South Andros, Bahamas - Senior Deputy Administrator for North Andros and Berry Islands, Ivan Ferguson, greets Petty Officer Gladstone Moss, a member of the colour party upon arrival at San Andros Airport, for the 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising ceremony. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

The Senior Deputy Administrator for North Andros and Berry Islands, Ivan Ferguson, welcomes participants for the 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising ceremony at the San Andros Airport. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Rev Dr. Philip Campbell prays for the island of Andros and the nation of The Bahamas to begin the 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising ceremony at San Andros Airport. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Hoisting the flag for the the 40th Independence Anniversary Flag-raising ceremony at San Andros Airport is Angel Pratt, Head Girl, Nicoll's Town Primary School and at far right is Rev. Basil Strachan, who lowered it.(BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Royal Bahamas Police Force Constable 3144 Gilbert Knowles, handing over the flag to Vanda Rahming, Chief Councillor for North Andros. (BIS Photo/Raymond Bethel)

Fresh Creek Flag Independence Raising‏