National Heroes
He was elected into the House of Assembly in 1925.
Who is Sir Roland Symonette
1st Friday in June
What is Labour Day
A versatile athlete who has represented the Bahamas nationally and internationally in softball, volleyball, and track & field. Additionally, she served as Minister of National Security
Who is Cynthia "Mother" Pratt
It is the birth place of the former Prime Minister of the Bahamas whose initials are H. A. I.
What is Abaco
Also known as chicken foot, this plant has leaves in groups of five and produces a white flower.
What is Five finger
She was the first woman ever to sit as a Member of Parliament in the Bahamas.
Who is the Honorable Janet Bostwick
26th day of the 12th month
What is Boxing Day
She made it very clear that "the opposition will have its say but the government will have its way."
Who is the Honorable Italia Johnson
It is known for Crab Fest.
What is Andros
It is a plant bearing very small and hot oblong fruits and its remedy is for lack of appetite, blisters and palate trouble,
What is Bird Pepper
He began his song writing career in 1938, and his legacy lives on with "March On Bahama Land."
Who is Timothy Gibson
The date when the Bahamas gained independence
What is July 10th, 1973
She is the widow of the late E. Clement Bethel.
Who is Keva Bethel
The peculiar name of this island is believed to have originated from the infamous pirate AArthur Catt.
What is Cat Island
This prickly edged plant is well known for its medicinal attributes and it grows year round.
What is Aloe
He designed the Bahamian Flag.
Who is Rev Dr. Hervis Bain II
This religious holiday has to do with the Holy Spirit/Pentecost
What is Whit Monday
Her maiden name is McKenzie and she was honoured for her own contributions by the late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, being named a Dame Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael & St. George.
Who is Dame Marguerite Pindling
This island is the Greek word for "freedom".
What is Eleuthera
What are Mangroves
He tossed the Speaker's hourglass through the window of the House of Assembly.
Who is Sir Milo Butler
This holiday surrounds the resurrection of Christ
What is Easter
She is the first female Bahamian deacon and priest in the Anglican Diocese of the Bahamas and the Turks & Caicos Islands.
Who is the Rev'd Angela Bosfield Palacious
Its chain of 365 islands, one for each day of the year, is famous for having swimming pigs.
What is Exuma
Known to treat fever and grows in thick, dense clumps. Its leaves are long and thin and it has a citrus scent.
What is Fever Grass or Lemon Grass