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From:TheBahamasWeekly.com Bahamas Information Services Updates
Freeport , Bahamas - The Bahamas Customs and Excise Department on Grand Bahama will join fellow officers throughout the country in celebrating their Centennial Anniversary beginning this Friday. During a press conference at Custom’s office in the C.A. Smith Complex on Tuesday morning, Alexander Burrows outlined a number of events planned for the milestone. On Friday the 21st of March, there will be a flag raising ceremony scheduled for 10:00 a.m. in the front of the Cornelius A. Smith Government Complex. On Sunday, March 23rd the Customs Department will host a special church service at the Freeport Bible Church beginning at 3:00 p.m.. The Pastor is Rev. Wilbur Outten. Immediately following the service, Customs/Revenue Officers will participate in a parade accompanied by the popular Bahamas Brass Band and will proceed to Customs Headquarters on the Mall Drive. The celebrations continue again on Friday April 5th 2014 at 9:00 a.m. when staff members will visit the senior citizens at Burrows House, and will conduct a community outreach by cleaning around the grounds, in addition to donating some products to be used at the home. On Saturday May 3rd 2014 beginning at 8:00 a.m., the officers will stage a Fun/Run/Walk event. The route will take participants from Customs Headquarters at the C.A. Smith Complex, north on the Mall to the Airport roundabout and heading south to Ranfurly Circle ending at Customs Headquarters. Mr. Burrows advised that in addition to the activities mentioned residents should stay tuned as more events are planned including an open forum and exhibition and awards night to name a few.
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