Conference For Directors In Nassau
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The Conquest of Nassau occurred in 1715, when British forces under the command of the newly named Royal Governor of New Providence, Woodes Rogers, successfully reclaimed the island in the name of the British Empire.
Today, with a population of 261,000, Nassau contains nearly 80% of the population of the Bahamas. However, it's still quite low-rise and laid back, with the pretty pastel pink government buildings and the looming giant cruise ships that dock daily.
The Bahamas - Exercise a high degree of caution Exercise a high degree of caution in The Bahamas due to high rates of crime, especially in Nassau and Freeport.
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Established around 1670 as a commercial port, Nassau was overrun by lawless, seafaring men. Years later, Nassau was destroyed twice—once by Spanish troops, the other time by French and Spanish navies.
In 1776 the town of Nassau was captured by the U.S. Navy, which was seeking supplies during the American Revolution; they evacuated after a few days. In May 1782 the colony surrendered to Spain.
