1st prize went to Chrisanne Astonof Fragrance of the Bahamas, who won an all expense paid trip to Barbados in October to the Caribbean Gift & Craft Show (Photo: Robbin Whachell)
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Grand Bahama Island - The
1st Annual Authentically "Grand" Bahamian Gift and Craft Festival was held on Friday, April 4th at 6pm at Taino Beach, and was a huge success. Artisans from Grand Bahama and throughout The Bahamas were on hand to show off their wares. Participants were judged during the event and Grand Bahama Ministry of Tourism has announced the winners.
1st prize went to Chrisanne
Aston
of
Fragrance of the Bahamas
, who won an
all
expense paid trip to Barbados in October to the Caribbean Gift & Craft Show;
2nd prize
went to
Sharon Ferguson of Rose of Sharon (Nassau)
, who won
$300.00 cash; and
3rd prize went to Sidney Pratt,
The Glass Blower
, who won $150.00 cash.
The People's Choice award went to
Shauna Joseph of
Joseph & Joseph Shell Craft
, who won a round
trip for 2 on Discovery Cruises.
View the opening remarks by Minister of Tourism, the Rt. Hon. Neko Grant HERE
View an interview of the Rt. Hon. Neko Grant, Minister of Tourism & Aviation HERE
2nd prizewent to Sharon Ferguson of Rose of Sharon (Nassau), who won $300.00 cash (Photo: Robbin Whachell)
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3rd prize went to Sidney Pratt, The Glass Blower, who won $150.00 cash. (Photo: Robbin Whachell)
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The People's Choice award went to Shauna Joseph of Joseph & Joseph Shell Craft, who won a round trip for 2 on Discovery Cruises. (Photo: Robbin Whachell)
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The Festival will showcase the following:
Craft Specialists:
Nassau
1. Celestine Albury, Celestine Woodcarving
2. Sharon Ferguson, The Rose of Sharon of Homemade Soaps
3. Ann Cooper, Sterlin/Ann Creations
4. Christine Curtis, Christine's Straw Work
5. Beatrice Gardiner, Beagard House of Bags
Abaco
6. Lavern Maynard, Lavern's Gifts & Things
GRAND BAHAMA
7. Shauna Joseph, Joseph & Joseph Shell Craft
8. Lorraine Gibson, Homemade Jams, Jellies & Preserves
9. Gina Marche, Uniquely Gina's
10. Tiffany Wildgoose, Out Island Essentials
11. Kyron Cooper, PRAVADA Kyron Cooper
12. Erica Rolle, Erica Monique & Co. "Bahamian Girl Enterprise"
13. Alisa Streather, Art of The Bahamas
14. Dorothy Goldsmith, Docagold Trading
15. Siane Taylor & Peggy Johnson,
Reli Great Bargains
16. Synthia McKenzie, Synthia's Homemade Sand Collection
17. Sidney Pratt, Glass Art
18. Fragrance of The Bahamas, Aromatherapy
19. Andrea Russell, Authentic Creations
Fine Artists
:
Nassau
20. Tyrone Ferguson, Blacksmith
21. Maxwell Taylor, Painter/Printmaker
22. Jessica Maycock Colebrook, Ceramicist
23. John Cox, Painter
24. Antonius Roberts, Sculptor/Painter
Grand Bahama
25. Sheldon Saint, Painter
26. Claudette Dean, Painter
27. Chantal Bethel, Painter/Sculptor
Books by Bahamian Authors will be on display:
28. “One Day” byMargo Victor
29. “When Doves Cry” by Dr. Keith Russell
30. “Sand in My Shoes” by Marina Gottlieb-Sarles
40. “Bahama Saga” & “Grand Bahama: A Rich & Colourful History” by Peter Barratt
50. “Who Let the Dog Out”, and “Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot – Dotty Too” by Carole Hughes
60. “How to be a True True Bahamian”, “More Talkin’ Bahamian”, “An Evening in Guanima” &
“The 99-Cent Breakfast” by Patricia Glinton
61. “I Come to Get Me! – An inside look at the Junkanoo Festival” by Arlene Nash Ferguson
62. “How to Tell Your Child about Sex” by Dr. Robert B Higgs
63.”Island Whisper” by Curtis Carroll
64.”The Fledgling” & “The Long Day Wanes” by Chester Thompson
65. “Back Home” by Susan Wallace
66. “Variations: A Selection of 30 Poems” & “Bahamian Culture” by Donald McCartney
67. “Native of The Bahamas: A Guide to Vegetation & Birds of The Bahamas” by Erika Moutrie Gates
68. “Bush Medicine” by Martha Hanna Smith
69. “The Rail & Locomotive History of The Bahamas” by Darius Willams
70. “Still Standing” by Michael Pintard
71. “Born to Run: The Debbie Ferguson Story” by Gordon Mills
JUDGES
:
1. Karen Bain-Ferguson, Port Lucaya Market Place
2. H. Rudy Sawyer, BAIC
3. Donald Dean, Architects Incorp
4. Angela Gibson, 2nd V.P., Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce
5. Rowena Rolle, Ministry of Tourism, Nassau Bahamas
6. Jeritzan Outten, Ministry of Tourism, Freeport Bahamas
