49th Independence
State Reception
NASSAU, The Bahamas – A State Reception was held commemorating The Bahamas’ 49th Independence Anniversary under the theme, “Proud To Be Bahamian”. The event was staged at Baha Mar Convention Centre on Monday, July 11, 2022. Here’s a look from around the Ballroom.
State Reception Celebrates the 49th Independence Anniversary of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
NASSAU, The Bahamas – A State Reception was held celebrating the 49th Independence Anniversary of Commonwealth of The Bahamas, under the theme “Proud to be Bahamian”. The event was staged at Baha Mar Convention Centre on Monday, July 11, 2022, which was observed as the holiday. Scores of guests gathered in the convention centre which was adorned with Bahamian flags hanging from the ceiling and attached to walls and columns with patriotic fervour. An added attraction was that of artists painting images on site. Table centerpieces of flowers also reflected the aquamarine gold and black colours of the National Flag, while tasty treats from the buffet included conch fritters, crab cakes, grouper; and a pale blue-coloured sky-juice concoction, wine and other drinks were served. Her ...
Bahamas holds 49th Grand Independence Celebrations with return to Clifford Park
NASSAU, The Bahamas – For the 49th time the aquamarine, gold and black Flag was hoisted at historic Clifford Park ushering in another year of Independence of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, under the theme: “Proud To Be Bahamian”. It was also the first time in two years that the country was able to assemble at Clifford, as the COVID-19 pandemic prevented such a rich historic tradition from happening. On Saturday, July 9, 2022 all roads led to that spot where, looking back, at the dawn of July 10, 1973, a memorable ceremony took place to celebrate the birth of a new nation as it shed its colonial ties to Great Britain. His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith, Governor General, and Lady Smith, followed by Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Davis and Mrs. Ann Marie Davis, headed the ...
First Distinguished Lecture Series Held, Celebrating Bahamas 49th Independence
NASSAU, The Bahamas – As part of The Bahamas 49th Independence Celebrations, under the theme ‘Proud to Be Bahamian’, the first in a series of Distinguished Lectures was held Tuesday, July 5, 2022. The lecture took place at the Harry C. Moore Library of the University of The Bahamas under the theme: “The Road to Independence”. Distinguished Guest Lecturers were Evangelist Rex Major, OBE, MM, and Rev. Dr. Philip Rahming, OBE, CB, JP. Both spoke about their experiences growing up pre-independence and, thereafter, in an independent Bahamas as of Independence Day, July 10, 1973. Pastor Major has affected the lives of many people for almost 70 years in ministry at Grace Gospel Chapel. He has been compared to American televangelist Billy Graham, and has preached the gospel throughout The Ba...
