Dr. Gomez said the graduations are also a further testament as to how far the country has progressed in developing and modernizing its public healthcare sector. While both Specialty Programmes are accredited by the Royal College of Nursing, the Medical/Surgical Nursing Specialist Programme for Registered Nurses is the first of its kind in The Bahamas and indeed the region.  

Mr. Christie made the statement while delivering the keynote address at the Chamber of Commerce National Conclave held at the Melia Nassau Resort April 15-16.  The theme for the two-day seminar was, "Ideas and Innovation: Making The Bahamas a More Competitive Jurisdiction." Mr. Christie said that the theme is "especially pertinent" at this juncture in the economic development of our country.   

"I am grateful for the opportunity to address you at the opening of this institution for special education," said Mr. Christie. "It is through education that we promote the development of our people and the nation as a whole."

"Of all the places on our glorious planet, few rival the brilliant colors of The Bahamas."- Douglas Wheelock, NASA astronaut said when sharing a photo of The Bahamas from space.

This year's Earth Day theme "it's our time to lead" resonates profoundly with the Bahamas National Trust and our mission to engage our nation's youth in environmental stewardship. Currently the BNT hosts nationwide youth programs like Discovery Club, Navigators, Eco-Camp and summer camps which promote experiential learning and encourages ownership of the fragile Bahamian landscape. These programs have a track record of encouraging young persons to pursue careers in marine and environmental sciences. Initiatives such as these inevitably contribute to the growing number of tomorrow's environmental leaders.

"This significant donation will help to produce quality machinists in The Bahamas," said Don Forbes, Training Manager at GBS. "As The Bahamas is currently lacking in machinists, we thought it was extremely important that we donate this piece of equipment to BTVI, as quality machinists are vital to the Shipyard business."

The 10:00am service at First Baptist Church, attracted hundreds of mourners from all walks of life providing an atmosphere of celebration rather than sadness for the sudden passing of Mrs. Edgecombe.

While there was an exciting lineup of entertainment, including the 17 semi-finalists in the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival Music Masters Song Competition, the two-day festival climaxed with the sounds of the Legendary T-Connection, who certainly did not disappoint. In epic-style, some of the country's most celebrated artists also graced the grand stage, and gave show-stopping performances, including Jay Mitchell, Dyson Knight, Julien Believe, Stileet, Avvy and D-Mac.

James King is a wealthy hedge fund manager who is about to marry his boss's daughter when evidence of fraud & embezzlement are brought up against him and if he is not able to clear his name he will be forced to endure 10 years in San Quentin. Darnell Lewis is a car washer in the car park of the building where James King works with hopes of making a car washing business franchise, but when he is given the opportunity to get paid to help James prepare for his time in prison due to a misunderstanding he jumps at the chance. Martin Barrow is the future father in law of James who started the corporation he works at, but when allegations are made to discredit James he promises to find the person behind the scandal. Alissa Barrow is a James' future wife with a taste for the very extravagant things that he gets for her, but when his accounts are frozen due to his pending incarceration it becomes clear to her that she would rather not be attached to a penniless felon.

Bringing brief remarks at the opening ceremony was the Hon. Dr. Bernard J. Nottage, Minister of National Security, who was a long time president of the Bahamas Amateur Athletics Association (BAAA). He observed that the High School Relays was the first, in a series of first class events to be held this year at the stadium.
     

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