The Tribune

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday recalled the 49th anniversary of Black Tuesday.

On April 27, 1965, the late Sir Lynden Pindling, in an act of civil disobedience, threw the Speaker of the House of Assembly’s mace out of the window stating: “this is the symbol of the authority of the people, and the people are outside.”

Yesterday, Mr Mitchell said this defining moment in the history of the Bahamas helped to push the country toward majority rule which came on January 10, 1967.

Among those who are still alive who planned, participated and acted on that day are Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes, former Governor General AD Hanna, and Effie Walkes, a Stalwart Councilor of the Progressive Liberal Party.

“We remember them today and thank them for their courage when it was not so easy,” Mr Mitchell said. “We remember all those persons who are countless and cannot be named that gave in the cause of the struggle.”