial backing actually made it more necessary for us to have the answers to every single question, to have planned better, to have a stronger foundation to have more, have done more feasibility studies, to have every everything figured out. Because we needed our investors to trust us. It's not easy to say to somebody you've never met, 'please send $20,000 to this account in Central America where I'm standing in a field', and we have nothing to show for it. So we needed to have those answers. It's something important that you brought up, is that we are a for-profit business model, while we actually do maintain a lot of nonprofit organization goals and values. So I actually worked as a volunteer, or very close to volunteer for almost 10 years of my life, and so very familiar with the non-profit sector and very much in love with it. But that wasn't the point of this business. So we wanted to say exactly as you said that we can hold up our numbers, and that, you know, it's a much smaller scale, but hold up our numbers and the numbers beside Maersk or any other for profit shipping company. And we could say, look, we did it, we paid our taxes, we paid our investors, we paid our crew, and we did it, carbon negative. And so that was very, very important for us to be able to say that. And so we do have, as I said, values that are more traditionally associated with being in the nonprofit sector, which to me, this makes no sense why they're associated only with that. But it's called a triple bottom line. So you care about the environment, you care about people and you care about financing. I do believe that the for-profit world is moving towards that a lot of people disagree with me. But it's the only way to make long term financial sense. And so that those things are inherent in our business model. Craig Eason How do you see this then scaling up? You've got the CEIBA, which is is it still going to be launched next year? 2022? Is it still on schedule? How do you see that scaling up? Danielle DoggettYes, we are actually still on schedule, which is really amazing to say, we'll see if we're on schedule when it actually gets in the water. But we are. And it's very interesting. A lot of people think that CEIBA is a symbolic flagship, and that, you know, it's it's nice, but it's not scalable, I would actually completely different disagree. And when I look at how can we decarbonize the maritime sector, we do look at scaling up, but actually, we really look at scaling out in all directions. And so here, for example, in where I live in the Gulf of Nicoya, it's beautiful Bay in the Pacific in Costa Rica, we have an artesanal fishing cooperative here that has 90 boats, little open boats that are about five meters or 15 feet long. And this is, by the way, one of the poorest communities in the entire country, which is where we are located. And we're looking at their little boats and saying, How can we decarbonize that industry, because that's the entire Gulf, that's what all those families depend on. So we are looking as small as little open boats, and we are looking as large as very large commercial steel vessels as well. So with CEIBA, what we want to do is prove the value of clean shipping, which actually, we've already done, that. CEIBA has already achieved permission, because we have so many letters of intent from cargo clients, that we could easily justify building a second ship of the same design. So we see the scaling in in all, all ways that the maritime industry is active. Craig Eason Tell me a little bit about the cargo side then, because I quite often hear from ship owners, that there's a bit of a it's not a tense dialogue, but let's just say some of the stumbling blocks are often between what the shipping groups say they can do and what the cargo owners the charters say they want and are willing to pay. And there seems to be a bit of a standoff there, when you look at more traditional charter parties, when you look at the the the arrangement, the commercial arrangement that they have got between each other, that seems to be a bit of a stumbling block. But you're saying here that you've managed to identify how have you managed to find so many cargo owners that are willing to fill the CEIBA and another vessel? Danielle DoggettWell, they've they've found us as far as I can understand, they've they've really found us. And it's simple. They recognize that by eliminating their carbon footprint, they add value to the product, and that's just a simple mental shift. And people have begun to to make that shift. And so when I can say to somebody, you know, this is one reason actually we identified Canada as an interesting place to go because for example, coffee does not grown in Canada, at any commercial scale whatsoever. Maybe somebody has a tree in a greenhouse privately but or plant rather. So, assuming that there is no coffee grown in Canada and I go to Vancouver, which Vancouver loves coffee. They're massive coffee drinkers and if I go to a high end roastery that is, you know, say they have micro-lot biodynamic, Fairtrade, eco-packaging, organic, they're they're all the things, they are not carbon neutral, they are not carbon negative, not truly, they can offset it. But every single bean that's brought into Canada has a carbon footprint associated with it. So if the roaster in Vancouver can say, 'We are the first and the only carbon neutral coffee in the entire province of British Columbia', that's going to add value to the product. Craig EasonI mean, we're not we're not looking at a very large ship here are we and the cargo that you can carry is limited, but to balance surely being profitable for the cargo owners to be able to sail it on that vessel? Because are they then going to find that their prices are going to have to be higher as a result of putting something onto your vessel? Danielle DoggettActually, absolutely not. It's a surprising thing to say but no. On the route that we've been looking at, which is Costa Rica to Vancouver, if the end product, which is, you know, one kilo of coffee on the on the shelf, or 2.2 pounds of coffee, that would be somewhere in the range of Canadian $30- so call it C$20 to C$25 or so a kilo. Basically, they would have to add around 70 cents to that final final end product. And for something like that kind of product where people are already willing to pay a little bit more, that was not a barrier. And actually, in conversations with our single largest cargo client, who signed signed a letter of intent, which is a coffee roaster, we've worked with them to create a new business plan, and we would actually be able to exactly price match their current service. Craig EasonOkay, so there's a good market entry point there, the good market incentive there. Danielle DoggettBut at the same time, sorry, to cut ou off, at the same time, we could match their current service price, which I was, I was surprised to find that out myself. But why why should we? We are providing a premium service. And this is a premium, you know, exclusive opportunity. For this client we work really closely with we are going to do everything we can to lower the price. But why should we say it's cheaper than to subsidize fossil fuel industry? Craig EasonBefore I go on to talking about what your plans are for the future, there's another question about what you're doing there today when it came to building a traditional style of vessel like you've got there are three masted schooner, square rig, - when it came to building ships like that, where on earth did you find the shipwright skills to do so. Danielle DoggettSo although we don't, we don't really need to look for people they come to us from around the world, we've had around 26 different nations participate already in the build of this vessel. And the reason they come to us is this is, unless there's an undocumented, I can't say properly - Pinisi - Indonesian vessels that's not being properly documented, this will be the largest traditional wooden build currently in the world of a ship. So we attract world class timber framers and shipwrights like, like bees to honey. So that's amazing. And it's interesting this ship, CEIBA, is the largest ship of any kind built in the history of Costa Rica of any material, as well When she's launched, she will be the largest emission free cargo ship in the entire world at 9 TEU, with people that are building out of wood in the jungle starting with $7,000. But to me, that's like mind boggling. That's how slow the competitive shipping industry is, is that we're winning but like with a hammer and a chisel, and they're not doing it I don't understand. So CEIBA will be the largest in the world with 9 TEU. Craig EasonI guess in one way, you've set the bar high, but at the same time, you've set it quite low at the same time, haven't you? Danielle Doggettshould be able to beat that. Come on, guys. Take my title away. Like please. I want the shipping industry to change, you know, so CEIBA will be the largest but I hope it's not for long. There'd better be bigger boat soon. Craig EasonHow are you working with bringing this vessel CEIBA into the maritime industry? When you bring an ordinary ship and you've got to go through all the classification requirements, you've got all the safety requirements, the flagging, you've got all of those regulations that you need to abide by? How are you going through with that? How are you have you found any obstacles that you've had to overcome in terms of bringing a vessel like this into international trade? Danielle DoggettWell, we are going through that process currently. So CEIBA will be fully classed up to modern safety standards, and adhering to all those regulations, regulations. We are hoping to have the flightsafety here in Costa Rica, though that does present some challenges because there are really no precedents here, set for that. And so they also are the maritime industry here is kind of small, they don't recognize ABS, they don't recognize other things, so whether or not she's actually flagged in Costa Rica is still to be determined. One of the largest problems that I don't think that we will really face simply because of where we're based, but would typically be a commercial vessel built out of wood. And this is one reason that CEIBA is not and will never be built in Canada, because Transport Canada, which is the Ministry there, does not recognize wood as a viable material to make any commercial vessel out of, which is absurd, because we've been doing it as a human race for 1000's of years. And this is absurd to me, you cannot, you're not going to get an exemption. And your vessel also, you will not get one grandfathered in. But for example, the United States has a nationwide exemption to this, and which is why they have such a thriving beautiful wooden boatbuilding tradition that's still alive. Craig EasonSo you can't build a commercial vessel in Canada made of wood? Danielle Doggettit's not gonna happen. Some people might tell you could apply for an exemption, but I've been familiar with it for many years, it's not going to happen. It's very unfortunate. And maybe one day, when I'm older, I'll work for Transport Canada, and I can't wait to strike that from the, from the paperwork. Craig EasonLet's talk a little bit about your future plans, because you made it clear on the website, that Sabre is a flagship, you're not stopping at one vessel. This isn't just a Showboat. This is a commercial enterprise. And there are commercial goals. So what are your plans? Tell me a little bit now about what you're doing next. Because you can't continue to build CEIBA after CEIBA where you're building it at the moment, you'd probably run out of wood before long. Danielle DoggettWell, it's funny you say that. So we, as I said earlier, are looking to expand kind of in multi directional, many different ways. And so really, we do actually, okay, it's not announced, I didn't say this, we're going to announce we are building a second ship of this design. You guys didn't hear it here, though. And that'll be announced quite soon. And no, there's no, no, no, you can build with wood. We actually have an inherent tree planting program and say that is mandated to plant 12,000 trees before she hits the water, I think we've put around at the end of this year, it'll be 5,000 trees in the ground. And we've only cut down maybe 500. So we're putting at least 10 times more we were in 500 is pretty much the highest number that will be used for the ship, so we are planting many, many more. But here in Costa Rica, they have some of the most strict forestry laws. And it's one of the only countries in the world where the National Forest is actually increasing in size every year. And this is something that's very important for us to be able to verify that we are getting wood in a sustainable and regenerative manner. Actually, right now we have a nonprofit branch and they're running their "Trees for Seas" tree planting campaign. So if you want to plant a tree, you can contribute that way. But to answer your question, we're also looking at building large commercial ships. We are forming some partnerships right now that are very exciting, with port authorities and industrial shipyards and naval architects, they're really the best from around the world. And if everything falls into place, which we're not sure if it will, there would be guaranteed cargo contracts for those vessels as well, the large commercial ones, Craig Easonand these larger commercial vessels, well, they all but also be looking at wood constructions, are you looking at expanding your vessel types as well? Danielle Doggett Yeah, these would actually be built of steel. And this is a big step for us because CEIBA is very beautiful, because she is inherently carbon negative and organic and her life cycle will be very beautiful. When that ship comes to its end of its life, which could be as long as 100 years, it's made of wood, and it goes back to Earth. And of course, steel is a natural material from Earth, but it's not really the same. When you look at lifecycle analysis. So I'm happy to say, you know, if we build a large steel vessel, I'd write imperfect, I paint the word imperfect, very large on the side of it, so even if the operation is carbon neutral, because we would not be using fossil fuels of any kind, the steel itself has a very heavy, heavy carbon and social footprint, which is something that we need to look into before I can really comment further. But we do intend to do feasibility studies and environmental impact studies on that. You know, Craig EasonI'm aware that the production of steel is particularly intensive, in terms of energy needs. I know there is there are projects, I've read of some research going into looking at renewable energy to provide electrification of steel production, in terms of how the the iron ore is, is melted down to produce the steel, but I believe it's very much in its infancy. So that and that was one of the questions I had about how you would how you could justify that switch to steel, given what you were saying before? Danielle DoggettYeah, well, and it's funny, you know. Wth saiba we're very environmentally inclined, we're, you know, really bordering on being activists, I guess in some ways people always ask us, how can you be environmental if you're cutting down trees? You should build out of steel, so you don't cut down trees? And I say, Do you know the first step of making a mine? You clear cut. You clear cut, and it's typically in Brazil that has all the world's largest iron mines, you clear cut the Amazon and then you start so no, it's not more sustainable than building with wood. But this is something we haven't, we don't have a formal answer on yet. How do we justify working with steel still, which we will be doing research on that, and having statements and having carbon offsets and talking about that. But the justification is decarbonize the maritime industry, inspire others to do more, and work towards a better future. They invented the lightbulb working by candlelight, you know, so you kind of have to work with what you have, and push that forward. And that's what we're doing. So again, I would paint in letters imperfect on the side of that vessel. Craig EasonHow do you say the CEIBA and the these other vessels that you're working on, they will also these other vessels will also be sail powered, so you're demonstrating the use of wind power primarily. But I know in the CEIBA, you're you're looking at other technologies on board, you're looking at having fuel cells and hydrogen. And another area that I found really, really quite interesting is this ability to use the propeller, when you're under sale to Gen to basically generate electricity to then as electrolysis and then generate your own hydrogen on board. Do you see this as being something that you can demonstrate on larger vessels as well, this ability to use fuel sales and use your own hydrogen generation? Danielle DoggettSo just a quick point, CEIBA, the actual first ship we're building is going to be powered by to 150 kilowatt electric engines, which are supported by a very large battery bank. So those will be regenerated using the solar panels and as well, as you said, the propeller. So when the ship is actually being propelled forward using the sails, we can adjust that variable pitch propeller and just generate as much drag resistance and create electricity as we desire. We have conducted, in hope that's the right word now, in partnership, where we have contracted a feasibility study for a CEIBA-type vessel for using green hydrogen fuel cells to power the ship and this is something we're just beginning to explore now that's very exciting. CEIBA seems to, according to the study, which we've been reading, by Ad Astra rocket company, which is an affiliate of NASA, CEIBA seems to be the smallest vessel that hydrogen becomes feasible. And so to really scale hydrogen, you want to have larger and larger ships or at least larger and larger applications, and then that can justify a ship using that. So we're even looking at potentially having a hydrogen, green hydrogen, production facility here at our shipyard, which would power potentially a potential CEIBA-type ship, all of the work at the shipyard, and up to a fleet of 90 open boats, fishing boats, that I referred to. So when you have larger applications, even smaller ones make sense if they can fit in as part of it. Craig EasonThe reason I was asking that I am aware of the Energy Observer, which is sailing around the world, demonstrating solar power, wind power, and the ability to generate its own hydrogen on board for a hydrogen PEM fuel cell that it has installed. And that's why I was interested in how you're taking what is essentially, what I see there as a demonstration of onboard hydrogen generation and putting it into a into living commercial space here, and then even scaling it up, even further to make it even more viable. Danielle DoggettYeah, absolutely. We're very excited about moving forward with potential hydrogen in a large commercial vessel. So this is very, very early stages. But according to I got to meet an astronaut on two days ago, Dr. Franklin Chan was the founder of an Ad Astra rocket company, and he believes that it is possible and scalable and would be viable to do it on a very large scale. But basically, we're driven by the fact that we will not use fossil fuel, so we're not clinging to it, like every single other design out there have large commercial vessels. So you know, for example, OceanBird reduces their use by 90%, but they're just clinging to this fossil fuel, and I don't really know why. So as soon as you eliminate that from the equation, other things start to look more interesting. Craig EasonWhen you look at the effects of this scaling up aspect, and with the saber, you've got certain limits that you've got on the size of the vessel that when you designed it, but do you, you're saying with these other vessels when they become larger vessels, then as you're moving forward, you're looking at larger vessels, and how do you see what do you put them into the same kind of trade that you've got planned for CEIBA,, where you've got long term contracts with cargo owners who really want to demonstrate that they are actually sustainable in that part of their production? Danielle Doggett Yes, absolutely. And we it looks like, as tese contracts come together, so I can't say that they are secured yet, but all every single one of our larger conversations, they all want exclusivity. So they recognize the value of that, they want to have long-term exclusive contracts to really lock in the fact that they are special, they are the ones who have this, and they do not want to lose that service to to a higher paid a higher bidder. And so because there are so few ships, there's almost no ships available right now. And we're seeing pretty, pretty competitive conversations, actually. Craig EasonWho do you think that they do you think you'll soon start to see competitors emerge? Danielle DoggettYes, and no, I mean, I hope we do. And I hope we see competitors emerge. But I just don't really see it happening. As I've said, this even Ocean Bird, which is a very wonderful example, I have the whole thesis study here on my bookshelf, clings to fossil fuels. So until there is a vessel that simply lets it go and they are emission free, and they're carbon negative, or minimum operational is carbon neutral, we literally do not have any competitor because we offer different service. Craig EasonSo what kind of influence do you think you're having on the maritime sector? Danielle DoggettI'm not sure sometimes it feels a little bit removed here in their jungle shipyard in Costa Rica, and I don't always get to get out and really see what's going on. But just last week, actually returned from a sort of reconnaissance mission to the Bahamas to Grand Bahama and to New Providence, which is where Nassau is, and it seems like people are catching on, basically that this isn't simply greenwashing gimmick fad, this is long term financial stability. And this is resilience. And we see this with the Ever Given. And we see this with the COVID pandemic, and we see this with the fluctuating oil prices, and because of COVID, the lack of access to oil, shipping grinding to a halt. The resilience factors is in our faces. And people literally can't get the things they want to order on Amazon and this frustrates people. So it's in their face. Now. Craig EasonYou said that the this is a sort of a $4 million project, and you started off with barely, I don't know, just a few, a few $1,000 in your back pocket almost. How have you managed to get those funds in? And what sort of business do you see this becoming? Because I see on your website, you're still looking for funding to be a stakeholder or a shareholder in Sailcargo? That is still part of your plan? Because obviously that's the business model. How are you managing with that process? Because at first glance, people might think, 'Oh, I'm investing in a charity wonderful', but you're not,you're a business. They're they're making a financial investment, effectively, aren't they? So what would I if I invest in Sailcargo? What do I get out of it? Danielle DoggettSo right now, our only investment opportunity is to invest directly in CEIBA, the ship, which is represented by a company called Inverssiones Maritimes Ceiba, and that's the entity that just represent that ship, and you would own a part of that ship and the returns would come from the operation of that vessel. And you can actually email me right now, if you'd like at info at sailcargo.org.and I'll send you a info pack on all the return on investment projections, we present a 25-year plan. But really, it's a very long term investment as well, and so the operation of this ship should was proper maintenance be up to 100 years. And if you if you look at a container vessel that's up there right now, the average age is 10.5 years. And so there are some really interesting details about our business plan that they really tend to convince people. What we will be doing soon, very, very soon, is opening up to receive investment with the umbrella company called Sailcargo Inc. and that's going to signify the shift that we're making, from only doing smaller wooden vessels and potentially scaling up into a pretty competitive, large commercial sector. Basically, just keep your eye on us and watch for these investment opportunities, but they're going to be popping up. Craig EasonThat’s Danielle Doggett from Sail Cargo on the future plans for CEIBA, a CEIBA twin and her ideas on sustainable steel hulled ships in the future. And I hope to talk to Danielle again later in the year to hear how her plans have developed. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/aronnax. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hurricane Frances  was the sixth named storm, the fourth hurricane, and the third major hurricane of the 2004 Atlantic hurricane season. The system crossed the open Atlantic during mid-to-late August, moving to the north of the Lesser Antilles while strengthening. Its outer bands affected Puerto Rico and the British Virgin Islands while passing north of the Caribbean sea. The storm's maximum sustained wind speeds peaked at 145 miles per hour, achieving Category 4 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. As the system slowed down its forward motion, the eye passed over San Salvador Island and very close to Cat Island in the Bahamas. Frances was the first hurricane to impact the entire Bahamian archipelago since 1866, and led to the nearly complete destruction of their agricultural economy.   Frances then passed over the central sections of the state of Florida in the U.S. only three weeks after Hurricane Charley, causing significant damage to the state's citrus crop, closing major airports, schools and canceling a collegiate football game. The storm then moved briefly offshore Florida into the northeast Gulf of Mexico and made a second U.S. landfall at the Florida Panhandle before accelerating northeast through the eastern United States near the Appalachians into Atlantic Canada while weakening. A significant tornado outbreak accompanied the storm across the eastern United States, nearly equaling the outbreak from Hurricane Beulah. Very heavy rains fell in association with this slow moving and relatively large hurricane, which led to floods in Florida and North Carolina. A total of 49 lives were lost from the cyclone. Damages totaled US$12 billion.   Hurricane Ivan  was a large, long-lived, Cape Verde-type hurricane that caused widespread damage in the Caribbean and United States. The cyclone was the ninth named storm, the sixth hurricane and the fourth major hurricane of the active 2004 Atlantic hurricane season. Ivan formed in early September, had reached Category 5 strength on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale, and became the 10th most intense Atlantic hurricane ever recorded. At its peak in the Gulf of Mexico, Ivan was the size of the state of Texas. It also spawned 120 tornadoes across the eastern United States.   Ivan caused catastrophic damage to Grenada as a strong Category 3 storm, heavy damage to Jamaica as a strong Category 4 storm and then Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands and the western tip of Cuba as a Category 5 storm. After peaking in strength, the hurricane moved north-northwest across the Gulf of Mexico to strike Florida as a strong Category 3 storm, causing significant damage. Ivan dropped heavy rains on the Southeastern United States as it progressed northeast and east through the eastern United States, becoming an extratropical cyclone. The remnant low from the storm moved into the western subtropical Atlantic and regenerated into a tropical cyclone, which then moved across Florida and the Gulf of Mexico into Louisiana and Texas, causing minimal damage.   Ivan caused an estimated US$18 billion in damages to the United States, making it the fifth costliest hurricane ever to strike the country.  We didn't get hit too badly by this storm, but it has my nerves on edge that it is just one storm after another this year.   Hurricane Jeanne  was the deadliest hurricane in the 2004 Atlantic hurricane season. It was the tenth named storm, the seventh hurricane, and the fifth major hurricane of the season, as well as the third hurricane and fourth named storm of the season to make landfall in Florida. After wreaking havoc on Hispaniola, Jeanne struggled to reorganize, eventually strengthening and performing a complete loop over the open Atlantic. It headed westwards, strengthening into a Category 2 hurricane and passing over the islands of Great Abaco and Grand Bahama in the Bahamas on September 25.   Jeanne made landfall later in the day in Florida just 2 miles from where Frances had struck 3 weeks earlier. Building on the rainfall of Frances and Ivan, Jeanne brought near-record flood levels as far north as West Virginia and New Jersey before its remnants turned east into the open Atlantic. Jeanne is blamed for at least 3,006 deaths in Haiti with about 2,800 in Gonaïves alone, which was nearly washed away by floods and mudslides. The storm also caused 7 deaths in Puerto Rico, 18 in the Dominican Republic and at least 4 in Florida, bringing the total number of deaths to at least 3,025;   Jeanne is the 12th deadliest storm in the Atlantic hurricane history ever. Final property damage in the United States was $6.8 billion, making this the 13th costliest hurricane in U.S. history.  Jeanne took out several trees at the sanctuary and smashed some cages, but none of the cats escaped.  I had to use my body as a patch in the roof of a cougar cage until a patch of wire arrived, but that was the scariest part of the damage done.   I'm exhausted from being on high alert for weeks now due to hurricanes hitting Florida.  I watch them for days, not knowing where they will land, and fearful for the lives of my cats and family.  People are saying that it is global warming and life in Florida will always be this way from now on.  I don't know how long I can deal with the stress.   I've been writing my story since I was able to write, but when the media goes to share it, they only choose the parts that fit their idea of what will generate views.  If I'm going to share my story, it should be the whole story.  The titles are the dates things happened. If you have any interest in who I really am please start at the beginning of this playlist: http://savethecats.org/   I know there will be people who take things out of context and try to use them to validate their own misconception, but you have access to the whole story.  My hope is that others will recognize themselves in my words and have the strength to do what is right for themselves and our shared planet.     You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile   You can see photos, videos and more, updated daily at BigCatRescue.org   Check out our main channel at YouTube.com/BigCatRescue   Music (if any) from Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) This video is for entertainment purposes only and is my opinion.

Bill Poje is a degreed accountant with a Vanderbilt MBA in Finance and Operations. From 1996 to 2004 he worked for a global Japanese manufacturing firm (Hi-Lex) and costsell price estimated 25%+ of all OEM push-pull cables (transmission, brake, cotton-picker) production sold in the USA. From 2004 to 2007 he was the financial controller for the largest Bahamian exporter (Polymers International) while installing a full ERPAccounting system on Grand Cayman and Grand Bahama. From 2008 on he has built the Corporation X vision. To learn more about Bill visit: https://poje.biz Be a Guest. Share Your Story: https://www.AskSharifah.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sharifah-hardie/support

On this episode of the Team Cooper Podcast, Mr. Cooper phylisophically agrees with the bill, but points out his concerns and other national concerns. He speaks about the unrest in country, and calls for more leadership. He also speaks about the current state of Grand Bahama, the need for repairs, and the sale of The Grand Bahama Airport.

Claudette Dean Expressing the Inexpressible Through Color, Form, and Word Natural mystic and visionary, Claudette Dean, has been practicing as a visual artist, poet, and author. Her spiritually based work expresses universal themes such as love, light, and connection, and is often inspired by nature. Issues of identity and womanhood are also often at the forefront of her work. Having successfully practiced as a painter and mixed media artist since the early 1990’s, her portfolio includes four solo exhibitions, numerous group shows both national and international, an award for excellence in Fine Art from the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, and inclusion in most major art collections in the Bahamas, including the National Collection. In 2010, Claudette first added the written and spoken word to her arsenal of creativity when she was prompted to write a series of love poems to the Divine. These poems are featured in her book, Inner Sanctum, along with original paintings from her second solo exhibition. She went on to write and perform Resurrection, a performance art video which was featured at The National Art Gallery in their 6th National Exhibition. Then in 2018, she published her first novel, Smelling Roses - A Tale of Connection and Transformation. Claudette considers her journey to self discovery through her art, as most notable, and the greatest measure of her success, those who’ve mentioned being touched by her work. In her own words: “I create because it is my place of connection. Embracing the unknown, I continue exploring and expressing from this place of connection as I follow the Golden Thread. Through the process, I discover my gifts, and through the work, I share them. And the journey continues.” In the wake of Hurricane Dorian, Claudette works from her rebuilt home studio and office, and resides with husband, Donald Dean, on the island of Grand Bahama. Buddhist Biohacker Podcast https://www.lisamgunshore.com/podcast Buddhist Biohacker Partners https://www.lisamgunshore.com/partners Become A Patron or Donate https://www.lisamgunshore.com/patron

In the first installment of this two-part series, Anthony Ferguson, Lashell White, Angelo Butler, and Pamela Ferguson discuss how public private partnerships can be used to rebuild Abaco and Grand Bahama in the wake of Hurricane Dorian and to support the economic recovery of The Bahamas as we grapple with the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this episode of "Tell Me More," host Renee Changnon sits down to talk with Lesley Davies-Baptista of Paint Fair in Freeport, Grand Bahama. Lesley and her team recently incorporated Everything DiSC in their operation. She discusses the impact of the assessments on her and her colleagues, what it was like reviewing the results with Kim Peffley from NHPA and how she plans to implement Everything DiSC moving forward with her current and future staff members.   Music Credits: "Ingenuity" by Lee Rosevere "Puzzle Pieces" by Lee Rosevere

Our destination is Grand Bahama Island and our guest is expert fly angler, author, and outfitter, Greg Vincent of H2O Bonefishing. Grand Bahama is known for miles and miles of uncrowded flats fishing for some of the largest bonefish in the world.  Here anglers can expect daily encounters with fish in the 6-8 lb class and realistic shots at double-digit bonefish.  With over 30 years of experience, Greg has appeared on TV shows, Orvis instructional videos, has authored many articles, and created fly patterns sold world-wide.  Greg unravels the mysteries of the Bonefish and steps us through his process for sighting, casting, hooking, fighting, and landing the “grey ghosts” of the flats.  Bonus: be sure to listen to the end to catch top fly patterns and a great story of how a 33 lb permit, his largest ever, jerked his guide off the boat and into the water – no kidding! With host, Steve Haigh Greg Vincent, H20 Bonefishing: Greg's top flies for Grand Bahama: @DestinationAnglerPodcast  (Facebook and Instagram) H2O Bonefishing: (720) 450-7291| info@5280angler.com Facebook –  https://www.facebook.com/h2obonefishing Instagram - @h2o_bonefishing Destination Angler: The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes:   http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/ Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: On Instagram: @DestinationAnglerPodcast On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast Join in the conversation with the Destination Angler Connection group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/984515755300748/ Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts Recorded December 22, 2020.  Episode 31. Music on the show by A Brother's Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.    Podcast edited by Podcast Volume  https://www.podcastvolume.com/

My name is Dave Rice, and together with my wife Laurie, own REI Bookkeepers, a boutique bookkeeping firm exclusively for real estate investors. Being real estate investors ourselves for a number of years, we saw a need for knowledgeable bookkeeping professionals in this niche. Laurie's background in accounting, with a BS degree from the University of Wisconsin. My background is a small business with a BS in Pharmacy also from Wisconsin. Our backgrounds and years as successful entrepreneurs convinced us to hang out our virtual shingle. That was two years ago. We are based in Naples, Florida and now serve clients virtually all across the United States. Together with technology such as cloud-based accounting systems, video teleconferencing, telephone, and email we are able to keep up with all of our clients. Anyone can say they are a bookkeeper. We are true bookkeeping professionals and our ace in the hole is Laurie's accounting background. She understands the theory behind what we are doing and can think through the puzzle we are often asked to clean up. What has contributed to our success? We are both very detail-oriented, something that doesn't often come naturally to a real estate investor. Their forte is often in the areas of finding deals and initiating sometimes uncomfortable conversations with distressed sellers. Often after the fact, details get lost in the mix. This is why many more successful investors are outsourcing to services such as ours. Our business arrangement works. Laurie does a great deal of the actual bookkeeping, especially the more complex transactions. I do all of our marketing, technology, client contact, manage the business side, and as much bookkeeping as I can fit in. Most of our new clients come from referrals through existing clients or from a few referral partners. How do we give back? We adopted our two children as infants from Korea many years ago. They are both adults now and I couldn't be more proud any anything in our lives than our children. Our daughter is a University of Florida graduate and a Lieutenant in the United States Coast Guard, currently stationed in Washington DC. Our son is a retired US Army Infantry Officer with two tours in the Middle East. He lives here in Naples, is married with a two-year-old daughter (the new light of our lives), and another child on the way. Besides his career he is also in the midst of graduate school, getting an MBA from the University of Florida. We're also very active in our local church, a most unique organization. We are the largest outdoor congregation in the country. We celebrate every Sunday morning outdoors in the park. It's an early sunrise service every Sunday for us. Laurie helps with hospitality and I set up chairs. We set up and take down somewhere between 500 and 2500 chairs for our guests. The question most often asked is what do we do when it rains? We get wet. Our latest mission through our church is to help a small church in High Rock, Grand Bahama. The church was the only one left standing in the settlement after Dorion. We sent a representative there two days ago to provide immediate financial assistance and to assess their long term needs. Right now that is finding lost family members. We just completed raising $78,000 which is enough to fill a shipping container with building materials. It will be on the way to High Rock in about a week. What is the best way to reach us? Through our website REIBookkeepers.com ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Download our FREE Guide to PREDICTABLE, RELIABLE, PASSIVE INCOME TO LIVE LIFE ON YOUR OWN TERMS ___________________________________ Want to appear on our podcast?  Contact Us Learn how you can passively put your hard-earned money to work for you through multifamily syndication:  Steed Talker Capital Connect with Us: Facebook Twitter Linkedin Instagram Youtube

Playhouse is back with another episode of Inside The Playhouse! Daddi Whites aka Lil Drippy was supposed to pop in but... ahh coooooooolleeee! Nevertheless, we hooked up with another Playhouse member, so we shall introduce you to a man that needs no introduction- DJ Bravo, who joins us live from Freeport, Grand Bahama. As always, don't forget to Like, Share and most importantly SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any other episodes. For those of you who have already handled that, a big thank you! Be sure to also follow Playhouse Entertainment on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

Hurricane Dorian was a long-lived, extremely powerful and destructive Category 5 hurricane that devastated the northwestern Bahamas and caused significant damage to the Southeastern United States and Atlantic Canada. It was the fifth depression, fourth named storm, second hurricane, and the first major hurricane of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season. The hurricane caused catastrophic damage to Grand Bahama and Abaco Island, with at least 70,000 people left homeless.

We've arrived at the end of another week, though many didn't. This was the week of Dorian who thankfully spared Puerto Rico and the South Florida coastline, but hit the Bahamas hard, decimating the islands of Abacos and Grand Bahama. Trump couldn't stop embarrassing himself by claiming that Alabama was in the cone of uncertainty (it wasn't). As the death toll rises, Trump continues to divert out attention away from the horrible things he's doing to the US. Will Bunch of the Philadelphia Inquirer is my guest to officially close the book on summer 2019.

CBS News reporter, Janet Shamlian, reports on how it's being felt in Palm Beach County in Florida. Hurricane Dorian remains powerful and destructive as it hovers over Grand Bahama island - but is showing signs of slight weakening. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said in the last hour that the Category 4 storm's maximum sustained winds fell to 240 kph - down a touch from 250 kph earlier today. On Sunday, Dorian blasted the Bahamas with maximum sustained winds of close to 300kph and gusts up to 354 kph - tying the record for the most powerful Atlantic hurricane to ever make landfall. The storm continued to creep westward at just 2kph.  Dorian is expected to move “dangerously close” to the Florida east coast late Monday through Wednesday evening and then move north to coastal Georgia and South Carolina on Wednesday night and Thursday.   Guest: Ross Hull Global News meteorologist

In this episode we head back to the clear blue waters of Grand Bahama in search of the ghost of the flats. If you tuned in last week, you know that we encountered a few bonefish, and many people credit the health of the fishery to the health of the habitat on Grand Bahama. But the ideal that the Bahamas has somehow managed to achieve didn't happen overnight, and the fishery's protection is far from over. In this episode, we're going to look at how the Bahamas became the world's favorite bonefishing destination and the work being done to ensure that it stays that way. It's a story in 5 parts. But at the end, we'll have to confront our role in the future of Bahamian Bonefish This episode of the DrakeCast is made possible by our longtime sponsors Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures and Scott Fly Rods. We couldn't do this without them. We're also supported by Deli Fresh Design, an apparel company that specializes in creating fishing gear out of recycled materials. This week they're doing a special giveaway on their Instagram so make sure to check 'em out @DeliFreshDesign. backstagepass.yellowdogflyfishing.com/ www.delifreshdesign.com/ www.scottflyrod.com/

In today's audio story, we scan the flats of Grand Bahama in search of a single species: Bonefish. Listen to veteran East End Lodge guide Cecil Leathan pole experienced angler Bjorn Stromsness (of the Bonefish on the Brain blog) as they tell the tales of their first bonefishes and find many more. Many thanks to our sponsors for making this episode possible! Supporting them supports us. https://www.yellowdogflyfishing.com/ http://eastendlodge.com/ https://www.scottflyrod.com/ http://www.delifreshdesign.com/