SearchArchives for: June 2006The Bahamas' Coat of Arms30th June 2006 Adopted in late 1971, this Bahamian coat of arms replaced the original design assigned by Britain back in 1728.
The National Coat of Arms is a sign of identity and legitimate stamp of authority. The fundamental parts of the Coat of Arms are, the Shield… more » Categories: About The Bahamas The Bahamas Flag30th June 2006 The unique design of black, aquamarine, and gold was first unfurled in April 1973, just 3 months prior to the nation’s independence.
It was the result of a compilation of ideas from a large and varied creative pool made up entirely of Bahamians. Each co… more » Categories: About The Bahamas New Construction on Paradise Island30th June 2006 I've read the travel web sites, and listened to the complaints about construction on Paradise Island. But I got to see it all with my own eyes the other day, while dropping my son off to tennis camp there.
Ay Carumba!
Although you can see the monstro… more » Categories: About The Bahamas The Bahamas: The Essential Guide29th June 2006 Geography
The islands of the Bahamas lie in the southwest Atlantic Ocean near Florida in the USA and stretching down to Cuba. They are known as the 700 islands although there are more than 4,000 islands, islets and cays. There are about fifteen main isla… more » Categories: About The Bahamas 14-Year-Old Bahamian Pens Novel27th June 2006 From PR Web:
Fourteen-year-old Arthur Diennet’s Bahama Joe is the wacky story of a drug dealer and his two friends who try to unite the east and west side dealers, much to the displeasure of a drug lord. Set in the sun-soaked Bahamas, this script is as… more » Categories: About The Bahamas Females + Mosquitoes = Malaria23rd June 2006 I’ve been trying to learn more about mosquitoes since several cases of malaria have been reported in the Bahamas (Great Exuma) recently. I grew up (Physically, I mean. Mentally, I think I’m stuck somewhere between ages 16 and 27) around these buzzing pes… more » Categories: About The Bahamas The Bahamas Blog Comments20th June 2006 By the way, please feel free to leave comments on these posts. Tell me whether you like them, hate them (ok, maybe keep those to yourself), or suggest future Bahamas topics or request information.
If I do not already have the information stored in my he… more » Categories: About The Bahamas Nassau Traffic Report20th June 2006 Readers who have followed this space for a while now, know that I have a love-hate relationship with the traffic situation here in Nassau: I love to hate driving here.
However, I think I have a legitimate beef, whether I have to go downtown or over the… more » Categories: About The Bahamas Bloomin' Bahamas15th June 2006 James Taylor sings a song called Summer’s Here, which is a nice tune, but not exactly the same Summer experience that we typically go through in the islands.
Hurricane Season has begun: We keep constant vigil with the Weather Channel for the first sign… more » Categories: About The Bahamas Bahamas Junior Baseball12th June 2006 I have been associated for six years now with an excellent and dedicated organization in Nassau, called the Junior Baseball League of Nassau (JBLN). The league gives young Bahamians (male and female) a chance to learn the game of baseball, have a great t… more » Categories: About The Bahamas, Baseball Just To Make Sure Everyone Understands10th June 2006 No one likes their favorite watering hole to be closed down, especially in the Bahamas. However, in those rare cases when it's necessary, it's awfully nice for the regulars to get a reasonable, logical explanation: more » Categories: About The Bahamas Harbour Island and Rapelling Caterpillars08th June 2006 I have nothing against bugs. In fact, I find them quite fascinating for several reasons:
1. There are far more of them than any other creature on earth;
2. The life span of some of them can be as short as a few hours;
3. There are far more of them than… more » Categories: About The Bahamas How To Tell If You're Bahamian08th June 2006 40 ways fa ya ta know ya is Bahamian is when:
1. Ya older dan ya uncle or auntie.
2. Ya Mummy still holdin ya passport and ya 33 years old.
3. Ya know what 'spry' is.
4. Ya go ta a funeral to see da person face, but ya dont know dem.
5… more » Categories: About The Bahamas Holiday and Off to Harbour Island01st June 2006 It pains me to do this, but I must leave you for a few days.
Friday is Labour Day here in the Bahamas, and Monday is Whit Monday. This means we have a four-day weekend, which I fully intend to exploit. So, it's off to Harbour Island.
In fact, the Bah… more » bahamas baseball • bahamas holidays • baseball tournaments • harbour island • labour day • whit monday bahamas baseball • bahamas holidays • baseball tournaments • harbour island • labour day • whit monday Tags: bahamas baseball, bahamas holidays, baseball tournaments, harbour island, labour day, whit monday
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