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”.
Sweet and tasty. Banana Pancakes are a perfect start to a busy day. No syrup necessary. They make for a delightful afternoon snack as well.
F.Dot Photography
Food preparation by: Chef Wayne Moncur
In hopscotch, bottle caps representing each player dare not venture outside the neatly drawn boundaries of the hopscotch course. You must also be careful of your heels and toes: if they touch the lines, you’re out!.
Grand Bahama is the second-most populous island, behind New Providence. It has one of the largest container ports in the world, as well as important cultural sites such as the Garden of the Groves, Port Lucaya and Lucayan National Park and Hiking Trail.
Photography: Tim Aylen
Balloons are a “big business” for this pint-sized entrepreneur. In March 2018, Karis launched her own balloon business called “The Balloon Princess”.
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
Overindulgence in most things is never a good idea.
Art by: Trilogy (Stefan Legend & Jamaal Rolle)/© Colina Insurance Limited
Some years after the American Revolution, thousands of British Loyalists migrated to The Bahamas, many bringing enslaved persons with them.
Photography: Scharad Lightbourne with Kavah Duncombe/© Colina Insurance Limited
History Consultant: Dr. Christopher Curry, School of Social Sciences, College of The Bahamas
Special Olympics gold and silver medalist Danier Rolle may interpret the world differently, but he takes on whatever the world may bring with no regrets.
Photography: Scharad Lightbourne/© Colina Insurance Limited
Big Majors Cay, located in The Exumas, is home to the world-famous “Swimming Pigs”. Not usually thought of as marine animals, these pigs spend their days swimming and lounging in the cool sand.
On April 3, 1980, a proclamation declaring The Bahamas Defence Force a legal entity was tabled in the House of Assembly. Earlier that day, Commodore William Swinley, Captain Derek Matthews and marines hoisted the official Commonwealth naval white ensign at the Coral Harbour base with Rodney Bain, Cabinet Secretary, in attendance.
Morning sun rays radiate above a creek in Bullocks Harbour, Berry Islands.
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