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Grand Bahama History

Grand Bahama History

Auteur(s): Hawksbill Media
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Welcome to Grand Bahama History, the podcast that dives deep into the captivating history of the island like you've never heard before. Each episode peels back the layers of time to reveal a more fascinating side of Grand Bahama - where paradise has a past.

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Hawksbill Media
Monde Politique Sciences politiques
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  • The Hawksbill Creek Agreement
    Oct 20 2024
    This episode focuses on the Report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Hawksbill Creek Agreement which granted special privileges to a private company, The Grand Bahama Port Authority, to develop the area of Freeport on Grand Bahama Island. The report examines the historical background, the terms of the Agreement, the economic and social conditions of the area, and the resulting controversy over the Government's powers of immigration control. It also includes recommendations for the administration of the Agreement and the development of Freeport and the Bahamas.

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    10 min
  • The Invisible Hand of Daniel K. Ludwig
    Oct 26 2024
    This episode focuses on the role of the reclusive billionaire Daniel K. Ludwig and the multifaceted, though often obscured, role he played in the development of Freeport, Grand Bahama.

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    11 min
  • Billy Butlin's West End Debacle
    Oct 26 2024
    The ambitious yet ultimately unsuccessful venture of Billy Butlin, the "holiday camp king" of the United Kingdom, to establish a luxury resort in West End, Grand Bahama is the focus of this episode. The show details Butlin's plans, the political and financial challenges he faced, and the eventual failure of the project, concluding with the takeover and development of the property by other investors. The episode draws upon primary source materials such as official government records, press articles, and memoirs, providing a detailed account of the rise and fall of Butlin's Caribbean dream.

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    17 min

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