Kemps Bay

Kemps Bay is a town on the island of Andros in the Bahamas and, before 1996, was also a district of the Bahamas.

The district consisted of the southern portion of the island. Its population in 2000 was 1,666 – the census recorded exactly equal numbers of males and females.

New districts were created on Andros in 1996. The district of Kemps Bay was roughly replaced by South Andros.

In 2002, businessmen Miko Maseratti and Michael Wilbanks visited the island and developed a plan to create infrastructure on the island to encourage economic growth. Part of the plan included turning grey water into usable water to encourage resorts to develop. Geologists were hired to research the structure as well as city planners were hired for designing however there were no investors at the time and therefore the project was subsequently abandoned.

Kemp's Bay is home of the Norwood Rahming grocery/gas station. It also houses a boat repair shop.

Kemp's Bay is world renowned for its bonefishing. Bonefish are incredibly fun and fast. Another natural phenomeon is the Conch Shells. The average shell on the island is the size of an American football. They are large pearly pink and can weigh as much as 15 lb. A traditional island food is the Conch. It is a versatile food and can be served as Fried Conch, Conch salad and Conch soup.

Kemp's Bay has one Christian Church called Church of God of Prophecy and on April 15, 2005, Mrs. Eulease Rahming cut the ribbon at the official dedication ceremony of the South Andros Youth Centre and Auditorium. There is no economy on the island, therefore many children grow up only to leave the island to seek work.

Homecoming festivals are a period for family island reunions when persons from each island community are encouraged to return to their roots and renew family and community ties. The festival also serves to promote community spirit and offer a venue for exposure of the culture and culinary talents of persons in the community. The 2010 Homecoming is held: JUNE 5th - 7th Kemp’s Bay, South Andros, is 10 miles from the Congo Town Airport. This settlement is home to a boat-building yard where South Andros’ fishing sloops are constructed and the most scenic beaches on the island. Homecoming symbolizes the coming together of Androsians. During this time a number of cultural activities take place: local rake-n-scrape, old-timer fashion show and much more including the highlight of the event - the boat race.

Coordinates: 24°00′N 77°40′W / 24°N 77.667°W / 24; -77.667