The attainment of national independence for the Commonwealth of The Bahamas was the culmination of a long and unrelenting journey towards self-determination for the people of The Bahamas. The political thrust for national independence came from the Progressive Liberal Party under the leadership of the Party’s then leader Lynden Oscar Pindling.
published July 2nd, 2013
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Australia Post is marking the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) to be held in Perth, Western Australia in October 2011 with the release of a domestic rate (60c) stamp. The stamp issue is available 18 October 2011.
“Australia Post is delighted to commemorate the 2011 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting with this stamp issue,” said Australia Post Managing Director and CEO, Ahmed Fahour. “The hosting of CHOGM 2011 in Perth will provide a great opportunity to showcase Western Australia to the world.” (read more)
published October 18th, 2011
This fourth edition of the Stanley Gibbons St. Helena and Dependencies catalogue lists and prices the stamps of Ascension and Tristan da Cunha as well as St. Helena itself. Now in a new format and easier to use than ever. The comprehensive level of detail will be familiar to users of the Commonwealth and British Empire 1840-1970 catalogue.
Below you can find the catalogues key features:
1. Comprehensive priced listing of all stamps from early issues of St. Helena (1856) to date.
2. New varieties include the 1½d ‘Line through C’ and 8d ‘Shamrock’ on 1924 Ascension and the ½d ‘Damaged value tablet’ 1922 St Helena, as well as new discoveries, such as the inverted watermark on the St Helena 1903 `½d.
3. New handy size and format – more attractive layout, and easier to use.
4. Now including more comprehensive introductory section to improve ease of use and to guide readers through the catalogue.
5. Fully illustrated in colour.
published March 8th, 2011