Waterfront Property in the Bahamas & Real Estate Expertise

Every Holiday Season, there is just too much that I want to see and do in Nassau Town. A lot of it includes real estate colleagues who are giving back to their community.

Such as Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving via a very decorated fire truck this morning at St. Andrews School. He bore an AMAZING resemblance to Bahamas Realty President Robin Brownrigg. Robin says he was born to “Ho, ho, ho” and has been doing so at schools, churches and hospitals for over 35 years, arriving not by sleigh, but by motorcycle, donkey cart, vintage cars, etc. (Don’t worry, the fire truck was privately owned.)

On, Dec. 17, there are at least four things I’d love to attend, in addition to the school Christmas programme for three of my Grandchildren, the hottest ticket in town, at Tambearly School, just at the back gate of Sandyport. (The lucky kids who live there can go to school via golf cart. http://www.bahamasrealty.bs/564446) :

7 p.m. – “ I WANT IT ALL BACK!” – a Dance concert at Bahamas Harvest Church. Doors open at 6pm, featuring our very own “Minister of Dance” Kim Kikivarakis, CPA, BRI, REALTOR ®, and our receptionist LaShawn Gray. It’s a great family event and it’s FREE!

6-10 p.m. – Limaris Grand Opening, Mall at Marthon, Fabulous Fashion show.

7 p.m.–Then there’s the 15th Annual Christmas Concert by National Youth Orchestra, always a treat with Errol “Duke” Strachan’s talented and disciplined young musicians putting on a thrilling performance, sparked by guest walk-ons by more seasoned veterans and downright stars. That’s $20 at the National Centre for the Performing Arts, Shirley St.

8 p.m. on–A young friend’s Christmas party with a live band! Which we will stop by on our way home from our grandchildrens’ show.

I have floor duty all day on the 17th at Bahamas Realty, so be sure and call me to book your showings for sale or rent…Then, you can be here next year, taking your pick of great events in great weather: Sara Parker, 242- 396-0071 or 396-0042

Oh, and on Saturday, we have the first Bahamian Festival of Lights, with our harbor lit up with decorated boats, barges, kayaks, etc. (Find the details on this and lots more Nassau goings-on at nassaubahamasinfo.com) You won’t want to miss that one next year and you could see it all from our Paradise Island and New Providence listings with a harbour view such as these: http://www.bahamasrealty.bs/564514; http://www.bahamasrealty.bs/564515; http://www.bahamasrealty.bs/5330.

There are dozens of things to do here, every night until Christmas, and then there is Junkanoo!

But…that’s another story. As an old Bahamian favorite says, “Run, come see!”

Posted by:  Sara Parker

Bahamas Realty partners and staff join the children of Bilney Lane Children’s Home each year to deck the halls and trim the tree

Stuart plays as BR Director Andrea Brownrigg hugs a resident and Administrator Janet Brownsings at Bilney Lane

Broker Chandra Parker presents an early Christmas gift to tiny Ethan,age 2

Bahamian Christmas Cheer comes early each year to the tiny Bilney Lane Children’s Home in Nassau, Bahamas.   Little Ethan raises his arms giving hugs to each visitor.  It’s his first year at Bilney Lane, where Bahamas Realty has celebrated the season with a simple party early in December every year since the home opened more than 25 years ago.

The children’s eye’s sparkle as Bahamas Realty partners and staff put up and light the large fresh tree. Only one bauble breaks as we assist the children in attaching red and gold balls, reindeer and bows.  BR President Robin Brownrigg sweeps up the bits.

Carols fill the night with joy as BR Broker Stuart Halbert plays the keyboard.  BR Office Manager Daniel Hall is Santa in plain clothes, delivering groceries, a turkey, bags and baskets of gifts from BRL partners and staff, and pizza for the tree trimming party.  Brokers Sara and Chandra Parker bring gifts for each child to open on the night and Broker Pyper Parker sends two shopping bags full of puzzles and books.

By the end of the party it’s not just the children’s eyes all aglow.  It takes very little time, just two hours, but the spirit lasts through the season.

Bilney Lane Children’s Home is part of the Conference of the Methodist Church. The Home’s Administrators Janet Brown and her assistant Olivia Major had a thank you note out by the early morning after, saying “We thank our heavenly Father for putting Grace in your hearts. May our loving Savior continue to bless you and the staff of Bahamas Realty in Jesus’s name.” Those who wish to help may contact them at:

(Photos by Sara Parker)

Posted by:  Sara Parker