No funding or health approval for scaled back parades
NASSAU, BAHAMAS The cancellation of both Junkanoo parades this holiday season marks the first time the annual event has not been staged in more than 65 years, according to Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP) President Dion Miller.
Miller said the organization will be partnering with ZNS and Junkanoo242, a local talk show, to produce a virtual parade that will be shown beginning 10pm on Christmas Day and again at 2am on New Year’s Day.
Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence President Dion Miller. (FILE PHOTO)
Miller said every Junkanoo group was asked to submit footage of their best parade over the past decade that will be aired with live commentary, with groups explaining the thought process surrounding their selection and experiences over the years.
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- If one hasn’t been feeling the Christmas spirit just yet, a visit to the Port Purcell roundabout in the Sixth District could change all of that.
Thanks to the Rotary Club of Tortola, the heavily trafficked roundabout has been transformed by a spectacular Christmas tree, lighted nativity scenes, and of course Santa Claus.
The light-up of the tree took place on Friday, December 11, 2020.
It has been quite some years now that the oldest Rotary Club in the territory, Rotary Club of Tortola, has been sponsoring the roundabout at Port Purcell. This allows them to decorate the circle as they see fit for the Christmas season.