Art & Entertainment

RALEIGH, NC  – Representatives from Delta Vacations and the Bahamas Tourist Office, Atlanta along with leading industry executives from Baha Mar, Sandals, and the Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board recently delivered a series of dynamic presentations that took top Delta Vacations travel agent producers on a whirlwind trip to The Islands Of The Bahamas. Spearheading the efforts on behalf of the Bahamas...

Through the work of the  Access Accelerator Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) the second private school on the island of Exuma has successfully accessed $163,000 in investment funding. Exuma Christian Academy (ECA) was founded in 2018 by Keniqua Burrows to expand educational opportunities on the island of Exuma. The school that educates from pre-kindergarten levels up to grade 12, received...

Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre is cementing its place as one of The Bahamas’ top tourist attractions, snagging a “Hall of Fame” honor from the world’s largest travel website, TripAdvisor. To qualify for the recognition, businesses must earn a Certificate of Excellence every year for the past five years. This is the second time in a decade Ardastra has...

New queen will focus on eradicating plastic pollution NASSAU, BAHAMAS - And the winner is...... 18-year-old Nyah Bandelier was named Miss World Bahamas 2019 on May 26 before a capacity crowd at the Atlantis Theatre, Paradise Island and an international audience watching by way of live stream. This was the first pageant for the high school graduate who, prior to...

Bahamas Sickle Cell Association hosts 2nd annual event NASSAU, BAHAMAS - An elegant pastime, there is perhaps no better way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon than to get dolled up in your finest, sip tea, nibble on scones, fruits and sandwiches while listening to skilled violinists and watching a parade of hats, fashion and faces – all for a worthwhile...

BEIJING, CHINA -- Bahamian musicians had the international audience out of their seats for their entire performance, on May 23, 2019,  during the opening set at the Sixth Annual Latin American Arts Season and the First Latin American and Caribbean Culture and Arts Carnival (LACC). The event held in the World Rose Theme Park, in Beijing, the People's Republic of...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- On Saturday, May 18, Lupus 242 held its 3rd Annual Health Talk at the University of The Bahamas. Educating the public about lupus is one of the major goals of the local non-profit organization. The group also provides support and information for persons in The Bahamas living with the illness. More than 40 persons attended the event, featuring presentations...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Royal Bahamas Defence Force Rangers programme received a major boost on Saturday as 230 young people successfully graduated from their Rangers recruit training program. The Passing Out Parade Ceremony for the nation builders took place at the Defence Force’s Coral Harbour Base on May 25th, where Defence Force Rangers Cadets, both male and female, accepted the...

VALLETTA, Malta – His Excellency Ellison E. Greenslade, QPM, presented a copy of his Letters of Commission to the Hon. Carmelo Abela, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Promotion of Malta, appointing him as Non-Resident High Commissioner of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the Republic of Malta. The presentation took place last Wednesday, May 22, 2019. The High...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The country is gearing up to celebrate its 46th Anniversary of Independence on July 10. As the nation prepares for the milestone, the Independence Anniversary Planning Committee on Thursday advised the public of an array of activities being scheduled to commemorate this important occasion. Chairman of the 46th Independence Anniversary Planning Committee, Mr. Mark Humes, along with committee members,...

BEIJING, CHINA -- Hundreds of audience members cheered and danced as Bahamian vocalists joined with the Brick City Band for a high-energy performance on stage recently at the Guirui Theatre, during the Beijing International Horticultural Exhibition 2019 (Beijing Expo), Yanqing District, The People's Republic of China. Julien "Believe" Thompson, Freddie Munnings, Jr., and Angel Reckley got the crowd electrified with Brick City Band members Julian Darville,...

Famed sweets brand and celebrity hotspot to open at the newest resort destination NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Baha Mar, the newest resort destination in The Bahamas, is expanding its culinary offerings with the opening of America’s favorite eatery and confectionary shop, Sugar Factory. Set to debut in spring 2020, the restaurant will feature a full-service café, confectionary shop, retail shop, a...

BEIJING, CHINA -- Bahamian vocalists shone brightly on stage at the Guirui Theatre, on May 19, 2019, as Julien "Believe" Thompson, Freddie Munnings, Jr., and Angel Reckley electrified the audience at the Beijing International Horticultural Exhibition 2019 (Beijing Expo), in Yanqing District, The People's Republic of China. The vocalists are three of the members of a team of visiting musicians, who will be performing a...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS— On Friday May 10th, World Lupus Day, runners took to the streets in purple participating in a POP Up Run/Walk in memory of lupus fighter Crystal Stubbs. Proceeds from the event benefitted Lupus 242, a local non-profit organization providing support and information for persons in The Bahamas living with lupus. Three years ago the first POP UP Run/Walk had...

The Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development's Urban Renewal Commission held an Annual Mother's Day Awards Ceremony and Luncheon on Saturday afternoon, May 18, 2019 at National Training Agency, under the theme "a Mother's Love is the Fuel that Enables Us to Achieve the Impossible." Named 'Mother of the Year 2019' was Mrs. Celeste Lockhart of Fox Hill. Other...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS–With more than a decade of partnership between them, the relationship between Sunshine Insurance Race Weekend and New Providence’s leading waste management company is primed for even greater things. During a special ceremony held last week, Bahamas Waste Ltd. was awarded aplaque of appreciation to commemorate its long-time sponsorship of the annual event. “Bahamas Waste has been with us...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Bahamian neurosurgeon, Dr. Sherise Ferguson, will deliver the Commencement address at the University of The Bahamas’ Spring 2019 Commencement ceremony scheduled to be held at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium on Thursday, May 23, 2019. More than 600 persons comprise UB’s 2019 Commencement class, the third group of graduates from the institution since its transition from...