Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2015

Show

Andrew Kennedy

Host

Andrew Kennedy is one of the most hysterical comedians today. Raised in South America, the Caribbean and Asia by a Colombian mother and British father, this entertainer promotes cultural diversity through comedy. He developed, produced and starred in his very own CBS pilot show "Related by Marriage", and his half hour "Comedy Central Presents" special was voted one of the network's top 20.

He has been seen on The Very Funny Show TBS, Comedy Central's Premium Blend, SiTV's Spanglish 101, Baby Madness Discovery Channel, and nickmom Night Out. Additionally, Andrew has performed at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival Canada and Kilkenny Comedy Festival Ireland and at Lincoln Center.

Anastagia Pierre

Host

Anastagia Pierre is an international model, actress, and television host. She has been seen in national publications such as the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition and GQ Magazine to name a few. She has graced catwalks all over the globe for leading designers such as Perry Ellis, Roberto Cavalli, and Herve Leger.

Upon graduating from college, Anastagia worked as co-host on The Morning Show for NBC Miami, and has featured on major television networks such as MTV, TLC, and HBO. In 2011 she represented her home country of the Bahamas at the internationally televised Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Ms. Pierre has also held the titles of Miss Florida Teen USA 2004, and Miss Florida USA 2009, making her the first African American woman to represent the state of Florida at both Miss Teen USA and Miss USA pageants.

Alia Coley

Alia Coley has been mesmerizing her fans with a voice that sensually blends R&B, Neo-Soul and Jazz. With the release of her eponymously titled debut album in 2006, the Berklee College of Music alumni solidified her position as one of the Caribbean's top female vocalists.

She has shared the stage with internationally acclaimed artists, such as Patti Labelle, Eddie Lavert, Yolanda Adams, Michael McDonald, Kelly Rowland and Nelly. She also wrote the song “One More Try” for R&B sensation Chaka Khan. Never disappointing, her music leaves you wanting to hear more, long after she has exited the stage!

The Royal Bahamas Police Force Pop Band

Formed in 1893 the Police Band performed normal police duties but were given time off for practice and official engagements with no extra payment. The band performs every Friday evening at the Garden of Remembrance where the Annual Remembrance Day Service is held to honour those veterans who died in World Wars 1 & 2. In January 2010 Superintendent Ronald Campbell became the second Bahamian Director of Music, with 2 inspectors and 103 officers / musicians under his command.

Crusaders Junkanoo Group

The Crusaders Junkanoo Group started in 2003 and since then they’ve travelled to the Dominican Republic where they were part of the parade as well as Florida and Canada where they took part in the annual Homecoming festival and Caribana. Their mission statement is to teach the younger generation the indigenous musical culture in the art of making costumes.