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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.
Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival Road Closure Notice
Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival Road Closure Notice
This is an official notice from the Royal Bahamas Police Force and the Bahamas National Festival Commission.
'Remove Junkanoo from carnival'
'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.
Schools wow crowds at Junior Junkanoo
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...
Sailing regatta and boat show added to Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival
The Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival has an exciting new element added to it this year.=
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...
Junkanoo Carnival Finalists Announced
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
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...
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.
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.
Flying the flag for Junkanoo carnival
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.
Junkanoo Carnival electrifies Grand Bahama
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".
Carnival is no threat to Junkanoo
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.
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.
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.
The Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival saga - part 2
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.
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.
The reality of Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival
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.
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."
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.
'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.
Grand Bahama to kick off Junkanoo Carnival
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.
Vendors sought for Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival
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.
Vendors sought for Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
Junkanoo carnival budget 'around 3m', says minister
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.
Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival 2016 officially launched
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.