School children in colourful Junior Junkanoo panorama in Rawson Square on Bay Street, January 30, 2020. 

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Local author Paul King will be signing copies of his new book From Cat Island He Came at Chapter One Bookstore on Saturday, January 25, 2020, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. During the event, King will read excerpts from the book and share his experiences growing up in Cat Island.  

Thousands of Bahamians gather down town, Nassau every year to celebrate the exciting cultural experience of Junkanoo. The Christmas and New Year parade permits Bahamians to display their creative talents through colorful costumes and massive themed structures.

Marissa Capron of St. Anne's High School received the third place prize of $1,000 in the senior division of the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association's (FFCA) 2019 Children's Poster Contest. As part of her prize, her school also received $1,000. The annual competition again invited students from schools around the Caribbean and Latin America to submit entries.  Last year's’ theme “Solutions For Ocean Pollution” sought to promote and stimulate environmental awareness among Caribbean students, while effectively educating our younger generation on the importance of environmental protection. (L to R) Monique V. Hepburn, Director of Cruise and Maritime in the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation...

Dr. Stephanie Melyon-Reinette is in St. Martin to deliver the 33rd annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Lecture on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. “Valuing Excellence in Caribbean Arts” is the theme of the lecture at the Chamber of Commerce Building in Spring Concordia, Marigot, at 7:30 PM, said Shujah Reiph, president of Conscious Lyrics Foundation (CLF). “I look forward to the lecture and the positive discussion,” said Dr. Melyon, a psychologist and performance artist who arrived from Guadeloupe on Tuesday. For 33 years CLF has opened its island-wide cultural calendar on January 15 with the MLK, Jr. lecture...

A beautiful flower with a bright smile and creative mind, Tinesha was considered just shy and introverted. “I lived in the world of my thoughts,” she recalled.   However, hidden beneath the surface, deep in her head and heart were layers of internalized pain and suppressed traumatic experiences unacknowledged or overlooked by those around her. “Growing up in a very toxic and abusive home, I struggled with depression and anxiety all my life but didn't realize it as mental illness. The struggle was always present internally so the discovery never really happened,” Tinesha explained. As a result, her fragile petals began to wither and fall, leaving only the stem...

Senior Cultural Affairs Officer in the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture Sonovia Pierre, Senator the Hon. Jamal Moss, Cultural Educator/Story Teller Arlene Nash-Ferguson, Ministry of Education representatives, clergy and cultural stakeholders joined faculty, staff and students at the St. Anne's School, on January 9, 2020, for its Bahamian Cultural Day.  The event, held under the theme "It's a Bahamian Thing ... Show Ya National Pride," provided an opportunity for students to experience various aspects of Bahamian culture, as well as showcase their own talents...

Doongalik Studios announces their first Exhibition of 2020 entitled “Identity” a group show of new works by artists Nowé Harris-Smith and Spurgeonique Morley on Friday, January 24 from 6-9pm.

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Lanisha Rolle, her Under Secretary Montez WIlliams, Cultural Affairs Officer Terez Davis-Nixon, Consultant Telford Mullings, and other Ministry staff traveled to Freeport, Grand Bahama, to show support for the 2020 New Year's Day Junkanoo Parade.  The event was held by her Ministry, in conjunction with the Grand Bahama Junkanoo Committee.  Minister Rolle also took time to meet with her Grand Bahama staff and lauded their work in the planning and production of the parade...

The Valley Boys took home the crown at the 2019 Boxing Day Parade with the African theme: “Wildlife on the Great Serengeti” on Thursday, December 26, 2019.  Saxons Superstars came second with its theme: “Cancer, Join the Fight”.  The group Genesis placed third with its theme of “The Wedding: A Road To Forever”.  

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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis officially opened an art exhibition at the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas (NAGB) entitled, 'Refuge,' on Thursday evening, December 19, 2019.   The exhibit expresses thoughts and feelings of artists primarily from Abaco and Grand Bahama, who were directly affected by Category 5 Hurricane Dorian.  Under the patronage of Prime Minister Minnis and Mrs. Minnis, the exhibit will run to March 29, 2020...

Doongalik Studios is very excited to announce the Book Launch on Thursday, December 19 from 6-8pm of two new children’s book by Bahamian author, Carol A. Lightbourn entitled Misty the Surrey Horse and Peppy Potcake which were published locally by Media Enterprises Ltd. Her first children’s book, Lincoln the Lazy Lizard, was published in 2000.

25th Annual Festival Noel hosted by Bahamas National Trust and Bristol Wines and Spirits Friday December 6th 2019 7pm - 11pm at Rand Nature Centre Grand Bahama.
Celebrate 25 years of the Original Wine and Art Event of Grand Bahama! Festival Noel is the Rand Nature Centre's signature holiday festival and fundraiser...

Jeannie Thompson began writing plays when she was 8 years old. In the days when Sir Clement Maynard was at the helm of the Ministry of Tourism and there was an urgent need to reform our people’s attitudes toward visitors, Minister Clement Maynard called on the sharp intellect and creativity of Jeannie Thompson, and she delivered two memorable radio soap operas,  “The Fergusons of Farm Road” and “Sam Finley’s Sandcastle” which, were hugely effective in helping to shape what is now today the legendary warm Bahamian hospitality. Other works of Ms. Thompson followed, enriching the repertoire of the Dundas Theatre...

Nassau, The Bahamas - The Central Bank of The Bahamas hosted its 36th Annual Art Competition and Exhibition on Thursday, attended by Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Cornelius A. Smith who viewed the newest renditions of local high school students and commended their talents. 

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Azeal McFall presented copies of his books, 'Holding Faith' and 'The Custody of the Kingdom' to His Excellency the Most Hon. Cornelius A. Smith, Governor General during a courtesy call at Government House on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.

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The Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation's ‘flagship’ BahamaArts Festival 2019, slated for November 1 and 2, opened at Heritage Village, Arawak Cay, today under the theme, “Bahamian Tings.”  The popular festival is in keeping with BAIC’s mandate and mission to stimulate and encourage the creation, expansion and promotion of small and medium-sized businesses by facilitating training opportunities for entrepreneurs.

Doongalik Studios is pleased to announce the Opening of Dwight Laadan Ferguson’s annual Exhibition entitled “Hope” on Friday, November 8th from 6-9pm.

Walking into the newly renovated Big Picture Paint & Sip Studio, it’s hard to miss an eclectic 8 x 14 ft. wall mural with bold patterns in the new lounge area. Owner Gennyne Hepburn worked closely with a local interior designer to expand her creative space at 8 South Buckner Square Sandyport. Renovations added 384 sq ft., nearly doubling the studio’s original capacity. Today, the art studio can comfortably accommodated approximately 40 guests for private functions and events.

Dr. Deanza A. Cunningham author of "Counter-Cultural Leadership, A Life Study Model" presented His Excellency the Most Hon. Cornelius  A. Smith, Governor General, a copy of his book during a courtesy call at Government House on Friday, October 18, 2019.

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