Picture This - 50th ‘Independence’ Anniversary Logo Unveiling Watch Party Held

In its series of events being hosted by the Bahamas government during the run-up to The Bahamas’ 50th Independence Anniversary Golden Jubilee celebrations in July of 2023, a national ‘logo unveiling’ ceremony was held on the evening of Thursday, January 19th, 2023. Watch parties were also held throughout the Family Islands to witness the unveiling with Eleuthera being no exception.

In the Central Eleuthera district, Administrator Earl Campbell and his team hosted a ‘Watch Party’ at the Worker’s House ballroom to witness the national unveiling. Scores of community members came out to enjoy the festive atmosphere, and Bahamian delicacies on offer for their enjoyment, while scenes of the unveiling, played out on a big screen projector by the front stage of the ballroom.

Prime Minister Philip Davis, in his address during the ceremony, stated that the future of The Bahamas was not inevitable, but one that each citizen had the power to shape, through their actions and choices. He challenged Bahamians to take up their individuals roles in the country’s national development by participating and not leaving it to others, saying, “As we celebrated, let us leave a personal legacy from this year. As we move forwards into our Golden Jubilee celebrations, I invite every person in our Bahama Island and around the world - every citizen, every resident and every friend of The Bahamas - to join me in making two pledges during this Independence year.

“Firstly: pledge to participate! Don’t just sit on the side-lines watching,... and mark Independence in your own way!... Secondly, I want you to pledge to make our country stronger. Set yourself a personal goal, to achieve something, to do something, to learn a new skill or lift yourself up in some way, so by the end of this year, you can point to a personal achievement... Whatever it is, let it be something that helps to take you closer to the vision you have for your life.” He also asked the populace what they were doing to build their communities, and suggested each one committing to to something for community to make them stronger, “If each one of us commits to doing something, then at the end of the year, in a very real and tangible way, we will live in a better Bahamas... Friends, let us make this a year to remember.”