FORTY YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE FOR THE BAHAMAS

WORLD FASHION MEDIA NEWS AND FIFTH AVE MODELS CELEBRATE 40 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE!
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All Photography By: Kurtz Ritchie

World Fashion Media News Had the wonderful experience visiting the Bahamas in June, meeting some fabulous people in the industry!

Forty years of Independence for the Bahama Islands.

The Bahamas turns 40 and we were in Nassau for some of the celebration that started a few weeks ago before the anniversary date on July 10, 2013.

Crowds of Bahamian lined the street for the changing of the guards at the governments house, while manufacturers of straw goods, oil painting and home made jam along with fashion by K.J. Strakan Collection display their crafts pool side at the Sheraton, Nassau Beach Hotel, Cable Beach Nassau

Under the theme of Everything Bahamian, David Strachan and Mr. Newbold, both managers of the Sheraton Nassau Beach Hotel, host an all Bahamian Expo for local vendors that took place a few weeks prior to their Independence Celebration and will continue each and every Friday throughout the summer for their guests to experience authentic Bahamian handy crafts.

World Fashion Media News and Kevin Strakan of Fifth Ave. Models, Nassau, Bahamas and Fifth Ave Photographer Kurtz Richie bring fashion alive to you as models Latia Glinton and Gabrielle Kaczkurkin showcased vendors crafts in beautiful Cable Beach at the Sheraton Hotel Grand Patio. Items included beautiful custom jewelry, handmade straw items, wood craft and paintings.

Drummers filled the vendors area producing rolling rhythmical beats on traditional goombay goatskin drums.

FORTY YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE FOR THE BAHAMA ISLANDS

On July 10th, 1973, the Union Jack Flag was lowered and replaced by the new Bahamian Flag of Gold, Black and Blue. On that day, The Bahamas became a fully independent nation.

British rule over 700 island and cay ceased.

The Bahamas maintained it’s membership in the Commonwealth of nations.

On July 10th, 2013, the Bahamas will have a grand celebration in grand style of 40 years of Independence. Many events have been taking place for the past 12 months. The events included musical concerts, Art Exhibits, Food Exhibits and much more. A grand celebration will commence at 8 p.m. July 9th. 2013 on a public park named Clifford on the island of Nassau.

Thousands of Bahamian’s and tourists will attend these celebrations. At midnight on Jly 9th, 2013, there will be a spectacular display of fireworks, followed by a native Bahamian show and concert.

Finally at 3 a.m. On July 10th, 2013, there will be the people’s JUNKANOO RUSH into the morning.

Celebrations will continue until the end of the month (July 2013)

Bahama's invites you for a visit, and when you come.. don't forget to try the fish fry too!

The Dot Miller Collection

Showing the beautiful Unique and Classy Handmade Straw bags from,
"The Dot Miller Collection"

dotmillercollection@hotmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Dot-Miller-Collection/114113955310680

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Nature At It's Best

Irene's Gem
Lisa C. Williams
Beautiful Jewelry
Model/Coconut and shell earrings. natural jewelry.
Nassau, Bahamas
Ph: 242-364-8615
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHtbT-uOrvs  (You Tube)

irenesgem@hotmail.com

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Dion Lewis - Artist

Dion Lewis Mini Art Gallery
"Original Acrylic Paintings

www.yessy.com/DionLewis/
delewis911@hotmail.com
Booth 51, Downtown Straw Market
P.O. Box N-606
Nassau, Bahamas
(242) 324-6534
(242) 395-6911

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Andrew Moses Armbrister 

Handi-craftman

Get the Best in Souvenirs & Woodcarvings
Featuring Bahama Mama and Bahama Papa
P.O. Box GT-2484

Nassau, Bahamas
PH: (242) 364-1389
PH: (242) 242-544-9047
INTL PH: (914) 502-3043

Welcome to the Bahamas!

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Fifth Ave Model Latia Glinton joined hands with World Fashion Media news Model Gabrielle Kaczkurkin in a photo shoot for designer JK Strakan of Fifth Avenue Boutique wearing Androsia batik.  Strakan Say, "Androsia is our batiks made on the island of Andros, Bahamas" www.androsia.com

WorldFashion MediaNews Model Gabrielle Kaczkurkin and Fifth Ave Model Latia Glinton SHERATON NASSAU BEACH RESORT AND CASINO, NASSAU, BAHAMAS
Courtesy and special thanks to David S. Strachan - Sheraton - Nassau

david.strachan@sheraton.com

All Photography By: Kurtz Ritchie

Swimwear is by:  I Candy

You Tube -  'Nature At It's Best' - Natural Jewelry

A few more photos to share!

Thank you 
Kevin Strakan, Fifth Ave Models 
kevinstrakan@hotmail.com

Kevin Strakan, Bahamas Beauty School
www.bahamasbeautyschool.webs.com

Kurtz Ritchie, Photographer, Fifth Ave Models    
kurtzritchie@me.com

Bill Maxwell - Chicago3Media.com  
http://www.chicago3media.com/
bill@chicago3media.com