The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 88, No. 56, Ed. 1, Friday, April 28, 2000
Tri-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Hello. My name is Canishka Stuart-Alexander, and I have been writing for most of my life (since the age of 8 to be exact). However, on a professional level, I have been writing for more than 15 years. I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Abilene Christian University in 2001. Currently, I am pursuing an online master's degree in business and theology to compliment my writing skills and eventually develop my own company. I am frequently engaged in freelance writing for local magazines and publications in The Bahamas, and my work experience also includes working for a television network called the Bahamas Christian Network (BCN). Nevertheless, my desire is to enhance and improve my existing writing skills, so I am interested in gaining more exposure through international writing assignments. I am also an amateur photographer and videographer/video editor, and hope to refine these skills as well. At the end of the day, though, writing is my first love and my daily passion!
Tri-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Written by: Canishka Alexander Joyce Riviere and Jason Mortimer of the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) took great pleasure in presenting boxes of books to the students of Central Abaco Primary School (CAPS) on Dec. 5. In her remarks, Riviere acknowledged that the books would benefit students and she assured that they would get full usage out of them.
ABACO - Half Check is the meeting place for a rousing game of dominoes from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily in Murphy Town - weather permitting. A group of 50 men make up the Half Check Association, with eight teams usually being represented when tournam...
Written by: Canishka Alexander Three softball players from Abaco were selected as part of The Bahamas' National Softball Team that will compete in the Central American and Caribbean Games qualifying tournament in Cali, Colombia from April 23 to May 3. They are Pitchers Lyle Sawyer and Tyler Russell, and Grant Albury, catcher, from the Creter's Bulldogs.
Written by: Canishka Alexander A partnership among international and local organizations allowed several seminars to be held on domestic violence as well as teen dating abuse during the month of November. The seminar themed "Inspiring Change by Raising Voices," took place on Nov.
Written by: Canishka Alexander On July 20, a debriefing of the Central Abaco Red Cross Group's Community Emergency Preparedness Day was held at the Dundas Town Church of God.
Written by: Canishka Alexander The Haitian Youth Conference 2013 was held from Feb. 17-24 nightly at the Friendship Mission Baptist Church L'Amitie in the Peas community under the theme: "Better Decisions Today for a Brighter Future Tomorrow." Although the conference's focus was on helping Haitian youth, numerous leaders and stakeholders and other youth in the community were invited to attend the conference.
Written by: Canishka Alexander In a combined graduation for participants in Sessions 3, 4 and 5 of the Ministry of Tourism's BahamaHost Graduation Ceremony, more than 60 people graduated as certified BahamaHost professionals on Nov. 24 at the Government Complex.
Written by: Canishka Alexander Paving the way toward food security and the transformation of the country's agricultural sector are major focuses for the Bahamas Government. As it stands, The Bahamas spends millions of dollars annually on food imports. But, hope is on the horizon.
Tri-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Written by: Canishka Alexander Above: early in the day, boaters begin to arrive at the Stranded Naked Cheeseburger Party on Fiddle Cay. The party coincides with the start of Regatta Time in Abaco. Photo by David Rees.
Written by: Canishka Alexander Where there's a will, there is a way especially when God is in the equation. Just ask Leandra Rolle, a 17-year-old girl diagnosed with scoliosis, who recently graduated from Agape Christian School as salutatorian. You see, Leandra was diagnosed with scoliosis three years ago.