About Us
Division of Cultural Affairs, Long Island
The Bahamas Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture's Division of Cultural Affairs leads national efforts to preserve, promote, and support The Bahamas' creative and cultural life.
On Long Island, the Cultural Affairs Officer serves as the official representative of the Division, overseeing cultural programs, community outreach, and festival preparation across all settlements.
This website — LongIslandCulture.com — functions as the island’s central hub for cultural information, initiatives, and support resources. The purpose of this website is to make it easier for residents to engage with cultural programs and ensure that Long Island’s artistic and cultural contributions are recognized throughout The Bahamas and the wider world.
Honour our legacy
Celebrate today's creativity
Strengthen future talent
Core Initiatives
Who We Are
The cultural life of Long Island is made possible through the coordinated efforts of the Long Island Cultural Affairs Officer and a dedicated network of School Culture Coordinators and Cultural Advisors who serve the island’s communities.
Together, we form the Long Island Culture Committee, working collaboratively to preserve heritage, inspire artistic growth, and represent Long Island at the national level.
Cultural Affairs Officer
Mr. Nathan J. Burrows
Driven by a belief that Long Island can become a model for cultural unity and sustainable island living, he focuses on creating systems that bring people together—across settlements, generations, and backgrounds. His cooperative mindset, paired with a passion for teaching and community development, shapes initiatives that build confidence, revive traditions, and offer young people real reasons to stay and grow on the island.
Through cultural education, social dance innovation, and strategic planning, he works to transform Long Island’s potential into a living reality, nurturing a heritage that inspires pride today and opportunity for tomorrow.
School Culture Coordinators
Lead cultural activities within schools by preparing students for local culture programs and serving as the key link between schools and the Cultural Affairs Officer.
Schools Represented:
Mangrove Bush Primary School
Lower Deadman's Cay Primary School
Simms Primary School
NGM Major High School
Mrs. Suzan Cartwright
Mangrove Bush Primary School
Ms. Sirrisa Coyle
Lower Deadman's Cay Primary School
Ms. Ayeasha Boodie
Simms Primary School
Mrs. Antonia Carroll
NGM Major High School
Cultural Advisors
Provide key insight and assist with planning, outreach, and cultural development across Long Island.
Areas Represented:
Art
Craft
Music
Dance
Drama
Photography
Mrs. Suzan Cartwright
Mangrove Bush Primary School
Ms. Sirrisa Coyle
Lower Deadman's Cay Primary School
Ms. Ayeasha Boodie
Simms Primary School
Mrs. Antonia Carroll
NGM Major High School