Bahamas confers highest national honour on former slave

Bahamas confers highest national honour on former slave

The Bahamas on Wednesday conferred the Order of National Hero to a former slave as the country celebrated its 51st anniversary of political independence from Britain. A statement issued by the Office of the Governor General said that former slave, Kate Moss, had received the Order of National Hero posthumously and that the National Honours […]

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New Mystic M5200 Center Console Leading Bahamas Fling
The latest 52-footer from Mystic Powerboats led a fleet to the Bahamas yesterday. Photos by the Nautical Network courtesy of Mystic Powerboats.

New Mystic M5200 Center Console Leading Bahamas Fling

With boats from various manufacturers in the fleet, the Eleuthera Bahamas Extended Fling organized and promoted by the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism departed yesterday from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., with something new in the mix. The latest M5200 center console from Mystic Powerboats of DeLand, Fla., led the pack as the “Official Boat” for the event, […]

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Opinion: The Bahamas at 51: Celebrating Progress, Charting a Bold Future

As the Bahamas prepares to celebrate its 51st year of independence, we find ourselves at a crucial juncture in our nation’s history. This milestone offers an opportunity to reflect on our achievements, confront our challenges, and chart an optimistic course for our future. First and foremost, we must acknowledge the monumental efforts of our founding […]

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CARICOM congratulates The Bahamas on 51st independence anniversary

CARICOM congratulates The Bahamas on 51st independence anniversary

In a message conveying the Community’s congratulations to Prime Minister Philip Davis of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, Dr. Barnett commended the country’s “indomitable spirit” to recover from setbacks and move forward. She also applauded its role in the multilateral arena advocating the concerns of CARICOM on issues such as climate change, human rights, and […]

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Musicians face-off in a ‘Battle of the Bands’ In The Bahamas

Musicians face-off in a ‘Battle of the Bands’ In The Bahamas

NASSAU, The Bahamas – The ‘Battle of the Bands’ at Kendal G. L. Isaacs Gym was an exciting face-off by musical band groups from different islands whose lively performances provided a Sunday afternoon treat for their audience. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Renewal in conjunction with The Royal Bahamas Police Force hosted the ‘Battle […]

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