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BEATEN BALD: OPM Comms Director shaves head after losing Junkanoo bet
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Communications Director in the Office of The Prime Minister, Latrae Rahming, wound up with a shiny bald head Wednesday afternoon after he lost an online bet which he placed on the 2023 Boxing Day Junkanoo parade results. Rahming tweeted on his Twitter account ahead of the cultural parade: "If the Valley lose [...]
Family Island Junkanoo Seed Funding Increased
Family Island Junkanoo Seed Funding Increased
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Culture Minister Mario Bowleg says the government is doubling down on its commitment to Junkanoo not just here in New Providence, but across the Family Islands. His comments come after seed funding got a significant boost this year.
Saxons: We Are The Best Group In Junkanoo History
Saxons: We Are The Best Group In Junkanoo History
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Shell Saxon Superstars say they are the best group on Bay Street and come Boxing Day they intend to prove it.
Culture Minister defends Junkanoo postponement
Culture Minister defends Junkanoo postponement
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Youth, Sports & Culture Mario Bowleg has defended the decision to postpone the Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade due to inclement weather. He says that "science" was behind the decision and insisted that there was a "high chance of rain" yesterday.
Boxing Day Junkanoo parade postponed until Tuesday
Boxing Day Junkanoo parade postponed until Tuesday
The Junkanoo Corporation New Providence Limited (JCNP) has announced that the Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade has been postponed until Tuesday night at 10pm - due to inclement weather conditions.
Taking Junkanoo Back to Africa
Taking Junkanoo Back to Africa
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Junkanoo is now connecting The Bahamas to Africa. Our TV's broadcast of the cultural event will be shown this Boxing Day in Ahanta, Ghana.
Boxing Day Junkanoo parade postponed
Boxing Day Junkanoo parade postponed
Parade will now start at 10 pm on December 26 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade has been postponed due to weather concerns, according to the Junkanoo Corporation of The Bahamas (JCNP). In a statement released on the matter, the JCNP said, "We wish to advise the general public that due to inclement [...]
ALIV Events App Required For Junkanoo Ticket Holders
ALIV Events App Required For Junkanoo Ticket Holders
NASSAU, BAHAMAS -Tickets are nearly sold out as the Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade is less than a week away. Chief Information Officer Dwayne Davis telling Our News exclusively that Junkanoo tickets are virtually gone as the parade approaches.
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 [...]
The Ministry of Education announces Junkanoo inscription achievement
The Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training has announced the results of a “significant cultural achievement” -- the Bahamas’ request to be registered on the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Convention to safeguard the ICH Junkanoo.