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MESSAGE FROM
from Bahamasair inFlight Magazine - 'The Independence Collectors Edition' Jul-Sep 2023
by roscoedames
DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER OF THE BAHAMAS AND MINISTER OF TOURISM, INVESTMENTS & AVIATION THE HONOURABLE I. CHESTER COOPER, M.P.
Bahamians everywhere are in celebration mode throughout 2023 as we mark our 50th year of independence as a sovereign nation.
Welcome to paradise.
Welcome to The Islands of The Bahamas.
We are delighted that you are en route to The Islands of The Bahamas, and equally delighted that you chose to fly with us, Bahamasair, the national flag carrier of The Bahamas. For over 50 years, we have had the pleasure of connecting The Bahamas to the outside world and interconnecting the many island destinations within our extensive archipelago.
Your visit to our islands coincides with a very special time in the life of our nation. Bahamians everywhere are in celebration mode throughout 2023 as we mark our 50th year of independence as a sovereign nation. As a young country, the golden jubilee of our independence holds great significance. It is a time we celebrate our accomplishments and reflect on our national identity and the road ahead as a maturing democracy.
This special golden jubilee edition of Bahamasair’s inflight magazine, Up and Away, offers an exciting, insightful showcase of the people and places of The Bahamas at the 50th anniversary of independence milestone.
In the pages of this edition, you will meet four generations of Bahamians who will explain what it means to be Bahamian. You will be introduced to the delightful creations from a cross section of the country’s top creatives—a wood carver, a straw craft artisan, a ceramic artist, a culinary artist, and performing artists. You will also get the scoop on the backstory behind some of the country’s key landmarks, a favourite Bahamian pastime, and a special fun-filled family attraction on Eleuthera.
The golden jubilee of our independence is a call to celebrate all things authentically Bahamian. Our independence calendar of events is jampacked with festivities and events all year long. We invite you to join in the celebration.
