1.write a deatail account of the burma road riot in nassau bahamas. The 1942 riot in nasau was a short-lived spontaneous out burst bya group or disgusted labourers and occured against a background of narrow social -economic and politial policies-gail saunders. This riot start because of a labor dispute in the bahamas. On june 1942 thousands of bahamian workers came to bay street in march of solidonity that would come to be known as the burma road riot. The riot was a result of oppression of bahamian
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Cruise to The Bahamas During my junior year in high school me‚ my mom and some of her friends went on a cruise to the Bahamas. It was a three day cruise leaving Miami going to Nassau‚ Bahamas which is their capital. It was a Thursday night in May 2008 and we had a flight to catch to Miami. Even though the boat didn’t leave till the next day in the afternoon‚ it was best to get there early in case you missed your flight because most cruises aren’t refundable. We ending up flying to Fort Lauderdale
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In the Bahamas‚ there are 700 islands and Cays of massive beauty; this is one tropical paradise you will want to see. The Bahamas can be described as a quiet get away from life in the big city. An island populated by friendly people of the Caribbean. The Bahamas is known for the warm climate and tranquillity. Many tourists will enjoy this venture because one can lie on the beach and embrace the gentle sound of the sea. Serenity is present. Therefore‚ any troubles disappear instantly from one. The
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can be spent to ensure that the produce realizes it maximum potential and growth. In The Bahamas commercial farming is usually carried out in the pine islands such as Abaco‚ Grand Bahama and New Providence. Commercial farming is also practiced in Exuma‚ Eluthera‚ and Long Island Resource‚ mechanization and modernizated way of planting and growing crops are associated with the commercial farming. In the Bahamas commercial farming took on a new method of growing crops. This new method‚ called hydroponic
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Last summer I went on a cruise to the Bahamas and this has been a very good memory that will stick in my mind for as long as I live. I had such a great time and I wish I can go back again and have an adventure of a lifetime and make more memories with my family and friends. We did a lot of different activities while we were there and not much time. I swam in the ocean and the water was so cool and refreshed I felt like I was in a clean pool. It was very hot there and always in the day because the
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The Bahamas and its National Lottery Referendum The Islands of the Bahamas‚ located just southeast of Florida is a chain of islands that make up a tiny yet proud country in the Caribbean. Currently the government of the Bahamas‚ based on the British parliamentary system‚ is debating on the legalization of a national lottery for the country. Since the Bahamas is a predominantly Christian country‚ gambling is illegal for local citizens since it is considered a sin in The Bible. The questions of a
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The Bahamas has been shaped by the tourism industry and one need only review the Bahamian history to support this. Tourism has been the vehicle which has enabled The Bahamas to make the transition from a simple economy based on fishing‚ privateering and a failing sponge industry‚ to a sophisticated modern economy. With tourism accounting for as much as 70% of national income‚ 50% of total employment and 60% of government revenue‚ it is indeed the bedrock of the global economy of the Bahamas. According
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The Bahamas: A Tourism Success Story When we mention the Bahamas‚ what comes to mind‚ white sandy beaches‚ 2 day cruising‚ parasailing‚ water skiing‚ all night beach parties‚…tourism? Yes‚ the Bahamas is world renown for their active part in tourism. They are the third richest country in the Americas and the richest country in the world with a predominantly black population‚ all owing to tourism. There are several other Caribbean countries which actively involved in tourism‚ yet‚ none are
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think of the Bahamas in a different way that someone that lives there would. A person who is just vacationing would probably love it there and would think of nice sandy beaches. They could be living in a tiny house without much money while someone else could be in a mansion. People living in the Bahamas would probably get bored of all the nice beaches. The United States has a different way of living‚ but they both have the same goal; to make their citizens educated. The Bahamas have different
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The Beautiful Bahamas Has there ever been a thought of going to the Bahamas? If not‚ maybe it should be a thought. The Bahamas is a gorgeous place to visit. To start‚ the water is a vibrant blue. It is the prettiest ocean water that I have ever seen. Whether flying in or cruising in‚ it surely is a beautiful sight. The sight of just being able to see the island is like no other. Being in the Bahamas is a great place to go‚ especially if you have never been there before. The Bahamians love when
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