Becoming The Bahamas
Our unique history has molded us into a country of proud, independent people with much to be thankful for.
Our unique history has molded us into a country of proud, independent people with much to be thankful for.
Up, up and away! On a clear day you can see forever and kites soar seemingly as high as the clouds. All you need is open sky and an obliging summer breeze.
On July 10 each year, The Bahamas commemorates the day it was granted independence from Great Britain in 1973 with an intricate tattoo parade.
Photography: Ahvia Campbell
It’s pretty much guaranteed that Joshua Weech has already found his calling; the open water! In the four years that Joshua has been sailing the ‘Optimist Dinghy’ he has won almost every local regatta.
Photography: Ben Jamieson Photography/© Colina Insurance Limited
Acknowledgements: Ricardo Deveaux, President & CEO, The Bahamas Primary School Student of the Year Foundation; Colina’s “Bright Kids” and their parents
The savory batter is seasoned with spices and vegetables traditionally used in Bahamian cooking: thyme, salt, onions, sweet peppers, tomato paste and goat pepper. Add chopped conch to the batter and then fry to perfection! Conch fritters are not complete without the dipping sauce.
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Food preparation by: Chef Wayne Moncur
Sexual health is the ability to embrace and enjoy our sexuality through our lives. It is an important part of our physical and emotional health.
Art by: Trilogy (Stefan Legend & Jamaal Rolle)/© Colina Insurance Limited
The Contract was an officially organized labour system agreed upon between the Duke of Windsor, then Governor of the colony, and the U.S. Government.
Photography: Scharad Lightbourne with Kavah Duncombe/© Colina Insurance Limited
History Consultant: Dr. Christopher Curry, School of Social Sciences, College of The Bahamas
Armed with a degree in fine art illustration, visual artist Keeya seems to have put her pen aside for the moment and picked up a microphone.
Photography: Scharad Lightbourne/© Colina Insurance Limited
Several species of sea turtles can be found in The Bahamas. These sea reptiles have large flippers and upper shells called carapaces. Sea turtles are a fundamental link in the Bahamian marine ecosystem but are threatened by human fishing and oceanic pollution.
On the evening of July 9, 1973, the Instruments of Independence were presented to the Prime Minister by His Royal Highness Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales, after which the British flag (the Union Jack) was lowered and the new gold, black and aquamarine Bahamian flag was hoisted on Clifford Park. The tradition continues each year, accompanied by a cultural show.
(Apis Mellifera) Bees feed on nectar and pollen, transporting the pollen to help plants reproduce.
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