BAHAMAS CONSUL GENERAL HOSTS RECEPTION FOR EXNIHILO ART CENTER WASHINGTON, D.C. — In recognition of its ongoing commitment to “bolster art education, cultural exchange and economic growth in The Bahamas,” Ms. Paulette Zonicle, Bahamas Consul General to Washington, D.C., hosted a cocktail reception for the Exnihilo Art Center at the Bahamas Embassy Consular Annex, 1025… Read more »
BUCKEYE EXECUTIVE UPDATES AMBASSADOR ON FREEPORT PETROLEUM STORAGE OPERATIONS WASHINGTON, D.C. — Mr. Steven E. Some, Director of Government Relations with Buckeye Partners L.P., headquartered in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania, updated His Excellency Dr. Eugene Newry, Bahamas Ambassador to the United States, on his company’s petroleum storage operations in Freeport, Grand Bahamas, during a visit to The… Read more »
MEMBERS OF OAS PERMANENT COUNCIL PAY TRIBUTE TO LIBERATOR SIMON BOLIVAR WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the occasion of the anniversary of his birth, members of the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) paid tribute to Simón Bolívar (1783-1830) on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, during a meeting of the Permanent Council held in… Read more »
OAS PERMANENT COUNCIL HOLDS SPECIAL MEETING ON STALLED HAITI ELECTIONS WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to a request from the Government of Haiti, His Excellency Dr. Elliston Rahming, Bahamas Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS) and Chair of the OAS Permanent Council, convened a special meeting of the Permanent Council… Read more »
THINGS TO DO DC AGAIN SPONSORS “A NIGHT IN BAHAMAS” AT EMBASSY WASHINGTON, D.C. – The patio and garden area of the Embassy of The Bahamas, 2220 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., was again transformed into a party scene as THINGS TO DO D.C. held another social event for young professionals in the Washington, D.C., area on… Read more »
BAHAMAS NATIONAL CHILDREN’S CHOIR PERFORMS IN CONCERT AT EMBASSY WASHINGTON, D.C. — During a courtesy call on His Excellency Dr. Eugene Newry, Bahamas Ambassador to the United States, The Bahamas National Children’s Choir and the National Boys’ Choir of The Bahamas staged a delightful concert at the Embassy of The Bahamas, 2220 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.,… Read more »
RAHMING CHAIRS FIRST PERMANENT COUNCIL MEETING WASHINGTON, D.C. — In his capacity as The Bahamas’ Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), His Excellency Dr. Elliston Rahming presided over his first regular meeting as Chair of the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) on Wednesday, July 13, 2016,… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. –His Excellency Ashish Saraf, Honorary Consul of The Bahamas to India, paid a courtesy call His Excellency Dr. Eugene Newry, Ambassador of The Bahamas to the United States, on Wednesday, July 7, 2016, at the Embassy of The Bahamas, 2220 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Described in his official biography as “a global citizen,” Mr…. Read more »
THIS WEEK IN THE BAHAMAS (27 JUNE – 1 JULY 2016) COMMENTARY BY ELCOTT COLEBY PM CHRISTIE TOURS NEW HOUSING SUBDIVISION; TOUTS NEW HOUSING MODEL Prime Minister Christie toured the Ardastra Gardens Subdivision extension on Tuesday where 61 new affordable government housing units are under construction. Under the government’s Public Private (sector) Partnership (PPP), Arawak… Read more »
RAHMING ASSUMES CHAIRMANSHIP OF OAS PERMANENT COUNCIL WASHINGTON, D.C. — His Excellency Dr. Elliston Rahming, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of The Bahamas to the Organization of American States (OAS) and Bahamas Ambassador to the United Nations, assumed the Chair of the OAS Permanent Council and the General Committee in a ceremony held at the OAS… Read more »
