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Today in History: November 11

On this day in 1897, the Haynes Library in Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, officially opened under the leadership of Governor William Frederick Haynes-Smith.

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November 11, 2024

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On this day in Bahamian history:

1897: The Haynes Library Opens in Eleuthera
On this day in 1897, the Haynes Library in Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, officially opened under the leadership of Governor William Frederick Haynes-Smith.
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1918: The End of World War I
Today marks Armistice Day, the end of the First World War in 1918. Though far from the battlefields, Bahamians contributed to the war effort by joining the British West Indies Regiment, with the first recruits famously known as “The Gallant Thirty.” Over 486 Bahamians served, supporting the British Empire’s efforts.

1967: The Bahamas Observer Advocates Independence
On November 11, 1967, The Bahamas Observer published discussions on the issue of Bahamian independence. This topic continued to gain momentum and ultimately shaped the nation’s path to independence in July 1973.

2019: Theft of Hurricane Dorian Relief Supplies
In 2019, thieves stole 12 pallets of food collected by Project Hope Caribbean for Hurricane Dorian relief. Bahamas Harvest Church, which facilitated the relief effort, appealed for the food’s return, hoping it would reach those in need.

Erika Moxey – Chief Operations Manager, Bahamas Harvest “No condemnation. Again, I’m hoping it was done out of need and not out of greed. Yeah, and so, whatever it is if you have it please distribute it to the persons that need it.”