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Governor's Harbour

Minister of State for Legal Affairs and Member of Parliament for Central and South Eleuthera the Hon. Damien Gomez is greeted upon arrival at Governor's Harbour Airport by Charles King, Administrator for Central Eleuthera. (BIS Photo / Raymond A. Bethel)

The raising of the 40th Anniversary Independence Flag was held June 14 in Governor's Harbour, Eleuthera. Pictured from left: Lawrence Griffin, Petty Officer Gladstone Moss, RBDF; Constable 3144 Knowles, RBPF; and Kristina Knowles, Valedictorian Central Eleuthera High School. (BIS Photo / Raymond A. Bethel)

Malika Fox (far right) of Central Eleuthera High School sings the National Anthem at the 40th Anniversary Independence flag raising ceremony in Governor's Harbour, Eleuthera, June 14 . (BIS Photo /Raymond A. Bethel)

Rock Sound

Commonwealth of The Bahamas 40th Anniversary Independence Celebration Flag Raising Ceremony, was held in Rock Sound, Eleuthera on Friday morning, June 14, 2013, at Rock Sound International Airport. Photo show the Hon. Damien Gomez, MP Minister of State in the Ministry of Legal Affairs, being greeted by Government Officials (here speaking with Immigration Officer Shemah Saunders-Darling) upon arrival at the airport. Also pictured are Margaret Symonette, Administrator South Eleuthera and Police Constable, 3144 Knowles. (BIS Photo / Raymond A. Bethel)

The Bahamas 40th Anniversary Independence Celebration Flag Raising Ceremony, was held in Rock Sound, Eleuthera, June 14, at Rock Sound International Airport. Pictured from left: Breon Leary, Minister Gomez, Administrator Margret Symonette and Police Inspector Rolle, O/C Rock Sound. (BIS Photo/Raymond A. Bethel)

The Bahamas 40th Anniversary Independence Celebration Flag Raising Ceremony was held in Rock Sound, Eleuthera, June 14, at Rock Sound International Airport. Pictured from left: Breon Leary (lower Flag); Petty Officer Gladstone Moss, RBDF; Constable 3144 Knowles, RBPF; and Junior Minister of Tourism, Island of Eleuthera, Ryan Rolle (hoisting flag). (BIS Photo / Raymond A. Bethel)

Minister of State for Legal Affairs and MP for Central and South Eleuthera Damien Gomez presents the flag to former MP for South Eleuthera and former Speaker of the House Assembly, the Hon. Oswald Ingraham. (BIS Photo/Raymond A. Bethel)

San Salvador

Administrator for San Salvador/Rum Cay District, Harvey Roberts J.P. introduces the Rev. Sebastian Campbell at the San Salvador Airport during the Flag-raising ceremony, June 17. (BIS Photo/Raymond A. Bethel)

Administrator for Rum Cay and San Salvador, Harvey Roberts, addresses residents and visitors gathered at the San Salvador International Airport, June 17, for the 40th Anniversary Independence Flag-raising ceremony. (BIS Photo / Raymond A. Bethel)

Idel Jones (glasses), a 96-year-old great grand mother is assisted by her daughter Brendellee in hoisting the flag, June 17, during the flag-raising ceremony in San Salvador. (BIS Photo / Raymond A. Bethel)

Administrator for San Salvador/Rum Cay District, Harvey Roberts, receives the flag from Constable 3144 Knowles, RBPF, during the 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising ceremony, June 17 at the San Salvador International Airport. Also pictured is Rev. Sebastian Campbell. (BIS Photo /Raymond A. Bethel)

Colour Party Constable 3144 Knowles, RBPF (far left) and Petty Officer Moss, RBDF pose with Idell Jones, 97, and Brendalee Jones, who assisted with raising the flag, June 17, at the San Salvador International Airport. (BIS Photo/ Raymond A. Bethel)

Chief Counsellor, Clifford Fernander; Pastor Mavis Major; Airport Manager, Pedro Williams and Administrator, Harvey Roberts, are pictured with the flag after the ceremony, June 17, at the San Salvador International Airport. (BIS Photo/ Raymond A. Bethel)

Mayaguana

Committee member for the 40th Independence Anniversary, the Rev Sebastian Campbell (black suit), speaks to residents at the airport in Mayaguana, during the flag-raising ceremony, June 17. (BIS Photo/Raymond A. Bethel)

The flag for the 40th Independence Anniversary was raised in Mayaguana June 17 on its journey throughout the islands. Pictured from left: Huel Williamson; Petty Officer Moss, RBDF; Constable 3144 Knowles, RBPF and Ferleisa Johnson, an 11th Grade student. (BIS Photo/Raymond A. Bethel)

Constable 3144 Knowles, RBPF, presents the flag to Tanya Rolle of the Mayaguana Administrator's Office during the June 17 flag-raising ceremony at the Mayaguana Airport. (BIS Photo / Raymond A. Bethel)

Tanya Rolle, Clerk in the Mayaguana Administrator's Office, presents flag to Commission member Rev. Sebastian Campbell during ceremony at the Mayaguana Airport, June 17. (BIS Photo/Raymond A. Bethel)

Acting Principal of Abraham's Bay High School, Brian Williams, as the Master of Ceremony for the 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising at Mayaguana Airport, June 17. (BIS Photo/Raymond A. Bethel)

Exuma Flag Raising

A member of the 40th Independence Secretariat Commission, Archdeacon Sebastian Campbell, left, is greeted on arrival at the Moss Town International Airport by Anthony Moss, M. P. for Exuma. Also pictured is the Island's Administrator, Theophilus Cox. (BIS Photo / Raymond A. Bethel)

Exuma Folk Art Company performs at the ceremony for the 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising at the Moss Town International Airport, June 17. (BIS Photo / Raymond A. Bethel)

The flag is raised at the Moss Town International Airport, July 17, to mark the 40th Independence Anniversary. Raising the flag is Danelle Rolle and it was lowered by Rev. Dr. Ivan Clarke. (BIS Photo/Raymond A. Bethel)

Pictured from left: Petty Officer Moss, RBDF; Administrator, Theophiius Cox; Anthony Moss, M.P. Exuma; and Constable 3144 Knowles, RBPF. (BIS Photo / Raymond A. Bethel)

Cat Island Flag Raising

The 40th Independence Anniversary flag party being greeted upon arrival at New Bight, Cat Island Airport. National Independence Secretariat Commission member Dr. Linda Moxey-Brown speaks with ASP Jeffrey Darling, O/C Cat Island.

Rev. Henry Pratt prays for Cat Island during the 40th Independence Anniversary flag-raising ceremony at New Bight, Cat Island Airport

Ashley Rolle, an 11th grade student reads the symbolism of the flag during the 40th Independence Anniversary flag-raising ceremony at New Bight, Cat Island Airport.

Colour Party Constable 3144 Knowles, RBPF and Petty Officer Moss, RBDF, taking the flag to the flag pole during the 40th Independence Anniversary flag-raising ceremony at New Bight, Cat Island Airport.

The flag is being hoisted by Ashley Rolle, an 11th grade student at Old Bight High School, during the 40th Independence Anniversary flag-raising ceremony at New Bight, Cat Island Airport. Willard Cleare, left, assists with the unfolding.

Colour party presenting the flag to Cat Island Administrator, Jackson McIntosh, who would pass it to Dr. Linda Moxey-Brown, one of the National Independence Secretariat Commission members.

Pictured from left: Constable 3144 Knowles, Willard Cleare, Ashley Rolle, Dr. Linda Moxey-Brown and Petty Officer Moss.

Rum Cay Flag Raising

Administrator for San Salvador and Rum Cay, Harvey Roberts, greets Dr. Linda Moxey-Brown, National Independence Secretariat Commission member upon her arrival at Rum Cay Airport, June 21, for the 40th Anniversary Independence Flag-raising ceremony.

Administrator Harvy Roberts introducing Dr. Moxey-Brown to Police Inspector, Victor Wells O/C, on arrival at the Rum Cay Airport, June 21, for the 40th Anniversary Independence Flag-raising ceremony. Also pictured at left is Sargent 1731 Charles Edden.

Kirklyn Knowles, 9, at right, hoists the flag June 21 at the Rum Cay Airport for the 40th Anniversary Independence Flag-raising ceremony. At left is Petrona Major, 79, retired Principal Officer at Her Majesty's Prisons, who lowered the flag. (BIS Photo /Raymond A. Bethel)

Rum Cay Island Administrator Harvy Roberts returns the flag to National Secretariat Commission member Dr. Linda Moxey-Brown at the Rum Cay Airport, June 21, for its continued journey around the country. (BIS Photo /Raymond A. Bethel)

Royal Bahamas Defence Force Petty Officer Moss presents Rum Cay Island Administrator Harvey Roberts with the flag after it was lowered by 97-years-old Petrona Major, retired Principal Officer HM Prisons. (BIS Photos/Raymond A. Bethel)

North Eleuthera Flag Raising

Constable 3144 Knowles briefs Gordon Cash and Derek Elden on hoisting and lowering the flag for the 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony at the North Eleuthera International Airport. Pictured at right is Petty Officer Moss. (BIS Photos/ Raymond A. Bethel)

Jennifer Ward, Deputy Chairperson of the North Eleuthera District Independence Cultural Committee is at the lectern as moderator for the the 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony at the North Eleuthera International Airport. (BIS Photo/Raymond A. Bethel)

National Independence Commission member Ronnie Armbrister giving remarks during the 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony at the North Eleuthera International Airport. (BIS Photo/Raymond A. Bethel)

The flag is being hoisted by Gordon Cash (right). and lowered by Derek Elden (left), during the recent 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony at the North Eleuthera International Airport. (BIS Photo/Raymond A. Bethel)

Brothers Javon and Raymond Ward playing the National Anthem during the recent 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony at the North Eleuthera International Airport. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Island Administrator Jolton Johnson hands the flag to National Independence Commission member Ronnie Armbrister, following the ceremonies at the North Eleuthera International Airport. (BIS Photo/Raymond A. Bethel)

Spanish Wells Flag Raising

Residents who participated in the 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising Ceremony are pictured with the Colour Guard at the Spanish Wells All Age School. From left: Constable 3144 Knowles, Dr. Philip Pinder (lowered flag), Pastor Kenny Roberts (hoisted flag), Abner Pinder and Petty Officer Moss. (BIS Photo/Raymond A. Bethel)

Island Administrator Jolton Johnson giving remarks during the recent 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising Ceremony at the Spanish Wells All Age School. (BIS Photo/Raymond A. Bethel)

National Independence Commission member Ronnie Armbrister giving remarks during the 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony at the Spanish Wells All Age School. (BIS Photo/Raymond A. Bethel)

Pastor Kenny Roberts leads the responsive prayer for the island and the nation during the recent 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising Ceremony at the Spanish Wells All Age School. (BIS Photo/Raymond A. Bethel)

Symbolism of the Bahamian Flag being read by Dr. Philip Pinder during the recent 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising Ceremony at the Spanish Wells All Age School. (BIS Photo/Raymond A. Bethel).

The flag is hoisted by Pastor Kenny Pinder (second from right), during the recent 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising Ceremony at the Spanish Wells All Age School. Also pictured from left: Constable 3144 Knowles, Petty Officer Moss, and Dr. Philip Pinder at right. (BIS Photo/Raymond A. Bethel)

Courtney Newbold (student) leads in the singing of the National Anthem during the recent 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising Ceremony at the Spanish Wells All Age School. (BIS Photo/Raymond A. Bethel)

Petty Officer Moss, RBDF, presents flag to Island Administrator Jolton Johnson at the recent 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising Ceremony at the Spanish Wells All Age School. (BIS Photo/Raymond A. Bethel)

Grand Cay Flag Raising

National Independence Commission member, Canon Sebastian Campbell, passes the flag to the colour party Constable 3144 Knowles and Petty Officer Moss, upon arrival at Walker's Cay, Abaco, en route to Grand Cay.

From left are Lt. Commander M. Evans, National Independence Commission member, Canon Sebastian Campbell; Petty Officer Moss, Constable 3144 Knowles, L/S Lightfoot, P/O M. Rolle.

Symbolism of The National Pledge being read by Sharease Rolle at the 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising ceremony in Grand Cay, Abaco, June 25.

Canon Sebastian Campbell, National Independence Commission member brings remarks during the 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising ceremony in Grand Cay, Abaco, June 25.

The National Independence Commission continued the flag-raising ceremonies through the islands June 25 in Grand Cay, Abaco. Pictured from left: Senior Citizen Vera Heild, 84, lowering flag; Constable 3144 Knowles, Petty Officer Moss, and 7-year-old student Sheen Saunders Jr., hoisting flag.

Petty Officer Moss presents the flag to Chief Councillor Roosevelt Curry, following the 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising ceremony in Grand Cay, Abaco, June 25.

National Independence Commission member Canon Sebastian Campbell receives the flag from Chief Councillor Roosevelt Curry.

Treasure Cay Flag Raising

National Independence Commission member, Canon Sebastian Campbell, being greeted by Administrator for Northern Abaco, Neil Campbell, upon arrival at Treasure Cay Airport June 26 for the 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony.

Royal Bahamas Defence Force Cadets Berthony McDermott and Calvin Saunders hoist the flag June 26 in Treasure Cay, Abaco, for the 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony.

National Independence Commission member, Canon Sebastian Campbell, giving remarks during the 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony, June 26 in Treasure Cay, Abaco.

Royal Bahamas Defence Force Petty Officer Moss presents Administrator for Northern Abaco Neil Campbell with the flag after it was lowered by Edward LaRoda, who then presented it to National Independence Commission member, Canon Sebastian Campbell, for the next leg in the islands journey.

Administrator for Northern Abaco Neil Campbell gives remarks during the 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony in Treasure Cay, June 26.

Assistant Administrator for Northern Abaco, Stephen Wilson, gives the vote of thanks at the 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony, June 26 in Treasure Cay, Abaco.

Green Turtle Cay Flag Raising

National Independence Commission member, Canon Sebastian Campbell, giving remarks during the recent 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony in Green Turtle Cay, North Abaco. (BIS Photo/Raymond A. Bethel)

Percival Roberts reads the National Prayer during the recent 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony in Green Turtle Cay, North Abaco. (BIS Photo/Raymond A. Bethel)

Alexandria Sawyer reads the Symbolism of the Flag during the recent 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony in Green Turtle Cay, North Abaco. (BIS Photo/Raymond A. Bethel)

Royal Bahamas Defence Force Cadet James Saunders, left, hoists the flag at the recent 40th Independence Anniversary flag-raising ceremony in Green Turtle Cay, North Abaco. At right is Ronald North who lowered the flag. (BIS Photo/Raymond A. Bethel)

Colour Party Gladstone Moss, RBDF (left), and Constable 3144 Gilbert Knowles, RBPF, arrives with the flag for the recent 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony in Green Turtle Cay, North Abaco. (BIS Photo/Raymond A. Bethel)

Island Administrator Neil Campbell receives the flag from Petty Officer Gladstone Moss. Also pictured is Constable 3144 Gilbert Knowles. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Pictured from left prior to the flag being raised in Green Turtle Cay, North Abaco: Constable 3144 Gilbert Knowles, RBPF; Cadet James Saunders, RBDF; Ronald North; and Petty Officer Gladstone Moss, RBDF. (BIS Photo/Raymond A. Bethel)

Marsh Harbour Flag Raising

National Independence Commission member, Canon Sebastian Campbell, conversing with Pastor Silbert Mills, owner of Radio Abaco and the Bahamas Cristian Network, during the recent 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony in Marsh Harbour, Abaco. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Talaiyah Pinder, of Central Abaco Primary School, read a poem, during the recent 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony in Marsh Harbour, Abaco. Pictured in the background is Master of Ceremonies, Leroy Thompson. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Three-year-old Jonathan Black, of St. Frances-de-Sales School, reads the Scripture during the recent 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony in Marsh Harbour, Abaco. Psalm 33:12 "Blessed is the Lord whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

District Education Officer, Leslie Rolle, reads the Symbolism of the flag, during the recent 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony in Marsh Harbour, Abaco. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

National Independence Commission member, Canon Sebastian Campbell, brings remarks, during the recent 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony in Marsh Harbour, Abaco. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Senior Administrator for Central Abaco, Preston Cunningham, giving remarks, during the recent 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony in Marsh Harbour, Abaco. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

The flag is being hoisted by Joshua Bobins, at left. Bishop Lernis Cornish holding the flag as it unfolds and then lowers it after the National Anthem and the Pledge. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Senior Administrator for Central Abaco, Preston Cunningham, receives the flag from Petty Officer Gladstone Moss, RBDF. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Senior Administrator for Central Abaco, Preston Cunningham, hands the flag to National Independence Commission member, Canon Sebastian Campbell, for next leg of the journey through the Islands of The Bahamas.

Pictured from left: Royal Bahamas Defence Force Petty Officer, Gladstone Moss; Senior Administrator Preston Cunningham, holding flag; Police Superintendent Noel Curry, Officer in Charge of Abaco District; and Constable 3144 Gilbert Knowles, Royal Bahamas Police Force. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Moore's Island Flag Raising

Pastor Preston Knowles prays for Moore's Island and The Commonwealth of The Bahamas during the recent 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony in Moore's Island, Abaco. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel).

During the recent 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony in Moore's Island, Abaco. Delon Hunt reads the Symbolism of the Flag. Standing in background is moderator Minister Alvin Laing. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Senior Administrator for Central Abaco, Preston Cunningham, gives remarks during the recent 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony in Moore's Island, Abaco. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel).

Vascille Stuart (left) hoists the flag in Moore's Island, Abaco during the recent 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony, while Jonathan Dean holding flag as it unfolds (right), later lowered it. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Royal Bahamas Police Force Officer 3051 Oliver leads the singing of the National Anthem, during the recent 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony in Moore's Island, Abaco. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel).

The flag being handed to Senior Administrator Preston Cunningham accepts the flag from the Colour Party, Constable 3144 Gilbert Knowles for its journey to Great Harbour Cay. Also pictured is Royal Bahamas Defence Force Petty Officer, Gladstone Moss. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Pictured from left: Royal Bahamas Police Force Officer 3144 Gilbert Knowles, (colour party); Delon Hunt (symbolism of flag), Officer 3051 Oliver (National Anthem) and Royal Bahamas Defence Force Petty Officer, Gladstone Moss. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Participants in the recent 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony in Moore's Island, Abaco, pictured from left: Constable 3144 Knowles, RBPF; Sergeant 2098 Mullings, RBPF; Senior Administrator Preston Cunningham; Dinnea Chairperson; and Petty Officer Moss,. RBDF. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel).

Berry Islands Flag Raising

The Rev. Don Haynes prays for Great Harbour Cay, The Berry Islands and The Commonwealth of The Bahamas during the recently held 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony at Great Harbour Cay International Airport. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Chief Councillor Lawrence Rolle (at lectern centre) gives the welcoming address at the Great Harbour Cay International Airport to participants in the recently held 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Angel Mackey, Junior Councillor, reads the Symbolism of the Bahamian Flag during the recently held 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony at Great Harbour Cay International Airport. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Brandy Dean (at left) hoists the flag during the recently held 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony at Great Harbour Cay International Airport. Holding the flag as it unfolds is David Dean. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Olivia Swain (at lectern) leads in the singing of the National Anthem during the recently held 40th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony at Great Harbour Cay International Airport. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel).

Chief Councillor Lawrence Rolle receives the flag from member of Colour Party Constable 3144 Gilbert Knowles, RBPF. Pictured at left is Petty Officer Gladstone Moss, RBDF. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Pictured from left: Petty Officer Gladstone Moss, RBDF; Chief Councillor Berry Islands, Lawrence Rolle; David Dean, Brandy Dean, and Constable 3144 Gilbert Knowles, RBPF. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Farmer's Cay Flag Raising

Shirley Nixon (with mic) prays for the island and the nation during the recent 40th Independence Anniversary Flag Raising Ceremony at Farmer's Cay Airport.

National Independence Commission member, Dr. Linda Moxey-Brown gives remarks during the recent 40th Independence Anniversary Flag Raising Ceremony at Farmer's Cay Airport.

Lynette Bain (with mic) reads the symbolism of the flag during the recent 40th Independence Anniversary Flag Raising Ceremony at Farmer's Cay Airport.

Police Constable 3144 Gilbert Knowles and Royal Bahamas Defence Force Petty Officer Gladstone Moss ready the flag for Juwan Rolle, left, who hoisted it Rosewell Nixon, JP, who lowered it.

Royal Bahamas Defence Force Petty Officer Gladstone Moss presents the flag to Alfred Rolle, Chief Councillor for the District, during the recent 40th Independence Anniversary Flag Raising Ceremony at Farmers Cay Airport.

Alfred Rolle, Chief Councillor for the District of Farmers Cay, passing the flag to National Independence Commission member, Dr. Linda Moxey-Brown, for the trip to Staniel Cay.

Residents sing the Little Farmers Cay song, written by Diane H. Parker, during the recent 40th Independence Anniversary Flag Raising Ceremony at Farmers Cay Airport.

Colour Party, Royal Bahamas Defence Force Petty Officer Gladstone Moss and Constable 3144 Gilbert Knowles, Royal Bahamas Police Force, follow along with residents in singing the Farmers Cay Song, during the recent 40th Independence Anniversary Flag Raising Ceremony at Farmers Cay Airport.

Terry Bain (with mic) explains the symbolism of the the Flag Of Farmers Cay. Also pictured holding flag are National Independence Commission member, Dr. Linda Moxey-Brown and Chief Councillor Alfred Rolle.

Black Point Flag Raising

Constable 3225 Turnquest greets National Independence Commission member, Dr. Linda Moxey-Brown as she and the team taking the flag around The Bahamas arrive in Black Point, Exuma.

Rev. Lawrence Adderley prays for Black Point and the Commonwealth of The Bahamas during the recent 40th Independence Anniversary Flag Raising Ceremony.

National Independence Commission member, Dr. Linda Moxey-Brown, bringing remarks during the recent 40th Independence Anniversary Flag Raising Ceremony.

Royal Bahamas Defence Force Petty Officer Gladstone Moss handing over the flag to Rev. Lawrence Adderley, following the Black Point 40th Independence Anniversary Flag Raising Ceremony.

Rev. Lawrence Adderley and National Independence Commission member, Dr. Linda Moxey-Brown.

Pictured from left: Royal Bahamas Police Force Constable 3144 Gilbert Knowles; National Independence Commission member, Dr. Linda Moxey-Brown; Gregory Rolle, Bertram Brown, Dianne Smith, Rev. Lawrence and Lilith Adderley, and Royal Bahamas Defence Force Petty Officer Gladstone Moss.

Myrtle Black and 5-year-old Mark Stubbs (holding flag) are pictured with colour party for the 40th Independence Anniversary Flag Raising Ceremonies in the Family Islands, Police Constable 3144 Gilbert Knowles and Defence Force Petty Officer Gladstone Moss.

Long Cay Flag Raising

Co-chairperson of the Secretariat for the 40th Independence Anniversary Celebration, Charles Carter, presents the flag to Colour Party members Constable 3144 Gilbert Knowles, RBPF and Petty Officer Gladstone Moss, upon arrival at Crooked Island's Colonel Hill Airport. It was then taken by speed boat to Fortune Island, Long Cay, for the flag-raising ceremony. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

The speed boat transporting the flag and the colour party to Fortune Island, Long Cay, for the 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising Celebration. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Co-chairperson of the Secretariat for the 40th Independence Anniversary Celebration, Charles Carter, converses with Sergeant 1253 Bain in the yard at St David's Anglican Church, Fortune Island, Long Cay. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Colour Party for the 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising Celebration Constable 3144 Gilbert Knowles and Petty Officer Gladstone Moss are pictured with the flag in the church yard of St. David's Anglican Church, where some tombstones date back to the 1800s. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

The Administrator for Crooked Island and Long Cay District, Louis Samuel, (at lectern) moderates the proceedings for the 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising Celebration in Fortune Island, Long Cay. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Presentation of the national symbols is recited in a poem by Isha Daxon, a student of the Ulric H. Ferguson Primary School, during the 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising Celebration in Fortune Island, Long Cay. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Bruce Knowles, 86, performs a rendition of his original material while playing the guitar, during the 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising Celebration in Fortune Island, Long Cay. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Co-chairperson of the Secretariat for the 40th Independence Anniversary Celebration, Charles Carter, giving remarks during the recent 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising Celebration in Fortune Island, Long Cay. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

The Colour Party gives instructions to Isha Daxon, left, who will hoist and and Daniel Leadon, right, who will lower the flag during the 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising Celebration in Fortune Island, Long Cay. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Isha Daxon, left, a student at Ulric H. Ferguson Primary School hoisting the flag. Daniel Leadon, holding it as it unfolds, would lower it after the presentations of the National Anthem and the Pledge. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Leonardo Gibson, Sheniqua Moss and Kirktheo McKinney perform the National Anthem with Sergeant 1253 Bain conducting, during the 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising Celebration in Fortune Island, Long Cay. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Petty Officer Moss assists with ensuring the flag does not touch the ground, as it is lowered by Daniel Leadon (striped shirt), at the 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising Celebration in Fortune Island, Long Cay. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Royal Bahamas Defence Force Petty Officer Gladstone Moss presents flag to the Administrator for Crooked Island and Long Cay District, Louis Samuel, following the 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising Celebration in Fortune Island, Long Cay. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Congo Town Flag Raising

Bradley Armbrister, Administrator for the South Andros District and Rev. James Pratt, Chief Councillor, meet the Colour Party upon arrival at the Congo Town International Airport, South Andros, for the 40th Independence Anniversary flag-raising ceremony. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Getting coached on hoisting the flag, 11-year-old Maya Miller listens intently to Rev. James Pratt, Chief Councillor and Pastor Fairdale Smith, prior to the 40th Independence Anniversary flag-raising ceremony in Congo Town, South Andros. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Pastor Fairdale Smith gives the invocation to get the proceedings started for the recent 40th Independence Anniversary flag-raising ceremony in Congo Town, South Andros. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Following the invocation by Pastor Fairdale Smith to get the proceedings started for the recent 40th Independence Anniversary flag-raising ceremony in Congo Town, South Andros, the residents sang "To God Be The Glory." (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Mary Pratt dresses up in flag colours to express her pride in being Bahamian. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Everyone stand at attenuating while singings the National Anthem the recent 40th Independence Anniversary flag-raising ceremony at Congo Town Airport, South Andros. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Colour Party Petty Officer Gladstone Moss, RBDF, and Constable 3144 Gilbert Knowles hand over the flag to Administrator Bradley Armbrister for the journey to Mangrove Cay. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Pictured from left: Petty Officer Gladstone Moss, RBDF; Administrator, Bradley Armbrister; Maya Miller, hoisted the flag; Roeswell Forbes, lowered the flag; Rev. James Pratt, Chief Councillor; and Constable 3144 Gilbert Knowles, RBPF. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Mangrove Cay Flag Raising

Terryann Moxey, moderator for the 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising Celebration in Mangrove Cay, Andros, stands at lectern. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Andy Bowleg, Chief Councillor for the South Andros District, with the welcoming address for the 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising Celebration in Mangrove Cay, Andros. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

The colour party of Constable 3144 Gilbert Knowles and Petty Officer Gladstone Moss stand at attention as Lendera Jones, left, hoists the flag, which was lowered by Ralph Moxey, right. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel

Three-year-old Ayrlana Thompson steps out front in her Bahamian colours as Petty Officer Gladstone Moss and Constable 3144 Gilbert Knowles prepare the flag for the next stop in its journey through the islands to celebrate The Bahamas' 40th anniversary of independence. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Royal Bahamas Police Force Constable 3144 Gilbert Knowles presents the flag to Andy Bowleg, South Andros Chief Councillor, for the 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising ceremony in Mangrove Cay. Also pictured is Royal Bahamas Defence Force Petty Officer Gladstone Moss. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Rev. Moses Pennerman gives the Benediction to close the 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising ceremony in Mangrove Cay, Andros. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Fresh Creek Flag Raising

Administrator for the Central Andros District, Cleola Pinder, listens to Royal Bahamas Defence Force Petty Officer, Gladstone Moss and Royal Bahamas Police Force Constable 3144 Gilbert Knowles, the Colour Party for the the 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising Celebrations. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Prayer by Bishop Samuel Mackey prays for the nation during the recent 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising Celebrations in Fresh Creek, Andros. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Royal Bahamas Police Force Constable 3144 Gilbert Knowles and Royal Bahamas Defence Force Petty Officer, Gladstone Moss, stand witness as Lamoune Rolle, right, hoists the flag which will be lowered by Catechist Adline Wilson, at left, holding flag. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Kathy Newton (with mic) leads in the singing of the National Anthem, during the recent 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising Celebrations in Fresh Creek, Andros. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Administrator for the Central Andros District, Cleola Pinder, accepts the flag from Constable 3144 Gilbert Knowles following the recent 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising Celebrations in Fresh Creek, Andros. Also pictured is Petty Officer Gladstone Moss RBDF. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

North Andros Flag Raising

Senior Deputy Administrator for North Andros and Berry Islands, Ivan Ferguson, greets Petty Officer Gladstone Moss, a member of the colour party upon arrival at San Andros Airport, for the 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising ceremony. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

The Senior Deputy Administrator for North Andros and Berry Islands, Ivan Ferguson, welcomes participants for the 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising ceremony at the San Andros Airport. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Rev Dr. Philip Campbell prays for the island of Andros and the nation of The Bahamas to begin the 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising ceremony at San Andros Airport. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Hoisting the flag for the the 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising ceremony at San Andros Airport is Angel Pratt, Head Girl, Nicoll's Town Primary School and at far right is Rev. Basil Strachan, who lowered it. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Royal Bahamas Police Force Constable 3144 Gilbert Knowles, handing over the flag to Vanda Rahming, Chief Councillor for North Andros. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)