Bahamas News
State Reception celebrates the 49th Independence Anniversary of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
By: Lindsay Thompson
Bahamas Information Services
#TheBahamas, July 12, 2022 – A State Reception was held celebrating the 49th Independence Anniversary of Commonwealth of The Bahamas, under the theme “Proud to be Bahamian”.
The event was staged at Baha Mar Convention Centre on Monday, July 11, 2022, which was observed as the holiday.
Scores of guests gathered in the convention centre which was adorned with Bahamian flags hanging from the ceiling and attached to walls and columns with patriotic fervour. An added attraction was that of artists painting images on site.
Table centerpieces of flowers also reflected the aquamarine gold and black colours of the National Flag, while tasty treats from the buffet included conch fritters, crab cakes, grouper; and a pale blue-coloured sky-juice concoction, wine and other drinks were served.
Her Excellency Leslia Miller-Brice, Bahamas Ambassador to CARICOM and Chairperson of the National Independence Committee, received dignitaries at the entrance of the convention centre, upon their arrival.
The guest list was headed by Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith, and Lady Smith; Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis and Mrs. Ann Marie Davis; Deputy Prime
Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper and Mrs. Cecilia Cooper; Chief Justice Sir Brian Moree and Lady Moree; Leader of the Opposition the Hon. Michael Pintard; and dignitaries and guests from a cross-section of the community.
Once in the ballroom, the Royal Bahamas Police Force Pop Band played the National Anthem, ‘March On, Bahamaland,’ followed by the ceremonial ‘Cutting of the Independence Cake and Toast’ by the governor general.
The State Reception capped off days of activities marking the 49th Independence Celebrations, which kicked off on July 1 with National Pride Day Flag Raising Ceremony throughout the country.
The 49th Independence Celebrations are being held with anticipation of the 50th anniversary jubilee Independence celebrations in 2023. A National Independence Committee was formed with Her Excellency Leslia Miller-Brice as Chair for the 49th, 50th, and 51st Independence Celebrations.
Photo Captions:
BIS photos/Kemuel Stubbs
Header: Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius Smith raised ‘the Toast’ during The State Reception commemorating the 49th Independence Anniversary of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, under the theme, “Proud to be Bahamian”. The event was staged at Baha Mar Convention Centre on Monday, July 11, 2022. Pictured from left are Leander Brice; Her Excellency Leslia Miller-Brice, Bahamas Ambassador to CARICOM and Chairperson of the National Independence Committee; the Hon. Michael Pintard, Leader of the Opposition; Mrs. Ann Marie Davis; the Hon. Philip Davis, Prime Minister; Sir Cornelius; Lady Smith; Sir Brian Moree, Chief Justice; Lady Moree; the Hon. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minster of Tourism, Investments and Aviation and Mrs. Cecilia Cooper.
Insert: A cake cutting ceremony during the State Reception commemorating the 49th Independence Anniversary of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas under the theme, “Proud to be Bahamian”. The event was staged at Baha Mar Convention Centre on Monday, July 11, 2022. Pictured from left are Leander Brice; Her Excellency the Hon. Leslia Miller-Brice, Bahamas Ambassador to CARICOM and Chairperson of the National Independence Committee; the Hon. Michael Pintard, Leader of the Opposition; Mrs. Ann Marie Davis; the Hon. Philip Davis, Prime Minister; Sir Cornelius; Lady Smith; Sir Brian Moree, Chief Justice; Lady Moree; the Hon. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minster of Tourism, Investments and Aviation and Mrs. Cecilia Cooper.
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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