NASSAU, Bahamas — The Office of the Prime Minister posted this collection of photos on Facebook on Monday, July 3, 2023, and we decided to share some of them with readers of BAHAMAS CHRONICLE, which has a huge following among the Bahamian diaspora across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom as well as in The Bahamas and the wider Caribbean. They were posted with the following narrative:
The Bahamas’ Golden Jubilee Independence celebrations continue on with the traditional “Beat Retreat” event, a vibrant homage to our history and military spirit. Drums, once used for battlefield communication, symbolized the end of the working day and the beginning of Guard Mounting. Today, with spectacular brass bands and military ensembles, it’s a colorful spectacle of significance that fills the hearts of all armed forces and celebrates our 50th Independence!
