Island Life
What the Bahamian Flag Colors Actually Mean
The black, gold and aquamarine flag of the Bahamas was adopted on July 10, 1973. Every color and element was chosen with intention. Here is what it all means.
Sir Lynden Pindling: The Man Who Built Bahamian Independence
Sir Lynden Oscar Pindling led the Bahamas to majority rule in 1967 and to independence on July 10, 1973. Every Independence Day celebration in Nassau traces back to him.
5 Bahamian Foods and Drinks to Try on Independence Day
July 10 is Bahamian Independence Day. These are the 5 foods and drinks locals eat to celebrate and exactly where to find them in Nassau.
Where to Watch Fireworks in the Bahamas: July 4 and July 10
July brings two fireworks celebrations to the Bahamas. This guide covers the best verified spots for July 4 and Bahamian Independence Day on July 10, from Clifford Park to Bimini.
10 Things That Only Happen During Bahamas Independence Week
Every July, the Bahamas celebrates Independence Week with Junkanoo rush outs, midnight flag raisings at Clifford Park, free public festivals, and fireworks across Nassau and the Family Islands.
5 Things Nassau Does Better Than Any Other Caribbean Island
The Caribbean has 7,000 islands. Nassau isn't the most famous, the biggest, or the most photographed. But there are specific things it does better than anywhere else. Here's what they are.
The Eleutheran Adventurers: How the First Free Colony Shaped the Bahamas
The Eleutheran Adventurers arrived in 1648 with a founding document that proposed democratic governance more than a century before the American Revolution.
The Lucayans: The First People of the Bahamas Before Columbus
The Lucayans were the first people of the Bahamas, living in the archipelago for over a thousand years before Columbus. The word Bahamas itself comes from their language.
Rake and Scrape Music in the Bahamas: The Complete Guide
If you are planning things to do in the Bahamas that go beyond the beach, there is no more direct path into Bahamian culture than rake and scrape music.
