Art & Entertainment

FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA-- Author Rudy Sawyer made a courtesy call on the Minister of State for Grand Bahama, Senator Kwasi Thompson on Monday, March 25, 2019, where he presented the Minister with a copy of his new book, 'Grand Bahama Treasure & Tour Guide: Settlements and Freeport.' The book is a comprehensive fact-based compilation of information about the entire island of...

FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA -- Vying for the top scores in the Best Drummer class at their level, primary and high school Grand Bahama students beat out impressive Junkanoo rhythms to start the first day of E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival adjudication on the grounds of the Grand Lucayan Resort Convention Centre, March 25, 2019.  Grand Bahama National Arts Festival...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Governor General, Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling addressed members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force on Thursday, March 21 at the Annual Governor General's Divisions. The Governor General's Divisions is a military tradition where the Governor General inspects and addresses her troops on military parade in ceremonial fashion. Also attending the ceremony was Marvin Dames, Minister...

CHICAGO (AP) — Infuriating Chicago’s mayor and police chief, prosecutors abruptly dropped all charges against Jussie Smollett on Tuesday after the “Empire” actor accused of faking a racist, anti-gay attack on himself agreed to let the city keep his $10,000 in bail. But he maintained his innocence and insisted he was attacked. Prosecutors said they still believe Smollett concocted the...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Jumbey Café, a popular Village Road restaurant deeply rooted in Bahamian flavours, has opened a second location on Carmichael Road. The space the new restaurant calls home was formerly occupied by QBC. It sits across the street from John’s Plaza at the junction of Carmichael and East Avenue. In the restaurant business where there isn’t much room...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — This Friday, March 29, Solomon’s Fresh Market and the Zonta Club of Nassau will host a fundraiser to benefit the club’s social outreach initiatives. An evening of wine, cheese and food pairings will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Harbour Bay location. Guests will sample wine provided by event cosponsor Bristol Wines & Spirits. Solomon’s Fresh Market...

NEW YORK (AP) — Apple trotted out few details on its long-awaiting streaming service on Monday, but it didn’t skimp on high-wattage celebrity. Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg and Jennifer Aniston were part of a parade of A-listers who took the stage at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, California, where the main attractions are usually the company’s latest high-tech gadgets. This time,...

COCKBURN TOWN, SAN SALVADOR - Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Lanisha T. Rolle (at microphone) officially opened the 2019 San Salvador Junior Junkanoo Parade, in Cockburn Town, on March 22, 2019. Scores of residents and visitors alike cheered and danced as the students presented the theme "Ocean Explosion".  The preschoolers depicted a school of exotic fish found in Bahamian...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai’s government on Sunday forcefully denied a claim by R&B singer R. Kelly that the artist had planned concerts in the sheikhdom after he had sought permission from an Illinois judge to travel here despite facing sexual-abuse charges. In a rare statement, the government’s Dubai Media Office also denied claims by his lawyer in...

NEW YORK (AP) — Jordan Peele has done it again. Two years after the filmmaker’s “Get Out” became a box-office sensation, his frightening follow-up, “Us,” debuted with $70.3 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. The opening, well above forecasts, had few parallels. It was the largest debut for an original horror film (only the “It” remake and...

The Bahamas Customs Department Social Club, in celebration of their 105th Anniversary, prepared lunch for Senior Citizens Homes on Thursday, March 21, 2019.  (BIS Photos/Patrick Hanna)

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai found itself entangled in the sex abuse case against American R&B singer R. Kelly on Thursday after the performer asked a U.S. judge to allow him to come to the Arabian Peninsula sheikhdom to perform shows and “meet with the royal family.” Officials in Dubai and the wider United Arab Emirates did not...

BOSTON (AP) — Could Aunt Becky be headed to prison? It could go either way, experts say. Some of the wealthy parents accused of paying bribes to get their kids into top universities may get short stints behind bars, if convicted, to send a message that the privileged are not above the law, some lawyers say. But others predict that...

On March 7, 2019, British Airways Captain Gordon Black landed his final flight as a commercial pilot touching down at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA). For decades, the veteran pilot flew over the beautiful waters of The Bahamas and wanted to officially end his career making the long-haul trip from London to Nassau. Company officials at Nassau Airport Development (NAD)...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS -  The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture in conjunction with Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), the National Junkanoo Committee (NJC) and the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP) held a press conference at the National Stadium, March 18, to present prize monies for the 2018 Boxing Day and 2019 New Year's Day parades to Junkanoo groups...

FREEPORT, BAHAMAS - The return of “FLIFF On Location” to Grand Bahama Island and the Pelican Bay Hotel this past weekend, was a heartwarming experience for President and CEO of the Fort Lauderdale Film Festival (FLIFF), Greg Von Hausch. The festival’s strong connection to the island, was the driving force behind its return. “FLIFF has a wonderful history with Grand...

NASSAU, The Bahamas – Junior chefs from around the country, participating in the 2019 Bahamas Young Chef Culinary Competition, wooed the judges with their interesting creations. The five chefs, local and international, who judged the competition gave intense constructive critique and agreed the recipes and colourful presentations of the eleven junior high school students represented the theme, ‘Creatively Embracing Indigenous...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Empire” co-creator and executive producer Lee Daniels says the weeks since cast member Jussie Smollett was arrested and charged with fabricating a racist and homophobic attack have been “a freakin’ rollercoaster.” In an Instagram video that doesn’t refer to Smollett by name, Daniels says since “the incident” he and his cast have “experienced pain and anger and sadness...