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UPDATED: Valley Boys win Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade (with photo gallery)
THE Valley Boys were declared winners of the 2015 Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade after rushing to Bay Street amid cheers early Saturday morning under the theme "Love, Happiness and Peace".
GB Junkanoo groups receive additional seed funding
GB Junkanoo groups receive additional seed funding
On behalf of the Minister of Youth, Sports & Culture, Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville, on Thursday past presented additional seed funds to Divisions A and B Junkanoo Groups.
Junkanoo policing operation a great success
Junkanoo policing operation a great success
POLICE are hailing the "mammoth" security operation put on for the 2015 Junkanoo Boxing Day Parade on Bay Street as "a great success"...
Unofficial results 2015 Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade
Valley Boys win Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade
Valley Boys win Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade
THE Valley Boys have been declared winners of the 2015 Boxing Day Junkanoo parade after rushing to Bay Street amid cheers early on Saturday morning under the theme "Love, Happiness and Peace".
Police beefing up security for Junkanoo parades, holidays
Assistant Commissioner of Police Leon Bethell said yesterday that police have intensified their patrols on the island ahead of the upcoming Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade.
Minister Johnson discussed Junkanoo security arrangements at police HQ conference
With security for all at the upcoming Junkanoo parades being job number one, the Hon. Dr. Daniel Johnson, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, in conjunction with Jeff Lloyd, chairman of the parades management team and the Royal Bahamas Police Force, held a press conference.
True spirit of Junkanoo will shine through
True spirit of Junkanoo will shine through
JUNKANOO Corporation of New Providence Chairman Silbert Ferguson has declared that the "true spirit" of Junkanoo will shine through during the highly-anticipated Boxing Day Parade tomorrow night...
Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture thanks Junkanoo sponsors
The Hon. Dr. Daniel Johnson, seated right, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, congratulated and thanked sponsors of the 2015 Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade and 2016 New Year?s Day Junkanoo Parade for their interest and investment over the years and into the future,
Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture thanks Junkanoo sponsors
NASSAU, The Bahamas -- The Hon. Dr. Daniel Johnson, seated right, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, congratulated and thanked sponsors of the 2015 Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade and 2016 New Year's Day Junkanoo Parade for their interest and investment over the years and into the future, during a press conference held at the Ministry on Monday, December 21.
Wishing the companies, their staff, an...
Sales slow, but officials promise a flawless Junkanoo parade
OFFICIALS from the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence yesterday raised concern about slow ticket sales as they guaranteed that this season's parades will be "flawlessly and excellently produced"...
Sir Lynden inducted (posthumously) into National Junkanoo Legends circle class of 2015
The late Rt. Hon. Sir Lynden O. Pindling, former Prime Minister, was inducted posthumously into the National Junkanoo Legends Circle during a ceremony held at Government House under the patronage of Governor-General Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling and Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Daniel Johnson.
Increase announced in Junkanoo seed funding
Increase announced in Junkanoo seed funding
JUNKANOO groups in New Providence are to receive large increases in seed funding, with the A groups to get $30,000 and B groups $15,000...
Junkanoo Seed Funding announced
Junkanoo Seed Funding announced
The Hon. Dr. Daniel Johnson, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture at a press conference, December 16, expressed joy in being able to distribute seed funding to the various Junkanoo groups and members as promised by the government during a conclave earlier in the year.
Coca-Cola donates $60,000 to Junkanoo
Coca-Cola donates $60,000 to Junkanoo
For the third consecutive year Coca-Cola is donating $20,000 to the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence. This year?s donation brings the total contribution to $60,000.
Pledge to end long gaps in Junkanoo parade
Pledge to end long gaps in Junkanoo parade
JUNKANOO officials yesterday pledged to eliminate the long interval between group performances that spoiled the last parades, promising a "seamless presentation" for spectators.
BTC continues 850K commitment to Junkanoo
BTC continues 850K commitment to Junkanoo
NASSAU, Bahamas -- BTC will once again sponsor the national Boxing Day and New Year's Day Junkanoo Parades as a part of its five year commitment to the Junkanoo Committee of New Providence. In 2011, BTC pledged $850,000 to the furtherance of Bahamian culture through an ongoing sponsorship of the nation's most colorful native display, the annual Junkanoo Parades.
"Junkanoo is perhaps one of the mos...
BTC to sponsor junkanoo parades
BTC to sponsor junkanoo parades
BTC will once again sponsor the national Boxing Day and New Year's Day Junkanoo Parades as a part of its five-year commitment to the Junkanoo Committee of New Providence.
BTC continues 850k commitment to Junkanoo
Ten college teams in Grand Bahama for Junkanoo Jam
Ten college teams in Grand Bahama for Junkanoo Jam
Ten college teams from throughout the United States visited Grand Bahama for the Annual Junkanoo Jam Thanksgiving Women?s Basketball Tournament.
Funding for Junkanoo groups quadrupled, say officials
JUNKANOO groups are set for a major boost in funding this year, after the government made allocations that quadruple the amount of money that the groups received in previous years, according to officials.
junkanoo season launched
junkanoo season launched
THE 2015-16 Junkanoo season was launched on Thursday by the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture in conjunction with the National Junkanoo Committee at the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas.
New Junkanoo Season Addition: A Poster Competition
New Junkanoo Season Addition: A Poster Competition
The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture in conjunction with the National Junkanoo Committee launched the 2015-2016 Junkanoo Season with a press conference Thursday, November 5, at the National Art Gallery.
Grand Bahama Junior Junkanoo to be free to spectators
YOUTH Sports and Culture Minister Daniel Johnson has announced that the Junior Junkanoo parade will now be free of charge to all spectators in Grand Bahama.
Grand Bahama's Junior Junkanoo now free to spectators, says Minister Johnson
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama - The distribution of seed money to senior and junior Junkanoo groups was not the only good news shared during the cheque presentations by Youth, Sports and Culture Minister, Dr. the Hon. Daniel Johnson on Saturday at that Ministry, but also that the Junior Junkanoo parade will now be free of charge to all spectators.
Minister Johnson shared that there were meetings with lea...
Junior Junkanoo now free to spectators
Junior Junkanoo now free to spectators
The distribution of seed money to senior and junior Junkanoo groups was not the only good news shared during the cheque presentations by Youth, Sports and Culture Minister, Dr. the Hon. Daniel Johnson on Saturday at that Ministry, but also that the Junior Junkanoo parade will now be free of charge to all spectators.
Man dies after being injured while diving at Junkanoo Beach
A MAN died in hospital after he was injured from a dive at Junkanoo Beach this weekend.
Junkanoos from Bahamas are back to make a splash
Junkanoos from Bahamas are back to make a splash
The Star.com - In the sea of carnival festivities ruled by Trinidadians and calypso, the Bahamians made waves with their own sounds.
Grand Bahama's Junkanoo Festival winners announced
Grand Bahama's Junkanoo Festival winners announced
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- The Ministry of Tourism in Grand Bahama announced the winners of the Summer Junkanoo Festival on Thursday evening at Sunset Village in Eight Mile Rock. The Summer Junkanoo Festival was also held in West Grand Bahama. The partnership with local Junkanoo groups enabled the vibrant cultural festival dispay to attract some 400 visitors, despite inclement weather for two weeks...