We first encountered fisherman Al Miller at his seaside office — a prosperous conch stand set against the backdrop of the ocean at Montague beach. He has been in business there since 1982, he said, and proudly boasts that his conch stand was the first of its kind at Montague Beach. Eventually the spot became a popular location for fisherman to sell fresh fish and conch. Additionally, it has become a local landmark of sorts. … Continue readingMr. Miller
Assistant Director of Culture Eddie Dames arrived at our studio clothed fully in black. He cuts a striking figure… tall and lean with a well-coiffed grizzled beard that hangs halfway down his chest in true “Gandalfian” style (for those who are familiar with “Lord of The Rings”). His long salt-and-pepper hair was neatly drawn back into a discreet ponytail. We had not met before and he greeted us warmly with smiling eyes. … Continue readingEdison Dames
In 2012, after a long and distinguished political and law career, Hubert Alexander Ingraham resigned from public office. Upon his retirement, there was talk that he might be offered a knighthood. He responded: “My name is Hubert Ingraham – I don’t need nothing before that.” … Continue readingHubert Ingraham
Representatives of the Bahamian Project pay a courtesy call on Dr. Daniel Johnson, Minister of Youth, Sports & Culture. The Bahamian Project was created to document the character and preserve the legacy of the people who make up the soul and spirit of The Bahamas. … Continue readingMeeting The Minister of Youth, Sports & Culture
As an avid Sideburns reader I have always admired how he can express so much with just a few strokes of his pen, getting to the heart of the issues facing Bahamian society. … Continue readingStan Burnside
P. Anthony White, an esteemed Bahamian journalist, began his career nearly 60 years ago. Over the decades he has become a strong and well-respected voice in Bahamian media. … Continue readingP. Anthony White
On the wall in the Maillis’ Law Office hangs a poster commemorating the World War II achievements of the senior generation of Maillis brothers. Under the title “We Also Were Warriors” is a photo and a brief write-up summarizing the involvement of each of the three brothers. … Continue readingAlexander Maillis, Senior
It took some effort to get Netica Symonette into the studio. She refused the first time I asked her. But we felt she was important to include and several people had recommended we include her so I asked again… and then again. Finally, perhaps just to get me to stop asking her, she agreed. Reluctantly. … Continue readingNetica Symonette