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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
Consul General Randy Rolle and diplomatic colleague from the Consulate of France.
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The Bahamas Consulate General Atlanta hosted a weekend of Independence events to commemorate the 43rd Independence Anniversary of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas.
Friday, July 8th 2016 - The Bahamas Consulate General hosted a "Toast to the nation" Reception at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough for the diplomatic corp, local Bahamians, Bahamian members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and friends of The Bahamas. The consulate also honored ten (10) Bahamians in the Atlanta Metro Area under the 43rd Independence theme" Honoring our people's excellence, the acronym of Hope."
Consul General Randy Rolle and Claire Angelle Director of International Affairs, City of Atlanta
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Saturday, July 9th 2016- The Bahamas Consulate General in conjunction with Popeye's hosted a 43rd Independence Celebration "Ole Fashioned Picnic" in Grant Park, Atlanta
Sunday, July 10th 2016- The Bahamas Consulate General Ecumenical Service was held at the Divine Order Church, Marietta GA. Staff members of the consulate and the Bahamian diaspora came together to give thanks for forty-three years of independence.
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Vice Consul Mia Ferguson and Ms. Mira Ferguson lead the guest in singing the Bahamian national anthem
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Consul General Randy Rolle addressed the guest at the Independence Celebration Reception
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43rd Independence Celebration People of Excellence Honorees: r-l Dr. Melvin Rahming (Excellence in Education), Mr. Casey Bethel (Excellence in Education), Ms. Natasha Brown (Excellence in Religion), Dr. Shaneeta Johnson (Excellence in Health), Mrs. Contanza Adderley Bourne (President of Eta Psi Omega- Nassau Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.),Vice Consul Mia Ferguson (Bahamas Consulate General Atlanta), Consul General Randy Rolle, Sen. Tynisha Tynes (Pi Upsilon Omega- Grand Bahama Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.), Ms. Lilianna Blades (Excellence in Arts), Mr. Edward Archer (Excellence in Tourism & Hotel), Ms. Beverly Maycock (Excellence in Community Service), Mr. Anthony Pearce (Excellence in Tourism & Hotel), Ms. Ebony Barley (City of Atlanta)
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Consul General Randy Rolle and Bahamian members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. that were attending the 67th International Boule Conference.
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Top Left: Atlanta Junkanoo Group performing at the 43rd Independence Celebration Reception; top right: Atlanta Junkanoo Group dancers performing at the 43rd Independence Celebration Reception; bottom left: Atlanta Junkanoo Group members; bottom; bottom right: Atlanta Junkanoo Group members.
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