With a severe dengue fever outbreak, Nassau shuts down. Hospitals are full. People have to stay at home with their families. Tourism is halted.

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On February 23rd and 24th, Bahamian artists Scharad Lightbourne and Leanne Russell begin work on an exciting collaborative project in Treasure Cay, Abaco.

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This year's exhibition entitled, 'Tickle Me Pink' is a compilation of art work in which the artists take a step back from their usually more profound and provocative paintings and refocus on the aesthetics of Bahamian subject matter. Experimenting with technique, mixed media, pattern and colour, the artists hope their work will be viewed in the lighthearted, fun manner in which it was created.

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Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands - This week end promises to be filled with excitement for the six beauties vying for the coveted crown as they take a break from the grueling exercise regime that has been imposed upon them as they prepare for the upcoming pageant.

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Concert Photos - Festival of Afro Caribbean Composers
Photos show attendees and artists at College of the Bahamas and St Paul's Church Hall Lyford Cay.

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The internet craze that's going viral on the web has trickles it way down to The Bahamas. So naturally Bahamaslocal.com the most powerful internet resource in the country had to get in on it. The team having fun and dancing away!

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Hope Town, Abaco, Bahamas (February 25, 2013) – Escape to Hope Town on Elbow Cay, Abaco, for the inaugural Patrick Davis Firefly Sunset Resort and Abaco Inn Songwriters Festival from February 28 through March 2, 2013. For three consecutive nights, this Bahamian beach village will be alive with music from some of Nashville’s greatest talent. All of the weekend’s free events are open to the public and will be held at Sea Spray Resort, Abaco Inn, and Firefly Sunset Resort in Hope Town. The festival includes a mix and mingle with the songwriters, live music shows, stories behind the writing and more.

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Nassau, Bahamas - American R & B sensation R. Kelly showcased his bump and grind skills emblematically during 'A Celebration of Love' concert on February 24th at the Seaside Pavilion in Arawak Cay. The Bahamas Minister of Youth, Sports, and Culture, Daniel Johnson, gave remarks prior to Kelly's ...

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Nassau, Bahamas - Bahamians took to social media within minutes of R Kelly hitting the stage of his first Bahamas concert to declare him the best live performance to hit the country in years. The Grammy award winning crooner delivered above and beyond what fans...

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If Ben Affleck was snubbed by the Oscars, everyone should be so lucky. His Iran rescue thriller “Argo” has won best picture from the Academy Awards. It’s the first best picture winner not to be nominated for best director since 1989’s “Driving Miss Daisy.” But despirt the omission of Affleck – or perhaps boyed by it “Argo” emerged as the Oscar favorite, winning top honors form the directors, producers, screen actors and writers guilds.

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Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) will take place December 5- 13, 2013 in Nassau, Bahamas and Eleuthera. Celebrate with us our 10th year anniversary as we once again take over multiple screens and party venues across the Islands.

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The Wyndham Nassau Resort ballroom was full to capacity with eager fans awaiting a signature performance from Jamaican reggae legend Beres Hammond, but at 4 a.m. the concert ended without Hammond touching the stage. According to those in Hammond's camp...

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BERES Hammond croons "they gonna talk" in one of his popular songs, and that is exactly what some angry concert goers have been doing since the reggae star was a no-show at Friday night's "A Night of Love" concert.

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Beverly Hills, CA - Ben Affleck's Iran hostage thriller Argo won the prize for Best Film. Daniel Day-Lewis made Oscar history by winning the Best Actor prize for a 3rd time in his role as America's 16th president in Steven Spielberg's Lincoln. Jennifer Lawrence won the Oscar for Best...

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Nassau, Bahamas - Frustrated and disappointed Ber es Hammond fans waited for countless hours for Beris Hammond to appear on stage only to find out at 4am that he would not be performing at Above The Rim's 'Night of Love' concert.

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Valentine's Day may be gone, but legendary Jamaican artist Beres Hammond is set to bring the romance back tonight when he hits the stage in The Bahamas.
Hammond, who is known for his love music and soulful voice, has been wooing Bahamian crowds for years.
The 57-year-old reggae singer has performed eight times in New Providence with the promotions company Above the Rim Productions. His ninth Bahamian concert, "A Night of Love", is scheduled for the Wyndham Nassau Resort, Cable Beach at 10 p.m.
Hammond is best known for hits such as "No Disturb Sign", "She Loves Me Now" and "Putting Up A Resistance".
And while Hammond's melodic voice has been attracting large crowds for years, some may wonder why Bahamians continue to support his concerts. According to concert promoter J.S., the answer is simple: Bahamians love Beres and Beres loves Bahamians.
"If we had the ability to bring Beres twice a week, we'd do it and people would come out," he said.
"It's like one of the reasons people go to Bamboo Shack or one of the reasons people go to the Fish Fry. They love it. His music translates over generations. His music is not designed for just grammy, or mammy... his music speaks to grammy, mammy and their grandchildren. And it's positive music."
Another reason people should come out: There won't be a 10th anniversary anytime soon.
In fact, if you want to see Beres Hammond perform live in New Providence again, you'll have to wait three years, as the company has decided to take the Night of Love act on tour.
"Next year we're going to Turks and Caicos, the year after we're going to Freeport and the year after we're doing a boat cruise," J.S. said.
"So this is one of the rare moments that people will have an opportunity to watch Beres perform."
But if those aren't reasons enough for you to attend the concert, promoter Al Jolley said that Above the Rim Productions knows how to put on an exciting show.
"Above the Rim is celebrating 25 years," Jolly said. "So we have been in this for quite some time now. It's definitely going to be a show. Beres also knows how to put on a show. He is a crowd pleaser. Everyone enjoys his music.
"We keep bringing him back by popular demand. His music just brings something out in a person. As a matter of fact, I think I was [conceived] when my mom and dad were listening to Beres Hammond's music."
And just to sweeten the pot, Jolly added that there will be a special surprise.
"I can't say anything about that. Come out and see. Like the song says, if you don't believe me, just watch," he added.
Joining Beres Hammond on the stage tonight will be Canadian R&B Grammy Award winning artist Melanie Fiona, who is best known for her hit song "4 AM".
Jolly said this will be Fiona's first time performing in The Bahamas.
Jamaican dancehall artist Christopher Martin, who is best known in The Bahamas for his song "Cheaters Prayer", is also scheduled to perform.
Well-known Bahamian artist Sammi Starr and R&B artist Julien Believe will also hit the stage.
"A Night of Love" concert usually takes place in November, however the promoters decided to change the date this year.
"February is more suited for a night of love," Jolly said. "This is just the love month."
The concert was originally to take place on Saturday, but the promoters changed the date to Friday to not compete with another concert taking place this weekend.
Tickets range between $50 and $150. Tickets come with either a complimentary glass of wine, champagne or both. VIP, platinum and double platinum tickets are available at the Reef Restaurant, the Wyndham box office, Signature Styles, Gizmos & Gadgets and Racks Liquor Store.

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Cuba and The Bahamas share a common cultural and geographic space. Characteristics that goes back to the prehistory of both archipelagos. Our entrance to written history on the deck of Colombus' ships only have days of difference. The annihilation of native populations, the Spanish colonization, and the African population forced dislodgment are historical causes that condition the cultural community we share. Only the small detail of having different metropolis thwarted a communication that should have been natural as in the time of Arawak navigators.

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Kalik, The Beer of The Bahamas, is proud to celebrate 25 years of being the number one choice in beers among locals and visitors. From the first bottle rolling off the brewery assembly line into the hands of its grateful recipient, it has quenched the thirst of a nation hungry for a product clearly identified with the abundance of sun and sea, the sounds and sights of Junkanoo and the sheer exhilaration of island life.

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Commonwealth Brewery Kicks Off Celebration of Kalik’s 25th AnniversaryDozens of invited guests, including Minister of State for Investments Khaalis Rolle, got a rare look inside one of the nation’s most secure and sophisticated manufacturing facilities today as Commonwealth Brewery Limited kicked off a...

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The Time to buy or book a ticket is here - before it is too late. The Nassau Music Society’s FESTIVAL is upon us - Wednesday is D-Day - “A Festival of Afro-Caribbean Composers”. It may be a once in a lifetime opportunity and if you miss the opportunity you will never be able to say to your Grandchildren - “I was there, when they played the music of Le Chevalier de Saint George, the most famous composer from the Caribbean”.

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