Battle of the High School Pop Bands
Monday, December 15th, 2025 at 5pm
Rawson Square, Bay St.
Nassau, Bahamas
Showing posts with label New Providence. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Providence. Show all posts
Monday, December 8, 2025
Friday, December 5, 2025
HOPE FEST 2025!
HOPE FEST 2025!
Join us for food, music, rides & Christmas cheer!
This Saturday, Dec 6, 2025
1PM–10PM
Collins House - Collins Ave. & Shirley St.
LIVE PERFORMANCES, RIDES, VENDORS, & CHRISTMAS CHEER!
FIRST 50 CHILDREN GET ONE FREE RIDE!
Junkanoo Rushout by Colours
Supporting Great Commission Ministries
Adults: $10 | Children (12 & under): $5
Get tickets at www.gcmbahamas.com or at the gate.
Don’t miss the family event of the season!
Don’t miss the family event of the season!
Monday, November 10, 2025
Montagu Beach
"Montagu Beach" - ©A. Derek Catalano
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. "Montagu Beach" - ©A. Derek Catalano
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Friday, November 7, 2025
Yellow Elder Spill
Gaol Alley, Nassau, Bahamas
"Yellow Elder Spill" - Video
©A. Derek Catalano
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Related poem: The Yellow Elder: An Ode to Bahamian Gold
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Fort Montagu: Nassau's Oldest Coastal Sentinel
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.
Monday, November 3, 2025
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.
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.
Monday, October 27, 2025
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.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Bush Medicine Pot
"Bush Medicine Pot" - ©A. Derek Catalano
Bro-in-law preparing to boil another batch of bush medicine to drink.
We have a tradition of using homeopathic remedies in The Bahamas and Caribbean.
Using these leaves:
Moringa
Guava
Avacado
Soursop
Moringa
Guava
Avacado
Soursop
After boiling, pour in a cup and drink it down.
Good for various ailments and keeps you in good health.
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Related pic: Bush Prep
Related article: Bush Medicine in The Bahamas
Monday, October 13, 2025
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.
Shot and edited by ©A. Derek Catalano.
Camera: Samsung Galaxy S9+
Software: VideoPad Editor
Friday, October 10, 2025
Chippie's Reason to Rush! - FREE Culture Show & Competitions.
Chippie's Reason to Rush!
FREE Culture Show & Competitions.
Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Chippie's Estate - West Bay St.
(Across from Fish Fry)
5pm - 9pm
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Monday, September 29, 2025
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Nassau Cruise Port
Nassau Cruise Port - Me and my good cousin Claudia took a walk. Nassau is our home.
©A. Derek Catalano: Download video
Friday, September 26, 2025
The Justice System of The Bahamas
"Bahamas Supreme Court" - ©A. Derek Catalano
Bank Lane, Nassau, Bahamas
The Justice System of The Bahamas
Introduction
The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, an archipelagic state of more than 700 islands in the Atlantic Ocean, operates under a justice system shaped by its colonial history, constitutional framework, and evolving social and political needs. Rooted in English common law, the Bahamian legal system reflects both its British heritage and its adaptation to a sovereign democratic state. This essay examines the structure, principles, institutions, and challenges of the justice system of The Bahamas, highlighting how it balances tradition and modernity in the pursuit of fairness, order, and the protection of rights.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Monday, September 22, 2025
The Water Tower on Bennet's Hill, Nassau, Bahamas
"The Water Tower on Bennet's Hill" - ©A. Derek Catalano
The Water Tower on Bennet's Hill, Nassau, Bahamas
Introduction
The Water Tower on Bennet’s Hill is one of Nassau’s most prominent landmarks, combining utility, history, architecture, and tourism. Rising above the city from one of its highest points, the tower has come to symbolize both the physical height and historical depth of Nassau. As a structure, it has served vital municipal functions, but it also plays a key role in heritage, identity, and public space in the Bahamas.
Friday, September 19, 2025
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The Queen's Staircase aka The 66 Steps
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.
Lily of the Valley Corner Association Souse Out
Souse Out Ticket
Tickets for the Lily of the Valley Corner Association Souse Out are now on sale and available at house 31B Lily of the Valley Corner.
Call ahead to purchase tickets and place your order at 805-8088 or 606-2026: Barbara Sweeting - Chaplain.
The Souse Out will be held National Heroes Day, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 from 7am to 2pm at Cheryl's Place, house 29 (yellow and green), Lily of the Valley Corner.
Together We Stand
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