Welcome to the Bahamas.(brief notes on history and popular culture)Stalcup, Ann
19. The official language of the Bahamas is English, however, the Bahamian English is a mixture of British English with African and island slang. The pronunciation is unique as the 'h' is often dropped in words such as "thing", which will sound like "t'ing"instead, or "thanks" will s...
Through lively festivals, sacred landmarks, and fascinating museums, the islands invite you to step into the past and discover the stories that shaped its history. To delve into the heart of Bahamian culture, visit the Educulture Junkanoo Museum. Dating back over 200 years, Junkanoo is The ...
“This, combined with his unyielding interest in the diverse fabric of Bahamian history and culture creates a truly provocative and unprecedented body of work. “His ongoing efforts secure these works, and works of many other like-minded photographers, in what can and should be seen as the unde...
you to explore all of our islands. One step and you’ll realize our beauty extends far beyond our extraordinary natural wonders. It’s the smiles on the faces of the Bahamian people. The unique sounds of our rich culture. The warm hospitality of our heritage and our colorful history. ...
The Bahamas, archipelago and country on the northwestern edge of the West Indies. This strategic location has given the history of The Bahamas a unique and often striking character. Formerly a British colony, The Bahamas became an independent country wit
The Bahamas - Islands, Commonwealth, Parliament: The constitution of The Bahamas, adopted upon independence in 1973, is patterned on the Westminster model—i.e., that of the United Kingdom. The bicameral parliament comprises the House of Assembly and the
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It was over 500 years in the making and more than a decade in the dissecting – now the history of the Lucayan Islands is coming to life in a trilogy by former Royal Bahamas Defense Force Commander, Commodore Tellis A Bethel. This week, Cdre. Bethel presented an advance copy of the fir...
and compel visitors to explore a deeper understanding or history and culture. Antiquities Monuments & Museum Corporation The National Museum of the Bahamas: Antiquities, Monuments and Museums Corporation, a quasi-government agency, is the principal heritage conservation agency of the Commonwealth of The...