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JA Month Launched in The Bahamas
By Stirling Strachan, BIS
Feb 3, 2015 - 8:05:04 PM

NASSAU, The Bahamas -- Philip Simon, acting executive director, and Raymond Winder, chairman, of Junior Achievement (JA) Bahamas launched JA Month --February 2015 -- under the theme “My Future Begins With Me” at Jacaranda House on Monday, February 2.

The launch was made official by the reading of a proclamation by the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.

Mr. Winder said the month would be used to showcase and celebrate past and present achievers who have been shown to be the brightest and best, and will also showcase corporate Bahamas.

Among activities scheduled are: Job Shadow Day; JA National Awareness T-shirt Day; Junior Achievement Community Projects; and ‘Let’s Talk About Our Future.’

Director of Youth in the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture Darren Turnquest pledged the support of the Government and the Ministry and, on behalf of the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Daniel Johnson -- congratulated JA Bahamas on 36 years of leadership, positive engagement and youth development that have contributed to the advancement of the youth of the nation.

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