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Cat Island celebrates rake n' scrape
BAHAMIAN culture and music were celebrated during the Rake n’ Scrape Festival held in Cat Island over the holiday weekend.
UNESCO adds Junkanoo to Intangible Cultural Heritage list
JUNKANOO has been inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity.
SWAN SONG OF THE FLAMINGO
THE streets of Old Havana, Cuba come alive with the sounds of salsa; the pulse of the drums and the rhythmic vibrations of the guitars beckon pedestrians into the bars and restaurants along the main strip.
Salute to Miller-Uibo, our 'Diamond queen'
With the rhythmic sounds of the junkanoo music playing in the background, ‘Golden Girl’ Shaunae Miller-Uibo was ushered through a parade of workers at the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture and Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.The vis
Bahamas day event
THE Ministry of Tourism and Aviation's third annual Bahamas Day aviation and cultural event will take place on February 25 in Florida. The event, sponsored by the Bahamas government, will be held this year at Miami Executive Aviation in
Cuba looks to youth to recover faded boxing glory
By ANNE-MARIE GARCIA Associated Press HAVANA (AP) -- Lazaro Perez jabs rhythmically at his rival in a steamy Havana gym, dancing, feinting and punctuating each blow with a grunt. After the final bell, he thrusts a weary arm skyward in triumph, and a proud
Cuba looks to youth to recover faded boxing glory
By ANNE-MARIE GARCIA Associated Press HAVANA (AP) -- Lazaro Perez jabs rhythmically at his rival in a steamy Havana gym, dancing, feinting and punctuating each blow with a grunt. After the final bell, he thrusts a weary arm skyward in triumph, and a proud
Ready for summer junkanoo
BAY Street will come alive with the sounds of goat skin drums, horns and cow bells as entertainers from every major Junkanoo group will showcase their talents in the much-anticipated Junkanoo Summer Festival. The event will take place every Friday and Saturday during July.
Ricky Carey releases new single
BAHAMIAN singer and Grammy Award winner Rik Carey is taking time to develop his solo portfolio with the release of his latest single, “No Ordinary Fling”.
I want to have my Junkanoo, bro
How dare they? Talking bout there will be no Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade; talking bout there will be no New Year’s Day Junkanoo Parade.
International Gymnastics Federation holding annual board meeting at the Atlantis Resort
AS a part of their mandate to help the developing countries around the world, the International Gymnastics Federation has decided to hold their 2022 Board Meeting in the Bahamas.
Bahamas to host World Relays again in 2024
AFTER a successful campaign, The Bahamas has been re-awarded the rights to host the World Relays for the fourth time.
Under-18 Boys win gold and bronze in high jump
St George’s, Grenada — If there was one event at the Carifta Games where the Bahamas could look for a medal on the field, it was the high jump.
Celebrating society's "Beautiful Warriors"
INSPIRED by the stories of women and nature’s colour palette, and with an admiration for the old and appreciation for the new, fine artist and graphic designer Philece R presents her solo exhibit
Artists honour those who maintain 'pulse' of the nation
The Salus Project dedicated its latest exhibition “Pulse” to raising awareness for heart disease in children in the Bahamas.
Walk for the Cure campaign sets sights on $100,000 target
CIBC FirstCaribbean launched its 6th annual “Walk for the Cure” campaign this week with a press conference at their Shirley Street headquarters.The popular fundraising event held during cancer awareness month each year is set for Sunday, October 1, a
Room supply ‘restrains’ 30% stopovers growth
The Deputy Prime Minister says The Bahamas will be “restrained” from consistently growing stopover visitor numbers by 30 percent if it fails to expand the supply of hotel and vacation rental rooms.
Gymnasts to make debut at Sr Pan Am Championships
Gymnastics Federation of the Bahamas gymnasts are expected to compete in the 2014 Senior Pan American Championships August 25 to September 1 in Mississauga, just outside of Toronto, Canada. This represents the first time Bahamians will be competing in such a prestigious event.
Sheryl Crow lights up Atlantis Live
SOAKING up the Bahamian sun with her young brood, pop-rock star Sheryl Crow lit up the Atlantis Live stage last weekend and gave show-goers a glimpse of what’s to come as she continues her feet-first plunge into the country music genre.
World Relays deserve Grade A
Brent Stubbs has covered many international track and field meets as The Tribune’s Senior Sports Reporter. This weekend’s World Relays in Nassau compare more than favourably to those he says and fully merits an A grade.