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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The Grand Bahama Port Authority has taken note of calls from our licensees, the residents of Grand Bahama and several current investors for a response to Monday’s address by Prime Minister Davis. We take this opportunity to once again reassure these valued stakeholders that GBPA remains laser-focused on the task at hand. We are working every day to deliver the $2B-plus of investments which the GBPA Group of Companies, through its affiliates, either initiated, is invested in, or is contractually involved in creating, and was instrumental in bringing the investors to the table. At the same time, it is important that GBPA corrects any inaccurate, incomplete or selective representations regarding matters that impact our stakeholders. In the near future, therefore, GBPA intends to host a live event with its stakeholders to ensure that all the matters discussed in the public domain are placed in their proper context and the historical record is set straight. In the meantime, we encourage our stakeholders to remain confident in the resilience and potential of Freeport, and in our pledge to continue working diligently to see a prosperous future for Grand Bahama.
The Bahamas’ economy is in good standing according to reports from the Bahamas National Statistical Institute which released the Quarterly Gross Domestic Product Series. They indicate that quarterly GDP trends for 2023 saw increases compared to 2022, a sign of recovery from the Covid 19 pandemic.
The most significant increase was 9.9 percent in the first quarter of 2023, and the industries responsible for the growth include Accommodations and food, construction and Arts.
RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (“RBC”) is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Kerryl-Lyn King-Henry as Country Manager and Area Vice President (“AVP”), Personal and Commercial Banking, Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI).
In her new role as Country Manager and AVP, King-Henry will take on full responsibility for the bank’s operations, strategy, and development in the TCI market, with a strong focus on solidifying partnerships with the Government, regulatory bodies, and the local community.
King-Henry brings to the role a dynamism influenced by nearly 25 years of industry experience. Prior to her new appointment, she served as AVP of Business Banking in Trinidad and Tobago. She has held progressively senior roles within both personal and commercial banking, as well as various functional units.
King-Henry holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, with a specialization in Leadership, FinTech and Big Data Analysis, in addition to a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Further enriching her professional profile, Kerryl-Lyn is a certified John C. Maxwell Coach, Trainer, Teacher, and Speaker. Her passion for leadership and development is matched by her commitment to community service, as she actively volunteers her time and leverages her professional expertise to mentor and support others. “
Kerryl-Lyn’s extensive experience and proven leadership capabilities make her the perfect choice to lead our operations in the Turks & Caicos Islands,” said Ericka Rolle, RBC’s Managing Director and Vice President, Personal Banking, The Bahamas and TCI.
“Her commitment to excellence, combined with a genuine passion for community engagement, aligns perfectly with our Bank’s purpose of helping clients thrive and communities prosper. We are excited to see the positive impact she will undoubtedly bring to her new role,” she added.