The Bahamian Iconoclast
Breaking the mold and challenging established ideals of success, these innovators are embracing “different”.
Breaking the mold and challenging established ideals of success, these innovators are embracing “different”.
Giants beware! Popular with shepherd boys and school boys alike, the handcrafted slingshot remains a medium for mischief.
The Bahamas’ most easterly island, San Salvador was called Watlings Island after John Watling – a pirate who based his operations there in the 1680s.
Photography: Eric Rose
Just in 6th grade, V’ajha Clarke is already doing great things. When she was 7 years old, V’ajha wrote her first book, “The Cats and the Mat.”
Photography: Ben Jamieson Photography/© Colina Insurance Limited
Acknowledgements: Ricardo Deveaux, President & CEO, The Bahamas Primary School Student of the Year Foundation; Colina’s “Bright Kids” and their parents
Abundant year-round, snapper is perhaps the most popular fish in The Bahamas. Steamed is one of many ways that it is prepared. Tomatoes, onions, thyme and goat pepper are some of the ingredients that make up the gravy.
F.Dot Photography
Food preparation by: Chef Wayne Moncur
Nutrition is more than just dieting. The body needs nutrients to survive.
Art by: Trilogy (Stefan Legend & Jamaal Rolle)/© Colina Insurance Limited
In November of 1957, the government granted exclusive licences to large tour companies to transport tourists to and from the new airport at Windsor Field.
Photography: Scharad Lightbourne with Kavah Duncombe/© Colina Insurance Limited
History Consultant: Dr. Christopher Curry, School of Social Sciences, College of The Bahamas
One of his first memories is of carrying a pencil at age 2 – before he began to draw or even write. He still carries the pencil, but artist Allan P.
Photography: Scharad Lightbourne/© Colina Insurance Limited
With its many caves, cliffs and white sand, some have said that Sugar Beach is the best beach in The Bahamas. Located on Great Harbour Cay, The Berry Islands, it is simply waiting to be explored.
NIB officially opened on October 7, 1974, with the responsibility of administering the Country’s social security programme. Since 1974, the organization has been committed to its mission of providing a system of national insurance, income-replacement and assistance for citizens in need.
(Delonix regia var. flavida) Poinciana seed pods are used to make music. The yellow variety is rare but the red flowers are popular.
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