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Bahamian Evolution

Documentaries that moved a nation.

The investigations that helped place natural resources, land ownership and public accountability at the centre of national conversation.

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The collection

Follow the evidence. Know what belongs to you.

The original films remain hosted in the COI documentary archive while the new library is prepared for direct, accessible playback.

01
Natural resources

Bahamas Sand: Worth More Than Gold

The documentary that brought national attention to Bahamian sand and aragonite, the public value of those resources and the terms under which they were being exported.

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02
Land

Land Pirates — Part 1

An investigation into the systems and interests through which Bahamians have lost access to one of the country's most valuable resources: land.

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03
Land

Land Pirates — Part 2

The second chapter of the Land Pirates investigation, continuing the examination of land ownership, access and accountability.

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04
Energy

Oil Wars

A documentary examining the politics, promises and public-interest questions surrounding oil exploration and the Bahamas Petroleum Company deal.

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05
Natural resources

Aragonite Miner Tells All

First-hand testimony about the extraction of aragonite and the case for Bahamians to receive fair value from their natural resources.

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A people cannot claim their birthright until they know what they own, how it is being used and who receives the value.

Bahamian Evolution