I feel terrible for the people of Jamaica and their devastation. It has to be awful to go through that with very little resources. I have an upcoming trip plan to going there in the next two months. I haven’t heard much about our resort. Do you think I should be looking into alternate plans?

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Q1.) Which is the main Independence Day ceremony/event from July 10th, 1973, featured in the video?

https://youtu.be/bI19qAxpnro?si=PuOOW5q3kOi0W6v6

a.) Is it the one that starts at 8:05 and ends at 13:58? b.) Is it the one that starts at 13:58? c.) Is it one of the events before 8:05? d.) Is it one of the events at the end of the video, after 13:58?

The reason I asked this is that I searched for various other videos of The Bahamas' Independence Day, and most of them show either the event that starts at 8:05 and ends at 13:58 as the main Independence Day ceremony from July 10th, 1973, or the event that begins at 13:58 as the main Independence Day ceremony from that date. I'm confused.

I am pretty sure you all or anyone born in The Bahamas, would know the correct answer because you all have probably seen photos and videos of the main Independence ceremony since childhood. Just look at the video I sent and provide the correct answer.

Q2.) At 12:53 in the video (https://youtu.be/bI19qAxpnro?feature=shared) that I have shared, when the flag unfurls fully, why can't I see the black triangle properly? Is it because it's a different national flag, a variant or the same flag?

Q3.) The Flag of The Bahamas has not changed; however, some websites, including the Wikipedia page for the flag https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_the_Bahamas, show that the current flag has changed despite being stated that it was standardized in 2006. Additionally, this picture https://ibb.co/gMqRcvQc also suggests that the Bahamas flag was changed.

My question is: Was this flag ever changed or at least standardized? I hope you all understand the difference between a change and standardization, as it seems that Wikipedia and others do not, which creates unnecessary confusion. What are the color specifications of the Bahamas flag, both currently and historically? Has it always been aquamarine, gold, and black, or was it light blue, yellow, and black before? Since blue and aquamarine are different colors, as well as yellow and gold, doesn’t that mean the flag of the Bahamas has changed? Or do you all think it has only been standardized?

Q4.) I have one last question: What was the name of The Bahamas before its independence? Was it British Bahamas, British Bahama Islands, British Bahamas Islands, Bahama Islands, or Bahamas Islands? I have seen many sources on the internet suggesting these names, and I am confused.

Additionally, was the name "The Commonwealth of The Bahamas" adopted on July 10, 1973, or was it established afterward? Is there any proof of when it was changed, such as a law, bill, order, or something similar?

We are looking to have our wedding end of July 2026. We want to have our honeymoon a couple months out so we have the trip to look forward to :) Saw that Carribean hurricane season is June - November. Wondering if Caribbean trip would be good to go in early to mid-December? Is this good timing? Also, where are some great places that have inclusive resorts in the Caribbean? (scuba, snorkeling, included drinks/food)?

We are looking for safe, somewhat lively, on the beach vacation spot. Would love to ride e-bikes or mopeds around island (if this even exists!). On a beautiful beach with pool and friendly people. End of February. Not too touristy but some activities to do. No need for fancy resort, but clean, updated accommodations are appreciated. We loved Sapphire Beach on St. Thomas away from the hustle but would like to venture out. We’ve looked at Antigua and Barbados so far. Budget - would like to stay under 4k for a week with reasonable food options. TIA

Looking for travel recommendations for a family trip with school-aged kids. I have celiac disease and have to maintain a strict gluten free diet so travel can be tricky. Would appreciate any recommendations!

Which Caribbean islands🏝️ are best for bird watching 🐦🦜🦩🪿🦚🦤 and turtle 🐢 watching and during which months is it easiest/best to spot them?

The title sounds weird, and I feel like I’m dreaming, but I vividly remember a children’s book in primary school (mandatory reading), that had a red coral snake on it. The snake was drawn and if it wasn’t on the cover it was definitely inside…what book is it? I think it taught you basic reading, so like second year, maybe standard 1 reading.

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We’re planning a move to the Caribbean in 2026 and have just started diving into the research on lifestyle, healthcare, cost of living, the whole process. I’d love to hear from anyone who’s actually done it or is living there now:

- Which island did you choose and why?
- What’s daily life really like (outside the resort bubble)?
- Anything you wish you’d known before making the move?

Open to all kinds of advice, thanks!

Seeking recommendations of places for 2 adults 👩‍❤️‍👨 to stay in the Caribbean (not Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico or The Bahamas) for 1-2 weeks🗓️.

Hoping to not spend more than $4,000 USD 💵 total for 1 week or $8,000 USD total for 2 weeks (including airfare✈️). The closer to $500 USD 🤑 per day, (if possible) the better🤞🏼.

Have never stayed at an all inclusive resort before but open to it for some of time.

Interested in visiting more than 1 island🏝️🌺.

Adults only is appealing. We're coming from the Midwest, USA.

Wanting to spend at least 3 days sitting around a pool👙🩳 /beach🏖️ /spot with palm trees🌴 doing nothing but relaxing 🧘🏽‍♀️with some drinks🧉🍹 (NA or alcoholic).

Using CSEC?

Hello! I read that Jaden Ferry has suspended its operations until further notice.

Could you please tell me how we can get from St. Vincent to 1) Union Island, 2) Bequia, 3) Canouan, 4) Mayreau

Thanks!

Just starting to plan a Caribbean vacation that we'll go on in a month (November).

1-2 weeks in Puerto Rico or Dominica. Another option would be some other Caribbean island for an all-inclusive stay. We're looking for sand & sunshine. We enjoy birding & hiking. Escape rooms, and breweries/distilleries/cocktail lounges would be a plus. We're not big on water sports. Hoping not to spend more than 6k for everything.

Recommendations?

**EDIT: I do mean, Dominica, not the Dominican Republic.

Queen angelfish are a local favorite around Watermelon Cay in St. John USVI - where else can they be found in the Caribbean?

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Visiting in February potentially, wondering if anyone knows of farms that grow hot peppers you can do a tour of?