International
Bahamas UN Mission holds outreach initiative
By Oswald Brown
Apr 27, 2017 - 12:12:17 PM

From left to right: Ms. T’Shae Sherman Ms. Manise Rahming, Mr. Arri Burrows, H.E. Dr. Elliston Rahming, Bahamas Permanent Representative to the United Nations and the Organization of American States (OAS, Discussion leader Mr. Rishard Cooper, Ms. Valerie Brathwaite, Ms. Kamela Forbes, Dr. Candice Chipman-Shaw, and Ms. Jerusa Ali.

NEW YORK -- The Permanent Mission of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the United Nations in New York on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 held its second quarterly outreach initiative, engaging members of the Bahamian diaspora from the tri-state area in another vibrant and animated roundtable discussion.

The discussion, titled "Social Challenges: The Implications for Economic and Social Advancement in The Bahamas", was led by Attorney Rishard Cooper – a native Bahamian, a senior associate at the law firm of Hogan Lovells in New York, and a named top 40 high achiever under the age of 40 in The Bahamas.

Mr. Cooper led the lively and involved group through a conversation and interaction that touched on topics including: the need to improve the standards of the Bahamian public school system to make The Bahamas more internationally-competitive; the rise in prevalence of single-parent homes and absence of involvement by fathers, extended family and larger community; the brain drain phenomenon in The Bahamas; and more.

The stimulating dialogue invigorated participation by all, demonstrating shared experiences in many regards, while also promoting respect for diverging opinions and positions on controversial topics.

The next forum is anticipated to take place later this summer.

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