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Hundreds enjoy the Cat Island Junkanoo Parade
Mon, Feb 12th 2024, 04:33 AM
Locals and visitors alike enjoy the music and artistic expressions on display at the Cat Island Junkanoo Parade, held on February 3, 2024, at the Cultural Village, in New Bight Cat Island.
Among those present were Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis; Minister of Foreign Affairs the Hon. Fred Mitchell; Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Mario Bowleg; and various stakeholders.
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Acting Prime Minister, the Hon. Chester said The Bahamas Museum of Junkanoo will keep Junkanoo alive in between the Boxing Day and New Year’s Day Parades, as well as help to commercialize and monetize Junkanoo which is a huge part of the country’s cultural identity.
“Junkanoo of course is a truly spectacular event that never fails to amaze. It is one of our favourite pastimes that we all recognize. We have included it in all of our major events whether it is a Christening, funeral, party, graduation, holiday or homecoming,” the Acting Prime Minister said during the Grand Opening of the museum at the Nassau Cruise Port, Wednesday, July 5, 2023.
He explained that the museum is truly world class and he is very excited about the significant possibilities, and what it will do to drive more organizations in celebration of Junkanoo not just in The Bahamas and Nassau.
The Acting Prime Minister said, “We love Junkanoo and we are proud of it; therefore we must protect, preserve, commemorate and nurture it. Today, we are making significant steps in all of those directions.
“We have a duty to protect it, whether it is the government, individuals, corporate or all who love our country and all who love our culture.”
The Acting Prime Minister said he calls what the museum will offer, “edutainment”, because he believes that it is not just going to be entertainment, but it is going to be educational as well.
CEO and Director Nassau Cruise Port Ltd. and Chairman, Nassau Container Port, Mike Maura said the Nassau Cruise Port will welcome over 4.2 million cruise visitors in 2023, and it has cruise line confirmations for 4.6 million visitors in 2024.
Mr. Maura also noted that the Nassau Cruise Port is the single largest transit cruise port in the world.
“With millions of visitors arriving in Nassau annually, we wanted to place a special part of our culture and heritage steps away from the busiest tourism gateway in The Bahamas.”
He said, “The fact is that visitors to our Bahamas are in search of authentic experiences, and our own Junkanoo Museum will most certainly satisfy that need.”
Mr. Maura said guidance was sought from persons with a deep and respected understanding of Junkanoo. They were looking for persons who could speak to Junkanoo’s history, meaning, significance and value to the country before embarking on establishing a Junkanoo Museum at the Nassau Cruise Port.
“We were blessed with the support of two cultural icons, Mrs. Arlene Nash-Ferguson and Mr. Percy Vola ‘Saxon’ Francis.”
He added, “As our Junkanoo Museum evolved, we searched for creative, passionate, capable educators and storytellers who would not just produce our concept, but would take it to a completely different level and we were once again blessed.”
Also attending the event were Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith; Mrs. Ann Marie Davis, wife of Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Davis; Mrs. Cecilia Cooper, wife of the Acting Prime Minister; Former Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham; Former Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie; Mrs. Rosel and Dr. Beverton Moxey who both played pivotal roles in the establishment of the museum and Ambassador to the United Mexican States Her Excellency Sharon Wilson.
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Road Closure Due To Junior Junkanoo Parade 2023
Thu, Feb 9th 2023, 09:59 AM
Police wish to advise the public that due to the Junior Junkanoo Parade, which will be held on Thursday 09 February, 2023 on Bay Street, the following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic commencing at 4:00 p.m.
- Parliament Street between Shirley Street & Woodes Rodgers Wharf
- Frederick Street between Woodes Rogers Wharf & Princess Street
- Charlotte Street between Shirley Street & Woodes Rodgers Whart
- Market Street between Bay & Princess Streets
- George Street between Bay & Duke Streets
- Navy Lyon Road between Woodes Rodgers Wharf & Marlborough Street
- Cumberland Street between Marlborough & Duke Streets.
Traffic will be diverted as follows:
- Westbound Traffic on Shirley Street will be diverted onto Collins Avenue
- Eastbound Traffic on Marlborough Street will be diverted south on Baillou Hill Road
- Northbound Traffic on Baillou Hill Road will be diverted west onto Marlorough Street.
Additionally, NO PARKING will be permitted on the following streets commencing at 2:00 p.m.
- Bay Street between Navy Lyon Road and Victoria Avenue
- Shirley Street between Fredrick Street and Victoria Avenue
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Tourism Minister impressed with high numbers of tourists attending GB Junkanoo
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, the Hon. Chester Cooper says it’s good to see the Bahamian cultural expression of Junkanoo being carried to the world.
“I made the comment in Nassau, that we need to see more of our tourists enjoying our art form and our culture,” added Minister Cooper. “It’s a part of who we are and I’m delighted to see it happening right here in Grand Bahama. I was very proud to know that we’re taking Junkanoo to the world. A lot of times, we like to keep it to ourselves.”
The Minister’s comment came during Grand Bahama New Year’s Junkanoo Parade, which was held on Monday, January 2, 2023 in downtown Freeport. It was the return of Junkanoo to Grand Bahama after a three-year absence, due to Hurricane Dorian and shutdowns because of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Minister Cooper, along with Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Fred Mitchell were in Grand Bahama to join Minister for Grand Bahama, Ginger Moxey; Opposition Leader, Michael Pintard; Senators and other Government officials at the New Year’s Junkanoo parade in Grand Bahama.
The event was sold out, as Grand Bahamians turned out in droves to welcome back the cultural expression in downtown Freeport. Among the crowd were hundreds of tourists who had come into town for the event.
“As I looked into the crowd, I noticed that there are many tourists here,” Minister Cooper pointed out. “I know that we had some 5,000 guests who came by boat today into Freeport and I see many of them out here tonight watching this parade. That goes a long way in boosting the economy of Grand Bahama. Also, I see that the vendors are making money. That warms my heart.”
The Tourism Minister said it was his first time attending Junkanoo in Grand Bahama, adding that he enjoyed the parade tremendously. He said he was impressed with the performances, the costumes and Junkanoo pieces.“I’m really enjoying this. In fact, I think I’m enjoying the Grand Bahama parade more than I enjoyed the Bay street parade,” Cooper said jokingly. “However, the Grand Bahama parade is second only to the Exuma Junkanoo parade.
“So, on January 6th, I’m headed to Exuma to watch the parade there. I believe that it’s going to be very special. The smaller communities have more of an integration with tourists and to me that’s the way it should be. We have a lot to be proud of and I think that the Family Islands and Grand Bahama tend to show that more and cause that embrace to happen with our tourists and guests to our country.”
Minister for Grand Bahama, Ginger Moxey said she was excited to see Junkanoo back on Pioneer’s Way in Freeport, after a three-year absence. “I’m excited to see all of the Junkanoo groups out here and most of all, I’m excited to see so many Grand Bahamians and visitors out here tonight,” she added.
“We had that three-year lull, so it’s a great day for Grand Bahama island to have Junkanoo back and in such a big way.”
The New Year’s Junkanoo Parade in Grand Bahama featured some ten groups, inclusive of “A” and “B” groups.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, the Hon. Chester Cooper says it’s good to see the Bahamian cultural expression of Junkanoo being carried to the world. “I made the comment in Nassau, that we need to see more of our tourists enjoying our art form and our culture,” added Minister Cooper. “It’s a part of who we are and I’m delighted to see it happening right here in Grand Bahama. I was very proud to know that we’re taking Junkanoo to the world. A lot of times, we like to keep it to ourselves.” The Minister’s comment came during Grand Bahama New Year’s Junkanoo Parade, which was held on Monday, January 2, 2023 in downtown Freeport. It was the return of Junkanoo to Grand Bahama after a three-year absence, due to Hurricane Dorian and shutdowns because of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Minister Cooper, along with Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Fred Mitchell were in Grand Bahama to join Minister for Grand Bahama, Ginger Moxey; Opposition Leader, Michael Pintard; Senators and other Government officials at the New Year’s Junkanoo parade in Grand Bahama. The event was sold out, as Grand Bahamians turned out in droves to welcome back the cultural expression in downtown Freeport. Among the crowd were hundreds of tourists who had come into town for the event. “As I looked into the crowd, I noticed that there are many tourists here,” Minister Cooper pointed out. “I know that we had some 5,000 guests who came by boat today into Freeport and I see many of them out here tonight watching this parade. That goes a long way in boosting the economy of Grand Bahama. Also, I see that the vendors are making money. That warms my heart.” The Tourism Minister said it was his first time attending Junkanoo in Grand Bahama, adding that he enjoyed the parade tremendously. He said he was impressed with the performances, the costumes and Junkanoo pieces. “I’m really enjoying this. In fact, I think I’m enjoying the Grand Bahama parade more than I enjoyed the Bay street parade,” Cooper said jokingly. “However, the Grand Bahama parade is second only to the Exuma Junkanoo parade. “So, on January 6th, I’m headed to Exuma to watch the parade there. I believe that it’s going to be very special. The smaller communities have more of an integration with tourists and to me that’s the way it should be. We have a lot to be proud of and I think that the Family Islands and Grand Bahama tend to show that more and cause that embrace to happen with our tourists and guests to our country.” Minister for Grand Bahama, Ginger Moxey said she was excited to see Junkanoo back on Pioneer’s Way in Freeport, after a three-year absence. “I’m excited to see all of the Junkanoo groups out here and most of all, I’m excited to see so many Grand Bahamians and visitors out here tonight,” she added. “We had that three-year lull, so it’s a great day for Grand Bahama island to have Junkanoo back and in such a big way.” The New Year’s Junkanoo Parade in Grand Bahama featured some ten groups, inclusive of “A” and “B” groups.
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