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BAHAMAS: Ministry of Tourism & Aviation Official Statement on the Passing of Former Director-General of Tourism, David L. Johnson
#Nassau, August 21, 2018 – Bahamas – The Ministry of Tourism and Aviation, its staff and officers join with the Minister of Tourism and 
Aviation, the Hon. Dionisio D’Aguilar, its Permanent Secretary, Mr. Charles Albury and the Director-General, Mrs. Joy Jibrilu in extending its sincere condolences to the family of the late David L. Johnson, former Director-General of Tourism.
Mr. Johnson’s long career in the tourism industry began some 45 years ago, when he, along with six other Bahamians, was identified as a Management Trainee for positions overseas in the Bahamas Tourist Offices. Mr. Johnson spent many years in the Bahamas Tourist Offices in the United States and Canada namely, New York, Boston, Miami and Toronto.
He is regarded as a pioneer in the tourism industry, winning respect both internally and externally from the supplier side of the Industry, from hotel brands to airlines, cruiselines, tour operators and agents, to private sector business partners, BHTA and Promotion Boards within The Bahamas. Mr. Johnson had a deep understanding of how the tourism machinery worked and gained valuable knowledge of the business of tourism from the relationships he developed over the years especially from the tour operators he worked closely with, some of whom remained his personal friends. He rose to become the General Manager of the Americas responsible for all of the BTO’s in North America and then returned home. He later joined the airline industry to become the Managing Director of Bahamasair.
By then considered a veteran tourism professional, David Johnson joined the Grand Bahama Island Promotion Board in 1996. The Promotion Board and the Grand Bahama Tourist Office came together under his leadership as the Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board. During his time in Grand Bahama he was regarded as the technical leader of Grand Bahama’s tourism sector, which at the time comprised 4,000 hotel rooms.
He returned to New Providence in 2004 as the Deputy Director-General in charge of Business and Product Development, and thereafter served as Director-General of Tourism from 2010 to 2014.
Having prevailed upon those who would make the decision to focus on the development side of tourism, he was transitioned into what was to become the Tourism Development Corporation as CEO in 2014, and later entered the private sector. He continued working in this capacity until his health prevented him from doing so as he sincerely wanted to see the Grand Lucayan re-open and for its people to return to work.
The tourism industry of The Bahamas has lost a consummate tourism professional and business leader.
The Ministry of Tourism and Aviation extends heartfelt condolences to his wife, Sabrina, their two sons and his family.
Nassau, The Bahamas
August 21, 2018
Release: Ministry of Tourism & Aviation
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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