National

Today In History: January 19

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – On this day in Bahamian history, in 1852 the historic Gregory Arch was officially opened on Farm Road which is now named Market Street.

Published

2 years ago

January 19, 2023

Our News

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – On this day in Bahamian history in 1852 the historic Gregory Arch was officially opened on Farm Road which is now named Market Street, in Nassau.

The street was named Farm Road at the time, as it was the principal route for bringing produce to the market.

Built during the governorship of John Gregory, the arch was built to give residents coming from Grant’s Town easier access to the town of Nassau.

Then in 1959 Dr. Doris Johnson led a demonstration to Parliament to give a pivotal speech to members of the House of Assembly on the moral right of women to vote.

The event was considered a turning point in the road to achieving suffrage which finally came in 1962.

Her efforts and that of the many other women involved in the movement during the country’s colonial era, continues to be recognized today!

And finally on this day in 1960 Mary Frances Moseley, editor of the Nassau Guardian who was born in Nassau, died at the age of 81.

Founded by her grandfather Edwin Charles Moseley in 1844, Moseley assumed responsibilities as editor in 1904 following the death of her father becoming the publication’s fourth editor.

Three years later Moseley became owner. 45 years later she sold the paper in 1952 and continued to serve as an advisor.