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True spirit of Junkanoo will shine through
December 24, 2015
True spirit of Junkanoo will shine through
JUNKANOO Corporation of New Providence Chairman Silbert Ferguson has declared that the "true spirit" of Junkanoo will shine through during the highly-anticipated Boxing Day Parade tomorrow night...
December 22, 2015
Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture thanks Junkanoo sponsors
NASSAU, The Bahamas -- The Hon. Dr. Daniel Johnson, seated right, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, congratulated and thanked sponsors of the 2015 Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade and 2016 New Year's Day Junkanoo Parade for their interest and investment over the years and into the future, during a press conference held at the Ministry on Monday, December 21.
Wishing the companies, their staff, an...
December 22, 2015
Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture thanks Junkanoo sponsors
The Hon. Dr. Daniel Johnson, seated right, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, congratulated and thanked sponsors of the 2015 Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade and 2016 New Year?s Day Junkanoo Parade for their interest and investment over the years and into the future,
December 22, 2015
Sales slow, but officials promise a flawless Junkanoo parade
OFFICIALS from the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence yesterday raised concern about slow ticket sales as they guaranteed that this season's parades will be "flawlessly and excellently produced"...
December 18, 2015
Sir Lynden inducted (posthumously) into National Junkanoo Legends circle class of 2015
The late Rt. Hon. Sir Lynden O. Pindling, former Prime Minister, was inducted posthumously into the National Junkanoo Legends Circle during a ceremony held at Government House under the patronage of Governor-General Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling and Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Daniel Johnson.
Increase announced in Junkanoo seed funding
December 18, 2015
Increase announced in Junkanoo seed funding
JUNKANOO groups in New Providence are to receive large increases in seed funding, with the A groups to get $30,000 and B groups $15,000...
Junkanoo Seed Funding announced
December 17, 2015
Junkanoo Seed Funding announced
The Hon. Dr. Daniel Johnson, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture at a press conference, December 16, expressed joy in being able to distribute seed funding to the various Junkanoo groups and members as promised by the government during a conclave earlier in the year.
December 17, 2015
December 11, 2015
Culture Minister stresses safety of participants during Junkanoo parades
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Dr. the Hon. Daniel Johnson in conjunction with the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP) and parade management held a press conference on the Junkanoo season stressing that the safety of participants and spectators is the first priority.
Coca-Cola donates $60,000 to Junkanoo
December 11, 2015
Coca-Cola donates $60,000 to Junkanoo
For the third consecutive year Coca-Cola is donating $20,000 to the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence. This year?s donation brings the total contribution to $60,000.
Pledge to end long gaps in Junkanoo parade
December 10, 2015
Pledge to end long gaps in Junkanoo parade
JUNKANOO officials yesterday pledged to eliminate the long interval between group performances that spoiled the last parades, promising a "seamless presentation" for spectators.
BTC to sponsor junkanoo parades
December 03, 2015
BTC to sponsor junkanoo parades
BTC will once again sponsor the national Boxing Day and New Year's Day Junkanoo Parades as a part of its five-year commitment to the Junkanoo Committee of New Providence.
BTC continues 850K commitment to Junkanoo
December 03, 2015
BTC continues 850K commitment to Junkanoo
NASSAU, Bahamas -- BTC will once again sponsor the national Boxing Day and New Year's Day Junkanoo Parades as a part of its five year commitment to the Junkanoo Committee of New Providence. In 2011, BTC pledged $850,000 to the furtherance of Bahamian culture through an ongoing sponsorship of the nation's most colorful native display, the annual Junkanoo Parades.
"Junkanoo is perhaps one of the mos...
BTC continues 850k commitment to Junkanoo
December 02, 2015
Ten college teams in Grand Bahama for Junkanoo Jam
November 30, 2015
Ten college teams in Grand Bahama for Junkanoo Jam
Ten college teams from throughout the United States visited Grand Bahama for the Annual Junkanoo Jam Thanksgiving Women?s Basketball Tournament.
November 09, 2015
Funding for Junkanoo groups quadrupled, say officials
JUNKANOO groups are set for a major boost in funding this year, after the government made allocations that quadruple the amount of money that the groups received in previous years, according to officials.
junkanoo season launched
November 09, 2015
junkanoo season launched
THE 2015-16 Junkanoo season was launched on Thursday by the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture in conjunction with the National Junkanoo Committee at the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas.
New Junkanoo Season Addition: A Poster Competition
November 09, 2015
New Junkanoo Season Addition: A Poster Competition
The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture in conjunction with the National Junkanoo Committee launched the 2015-2016 Junkanoo Season with a press conference Thursday, November 5, at the National Art Gallery.
November 04, 2015
Grand Bahama Junior Junkanoo to be free to spectators
YOUTH Sports and Culture Minister Daniel Johnson has announced that the Junior Junkanoo parade will now be free of charge to all spectators in Grand Bahama.
November 04, 2015
Grand Bahama's Junior Junkanoo now free to spectators, says Minister Johnson
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama - The distribution of seed money to senior and junior Junkanoo groups was not the only good news shared during the cheque presentations by Youth, Sports and Culture Minister, Dr. the Hon. Daniel Johnson on Saturday at that Ministry, but also that the Junior Junkanoo parade will now be free of charge to all spectators.
Minister Johnson shared that there were meetings with lea...
Junior Junkanoo now free to spectators
November 03, 2015
Junior Junkanoo now free to spectators
The distribution of seed money to senior and junior Junkanoo groups was not the only good news shared during the cheque presentations by Youth, Sports and Culture Minister, Dr. the Hon. Daniel Johnson on Saturday at that Ministry, but also that the Junior Junkanoo parade will now be free of charge to all spectators.
September 22, 2015
Man dies after being injured while diving at Junkanoo Beach
A MAN died in hospital after he was injured from a dive at Junkanoo Beach this weekend.
August 18, 2015
Tourism assists GB Junkanoo groups towards grand finale on August 21 and 22
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- The Ministry of Tourism, Grand Bahama Island, made a special presentation of funds to local Junkanoo groups at the Ministry of Tourism's office, August 17.
Junkanoo groups have partnered with Tourism to display Junkanoo culture at the Junkanoo Summer Festivals in West Grand Bahama - in the communities of Eight Mile Rock and West End.
Groups were given seed money to assi...
August 18, 2015
Tourists Assist GB Junkanoo Groups Towards Grand Finale Junkanoo Summer Festival
The Ministry of Tourism, Grand Bahama Island, made a special presentation of funds to local Junkanoo groups at the Ministry of Tourism?s office, August 17. Junkanoo groups have partnered with Tourism to display Junkanoo culture at the Junkanoo Summer Festivals in West Grand Bahama ? in the communities of Eight Mile Rock and West End. Groups were given seed money to assist with the grand finale o...
August 18, 2015
Tourism sssists GB Junkanoo groups towards grand finale on August 21 and 22
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- The Ministry of Tourism, Grand Bahama Island, made a special presentation of funds to local Junkanoo groups at the Ministry of Tourism's office, August 17.
Junkanoo groups have partnered with Tourism to display Junkanoo culture at the Junkanoo Summer Festivals in West Grand Bahama - in the communities of Eight Mile Rock and West End.
Groups were given seed money to assi...
August 07, 2015
Junkanoo rush out held in remembrance of Franklyn 'Count Bernadino' Ellis
NASSAU, Bahamas -- A Junkanoo rush out was held for Franklyn "Count Bernadino" Ellis after the Memorial Service was held on Wednesday August 5th 2015, at the National Centre For the Performing Arts. Minister of Youth and Culture The Hon. Dr. Daniel Johnson pictured dancing with member of the Music Makers that Count rushed for. (Photos/Derek Smith)
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Junkanoo carnival and how we define success
July 31, 2015
Junkanoo carnival and how we define success
The inaugural Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival and its failure to return a profit parallel Prime Minister Perry Christie's administration: a lot of flash, a whole lot of noise but little delivery.
FNM Deputy: Festival commission 'gambled' with taxpayer dollars for Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival
July 30, 2015
FNM Deputy: Festival commission 'gambled' with taxpayer dollars for Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival
FREE National Movement deputy leader Peter Turnquest yesterday said the government's failure to secure a return on the $11.3m spent to hold Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival is a "sad indictment" which proves that the Festival Commission "gambled" with taxpayer dollars.
July 28, 2015
Junkanoo Carnival creates Economic Empowerment for Bahamians
High ratings across the board from consumers
Lessons learned for 2016 staging. Following the success of the inaugural Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival, the Bahamas National Festival Commission...
Bahamas National Festival Commission presents 2015 Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival report to the media
July 29, 2015
Bahamas National Festival Commission presents 2015 Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival report to the media
NASSAU, Bahamas -- The Bahamas National Festival Commission is calling the first-ever Junkanoo Carnival a 'resounding success.' Following a presentation of its 2015 Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival Report to the Cabinet of The Bahamas, the Commission met with members of the media, July 28, at the Office of the Prime Minister to discuss the outcome of the Festival.
Chairman of the Bahamas National Festiv...
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