2026 Junior Junkanoo Parade
Thursday 29th January 2026, 6pm
Downtown Bay St.
Downtown Bay St.
Nassau, Bahamas
Friday, January 16, 2026
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Make Sacrifices Sometimes
Make Sacrifices Sometimes
The sun cannot rise without chasing the moon,
The harvest won’t come if the seeds are not strewn.
To walk on a path where the greatness resides,
One must leave the shore and the comfort of tides.
For life is a ledger of give and of take,
And choices are anchors that we must forsake.
It isn't a loss when the spirit is wise,
To learn that we all must make sacrifices sometimes.
Consider the scholar in halls dim and deep,
Who barters his rest while the rest of us sleep.
He misses the party, the laughter, the light,
To trade for a future that’s steady and bright.
The ink on his fingers, the ache in his eyes,
Are tokens of growth in a quiet disguise.
He knows that the ladder he’s destined to climb,
Is built on the ruins of wasted-free time.
Or look to the athlete who rises at dawn,
When frost is still clinging to grass on the lawn.
The sweets are rejected, the muscles are strained,
For a moment of glory that’s hardly attained.
Each mile that is run in the biting of cold,
Is a debt paid in silver for dreams made of gold.
The body may tremble, the spirit may cry,
But the podium waits for the ones who apply.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Bahamas Public Procurement Act: A Comprehensive Analysis
"Bahamas Public Procurement Act" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano
The Bahamas Public Procurement Act: A Comprehensive Analysis
Introduction
The Public Procurement Act of The Bahamas represents foundational legislation designed to govern how public funds are spent on goods, services, and works across all sectors of government. Its purpose is to ensure that government procurement is conducted transparently, competitively, responsibly, and in a manner that delivers value for taxpayers while supporting broader policy goals. Although initially enacted in 2021, the Act has been revised and replaced with newer versions (notably the Public Procurement Act, 2023) to address implementation issues and incorporate policy priorities such as support for small businesses and economic diversification.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Don't Label Me
"Labeled" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano
Don't Label Me
You see a face, a style, a stride,
And think you know the soul inside.
You reach for stickers, ink, and pen,
To sort me in a little den.
With narrow terms and boxed-in thought,
You seek to trap what can’t be caught.
But look again, and look more deep,
Before you take that mental leap.
Don’t label me with shorthand words,
Like silhouettes of phantom birds.
I am a map with shifting coast,
A living breath, no hollow ghost.
I am the sum of all I’ve been,
The wars I’ve lost, the grace I’ve seen.
There is no tag that you can buy,
To pin me like a butterfly.
I am a river, not a lake,
Defined by every turn I take.
Today I’m fire, bright and bold,
Tomorrow, water, deep and cold.
I carry lineages of light,
And shadows from the blackest night.
I am a scholar and a fool,
A jagged edge, a steady tool.
Monday, January 12, 2026
Globalist Agenda
"Changing World" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano
Globalist Agenda
The
term "globalist agenda" typically refers to two distinct concepts
depending on whether it is used in a formal political context or a
populist/conspiratorial one.
7th Annual Food & Craft Festival
7th ANNUAL FOOD & CRAFT FESTIVAL
Saturday, January 31st, 2026
12PM - 12AM
Grounds of One Eleuthera Foundation (CTI Campus)
Rock Sound, Eleuthera
FREE ADMISSION
Hosted by The Ministry of Tourism &
One Eleuthera Foundation
Info: Ph. (242) 332-8001
email - gjingraham@bahamas.com
Govern Your Tongue
" Govern Your Tongue" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano
Govern Your Tongue
The gate is small, the passage thin,
Where all our outward thoughts begin;
A muscle slight, of flesh and blood,
That holds the power of fire or flood.
Behold the tongue, a restless spark,
That lights a hearth or chars the dark,
A rudder on a mighty ship,
That steers the soul with every slip.
The word once loosed is like a bird,
That flies the moment it is heard;
You may repent and plead and pray,
And wash the bitter stains away,
But though the heart grants grace and peace,
The spoken word finds no release.
Like arrows sped from tightened bow,
You cannot stop where they may go.
The wound may heal, the scar remain,
A quiet echo of the pain;
For though forgiveness mends the soul,
And makes the broken spirit whole,
The memory of a piercing word
Is like a bell that’s once been heard—
The chime may fade into the air,
But knowledge of the sound is there.
Where all our outward thoughts begin;
A muscle slight, of flesh and blood,
That holds the power of fire or flood.
Behold the tongue, a restless spark,
That lights a hearth or chars the dark,
A rudder on a mighty ship,
That steers the soul with every slip.
The word once loosed is like a bird,
That flies the moment it is heard;
You may repent and plead and pray,
And wash the bitter stains away,
But though the heart grants grace and peace,
The spoken word finds no release.
Like arrows sped from tightened bow,
You cannot stop where they may go.
The wound may heal, the scar remain,
A quiet echo of the pain;
For though forgiveness mends the soul,
And makes the broken spirit whole,
The memory of a piercing word
Is like a bell that’s once been heard—
The chime may fade into the air,
But knowledge of the sound is there.
Sunday, January 11, 2026
National Coat of Arms Designer Rev. Dr. Hervis Bain Jr. (1942-2015)
Rev. Dr. Hervis Bain Jr. (1942-2015)
By Bahamianology.Com
To honour Majority Rule Day 2026, we remember Rev. Dr. Hervis Bain Jr. the designer of the Bahamian National Coat of Arms.
Hervis Leamonde Bain Jr., affectionately known as “Junior” or “Steeps,” was born February 5, 1942, in Nassau to musical parents Hervis Sr. and Helenor Bain. Growing up in Toote Shop Corner off East Street, he was raised in a home filled with family, friends, and music. Read more>>
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Happy Majority Rule Day 2026
Happy Majority Rule Day 2026
Majority Rule Day in The Bahamas
Majority Rule Day, celebrated annually on January 10th, is one of the most significant national holidays in The Bahamas. It commemorates a transformative moment in the nation’s history when the political landscape shifted to reflect the majority will of the Bahamian people, marking the start of a new era of equality, democracy, and self-determination. Read more>>
Friday, January 9, 2026
Friends of the Environment Movie Night - Abaco
Friends of the Environment
Movie Night at The Learning Centre!
Join us for a special screening of Seafood Nation, a Perry Institute for Marine Science production, exploring how seafood connects to our oceans, communities, and future.
At Friends of the Environment - The Learning Centre, Abaco
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Admission is free - bring a friend!
Rum & Guns Don't Mix
It's the weekend. Be careful.
Rum & guns don't mix.
Related article: Alcohol Abuse in The Bahamas
Related article: Illegal Guns in The Bahamas
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Culture at the Cay
Get ready for Culture at the Cay!
The Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture invites the public to Arawak Cay, Nassau, on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 12PM to 10PM for a full day of Bahamian music, art, food and family fun.
Enjoy exciting activities including breadmaking and pizza making, live painting by Preston Hanna, the All Bahamian Book Fair, costume and decorating competitions, Bahamian Flix, game time, a national dance showcase, and so much more!
Bring the entire family and come experience the vibrant spirit of our culture by the sea.
Don’t miss it!
Bahamas Voting Secrecy
"Bahamian Voter" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano
Bahamas Voting Secrecy
When we vote in The Bahamas there is a number on a counterfoil attached to each voter's ballot. Can this be used to tell who a citizen voted for?
Short answer: No
Under Bahamian law and standard electoral procedure, the counterfoil number cannot be used to tell who a citizen voted for.
Here’s the full explanation:
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The Hermitage on Mount Alvernia: An In-Depth Exploration
"The Hermitage on Mount Alvernia, Cat Is." Bahamas AI Image
©A. Derek Catalano
The Hermitage on Mount Alvernia: An In-Depth Exploration
Tucked into the lush, gentle hills of Cat Island in the central Bahamas is a place that at first glance seems out of time and place: a tiny stone monastery perched atop the highest point in the entire nation. This quiet, evocative site is known simply as The Hermitage, and it crowns Mount Alvernia — formerly known locally as Como Hill — rising to 206 feet (63 meters) above sea level. Though modest in stature by global standards, it holds outsized significance as a cultural, architectural, and spiritual landmark for the Bahamas. The Islands of The Bahamas
5th Annual Bahamas International Dragon Boat Festival
5th Annual Bahamas International Dragon Boat Festival
May 2-3, 2026
Goodman's Bay, Nassau
Food, Music, Festivities
FREE to the public
Visit: www.bcdragonboat.com
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Some Go Up, Some Go Down
"Fallen King" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano
Some Go Up, Some Go Down
The world is a wheel with a restless spin,
Where the losses are thick and the victories thin.
On the golden rungs of a ladder tall,
Some scramble upward while others will fall.
For the winds of fortune are fickle and fast,
Turning the first into lonely and last,
And lifting the soul who was buried in clay
To the brilliant heights of a brand-new day.
I. The Ascent
Some are born with a spark in the eye,
With wings already fashioned to fly.
They climb through the clouds with a steady hand,
Surveying the riches of all the land.
Their names are etched upon marble and stone,
They sit for a while on a glittering throne.
With every endeavor, they seem to increase,
In a world of abundance and effortless peace.
They build up their towers of silver and glass,
Watching the shadows of lesser men pass.
II. The Descent
But the ground is a hungry and patient thing,
Waiting for those who have acted as king.
For some go down with a sudden crash,
When the markets fail or the empires smash.
A slip of the foot or a change in the tide,
A hollowed-out heart or a blinded pride,
And the man who was walking the edge of the sun
Finds that his season of glory is done.
He tumbles through darkness, stripped of his name,
To the cold, quiet valley of silence and shame.
Where the losses are thick and the victories thin.
On the golden rungs of a ladder tall,
Some scramble upward while others will fall.
For the winds of fortune are fickle and fast,
Turning the first into lonely and last,
And lifting the soul who was buried in clay
To the brilliant heights of a brand-new day.
I. The Ascent
Some are born with a spark in the eye,
With wings already fashioned to fly.
They climb through the clouds with a steady hand,
Surveying the riches of all the land.
Their names are etched upon marble and stone,
They sit for a while on a glittering throne.
With every endeavor, they seem to increase,
In a world of abundance and effortless peace.
They build up their towers of silver and glass,
Watching the shadows of lesser men pass.
II. The Descent
But the ground is a hungry and patient thing,
Waiting for those who have acted as king.
For some go down with a sudden crash,
When the markets fail or the empires smash.
A slip of the foot or a change in the tide,
A hollowed-out heart or a blinded pride,
And the man who was walking the edge of the sun
Finds that his season of glory is done.
He tumbles through darkness, stripped of his name,
To the cold, quiet valley of silence and shame.
Monday, January 5, 2026
Body, Space & the Cinematic Encounter
Our son Carlito's short film to be showcased in India.
Body, Space & the Cinematic Encounter
These works explore how movement is shaped by space—architectural, natural, urban, or imagined. The camera becomes a choreographic partner, revealing new relationships between body, site, and time. Here, dance film is less about documentation and more about spatial dialogue and cinematic composition.
Showcasing:
Dis Connection by Carlito Catalano (8 minutes 40 seconds)
Movements in Transition by Sudhir Ambasana and Sayli Kulkarni (8 minutes)
The Whispers of the Cage by Vaishnavi Dhore (12 minutes 28 seconds)
Ceremony of the Crows by Nikolina Nikoleski and Priyasha Bhardwaj (3 minutes 55 seconds)
Mangalore – The Sky and the Sea by Luke Sydney (4 minutes)
Apavarga by Sairam Kannan (4 minutes 13 seconds)
"Move Bahamas" Fun Run Walk & Health Fair
The Ministry of Health & Wellness, Wellness Unit is hosting its Annual "Move Bahamas" Fun Run Walk & Health Fair. We are teaming up with the Get Up, Step Up, Bahamas National Wellness Campaign, which will be launching its 1 Million Steps challenge.
Saturday, 17th January, 2026 @ Goodman's Bay Park, 5:00AM - 11:00AM.
We will have Free Health Screenings, Free Giveaways, and Free Registration. There will be over 20 vendors participating. All ages are welcome to register.
Remember: "The Health of a Nation is the Wealth of a Nation."
Related poem: A Healthy Nation is a Wealthy Nation
Sunday, January 4, 2026
The Architect of the Sacred State: An Analysis of Fascist Theocracy
"The Church of Fascism" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano
The Architect of the Sacred State: An Analysis of Fascist Theocracy
The fusion of fascism—a far-right, ultranationalist political ideology—and theocracy—a system of government in which deity-guided laws and clerical authority prevail—creates a singular and devastatingly potent form of governance. While classical fascism often treats religion as a tool for state utility (or an "ersatz" competitor), a Fascist Theocracy elevates religious dogma to the status of state law, viewing the nation not just as a political unit, but as a divine instrument.
This essay explores the ideological pillars, historical manifestations, and the chilling mechanisms of control inherent in the hybrid of the cross and the fasces.
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Auditions
Auditions for Ian Strachan's
GUN BOYS RHAPSODY
Boys 10-13
Men 16-25
Women 16-30
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
6-8pm
Dundas Centre, Mackey St. Nassau
Friday, January 2, 2026
My Father’s Obituaries by Bahamianology.Com
Collected obituaries by the Late Rt. Honourable Bradley B. Roberts.
My father collected obituaries.
In retirement, after twenty-five years in politics and sixty years of working life, the Late Rt. Honourable Bradley B. Roberts turned his attention to a project both humble and monumental: collecting obituaries. Not dozens, but thousands—each one a thread in the vast tapestry of Bahamian ancestry, each one a doorway into the interconnected lives that built a nation. Read more>>
New Year, New Rules
"New Day" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano
New Year, New Rules
The Junkanoo echoes have faded away,
The brass and the goatskin have finished their play.
The sun rises bright o’er the tongue of the ocean,
Setting a spirit of change into motion.
From the streets of Nassau to the Family Isle,
It’s time to trade habits and walk a new mile.
The calendar turns, and the mandate is clear:
New Year, New Rules for a better frontier.
The Temple and the Table
We start with the body, the vessel we own,
Too long have we feasted on sugars alone.
Less heavy souse and less floury bread,
Let’s choose the fresh fruits of the garden instead.
The weight that we carry, we vow now to shed,
To walk on the beach with a lighter, swifter tread.
The habit of smoke that clouds up the brain,
The bottle that beckons to numb every pain—
We’re putting them down, for the lungs need the breeze,
And the mind deserves clarity, comfort, and ease.
No more for the powders or pills that ensnare,
We’re breathing the salt of the Caribbean air.
Call for Submissions for Short Tales 2026
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Thursday, January 1, 2026
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