Bahamas News
Pastoral Care Givers receive training beyond local hospitals
#Bahamas, January 21, 2018 – Nassau – Minister of Health Dr. the Hon. Duane Sands said over the years, Pastoral Care Givers are not limited to experience training in only the local hospitals, namely Princess Margaret Hospital and Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre, the Simpson Penn Centre for Boys, the Willamae Pratt Centre for Girls and the All Saints Camp, but clinical sites also include Her Majesty’s Prison Services, and even some public schools.
“For this accomplishment of persistent progress over the years, I thank you Pastoral Care Givers and challenge you to stay the course,” the Health Minister said during the during the Clinical Pastoral Education 7th Commencement Exercise at Government House, Tuesday, January 16, 2018.
He told the graduates that they have been bestowed with a tremendous responsibility. “You will be looked upon as persons occupying a position of reverence and responsibility.
“Indeed, it is expected that you will bring about change in the lives of everyone you happen to come in contact with. Your rigorous training, which would have included copious hours sharing written case studies, verbatim reports, and ward rounds in partnership with our health care professionals, has qualified you to be of much service to those in need.”
“However, in my experience, the real success of your interactions with others will lie in the quality of the experience you give to those you come into contact with.”
Dr. Sands noted that while the role of Pastoral Care Givers is often not considered when discussing health professions, it is important to recognise that they, in fact, represent a vital “pillar of strength” trained to keep all of patients, staff and the public, balanced.
“You are our first responders in the face of emotional and spiritual crisis. You are advocates for the religious freedoms, and human rights of marginalized; the voiceless and the poor even in the regimented and high-pressure institutional environments of our public hospitals. Yours is an important role that improves the care patients receive, and this means that we are all Partners Together in the Delivery of Healthcare.”
He added, “As you assume your role as Pastoral Care Givers within the Public Hospitals Authority at its various institutions, it is expected that you be compassionate, sympathetic and sensitive to the internal cry of our patients and staff. Honour your assignments to the various institutions you are attached to; step-up to the plate to meet the demands that await you. Graduates, you must always be ready and willing to serve.”
By: Llonella Gilbert (BIS)
Photo Caption: Minister of Health Dr. the Hon. Duane Sands (seated in the centre) is pictured with platform guests and graduates during the Clinical Pastoral Education 7th Commencement Exercise at Government House, Tuesday, January 16, 2018.
(BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna)
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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