MAIN Home Life Holidays Independence Days. The Islands became a nation on July 10, 1973, which is the date celebrated today as Bahamian Independence Day. This July 10th celebration of the beginning of Home Rule is an island party not to be missed!lthough all residents of the Bahamas were free, the Islands remained a colony of the United Kingdom, although much of day-to-day governing of the country was actually based in the Bahamas. This became a major factor that led to a peaceful negotiation for Bahama's independence.
1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) and cook whole (thawed) chicken for 10-15 minutes. 2  Then reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and roast for 20 minutes per pound. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) and cook whole (thawed) chicken for 10-15 minutes. 2  Then reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and roast for 20 minutes per pound.
Bake the chicken for approximately 30 minutes. Remove it from the oven when the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit (71 degrees Celsius)or the juices run clear. Allow the chicken to sit for five minutes before serving.