Bahamians are a very unique breed of people with a slang that separates us from other English speaking countries. Here is a list of Bahamian sayings & meanings. Enjoy!

1. Man ya need ta stop skylakin’, I serious

 Definition. Man you need to stop playing, I am serious.

2. You “jess sheep” leave dat camera wit me!

Definition. You might as well leave the camera with me.

3. I ga spit on da gran, ya betta be bac bafor it dry.

Definition. I am sending you out, get back quickly.

4. If u lie wit dogs u’ll catch fleas

Definition. If you keep bad company, you will reap the fruit thereof.

5. Pig D’os grow Hog

Definition. Children will grow up

6. Teeth and Tongue dis fall out

Definition. Even Best Friends have disagreements

7. Vell mudda sick!

Definition. Unbelievable!

8. Hard Head Bird do’n make good soup

Definition. If you don’t listen to good sound advice, you won’t get good results

9.  Ya all CA-PUN-KUL-UP

Definition.You are beyond drunk, Mashed right up.

10. Ya look like “COME HERE LEMME FIX YA”

Definition. You could use a little fixing up, You look a mess!

11. Da Current on?

Definition. Is the electricity on?

12. Roach on my bread.

Definition. Someone’s seeing my girlfriend/ boyfriend

13. Toe Jam ga kill ya

Definition. The stench of wet toes closed up in shoes.

14. I representin da (242)

Definition. I’m representing the Bahamas (area code 242)

15. Ya too nozeey

Definition..Like to know everything

16. I comin soon TERECKLY

Definition.. I’ll be there soon

17. Rewerse Back!

Definition. Reverse

18. Ya gat a straight quarter?

Definition. Do you have a quarter? Not twenty five cents.

19. Tingum

Definition. Something or someone you can’t remember the name of. Eg: Man I jess see tingum yesterday!

20. Stop divin fa conch

Definition. Dozing off, falling asleep  in public.

21. I joonsen’ fa some conch salad

Definition. I’m longing for some conch salad.

22. You mussey tink I crazy?

Definition. You must think I’m crazy.

That’ right folks the beautiful and most talented Raquel Oliver is our new Miss Global Bahamas, previously known for being 1st runner-up in the 2011 Miss Grand Bahama Beauty pageant. A local and international singer/entertainer and recording artist, with songs such as “LOVE” and “Me & U Dolly Boy”, our Miss Global Bahamas is no stranger to pleasing an audience.  We can only hope that the judges are wowed by her talent, and that all the youth and sparkle that this 24 year old embodies outshine the other contestants. Did we mention that there are 38 countries competing this year? Yup, 38 countries, some of which are Miss Russia, Miss Colombia, Miss Jamaica and Miss Trinidad & Tobago.

The Miss Global International Beauty pageant which is being held in Montego Bay begins on the 19th of September to September 25th. So lets all show our appreciation and do our best to support Raquel Oliver as she competes for the title of Miss Global International.

The quality of our prayer is dependent on how much of God’s word is inclusive in our prayer. We are commanded to always pray, Luke 18:1. Why! Because spiritual battles are consistent and never ending, we are of the view that if things are good the invisible war (spiritual war) is done. No my friend, this thinking can be deadly and at best misleading.

Our weapons become even more powerful when we pray the scriptures. Scripture says, “The word of God is quicker, powerful and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing and dividing asunder of soul and spirit and of the joints and marrow and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart” Heb. 4:12.  Now you tell me what earthly weapon can do such a thing?

Usually when I pray I imagine while I am praying the word as a sword being wield and inflicting  damage in the world that we cannot see but very much exist. No wonder why God said to remind him of his word. Not that he had forgotten his word, but that we must use it to cause more damage in the spirit world. So even though we’re praying words those words become weapons.

Let us look at another scripture, James 5:13-15, isn’t it interesting when James said that if any among you are afflicted let him pray James 5:13? However in James 5:15 he not only speak of prayer but the prayer of FAITH!

Now, as a reminder, God said that it is impossible to please him without faith, Hebrews 11:6, so clearly faith is a necessity as it relates to our prayers, but what is faith? Well guess what? Faith is God’s word. Scripture tells us that faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God, Romans 10:17. So if faith comes by hearing and what one is hearing must be the word of God, then it is clear that faith is the word of God.

I beg you on this wonderful morning, read the scriptures frequently so that you would have no problem retrieving the word when it is time to pray. I have found it to be most effective. In praying the word you are literally coming in agreement with God’s word and according to scripture (Hebrews. 11:6) this is what pleases him.

Ghost Move – Avvy

Rayne Ambrister, a 17 year old graduate of Sunland Baptist Academy High School, officially carries on the crown and title of Miss Bikini Bahamas, a new franchise that has been added to the Miss Grand Bahama Organization collection. She was carefully selected to represent her country, The Bahamas, because of her experience in pageantry. She has represented the Bahamas in Santo Domingo at the Beauty of the World Pageant and has won the Beauty  Of the World International Pageant. She was also the winner of  Cinderella Bahamas, where she went on to  represent the Bahamas  in the International Cinderella Scholarship Pageant in Las Vegas, winning numerous awards there. Lastly, Rayne placed second runner-up in the 2010 Miss Grand Bahama Beauty Pageant.

Rayne Ambrister will be representing the Bahamas in the Miss Bikini International Pageant in Sanya China, commencing from  September 8th 2011 to September 30th 2011 with world finals being held on September 26 2011. She will be competing against prominent  countries such as Angola, Australia, Austria, Bolivia, Brazil, Japan, India, Uganda and Venezuela to name a few. About 81 countries are competing  for this  prestigious title.

Here at Bahamian Illustrated we are so very proud of Rayne Ambrister. In fact, we had a little interview with the Miss Bikin Bahamas herself!

When asked how she felt about the competition and whether or not this was her first time traveling to Sanya China, she responded saying “Yeah,” meaning that this was her very first time ever traveling to Sanya China and that she feels “Pretty much excited!” and how she “can’t wait” to go. What particular thing would she like to experience while away representing the beautiful Bahamas? Winning of course! When asked, Rayne responded “Yeah, first of all I would most likely like to win.” This young competitor is most definitely in it to win it. No surprise there, considering that Rayne goes on to tell us that there are 80 girls competing. Yikes! Competing against so many girls in a different country can be intimidating to any new comer to pageantry, but not Rayne Ambrister. When asked where she has previously competed, she tells us “Dominican Republic” and “Las Vegas”. Here at Bahamian Illustrated we are rooting for Miss Bikini Bahamas, what about you?

Start voting! Go to Miss Bikini International web-site and vote for Miss Bikini Bahamas! www.missbikini.cc

10 votes – $30.00

50 votes $15.00

100 votes $30.00

400 votes $100.00

1200 votes $300.00

Miss Bikini Bahamas wardrobe is sponsored by CLEO’S BOUTIQUE located in the International Bazaar. The Organization would like to say thank-you to the owner of this fine establishment for giving her support.

Cleo’s Boutique sells the most beautiful and elegant accessories, evening gowns and cocktail gowns for beauty pageants or elegant events for all your elegant and sophisticated clothing needs.

Mr. Ramchandani the owner of   Miss Global International and Miss Global Jamaica came to Jamaica from India in 1967 at the age of twelve,  he was born Burma.It was in the year 1993 that Mr. Ramchandani was first invited to participate in Ms Jamaica Worlds Cornwall as a sponsor.

Mr. Ramchandani’s knowledge and remarkable taste for pageantry material soon qualified him for the position of chief judge on many beauty pageant judging panel.His service  was soon sought everywhere including,Miss Jamaica World Middlesex ,  Miss Sandals Beaches Negril, Miss Wyndham, Miss Community  National Festival Queen 1998/1999 and the annual prestigious, Miss City of Montego Bay pageant.

Just to name a few of contestant  who will be competing in the Miss Global International Beauty pageantry which will in Montego Bay September 19, 2011 to September 25, 2011.

Miss Jamaica

Miss Trinidad & Tobago

Miss Sweden

Miss Aruba

Miss Sudan

Miss Estonia

Miss Peru

Miss Botswana

Miss Russia

Miss Colombia

There are   38 countries competing this year. Twenty Four year old Raqual Oliver 1st runner-up  in the 2011 Miss Grand Bahama Beauty pageant  will carry  the title/ crown  of Miss Global Bahamas ,last year  Miss Global Bahamas 2010  Valdeana Bain   made  top: 5.

Raqual Oliver a local and international singer/ entertainer, recording artist, songs such has, LOVE, Me & U Dolly Boy, When love comes Knocking featuring Ching,
All Through The night,Stronger and Wiser,Respect, Lady Melody, Bob Marley & N City Remix 1YAZ and Before I Leave Remix.

Raqual Oliver Miss Global Bahamas will make the Bahamas proud a  talented young woman. Miss Grand Bahama organization is proud to have  Ms Oliver  represent our organization and the Bahamas, Raqual gives the audience what they want  when she performs, this is what we expect of Raqual in the Miss Global International  Beauty Pageant, an  experienced   singer  when it comes to singing in front of a large  audience . Talent, evening gown, swimsuit and interview plays a big part in winning Miss Global International title.

Lets support Miss Global Bahamas  Raqual Oliver, she will make the Bahamas proud.

Treasure Cay Beach, Abaco is rated as one of the region’s top 10 most beautiful beaches in the region. This 3.5 miles of white sandy beach is definitely a sight to behold.

The turquoise water stretches for miles; and the first utterance from the first time beach goers of this beautiful beach is wow! Treasure Cay Beach was voted one of the region’s top 10 beaches in a reader poll by Caribbean Travel & Life. “There are no pictures that can prepare a visitor for the awesome sight of this beach; its size, its white powdery sand and those beautiful blue waters. All that and there are no crowds; you will get the feeling of being on your own private Island.

We encourage Bahamians to experience the diverse beauty of our family Islands this summer. Treasure Cay Abaco is a 25minute plane ride from Grand Bahama and 35-40 minute ride from Nassau.

Contact us at info@bahamianillustrated.com for inside scoop on rates and fares.