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March 27, 2015
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.

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March 12, 2015
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...

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October 16, 2013
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...

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June 13, 2013
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...

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March 16, 2013
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.

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August 14, 2012
(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;

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January 26, 2024
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

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March 28, 2011
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.

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September 20, 2023
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.

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July 20, 2023
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...

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