Bahamas Turns 40, Looks Better Than Ever

In celebration of the islands-nation’s 40th birthday as a sovereign nation, independent from Great Britain, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism is hosting a variety of travel promotions and cultural events open to visitors over the next year.

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Conch: Bahamas’ Independence Signature

This week, The Bahamas, celebrates its 40th anniversary of Independence. As some know, the Commonwealth of The Bahamas is also the kingdom of conch in the Caribbean. The conch grows at sea in beautiful shells and the extracted meat can be eaten raw or cooked.

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Sir Arthur, Sir Durward Talk Independence

Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes and Olympic gold medalist Sir Durward Knowles discuss independence, the state of the Bahamas, and the future of Bahamians in an independence special on ZNS Wednesday night, July 10, 2013.

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U.S. Sec. of State Kerry On Bahamas Independence

“I commend this year’s Independence Day theme,” United States Secretary of State John Kerry said, “which emphasizes a connection to the past while also highlighting a commitment ‘to pressing onward, marching together to a common loftier goal’.”

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