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March 07, 2013
Junkanoo seen as 'billion dollar' industry

The government is seeking to ramp up and publicize the country's most glamorous and colorful pastime. Following missions to Trinidad and Tobago and Brazil, representatives from the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture are laying the groundwork to bring Junkanoo to the world

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December 16, 2012
VIDEO: Junior Junkanoo Highlights And Results

Eleuthera schools dazzled the judges at this year's Junior Junkanoo parade, taking two of the top spots, with the Spanish Wells All Age School just edging out the Harbour Island All Age School by three points to emerge as the overall winner in the senior school divison.

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September 15, 2009
Contract signed for Junkanoo Bleacher Seating For $400k

The Government of The Bahamas signed a $406,000 contract with Ccubed Seating on Monday to provide seats for the annual Junkanoo Parades.

Minister of State in the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Charles Maynard explained that the original contract of $460,000 has been reduced to $406,000.

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December 28, 2023
Snapshots of an Exciting 2023 Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade

It was an exciting and competitive 2023 Boxing Day Parade on Bay and Shirley Streets in the heart of downtown Nassau. Results for Division A:

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Junkanoo in July
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July 15, 2011
Junkanoo in July

Learn how to paste your own mask and then participate in an impromptu Junkanoo rush-out.? Slam some dominoes or sit quietly and contemplate your next move at a game of chess or the less stressful board game of checkers are some of the new additions that will make this year's Junkanoo Summer Festival that more exciting.

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July 07, 2023
The Bahamas Museum of Junkanoo Officially Opened

Acting Prime Minister, the Hon. Chester said The Bahamas Museum of Junkanoo will keep Junkanoo alive in between the Boxing Day and New Year’s Day Parades, as well as help to commercialize and monetize Junkanoo which is a huge part of the country’s cultural identity.

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May 19, 2023
TRAFFIC DIVERSION FOR JUNKANOO CARNIVAL 2023

The Traffic Division of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, wish to advise the General Public of temporary road closures between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturday May 20th 2023.

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August 25, 2016
Late breaking end of summer savings on a Bahamas beachfront vacation at Courtyard Nassau Downdown/Junkanoo Beach (Sept. 5- Oct. 29)

In a win for vacation planning procrastinators, the Courtyard Nassau Downtown Junkanoo Beach is offering savings of up to 15% off rack rate on a late summer/early fall beachfront Caribbean getaway.

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February 09, 2023
Road Closure Due To Junior Junkanoo Parade 2023

Police wish to advise the public that due to the Junior Junkanoo Parade, which will be held on Thursday 09 February, 2023 on Bay Street, the following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic commencing at 4:00 p.m.

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January 11, 2023
Roots wants Junkanoo judging change

MEMBERS of The Roots have called for the "abolition" of Junkanoo's "flawed" judging system, adding it is overdue to be changed.

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