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Week 12

April 6, 2010 - The Tribune

Hundreds of 'Women in White' gathered to pray on Good Friday. The event was a huge success as there were a diverse group of women represented.

April 1, 2010 - The Tribune

Employees of the Container Port in Freeport had a silent march for their three colleagues who lost their lives in the horrific tornado.

April 3, 2010 - Miami Herald

Ethiopian Orthodox Christian pilgrims hold candles during the procession of the Holy Fire at Deir El Sultan in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, believed by many to be the site of the crucifixion in Jerusalem's Old City, Saturday. Orthodox Christians are marking the solemn period of Easter. ODED BALILTY/AP

April 4, 2010 - Miami Herald

Members of the Italian Armed Forces stand in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican during the Easter Mass celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI. PIER PAOLO CITO / AP

April 4, 2010 - USA Today

"Pope Benedict XVI addresses the faithful at the end of the Easter Mass in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican."

April 5, 2010 - Miami Herald

Calexico police officer Luis Casillas walks past windows broken out of a downtown Calexico, Calif. store front after a powerful earthquake centered in Mexico swayed buildings from Los Angeles to Tijuana Sunday, April 4, 2010. Denis Poroy / AP Photo

Week 11

March 31, 2010 - Miami Herald

"A woman reacts as she stands near the site of an explosion at Lubyankka subway station on Wednesday. The Moscow subway bombings shocked a country that had grown accustomed to such violence being confined to a restive southern corner such as Dagestan, and marked the return of terrorism to the everyday lives of Muscovites after a six-year break." ALEXANDER ZEMLIANICHENKO/AP

 

March 30, 2010- The Tribune

Tornado hits Grand Bahama. There were three persons killed at the Container Port with several others who were injured. The property was damaged and other areas affected throughout the island.

March 29, 2010- Miami Herald

In Port-au-Prince a child is seen sitting under a woman's chair during Palm Sunday mass. Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem, and is the start of the Christian Holy Week.

March 27, 2010- The Tribune

A friend stands outside the scene of his friend who was the burned to death and home destroyed by a drastic fire. The death of Robert Armbristor is tragic and the most unfortunate part is that he was a disabled hence it was difficult for him to escape.

 March 26, 2010 - USA Today

"An employee of the Closed Loop Recycling plant sweeps stacks of plastic bottles in London. The state-of-the-art plant is the first in the UK to produce food-grade recycled plastic from bottle waste."

March 25, 2010 - The Tribune

Andre Birbal, Former Art Teacher at the Eight Mile Rock was wanted in the Bahamas for allegedly sexually molesting several former male students. He was extradited to the Bahamas and arraigned on several charges. The incident has resulted in various male teacher seminars in Nassau and the Family Islands. 

Week 10

March 24, 2010 - The Tribune

Bahamians 'just have to live with' Tsunami fear. By the Bahamas being a small island as well as low lying there is a high chance of natural diaster threats (e.g. tsunamis, hurricanes)

March 23, 2010 - Nassau Guardian

Ryan Pinder (PLP) victorious for the consitituency of Elizabeth. After weeks of deliberation, the court Senior Justices' made their verdict. All five protested votes were casted in Pinder's favour. The picture shows his expression as well as the reaction of a supporter and his fellow colleagues upon being declared 'winner'. 

March 21, 2010 - Miami Herald

"Waves stirred up by Tropical Cyclone Ului batter racing yacht Anaconda at Airlie Beach, Australia. About 60,000 homes are without power, trees and signs have blown over and boats have been smashed on the rocks after a massive storm with winds up to 124 miles (200 kilometers) per hour blew across the coast of northeastern Australia". Brian Cassey / AP - Natural diasters are occuring all over the world. This photo allows its viewers to see the intensity of the storm and its damage.

March 19, 2010 - USA Today

President Obama takes the stage to speak about health care at the Patriot Center at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. The angle this photo is shot enables us to see the true definition of the subject as well as his surroundings (i.e. the excited audience)

March 18, 2010 - USA Today

In Koz Kunar, Afghanistan - U.S. Army Staff Sgt., 554th Military Police Company, watches a boy who suddenly appeared in a doorway while his squad searched for a suspected gunman. The boy seems to be in fear and the man from the U.S. Army looks as if he is ready to shoot anything in sight.

Week 9

March 17, 2010 - The Tribune

Faulty street/directional signs are set to be repaired by the Ministry of Works.

March 16, 2010 - USA Today

"Israeli border police arrest a Palestinian youth during clashes in the Shufat refugee camp in East Jerusalem. Hundreds of Palestinians battled with Israeli security forces after Israel vowed to build 1,600 apartments in the city".

 

March 13, 2010 - Miami Herald

After a suicide attacker struck a security checkpoint in northwest Pakistan, an injured victim walks away from a burning vehicle. This photo was captured on site of the suicide bombing in Saidu Sharif, a town of Pakistan's Swat Valley. As a result scores of people were killed and dozens injuried.

March 12, 2010 - Miami Herald

Zahid Shahid, an eighteen month old child injured in a suicide attack, lies at a local hospital in Lahore, Pakistan. The expression on the subjects' face is filled with pain and sadness.

March 11, 2010 - The Tribune

Store manager - Peter Joseph of Home Furniture Palmdale 'cuts own throat'. This is the second suicide in just under two weeks. Sgt Skippings advised persons who may be feeling depressed or suicidal to seek help.

Week 8

March 10, 2010 - USA Today

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates inspects troops at the Camp Blackhorse training grounds in Kabul, Afghanistan. The angle of this photo creates an appreciation for the subject and its surroundings.

March 9, 2010 - Miami Herald

A man walks inside of what was left of his house in Constitucion, Chile. The opening in the sky makes the house seem to be shaped as a square.

March 8, 2010 - The Tribune

Governal General Arthur Hanna greets and socializes at the Bahamas Red Cross Fair. This event drew a vast crowd at Lower Gardens Government House.

March 6, 2010 - The tribune

SAC strikes again! SAC won the BAISS Track & Field meet for the 21st time. This picture displays a diagonal progression to SAC's first and third place win in this race.

March 5, 2010 - Miami Herald

A young boy jumps into the sea to beat the heat in Mumbai, India. This photo makes use of its objects by the boy seeming to be the same size as them.

Week 7

March 3, 2010 - Miami Herald

An Indian navy plane giving off green colored smoke is seen performing aerobatics at an airshow along with other planes before it crashed into a building in Hyderabad, India. As a result, both the pilot and the copilot were killed and four people on the ground injuried.

March 2, 2010- USA Today

"Pakistani soldiers leave a captured Taliban cave complex in Damadola. Seventy-five local and foreign militants were killed during an operation that resulted in the capture of a Taliban and al-Qaeda headquarters near the Afghan border. The underground complex, which took five to seven years to build, totaled 156 caves carved into sheer rock with a clear view of the snowcapped peaks in eastern Afghanistan." 

March 1, 2010 - Nassau Guardian

The scene outside the home of College of the Bahamas student, Keisha Thurston who allegedly committed suicide. This picture displays mixed emotions - to the left family members are consoling each other and to the right, police officers are gathered seeming to be assessing the situation.

February 27, 2010 - Miami Herald

Vehicles that were driving along a highway that collapsed near Santiago are seen overturned on the asphalt Saturday, after a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday.

February 26, 2010 - The Tribune

School children using a crosswalk in Grand Bahama during a road check excercise. The Bahamas Police Force is in a new era and is trying their best to serve and protect everyone.

February 25, 2010 - The Tribune

Parrot seen in Abaco. About five centuries ago, Christopher Columbus reported that, "the song of the little birds might make a man wish never to leave here." The Abaco population is unique because it is the only ground nesting in the Western Hemisphere (Inagua parrots nest in tree cavities).

Week 6

February 23, 2010 - The Nassau Guardian

A Tabernacle Falcons player goes up strong for his shot with the passion of a deceased teammate, Shaquille Hines. The team won against C.C. Sweeting Cobras hence the Falcons are the official Hugh Campbell Champions 2010.

February 22, 2010 - Miami Herald

A police man is seen looking at a car in downtown Funchal, the Madeira Island's capital almost buried with rocks and other debris carried by rushing water. This resulted after heavy rain causing flash floods all around the Portuguese Island. According to the Miami Herald, "The local government confirmed many dead."

February 20, 2010 - The Tribune: INSIGHT

A man is helped while trying to cross a flooded street in Funchal, the Madeira Island's capital. This picture shows teamwork and the struggle for life.

February 19, 2010 - The New York Times

Evan Lysacek amazingly performed at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. He earned a gold medal and also became the first U.S. men's skater to win in 22 years. 

February 18, 2010 - The Nassau Guardian: The Freeport News

Deputy Prime Minister, Brent Symonette (FNM) and the leader of the opposition Perry Christie (PLP) greeted each other with a peaceful handshake. We all are one despite our differences!

Week 5

February 17, 2010 - The Tribune

Outside Thelma Gibson school was chaotic as many FNM's and PLP's gathered and stood around the area where the recount was taking place. Police officers had to form a human barrier on the scene to avoid passionate arguing supporters from both parties. Shortly after this, baracades were set up as a physical seperation, however this did not stop the shouting and noise. Eventually the crowd settled and continued to wait quietly for more news on the recount. 

February 16, 2010 - The Tribune

Flocks of FNM's and PLP's gather for their rallies the night before the Elizabeth Estates bye-election. Currently, as of Tuesday February 16th 9:45p.m. the PLP(1500 votes) is one point below the FNM (1501 votes) hence Dr. Duane Sands (FNM) is the unofficial winner. According to the Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham, the bye-election can go "either way." He advised FNM supporters that, "we have not yet won." We wait to hear the official results after the re-count and other procedures are executed.

February 15, 2010 - Miami Herald

'A Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer stands next to an Olympic flame ahead of the evening's medal presentations at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia.' This picture caught my attention because of the angle of which it was shot and the distinct shades. Although the officer is standing next to the candle there seems to be a slight distance between them. I believe that the focal length and use of light by the photographer resulted in such a masterpiece.

February 13, 2010 - Miami Herald

A rare snow storm in U.S South has knocked out power to thousands and caused hundreds of accidents. Despite this, Tyrese Everett from Marlow, GA makes a snowman on his mother's car. He is fascinated by this because this was the first time he had seen snow.

February 12, 2010 - The Tribune

 As seen in this picture, Executive Director of Bahamas National Trust, Eric Carey shows some of the litter that was dumped at the Bonefish pond. In the Bahamas we have a campaign going on, 'Clean, Green and Pristine' but are we really living up to this? By the picture being greyscale, it places less emphasis on the trash but we are able to see the abundance of it which brings a stronger message to its viewers. Let's be the difference today! "Stop dumping garbage in our protected areas"

February 11, 2010 - Miami Herald

In Jammu, India a fire eater participates in a festival dedicated across India to a Hindu god Shiva.

Week 4

February 10, 2010 - The Tribune

It was quite interesting to see L-R The Worker Party, PLP, National Development Party and Bahamas Democratic Movement representatives express their views on why they should be the best candidate for the Elizabeth Estates Constituency. It was a lively debate, with these various parties all on one platform. Particularily, the representive for the Worker Party, Rodney Moncur who was quite expressive and made hilarious remarks. I was disappionted that the FNM party was not represented.

February 8, 2010 - The Miami Herald

This picture was captured in Gunsan, South Korea. 'A massive flock of Balkal teals fly over Geumgang Lake.' The scene is eye-catching and one of a kind.

February 7, 2010 - The Miami Herald

Many persons gathered on Sunday past to watch Super Bowl 2010. The picture was taken just in time and makes the game seem 'live and direct' from simply viewing this picture. A victorious Saints member almost got tackled by his opponent.

 February 6, 2010 - The Tribune

Officers remove one of the men shot in a suspected revenge attack. As I studied this photograph, I thought how many more murders will we face before this year ends? "Stop the violence, increase the peace."

February 5, 2010 - USA Today

The photographer made use of natural light and shot the picture in an angle that we can appreciate its composition. The lady has her hands raised symbolizing that she is still giving thanks despite the after-math of the earthquake in Haiti.