When you first meet Quinten Stuart, you can tell he’s not chasing fame. The Nassau-born model carries himself with quiet confidence, the kind that comes from figuring out who you are before the world tells you who to be. We sat down with this month’s cover star Quinten to talk about his journey into modeling, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and why staying true to himself matters more than anything.

So what made you decide to take modeling seriously as a career?
“At first, it honestly just started as a whim. I didn’t really plan to do it, but as my interests grew, I realized it suited me. It’s creative, it’s expressive and it felt like my lane.”

When you think about breaking into the industry, what does that look like for you?
“Right now, it’s about getting my name out there and building real opportunities. I want to travel, meet people, and work on projects beyond just local stuff.”

What’s been the hardest part so far?
“My availability. That’s been the biggest challenge, for sure.”

What do you think sets you apart from other aspiring models?
“Everyone’s different, and I really believe that. But for me, it’s how I take in information, how I respond, and how I use what I learn. My mindset and perspective make the difference.”

If a big agency were looking at you right now, what would you want them to notice?
“I’d want them to notice my interests in media and storytelling because that influences how I model. It’s not just about posing it’s about communicating something through the photo.”

How does being Bahamian fit into your journey?
“It’s always going to fit in because that’s who I am. Everything starts from here. I’m doing it the Bahamian way not shouting it from the rooftops, but you’ll know.”

What’s your ultimate goal in modeling?
“It’s personal. Growing up, I wasn’t always accepted for who I was. People spend a lot of time trying to be like everyone else. I want to show that it’s okay to just be you even if that doesn’t fit the mold.”

How did growing up in Nassau shape you?
“Being around the wrong crowd was negative at first. But moving to Freeport changed everything. I took those experiences and used them to shape how I move now. People are always changing, and I am too.”

Quinten’s story is still unfolding, but his focus is clear no shortcuts, no pretending, just steady growth. In an industry built on image, he’s standing out by being real.

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Khalid steps into new territory with After the Sun Goes Down, trading his mellow R&B vibes for dance-pop energy. The result is bold but uneven. Tracks like “Impulsive” and “Angel Boy” shine with confidence, while others fade into background noise. His voice still carries emotion, but the glossy production sometimes overshadows it.

A promising experiment, not a perfected sound
Final Rating 3 out of 5

One of the taglines for this movie: Adventure Comes Out Of The Blue. When the patriarch of their village is taken from them, a group of mythical creatures all three apples tall go on a journey that takes them through time and space. As they travel they learn things about themselves and the past of their village that helps them see their true potential as they face a collection of villainous magic users who wish to plunge the universe in an eternal darkness.

Smurfs is a new take on the classic animated characters that tries to add its own elements to the lore as it references different eras of the franchise but ends up becoming a bloated mess. Christopher Miller's directing tries to be bring a slick vibe to the proceedings while keeping the young target audience entertained and ends up feeling uneven in its jumbled presentation. Pam Brady's screenplay is able to reintroduce the vintage characters to a new generation with the original characters for the movie feeling very unnecessary due to there being characters created by The Smurfs creator Peyo aka Pierre Culliford that have yet to get the big screen treatment. The voice casting is garden variety for the most part with only a couple of participants feeling miscast for the animated characters they have been attached to give vocal representation. The music is an interesting with Robyn Rihanna Fenty doing triple duty on the film by providing a song to the soundtrack, being one of the producers on the feature as well being the voice of the iconic character Smurfette. This is a entry to the franchise that tries to have elements from the most recent entries but fails to provide a story that has the humor and wonder that makes all the Smurfing about truly worth watch for anyone but the youngest of viewers which is not Smurfy at all.

Final Rating 2 out of 5

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This past holiday weekend, the North Abaco Bike Show & Festival took over CoopersTown, delivering an unforgettable experience for locals and visitors alike. Held from October 10–13, the event was part of the larger Discovery Weekend celebration, featuring five parties and 19 DJs, making it one of the most anticipated event of the year in Abaco.

The main event took place on Sunday, October 12, at Port Service Road in Cooperstown. Gates opened at noon, welcoming attendees to a day filled with vibrant music, impressive bike and car displays, and a lively after-party that lasted until 2 AM.

Prominent figures in the Bahamian bike community, all made an appearance showing off their toys while spectators observed and enjoyed the show.

The festival not only showcased the rich culture of Bahamian motor enthusiasts but also brought together the community in a celebration of local talent and unity. The event's success underscores the importance of such gatherings in fostering community spirit and supporting local businesses.

As the sun dipped below the horizon on October 11th, the streets of Downtown Freeport pulsed with rhythm, laughter, and a sense of renewal. Da’ City Rush, a vibrant community Junkanoo celebration presented by The Grand Bahama Port Authority, was a love letter to a city turning seventy.

In a dazzling display of feathers, drums, and unity, groups like The Swingers, Superstar Rockers, and Platinum Knights transformed Explorer’s Way (one of the city’s first roads) into a cultural runway of Bahamian pride. “Freeport is alive again,” said the GBPA’s Vice Chairman. “Seventy years is a big milestone, especially for a city that’s been through so much. There’s something really special about coming together like this and seeing Freeport move forward.”

Freeport, born in 1955, has weathered its share of storms, from hurricanes to economic hurdles. Yet this milestone felt different. “We didn’t have much to celebrate after Hurricane Dorian,” she added. “Now it’s different. It’s time to move forward.”

President Ian Rolle shared a similar optimism. “Every year is important,” he noted, “but this one reminds us how long the Port Authority has been shaping this city. We have over $3 billion in projects on the way, Freeport is growing again.”

Around them, the crowd danced and sang along to the beat of the goatskin drums. “I lived here all my life” one attendee smiled. “Theres no other place I’d rather be, Freeport is bouncing back” Families, vendors, and visitors lined the streets, waving flags and soaking up the sound of togetherness.

Seventy years on, Freeport proved that its greatest strength isn’t just in its industry or infrastructure but in its people, its rhythm, and its unshakable spirit.

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It’s easy to think the internet connects us better than anything else ever could. But sometimes, the ocean proves it’s been doing that long before Wi-Fi was a thing.

Recently, a Dr. Pepper bottle washed ashore on a quiet Bahamian beach. Inside was a note written 54 years ago by a teenager from the Jersey Shore. No GPS. No social media. Just a torn brown lunch bag, a pen, and a little curiosity about where the waves might take it. The writer was 18-year-old John Forsyth, who worked on a fishing boat called the Miss Belmar back in 1971. On a whim, he tossed his message overboard never knowing it would outlive him and travel hundreds of miles south before finally touching Bahamian sand.

The bottle was found by Clint Buffington, a self-proclaimed “message in a bottle” hunter who has discovered over 140 of them around the world. Even for him, this one was different. The note was his oldest find to date, perfectly preserved like it had been waiting for someone to listen. Once Clint posted about it, the internet did what it does best, connected the dots. Forsyth’s family in New Jersey came across the post and confirmed it was his handwriting.

It’s strange, isn’t it? A teenager’s small act of curiosity ended up creating a bridge between generations, countries, and lives that never met.

Maybe that’s the quiet beauty of it all. Long before hashtags and viral trends, one person threw their words into the sea and half a century later, they still found their way home.