Sandra Rolle

Dying to Live: Sandra Rolle is a cancer survivor who hails National Health Insurance Bahamas

Kent Johnson

Since 1993, Kent Johnson has been a member of the internationally recognized musical group Christian Massive. Today, he is putting his music aside to help his community combat violence.

Nikki M. Kelly

Nikki contributes to a prosperous Bahamas as a Bahamian artisan.

Anatol Rodgers High School Basketball

The young men of Anatol Rodgers High School are contributing towards the development of a modern Bahamas through focus and discipline gained through basketball.

Amanraah Ford

Sales and Marketing Manager for Fun Foods Wholesale is Amanraah Ford who knows that Bahamians have unique tastes. especially with ice cream!

Tara Diane

Tara Diane, owner of Star Events and Promotions, is a creative visionary using her talents to give back to Abaco and contributing to a modern Bahamas.

Anthony Lee

Anthony is one of the most cheerful phone card sellers in Nassau; helping Bahamians connect with one another.

Stories of Courage: Linda Barry Cooper

“My first thought after the storm was how fast and how soon I was going to be able to go help these people.” Linda Barrie Cooper called on neighbours to rise, and establish a soup and sandwich ministry to put warm food in the bellies of people who had nothing.

Stories Of Courage: Kerr Family

Tyrone Pinder

Building a stronger and more connected Bahamas is quite literally what Tyrone Pinder is doing. Tyrone has been with All Bahamas Construction Company Limited (ABC) for nine years and is currently works as assistant supervisor at The Fishing Hole Road Bridge in Grand Bahama.

Mark Turnquest

Recognizing the value of education, Mark Turnquest is excited to contribute to a Stronger Bahamas this school year as a music teacher on the island of Andros.

Chester Robards

Chester Robards is the event coordinator for the Chickcharney Challenge. This local event is a literal reflection of what a Stronger Bahamas embodies.

Lance Pinder

Lance Pinder is one of the shareholders working onboard the M/V First One based in Spanish Wells, Eleuthera.  From his immaculate mechanical room to his well-stocked galley, and his sustainable fishing practices, Lance embodies building a Stronger Bahamas.

Angel Garvey

Meet Angel Garvey, a recent welding graduate from The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute.

Le’Andra Mackey

Meet Le’Andra Mackey, this year’s recipient of the Tristar Education Optimization Program scholarship; a four-year, 50 thousand dollar scholarship to pursue post-secondary studies at the College of The Bahamas.

Thomas Saunders

Building a Prosperous Bahamas through his artistic abilities, Thomas Saunders creates authentically made Bahamian crafts for visitors to the island of Bimini.

Deborah and Claire Basden

Together, Deborah and Claire are contributing to a Stronger Bahamas by creating jobs and providing delicious goods for Bahamians available at “Da Best Yet” bakery in Marsh Harbour, Abaco.

Dyson Knight

Dyson Knight is an energetic musical entertainer showcasing The Bahamas to the world. His spirit and passion for delivering captivating performances contribute towards a modern and prosperous Bahamas throughout the music industry.

Olivia Turnquest

After retiring from 40 years of teaching, Olivia Turnquest embarked on a new journey in the hospitality industry. As the owner of Ellen’s Inn, she believes that a Stronger Bahamas requires active involvement in one’s community.

Merez Culmer

When Chef Culmer reflects back on his accomplishments in his career, he is filled with a sense of pride. He also feels a great sense of responsibility knowing he is a leader in his field, and wants to continue inspiring young Bahamian chefs to work together to build a #StrongerBahamas.

Lily Strachan-Moxey

Lily is the president of both The Grand Bahama Craft Association and The Bahamas National Craft Association. She has been making and selling straw bags for more than a decade.

Jamal McIntosh

Jamal is proud to call Abaco home and works tirelessly to teach his students patience.  He reminds students “patience requires an understanding that nothing comes very easily.  Hard work and the ability to be patient allows you to develop into the person that you want to be and allows you to hone your craft.”

Rosetta Cartwright

Now pursuing her education as a junior at The College of The Bahamas’ Northern Campus in Business Management, Rosetta explains that, “it is vital to build a modern Bahamas so that the younger generation of The Bahamas gets better education opportunities to reach their true potential.”

ASP Anthony Rolle

Assistant Superintendent of Police Rolle is proud to contribute to building a stronger Bahamas through his work as a mentor and role model.

Michael Fox

Michael hopes that young Bahamians view education and training as the best way to contribute to their country.  He says, “I believe that when you train a person in the right way and teach them how to manage their own life, this helps them and it helps us to build a Stronger Bahamas.”

Hilary Hilton Gibson

“A Stronger Bahamas does not depend on other countries to sustain itself,” says Hilary Hilton Gibson, Manager of The Tiki Hut Café on Harbour Island, Eleuthera. Hilary migrated to the island from Nassau for the love of his business – making good food that Bahamians and visitors love.

Ameera Poitier

“Education is the key component to help build our country,” says 16 year old Ameera Poiter, whose dream is to become a translator in the hospitality and tourism industry in The Bahamas.

Inspector Theodore Campbell

“It is important to reach out to young persons before they get involved in crime,” says Inspector Theodore Campbell, Director of the Urban Renewal Youth Band.