Weekend Party Round Up
ONE of the hot spots over the weekend was Harry’s Hut which featured Jamaican dancehall artist Kareem “QQ” Dawkins in concert. The event attracted scores of partygoers who were entertained by QQ’s rendition of his most popular hit song “One Drop”. Most recently, QQ’s dance anthems Splice and Skip To Malou dominated the local Reggae scene. At age 10, QQ set the record as the youngest artist in Jamaica to have a hit song with his record, “Poverty.”
History of Shell Saxons Superstars told in new book
UNTOLD stories of the Shell Saxons Superstars Junkanoo group are brought to life in a new book by Junkanoo legend Dr Emmanuel Francis.
A Honkin' Conchin' Christmas Jollification!
THIS year’s Christmas Jollification saw record numbers of attendees, said organisers, as thousands of people walked through the gates of The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) last Saturday and Sunday.
Top 8 closer to the title!
TEN acts waited anxiously to see if they had made it into the final eight of the X Factor USA last Thursday.
Dion Lewis display works at Jollification
ONE of the many talented faces at this year’s Bahamas National Trust (BNT) Christmas Jollification was Bahamian artist Dion Lewis.
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.
Stand out Bahamian films to open and close BIFF
FOR THE first time in the ten year history of the Bahamas International Film Festival, a Bahamian film will open and close the event.
Top ten head to triple elimination
ANOTHER WEEK of X Factor USA has brought another list of surprises. The return of wild-card contestant Josh Lev, made it a quick elimination for one unlucky contestant in the Top 13.
The biggest hair battle, beauty and shopping expo
Winners will walk home with cash prizes in hand. Lucky guests will scoop up special giveaways. Either way there will be many participants carrying home goodies from the 2nd Annual Top Barber & Stylist 242 Competition. The event will be hosted at the British Colonial Hilton on Sunday, November 24, 11am-7pm.
Fashion designer credits the BTVI with his success
SIX years ago, Kevin Evans was completing his course of study at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI). Today, he is one of the top three fashion designers in the Miami RAWards semi-final competition scheduled for November 22, and he credits BTVI for his rise in the industry.
The New Year brings a new Truth to GBOB
THEY are known as a Reggae Fusion Band, but members of “The Truth” say they are not pigeon holed in any musical genre.
South Sudanese 'Lost Boy' receives warm welcome in the Bahamas
THE MEAH Foundation believes in the power of stories to change lives and bring about important transformations in the lives of individuals.
'Rockalypso' to make showing at GBOB
JOHNNIE CHRISTIE and the Floating Boats, one of the newest bands, hopes their uncommon musical style propels them to the top during the Global Battle of the Bands competition.
Junior Bahamian salsa dancers win Florida Ballroom Blitz
MEMBERS OF the Bahamas Salsa Social Network finished strong during the Ballroom Blitz competition held in Orlando, Florida. They brought home the championship title in the youth category.
