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The Bahamas - Caribbean, Islands, Independence | Britannica In 1969 the name Commonwealth of the Bahama Islands was adopted, but upon independence, on July 10, 1973, the official form became The Commonwealth of The Bahamas The PLP maintained its position as the majority party after independence
History of the Bahamas - Wikipedia The Bahamas achieved full independence as a Commonwealth realm within the Commonwealth of Nations on 10 July 1973 Sir Milo Butler was appointed the first Governor-General of the Bahamas (the official representative of Queen Elizabeth II) shortly after independence
BAHAMAS INDEPENDENCE DAY - July 10, 2025 - National Today The country gained its independence on July 10, 1973 Prince Charles himself handed over the documentation to Prime Minister Lynden Pindling, officially making the Bahamas a fully independent nation
1973: The Bahamas Gain Independence - History. info The Bahamas gained independence from the UK on this day in 1973 Although an independent state, this island country is formally under the control of the British queen (similar to Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Jamaica and other countries around the world) There are more than 700 Bahamian islands, which cover more than 13,878 square kilometers
The Road to Independence, A Story through Pictures - Everything Bahamian My theme this year to celebrate 50 years of independence is “The Road to Independence, A Story through Pictures ” I’ll be sharing photos of significant events that brought The Bahamas to July 10th, 1973 Several events have to occur for a country to become independent One of the first orders of business would be to draft a constitution
The Road to Independence: The Bahamas and Its American Connection On July 10, 1973, the Bahamas officially gained independence from the United Kingdom, marking the beginning of a new era for the island nation This historic event not only ended over 250 years of British colonial rule but also reshaped the country's relationship with global powers—particularly the United States
1973 Bahamas Given Independence - Historycentral On July 10, 1973, the Bahamas officially became an independent nation within the British Commonwealth, with Sir Lynden Pindling as its first Prime Minister
THE ROAD TO FREEDOM - BAHAMAS CHRONICLE The official date for independence is July 10, 1973 when the Bahamian flag was raised for the first time “The real independence occurred when the British agreed for us to get independence,” said A Loftus Roker, who was a member of the delegation
Storm Forces Historic Shift in Bahamas Independence Traditions The Bahamas, July 9, 2025 – For over five decades, the annual Independence celebrations in The Bahamas have been a grand tradition, culminating in a vibrant gathering at Clifford Park in Nassau, where the nation first declared its independence on July 10, 1973 However, this year, inclement