Bahamas News
BAHAMAS: 41 Persons Graduate as Environmental Monitors in Over-the-Hill Development Partnership Initiative
#Nassau, March 2, 2019 – Bahamas – During a ceremony Thursday, February 28, 2019 a total of 41 persons from Bain and Grants Town communities became the first set of Environmental Monitors after 12 weeks of intense training.
The ceremony was held at the Wesley Methodist Church hall on Meadow Street, during which Minister of the Environment and Housing the Hon. Romauld Ferreira delivered remarks on the initiative – a partnership between the Over-the Hill Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister and the Department of Environmental Health Services.
This particular effort sees a partnership between The Over-the-Hill Initiative and the Ministry of the Environment & Housing, which last year introduced the #Be A Hero Campaign to recognize community leaders for going the extra mile.
Samita Ferguson, Executive Manager of the Over-the-Hill Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister underscored the importance of the partnership initiative. Also present at the graduation ceremony were the Members of Parliament for Centreville, and Bain and Grant’s Town, Reece Chipman and Travis Robinson, respectively.
The Over-The-Hill Community Development Partnership Initiative is serious about its mandate to transform lives and bring rejuvenation to the Bain & Grants Town and Centerville communities according to Mrs. Ferguson.
The Environmental Monitors hail from the various communities within the Over-the-Hill area. Now that they have graduated, their responsibilities will vary from ensuring the areas are free from environmental infractions such as illegal dumping, monitoring target areas daily, filing weekly reports and presenting evidence that could lead to offenders being charged in a revived environmental court.
The ongoing cleanup campaign entails a four-pronged approach. Once the monitor identifies an abandoned vehicle or another hazard, a notice would be placed on it with a request for removal within a given time frame.
Other aspects include a doubling of regular garbage collection with twice weekly pick-ups in the targeted areas; and the concern of abandoned, derelict buildings.
The Over-the-Hill Community Development Partnership Initiative, officially launched in May 2018, is built around six key pillars designed to fully restore the Over-the-Hill residential areas. The pillars are:
· Social Empowerment;
· Economic Empowerment;
· Rejuvenation;
· Smart Technology;
· Green and Sustainable Technology; and
· Programmes for the Youth and the Elderly.
The Over-the-Hill Community Development Partnership Initiative is the brainchild of Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert A Minnis, whose goal is to transform those communities into cleaner and safer environments, while economically empowering residents.
By Lindsay Thompson (BIS)
Photo Captions:
Header: A total of 41 persons from Bain and Grants Town communities became the first set of Environmental Monitors after 12 weeks of intense training. The ceremony was held at Wesley Methodist Church hall on Meadow Street on Thursday, February 28, 2019. Minister of the Environment and Housing, the Hon. Romauld Ferreira gives graduation address at the podium.
First insert:During a graduation ceremony Thursday, February 28, 2019 a total of 41 persons from Bain and Grants Town communities became the first set of Environmental Monitors after 12 weeks of intense training. The ceremony was held at Wesley Methodist Church hall on Meadow Street. Pictured front row from left are Samita Ferguson, Executive Manager of the Over-the-Hill Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister; Reece Chipman, Member of Parliament for Centreville; Travis Robinson, Member of Parliament for Bain and Grant’s Town; and Minister of the Environment and Housing the Hon. Romauld Ferreira.
Second insert:Rocky Nesbitt, Project Manager for Over-the-Hill Initiative, Office of the Prime Minister, congratulates the 41 Environmental Monitors on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Wesley Methodist Church hall on Meadow Street.
BIS Photos/Derek Smith
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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