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Nassau, Bahamas - President of Paradigm Construction Mr. Audley
Hanna practiced an ancient tradition to celebrate the near completion of
the Bahamas Agricultural Marine and Science Institute (BAMSI). He conducted a
roof wetting ceremony, which includes pitching a white flag on the
building, to commemorate that the building is not in its final stages of
construction.
Mr. Hanna
built the original building on the site some 40 years ago, and the fact
that it is still standing today, he said, is a testament to his work
ethic. He was especially proud to be responsible for BAMSI's main
dormitories, now nearing completion, which means that the institute is
well on its way to opening and serving the Bahamian people.
"I am still
here, 40 years later, to renew my commitment, not only to providing top
class construction services to the Bahamian people, but ensuring that
the people of my hometown of Andros have the durable, quality structures
they need to enhance their way of life," said Mr. Hanna.
Mr. Hanna's
guests for the historic roof wetting ceremony included Deputy Prime
Minister Philip Brave Davis, who applauded Paradigm construction for
taking BAMSI's construction seriously, as its existence is importance to
bringing about the goals of self sufficiency for the country.
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Minister
responsible for Agriculture and Fisheries V. Alfred Gray was on hand to
confirm this. Former MP for North Andros Vincent Peet was given credit
for starting the initial paperwork for BAMSI, while present MP for North
Andros, Dr. Perry Gomez, along with MP Leslie Miller, noted the great
economic potential this institute will bring about for residents of the
island, and the opportunities it presents for others to take up
residence there.
Andros
will receive an injection of $100 over the next few years as a port and
infrastructure will be implemented to support BAMSI. The government of
The Bahamas has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the
University of Miami Marine Rosenstiel school and BAMSI, and the
government has invested $20 into BAMSI's construction and development.
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