Lakia’s Variety Store in Palmetto Point -another hidden treasure I want you all to know about in my Best of Eleuthera series…… Run by Lorraine Thompson and open since 23rd March 2006 it is named after one of her 4 daughters. Don’t you think it’s great the way Lorraine wrote the date in the cement of the step at the […]
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The Centre for Exceptional Learners in Governors Harbour is in the spotlight this week in my Best of Eleuthera series. Situated on the left hand side of the up hill in Governors Harbour it has been open since 2003 and Mr William Holland has been the principal there since 2004. He is trained as a special educational needs teacher […]
In the Best of Eleuthera series I want to take a look at the Cancer Society Wellness Centre in Palmetto Point. The philosophy of the Centre is very much based on the concept of support for people both suffering from cancer and those who have survived it , a huge focus on early detection through screening and cancer prevention – through […]
Next in my Best of Eleuthera series I take a good look at the Island Made Gift Shop in Gregory Town. Pam Thompson – the owner – has a real treasure trove here – there is something for everyone to love – I defy you to come out of this shop without at least one thing – even if it […]
Now in the Best of Eleuthera series I want to tell you about the adventures of the Antiki raft. Those of you who have visited Governors Harbour will probably have seen the raft moored up here in the harbour – but you may not be aware of the story of how it came to be here. In 2011, led by […]
Next in the Best of Eleuthera series we take a look at the fabulous Eleuthera All That Jazz Festival. This year – 2015 – the festival is from March 25th – 29th – make sure if you can get to the island you get your tickets….. The festival was founded by Patricia Oakes Leigh – Wood in 2012 both to […]
Next in the Best of Eleuthera series we take a look at Sunset Inn – right here in Governors Harbour. Situated just south of Governors Harbour right on Queens Highway it overlooks the Caribbean and is called Sunset Inn for a very good reason – viewing the sunsets from their deck is a wonderful experience…. Sunset Inn is owned and […]
Tuesday 30th December saw a fundraiser for HACE at 1648 Bar and Grille at French Leave Eleuthera. Organised by the indomitable Ann Cutbill Lenane – a real champion for the Health Association of Eleuthera – or HACE as it is known – it was held to raise funds for a new ambulance for Hatchet Bay. Although they do have an […]
Next in the Best of Eleuthera series we take a look at the Leon Levy Preserve. No visit to the Governors Harbour area is complete with out a stop off at the Preserve – the first National Park in Eleuthera. Situated on the Banks Road heading south from Governors Harbour it is on the right just before you get to […]
Next in the Best of Eleuthera series we take a look at the new restaurant – Pascal’s at Sky Beach. It just opened last Friday and soon as I heard we were off there for lunch today. The restaurant has been screened in – thankfully no more bugs ! and there is new decor as well. Sammy the barman is […]

Kathy Colman
Writer, Interior Designer, Foodie, and Wife to Bob. Living in Eleuthera, Bahamas
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