This week on islandThursday and Friday are faculty social nights — Bon Vivants and Twisted Lime in Sandyport run happy-hour specials, and the “LCIS Social Scene” WhatsApp group is where impromptu plans happen. Ask any current teacher for an invite.
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Where to eat & drink
From a historic seaside pub in Gambier to Michelin-star Italian, five minutes from campus.
Worth knowingMost westside restaurants require weekend bookings; Shima and Mogano book out two to three weeks ahead for Friday and Saturday evenings. Solomon's offers a 5% teacher discount on Wednesdays (bring school ID), and the Kraven app delivers across most of Nassau.
Dining & Provisions Guide
The full vetted list — restaurants, bars, groceries and pro tips — designed for print or your phone.
Day trips, waterparks, culture and fitness — the weekend is the whole point.
Worth knowingAsk for resident rates everywhere — Baha Bay gives 40% off with local ID, Atlantis has resident pricing, and 'The Dig' is free after 6pm with a valid work permit. Many teachers keep annual waterpark passes for hosting visitors.
Activities & Island Life Guide
Every day trip, gallery, gym and festival — offline and printable.
Resident rates, teacher discounts and happy hours worth knowing — posted by colleagues, for colleagues.
Worth knowingMost resident and teacher rates aren't advertised — they're granted at the till when you ask and show your LCIS ID or work permit. If you find one, post it here; a good deal shared is the whole point of the Nest.
The Dragon's Nest
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Chats are an in-browser demonstration until connected to a real backend. For live conversation today, the “LCIS Social Scene” WhatsApp group — see Community.
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Colleagues who have already made the move — find your people, ask anything, plan the weekend.
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LCIS Social Scene
Where impromptu gatherings actually get planned. Ask any current teacher, or the Faculty Social Committee, for an invite.
WhatsApp
Faculty Carpool
Lifts to campus, airport runs, and the “anyone driving past Solomon's?” channel. HR can add you.
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LCIS Staff Group
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