other United Nations organs have played an im- portant part in the course of the Bahamas towards full independence and sovereignty. 66. In 1967 Prime Minister Pindling and his party were elected to power by the people of the Bahamas, In the general elections of September 1972 a clear majority of the population of the Bahamas opted for independence. Accordingly, the Government of the United Kingdom arranged for a constitutional con- ference in December of last year in London which formulated the constitution appropriate to the Com- monwealth of the Bahamas as an independent and sovereign State. Thus, the small but industrious people of the Bahamas took the last step in their song strug- gle for freedom, independence and human dignity. We cannot refrain from expressing our respect and admiration for this splendid achievement, which has led another people out of ancient bonds of slavery into a new era of dignity. 67. In welcoming the Bahamas,, we greet a new country which, like other members of the growing family of independent Caribbean nations, owes it! particular cultural and intellectual personality to I unique blend of the civilizations of Africa-the ancestra home of most of its people-Europe and the Amerm icas. This happy synthesis of the cultures and civiliza tions of three continents augurs well for the futurl development of this new nation. It is a reminder o the fact-so well know in this Organization-that ou of diversity unity and harmony, with all the hums:1 benefits involved, can grow. 68. In supporting warmly the application of tb Commonwealth of the Bahamas for membership i the United Nations, my Government is also givi0 aenewed expression to its firm policy of suppo: for newly independent nations and its deep sympath for the causes of their struggle. 6 69. It only remains for my delegation ,again to wish 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement made by a representative of a country, welcoming the Bahamas to the United Nations and congratulating them on their independence. The text focuses on the historical context of the Bahamas' struggle for independence, their unique cultural heritage, and the country's aspirations for a bright future. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text is an official statement rather than a technical or scientific document.

**Category**
Culture, International Relations