Errol ‘Duke’ Strachan

Portrait of Errol 'Duke' Strachan by Vado Culmer

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

Allan Pachino Wallace

Portrait Photograph of Allan Wallace by Scharad Lightbourne

Artist Known for his murals of mythical goddesses and spiritual faces, Allan says his inspiration is guided by his faith in God. His creations are often birthed directly from his imagination without visual references. An award-winning, self taught artist, Allan refuses to take credit for his artistic skill, and credits himself only for opening himself… Continue reading Allan Pachino Wallace

E. John Deleveaux

Portrait of E. John Deleveaux by Melissa Alcena

E. John Deleveaux is behind this nation’s most enduring (and endearing) slogan – “It’s better in the Bahamas”.

Errington ‘Bumpy’ Watkins

Portrait of Errington Watkins by Duke Wells

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

Frankie Adderley

Frankie Adderly photographed by Rashad Penn

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