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Some eight Grand Bahama based Junkanoo groups received a financial boost, as a result of an initiative spear headed by the Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA).<\/p>\n
In an effort to contribute to an event of tradition that represents the very fabric of Bahamian culture, GBPA officials saw it fit to sponsor the Junkanoo groups as the parade is scheduled for the holiday season.<\/p>\n
The Bayshore Warriors,\u00a0 Classic Dancers, Kingdom Culture, Platinum Knights, Showtime, Superstar Rockers, Top Performers and the Swingers were the proud recipients of the donation.<\/p>\n
Lorine Miller, representing the Swingers Junkanoo Group, the winners of the 2014 News Years Junkanoo parade, said she was grateful to accept the donation from of the Grand Bahama Port Authority.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are excited about the upcoming 2015 New Year\u2019s Day Junkanoo Parade,\u201d said Miller.\u00a0 \u201cWe are so thankful for this donation because it will definitely push us further in our preparations,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
Jonathan Glinton, Bayshore Warriors representative also expressed his appreciation of the donation as he noted the financial difficulty that Junkanoo groups often experience.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe sponsorship is not like those of years past, but we will make the best of it,\u201d said Glinton.\u00a0 \u201cWe want to thank The Grand Bahama Port Authority for their assistance because they always make an effort to help the groups,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n
Pleased to present the groups with financial backing, GBPA President Mr. Ian Rolle said contributions that mirrors this endeavor aligns with GBPA\u2019s overall objective.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe at the Grand Bahama Port Authority were indeed overjoyed to present these well deserving groups with the much needed financial support that they need, because they are the persons who depict what our culture is all about.\u00a0 We are excited that we were able to assist these persons who serve as an active part of true Bahamian culture and we wish them all the best of luck for the upcoming Junkanoo Parade set for the new year,\u201d Rolle said.<\/p>\n
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