Sometimes it’s the simple things that bring us great joy. The smell of homemade Bahamian bread and the smooth and creamy taste of avocado, sprinkled with salt, can be a snack or a meal. This duo is sure to create joy among the taste buds.
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Food preparation by: Chef Wayne Moncur
Gather around! Surrounded by a clumsy circle of knees and elbows, small hands move deftly to catch a rubber ball and jackstones without missing a beat.
The Bahama Parrot is commonly known as the Abaco Parrot because of its prevalence on the island. The rainbow-hued avian calls Abaco’s 5,000 acres of lush pine forests its home. Wild boar and horses roam free on the island, avoiding hunters.
Photography: Eric Rose
Bringing words to life is a big part of who Hannah Edomwonyi is. A published author by the age of 11, Hannah was also the 2016-2017 Bahamas Primary School Student of the Year.
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
A healthy heart is vital to your overall health.
Art by: Trilogy (Stefan Legend & Jamaal Rolle)/© Colina Insurance Limited
Despite the absence of large scale sugar plantations, The Bahamas continued to use enslaved persons as a part of the labour system in the colony.
Photography: Scharad Lightbourne with Kavah Duncombe/© Colina Insurance Limited
History Consultant: Dr. Christopher Curry, School of Social Sciences, College of The Bahamas
His name may be familiar, but his technique is new.
Photography: Scharad Lightbourne/© Colina Insurance Limited
The vibrant waters and exquisite beaches of The Exumas reflect nature’s true beauty. The region’s first marine reserve, the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, is inhabited by an array of wildlife including turtles, fish, iguanas and birds. Many celebrities call these picturesque islands home.
Baha Men won Best Dance Recording for their song, “Who Let The Dogs Out” at the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards. Pictured (l to r): Jeffrey Chea, Colyn ‘Mo’ Grant, Isaiah Taylor, Herschel Small, Rik Carey, Omerit Hield and Pat Carey. (Not pictured: Anthony ‘Monks’ Flowers and Marvin Prosper).
(Ziziphus mauritiana Lam.)
“Juju”, as they are called, change to shades
of yellow and reddish-orange when ripe.
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