What was the bahamas first motto

God Bless our sunny clime, spur us to height sublime. To keep men free, let brothers, sisters stand Firm, trusting hand in hand, throughout Bahamaland One brotherhood, one brotherhood.

Let gratefulness ascend, courageous deeds extend From isle to isle. Long let us treasure peace, So may our lives increase, our prayers never cease.

Let freedom ring! Not for this time nor for this chosen few alone We pledge ourselves. Live loyal to our God. Wavy barrulets of blue symbolise the waters of The Bahamas. The shield is charged with a resplendent or radiant sun to signify the world-famous balmy resort climate, and it also connotes the bright future of these islands.

A flamingo, the national bird, and a silvery blue marlin support the shield. The national motto is draped across the base of the coat of arms. There was a national competition to produce the motto for the coat of arms, and the competition was won by two year-old schoolchildren — Vivian F. The harbor attracted settlers in the early days, particularly pirates. Visitors can arrive by scheduled and chartered flights at Lynden Pindling International Airport, as well as by cruise ship into the Prince George Dock.

Bahamas Ferry Services provides daily, twice-weekly or weekly service from several islands on a fully air-conditioned vessel, and there is weekly or more frequent mailboat service from all of the other islands. Junkanoo, a Bahamian national festival, is a kaleidoscope of colors and sound.