This 2-hour Current Affairs Programme explores in greater depth the stories making News headlines in the print and electronic media. It seeks to create a platform to evaluate the stories and discuss the issues from perspectives not articulated in the specific story. It goes beyond the partisan views or agendas of political organizations, community activists and other special interests groups and objectively explores the issue. It seeks to effectively tell the stories behind the story with a view to possibly creating a more enlightened public.

High emphasis will be placed on the involvement of experts, journalists and other informed members of the public to provide opportunities for comprehensive, engaging discussion. The final hour of the Friday show will be dedicated to proposed recommendations as a result of the week-long discussions.

The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas is proud to announce its latest venture with The Nassau Guardian, a weekly talk radio show entitled The NAGB: Blank Canvas. Airing at 6:30 – 7:30 pm. every Wednesday onGuardian Radio 96.9 FM.  This one-hour radio segment promises lively discussion on emerging and experimental art, the artistic process and contemporary visual culture in The Bahamas, the wider Caribbean as well as the international stage.

Blank Canvas will feature guests from contemporary artists, curators and writers to collectors, patrons and scholars from The Bahamas and overseas.

• Blank Canvas – 30th September, 2015
• Blank Canvas – 23rd September, 2015
• Blank Canvas – 2nd September, 2015
• Blank Canvas – 26th August, 2015
• Blank Canvas – 19th August, 2015

For a complete list of shows in the NAGB – Blank Canvas series, click here.

The Eye Opener is exactly what the name implies. It is a Round Table Discussion featuring the Bahamian youth. It is intended to get a different perspective on the National Issues and expand the national debate to include the nation’s youth.

While the weekly current affairs programmes will concentrate on one specific issue, this show allows young Bahamians to evaluate the discussions on various national issues and share their perspective on those issues.

It also allows the forum for young Bahamians to discuss issues that directly impact young people both positively and negatively and to address a wide range of topics and issues.

One of the weekly features is a “Face Off” segment. This 15-minute segment will allow Young Bahamians to go Face to Face with prominent Bahamian leaders on issues of national interest.

It is intended to be enlightening and informative, with young presenters who are energetic, enthusiastic and passionate.

Theatre in The Bahamas has not been an aspect of our culture that has penetrated all sectors of society. In fact, many see it as an aspect of performing arts that appeals to a small constituency of Bahamians. In recent years that community has been growing and theatre is becoming more appealing to younger generations of Bahamians.

This show will take and in depth look at theatre and its impact on the Bahamian culture and society from a youth perspective. It will discuss the various issues related to this aspect of the performing arts.

It will introduce you to young Bahamians who are intimately involved in theatre as writers, producers, directors, actors, stagehands etc.

It will feature a weekly “Down Memory Lane” segment. This will showcase outstanding Bahamian theatre performances of the past, either as individuals or groups.

It will also feature a weekly “Budding Stars” segment. This will highlight young talent emerging on the local theatre scene.

It will also feature upcoming theatre shows and review shows that are currently playing in local theatres.

It is designed to expose young Bahamians to another aspect of Bahamian culture.