http://bahamian.dynamohosting.net/bol/components/com_jd-wiki/ 2010-07-29T11:51:43+01:00 http://bahamian.dynamohosting.net/bol/components/com_jd-wiki/ http://bahamian.dynamohosting.net/bol/components/com_jd-wiki/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2008-08-31T16:58:18+01:00 Admin http://bahamian.dynamohosting.net/bol/index.php?option=com_jd-wiki&Itemid=98&id=wiki:history_of_the_bahamas&rev=1220216298 Documented Bahamian history begins with the words, “Baja Mar,” the name the Spanish bestowed on the islands. This term is misleading, however; it means “shallow sea,” but the islands are really mountain plateaus that emerged ... text/html 2008-05-17T08:32:39+01:00 Admin http://bahamian.dynamohosting.net/bol/index.php?option=com_jd-wiki&Itemid=98&id=wiki:andros&rev=1211027559 The largest of the Bahama Islands in size, Andros is mainly home to agricultural and fishing communities. The Island is disected into three major parts by creeks that cut through the Island. The three parts, North, Central and South, have evolved di... text/html 2008-02-06T23:33:55+01:00 peasnrice http://bahamian.dynamohosting.net/bol/index.php?option=com_jd-wiki&Itemid=98&id=bahamas_wiki_start&rev=1202358835 The first Bahamian Wiki by BahamiansOnline.com We are creating the largest wiki, database of the Bahamas and Bahamians. What is a Wiki? It is simply an online database and encyclopedia where all Bahamians can edit and contribute information. Bah... text/html 2008-02-06T21:57:47+01:00 peasnrice http://bahamian.dynamohosting.net/bol/index.php?option=com_jd-wiki&Itemid=98&id=wiki:islands_of_the_bahamas&rev=1202353067 The Bahamas consists of a chain of over 700 Islands and Cays. Islands Abaco Andros Biminis Eleuthera Exuma Grand Bahama New Providence Paradise Island San Salvador Cays Sweetings Cay Walkers Cay Sandy Cay External links Ragged... text/html 2008-01-26T09:49:47+01:00 peasnrice http://bahamian.dynamohosting.net/bol/index.php?option=com_jd-wiki&Itemid=98&id=wiki:johnny_kemp&rev=1201358987 Johnny Kemp began singing in nightclubs in his hometown of Nassau, Bahamas, when he was only 13. He moved to Harlem in 1979, developing his other talents as a dancer, songwriter, and actor. “Just Got Paid” was a Top Ten hit in 1988. S... text/html 2008-01-26T09:46:35+01:00 peasnrice http://bahamian.dynamohosting.net/bol/index.php?option=com_jd-wiki&Itemid=98&id=wiki:famous_bahamians&rev=1201358795 Famous Bahamians Actor and diplomat; Sir Sidney Poitier. Super Model; Shakara Ledard. The Right Honourable Sir Lynden Oscar Pindling. The First Prime Minister of an Independent Bahamas. Professional basketball player; Ulrich Alexander (Rick) ... text/html 2007-11-11T10:27:35+01:00 Admin http://bahamian.dynamohosting.net/bol/index.php?option=com_jd-wiki&Itemid=98&id=wiki:bahamian_drinks&rev=1194794855 Kalik Beer: is a beer brand from the Bahamas. It is made by the Commonwealth Brewery in Nassau which also produces Heineken, Guinness and Vitamalt. Kalik was designed by Heineken in 1988 based on studies of the Bahamian market. It seized market lea... text/html 2007-11-11T10:25:49+01:00 Admin http://bahamian.dynamohosting.net/bol/index.php?option=com_jd-wiki&Itemid=98&id=wiki:bahamian_food&rev=1194794749 The Bahamian cuisine is a mixture of African and Caribbean dishes, with American and British/European influences. Bahamian Drinks Find Bahamian Drinks Here. The staple food of the Bahamas is rice, which is eaten either plain boiled (aka White... text/html 2007-11-02T22:36:56+01:00 Admin http://bahamian.dynamohosting.net/bol/index.php?option=com_jd-wiki&Itemid=98&id=wiki:hurricanes_and_natural_disasters&rev=1194057416 Hurricanes The Bahamas lies in the pathway of hurricanes that travel from the coast of Africa all the way to the Caribbean. Notable Hurricanes and Tropical Storm: Tropical Storm Noel (November 1 2007): Caused major flooding in Long Island, Rum Ca... text/html 2007-08-27T19:46:52+01:00 peasnrice http://bahamian.dynamohosting.net/bol/index.php?option=com_jd-wiki&Itemid=98&id=wiki:derrick_atkins&rev=1188258412 Derrick Atkins (born 5 January 1984) is a sprinter from the Bahamas specializing in the 100 metres. He participated at the 2005 World Championships, but failed to progress past the first round. At the 2006 Central American and Caribbean Games he w... text/html 2007-08-27T19:42:55+01:00 peasnrice http://bahamian.dynamohosting.net/bol/index.php?option=com_jd-wiki&Itemid=98&id=wiki:bahamas_sports&rev=1188258175 In recent years Bahamians have made big strides on the International Track and Field Scene. Break out stars like Debbie Ferguson, Derrick Atkins, Tonique Williams Darling to name a few. Basket Ball Rick Fox Michael Sweetbells Thompson Sailing ... text/html 2007-08-18T20:30:26+01:00 Admin http://bahamian.dynamohosting.net/bol/index.php?option=com_jd-wiki&Itemid=98&id=wiki:cable_beach&rev=1187483426 Cable Beach, with its luxury hotels, casinos and beachfront, got its name in 1907 from the laying here of transatlantic telephone cables linking what was an isolated Bahamas to the rest of the world. For those who prefer a quieter, more serene Nass... text/html 2007-08-18T18:43:19+01:00 Admin http://bahamian.dynamohosting.net/bol/index.php?option=com_jd-wiki&Itemid=98&id=wiki:shakara_ledard&rev=1187476999 Shakara Ledard is a model and actress originally from The Bahamas, now residing in New York. She has posed for Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue as well as for Maxim Magazine. Ledard has been featured in music videos for Justin Timberlake, ... text/html 2007-08-11T22:16:30+01:00 Admin http://bahamian.dynamohosting.net/bol/index.php?option=com_jd-wiki&Itemid=98&id=wiki:bahamian_recipes&rev=1186884990 Popular Bahamian Recipes: Conch Soup Conch Fritters Peas n Rice Macaroni Cheese Androsian Cocktail See Also Bahamian Food External Web Links http://www.whatsonbahamas.com/ Recipes http://www.coldwellbankerbahamas.com/pages/BahamasRe... text/html 2007-08-11T22:13:47+01:00 Admin http://bahamian.dynamohosting.net/bol/index.php?option=com_jd-wiki&Itemid=98&id=wiki:johnny_cake&rev=1186884827 Johnny Cake 2 lb. flour 2 oz. baking powder 4 oz. sugar 1/2 oz. salt 4 eggs 4 oz. butter nutmeg water Sift the dry ingredients and form a well. Rub the butter into the flour – add the eggs and sufficient water to make a firm dough. Knead wel... text/html 2007-06-11T05:34:08+01:00 BahamaPapa http://bahamian.dynamohosting.net/bol/index.php?option=com_jd-wiki&Itemid=98&id=wiki:bahamian_vocabulary_and_slang&rev=1181554448 The Bahamian vocabulary is rich with colorful terms and slang. Bahamianese I argie: to argue baby maker: getting alot of women pregnant Baker=oven as “fresh out of the baker” back-back: to go in reverse in a car bey : is bahamian ... text/html 2007-05-26T20:33:35+01:00 BahamaPapa http://bahamian.dynamohosting.net/bol/index.php?option=com_jd-wiki&Itemid=98&id=bahamian_holidays&rev=1180226015 2007 Holidays *New Year’s Day —– January 1st Good Friday —– Friday, April 6th Easter Monday —– Monday, April 9th Whit Monday —– Monday May 28th Labour Day —– Friday, Jun... text/html 2007-05-21T21:09:04+01:00 peasnrice http://bahamian.dynamohosting.net/bol/index.php?option=com_jd-wiki&Itemid=98&id=wiki:abaco&rev=1179796144 The Abacos are a group of islands and cays forming a boomerang-shaped chain which stretches nearly 130 miles from Walker’s Cay in the north to Hole-In-The-Wall in the south. It lies roughly 175 miles east of Palm Beach and 106 miles north of N... text/html 2007-05-15T07:03:30+01:00 peasnrice http://bahamian.dynamohosting.net/bol/index.php?option=com_jd-wiki&Itemid=98&id=wiki:political_parties_of_the_bahamas&rev=1179227010 The Free National Movement (FNM) won the 2007 General Elections with 23 seats vs. the PLP which garnered 18 seats. The historic Election occured on May 2nd 2007. Incumbent Prime Minister Perry Christie conceded defeat in a phone call to his rival. ... text/html 2007-05-15T06:55:39+01:00 peasnrice http://bahamian.dynamohosting.net/bol/index.php?option=com_jd-wiki&Itemid=98&id=wiki:new_providence&rev=1179226539 This is the island most visitors erroneously call Nassau. That’s because it is the site of the nation’s capital, named in 1695 for the Dutch Prince of Orange-Nassau after he took over the British throne. Approximately two-thirds of the...