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December 18, 2023
Junkanoo In Paradise Stage Production Opens

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Lights, camera, action, one of the greatest shows on earth taking over the Atlantis theater stage on Saturday night.

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December 13, 2023
Junkanoo Jingle To Bay 5K

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - If you're in the Western Esplanade and Bay Street area early Saturday morning, you may happen to see some running Santas. Those Santas will be participating in the Junkanoo Jingle to Bay 5k - a fun, run, walk scheduled for Saturday.

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December 13, 2023
Platinum Knights Junkanoo Group Gets $15K Donation

GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS - In just a few weeks Junkanoo groups will hit the streets to showcase Bahamian culture. Over in Grand Bahama, Bahamas Hot Mix making a major donation to the Platinum Knights Junkanoo Group.

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December 13, 2023
National Junkanoo Legends Circle inductees honoured at Government House

Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Cynthia Pratt (seated) attended the National Junkanoo Legends Circle Induction Ceremony on Monday evening, December 11, 2023 at Government House.

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December 07, 2023
No Plans To Relocate Junkanoo

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - With Junkanoo tickets selling out rather quickly for another year in row, many Bahamians have been questioning whether or not it is time to move the cultural celebration to another location that can accommodate the tens of thousands of attendees. Prime Minister, Philip Davis says that at this time, there is no consideration for re-location.

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December 07, 2023
SAFETY FIRST: Over 200 officers to be present at Junkanoo parades

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Junkanoo officials say a zero-tolerance approach to mischief has been taken to ensure safety at the upcoming Junkanoo Parades. Ellery Deveaux, Junkanoo Coordinator within the Ministry of Culture, noted nearly 200 Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) and Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) officers will be deployed on Bay and Shirley Streets.

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December 07, 2023
Culture Minister apologizes for Junkanoo ticket challenges

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Culture Minister Mario Bowleg extended apologies to the general public today over the challenges experienced while attempting to purchase Junkanoo tickets. He says while the digitization of Junkanoo ticket sales has presented its challenges, "challenges are expected, but, will not deter government from moving forward with digitizing the entire process."

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December 06, 2023
Youth, Sports and Culture Minister provides reasoning for reserved seating for Junkanoo sponsors

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Minister of Youth, Sports & Culture Mario Bowleg, while reminding residents that Junkanoo sponsors are a vital component to financially support the annual hosting of the cultural parades, explained why they are granted premium seating at Junkanoo parades. His comments follow a press statement issued by the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP) [...]

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December 04, 2023
World Athletics Relays Bahamas24 announced Partnership at Official Junkanoo Launch

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The World Athletics Relays Bahamas 24 announced the partnership with Junkanoo 242 at their official launch over the weekend. 

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December 29, 2020
Junkanooers 'depressed' by lack of parade

FOR the first time in more than five decades, the magic of Junkanoo that attracts people near and far to downtown Nassau was gone, due to COVID-19 protocols that require social distancing...

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