The Bahamas kicks off 43rd independence anniversary celebrations in Rawson Square

The Bahamas kicked off the 43rd Independence Celebrations with a colourful cultural display in historic Rawson Square, downtown Nassau during the National Pride Day and Flag Raising Ceremony, Friday, July 1.

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Tru Tru Bahamian Marketplace showcased best in local talent

The best in authentically made arts and craft were showcased during the launching of Tru Tru Bahamian Marketplace in the Grand Ballroom, Atlantis on Paradise Island.

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E. Clement Bethel Award winner Rosi Birch-Lovdal encourages students to keep their courage

Students and artists at the College of The Bahamas (COB) were encouraged to stay with creative tension and to not run from it to a safe place.

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Goombay Summer Festival takes over Arawak Cay on Fridays

The Ministry of Tourism will close its summer celebrations with Goombay Summer Festival at Arawak Cay every Friday this month.

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Hatchet Bay Festival

Saturday 4th August 2012  7:00 AM

Hatchet Bay Festival Committee Bayfest
Celebrating our culture; resorting our community 2012


In 2010 they gave you BIG. In 2011 they gave you BIGGER and now the Hatchet Bay Festival Committee promises to give you the BIGGEST festival EVER: Bay Fest 2012- The Best Is Yet To Come! August 1-6th, The Hatchet Bay Festival Committee will give you FIVE unforgettable days of summer unlike any other ...

Bahamas consulate in Atlanta hosts independence celebrations

ATLANTA, Georgia - A family fun day picnic, Androsia-themed fashion show, Junkanoo rush-out, church service and cocktail reception were the highlights of this year's 42nd Bahamas Independence Celebrations hosted by the Bahamas Consul General's Office in Atlanta.

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Venue changes for Junkanoo Summer Festival and Goombay events

The much-anticipated Junkanoo Summer and Goombay Summer Festivals have been relocated to Arawak Cay, from the downtown Nassau area, a move Ministry of Tourism officials say will create a more family friendly environment.

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Tourism Welcomes Junkanoo Summer Festival?s Junkanoo Nymph

The Minister of Tourism the Hon. Obie Wilchcombe welcomed the Junkanoo Nymph as a new addition to the annual Junkanoo Summer Festival, which will be held during the month of July -- beginning July 4, 2015 at the Fish Fry, Arawak Cay...

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'The Pitch' aims to empower young entrepreneurs

A new radio program aims to introduce aspiring Bahamian entrepreneurs to the realities of doing business in The Bahamas while providing the soft skills training and industry expertise to hone their small business pitches.

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Miss Universe costume controversy

Dear Editor,
It is with outrage that I have just seen a post indicating that the winning entry for the Miss Bahamas costume, designed by Javotte Bethel for the upcoming Miss Universe Pageant on January 25, has been discarded for a carnival inspired costume!
As a judge for this competition last year, I am disgusted that this foolishness is allowed to take place. This is a travesty and I cry shame o...

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