Coral Harbour Base, May 27, 2019 – Bahamas –The Royal Bahamas Defence Force Rangers programme received a major boost on Saturday past as 230 young people successfully graduated from their Rangers recruit training program.
The Passing Out Parade Ceremony for the
nation builders took place at the Defence Force’s Coral Harbour Base on May
25th where Defence Force Rangers Cadets, both male and female, accepted the
challenge to raise the standard of excellence in discipline, dedication and
determination.
The Rangers program boasts approximately
1,500 high school students and is currently active in New Providence and six
Family Islands. With the programme having expanded its reach with government
and private high schools, these promising youths are being exposed to a
diversity of life-learning skills and opportunities.
Bringing remarks on behalf of the
Honourable Minister of National Security, the Honourable Marvin Dames, for the
occasion was Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of National Security,
Ms. Lisa Adderley, who listed some of the many opportunities available for the
young Rangers.
“This summer, Rangers will participate
in bread and pastry making course, introduction to photojournalism,
introduction to foreign languages, inclusive of Creole, Spanish and Mandarin, a
band camp and leadership training which will be facilitated on the island of
Andros,” said Ms. Adderley.” A total of thirty-five (35) Rangers from New
Providence and the family Islands will be travelling to Hocking College in
Nelsonville, Ohio for a 10-day skills training camp in the area of renewable
energy, welding, heavy equipment maintenance, small engine repairs, dental
hygiene, medical Assistant, sound engineering and Website and Graphic Design.”
Scores of parents and family members in
attendance were entertained by the Rangers Flagettes, the Rangers Physical
Fitness team and the Rangers Drill Team. The Rangers Band provided
entertainment and music for the occasion. The ceremony culminated with
presentation of awards and certificates for academic achievement and leadership
recognition to the students.
Receiving the Ministry of National
Security Award for Exemplary Character and Leadership was Jedidiah Cox from the
C.R. Walker Senior High School. Rangers
Cadets Chernique Anderson, Sia Wright, Kenrick McPhee Patience Rolle and
Roosevelt Rodgers were recipients of the Commander Defence Force Academic
Achievement Award for attaining a GPA of 3.50 and above. The Rangers Director
Award was presented to Fernando Duncan of the A.F. Adderley Junior High School.
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