Rick Lowe
Back on July 13, 2010 I mentioned in this post… that part one of a two part "short-story" about the history of the Abaco Independence Movement (AIM) was about to be released.
Well it was released last night by The Nassau Institute.
Click on the picture of the cover on the left for your copy.
"Part One of the essay based on the factual accounts available through the local press, the Internet and personal stories of some of the participants as published in books and journals."
"Part Two, will be released at a later date, and will focus on what might have been, had the people of Abaco won the right to pursue their dreams."
You can also click this link… for a pdf of part one.
You might also enjoy some of the other Nassau Institute publications located at this link…
Maybe I wasn’t paying attention in Social Studies but I don’t recall learning about the separatist agenda of Abaconians during this time. Were there other residents that shared the belief that pursuing our independence at the time was premature? I do admire Chester’s positive comments concerning PM Pindlings’ feelings toward members of the GAC. In my opinion, malice is always present in politics.
It was a good read and I look forward to Part 2.
Thank you for your comments.
I’m told there were concerns other islands might want to break away if Abaco was granted that right as noted, but I found no evidence that there were organised efforts like AIM on other islands to do so.
Rick: Many others have put their spin on the Abaco Movement and it has mostly been coming from persons favourable to the PLP or others “sucking up” to the PLP. I was very much involved in the legitimate side of this movement until “Bumpy” began promoting violence and that was the time I along with many others ceased to be involved. You have gone to the right persons to get your information and it is accurate. Congratulations!
Thanks Jack.
So far it has been fascinating.
I am intrigued by the Libertarian proposals and that is what will be highlight in part two.
By the way, I just had one of the lapel pins sent to me form one of the participants who now lives in Australia.
I feel so privileged!