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
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Friday, November 7, 2025
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.
Friday, October 24, 2025
Junkanoo: Securing Cultural Heritage Through Youth Engagement
Sammy, CJ an' da Boys - Junkanoo Jam - ©A. Derek Catalano
Joe Billy Park, Fowler St.
Nassau, Bahamas.
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.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Bahama Lobster Pirates
Bahama Lobster Pirates
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.
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Thursday, September 25, 2025
Treasury Flora
"Treasury Bougainvillea" - ©A. Derek Catalano
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"Treasury Golden Trumpet" - ©A. Derek Catalano
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Friday, September 19, 2025
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
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.
Monday, September 8, 2025
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:
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Monday, August 25, 2025
The Dawning of Neurachem
Circle of Dust - Neurachem
Neurachem in Altered Carbon
What it is:
A high-end genetic modification or cybernetic implant that alters the brain's send/receive thresholds, allowing for faster information processing and signal transmission.
Its effects:
It increases blood flow, speeds up reflexes, and improves sensory perception.
Its effects:
It increases blood flow, speeds up reflexes, and improves sensory perception.
How it's used:
Military-grade neurachem is used in "combat sleeves" for soldiers, while a less potent version can be a general enhancement.
Context:
It's a form of advanced augmentation that, along with mental conditioning, makes soldiers and spies more effective by enhancing their mental and physical capabilities.
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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
I Don't Like Rum - Update
I wrote this song 20 years ago. Then I created some music for it. It was originally a MIDI file but I finally got around to converting it to a WAV file which was needed for my video editor. It's done in the Rake 'n' Scrape style of The Bahamas. Enjoy.
I Don't Like Rum
Rake 'n' Scrape song(chorus)
I don't like rum, but rum like me,
It stick on me like a dog wit’ a flea
Listen to me people, now can’t you see
I don't like rum, but boy rum like me
It stick on me like a dog wit’ a flea
Listen to me people, now can’t you see
I don't like rum, but boy rum like me
I bin drinkin' rum for a long, long time
I drink so much rum, ya know it mus' be a crime
I was da smartest man in da whole country
Now I can' t'ink straight because, rum like me
Before I go to sleep, I take two shot or t’ree
I drink it erry mornin’ for my cup a tea
I use to work so hard, makin’ plenty money
Nah I can’ keep a job because, rum like me
Before I go to sleep, I take two shot or t’ree
I drink it erry mornin’ for my cup a tea
I use to work so hard, makin’ plenty money
Nah I can’ keep a job because, rum like me
(chorus)
I hang out by da bar, scrappin’ all day long
Hustlin' rum money, for a drink real strong
When people look at me, dey don't like
what dey see
I say I look like dis because, rum like me
Hustlin' rum money, for a drink real strong
When people look at me, dey don't like
what dey see
I say I look like dis because, rum like me
I see my bar room friend, wit a bottle a rum
He walk right up to me, an’ say if I wan’ some
I cross my heart and tell him very honestly
I don’t like rum, but boy rum like me
(chorus)
Staggerin’ dan da road, ya know I don't live far
I fall down twice, an’ mos’ get lick wit’ car
Da driver put on brakes, an’ man I had ta flee
He say I don't like my life, but boy rum like me
Staggerin’ dan da road, ya know I don't live far
I fall down twice, an’ mos’ get lick wit’ car
Da driver put on brakes, an’ man I had ta flee
He say I don't like my life, but boy rum like me
I back home nah, an’ I take a seat
I look at da grits, but I een wan’ eat
I wish I had a woman, who I could marry
But I can’ like no woman, only rum like me
I look at da grits, but I een wan’ eat
I wish I had a woman, who I could marry
But I can’ like no woman, only rum like me
(chorus)
I try ta go ta sleep, but it so scary
I seein' little creatures, ‘cause I gat DTs
Thru da winda booga-man, under ‘neat’ one tree
Dis is how I live because, rum like me
I try ta go ta sleep, but it so scary
I seein' little creatures, ‘cause I gat DTs
Thru da winda booga-man, under ‘neat’ one tree
Dis is how I live because, rum like me
Again dis mornin’, I say Lord no more
Den I drink my rum tea, an’ I hit da door
No care in da worl’, no responsibility
But I een really free because, rum like me
(chorus)
Rum is very dangerous, in are country
We need ta ban da rum, it killin’ all a we
But da leaders and da people, jess can’ agree
‘Cause rum like dem, jess how rum like me
Rum is very dangerous, in are country
We need ta ban da rum, it killin’ all a we
But da leaders and da people, jess can’ agree
‘Cause rum like dem, jess how rum like me
(chorus)
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Sunday, July 27, 2025
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Marlin Flamingo Wall - Video
"Marlin Flamingo Wall" - ©A. Derek Catalano
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