Prime Minister Perry Christie last week officially launched the Junkanoo Carnival, which will take place in spring in Freeport and Nassau.

Prime Minister Christie addresses the crowd at the launch of the Junkanoo Carnival in Freeport, Grand Bahama, November 28. (BIS Photo/Peter L. Ramsay)

Minster of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe with models in costume at the launch of the Junkanoo Carnival in Freeport, Grand Bahama, November 28. (BIS Photo/Vandyke Hepburn)

Models wear Junkanoo costumes at the launch of the Junkanoo Carnival in Freeport, Grand Bahama, November 28. (BIS Photos/Peter L. Ramsay)