In a lot of ways, technology has progressed The Bahamas tremendously, but it a lot of ways it hasn't. Take for example 4G data or wireless internet. Only recently, our primary telephone company was able to offer these services. read more
National culture was forged through the interactions of British and African traditions. Britons contributed the English language, Protestantism, a market economy, and European technology. read more
The true test of a culture is its resilience to change and disappearance. With Junkanoo and a strong sense of religion and heritage, the proud culture of the Bahamas has continued to survive and strengthen, no matter how many tourists call upon these beautiful islands. read more
English is the official language of the Bahamas. A vast majority of the population speaks Bahamian Dialect, which is a dialect of English intermediate between Standard English and Bahamian Creole. There are some minor regional differences from island to island in terms of pronunciation, but generally all are the same. read more