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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama - Dr. Daniel Johnson, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture joined the youth of Grand Bahama on a march, Sunday to close the month of activities in celebration of Youth Month.
“The future of Grand Bahama is in you,” he told the young people present. He said, “From what I see out here today, your future is secure, bright and fantastic. Don’t let anyone tell you different.” Minister Johnson also gave these encouraging words, “The future is now. Take action now, do what you need to do, love your God, love your family and we are ready to roll now.”
Dr. Johnson acknowledged the presence of Bishop Michael Eldon School’s Head Girl, Joanna Evans for nine As in BGCSE, 9 medals at Carifta and 1900 on her SATs. He said that Joanna was an example of success. Grand Bahamian s, he said, are a humble people and will therefore go far.
Other speakers included Mrs. Sandra Edgecombe, Deputy Director of Education; and Ms. Rebecca Matter, 2014 Youth Month Speech Winner.
Mrs. Edgecombe told the young people, advisers and parents present that it was a pleasure seeing so many young people showing up to make the statement that they are good young people who will make a brighter future tomorrow for all.
She further stated, “Young people, your presence here this afternoon, says to the nation that all is not lost. You are in the majority of young persons who are prepared to work hard, to show respect for law and order to play your role in building this nation.”
Today, she continued, young people are combating social ills such as murder, robberies, suicide, drugs and teen pregnancy, along with high school drop outs and unemployment. “This is not the case for all of the young people.” There are people who are doing well and those who are being celebrated.
“You are our hope, you are our future.” Mrs. Edgecombe told the young people that they are the ones who stand out as the brightest and best.
Among those groups participating in the march were the Scouts Association, the Grand Bahama Boys and Girls Brigade, The Girl Guides Association, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Rangers, Bishop Michael Eldon School, West End Primary, St. Paul’s Methodist College, Maurice Moore Primary School and Orion Pathfinders and many others.
A number of activities were held to close out the month, and they included a rap session with emerging youth leaders on Saturday morning, at youth talent show in Count Basie Square in Port Lucaya and the march on Sunday. Nassau opens their month of celebrations with a youth march, and Grand Bahama holds their annual Youth March at the end of the month.
ADDRESSING THE YOUTH – Minister of Education, Dr. Daniel Johnson, addressed a group of young people on Sunday following the Youth March,that marked the closing of Youth Month celebrated in October.
LEADING THE MARCH – Several officials were present to lead the annual Youth March on Sunday. The march marks the closing of Youth Month. Shown from left are: Minister of Youth, Dr. Daniel Johnson; Chevita Campbell, Chief Councillor for the City of Freeport; Sandra Edgecombe, Deputy Director of Education and Carla Brown-Roker, Youth Coordinator of the Ministry of Youth.
SCOUTS IN ATTENDANCE – The Scouts Association participated in the Youth March on Sunday. The march marked the closing of Youth Month celebrated in October. The group is shown marching behind District Commissioner, Reginald Dean.
RANGERS PARTICIPATE – The Royal Bahamas Defence Force Rangers participated in the Youth March on Sunday. The march was held as a part of the closing ceremonies for Youth Month celebrated in October. The group is followed by Maurice Moore Primary School.
IN FULL SPLENDOR – The Orion Pathfinders were in full splendor during the annual Youth March on Sunday, which marks the closing of Youth Month, celebrated the month of October.
GREETING OFFICIALS – Minister of Youth, Dr. Daniel Johnson (centre) greets Dr. Cecil Thompson and Youth Coordinator of the Ministry of Youth, Carla Brown-Roker, following the Youth March on Sunday. The march closed Youth Month, celebrated in October.
(BIS Photos: Vandyke Hepburn)
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