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Community outreach organizations visited on Women’s Day by Mrs. Ann Marie Davis and Minister of State Lisa Rahming
NASSAU, The Bahamas, March 14, 2023 – In celebration of International Women’s Day, on March 8, 2023, the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister, led by Mrs. Ann Marie Davis along with Minister of State for Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Lisa Rahming visited various women-led community outreach organizations.
First lady and Minister of State tree tree planting
According to Mrs. Ann Marie Davis, International Women’s Day is significant because it’s a day to recognize women for the contributions they’ve made as women are the “bedrock of our nation.”
Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Bahamas Crisis Centre in the protection of women and girls in The Bahamas is one of the reasons why, according to Mrs. Davis, the center’s founder Dr. Sandra Dean-Patterson and staff were chosen to be presented with a plaque for assistance in social work.
“This is so phenomenal. Your contributions are great, and I respect this institution very much,” she said.
The Bahamas Crisis Center has established programs for domestic violence advocacy and rape survivors’ advocacy as well as provides support and accommodation to victims of domestic violence and sexual violence.
In its forty years of commitment to the advocacy for the safety of women and girls, the work of the Bahamas Crisis Centre is crucial to what International Women’s Day is all about, according to Minister Rahming.
First lady and Minister of state
“You are the nucleus of the hurting women. Not us. You. Because we give them to you. They are counseled. They are nurtured back to wholeness,” she said.
In addition to the Bahamas Crisis Center, other organizations honoured for the work they do in supporting women for International Women’s Day include: the Persis Rodgers Home for the Aged, Eljhay’s Hilltop Cottage Ministries, and Pat’s Senior Citizens Home.
Mrs. Davis and Minister of State Rahming, with representatives of the Bahamas National Trust and Aliv, planted breadfruit and mahogany trees in Lou Adderley Park for the first installation of the “50 for 50” tree-planting initiative. The Aliv-sponsored program is a partnership between The Office of the Spouse and the Bahamas National Trust with the aim of planting 50 trees across The Bahamas in commemoration of the celebration of the 50th Independence Anniversary.
According to Mrs. Davis, the initiative is a great way for people to connect with nature and the future benefits of planting the trees will help the environment as well as provide food accessibility to everyone. “Let us enrich our knowledge, health and our environment,” she said.
Header: First lady and Minister of State at Bahamas Crisis Centre
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.
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