Pandora Gibson

Pandora Gibson-Gomez (born 21 June 1941 - c. 1988) was a Bahamian comedian and storyteller known for her imitation of the Eleuthera dialect.^[1]

Early life and career

Gibson was born Pandora Iona Bethel in Eleuthera in June 1941 to Leopold and Naomi (née Farrington) Bethel.^[2] Her father died later that year in November 1941^[3] and her mother later remarried.

She was an actor and performer for concerts and shows. She was also deputy headmistress at Queen's College, Nassau.

Death and legacy

She died at the age of 47. The Pandora Gibson-Gomez Award for Excellence in Drama is named for her.^[4]

Discography

GBI Recording LP-109 (1976)^[5] Pandora Gibson / Blind Blake: A Cultural Experience

• Side A: Pandora Gibson (indigenous Bahamian comedy)
  • Jonah Swallowed The Whale
  • Jesus The Son Of God Do
  • The Shilling
  • Under Mervin
  • Prayer Time
  • Aunt Elizabeth
  • Good Friday
  • The Rape
  • Unity
• Side B: LP's reverse side is by Blind Blake

References

1. The Government of the Bahamas
2. "Birth record - Pandora Iona Bethel, Bahamas Civil Registration Records 1850-1959". Retrieved 27 August 2021.
3. "Death record - Prince Leopold Bethel, Bahamas Civil Registration Records 1850-1959". Retrieved 27 August 2021.
4. The Nassau Guardian Archived 2011-07-21 at the Wayback Machine
5. Pandora Gibson discography

External links

• The Government of the Bahamas (FAQ about Pandora Gibson-Gomez)
• Illustrated Pandora Gibson discography