If you’ve done some international traveling, or met foreigners in your hometown, you probably discovered right away that people are more alike than they are different. Almost everybody enjoys good food, laughter, and love. Grand Bahamians are no different. If you are contemplating a trip to the island and wondering if the locals are friendly, relax: they are probably among the most easygoing people on Earth.
Many of the 50,000 people on Grand Bahama Island were not born here. They hail from all over The Islands of The Bahamas. Locals in Freeport/Lucaya can give you a good understanding of the nuances of Bahamians in general. Grand Bahamians in particular, however, are probably best known for their entrepreneurship and a devotion to the great outdoors.
Knowing a bit of history also helps when it comes to understanding Grand Bahamians. In 1834, when Great Britain banned slavery throughout its empire, former slaves in The Islands of The Bahamas were allowed to stake claims on whatever open land they could find, and many of Grand Bahama Island’s older settlements such as Pinder's Point. |
