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Today in History: October 22
In 1872, twelve people were rescued after the steamer Missouri caught fire about 25 miles from Abaco.
THE BAHAMAS – In 1872, twelve people were rescued after the steamer Missouri caught fire about 25 miles from Abaco. The fire began in the ship’s pantry and spread rapidly, forcing passengers and crew to jump into the sea. Among the victims were Fred and Richard Cleveland, brothers of future U.S. President Grover Cleveland. Both perished, along with 84 others. The survivors were taken to Nassau after landing on Abaco.
In 1985, the eighth Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) opened in Nassau, hosted by Prime Minister Lynden Pindling. The meeting resulted in the signing of the Nassau Accord, calling for an end to apartheid in South Africa and urging negotiations with the black majority. The Commonwealth also established an eminent persons group to further investigate the issue and offer recommendations.
In 2017, Philip Davis was elected leader of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) during the party’s 53rd national convention, succeeding Perry Christie after the PLP suffered its worst defeat in history. Davis had previously served as Christie’s deputy and interim leader.
In 2021, former Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis announced that he would not seek leadership of the Free National Movement (FNM) at the upcoming convention.
Michael Pintard, MP for Marco City, later emerged as the new leader and currently serves as the leader of the opposition.
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Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Possession of Assault Rifle, Ammunition
Man Accused of Recording Sexual Act With Minor Granted Bail
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Judge Rules Five Family Island Admins Were Unlawfully Redeployed in 2021
Man Acquitted of 2024 Downtown Nassau Armed Robbery
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“It Would Not Make Another Newspaper Cycle”
Govt. Predicts Fiscal Surplus Despite $342.4M Deficit for First Half of the Fiscal Year
“I Feel That the Caribbean Countries All Feel a Moral Obligation to Assist Cuba”
Marines on High Alert With Rising Tensions in the Region
Senate President: “The Downward Trend Is Good, But There’s Still Work To Do”
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Court15 hours agoWoman Charged After Allegedly Threatening to Shoot Landlord
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Court15 hours agoMan Sentenced to 15 Years for Possession of Assault Rifle, Ammunition
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Court2 days agoMan Accused of Recording Sexual Act With Minor Granted Bail
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