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Bulldozing our culture: Thoughts on culture from Transforming Spaces, pt. 1
Art, culture and the best we have to give are on display across the islands of our nation. Yet we choose not to see the fantastic beauty and vibrant culture that we inhabit.
March is Culture Month
March is Culture Month
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Daniel Johnson declared March the ?National Month of Culture? during a press conference on Tuesday, March 10 at the Ministry?s offices...
Haiti and the culture of poverty
Haiti and the culture of poverty
It may seem odd that my op-ed last week dealing with the issue of the wealth of Haiti is followed this week by one about the culture of poverty in that island nation...
Our leaders should respect Bahamian culture
Our leaders should respect Bahamian culture
Dear Editor,
Over the past week I have started to put pen to paper several times, only to be overwhelmed by another mindboggling piece of news. However, after reading the recent editorial in The Nassau Guardian I decided it was time.
I was first amazed and outraged when I read the headlines from the budget presentation which rolled the words Junkanoo and Mardi Gras together in the same sentence...
Music and Heritage Festival Showcases best of Bahamian Culture
Georgetown, Exuma - From stories about the rebellious slave Pompey to more modern times of independence, the Ninth Annual Bahamian Music & Heritage Festival has certainly lived up to its billing of showcasing the dynamic facets of local history and culture.
(Video) Flashback: The Late Charles Maynard speaks About Bahamian Culture -
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas - (This article is a re-posting of a feature in November 2009 in memory of the late Hon Charles Maynard) The Bahamas Weekly News Team had the opportunity to attend the opening night gala;
US Embassy program fuses tech and culture
US Embassy program fuses tech and culture
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Science Youth Nation Building Culture (SYNC), is a program created by the US Embassy which will off 50 Bahamian youth an opportunity to participate in a unique environment while utilizing Technology to create Junkanoo 3D figures. There is an entrepreneurship and business building aspect to the program as well, US Embassy officials
The Culture Coalition presents: The Elite Riddim
The Culture Coalition presents: The Elite Riddim
Your favorite Bahamian Reggae artists are back with another exciting compilation album, ?The Elite Riddim?. Backed by the Culture Coalition, The Elite Riddim features artists Jah Hem, Sammi Starr, Bodine ?Be? Johnson, CJ Priest, Jah Nyne, Raquel Oliver and many more.
First Lady of Botswana Neo Masisi Explores the Rich Culture of The Bahamas During Visit To Nassau Cruise Port
First Lady of Botswana Neo Masisi Explores the Rich Culture of The Bahamas During Visit To Nassau Cruise Port
Nassau Cruise Port had the honor of hosting a distinguished guest on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, First Lady Neo Masisi of Botswana. Her visit to Nassau, the vibrant capital of The Bahamas, was marked by a memorable port tour, insightful interactions with Authentically Bahamian vendors, and an engaging visit to The Bahamas Museum of Junkanoo.
Authentically Bahamian Program at Nassau Cruise Port Promotes Local Culture and Provides Unprecedented Benefits to Tenants
The Nassau Cruise Port provides insights on its groundbreaking Authentically Bahamian Program, an initiative aimed at fostering local talent and preserving the rich cultural heritage of The Bahamas. Unparalleled benefits have also been extended to the tenants of Nassau Cruise Port, including free rent for one year, generous grants of up to $20,000 for fit-out, and the benefit of comprehensive trai...