Leonardo Dean
Leonardo Dean is a renowned bodybuilder hailing from the Bahamas, known for his impressive physique and dedication to the sport. … Continue readingLeonardo Dean
News & Updates
Long Live The Mailboat
Our journey from Staniel Cay, Exumas to Duncan Town, Ragged Island aboard the Captain ‘C’ The mail boat system is the life blood of the Bahamas. Anything and everything is carried to the islands; the Captain C’s load was no exception. On this run, which … Continue readingLong Live The Mailboat
Tracy Barry
Tracy Barry is the accomplished owner and operator of The Landing, an iconic boutique hotel located on Harbour Island in the Bahamas. With a deep-rooted heritage in Bahamian culture, Tracy is the daughter of the first Miss Bahamas (1961). She is fluent in five languages … Continue readingTracy Barry
Back To The Islands
We first met Duke and Lisa Wells a full decade ago. Here, ten years later, The Bahamian Project invited us to return to the islands to document them as they are now; our archival images would provide the perfect starting point for a “then and now” comparison of specific settlements. … Continue readingBack To The Islands
Plaiting – Long Island Bahamas
Article and pictures by Phillip “Doc” Figdore. PLAIT. Dictionaries define it as “a single length of hair, straw, rope or other material made up of three or more interfaced strands” (Oxford Languages) with a typical example being “Joanne parted her hair, and then began to … Continue readingPlaiting – Long Island Bahamas
Paying Tribute to the Unsung Heroes of the Bahamian Project.
By Duke Wells – Founder, Creative Director & Lead Photographer With our 50th anniversary social media campaign, we’ve seen a lot of congratulations and tribute to the incredible people we’ve been featuring. While we appreciate all the comments and support, I thought I’d take a … Continue readingPaying Tribute to the Unsung Heroes of the Bahamian Project.
A Long Island Legend
Laurin and Susan Knowles walking to their beloved home in Mangrove Bush after watching kids learn how to sail from the dock by their house on the Queen’s Highway. His straw hat is legendary. Laurin was a master Long Island boat builder and sailor, and … Continue readingA Long Island Legend
Farming In Long Island
Written by Bianca Major Photography by Ana-Lisa Wells It’s officially summer, and the sweet Long Island Breeze ever so slightly rustles the trees and calms the senses, like a sweet cup of lemonade. With a Long Island welcome and camera in hand Lisa sets off … Continue readingFarming In Long Island