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BAHAMAS: An Educational Legacy – The Jane and Marcus Bethel $100,000 Scholarship Established at UB
#Nassau, July 07, 2018 – Bahamas – Growing up “liberty is through education,” was the adage which resonated through the home of the late Marcus Bethel, founder of Bethel Brothers Morticians, renowned visionary, entrepreneur and patriarch, with seven children Justice Rubie M. Nottage (Ret.), Dr. Pamela F. Etuk, Dr. Marcus R. C. Bethel, Dr. Paulette A. Bethel, Michael Bethel, Marion Bethel Sears and Owen M. Bethel. He and his wife, the late Jane Fitzroy Bethel (nee Butler) believed in the transformative power of education. Though the couple did not have the opportunity to graduate from high school, they instilled in their progeny the value of a sound education.
“My father ensured that all of his young girls would be educated, there were four of us out of seven and he said to each one of us, ‘I may not be able to leave properties and land for you but if you have a good education, no man can take that away from you’,” recalls the oldest Bethel daughter, Retired Justice Ruby M. Nottage. “Holding his hand very strongly was my mother…together they saw this vision of educating their children.” An astounding decision for that time, Jane and Marcus Bethel allowed their first two daughters to go to boarding school at the ages of seven and nine.
Surrounded by family, friends and University of The Bahamas senior administrators, faculty and staff on Wednesday, 4th July 2018, the Bethel family founded the Jane and Marcus Bethel Scholarship Award in memory of their beloved parents. On behalf of the family, former parliamentarian Dr. Marcus Bethel and his wife Chantal donated $100,000 to the University for the establishment of entry level scholarships for needy students and awards for student travel abroad experiences. Awardees are required to maintain a GPA of 3.00 and be full time students with 12 or more credits.
While celebrating his birthday, Dr. Bethel expressed profound support for UB, reflecting on the many family ties to the institution over the years including the leadership of former Attorney General, Minister of Education and College Council Chairman Mr. Alfred Sears – husband of Dr. Bethel’s sister Marion – and Retired Justice Nottage’s contributions as a former member of the College Council and current law faculty member.
“Our family is connected in many ways to the University of The Bahamas and we as a family are all proud of the University, where it came from and where it is going. I want to commend President Smith and Provost Davis whom we worked with for the past few months on this scholarship. We want to congratulate you and the staff for the tremendous work you are doing. I’m amazed and so proud to hear that so many students in Grand Bahama and throughout The Bahamas who are eager to get into the University of The Bahamas; eager to achieve a degree that will be internationally recognized. Our giving is part of the process to help move this forward,” express Dr. Bethel.
University President Dr. Rodney D. Smith shared his gratitude on behalf of the institution and touted the impact the donation would have on the 
expansion of learning experiences for UB students.
“By creating the Jane and Marcus Bethel Award, the Bethel family communicates a public, permanent and powerful message – that they believe in extending access to excellent tertiary education to an increasing number of students. This is truly nation building. At the University of The Bahamas, we believe that investment in study abroad experiences is essential to creating students who have a broader world view, which in turn can make them better nation builders. Education is so much more than a classroom and campus experience – it is global,” said President Smith.
Proud spokesperson for the family, Mrs. Nottage, said in closing, “A culture of giving is very needed in this society, we must be able to give and give freely not counting the cost and not expecting anything in return.”
Release: BIS
Photo Caption:
- Event moderator Justice Ruby M. Nottage (Retired).
- Friends and family gathered in honour and celebration of the late Jane and Marcus Bethel.
- Dr. Marcus Bethel, his wife Chantal and sons presented the $100,000 cheque to UB President Dr. Rodney D. Smith.
- University of The Bahamas President Dr. Rodney D. Smith and Provost Linda Davis signs MOU with Bethel family.
- Former parliamentarian Dr. Marcus Bethel.
Mr. Owen Bethel son of the late Marcus Bethel.
Bethel family with Dr. Smith and Dr. Davis.
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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