Bahamas News
Race to the Polls: Female Candidates vs Male Candidates
Bahamas, April 28th 2017: The offering of female candidates this Election season calls into question just how many women wish to participate in politics and why there isn’t more Gender Equity in the sphere of governance in The Bahamas. Looking at the parties contesting elections, we see less than one fifth of candidates contesting in two main parties are females. The Progressive Liberal Party has filed nomination papers for seven female candidates out of its 39 going up for elections this year. The Free National Movement has only four female candidates contesting seats this year, while the Democratic National Alliance has put forward 13 female candidates out of the 35 seats it is contesting.
In its Sustainable Development Goals, the United Nations highlights this as its fifth goal, where it calls to“Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision making in political, economic and public life”, and to “Adopt and strengthen sound policies and enforceable legislation f
Arinthia Komolafe, DNA Killarney Candidate
or the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls at all levels”.
As to how these women are able to adequately represent gender based issues on the platform, so far candidates have put forward some messages on what their party represents
DNA Candidate, Arinthia Komolafe has spoken out on violence against women. In underscoring party policy, she said the “DNA aligns itself to the fundamental principles and goals set forth by the United Nations (UN) and in particular UN Women to ensure that women and girls everywhere can live in safety, peace and dignity in their communities”.
Melanie Griffin, PLP Candidate, Yamacraw
While PLP’s Social Services and Community Development Minister, Melanie Griffin, at the recently held UN’s Commission on the Status of Women meeting, outlined three initiatives that The Bahamas’ PLP government initiated to address women issues aligned with its Sustainable Development Goals.
She cited the RISE programme, the establishment of the Gender and Family Affairs department, as well as the plans to improve conditions for women in the workplace by introducing: more childcare and breastfeeding facilities, and
legislation to enact social security benefits that address vulnerable groups of women, and promote gender equity in board appointments as some of the actions taken.
Pakesia Parker-Edgecome, FNM Candidate West Grand Bahama & Bimini
While FNM candidate Pakesia Parker Edgecombe mentioned fair opportunities for women in the job market and work place on the platform , calling for women to be given the rights to pursue their passions.
With a little over a week to go before the polls on May 10th, The Bahamas women look to see themselves represented in the manifestos put forward.
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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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