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Culture Minister: All Is A Go
Culture Minister: All Is A Go
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Culture Minister Mario Bowleg says all is a go for the 2023 Boxing Day parade. Just a few days away from the big event, the minister says a walkthrough was completed last night and all officials have been briefed.
Youth, Sports & Culture Minister says that preparations for Boxing Day and New Year's Day Junkanoo parades are progressing smoothly
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Minister of Youth, Sports & Culture Mario Bowleg says all preparations for the upcoming Boxing Day and New Year's Day Junkanoo parades are progressing smoothly. He confirmed that stakeholders conducted a walkabout of the parade route recently and he says they are satisfied that the cultural parades will run without any hiccups. The [...]
Culture Minister apologizes for Junkanoo ticket challenges
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Culture Minister Mario Bowleg extended apologies to the general public today over the challenges experienced while attempting to purchase Junkanoo tickets. He says while the digitization of Junkanoo ticket sales has presented its challenges, "challenges are expected, but, will not deter government from moving forward with digitizing the entire process."
Youth, Sports and Culture Minister provides reasoning for reserved seating for Junkanoo sponsors
Youth, Sports and Culture Minister provides reasoning for reserved seating for Junkanoo sponsors
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Minister of Youth, Sports & Culture Mario Bowleg, while reminding residents that Junkanoo sponsors are a vital component to financially support the annual hosting of the cultural parades, explained why they are granted premium seating at Junkanoo parades. His comments follow a press statement issued by the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP) [...]
BREEF awarded "Youth Organization of the Year" by the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture
BREEF awarded "Youth Organization of the Year" by the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) was the recipient of the 2023 National Youth Award for "Youth Organization of the Year" at the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture's 37th annual ceremony. This prestigious honor coincides with BREEF's 30-year anniversary of dedicated marine conservation efforts, amplifying the significance of the accolade. [...]
Connecting Coasts and Cultures
Connecting Coasts and Cultures
Los Angeles, USA - This is Los Angeles, home of Tinsel Town - Hollywood, and all the stars who call it home.
Kentario McKenzie – Carrying Culture Forward
Kentario McKenzie – Carrying Culture Forward
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Kentario McKenzie has always dreamed of being on the stage, and that's just where he was when he won the Arts & Culture and Minister's Cup Awards at this year's National Youth Awards Ceremony held at UB's Performing Arts Center.
The Gallery and Wine Bar Expands Bahamian Culture
The Gallery and Wine Bar Expands Bahamian Culture
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Gallery and Wine Bar also has a resident artist and will be open to partnering with other local artists in the future.
Baha Mar: Hundreds Enjoy Fun, Food, Art and Culture
Baha Mar: Hundreds Enjoy Fun, Food, Art and Culture
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Homegrown DJ Supa Mario and artist Preston Hanna were just two of the many local artists who displayed their talents at the Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival hosted by the Baha Mar Resort this past weekend.
International Culture, Wine & Food Festival
International Culture, Wine & Food Festival
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The highly anticipated and well attended International Culture, Wine and Food Fest is put on by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.