Bahamas News
BAHAMAS: Minister Campbell Bids Farewell to Retiring Commodore Davy Rolle
#Bahamas, January 16, 2018 – Nassau – Minister of Transport, the Hon. Frankie Campbell bade farewell to retiring Commodore Davy Rolle during a gala dinner held at SuperClubs Breezes on Friday, January 12, 2018. In 2010, Commodore Davy F. Rolle was appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) after completing 30 years of military service with the Royal Bahamas Defence Force.
Minister Campbell thanked the Commodore for his years in the Public Service, and his significant contribution to the country.
“As the Managing Director, Commodore Rolle was responsible for the day-to-day management of the Bahamas Ship Registry, which is the one of the largest in the world with over 1500 totaling 64 million gross tonnage,” said Minister Campbell. “The Bahamas Maritime Authority also has the responsibility of advising the government on regulatory shipping matters to ensure that The Bahamas can fulfill its international obligations under the international Conventions as adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).”
The Minister said the latter is of ‘critical’ importance to the country given the archipelagic nature of The Bahamas and its reliance on maritime trade.
“Shipping is an international industry with maritime transport representing more than 80 percent of global trade and the IMO is the regulatory forum that develops the standards for the ships, persons sailing on the ships and companies managing such ships,” he said.
He explained that the Council of the IMO has the responsibility of supervising the work of the organization. “I am pleased to note that under the Commodore and the Authority’s team in conjunction with the Bahamas High Commission (representing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) was elected to the IMO Council on four occasions,” said Minister Campbell.
He said that membership of the IMO Council represents a ‘significant’ achievement not only for the nation but also regionally for the Caribbean and globally for small island developing states. The Commodore, according to Minister Campbell, was also instrumental in several initiatives in the maritime sector, including being one of the first countries to ratify and implement the International Labour Organization (ILO) Maritime Labour Convention, which provides for more suitable working and living conditions for seafarers.
Mr. Campbell said that Commodore’s military background allowed him to utilize his management experience to “ensure the task was achieved with the resources available.”
“Let’s get the job done became his buzzword as he strived to balance the national objectives with the delivery of a quality service to all the Authority’s stakeholders,” he said. “Getting the job done has resulted in global expansion of the Registry’s service offering — through opening of offices in Hong Kong and Greece with the latter being the largest ship ownership country, and the former targeting a greater share of the Far East market.”
The Bahamas, said Minister Campbell, remains the flag of choice for passenger ships. “The Authority’s oversight of the quality performance and standards has been rewarded by the Bahamas achieving United States Coast Guard ‘Qualship 21’ (quality shipping for the 21st century), and being a non-targeted/low risk flag with Europe and the Far East,” said Minister Campbell. “These matrices are key performance indicators with the shipping sector and their achievement is attributed the effective management and oversight of the Registry by Commodore and the highly professional and dedicated BMA staff.”
He added that the Commodore’s background as a former educator enabled him to focus on the importance of training and education. “In this vein and a national level, he continued, the strengthening of the national capacity [was achieved] through financial offering to the Bahamas Maritime Cadet Corps and scholarships to State University of New York (SUNY), California Maritime and LJM Maritime Academy. These schemes provided shipping as a viable career options for young Bahamians,” said the Minister.
“Last and not least, I wish to highlight Commodore’s chairmanship of the Committee that drafted the Bahamas National Maritime Policy which was central to the development of the broader shipping strategy.”
The Minister bade Commodore Rolle farewell, and wished him well in his future endeavours.
By: Betty Vedrine (BIS)
Rashaed Esson
Staff Writer
#TheBahamas#RoyalCaribbean, April 23, 2024- After being delayed following its announcement in 2020, Royal Caribbean’s new 17 acre Royal Beach Club on Paradise Island in Nassau, Bahamas, is now in the works and is scheduled to be ready for 2025, according to reports. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Monday April 22, signifying the start of construction in the next few months. This project is huge for The Bahamas as it’s a first of kind for the nation, with a unique public private partnership allowing Bahamians to hold up to 49 percent in equity.
Nassau, THE BAHAMAS — Some of the most successful and accomplished professionals and business leaders in the country
recently shared their experiences and nuggets of wisdom with students at University of The Bahamas (UB) about thriving in a wide range of careers.
The University Centre for Counselling and Career Services and the Career and Job Placement Advisory Unit collaborated to host the 2024 Career Symposium which brought students face to face with leaders in the careers to which they aspire.
Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Maria Oriakhi, said the symposium was key to developing potential as university students strive to leave their mark on the world.
Ms. Rickell Curry
“In the spirit of collaboration and growth, let us engage in meaningful dialogue, cultivate relationships, and harness the power of collective wisdom to shape our futures,” said Dr. Oriakhi. “Together, let us embark on this journey of exploration and discovery, united in our commitment to realizing our fullest potential and making meaningful contributions to our communities and beyond.”
Promoting careers in psychology, Ms. Curry noted that psychologists are equipped with the ability to help others, troubleshoot areas of weakness within themselves, and become better people and professionals in the process.
“The floor is yours to be able to explore. There’s no job where you don’t have to deal with people, so learning, even if you get a bachelor’s in psychology, is a great grounding,” she said.
Dr. Darville, one of few interventional radiologists in The Bahamas, offered another nugget of advice on choosing an area of study.
Dr. Elizabeth Darville
“It is important to know enough about yourself in order to make the decisions you want to make,” said Dr. Darville. “You have to work on yourself first and know what you want to do. Radiology gives you a chance to have fun. It gives you a chance to mold your career closer to your personal life than other medical specialties might.”
Another growing field is project management which Mr. Hepburn called a life skill. He also urged a commitment to lifelong learning.
“Individuals that continue to learn become unstoppable, period,” said Mr. Hepburn. “It is so true. When you learn, you become unstoppable because nothing can stop you in your process of development.
Mr. Wellington Hepburn
“The more you know, the more valuable you are. We need individuals who are cross functional—that can operate in different capacities. So please understand that your learning should never stop.”
With small and medium-sized businesses helping to drive the economy at an incredible rate, Ms. Rolle affirmed the importance of entrepreneurship in any economy.
“When we talk about entrepreneurship, we usually look at it from a myopic standpoint,” she said. Ms. Rolle. “What do I mean by that? Small, but usually about self: ‘how do I make more money?’ And in some cases, some look at entrepreneurship as a way of survival. ‘I need to make a couple extra dollars, I have this bill to pay’. Those types of things.
Ms. Samantha Rolle
“But entrepreneurship really, in its truest form, is about innovation, whether it’s a new concept or any existing concept that you innovate new ways, or help expand the economy.”
The career symposium was held at the Harry C. Moore Library and Information Centre and is held every academic year.
PHOTO CAPTIONS
- Career Symposium 1: UB Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Maria Oriakhi, delivers the opening address at the 2024 Career Symposium.
- Career Symposium 2: Students and guest speakers enjoy a lighthearted moment during the 2024 Career Symposium.
- Career Symposium 3: Ms. Rickell Curry speaks to students during the 2024 Career Symposium.
- Career Symposium 4: Dr. Elizabeth Darville delivers remarks during the 2024 Career Symposium.
- Career Symposium 5: Mr. Wellington Hepburn educates students on the importance of project management during the 2024 Career Symposium.
- Career Symposium 6: Ms. Samantha Rolle talks about the role and importance of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship in any economy.
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