The Bahamian Project

07/08/2025

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03/08/2025

Our sincere condolences to the Kelly family on the passing of a journalistic icon.

Nicki Kelly: Journalist, Pundit

Nicki Kelly is a veteran Bahamian journalist who gained great respect and a reputation for her hard-edged writings. She worked for many years with The Tribune and was also a columnist for The Punch.

Though a petite woman in stature, Ms. Kelly is a giant in Bahamian media. She is a powerful pundit whose discerning commentaries have ignited societal change and helped to shape the progress of the country.

Copyrighted Photo by Duke Wells for the Bahamian Project.

23/07/2025

In the second chapter of their North Eleuthera expedition, Nic and Jane Popov dive even deeper into the island's rugged grace and hidden charm.

On assignment for The Bahamian Project, the couple continues their mission to uncover the soulful drift of North Eleuthera through evocative photography and personal reflections.

Nicolas and Jane Popov return for part two of their Eleuthera adventure — diving deeper into the island’s northern edge to uncover a hidden cave, pineapple fields, and the everyday beauty woven into the natural landscape of The Bahamas. … Continue readingNorth Eleuthera Adventure: Part Two

23/07/2025

There’s a word for the smell after rain: petrichor.

That’s where The Bahamian Project president and travel correspondent Ana-Lisa Wells begins her latest dispatch from Harbour Island — a place that hums with culture, color, and vibrant beauty.

In this visually captivating photo essay, The Bahamian Project's president Ana-Lisa Wells documents more than just a destination — she captures the distinct magic that defines Harbour Island. … Continue readingHarbour Island: Where the Chickens Roam

13/04/2025

Sorry to hear of the passing of Patricia Glinton-Meicholas. May she Rest in Peace.

It was an honour to include her In our Project.

Photo by Guilden M. Gilbert Jr.

https://bahamasportraitgallery.com/patricia-glinton-meicholas/

29/03/2025

Join husband-and-wife duo Nic and Jane Popov as they travel to Eleuthera, Bahamas, on a mission for The Bahamian Project to capture the island's untold stories.

Through breathtaking travel photography and heartfelt storytelling, Nic and Jane document the rich culture, stunning landscapes, and the resilient spirit of the people who call Eleuthera home.

From hidden beaches to local legends, the first article of this series brings the island's soul into focus—one frame, one word at a time.

Join Nic and Jane Popov—husband-and-wife/photographer-and-writer duo—as they travel across the picturesque island of Eleuthera, capturing its raw beauty, vibrant culture, and the spirit of the people who call it home. … Continue readingNorth Eleuthera Adventure: Part One

01/02/2025

Derek W. Smith is a renowned Bahamian photographer who has spent nearly half a century capturing significant moments and figures in Bahamian history.

Photo by Guilden Gilbert

Derek W. Smith is a renowned Bahamian photographer known as as a “visual historian” of The Bahamas. … Continue readingDerek Smith

31/01/2025

Another fabulous article, this time about Staniel Cay, written by Jane Popov with photographs by Nicolas Popov.

Sitting right at the heart of the Exuma Chain, tiny Staniel Cay is buzzing with activity.  The airstrip sees the comings and goings of numerous daily flights; chartered small planes fly in visitors to neighbouring private islands, who complete their journeys by boat, scheduled flights from Nassau a...

08/10/2024

Peanuts was one of the first people photographed for the Bahamian Project, and the image Duke Wells took of him is iconic.

He represents the quintessential essence of our project. He represents the Bahamas in the truest way.

May he Rest in Eternal Peace.

God Bless Peanuts.
God Bless The Bahamas.