The High Commission wishes to advise all Bahamian nationals who plan to travel to the United Kingdom to ensure that they are in possession of the proper entry and re-entry permits. This pertains especially to Bahamian students who may be returning to the UK after their holidays abroad to continue their courses. The High Commission is not in a position to assist anyone who attempts to enter the UK, or any other country, without the proper documentation.

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The Valley Boys under the theme Majestic Africa, took first place in Division A at the New Year’s Junkanoo Parade, held Saturday, 1 January 2011.

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As the anniversary of the January 2010 earthquake in Haiti approaches, the organization “United Haitians in the UK” is holding two events: a remembrance service and charity ball.

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The Shell Saxons Superstars finished first overall in the Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade, Monday, December 27, under the theme “The Great Aztec Empire.” The group also won Best Music, Best Costume, and Best Choreograph Dancers.

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My Fellow Bahamians: It is with a grateful spirit that I greet you during the Christmas season, a time of generosity and gift-giving. It was at the first Christmas that the angels sang, “Peace on earth to men of goodwill”.
Christmas is a time to renew our commitment to peace: peace in our personal lives, peace in our communities, peace in the world. It is a time of hope: hope for a new beginning, hope for a better way of life, hope for a brighter future.

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I extend best wishes to Bahamians everywhere and to all those visiting with us at this time of year a very Merry Christmas. Christmas is the happiest of religious celebrations in our country marked by family gathering, religious services and Junkanoo. This year Christmas comes as The Bahamas is about to experience the beginnings of an economic turn around; a true gift for many Bahamian families facing job losses and reduced incomes during the past two years of global and domestic recession.

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Nothing is more indigenous and unique to Bahamian culture than Junkanoo. It is a music and dance form that originated in The Bahamas during the days of slavery. A festive parade complete with colourful costumes, goatskin drums, clanging cowbells, whistles and horns, it has remained remarkably unchanged over the years. The parade progresses in a low, rhythmic dance called ‘rushing’. Traditionally, the festival is held in the early hours of Boxing Day (26 December) and on New Year’s Day, winding up at sunrise. The paraders ‘rush’ in organised groups and are judged on costume theme and performance in a keen competition which captures the spirit of all Bahamians at this very special time of the year.

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On Sunday, 14 November 2010, Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Foulkes departed London to return to The Bahamas. Sir Arthur and Lady Foulkes had a very busy two week stay in the United Kingdom. Having arrived on 30 October, they attended the 11am Service at the Grosvenor Chapel in London on 31 October 2010, along with High Commissioner Mr. Paul Farquharson and Mrs Sharon Farquharson, and a group of Bahamian students.

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The Governor-General Sir Arthur Foulkes GCMG and Lady Foulkes, along with High Commissioner Mr. Paul Farquharson and Mrs Sharon Farquharson, attended the 11am Service at the Grosvenor Chapel in London Sunday morning with a group of Bahamian students. The Governor-General is in London to attend an Investiture Ceremony at Buckingham Palace on 3 November 2010.

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Senator the Honourable John Delaney, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, met with Bahamian law students currently studying in the United Kingdom on Friday 22 October 2010 at Bahamas House. The Attorney General spoke with the students about the advances taking place within the Ministry and legal system in The Bahamas and encouraged them to return home after their studies to practice law in a number of specialised areas.

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