Bahamas, April 5, 2017, Nassau – Reports made Monday that the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival has been postponed has sparked outrage among some people abroad who had already made plans to travel to Bahamas for the event as previously announced for May 4-6.
One woman who planned to travel from Virginia said her group spent well over $10,000 in travel expenses and costumes. “Postponing is a cancellation to us. The government should be embarrassed.” She said. Another overseas supporter of Junkanoo Carnival called a local radio show from Florida to also give his thoughts on the matter. “This is ridiculous. I feel like I could cry. Perry must’ve lost his mind”, he said.
Prime Minister Perry Christie still holds firm that the postponement was necessary. Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival organizers have since announced on Instagram that the new dates are May 18-20.
Story by: Sheri-kae McLeod
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