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Author’s note: Since independence, The Bahamas has appointed twelve governors general, more than any other major Caribbean state. What has contributed to this phenomenon? Part 1 of this series on the Bahamian governors general examined the role of the governor general. Last week, we reviewed the individuals who served and their tenure in this office

Author’s note: Since independence, The Bahamas has appointed more governors general than any other major Caribbean state. What has contributed to this phenomenon? Last week, Part 1 of this series on the Bahamian governors general examined the role of the governor general. This week, we will review the persons who served and their tenure in

As she assumed the high office of governor general of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas on Friday, Cynthia Alexandria Pratt, affectionately known by Bahamians everywhere as “Mother” Pratt, renewed her commitment to serve the Bahamian people, not long after she pledged allegiance to King Charles III, his heirs and successors at a ceremony at Government

Sir Cornelius A. Smith formally demitted office as governor general yesterday evening, after serving for the last four years. Succeeding him is former Deputy Prime Minister Cynthia Pratt, who previously served as deputy to the governor general, and who will be sworn in today. “My life journey was long but extremely rewarding,” said Sir Cornelius

Sir Cornelius Smith demits office as governor general of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas today ahead of the swearing in of his successor, Cynthia A. Pratt, tomorrow as the 11th Bahamian governor general in an independent Bahamas. Both Sir Cornelius and Pratt are widely respected and regarded as patriotic Bahamians most deserving of recognition and appointment to

The cost to renovate Government House ended up nearly double the budgeted cost of just under $10 million, according to the project’s contractor. Officials hosted a rededication and blessing ceremony yesterday at Government House, where they showed off improvements to the buildings and landscape. Floyd Wilmott, CEO of Telco Enterprise Ltd., said the budgeted project cost

Outdoor enthusiasts have been waiting for two years for the Berg Lake Trail to reopen. That wait will be over in two weeks.

A portion of the Berg Lake Trail at Mount Robson Provincial Park is anticipated to reopen in two weeks after suffering from flooding in 2021.

Aspire writer Erica Bush joins Rosewood Baha Mar on a fam trip to the islands' capital 

Okanagan hiker braved heat, deluge and lightning before airlift from northern B.C. trail Erin Creagh from Summerland, B.C., began hiking in the Mount Robson Provincial Park near the Alberta border with her husband on June 28, two days before B.C. Parks officials warned of flooding as a result of melted glacier amid the heat wave. Social Sharing