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Martial Arts Grandmaster Frankie Adderley was the first Bahamian to achieve the rank of Grandmaster. He is widely respected for his teaching style and his devotion to his students. The Cosmopolitan Florida Hall of Fame inductee has more than 40 years in martial arts and 10 degrees under his belt. Grandmaster Adderley has been given… Continue reading Frankie Adderley

Fashion Model, Model Agency Entrepreneur Flo Miller set new trends back in the 60s and early 70s as Nassau’s premier and prime model. She commanded the runway and was in high demand for upscale events. Later, she opened her own model agency, and coordinated fashion shows. These days, she resides for half the year in… Continue reading Flo Miller

Musician Born in Acklins in 1932, Errol Strachan became interested in singing around the age of 11. Over the years he was a tailor, mechanic, carpenter and taxi driver but singing and music was always his passion. His singing career got started when the late Freddie Munnings opened his band to Errol. Largely self-taught, Errol… Continue reading Errol ‘Duke’ Strachan

Former Police Officer, Former Parliamentarian, Author, Patriot Born in 1927, in Deadman’s Cay, Long Island, Errington Watkins was a colourful, larger-than-life figure with a sense of humour and an activist spirit. A former police officer and parliamentarian, he led unsuccessful efforts by Abaconians to secede from The Bahamas ahead of independence. Errington passed away in… Continue reading Errington ‘Bumpy’ Watkins

Musician, Artist, Songwriter, Bahamian Philosopher Bahamas-born Eric Minns has led a broad and notable career as a musician/entertainer. He is well-known for the humour and island-spirit in his songwriting. Though he recorded some himself, most were performed by others. “Island Boy” was his biggest hit but his first was the award-winning “Fox Hill Gal” recorded… Continue reading Eric Minns