By 1800, the black population of the islands had tripled. Emancipation came to the Bahamas in August 1834, and the newly liberated slaves left Nassau and moved over the hill to establish settlements of their own. The descendants of those slaves still live in Grant s Town, Carmichael, Gambier and Adelaide, as well as on the Out Islands of The Exumas, three rivers camping Rum Cay, San Salvador, Long Island and others. Unfortunately, the one-time slaves were unequipped for life on their own; the new settlements endured but didn t prosper. The black Bahamians became the poor people of the islands.
Buses Bus travel can be an adventure. And if you want to meet the people, there s no better way to do it than finding your way around Nassau by bus. For 75 , it s a great way to travel. Bahamians are very friendly and will come to your
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