Devynne Charlton Invitational

 

 

Devynne Charlton Invitational

 

Saturday, February 7, 2026

9am - 6pm

Thomas A. Robinson Stadium 

Nassau, Bahamas

 

Age groups: U7 to Open 

Friends of the Environment January E-News

 

Friends of the Environment  January E-News Preserving the environment of Abaco through education, conservation, and research facilitation. Learn More Dear Readers, At a time when so much in the world can feel uncertain, I would like to pause and express our sincere gratitude for you. Not only for your support of FRIENDS — which we deeply appreciate — but also for the everyday acts of kindness, stewardship, and sustainability you practice. Our FRIENDS community is truly special. Even when we are not physically together, we are making a difference. Each small action, when combined with others, creates a powerful and lasting impact. Just as importantly, your actions inspire those around you — your children, colleagues, and friends — who learn from your example. Every one of us has the ability to create positive change. Sometimes it begins with simply taking the first step. If you ever feel inspired to do more for the environment but are unsure where to start, please know that we are always here to help and support you. Thank you for being an essential part of the FRIENDS family and for the difference you make every day. Best wishes, Olivia Patterson Maura Executive Director 2026: A Look Ahead

The Sir Durward Knowles National Junior Sailing Championship

 

The Sir Durward Knowles

National Junior Sailing Championship

 

February 19-21, 2026

Montague Foreshore

Nassau, Bahamas 

 

Box Office Open for Ringplay Season 2026! February-June, 202^ PAB Black Box Theatre Call NOW to book!

Call for Submissions for Short Tales 2026

 

Announcing Short Tales 2026! Call for Submissions!! Attention Playwrights! Do you want to get your work produced? Send us your short scripts for consideration!

For Colored Girls - A Powerful Stage Experience You Don’t Want to Miss

 

For Colored Girls

 

For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf
An emotionally charged story about love, heartbreak, healing, and strength.

 

Jan 30 & 31 – 8PM | Feb 1 – 4PM

 $30 | 18+

 Regency Theatre, Grand Bahama

 

 Tickets available online

 

 Or purchase in person at Baha Gala (Rayvin Mall) & DeGregory Fine Foods (Seahorse Plaza)

 

 This powerful stage production is coming
to Regency Theatre in Grand Bahama and you do not want to miss it!

Farmer's Cay Class E & C Regatta

 

Farmer's Cay Class E & C Regatta

 

February 5-7, 2026

Farmer's Cay, Exuma 

2026 Junior Junkanoo Parade

 

2026 Junior Junkanoo Parade

 

 Thursday 29th January 2026, 6pm
Downtown Bay St.

Nassau, Bahamas 

 

TICKETS AVAILABLE 

 

The 2026 Junior Junkanoo Ticket Sales will commence on Monday, January 26, 2026 at the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture's Ground Floor Foyer at University Drive beginning at 10:00 am to 4:00 pm each day until the Parade Day at prices of $5.00 from the entry point to Royal Bank and $10.00 from Scotiabank through Rawson Square to East Street

 

 

Related article: Bahamas Junkanoo Parade

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 

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!

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!

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

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)

Read more>> 

"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

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 

Call for Submissions for Short Tales 2026

 

Announcing Short Tales 2026! Call for Submissions!! Attention Playwrights! Do you want to get your work produced? Send us your short scripts for consideration!

Happy New Year

 

Happy New Year from NativeStew.Com

New Year’s Eve Watch Night Service

 

"Watch Night Service" - Bahamas AI Art

 ©A. Derek Catalano

 

 

 New Year’s Eve Watch Night Service

The New Year’s Eve Watch Night Service is more than a simple religious tradition; it is a profound intersection of faith, history, and cultural identity. For millions across the globe, particularly in the African Diaspora and the Methodist tradition, the service serves as a spiritual bridge between the "old man" of the previous year and the "new creation" of the next.

EABIC Bahamas - Black Christ Mass Celebration

 

Black Christ Mass Celebration

 

7 Golden Candestick(Priests) on Melchesidec Alter

 Entertainment by Daniel #1 Band

 Free Admission, food & refreshments

 January 7, 2026 | 8pm - until

 Bobo Camp, Fire Trail Rd, Bahamas Branch

Boxing Day: Meaning and Origins

 

"Boxing Day in The Bahamas" - Bahamas AI Art

 ©A. Derek Catalano

 

Boxing Day: Meaning and Origins

Boxing Day is celebrated on December 26, the day after Christmas, and is a public holiday in many countries—especially those with historical ties to the British Empire, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and parts of the Caribbean. Wikipedia

The name Boxing Day may seem strange at first, but it comes from a centuries-old tradition of giving “boxes” of gifts, money, goods, or charity to those in service roles or in need. In earlier times, aristocratic households gave servants and tradespeople gifts or gratuities—sometimes in decorative boxes—on the day after Christmas. This was both a form of gratitude for their service and an opportunity for workers to visit their own families after working on Christmas Day itself. Encyclopedia Britannica

Another linked tradition stems from the practice in Christian churches of placing alms boxes for donations to the poor; these boxes were opened and distributed on December 26, which is also the feast day of Saint Stephen—Christianity’s first martyr, known for his service to those in need. Wikipedia

Over time the holiday evolved. In some countries it became associated with sporting events (e.g., football and cricket matches in the UK and Australia) and, in many places today, major shopping sales. In others—particularly the Caribbean—it became a day for vibrant cultural celebrations rather than simply a day of rest or commerce. Encyclopedia Britannica