Honourable Member is Finally Here!

 

 

 

Premiere screening of “Honourable Member” by Ian Strachan at The Atlantis Theatre April 11th at 7:30pm

 

Ian Strachan brings an adaptation of his hilarious hit play, Honourable Member, to the big screen. The film is an unforgettable portrait of a Caribbean Prime Minister, Winston “Fergie” Ferguson, played by the incomparable Dion Johnson. Fergie is a master communicator and a wily veteran when it comes to besting his rivals. Honourable Member boasts a stellar cast, featuring many of the finest actors in The Bahamas.

 

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Cyndi Lauper Live at Atlantis!

 

Cyndi Lauper Live at Atlantis!

 

Be among the first to secure your tickets to the performance of a true music icon.

Cyndi Lauper brings her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour to Atlantis Paradise Island on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

Enjoy a night of legendary hits and unforgettable energy under the stars on Casuarina Beach.

Show Time

Concert Village Opens: 6:30pm

Venue Doors Open: 8:00pm

Cyndi Lauper: 9:30pm

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 *DISCLAIMER: Show may contain adult language and content.

 

"Versailles Gardens, Paradise Island"

©A. Derek Catalano

 

 

The Versailles Gardens of Paradise Island: A Tropical Synthesis of History and Art

 

Introduction

Located on the narrow stretch of Paradise Island in the Bahamas, the Versailles Gardens represent one of the most remarkable architectural and horticultural feats in the Caribbean. A multi-tiered masterwork of landscape design, the gardens serve as a lush, formal sanctuary that leads toward the crowning "Cloisters"—the physical remains of a 14th-century French monastery. While the Bahamas is primarily celebrated for its turquoise waters and coral reefs, the Versailles Gardens offer a profound counter-narrative, blending medieval European stonecraft with the vibrant, untamed beauty of the tropics.

Paradise Island Lighthouse

 

 Paradise Island Lighthouse - ©A. Derek Catalano

 

 

Paradise Island Lighthouse

 

Introduction

Perched at the western tip of Paradise Island—formerly known as Hog Island—just off the coast of New Providence Island and the city of Nassau in the Bahamas, the Paradise Island Lighthouse stands as a silent sentinel of maritime history. Built in 1816–17, it is widely regarded as the oldest surviving lighthouse in the West Indies.

In this essay we will explore its historical significance, architectural character, operational role, current condition and conservation efforts, as well as its place in the cultural and tourism landscape of the Bahamas.

Atlantis, Bridge, Yacht

 

"Atlantis, Bridge, Yacht" - ©A. Derek Catalano

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Paradise Is. Crystal City

 

"Paradise Is. Crystal City" - Bahamas AI art

©A. Derek Catalano

 

 

"Paradise Is. Crystal City" - Bahamas AI art

©A. Derek Catalano

Paradise Island Lighthouse with Sailboats

 

"Paradise Island Lighthouse with Sailboats" ⒸA. Derek Catalano

I always come back to re-shoot scenes.

Catamaran Lighthouse - Zoom

 

"Catamaran Lighthouse - Zoom" ©A. Derek Catalano

Nassau Harbour. Lighthouse on Paradise Is.

Aquamarine Lighthouse - Full size

 

"Aquamarine Lighthouse" ©A. Derek Catalano

Lighthouse on Paradise Is., Bahamas. View HD size.

Paradise Is. Lighthouse

 

"Paradise Is. Lighthouse" ©A. Derek Catalano

Close shot of the lighthouse on Paradise Is., Bahamas. Took it as I was passing by on the upper deck of the fast ferry to Harbour Is.

Lighthouse Point

 

"Lighthouse Point" ©A. Derek Catalano

Western end of Paradise Is., Bahamas.

Across to Atlantis

 

"Across to Atlantis" ©A. Derek Catalano

View across Nassau harbour with Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island.

From the patio of Luciano's restaurant.

Seagull Beach

 

"Seagull Beach" ©A. Derek Catalano

Harbouside Resort, Paradise Is., Bahamas.

Pool Walk

 "Pool Walk" ©A. Derek Catalano

Harbourside Resort, Paradise Is., Bahamas.

Another photo: Harbour Resort pool.

Bacardi Creek

 

"Bacardi Creek" ©A. Derek Catalano

Bacardi Rd. off Carmichael Rd., New Providence. A place where people use nets to catch fish. Mostly shads. Tide is low.

Paradise Island Lighthouse

 

"Paradise Island Lighthouse" ©A. Derek Catalano

Lighthouse on the western end of Paradise Is., Bahamas.

Aquamarine Lighthouse HD Wallpaper

 

"Aquamarine Lighthouse" ©A. Derek Catalano

Lighthouse on Paradise Is., Bahamas. You can use this photo as a wallpaper for your computer screen. Download full size. Resolution: 3264x1836, Ratio: 16:9

Nassau Yacht Club Pool Deck

 

"Nassau Yacht Club Pool Deck" ⒸA. Derek Catalano

Pool deck at the Nassau Yacht Club overlooking Nassau harbour with Paradise Is. in the distance.

Potter's Cay Dock

 

"Potter's Cay Dock" ⒸA. Derek Catalano

Potters Cay is an active area for purchasing fresh fish, conch, crabs and native produce. Under the bridge from Paradise Island to Nassau, Bahamas.

Dolphin Encounters Ferry

 

"Dolphin Encounters Ferry" ⒸA. Derek Catalano

Ferry boat to Dolphin Encounters in Nassau harbour. Paradise Island in the background.