The post-independence years have been a mix of triumph and challenge. Pindling, known as the "Black Moses," ruled for 25 years, but his later years were marred by allegations of corruption and ties to drug trafficking—the Bahamas became a major transshipment point for Colombian cocaine bound for the US. In 1992, voters turned to the Free National Movement (FNM) under Hubert Ingraham, who cleaned up the government and diversified the economy.
Come for the water. Stay for the conch. Leave with the rhythm. Bahamas
: Music is so central to the national identity that the Bahamas is the only country to feature a marching band—the Royal Bahamas Police Force Band —on its legal tender ($1 bill). Pirate History The post-independence years have been a mix of
: Home to the world-famous pink sand beaches and Dunmore Town , a quaint village of pastel-colored cottages. Come for the water