To kickoff the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival in Freeport, Grand Bahama, on Friday, three skydivers landed on the event site, Taino Beach, with Keith Walter carrying the Bahamian flag. The exciting event followed the Grand Bahama Youth Choir’s singing of the National Anthem, directed by Kevin Tomlinson. Despite rain, residents and visitors flocked to Taino Beach for the two-day event.
BTC was a major sponsor for Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival with a donation of $1 Million, $650,000 cash and $350,00 time. During the kickoff for the major event in Freeport on Friday evening, CEO of BTC Leon Williams is seen with Bahamas National Festival Commission's chairman, Paul Major. (BIS Photo/Vandyke Hepburn)
Tourism Minister, the Hon. Obie Wilchcombe, was among the list of special guests at the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival Kickoff in Freeport on Friday night. Shown with Minister Wilchcombe are Patrice Campbell and Michelle Reckley, Deputy Director of Urban Renewal. (BIS Photo/Vandyke Hepburn)
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, the Hon. Fred Mitchell, is seen watching the action during the two-day Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival on Taino Beach on Friday evening. Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie; Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Obie Wilchcombe; Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon. Dr. Danny Johnson were also in attendance. (BIS Photo/Vandyke Hepburn)
Nat Moore, former Wide Receiver of the Miami Dolphins and his wife, were the special guests of Tourism Minister the Hon. Obie Wilchcombe for the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival Kickoff at Taino Beach on Friday night. The two-day event attracted thousands of visitors and residents alike. Also shown are: Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon. Dr. Daniel Johnson; Prime Minister of The Bahamas, the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie; and Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Obie Wilchcombe. (BIS Photo/Vandyke Hepburn)
Prime Minister of The Bahamas, the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie, along with BTC CEO, Leon Williams, share a laugh during the official launch of Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival on Friday night. With BTC as a major sponsor, the two day event was attended by thousands of visitors and residents alike. (BIS Photo/Vandyke Hepburn)
Skydivers. (BIS Photo/Vandyke Hepburn)
Featured entertainer, Gino D, got the crowd going during the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival Kickoff at Taino Beach on Friday. (BIS Photo/Vandyke Hepburn)
Two of the Carnival dancers of the Grand Life in Freeport, are seen having a grand time during the official launch of Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival at Taino Beach on Friday night. The two day event attracted thousands of residents and visitors alike. (BIS Photo/Vandyke Hepburn)
Jay Mitchell, local entertainer, rocked the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival Kickoff on Friday night at Taino Beach. (BIS Photo/Vandyke Hepburn)
During an interview with ZNS's Ricardo Lightbourne, Prime Minister of the Bahamas, the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie expressed pleasure at the Grand Bahama community’s support of the official launch of Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival at Taino Beach on Friday night. (BIS Photo/Vandyke Hepburn)
Thousands attended the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival Kickoff at Taino Beach on Friday and Saturday. Shown is the large group, despite inclement weather, on Friday night. (BIS Photo/Vandyke Hepburn)
By Robyn AdderleyBahamas Information Services
