Night Kite

 

Night Kite on Joe Billy Park

Nassau, Bahamas 

2025 Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade: December 25th, 2025

 

 

 

 2025 Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade: December 25th, 2025 

 

Related article: Boxing Day: Meaning and Origins

MaCaBrLi Family Christmas Dinner 2025

 

 

 

MaCaBrLi Family Christmas Dinner 2025

 

Shot and edited by ©A. Derek Catalano.

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Christmas at Pompey Square 2025

 

 

 

I shot a quick video at Pompey Square last night. - ©A. Derek Catalano

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Related video: Rawson Square Christmas 2021 

Christmas Party Over-the-hill 2019

 

 

 This is how we do it over-the-hill, Nassau, Bahamas. 😊

Royal Bahamas Police Force Christmas Beat Retreat 2025 - December 14th, 2025

  

 

Royal Bahamas Police Force Christmas Beat Retreat 2025

December 14th, 2025

Christmas Past  & Present

Yellow Elder Spill

Gaol Alley, Nassau, Bahamas

 

"Yellow Elder Spill" - Video

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Related poem: The Yellow Elder: An Ode to Bahamian Gold

 

 Fort Montagu, Nassau, Bahamas. - ©A. Derek Catalano

 

 

Fort Montagu: Nassau's Oldest Coastal Sentinel

Perched gracefully on the eastern shore of New Providence Island, Fort Montagu might be the smallest of Nassau's remaining historical fortifications, but its significance is arguably the greatest. As the oldest fort still standing in the Bahamas' capital city, this limestone bulwark is a testament to the island’s turbulent colonial past, playing a critical role in battles and diplomatic chess games that spanned two major conflicts.

If you’re seeking a slice of history paired with stunning coastal views, Fort Montagu is an essential stop on your Bahamian journey.

Yellow Elder - National Flower of The Bahamas

 "Yellow Elder" - ©A. Derek Catalano

 

 

The Yellow Elder: An Ode to Bahamian Gold 

 

Upon the arid limestone, where the spray
Of ocean kisses coral every day,
There stands a bloom, a bush, a sunlit tree,
The heart of all the bright Bahamian sea.
The Yellow Elder, or the Ginger-Thomas,
Whose glorious gold no shadow can embarrass.
Tecoma stans, the name the botanist knows,
But to the islands, it’s the light that glows.

It wears the crown, the emblem finely spun,
The chosen symbol of a nation's sun.
No fragile bloom that seeks the humid shade,
But one in tropic glory fiercely made.
From Bimini's shore to Inagua's south,
A golden trumpet at the summer's mouth,
A sturdy sentinel of vivid green,
The brightest standard ever to be seen.

The petals cup a sunshine soft and deep,
Where nature's purest, richest pigments sleep.
A bell-shaped treasure, trumpet-like and proud,
It clusters thickly, lifting past the cloud
Of darker foliage, saw-toothed, serrated bright,
A canvas painted in the day's full light.
A hundred suns upon a single spray,
To chase the slightest gloom of doubt away.

Lily of the Valley Corner Association Meeting

 

 

 A.S.P. Tony Sands-Austin of the Urban Renewal Centreville  speaks at The Lily of the Valley Corner Association meeting.

 

 

The Lily of the Valley Corner Association held it's latest meeting on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Cheryl's Place #29 Lily of the Valley Corner.

 

A.S.P. Tony Sands-Austin of the Centreville Urban Renewal office was invited to speak to the Association accompanied by Mrs. Joanna Ferguson, also from the Centreville Urban Renewal office.

 

Issues addressed were abandoned and derelict vehicles, abandoned homes and vacant lots.

 

 

Sammy, CJ an' da Boys - Junkanoo Jam - ©A. Derek Catalano

 

Joe Billy Park, Fowler St.
Nassau, Bahamas.

 

Junkanoo: Securing Cultural Heritage Through Youth Engagement

The rhythmic pulse of the goatskin drum, the incessant clang of the cowbell, and the kaleidoscope of crepe paper costumes—this is Junkanoo, the quintessential cultural expression of The Bahamas. More than a celebratory street parade held on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, Junkanoo is a vibrant, living repository of Bahamian identity, history, and artistic genius. However, like any cherished tradition, its survival is not guaranteed. The intentional, detailed, and comprehensive transmission of the Junkanoo culture to the upcoming youth is not merely desirable but foundational to the nation's cultural future, ensuring that this ancestral celebration continues to evolve while honoring its profound roots.

Across the Sea

 

"Across the Sea" - Bahamas AI Art

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Lily of the Valley Corner Association SOUSE-OUT 2025

  

The Lily of the Valley Corner Association held an All Day Souse-Out at #29 Cheryl's Place, Lily of the Valley Corner, Nassau Bahamas on Oct. 13, 2025, National Heroes Day in The Bahamas.

 

Visit the Lily of the Valley Corner Association on Facebook.

 

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Bahama Lobster Pirates

 

Bahama Lobster Pirates

 

This reality series, shot entirely on location in the Bahamas, follows six commercial lobster boats as they harvest lobster. Commercial lobster boats typically harvest more than 100,000 lobsters a season, one tail at a time. The crown jewel of the Caribbean, the Bahamas is a pristine paradise featuring white sandy beaches, crystal clear water, and diverse sea life. But, underneath these tranquil waters, a war rages - a lobster war. Watch Bahama Lobster Pirates Episode 1.

Police HQ and Barracks

 Police HQ and Barracks - Nassau, Bahamas.
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Nassau Cruise Port

 

Nassau Cruise Port - Me and my good cousin Claudia took a walk. Nassau is our home.

 

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Treasury Flora

 

"Treasury Bougainvillea" - ©A. Derek Catalano

 

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 "Treasury Golden Trumpet" - ©A. Derek Catalano

 

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Paradise Pedis

 

Went for a walk with my good cousin Claudia. She wanted to show me something on Bay St. Nassau, Bahamas. Paradise Pedis for fish pedis. The Garra rufa fish nibble away dead skin on the feet. Wow. I took a few pics and clips and made this teaser for them.

Visit Paradise Pedis on Facebook 

The Queen's Staircase aka The 66 Steps

 Towards the Queen's Staircase - ©A. Derek Catalano

 

 

The Queen’s Staircase in Nassau: History, Architecture, and Travel Guide

When you step into Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, you’re surrounded by colorful streets, colonial architecture, and turquoise waters. But tucked away from the busy harbor and tourist markets is one of the city’s most striking landmarks: the Queen’s Staircase, a 66-step limestone staircase carved by hand in the late 18th century. It’s not just a beautiful historic site—it’s a story in stone, shaped by enslaved laborers, tied to the island’s military history, and later dedicated to a monarch who ruled over half the globe.

This guide explores the history, significance, architecture, and visitor experience of the Queen’s Staircase, so you’ll know exactly why it’s worth the stop when you’re in Nassau.

New World Order - N.W.O.

 

  Ministry - N.W.O. (New World Order)

 

The "New World Order" (NWO) is a long-standing conspiracy theory that claims a secret cabal of global elites is plotting to establish a single, totalitarian world government.

Here's a breakdown of the key elements of this conspiracy theory: