The Tribune

BTC will once again sponsor the national Boxing Day and New Year’s Day Junkanoo Parades as a part of its five-year commitment to the Junkanoo Committee of New Providence.

In 2011, BTC pledged $850,000 to the furtherance of Bahamian culture through an ongoing sponsorship of the nation’s most colourful native display.

“Junkanoo is perhaps one of the most important national celebrations in the country. It’s one of the few activities that brings together all Bahamians as we celebrate who we are as a people,” said BTC CEO Leon Williams.

“BTC has been a true ray of hope for the Junkanoo Community,” said Silbert Ferguson, president of the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence.

“No other sponsor has ever assured their support for Junkanoo and culture the way that they have. BTC’s sponsorship will go a long way in supporting groups to buy much needed supplies and to complete their pieces. I extend sincere thanks to BTC on behalf of the whole Junkanoo community.”

In addition to the sponsorship of the actual parades, BTC also provides funding to the choreographed dancers in the A and B categories. Choreographed dancers in category A groups have received $6,000 in funding and dancers in category B received $1,200 in funding.

BTC has been a supporter of culture and community for years. In addition to its $850,000 Junkanoo sponsorship, BTC has also sponsored Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival with $1m this year.