March 20, 2014
THE Ranfurly Out Island library was started in a small room in Government House in 1954. It has grown into Book Aid International in London, which over the years has sent more than 30 million books to the underdeveloped countries of the world. Prince Philip, the patron, gave a reception at St James Palace on February 26 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Library Service.
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Royal reception for book scheme launched in Bahamas
PRINCE Philip greets Lady Caroline Simmonds at a reception given at St James Palace on February 26th to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Library Service, now known as Book Aid International, which was started in the Bahamas by Lady Caroline’s mother during the governorship of her father, the Earl of Ranfurly. Prince Philip is the library’s patron.
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