Annie, the Little Girl Sent to Athol Island to Die 1889
In 1889, when it came to a choice between a sick little girl, and the welfare of the entire island of New Providence, the government chose the welfare of the Continue Reading
Flamingoes and Dreams become casualties in hunt for oil in Bahamas 1945
Flamingoes and Bahamian dreams of wealth, were the two things, which became the first casualties in the hunt for oil, in the Bahamas. If you think the Bahamas is oil Continue Reading
Monument to Confederate General Stonewall Jackson erected in Nassau 1864
In 2017, there was much controversy over old built monuments to people who, despite whatever personal accomplishments were racist, or represented racist ideals, in the extreme, in their lifetime. Around Continue Reading
Entire island of Mayaguana sold 1891
In 1891, it was widely reported that the entire island of Mayaguana had been sold to a single buyer. It was set to become a giant sisal plantation. Governor, Sir Continue Reading
Largest Tree In the World – Nassau 1900
In 1900, the largest tree in the world, sat in the public square in Nassau. It was called the “Hurricane Tree” LARGEST TREE IN THE WORLD Called the Hurricane Tree Continue Reading