Ministers and their spouses attend the 39^th Independence Celebrations held on Clifford Park that included the Ecumenical Service, a cultural show and the Parade and Inspection of the armed forces of The Bahamas by Governor General .Sir Arthur Foulkes, Tuesday, July 10, 2012. Shown pictured from front left: Minister of Financial Services, the Hon Ryan Pinder; Max Gibson, husband of Senator Allyson Maynard-Gibson and Senator Maynard-Gibson. Sitting in back: Dr. Tracy Roberts-Halkitis and Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance the Hon. Michael Halkitis. (BIS Photo/Peter Ramsay)

Members of the Clergy enjoy the 39^th Independence Celebrations held on Clifford Park that included the Ecumenical Service, a cultural show and the Parade and Inspection of the armed forces of The Bahamas by Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes, Tuesday, July 10, 2012. Shown pictured from left: Archbishop Patrick C. Pinder of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nassau; Bishop Elgarnet B. Rahming, DD, JP, National Overseer, Church of God of Prophecy; Anglican Archdeacon James Palacious and his wife Rev. Angela Palacious. (BIS Photo/Peter Ramsay)

Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes is greeted by Prime Minister Perry Christie during the 39th Independence  Day celebrations on Clifford Park, Monday, July 9. (BIS Photo/Derek Smith).

Pastor Leonard Johnson, President, Atlantic Caribbean Union, Seventh Day Adventists, is pictured at the podium during the Independence Ecumenical Service on Clifford Park July 9. Also pictured are clergy from various denominations. (BIS Photo/Derek Smith).

The Bahamas All Stars Band perform during the 39th Independence Day celebrations on Clifford Park, Monday, July 9. (BIS Photo/Derek Smith).

Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie shares a moment with his wife, Bernadette, during the 39th Independence celebrations on Clifford Park. (BIS Photo/Derek Smith).

Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie speaks briefly with Minister of Youth, Sports & Culture, Hon. Daniel Johnson during the 39th Independence celebrations on Clifford Park on Monday, July 9. (BIS Photo/Derek Smith).

Minister of Youth, Sports & Culture, Hon. Daniel Johnson and his wife Monique, meet and greet guests on the red carpet at the 39th Independence Day celebrations at Clifford Park on Monday, July 9. Pictured left to right: Minister and Mrs. Johnson; Chief Justice Sir Michael Barnett and Lady Barnett; Royal Bahamas Police Force Commissioner  Ellison Greenslade; and  Royal Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Roderick Bowe. (BIS Photo/Derek Smith).

The Eastern Pacesetters Band performs during the 39th Independence celebrations on Clifford Park. (BIS Photo/Derek Smith).

Royal Bahamas Police Force Commissioner Ellison Greenslade shares a laugh with Royal Bahamas Defence Commodore Roderick Bowe

The combined Urban Renewal band performs during the 39th Independence celebrations on Clifford Park. (BIS Photo/Derek Smith).