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Today in History: April 12

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – On this day in Bahamian in 2021, stalls and boats were destroyed on Potter’s Cay following an early morning blaze at the popular locals and tourists hub.

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3 years ago

April 12, 2023

Megan Shepherd

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS – On this day in Bahamian history in 1695 – Charles Towne in New Providence was officially laid out and renamed Nassau by Proprietary Governor Nicholas Trott.

The historical society notes the town was renamed in honour of King William III of England, who was also Prince of Dutch house of Orange‐Nassau.

Then in 1903, Timothy Gibson was born in Savannah Sound, Eleuthera.

Gibson was a composer, songwriter and educator and is best known for composing “March On, Bahamaland” – the national anthem of The Bahamas.

April 12th, 2012 developers of the billion dollar Baha Mar property on Cable Beach announced the completion of piling, setting the 30 foot deep foundation for the four mega hotel structures.

Finally on this day in 2021, stalls and boats were destroyed on Potter’s Cay following an early morning blaze at the popular locals and tourists hub.

Firefighters were on the scene shortly before midnight, as buildings on the eastern side of the dock were engulfed as smoke billowed across Paradise Island bridge.