July 11, 2014
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FRONT PORCH: Emancipation and education still needed 50 years after independence
At the 50th anniversary of independence there is tremendous work to be done to educate Bahamians about our basic history and basic civics, including the Constitution. Those charged with organising this commemoration have an obligation to ensure that it is not overwhelmingly a parade of festivities and feel-good events. We should not mostly be engaged in a series of blowout parties. At the heart of this anniversary should be a variety of educational and meaningful cultural activities.
INSIGHT: Ambitions unfulfilled and no sign things will get better any time soon
THE countdown clock has begun to the celebrations for Bahamian Independence – but as we reach that 49th anniversary, how is our nation faring?
Independence events revealed
THE National Independence Secretariat is set to kick off the 49th Independence celebrations on Friday under the theme: “Proud to Be Bahamian”.
FRONT PORCH: Where’s our appetite for moving towards a republic?
ON one of his trips to a Family Island to discuss independence for The Bahamas, Sir Lynden Pindling was confronted by an older lady who accepted the country should become a sovereign nation. But she added a warning cum proviso: “We’re going to keep the Queen though!?”
Virtual Independence programme airs on TV tonight
A four-hour, made-for-television, virtual Independence programme will air live from the studios of ZNS in New Providence and the Northern Bahamas tonight beginning at 8pm.
What makes you proud to be Bahamian?
As the 47th anniversary of Independence approaches, what makes you proud to be Bahamian?
THE BIG QUESTION: Independence and your hopes for the nation
The 47th anniversary of Independence finds The Bahamas wrestling with the effects of Hurricane Dorian and the COVID-19 pandemic. What are your hopes for the nation as it grapples with these issues and beyond?
Honours to creators of flag and anthem
TIMOTHY Gibson, the late composer of The Bahamas’ national anthem, and Reverend Dr Hervis Bain, the man who designed the nation’s flag,
Exciting lineup of Independence events
AN exciting calendar of events has been prepared for this year's independence celebrations.
THE BIG QUESTION: What changes do you want to see before the 50th year of Independence in 2023?
As we prepare to celebrate the 46th anniversary of Bahamian Independence, what changes would you like to see in the nation before the 50th anniversary?
First heroes of nation named in new honours
THE first recipients of the country’s National Honours were announced yesterday, with the top honour of the Order of National Hero awarded posthumously to Sir Lynden Pindling, Sir Roland Symonette, Sir Milo Butler and Sir Cecil Wallace-Whitfield.
Celebrate Bahamas
IN preparation for the nation’s upcoming 45th independence anniversary, Mark Humes, MP for Fort Charlotte and chairman of the Independence Anniversary Planning Committee, yesterday launched a national independence essay competition and recording arti
A passage from india
The Bahamas, with immediate effect, will facilitate the entry of Indian nationals who already possess Schengen, USA, UK or Canadian visas, according to a statement from the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation. Indian nationals who have Schengen, Canadi
Carifta Swimming: Bahamas leads the field after day one
The Bahamas' CARIFTA Swim team has been the most dominant in the region for the past four years and is on pace to add another meet title to their resumé.
The Bahamas drops two places in Rule of law index
THE Bahamas has dropped two positions on the World Justice Project’s Rule of Law Index.The 2017-2018 index looked at how well the country adhered to its rules on civil and criminal justice, constraints on government powers, the absence of corruption
Flag raised for Grand Bahama celebrations
FLAG raising ceremonies were held in the three districts in Grand Bahama on Friday as part of the country’s celebrations for Independence Day. At 9am, all the local radio stations played the national anthem simultaneously. Minister of Youth, Sports
Nation praised for efforts to tackle human trafficking
US State Department officials have listed the Bahamas among its “tier-one”’ list of countries yesterday, for its continued effort to combat the trafficking in persons. In the annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, released globally Tuesday by US
Bahamas earns most in Caribbean from general aviation arrivals
THE Bahamas is ranked number one in general aviation arrivals in the Caribbean in terms of dollar value, earning a whopping $387 million annually, according to a senior tourism executive.
1.3m files leak in Bahamas Papers
FIVE months after the country’s financial services sector was dragged into the spotlight as a top tax haven in the infamous “Panama Papers”, international watchdogs yesterday unveiled a free online database created from 1.3 million leaked files from the Bahamas’ corporate registry.
UPDATED: Bahamas to host 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games
A concerted effort by the Bahamas Olympic Committee and the Bahamas Government paid off with the Bahamas being awarded the hosting of the VI Commonwealth Youth Games in 2017.
Independence anniversary events have $1.1m budget
ORGANISERS of the 42nd independence anniversary are hoping that this year’s celebration not only “captures the best of our culture,” but unites citizens around the world in a “truly Bahamian experience.”
Bahamas ranks 101st for political gender equality
THE Bahamas ranked 101 of 142 countries for gender equality in political empowerment, according to a global report released last month.
TRIBUNE INDEPENDENCE SUPPLEMENT IN EBOOK FORMAT
Celebrate the 41st anniversary of Independence with The Tribune by downloading our supplement EBOOK for your mobile device.
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