President Kagame and Prime Minister Philip Davis of the Bahamas following performances by local artistes at the 50th independence celebrations Anniversary during a Gala dinner in Nassau, Bahamas, on July 8. All photos by Village Urugwiro.
President Paul Kagame, on Sunday, July 9, joined thousands of Bahamas residents as the country marked the 50th Anniversary of Independence.
The former British colony marked the Day in front of a huge crowd at Clifford Park on Sunday night into Monday morning – culminating in a spectacular fireworks display and marking the celebration that was held on July 9-10.
Prior to the Clifford Park event, President Paul Kagame who was a guest at the celebrations was awarded the Order of Excellence, Bahamas' highest honor in recognition of his friendship to the government and people of the Bahamas.
Kagame received the award from Governor General Cornelius Smith of Bahamas, in the presence of Prime Minister Philip Davis, Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell of Grenada, Prime Minister Ariel Henry of Haiti, Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland, among other several dignitaries.
Kagame started his Caribbean visit on July 5, first stopping in Trinidad and Tobago to attend the 45th Meeting of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM).
Below is a pictorial to epitomise President Kagame&039;s visit to the Bahamas.
Kagame interacts with Prime Minister Philip Davis of Bahamas and Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland KC at the Gala Dinner July 8.
President Kagame attending the 50th Anniversary of Independence Gala hosted by Prime Minister Philip Davis of the Bahamas and Mrs. Ann Marie Davis.
Different performers entertain the audience at the Gala dinner to mark the 50th Anniversary of Independence of Bahamas.
President Kagame and Prime Minister Philip Davis of the Bahamas following performances by local artistes at the 50th independence celebrations Anniversary during a Gala dinner in Nassau, Bahamas, on July 8. All photos by Village Urugwiro.
Delegates who attended the 50th Anniversary of Independence Gala in Nassau, Bahamas
Music band performing during the 50th Anniversary of Independence Gala in Nassau, Bahamas
Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis delivers remarks during the 50th Anniversary of Independence Gala in Nassau, Bahamas
The Gala dinner was organised on the occasion for the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of independence of the Bahamas.
The Gala dinner was organised on the occasion for the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of independence of the Bahamas.
Delegates toast during the 50th Anniversary of Independence Gala in Nassau, Bahamas
Kagame had a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Philip Davis of Bahamas to discuss the strengthening and collaboration between the Bahamas and Rwanda by building on the existing ties between the two nations on July 9.
Thousands of Bahamas residents turned up at Clifford Park on Sunday to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the country's Independence Day on Sunday, July 9.
A group of performers during the ceremony to mark the 50th Anniversary of Independence
President Paul Kagame with Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell of Grenada (R) during the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Independence.
Students perform some acrobatic exercises during the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Independence
The colorful event to mark the Bahamas' Independence Day was attended by many dignitaries including Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland KC, Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell of Grenada, Prime Minister Ariel Henry of Haiti among others.
President Paul Kagame with Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell of Grenada (R) and Governor General of Bahamas, Sir Cornelius Smith (L), during the celebration of the Independence Day of Bahamas on Sunday, July 9.
(L-R) Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis, President Kagame, and Governor General of the Bahamas Sir Cornelius Smith after awarding Kagame the Order of Excellence in recognition of his friendship to the government and people of the Bahamas on Sunday, July 9.
Thousands of Bahamas residents turned up to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the country's Independence Day.
Kagame received the award from Governor General Cornelius Smith of the Bahamas in the presence of Prime Minister Philip Davis, Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell of Grenada, Prime Minister Ariel Henry of Haiti, Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland, and several other dignitaries.
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland KC attended the event to mark the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Independence of the Bahamas.