Bahamian Diaspora Celebrates 50 years of Independence

The Bahamas Consulate General and the Bahamian Diaspora celebrated 50 years of independence with a flag raising ceremony at River Bank State Park in Harlem, NYC Mayor Eric Adams presented a Proclamation from the City, alongside NYS Sen. Cordell Cleare, Bahamas Consul Gener- al Leroy Major, and the H.E. Hon. Wendall Jones.

Major presented Mayor Adams with a proclamation for the 50th year. There was a performance by the National Youth Choir and Dancers, Junkanoo Parade, and the Royal Bahamas Police Band.

Leroy Major, NYS Sen. Cordell Cleare, Mary Sweeting, and Hon. Wendall Jones