Category: Bahamas

In 1967, Lynden Pindling of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) became the first black Premier of the Bahamian colony. In 1968 Pindling announced that the Bahamas would seek full independence. A new constitution giving the Bahamas increased control over its own affairs was adopted in 1968. In 1971, the United…

View More Bahamas Philately: 1973 Independence Day

Details Publisher: Deutsche Atlantik Line Distributor: Printer:  Process: Photographer: Year: 1973 Series: 

View More Bahamas Philately: Deutsche Atlantik Line (Hanseatic – Type A)

A weather satellite or meteorological satellite is a type of Earth observation satellite that is primarily used to monitor the weather and climate of the Earth. Satellites can be polar orbiting (covering the entire Earth asynchronously), or geostationary (hovering over the same spot on the equator). While primarily used to…

View More Bahamas Philately: 1973 IMO-WMO Centenary – 15c Weather Satellite

The International Meteorological Organization (IMO)/ World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Centenary celebrations were during the 4-7 September 1979 and 10-12 September 1979. The celebration was attended by 210 participants, including representatives of 73 countries and 17 international organizations and in the presence of the President of Austria. The decision to recognise…

View More Bahamas Philately: 1973 IMO-WMO Centenary

Details Publisher:  Distributor: Calypso Distributors Ltd., P. O. Box F2434, Freeport, Bahamas. Printer: Colorpicture Boston, Mass. 02130 Process: Plastichrome Photographer: Year: 1973 Series: P72700 (Type EC2)

View More Bahamas Philately: Calypso Distributors Ltd (P72700 Series – Type EC2)

In March 1973, the management of the Emerald Beach Plantation and Hotel changed from Corrigan Hotels to Hyatt International Hotels. The hotel was re-branded to the Hyatt Emerald Beach and underwent extensive renovations and redecoration. However, by 1974, over half of the hotel was closed and was badly dated. Prime…

View More Bahamas Philately: Hyatt Emerald Beach

Details Publisher: Ernie’s Studio & Camera Center Ltd, Freeport, Grand Bahama, W.I. Distributor: Printer: International Graphics, Hollywood, Florida Process: Photographer: Year: 1973 Series: 31600

View More Bahamas Philately: International Graphics (31600 Series)

In 1973, Rock Sound Club & Cottages was closed indefinitely. It reopened the same year but was rebranded as Cotton Bay – A Beach, Golf and Tennis Resort. References Annual Report (1973) – Bahamas Ministry of Tourism

View More Bahamas Philately: Cotton Bay – A Beach, Golf and Tennis Resort

Winding Bay Beach Cottages were located at Winding Bay. Originally, the cottages were part of Rock Sound Club and Beach Cottages but were rebranded in 1973.

View More Bahamas Philately: Winding Bay Beach Cottages

Details Publisher: Calypso Distributors Ltd, P. O. Box 6220, M. S., Nassau, Bahamas Distributor: Printer: Colorpicture, Boston Process: Plastichrome Photographer:  Year: 1973 Series: x110800

View More Bahamas Philately: Calypso Distributors Ltd (×110800 Series)