The Bahamas. Revisited. Re-examined. Re-explained
Freeholder blacks and coloureds, in the Bahama Islands, voted in 1832 – a full two years – before the end of slavery in 1834. They were of course, disqualified, by Continue Reading
During the 1800s, the mid-colonial era of the Bahamas, theft of property, was a very serious a crime. Serious theft, or larceny, actually carried a death sentence. The reason for Continue Reading
Scottish-Bahamian heritage, survives in The Bahamas today, through many historical surnames, as well as, a tartan print, officially recognised by the Bahamas Government in 1966. Scotland, remains an important historical Continue Reading
Robert Sandilands arrived in the Bahama Islands in 1830. Sandilands was a rich slave owner and plantation owner, earning him the ubiquitous title of merchant. Sandilands was also a judge Continue Reading
By 1864, slavery in the Bahama Islands, had only been abolished some 30 years. This was no time at all really. Thirty years, was short enough that long emancipated slaves, Continue Reading
