Art & Entertainment

GOVERNOR’S HARBOUR, ELEUTHERA – Her children called her blessed. Her students called her a top performing teacher and the country’s leader named her a nation builder for her multiple contributions to the development of The Bahamas. Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis delivered the keynote address at the official renaming of the Governor’s Harbour Primary School to the Emily Georgenia Petty...

NEW ORLEANS, USA -- City of New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell welcomed Bahamas Minister of Tourism and Aviation Dionisio D’Aguilar to the New Orleans Jazz Festival on Friday.  A Bahamian delegation of top Junkanoo performers, musicians and artists/entertainers were part of the lineup for this 50th Anniversary New Orleans Jazz Festival during its second weekend, May 2-5, 2019.  Bahamian artists...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - When 22-year-old Isreal Johnson is not making moves professionally in the boxing ring, he is creating other memorable moments by collecting and showcasing rare vintage Bahamian items, which he hopes will soon be placed in the country’s first Bahamian-owned museum. “I collected my first piece at 11 years old and I did it honestly for my mom....

NASSAU, BAHAMAS -- Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Marguerite Pindling, welcomed St. Anne's High School 2019 Graduating Class on Friday, May 3, 2019 during a courtesy call at Government House.  (BIS Photos/Patrick Hanna)  

NASSAU, BAHAMAS -- Contestants of the 2019 Miss World Bahamas pageant paid a courtesy call on Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Marguerite Pindling at Government House on Wednesday.  They were accompanied by Miss Bahamas Organization Vice-President Jerome Sawyer.  (BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson)  

NASSAU, BAHAMAS -- The Bahama Brass Band gave a performance in Honour of Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Marguerite Pindling, Governor General, at Government House on Wednesday, May 1.  During the programme, Director of Bahama Brass Band, David G. Beneby, Sr., presented Dame Marguerite (pictured) with CD's of band musical performances.  The Bahama Brass Band is an historical institution...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS -- Spouse of the Prime Minister, Mrs. Patricia Minnis, accompanied students of Gambier Primary on a field trip to Ardastra Gardens on Tuesday, to learn about indigenous plants and animals of The Bahamas, and to become aware of those species that are endangered. Mrs. Minnis has a special relationship with Gambier Primary that started seven years ago. She...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The members of the Remnant Tabernacle of Praise are celebrating the church’s anniversary under the theme, “Celebrating 20 years of God’s grace.” The Remnant was birthed two decades ago, following the passing of Pastor Rev. Dr. Charles C. Smith II in 1999. A small group of members left Zion Baptist Church and formed The Remnant Tabernacle of...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS -  Bahamian singer, songwriter and producer Julien Believe has once again elevated his music career by embarking on his biggest world tour to date. The Julien Believe 2019 World Tour kicked off in Miami, Florida on April 5th and stops in Los Angeles, San Diego, Boston, Washington, New York, Orlando and Atlanta.  Beijing, China and Hamburg, Germany are also...

The Ministry of Health's Department of Public Health held a talent show and karaoke on Saturday, April 27, in the courtyard of the Ministry of Health as a fund raiser for Nurses Month, to be observed in May. Put on by the Department of Public Health's Nurses Month Committee, the talent show was aimed at displaying talent as well as...

In support of R.E.A.C.H Bahamas and autism awareness month in April, Bahamas Waste Ltd. (BW) team members donned the Autism Awareness T-shirts and posed in front of their painted truck which brings daily awareness to Autism in The Bahamas. R.E.A.C.H (Resources and Education For Autism Challenges) is The Bahamas resource and educational source for Autism and other related challenges. BW...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Against the backdrop of balmy ocean breezes and crystal blue waters, ground was broken for the establishment of a Lucayan Village at the historic Clifton Heritage National Park, Southwest Road, on Friday, April 26, 2019. A Lucayan Village Billboard was also unveiled. The ceremony marked the first in a series of events that are intended to revitalize...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Senior Lieutenant Samantha Hart, the commanding officer, and the crew members of Her Majesty's Bahamian Ship MADEIRA, recently hosted Her Excellency the Most Honourable Dame Marguerite Pindling aboard the 100-foot patrol craft in Elizabeth Harbour. The Governor General was transported from the Marina at Emerald Bay, Great Exuma to the site of the 66th Annual National Family...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Members of the Child Protection Committee recently hosted children from the various children’s homes operated by the Department of Social Services, Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development to a “Fun Day” as part of the activities observing April as Child Protection Month. The Child Protection Committee is comprised of officials from the Child Protection Unit of...

Circle K Club BAMSI Sees Service as its Mission NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Circle K International (CKI) Club of BAMSI is on a mission to provide needed services to the communities of North Andros that will impact families, change lives, and improve the surrounding environment. After the Club received a generous donation of four, five gallons of paint, and noticing...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The National Museum of The Bahamas / Antiquities Monuments & Museums Corporation (AMMC) and Public Private Investments Ltd (PPIL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the operation and management of designated heritage sites in New Providence, to facilitate the restoration, modernization and sustainability of the sites, and to advance and enhance The Bahamas tourism product In...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Last week, nine-year-old Kamiya Rolle, a student at the Sandilands Primary School fell ill and had to be rushed to the hospital for immediate assistance. Rolle’s distraught parents were later told that their child had a brain tumor and needed surgery to save her life. The family, unaware of how they would pay for such an expensive surgery,...