FAMOUS BAHAMIANS

SIR ROLAND SYMONETTE
Sir Roland Symonette (1898-1980) was the first Prime Minister of the Bahamas after their independence from the UK. In 1959 he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.

SHAKARA LEDARD
Shakara Ledard is a model and actress, originally from The Bahamas and now residing in New York.
She has posed for Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue] as well as for Maxim Magazine. Ledard has been featured in music videos for Justin Timberlake, Usher and Babyface. She has also appeared in the movies After the Sunset, The Defender, Prey for Rock and Roll and Full Clip.