Our drummer boy is gone. John “Chippie” Chipman, a Bahamian cultural icon who spent his life marching to the beat of his own goat skin drum, has died. Chippie, who was known as the "godfather of Bahamian drumming," passed away at the Princess Margaret Hospital Monday afternoon. He was ...
You Win Some, You Lose Some
I didn’t win the Bahamian Icon Award last night. That honour went to my friend and fellow journalist, Jerome Sawyer, who not only looked great, but gave a terrific speech. You know what’s crazy? I don’t see it as a loss. I went into this process with the intention of enjoying the experience, ...
