"Island Road" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The High Cost of Living in The Bahamas
"Living in The Bahamas" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano
The High Cost of Living in The Bahamas
Introduction
Living in the Bahamas has long been associated with images of tropical beauty, beaches, and luxury tourism. For many Bahamians, however, daily life is marked by a very different reality: households face persistently high prices for basic goods and services, and earning enough to cover those costs remains a struggle for a large portion of the population. The cost of living in the Bahamas sits among the highest in the world, far exceeding what many local incomes can comfortably support. Understanding why this is so — and what can be done — is essential to grasping both the everyday economic challenges facing Bahamians and the broader political dynamics leading up to the 2026 general election.
Native Stew PC Wallpaper
Native Stew PC Wallpaper - Adobe Photoshop
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Help Others Less Fortunate
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Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Blue Marlin, The Cerulean King
"Leaping Blue Marlin" - Bahamas AI Image
©A. Derek Catalano
The Cerulean King
An Ode to the Blue Marlin, National Fish of The Bahamas
In the kingdom where the sapphire tide meets the burning gold of day,
Where the coral gardens blossom in the salt-flecked, turquoise spray,
There dwells a monarch robed in light, of muscle, speed, and grace,
The swiftest ghost of Lucayan seas, the master of the chase.
With a spear of bone and a heart of fire, through the rolling deep he runs,
A living shard of the ocean’s soul, beneath the tropical suns.
I. The Form of Majesty
His flank is etched in cobalt ink, with silvered stripes that glow,
A shifting neon symphony as he prowls the depths below.
A dorsal fin like a jagged sail, a crescent tail of steel,
He moves with the silent thunder that the trembling currents feel.
The Makaira nigricans, in shadows dark and dim,
No creature of the seven seas can ever match with him.
Ten hundred pounds of leaping power, a lightning bolt in blue,
He pierces through the glassy swell to start his life anew.
II. The Dance of the Deep
When the hook is set and the line is taut, the battle-cry is heard,
He breaks the surface, soaring high, as graceful as a bird.
He "walks the water" on his tail, a greyhound of the brine,
Against the angler’s straining reel and the singing nylon line.
In somersaults and silver arcs, he defies the heavy air,
A warrior of the indigo, with a wild and regal flare.
To see him rise is to behold a wonder fierce and grand,
The pride of every island shore and every sun-drenched sand.
Stick with the Truth
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Monday, January 19, 2026
Farmer's Cay Class E & C Regatta
Farmer's Cay Class E & C Regatta
February 5-7, 2026
Farmer's Cay, Exuma
Child-to-Parent Abuse: Understanding a Hidden Form of Family Violence
"Sad Grammy" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano
Child-to-Parent Abuse: Understanding a Hidden Form of Family Violence
Introduction and Definition
Child-to-parent abuse, sometimes called child-to-parent violence or CPV, is a form of family abuse in which a child uses harmful behaviors to control, intimidate, or dominate a parent or caregiver. These behaviors can be physical, emotional, psychological, verbal, financial, or coercive in nature. While it is most commonly discussed in relation to adolescents, adult children can also be abusive toward their parents, particularly when dependency, unresolved family conflict, or mental health and substance issues are involved.
This type of abuse is often hidden and underreported. Many parents feel deep shame, guilt, or fear about admitting that their own child is hurting them. Others worry about being judged as bad parents or fear legal consequences for their child. As a result, child-to-parent abuse tends to remain invisible, misunderstood, and minimized, even though its impact on parents can be severe and long-lasting.
Understanding why this abuse happens, how it manifests, and what parents can do is essential for breaking the cycle and offering meaningful support to affected families.
Sunday, January 18, 2026
My Own Car
"New Bran'Trans" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano
My Own Car
I wan' my own car
'Cause I tired catchin' ride,
A new bran' trans
Wit' A/C pipin' inside.
I wan' my own car
So I could feel proud,
Inside my private space
Wit' da music turn up loud.
I wan' my own car
Engine or electric,
No matter which one
I still gatty deal wit' traffic.
I wan' my own car
So I could feel proud,
Inside my private space
Wit' da music turn up loud.
I wan' my own car
Engine or electric,
No matter which one
I still gatty deal wit' traffic.
Saturday, January 17, 2026
The Digital Abyss: A Comprehensive Analysis of Doomscrolling
"Doomscrolling" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano
The Digital Abyss: A Comprehensive Analysis of Doomscrolling
Introduction
In the contemporary era of hyper-connectivity, the smartphone has evolved from a mere communication tool into a portal to the collective anxieties of the world. Among the various behaviors birthed by the attention economy, "doomscrolling"—the act of continuously scrolling through bad news despite the anxiety it causes—has emerged as a defining psychological challenge of the 2020s. While the act of consuming news is as old as the printing press, the velocity, volume, and algorithmic precision of modern social media have transformed a simple habit into a destructive cycle that threatens global mental health.
Friday, January 16, 2026
2026 Junior Junkanoo Parade
2026 Junior Junkanoo Parade
Thursday 29th January 2026, 6pm
Downtown Bay St.
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
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Make Sacrifices Sometimes
Make Sacrifices Sometimes
The sun cannot rise without chasing the moon,
The harvest won’t come if the seeds are not strewn.
To walk on a path where the greatness resides,
One must leave the shore and the comfort of tides.
For life is a ledger of give and of take,
And choices are anchors that we must forsake.
It isn't a loss when the spirit is wise,
To learn that we all must make sacrifices sometimes.
Consider the scholar in halls dim and deep,
Who barters his rest while the rest of us sleep.
He misses the party, the laughter, the light,
To trade for a future that’s steady and bright.
The ink on his fingers, the ache in his eyes,
Are tokens of growth in a quiet disguise.
He knows that the ladder he’s destined to climb,
Is built on the ruins of wasted-free time.
Or look to the athlete who rises at dawn,
When frost is still clinging to grass on the lawn.
The sweets are rejected, the muscles are strained,
For a moment of glory that’s hardly attained.
Each mile that is run in the biting of cold,
Is a debt paid in silver for dreams made of gold.
The body may tremble, the spirit may cry,
But the podium waits for the ones who apply.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Bahamas Public Procurement Act: A Comprehensive Analysis
"Bahamas Public Procurement Act" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano
The Bahamas Public Procurement Act: A Comprehensive Analysis
Introduction
The Public Procurement Act of The Bahamas represents foundational legislation designed to govern how public funds are spent on goods, services, and works across all sectors of government. Its purpose is to ensure that government procurement is conducted transparently, competitively, responsibly, and in a manner that delivers value for taxpayers while supporting broader policy goals. Although initially enacted in 2021, the Act has been revised and replaced with newer versions (notably the Public Procurement Act, 2023) to address implementation issues and incorporate policy priorities such as support for small businesses and economic diversification.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Don't Label Me
"Labeled" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano
Don't Label Me
You see a face, a style, a stride,
And think you know the soul inside.
You reach for stickers, ink, and pen,
To sort me in a little den.
With narrow terms and boxed-in thought,
You seek to trap what can’t be caught.
But look again, and look more deep,
Before you take that mental leap.
Don’t label me with shorthand words,
Like silhouettes of phantom birds.
I am a map with shifting coast,
A living breath, no hollow ghost.
I am the sum of all I’ve been,
The wars I’ve lost, the grace I’ve seen.
There is no tag that you can buy,
To pin me like a butterfly.
I am a river, not a lake,
Defined by every turn I take.
Today I’m fire, bright and bold,
Tomorrow, water, deep and cold.
I carry lineages of light,
And shadows from the blackest night.
I am a scholar and a fool,
A jagged edge, a steady tool.
Monday, January 12, 2026
Globalist Agenda
"Changing World" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano
Globalist Agenda
The
term "globalist agenda" typically refers to two distinct concepts
depending on whether it is used in a formal political context or a
populist/conspiratorial one.
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
Govern Your Tongue
" Govern Your Tongue" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano
Govern Your Tongue
The gate is small, the passage thin,
Where all our outward thoughts begin;
A muscle slight, of flesh and blood,
That holds the power of fire or flood.
Behold the tongue, a restless spark,
That lights a hearth or chars the dark,
A rudder on a mighty ship,
That steers the soul with every slip.
The word once loosed is like a bird,
That flies the moment it is heard;
You may repent and plead and pray,
And wash the bitter stains away,
But though the heart grants grace and peace,
The spoken word finds no release.
Like arrows sped from tightened bow,
You cannot stop where they may go.
The wound may heal, the scar remain,
A quiet echo of the pain;
For though forgiveness mends the soul,
And makes the broken spirit whole,
The memory of a piercing word
Is like a bell that’s once been heard—
The chime may fade into the air,
But knowledge of the sound is there.
Where all our outward thoughts begin;
A muscle slight, of flesh and blood,
That holds the power of fire or flood.
Behold the tongue, a restless spark,
That lights a hearth or chars the dark,
A rudder on a mighty ship,
That steers the soul with every slip.
The word once loosed is like a bird,
That flies the moment it is heard;
You may repent and plead and pray,
And wash the bitter stains away,
But though the heart grants grace and peace,
The spoken word finds no release.
Like arrows sped from tightened bow,
You cannot stop where they may go.
The wound may heal, the scar remain,
A quiet echo of the pain;
For though forgiveness mends the soul,
And makes the broken spirit whole,
The memory of a piercing word
Is like a bell that’s once been heard—
The chime may fade into the air,
But knowledge of the sound is there.
Sunday, January 11, 2026
National Coat of Arms Designer Rev. Dr. Hervis Bain Jr. (1942-2015)
Rev. Dr. Hervis Bain Jr. (1942-2015)
By Bahamianology.Com
To honour Majority Rule Day 2026, we remember Rev. Dr. Hervis Bain Jr. the designer of the Bahamian National Coat of Arms.
Hervis Leamonde Bain Jr., affectionately known as “Junior” or “Steeps,” was born February 5, 1942, in Nassau to musical parents Hervis Sr. and Helenor Bain. Growing up in Toote Shop Corner off East Street, he was raised in a home filled with family, friends, and music. Read more>>
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Happy Majority Rule Day 2026
Happy Majority Rule Day 2026
Majority Rule Day in The Bahamas
Majority Rule Day, celebrated annually on January 10th, is one of the most significant national holidays in The Bahamas. It commemorates a transformative moment in the nation’s history when the political landscape shifted to reflect the majority will of the Bahamian people, marking the start of a new era of equality, democracy, and self-determination. Read more>>
Friday, January 9, 2026
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!
Rum & Guns Don't Mix
It's the weekend. Be careful.
Rum & guns don't mix.
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Thursday, January 8, 2026
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!
Bahamas Voting Secrecy
"Bahamian Voter" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano
Bahamas Voting Secrecy
When we vote in The Bahamas there is a number on a counterfoil attached to each voter's ballot. Can this be used to tell who a citizen voted for?
Short answer: No
Under Bahamian law and standard electoral procedure, the counterfoil number cannot be used to tell who a citizen voted for.
Here’s the full explanation:
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