December 28, 2023
A member of Shell Saxon Superstars rushing during the 2023 Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade. The Saxons placed first in the A category.
Photo: Dante Carrer
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Major groups to sit out Junkanoo
THE country’s largest and most iconic Junkanoo groups — the Saxons, the World Famous Valley Boys, Roots, and One Family — have decided not to participate in this year’s upcoming holiday parades, a move that threatens to derail the nation’s biggest cultural celebration and deal a heavy blow to vendors and parade organisers.
Junkanoo activities set to resume after suspension lift
THE Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP) will lift its suspension on all Junkanoo activities beginning today, a move that comes as the registration deadline for government seed funding approaches.
Junkanoo groups wary over proposals for new authority
A DRAFT bill proposing the creation of a National Junkanoo Authority to oversee all Junkanoo parades nationwide is receiving mixed reactions within the Junkanoo community, with some groups rejecting the move and others withholding judgment pending further details.
Junkanoo groups ready for Bay St showdown
EXCITEMENT is building as Junkanoo groups prepare to showcase costumes, music, and performances in this year’s parades.
SUPERSTARS SHINE: Saxons inch past Valley, Colours take top spot in B
THE Shell Saxons Superstars unofficially won the Boxing Day Parade, dominating the major categories with its Ancient Rulers theme.
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