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BAHAMAS: Defence Force Rangers Receive Musical Instruments

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#Nassau, October 26, 2018 – Bahamas – Defence Force Rangers Receive Musical Instruments Coral Harbour Base, 26 OCT. ‘18 (RBDF): The Royal Bahamas Defence Force received a boost to its Rangers Youth program with the presentation of musical instruments from the government of the People’s Republic of China to the government of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas on October 25.

Bringing remarks during a brief ceremony at the Her Majesty’s Bahamian Ship Coral Harbour were the Honorable Marvin Dames, Minister of National Security, and Huang Qingu, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to The Bahamas.

In his remarks, the Honourable Marvin Dames noted that the relationship between the countries has grown through educational and cultural exchanges as well as economic investments.

The Minister also lauded the efforts of the Chinese Embassy and stated that the presentation of wind and percussion instruments, and band accessories valued at $60,000 marked a significant contribution to the Ranger’s Program and further strengthens the ties between our two nations.

The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, Huang Qingu, said that the handover was a symbol of friendship between the two nations, and hopes that the additional instruments will assist band members in taking their performances to another level.  The Ambassador also reassured Minister Dames of his nation’s commitment to the modernization of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force.

Items handed over during the ceremony included trombone, horns, sousaphones, saxophones, clarinets, drums, guitars and cymbals.  Accessories also consisted of drum stands, a studio synthesizer and a computer.  These items complement the musical instruments currently used by the Rangers, much of which were purchased by the Rangers.

Established in 2013 under the leadership of Chief Petty Officer Ezrum Lewis, the band is currently comprised of almost 50 members and have made significant achievements both nationally and internationally.

Also in attendance at the ceremony were Commodore Tellis Bethel, Commander Defence Force, members of his executive command, and the Rangers Director, Lieutenant Delvonne Duncombe, and his support team.

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force remains committed to developing our country’s next generation of leaders.

 

Release: RBDF

Photo Captions: 

Header: The Honorable Marvin Dames, Minister of National Security and The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, Huang Qingu signing the official handover of musical instruments to the government of The Bahamas on October 25, 2018 at HMBS Coral Harbour. Looking on are: Commodore Tellis Bethel, Commander Defence Force, Lieutenant Delvonne Duncombe, Rangers Director; Chief Petty Officer Ian Morley, Rangers Chief Instructor and two RBDF Rangers Cadets.

First Insert: The Defence Force Rangers band playing a musical selection during the presentation of musical instruments from the government of the People’s Republic of China to the government of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas on October 25 2018.

Second Insert: The Honorable Marvin Dames, Minister of National Security; The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, Huang Qingu; Commodore Tellis Bethel, Commander Defence Force; Members of the RBDF Executive Command, Lieutenant Delvonne Duncombe and Chief Petty Officer Ian Morley, Rangers Chief Instructor.

 

(RBDF Photos by Marine Seaman Michael Turner)

 

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Bahamas economic growth

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Rashaed Esson

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The Bahamas’ economy is in good standing according to reports from the Bahamas National Statistical Institute which released the Quarterly Gross Domestic Product Series. They indicate that quarterly GDP trends for 2023 saw increases compared to 2022, a sign of recovery from the Covid 19 pandemic.

The most significant increase was 9.9 percent in the first quarter of 2023, and the industries responsible for the growth include Accommodations and food, construction and Arts.

 

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RBC appoints new Country Manager and Area Vice President for Turks & Caicos 

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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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Get your laugh on, March On show coming to Turks and Caicos with box office at IGA Friday and Saturday

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Dana Malcolm 

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After resounding success in the Bahamas, hit play ‘March On, The Story of Us’ has been inundated with requests to take their show on the road, and the first location they’ll be hitting is Providenciales Turks and Caicos with tickets on sale this weekend from May 3 to 5.

Magnetic Media spoke to Gea Pierre, playwright, who told us the TCI was a natural first choice for the cast and crew. 

“We started ‘March On’ in November 2023 and it was really an opportunity for us to tell a story, the story of the Bahamas and to encompass the nations that we have an amazing relationship with like the Turks and Caicos,” she continued “We really got a lot of people calling [for the play] from [the TCI], so much so we really had to pay attention.” 

The response to ‘March On’ at home and abroad was overwhelming.

“To say it went well is an understatement, even before we opened we got calls from Canada, from all over the US with people wanting us to come and perform.” 

And take the show on the road they did! Gea and her team have launched “March On: The Tour” and will be in Providenciales to perform on May 10th and 11th. It’s the first of a number of stops which include Nassau and several US locations. 

A ticket booth will be set up from today, Friday May 3 in the foyer of IGA grocery store beginning at 1 p.m. Friday and then again all day on Saturday, allowing residents to purchase with cash. 

Online tickets are available for purchase with credit cards. Then the full team returns on Friday, May 11 for the actual showing at 8 pm and their two showings on Saturday at 4pm and 8 pm. The venue is Brayton Hall, Providenciales under the patronage of Washington Misick, TCI Premier and First Lady Delthia Misick.

Describing the close familial relationships between the TCI and the Bahamas, for many on the crew it will be like coming home Gea told us, for others it will be a treat to visit for the first time, the places that their grandparents described. 

Tickets are only $60 for general seating and $75 for VIP seating. 

Gea maintained that the team wanted to keep the show as accessible to residents as possible.

As for why you should come out and see the play, other than the great price point:

“The way that people have responded to it is non stoplaughter, people have been moved to tears because there’s some emotion. It does not only lend to Bahamians. It’s a family drama, and anyone who’s ever been a part of a family is going to get something out of it, and something moving.”

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