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Bahamian artist's personal challenge inspires project to help special needs kids
by Xan Xi Bethel
One day, I woke up and God had FedExed me a truck load of responsibility. On April 1st, 2015, I discovered that my 8 week old son had retinal detachment in both eyes. My son is blind. In the flurry, fear, sadness, and confusion that followed - my purpose was born.
I am a painter, jewelry designer, and every so often, I write a poem and for years, I struggled with finding direction...
Police issue warning on scam artists
Police issue warning on scam artists
Detectives from the Business and Technology Crime Unit of the police force told The Nassau Guardian yesterday that in the beginning of 2010 scams were pulled on Bahamians that amounted to losses of more than $2 million.
Head of the Business and Technology Management Section, Inspector Marcus Edgecombe, said in the last part of 2010 police saw an increase in scams involving attorneys.
Yesterday, po...
BNFC CEO: All artists re-signed for Carnival
BNFC CEO: All artists re-signed for Carnival
All of the artists contracts for Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival have been re-signed, with minimal financial implications after being cancelled last week, CEO and Managing Commissioner of the Bahamas National Festival Commission (BNFC) Roscoe Dames, told Guardian Business yesterday.
Last week the government changed the dates of the carnival, pushing it back by two weeks in order to remove any potential ...
Bahamian artist opens solo show in Tampa
Bahamian artist opens solo show in Tampa
Omar Richardson is a Bahamian artist who has exhibited work in art galleries worldwide. Oh, and he?s also one of our newest team members, joining ChappellRoberts as an Art Director. We are so excited to hear about his new exhibit, which is on display now through April 30th, that features mixed media art inspired by life?s passions.
Artist honoured by 7 Pillars of Greatness
Artist honoured by 7 Pillars of Greatness
Tribune cartoonist Jamaal Rolle has been presented with an invitational package by 7 Pillars of Greatness and will be recognised formally at the organisation's third annual honoree gala dinner at Serenity Gardens on May 28.
Tattoo artist accused of sex with minor
Tattoo artist accused of sex with minor
While noting that most sexual offenses go unreported, a prosecutor yesterday urged a jury to bring justice to a teenage girl who spoke up.
In her closing address in the trial of Jamal Daniels, Koschina Marshall told the jury not to be distracted by suggestions that the victim was "fast', as their only duty was to determine if sexual intercourse occurred with a 14-year-old on September 22, 2014.
Da...
World-class classical artists perform at Lyford Cay
World-class classical artists perform at Lyford Cay
Attendees to a recent event hosted by the Nassau Music Society witnessed a stunning performance of classical music from world-class artists, who flew in to participate in a two-day event.
Ambra Albek and the Quartetto Di Cremona performed for a packed audience at St. Paul's Catholic Church Hall, at Lyford Cay on Sunday, January 22, where they received a standing ovation. They entertained a smaller...
Outstanding Young Artists Made Chosing Winners Difficult In International Migratory Bird Day Art Competition At Garden Of The Groves
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- The student art competition during International Migratory Bird Month at Garden of the Groves climaxed with the judging of the best paintings depicting birds migrating to Grand Bahama Island.
Calling All Amateur Artists
Calling All Amateur Artists
If you're an artist that has never exhibited their work, then here's your chance to shine. The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas is sending out a call for submissions for a special one-night-only gallery event that will happen next month: "The All-Star Amateur Artist Night".
Bahamian musician named in list of promising artists
Bahamian musician named in list of promising artists
BAHAMIAN Jazz trumpeter Giveton Gelin has been recognised in the prestigious National YoungArts Foundation awards, placing him among the most promising young artists in the United States in the literary, visual, design and performing arts.