November 02, 2012

THE SIDNEY POITIER BRIDGE


THE bridge to Paradise Island was officially named after renowned Oscar-winning actor Sir Sydney Poitier today.
Hundred of spectators witnessed the unveiling of a plaque that will be placed on an obelisk just to the west of the bridge.
Mr Poitier during his brief remarks reminded the school children who came for the ceremony that they are the future of the country.
Prime Minister Perry Christie call Mr Poitier the "most famous Bahamian in the whole wide world".
"Indeed he is the most globally famous Bahamian of all times," said Mr Christie.
"But it’s not because of his fame that we’re re-naming this bridge for Sir Sydney. Rather, it’s because of the great things that he has done, both on the screen and off the screen, throughout his life."

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