Bahamas News
Women’s Conference to Focus on Power of Personal Storytelling
NASSAU, BAHAMAS (May 26th, 2023) – Exuma native Shem Bodie Neilly is giving back to the Bahamian community in a special way this summer. In less than two weeks, women will gather for “Life’s Chapter Real Talk” at Margaritaville Beach Resort during an intimate conference under the theme #NoBreaksJustPowerHer.
Through her non-profit organization, Ladies With Chapters, Neilly is committed to using the power of stories to inspire women of various ages. The event, which will be hosted by local talent Rika C., is a platform for participants to have discussions, be empowered, and leave feeling motivated.
“With all the demands that society has placed on women, we often find ourselves overwhelmingly shaken, broken, shattered, tried, and tested. We rarely have the opportunity to recharge and reset ourselves. It’s events like these that help to pour into our cups, empty or half full. We all need it,” said Neilly.
Specialty speakers include international guests such as Secily Wilson, Michelle Cadore, Whitney House, Rosena Duncanson, and Christina Burrows-Cleare.
Neilly noted, “When women step out into the world, many of us are only seen for our outward appearance. However, we all share something special, we all have a story. Our lives are made up of many chapters.”
Neilly added, “Ladies With Chapters was cultivated from the humble upbringing of my life. I continue to challenge myself professionally and personally. I’ve pushed through many obstacles and was faced with many life adversities to be where I am today. My passion and purpose have allowed me to use my voice to help inspire women, building a platform so they too can have a voice to share their story. Most importantly reminding them that there is strength in
vulnerability and that each story is meant to be shared. Stories have strength and they too can concur and persevere.”
Though now based in Orlando, Florida, Neilly explained that it was important to her to host the conference in The Bahamas.
“As a Bahamian woman, I know firsthand how our strength can be tested. We rarely have the opportunity to recharge, reset and pour into ourselves. Today, maintaining a healthy lifestyle takes a lot of resilience and willpower and I am happy to play a small role in helping to reenergize and reinvigorate women.”
Also aware of the heavy price tag usually associated with women’s events, Neilly was likewise committed to making the conference, which will feature a buffet-style dinner, affordable.
“An extravagant and elegant event can be so out of reach for the women who need it most. My goal is to create an empowering and inspiring event at a reasonable cost but with the same high-quality speakers and atmosphere”, she said.
The theme #NoBreaksJustPowerHer relates to a woman being able to tap into the power that lies within her. It means using personal power and is a reminder that our strength is within us, to keep going and never quit on our God-given purpose. It also tugs on a woman’s ability to identify what her purpose is and how to tap into it.
The conference will be a channel for “real, deep talk and personal discussions”. While there will be a keynote speaker and panel, participants will be able to ask questions and give feedback as they learn. All women over the age of 18, but especially between 25-30 years old are encouraged to attend. Those above the 30-year-old mark are likewise invited to not only gain from the conference but can connect with those younger and share key life lessons, and how they have conquered.
Neilly has given numerous complimentary conference tickets to women in the community including senior students of Doris Johnson Senior High School. Persons interested in the Sunday, June 4th conference can purchase tickets by visiting https://LWC_NoBreaksJustPowerHer2023.eventbrite.com. The event will additionally feature a 3-day resort stay grand prize, other door prizes, surprises, entertainment, and a disc jockey.
The #NoBreaksJustPowerHer women’s conference will allow participants to exemplify the strength that comes with being vulnerable and recognize how pushing through each obstacle shapes a brighter future. No matter the age, guest speakers and participants alike will be able to inspire and uplift each other through stories of adversity and perseverance.
Photo Caption: Shem Neilly is giving back to the Bahamian community through storytelling with an affordable, extravagant women’s conference on Sunday June 4th.
PRESS RELEASE
Rashaed Esson
Staff Writer
#TheBahamas, August 5, 2023 – An American woman has been arrested in The Bahamas, accused of conspiring with two men, one of them alleged to be her lover, to murder her estranged husband.
The woman, 36 year old Lindsay Shiver and the two men, 28-year-old Terrance Bethel, the alleged lover and 29 year old Faron Newbold, were taken into custody last week following police investigation of a reported burglary at
Grabbers Bar and Grill restaurant on Great Guana Cay.
The police looked into their cell phones and found WhatsApp messages detailing the assassination plot to kill her husband.
The couple, who built a life in South Georgia have three children and are home owners on the island in the Abacos.
News outlets throughout the US have reported on the scandalous story, including that a nasty court battle over the couple’s reported, $5 Million dollar fortune and three children was underway. Shiver, an entrepreneur is a former beauty Alabama queen, her husband a former football player was an insurance executive.
According to US media, the husband, Robert, recently filed for divorce from Shivers after a decade of marriage upon discovering she had an alleged extra-martial affair with Bethel whom she met in The Bahamas.
While the husband claims infidelity on the part of his wife, the wife claims he was abusive.
The suspects Shiver, Bethel and Newbold appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Roberto Reckley on Friday July 28th. Their next court date is set for October 5th.
Rashaed Esson
Staff Writer
#TheBahamas, August 5, 2023 – The Bahamas is now facing an unfortunate reality as sexual assault has become and is a growing issue since 2023. Women and girls are said to be living in fear for their safety from these perpetrators.
The Royal Bahamas Police force has reported on instances of assault in press releases found on their Facebook page.
One report spoke of a 50 year old they were searching for after he burglarized a home and sexually assaulted an elderly woman, 82 years old. She was reported to be asleep when he woke and assaulted her.
This took place on Tuesday July 11th, 2023 at the home in the Centreville area of Nassau.
There is another incident that took place on July 17th, 2023 which the police are seeking in catching the suspect as they investigate. It involves a man believed to the perpetrator in for an armed robbery and sexual assault.
According to preliminary data, he approached the victim, a female, with a firearm, robbed her and sexually assaulted
her. He proceeded to enter the house and robbed a male and escaped. This happened in the Cowpen Road area; also in Nassau.
The assaults continue to grow in number as the police reported that they were investigating two other incidents that took place on July 24th.
The first had to do with a female, 30 years old who reported she was driving on West on Marshall Road when two men approached her after she slowed down near Faith Avenue. One of the males with a firearm, forced her from her vehicle and took her to nearby bushes where they sexually assaulted her after which they escaped.
The second incident involved à 32 year old woman who was sexually assaulted by a male known to her. It is reported that she was walking in the Fleming Street area when she accepted transportation from the suspect, who drove her to a dirt road off Gladstone Road where he presented a firearm and proceeded to rape her.
Furthermore, another assault, this time involving a 9 year old girl, was reported. As revealed by preliminary information, the victim was playing with friends outside where she lives on Saturday July 29th, 2023 when the suspect, a 42 year old male of Summerset Estate, driving a white Nissan Skyline, arrived and gestured to her to enter the car.
She entered the car after which he took her to an unknown location, threatened her and sexually assaulted her. She was later found somewhere in Spikenard Road; this also happened in Nassau.
Fortunately, he was caught and arrested for abduction and sexual assault on Sunday July 30th by officers affiliated with the Drug Enforcement Unit.
There are other reports of sexual assault throughout The Bahamas as well as rape and attempted rape during the earlier parts of the year, dating back to as early as February.
CAPTION: Women Leaders, including Ann Marie Davis, wife of the Prime Minister filled the gallery of The Bahamas Senate this week as members of the upper chamber debated the Protection Against Violence Bill 2023. The debate came just as the country experiences a spike in sexual assaults against women and girls. Photo by Patrick Hanna, BIS.
#TurksandCaicos, August 5, 2023 – On August 3rd, 2023, Premier Misick met with the Leader of the
Opposition of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, the Honorable Michael Pintard. The discussion was highly productive, and they delved into matters of mutual concern between their neighboring nations. Hon. Pintard was accompanied by other opposition members, including Senator the Honorable Darren Handfield and Mr. Joshua Sears.
Group photo caption:
From Left to Right: Mr. Joshua Sears, Senator Hon. Darren Hendfield, Premier Hon. Charles Washington Misick, Bahamas Leader of the Bahamas Hon. Michael Pintard and Deputy Premier Hon. Erwin J. Saunders.
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