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May 02, 2016
Official touts tweaks to Junkanoo Carnival experience

In collaboration with Unique Bahamas International - a Bahamian production resource company - the Bahamas National Festival Commission (BNFC) touted several improvements of the upcoming Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival during a press conference yesterday.

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May 02, 2016
Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival Road Closure Notice

This is an official notice from the Royal Bahamas Police Force and the Bahamas National Festival Commission.

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April 30, 2016
'Remove Junkanoo from carnival'

President of the Bahamas Carnival Band Owners Association Dario Tirelli said yesterday the association is going to advocate to "remove Junkanoo from carnival" as he thinks the festivals are two completely different things and including "Junkanoo" in the title is only "messing up" carnival's image.

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December 10, 2011
Schools wow crowds at Junior Junkanoo

Government High School, Woodcock Primary School and One-On-One Pre-school rushed on Bay Street with one thing in mind Thursday evening - to prove to Bahamians throughout the archipelago that they are the best Junior Junkanoo Parade groups in the nation.
And that's exactly what they did.
Government High won best overall school in the senior division in an awesome display which earned them 2,459 poi...

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April 27, 2016
Sailing regatta and boat show added to Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival

The Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival has an exciting new element added to it this year.=

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April 21, 2016
Ronnie Butler, Stileet, and Lady E at Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival Kickoff at Taino Beach

Legendary Bahamian singer, Ronnie Butler, was the highlighted performer on Saturday night during the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival Kickoff at Taino Beach...

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April 20, 2016
Junkanoo Carnival Finalists Announced

With the $20,000 prize money up for grabs, the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival Kickoff was filled with excitement and high energy performances in Freeport on Friday and Saturday night

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April 19, 2016
Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival should be party with purpose

Kindly allow me a space in your newspaper to share my brief views on a topic of national importance. The government has again spent millions of our tax dollars on carnival celebrations in New Providence and Grand Bahama...

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April 18, 2016
BTC Makes Two Million Dollar Investment in Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival

For its second consecutive year, BTC will be the title sponsor for Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival, injecting another $1m into the event.

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April 18, 2016
Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival Crowds Flocked to Taino Beach Despite Rain

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.

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April 18, 2016
Flying the flag for Junkanoo carnival

THOUSANDS turned out to the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival kick-off events at Taino Beach in Grand Bahama on the weekend.

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April 17, 2016
Junkanoo Carnival electrifies Grand Bahama

Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival descended onto Grand Bahama delivering powerful performances described by festival Chairman Paul Major as a "celebration of Bahamian talent".

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April 11, 2016
Carnival is no threat to Junkanoo

Dear Editor,
The Nassau Guardian February 25, column by Front Porch/Simon on "The Brilliance of Junkanoo in The Bahamas" caught my eye.

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April 06, 2016
Grand Bahama ready for Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival kickoff weekend

Grand Bahama is getting ready to roll out its signature Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival Kickoff event and with just over a week left, The Grand Life Street Team has hit the road in a mad rush of excitement to ignite the fever.

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April 05, 2016
Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival officially launched on Grand Bahama

Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival was officially launched in Grand Bahama on Monday, April 4, by Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville, who said this year's festival will surpass the success of the inaugural event last year.

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February 17, 2015
The Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival saga - part 2

Last week, we commenced our discussion on the upcoming Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival by considering the origin of Junkanoo. This piece concludes the mini-series by considering the points that have been raised hitherto by the populace and various stakeholders.

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April 01, 2016
Organization critical in ensuring a successful Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival

Local band owners are frustrated over the organization of the second annual Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival. No one wants a repeat of the confusion, shortcomings and financial losses of the first installment.

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March 30, 2016
The reality of Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival

Some Bahamians - politicians and others - have taken somebody's musical culture, carnival, and put money into it. Over the past 40-plus years, politicians and Bahamian cultural leaders have failed and continued to fail miserably at spending money on Junkanoo, a Bahamian cultural expression.

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April 01, 2016
DNA calls for govt to 'revamp Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival

THE Democratic National Alliance yesterday urged the Christie administration to "revamp" its unprofitable carnival product, suggesting the government re-establish the Junkanoo in June concept that the party claimed "worked better for all involved."

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April 01, 2016
Lineup set for Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival kickoff in Grand Bahama

The Music Masters semi-finals concert will kick off the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival 2016 with the top 20 songs to be performed live from 16 musicians competing for bragging rights and a chance to win the $20,000 grand prize.

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March 31, 2016
'No headline act' will feature in this year's Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival

THIS year's Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival will not feature a headline act, multiple officials confirmed to The Tribune yesterday.

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March 31, 2016
Grand Bahama to kick off Junkanoo Carnival

BAHAMAS Junkanoo Carnival will kick off in grand style April 15-16 with a weekend of activities in Grand Bahama at Taino Beach.

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March 31, 2016
Vendors sought for Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival

The Bahamas National Festival Commission (BNFC) is looking for craft and food vendors for this year's Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival in Nassau.

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March 30, 2016
Vendors sought for Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival

The Bahamas National Festival Commission (BNFC) is looking for craft and food vendors for this year's Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival in Nassau. Vendor applications are now available at the BNFC's head office located on the 4th floor of the BAF Financial Centre on George Street and Navy Lion Road.

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June 21, 2011
Junkanoo Summer Festival comes to Nassau, July 16th, 23th 30th

Nassau, Bahamas -Junkanoo Summer Festival comes to Nassau July 16th, 23rd & 30th at Arawak Cay from 10am - 8:30 pm.

Junkanoo Summer Festival is a Ministry of Tourism event that showcases Bahamian culture and heritage at its best.

Enjoy Top Artists and Musicians, Story Time & Bahamian Games, Delicious
Bahamian Food & Cold Drinks, Authentic Bahamian Art & Craft and
much more...

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March 21, 2016
Junkanoo Carnival teams up with national regatta committee

The Bahamas National Festival Commission (BNFC) is teaming up with the Sir Durward Knowles National Junior Championship Regatta to host a party in the backyard for the inaugural event. Previously, the junior championship regatta was held during the same time as the National Family Island Regatta in April.

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March 21, 2016
Junkanoo Carnival teams up with National Regatta Committee

The BNFC teams up with the Sir Durward Knowles National Junior Championship Regatta to host a party in the backyard for the inaugural event. Previously, the junior championship regatta was held during the same time as the National Family Island Regatta in April.

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March 10, 2016
Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival continues roll out of marketing initiatives

Following a successful weekend launch that saw hundreds of Bahamians enjoying live entertainment and party vibes inside Da Cultural Village, the Bahamas National Festival Commission is set to continue its efforts to market and promote Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival at home and abroad.

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March 08, 2016
Junkanoo carnival budget 'around 3m', says minister

THE budget for this year's Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival has been cut by more than $8m and will likely be "around $3m," Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe said yesterday.

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March 08, 2016
Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival 2016 officially launched

NASSAU, The Bahamas - Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival officially launched on Saturday, March 5, at Da Cultural Village, Western Esplanade, with Junkanoo Carnival Groups giving a preview of the colourful panorama that will take centre stage in April at Taino Beach, Grand Bahama, then in May at Da Cultural Village in Nassau.

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