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Bahamas International Film Festival Unveils Official 2014 Program
Festival Founder and Executive Director Leslie Vanderpool today announced the final program details for the 11th edition of the Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF), which takes place December 4-9, 2014 in Nassau and December 10-14, in Harbour Island, Eleuthera.
This year, the Festival will showcase 95 films from 30 different countries, including 48 features and 47 short films of which se...
World-Renowned Photographer to Host One-of-a-Kind Event in Great Exuma, Bahamas
Walter Iooss Signs on with Grand Isle Resort & Spa
for Exclusive Photo Workshop in November....
Bahamian carnival is a betrayal
Bahamian carnival is a betrayal
Firstly, I want to thank the board for lending me its time to read/listen to my opinion on this matter. I hope I do not offend all of you, but I am sure I will offend some of you, as I am offended by this proposition of a "Bahamian carnival" because this enrages every fiber of my Bahamian being...
HMBS Flamingo survivor realizes that it's never too late
For the past decade, Gregory H. Curry has taught electrical installation on a part-time basis at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI)...
Haiti, you are too rich to be poor!
Haiti, you are too rich to be poor!
This exclamation coined by Pamela White, the actual American ambassador to Haiti, fits squarely for this nation island. I have been able to verify the observation on a recent trip to the southern part of Haiti named la Grande Anse. It was my first foray into that idyllic corner of the country...
The decline of the tourism product
The decline of the tourism product
Decades ago, the Bahamian tourism product was dynamic, innovative and a much looked to experience for our visitors. This, of course, was before the introduction of the Internet, cellular telephones and mega-cruise ships. Crime was also virtually non-existent as it related to our visitors...
Shakespeare in Paradise to revive piece of history
Shakespeare in Paradise to revive piece of history
The revival of the legendary Bahamian folk opera "The Legend of Sammie Swain" will be this year's signature Bahamian production at the Shakespeare in Paradise Theatre Festival and festival organizers are hoping to raise the money needed to preserve this important piece of Bahamian culture.
The late E. Clement Bethel originally wrote "Sammie Swain" as a ballet in 1968 and it became a folk opera ...
A new and improved Miss Bahamas Organization with four pageants
The nation's premier beauty pageant organization has a new face, and the leadership of the Miss Bahamas Organization (MBO) say it is the last piece of the puzzle needed to fulfill its vision. Some of the nation's leading business and civic minds are now at the helm of a newly formed board of directors which will guide the organization as it branches out from one to four national pageants each year...
Alicia Keys Performs in The Bahamas
Alicia Keys Performs in The Bahamas
Paradise Island, The Bahamas - Alicia Keys, American R&B singer-songwriter and musician took to the stage at Atlantis for her first concert in The Bahamas on Saturday, April 20th to a sold out show. Atlantis is known for delivering top entertainers from throughout the world in their intimate concert setting, and...
Festival of Afro Caribbean Composers Draws Near!
Festival of Afro Caribbean Composers Draws Near!
Ensemble Du Monde are the words that should be on everyone?s lips just now as they are the flavour of the month! An international classical orchestra in Nassau! It does not happen very often but it will next week, from Wednesday, February 20th to Sunday, February 24th, 2013.