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A speech on the the history of Christianity, loyalist settlers, and Evangelistic Temple in the Bahamas, given by researcher Jim Lawlor at the World Methodist International Evangelism Seminar on January 6, 2015, is presented.

The article discusses issues related to a map of New Providence Island believed to be manufactured during the 1700s. Topics discussed include the presumed dates of the creation of the map found by Dr. Cy Shearer of Villanova University. Information is presented on an evaluation of the undated map. A background of the island is also presented which includes the degraded state of the island in 1718 caused by the proliferation of pirates.

The article discusses the work and life of British artist Diana Pullinger with primary focus being given to her artistic efforts and experiences in the Bahamas, especially her visits to the island district of Inagua, Bahamas. The author describes Pullinger's sketch books. Emphasis is given to the contents of Pullinger's work "History of The Bahamas in Pictures," which pictorially documented the island nation's long history from the arrival of Christopher Columbus, through colonization and slavery, up to emancipation and economic modernization. The author closes by describing a 2004 auction of Pullinger's paintings.

The article offers information on the life and works of Bahamian historian Paul Albury. According to the article, Albury was regarded by the local press as their own Bahamian Historian since he can understand history though philosophy of common sense wherein his moral outlook and ideals were controlled and simplified by his own upbringing and lessons of history. Moreover, the author adds that Albury married Joan Brown, his academic rival in Queen's college, whom he had four children, while his profession as a dentist in the country marked his first contribution to the community followed by his membership at the Rotary Club of East Nassau.

An excerpt from the article "The History of Religion in the Bahamas" which features architect and priest John Cyril Hawes who became known as the Hermit of Cat Island is presented.

An obituary for Shadrach Kerr, a former assistant master of the Normal School in Turks Island, Bahamas, is presented.

An obituary for former member of Bahamas Historical Society Joan Eunice Brown Albury is presented

The article discusses the creation and history of the Bahamas Historical Society, established in 1959 in Nassau, the Bahamas. The author gives an overview of events reported in the October 6, 1959 issue of the newspaper "Nassau Guardian" which includes accounts of British politics under the leadership of Prime Minister Harold MacMillan, statistics about tourism in the Bahamas, and advertised Bahamian real estate prices. The first meeting of the Bahamas Historical Society included the election and appointment of officers including Sir George Roberts as president, Mrs. Harcourt Malcolm as vice president, and Mrs. H. G. Christie as secretary.

The article features Shadrach Kerr, the first ordained Baptist Minister in the Bahamas. It was inferred that Shadrach Kerr's early life coincided with a very crucial time in Bahamian History from Emancipation from slavery through to post disendowment and disestablishment of the Anglican Church. In addition, Kerr served with valour through the 1866 Hurricane in Turks Island. Furthermore, various articles published within the issue of the "American Baptist Quarterly," Vol. 26, Winter 2007 issue is also presented.