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C.R. Walker wins Junior Junkanoo 2010
C.R. Walker wins Junior Junkanoo 2010
Nassau, Bahamas -
A
competitive
display of indigenous Junkanoo music, dance and festive costumes by
Primary and Secondary Schools of New Providence, North Eleuthera and
North Andros was sen in Nassau on December 8th. The ceremony opened in
Rawson Square and 22 schools competed with 9 pre-school teams
also participating in a short procession from George Street to East Street along Bay St...
Bay Street closed for Junior Junkanoo
Bay Street closed for Junior Junkanoo
BAY Street closed at 1pm today in preparation for the Junior Junkanoo parade tonight.
The festival will open with a ceremony in Rawson Square at 5.30pm and the parade featuring a total of 22 schools is expected to go on until after midnight.
Pre-school teams from nine schools will open the event with a short procession along Bay Street from George Street to East Street.
Then nine primary school te...
Florida State comes out on top at the 2010 Junkanoo Jam
Freeport, Bahamas -
The Junkanoo Jam NCAA women's tournament wrapped up on November 27th in
Grand Bahama Island with exciting basketball action right up until the
final minutes, ending with Florida State Seminoles, who trailed the
entire game with Arizona State Sun Devils taking the win in the final
few minutes with a score of 65-55. Read more at Seminoles.com
Tournament MVP for the Fr...
Bank of The Bahamas Sponsors All Six ?Category A? Junkanoo Groups
It was a Thanksgiving to remember and a far cry from the shacks packed with glued and glittered costumes for this year's Boxing Day Junkanoo parade, but the good cheer and camaraderie were just as vibrant when leaders of all the major Junkanoo groups gathered in the board room of Bank of The Bahamas Thursday to learn that the 'bank of solutions' would sponsor each with a total donation of $6,000.
Bank of The Bahamas Sponsors All Six 'Category A' Junkanoo Groups
Nassau, Bahamas - It
was a Thanksgiving to remember and a far cry from the shacks packed with
glued and glittered costumes for this year's Boxing Day Junkanoo
parade, but the good cheer and camaraderie were just as vibrant when
leaders of all the major Junkanoo groups gathered in the board room of
Bank of The Bahamas Thursday to learn that the 'bank of solutions' would
sponsor each with a to...
Florida State comes out on top at the 2010 Junkanoo Jam
Freeport, Bahamas -
The Junkanoo Jam NCAA women's tournament wrapped up on November 27th in
Grand Bahama Island with exciting basketball action right up until the
final minutes, ending with Florida State Seminoles, who trailed the
entire game with Arizona State Sun Devils taking the win in the final
few minutes with a score of 65-55. Read more at Seminoles.com
Tournament MVP for the Fr...
Florida State comes out on top at the 2010 Junkanoo Jam
Freeport, Bahamas -
The Junkanoo Jam NCAA women's tournament wrapped up on November 27th in
Grand Bahama Island with exciting basketball action right up until the
final minutes, ending with Florida State Seminoles, who trailed the
entire game with Arizona State Sun Devils taking the win in the final
few minutes with a score of 65-55. Read more at Seminoles.com
Tournament MVP for the Fr...
(Schedule-Day 1 Results ) NCAA Junkanoo Jam is underway
Freeport,
Bahamas - NCAA Basketball action gets underway in Freeport from
November 24th to 28th with the annual
Junkanoo Jam
. A press conference was held on November 24th to jump start the event.
The
event is
hosted by the Bahamas Basketball Federation and is in its 10th year.
Over the past year, the Grand Bahama Port Authority came on as major
sponsors along with the Ministr...
(Schedule ) NCAA Junkanoo Jam is underway
(Schedule ) NCAA Junkanoo Jam is underway
Freeport,
Bahamas - NCAA Basketball action gets underway in Freeport from
November 24th to 28th with the annual
Junkanoo Jam
. A press conference was held on November 24th to jump start the event.
The
event is
hosted by the Bahamas Basketball Federation and is in its 10th year.
Over the past year, the Grand Bahama Port Authority came on as major
sponsors along with the Ministr...
(Schedule ) NCAA Junkanoo Jam Game is underway
(Schedule ) NCAA Junkanoo Jam Game is underway
Freeport,
Bahamas - NCAA Basketball action gets underway in Freeport from
November 24th to 28th with the annual
Junkanoo Jam
. A press conference was held on November 24th to jump start the event.
The
event is
hosted by the Bahamas Basketball Federation and is in its 10th year.
Over the past year, the Grand Bahama Port Authority came on as major
sponsors along with the Ministr...
Junkanoo Carnival teams up with National Regatta Committee
The BNFC teams up with the Sir Durward Knowles National Junior Championship Regatta to host a party in the backyard for the inaugural event. Previously, the junior championship regatta was held during the same time as the National Family Island Regatta in April.
Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival continues roll out of marketing initiatives
Following a successful weekend launch that saw hundreds of Bahamians enjoying live entertainment and party vibes inside Da Cultural Village, the Bahamas National Festival Commission is set to continue its efforts to market and promote Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival at home and abroad.
Junkanoo carnival budget 'around 3m', says minister
Junkanoo carnival budget 'around 3m', says minister
THE budget for this year's Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival has been cut by more than $8m and will likely be "around $3m," Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe said yesterday.
Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival 2016 officially launched
Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival 2016 officially launched
NASSAU, The Bahamas - Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival officially launched on Saturday, March 5, at Da Cultural Village, Western Esplanade, with Junkanoo Carnival Groups giving a preview of the colourful panorama that will take centre stage in April at Taino Beach, Grand Bahama, then in May at Da Cultural Village in Nassau.
Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival officially launched
Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival officially launched
Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival officially launched on Saturday, March 5, at Da Cultural Village, Western Esplanade, with Junkanoo Carnival Groups giving a preview of the colourful panorama that will take centre stage in April at Taino Beach, Grand Bahama, then in May at Da Cultural Village in Nassau.
Junkanoo winners receive their trophies
Junkanoo winners receive their trophies
The coveted trophies for the New Years 2016 and Boxing Day 2015 Junkanoo Parades went home to their excited new owners this past weekend.
Best application of indigenous material in Junkanoo Carnival to be judged at weekend Road Fever party
Best application of indigenous material in Junkanoo Carnival to be judged at weekend Road Fever party
Costume judging for the best application of indigenous material for the Road Fever street party will take place on Saturday at the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival launch event inside Da Cultural Village.
JCNP and BTC award Junkanoo winners
JCNP and BTC award Junkanoo winners
The coveted trophies for the New Years 2016 and Boxing Day 2015 Junkanoo Parades went home to their excited new owners this past weekend.
JCNP and BTC award Junkanoo winners
JCNP and BTC award Junkanoo winners
The coveted trophies for the New Years 2016 and Boxing Day 2015 Junkanoo Parades went home to their excited new owners this past weekend. The Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence Ltd. (JCNP) and Junkanoo?s presenting sponsor Bahamas Telecommunication Company (BTC) hosted a banquet to award the Parade Champions, The Valley Boys, and the winners of the various categories with their prizes.
Junkanoo carnival sets date for road fever
Junkanoo carnival sets date for road fever
THE Bahamas National Festival Commission has announced that costume judging for the best application of indigenous material for the Road Fever street party will take place on May 5 at the Junkanoo Carnival launch event inside Da Cultural Village.
The brilliance of Junkanoo in The Bahamas
The brilliance of Junkanoo in The Bahamas
There is a sociology of small places in which familiarity breeds not only contempt but all manner of pettiness and jealousy: "Who he t'ink he is?"; "I'm a better woman than you and everybody knows that it's true. When I walk down the avenue, I does get more whistle than you."
Scotiabank's rooftop Junkanoo celebrations
Scotiabank's rooftop Junkanoo celebrations
Scotiabank Vice President and District Head, Northern Caribbean, Sean Albert, and other senior executives of the bank hosted clients and special guests to two exclusive events on the bank's rooftop in Rawson Square to enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the recent Junkanoo parades.
"As we move into 2016, we expressed our appreciation to our clients and partners and forged new relationships, while...
Resorts World Bimini sponsors winning Bimini All Stars Junior Junkanoo group
Resorts World Bimini (RWB) is the offering hearty congratulations to the Bimini All Stars Junkanoo Group upon capturing the top prize in the All Age division of the Grand Bahama Junior Junkanoo parade.
Grand Bahama Junior Junkanoo winners announced
Grand Bahama Junior Junkanoo winners announced
Junior Junkanoo was held in Freeport, Grand Bahama, on Saturday, February 20, 2016. The Parade was for the first time, free of charge, and it welcomed participants from nearby Bimini. These are the results:
Grand Bahama Junior Junkanoo winners announced
Grand Bahama Junior Junkanoo winners announced
Junior Junkanoo was held in Freeport, Grand Bahama, on Saturday, February 20, 2016. The Parade was for the first time, free of charge, and it welcomed participants from nearby Bimini.
Freeport's Junior Junkanoo - Free of charge; featured Bimini All-Stars
Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville, officially opened the 17th annual City of Freeport Council's Junior Junkanoo Parade in Freeport on Saturday.
Marketing push begins for Junkanoo Carnival
Marketing push begins for Junkanoo Carnival
THE Ministry of Tourism launched its 2016 Junkanoo Carnival marketing campaign in Washington, DC, over the weekend, showcasing the anticipated event to thousands at the Travel Adventure Show.
Names released for Junkanoo Carnival Music Masters competition
The Bahamas National Festival Commission (BNFC) congratulates the contestants in the 2016 Junkanoo Carnival Music Masters Song Competition as they embark on a journey to Music Masters stardom.
Dates for 2016, 2017 Junkanoo Carnival set
Dates for 2016, 2017 Junkanoo Carnival set
The Bahamas National Festival Commission (BNFC) is pleased to announce the official dates for the 2016 and 2017 Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival.
CLARIFICATION: Junkanoo nymphe
CLARIFICATION: Junkanoo nymphe
WE have been asked to make clear that the Junkanoo Nymphe costume, which was featured in the Tough Call column on February 3 about acclaimed Bahamian body-painting artist Monty Knowles, was a collaborative creative effort by a team led by Elizabeth P Clarke.