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March 10, 2016
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.

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March 08, 2016
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.

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March 08, 2016
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.

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March 07, 2016
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.

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March 04, 2016
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.

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March 03, 2016
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.

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March 04, 2016
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.

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March 03, 2016
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.

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February 26, 2016
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.

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October 20, 2014
Another businessman supports Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- Another Grand Bahama businessman has come forward to assist the initiatives of The Grand Bahama Cultural Carnival Company [GBCCC] as it presents 'The Grand Life - Grand Bahama Island: The road leading to Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival'. Mr. Mario Donato has sponsored a prime shop space in the Regent Centre, Down Town Freeport for the business operations and sale of costumes an...

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February 24, 2016
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."

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January 22, 2016
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...

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February 23, 2016
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.

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February 24, 2016
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.

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February 24, 2016
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:

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February 23, 2016
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.

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February 08, 2016
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.

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February 08, 2016
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.

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February 09, 2016
Names released for Junkanoo Carnival Music Masters competition

17 artists, 20 songs vie for $20,000 grand prize

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February 08, 2016
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.

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February 08, 2016
Official announcement of 2016/2017 Junkanoo Carnival dates

The Bahamas National Festival Commission is pleased to announce the official dates for the 2016 and 2017 Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival.

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February 08, 2016
Names released for Junkanoo Carnival Song Competition

The Bahamas National Festival Commission congratulates the contestants in the 2016 Junkanoo Carnival Music Masters Song Competition.

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February 03, 2016
The China Spring Festival and Junkanoo reunite families together

NASSAU, Bahamas -- President of the Bahamas China Friendship Association, Anthony Capron said the one thing that the Chinese Spring Festival and The Bahamas' Christmas Junkanoo season have in common is that they bring families together.
Mr. Capron brought remarks at a reception celebrating 2016 China Spring Festival held by the invitation of His Excellency Yuan Guisen Ambassador of the People's ...

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February 02, 2016
China Spring Festival and Junkanoo reunite families together

President of the Bahamas China Friendship Association, Anthony Capron said the one thing that the Chinese Spring Festival and The Bahamas' Christmas Junkanoo season have in common is that they bring families together.

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February 01, 2016
The China Spring Festival and Junkanoo reunite families together

President of the Bahamas China Friendship Association, Anthony Capron said the one thing that the Chinese Spring Festival and The Bahamas? Christmas Junkanoo season have in common is that they bring families together.

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January 25, 2016
A Caribbean perspective on Junkanoo

Introduction by Gregory Christie: Junkanoo has probably the most diverse following throughout the Caribbean and the perspective, and here in the Bahamas it is paramount to Sunday worship at the Church of your choice.

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