The Arms of
the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
with Sources of Information and Web resources
Blazon: divided, in chief azure a Rising Sun irradiated or, in base, argent a Columbus Ship proper surmounts barry nebuly of two azure; Crest: atop a Sovereign's helm or a Conch Shell proper surrounded by five Palm Fronds vert on a wreath of the chief's colors, from which issues mantling azure lined argent; Compartment: divided, dexter the Sea argent and azure, sinister, the Earth vert, overall the Motto: "Forward, upward, onward together" on a band or lined azure; Supporters: a Blue Marlin dexter, a Flamingo sinister both proper.
-- The coat of arms for The Bahamas were designed by Mr. Hervis Bain
of Nassau. (The arms were revised in 1971.)
Sources
of Information and Web Resources
Heraldry and Flags
- Crampton, William G., ed.
- Webster's Concise Encyclopedia of Flags & Coats of Arms (New York: Crescent Books, 1985); illus. above right: 140 (colors adjusted).
- Flags of The Bahamas (© Photius Coutsoukis).
- Flags of the World.
- Bahamas, Commonwealth of the Bahamas, The Bahamas. Coat of Arms (above left).
- International Civic Arms (BNG, The Netherlands).
- Bahamas.
- Neubecker, Ottfried.
- A Guide to Heraldry (London: McGraw Hill, 1979) illus.: 148.
- Velde, François.
- Heraldica. "National by Countries."
- World Flag Database.
- The Bahamas.
Government, Society and Institutions
- The Bahamas, The Commonwealth of.
- Welcome to The Bahamas Web Home Page (official government site).
- The Bahamas, The Commonwealth of. Ministry of Tourism.
- The Islands of The Bahamas (Official Tourism Website).
-
The Bahamas Constitution (1973). (Georgetown University. Political
Database of the Americas).
Berryman, John. - The Bahamas: A social studies course for secondary schools. (London: Macmilian Caribbean, 1980) 69-70.
- The Central Bank of The Bahamas (est. 1974).
- The College of The Bahamas (a quarter century of academic excellence).
- The Nassau Guardian Online.
- Saint Augustine's College, Nassau.
- Premiere private school for boys founded in 1945 by Catholic Benedictine monks. The school became co-ed in 1967 and separately incorporated in 2005.
Tourism, Travel and Guides
- The Bahamas Guide: Business, Tourism, Vacation, Lodging and Travel Resources.
- Bahamas-Allgemeines (Columbus Länderprofile; in German).
- Bahamas On-Line. The Bahamas first World Wide Web service.
- Bahamas Vacation Guide: Detailed information on the Bahamas islands, including history, culture, and what to see and do.
- The Islands of The Bahamas: the country of 700 islands.
- The Out Islands of The Bahamas. (Out Islands Promotion Board).
- U.S. Central Intelligence Agency.
- The World Fact Book: Bahamas, The. (9 August 2005).
- U.S. Department of State. Travel.
- Background Notes: The Bahamas (August 2005).
- Consular Information
Sheet (current).
International Travel.
Tips for Travelers to the Caribbean.
Richard Oliver, OSB MA
Saint John's Abbey
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Collegeville, MN 56321-2015 USA
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