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February 02, 2024
Chinese Ambassador confirms repairs underway at Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Repairs at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium are officially underway according to the Ambassador of China to Nassau Dai Qing Li. Last year, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg said a $10 million dollar overhaul would be undertaken at the stadium for The Bahamas to be able to host the World [...]
January 02, 2024
Prodigal Sons' absence due to 'unforeseen circumstances'
YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg said the Prodigal Sons blamed "unforeseen circumstances" for dropping out of the Boxing Day and New Year's Day junkanoo parades, an explanation he finds insufficient.
Culture Minister: I Have Asked For An Investigation
December 28, 2023
Culture Minister: I Have Asked For An Investigation
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - For the second year in a row, the Prodigal Sons dropped out of the Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade. Youth, Sports, and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg says they will look why they were absent this year.
Culture Minister defends Junkanoo postponement
December 26, 2023
Culture Minister defends Junkanoo postponement
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Youth, Sports & Culture Mario Bowleg has defended the decision to postpone the Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade due to inclement weather. He says that "science" was behind the decision and insisted that there was a "high chance of rain" yesterday.
Culture Minister: All Is A Go
December 21, 2023
Culture Minister: All Is A Go
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Culture Minister Mario Bowleg says all is a go for the 2023 Boxing Day parade. Just a few days away from the big event, the minister says a walkthrough was completed last night and all officials have been briefed.
December 20, 2023
Youth, Sports & Culture Minister says that preparations for Boxing Day and New Year's Day Junkanoo parades are progressing smoothly
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Minister of Youth, Sports & Culture Mario Bowleg says all preparations for the upcoming Boxing Day and New Year's Day Junkanoo parades are progressing smoothly. He confirmed that stakeholders conducted a walkabout of the parade route recently and he says they are satisfied that the cultural parades will run without any hiccups. The [...]
December 20, 2023
Sports Minister: I Am Sure Come Easter, We Will Be Hosting
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Sports Minister Mario Bowleg said he is confident that come Easter, The Bahamas will host the 2024 CARIFTA Aquatics Games.
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.
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."
Youth, Sports and Culture Minister provides reasoning for reserved seating for Junkanoo sponsors
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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