Ministry of Youth- Grand Bahama

January 20th, 2016

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT from the Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture - Cultural Division - Freeport, Grand Bahama
The 17th Annual City of Freeport Council Junior Junkanoo Parade scheduled for Saturday, January 23rd, 2016 @ 5 p.m. has been POSTPONED due to incoming inclement weather. The new date for the parade is SATURDAY FEBRUARY 20th, 2016 @ 5 p.m.
Royal Bahamas Police Force
City of Freeport Council District
Grand Bahama Junkanoo Committee
Department of Meteorology
Ministry of Education

WE'RE BACK!!! It's been a while but we're back!
We trust that yours was a Christmas holiday season well spent and that your 2016 is off to a fantastic start!
We're excited about all the wonderful things this year holds for our Ministry, young people, and youth leaders! Be sure to remain connected so you can be in the know! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Lets be encouraged in your efforts to building our youth! Our future depends on it!

WE'RE SENDING HUGE CONGRATS OUT TO LATESS BARTLETT! Chocolatess Island Delights chocolate bars are now available at all Grand Sun Investment Ltd. Service Stations (FOCOL). 16 year old National Youth Award Entreprenuer and Junior Achiever, LaTess Bartlett is the first business (Chocolatess Island Delights) to produce and package handcrafted chocolates in Grand Bahama. With delecious flavors like Banana, Coconut w/Almonds, Pina Colada, Pralines & Cream, Cappuccino and Hazelnut, to delight your palate. Stop at any of the locations and support this young Bahamian Entreprenuer in her Master Chocolatier career.
CHOCOLATESS TO THE WORLD!

No matter how insignificant your efforts may seem, or how others may seek to discourage you, continue to do the best you can! Continue to be a part of the solution!

I will be a hummingbird - Wangari Maathai (English) In this beautifully animated clip from Dirt! The Movie, Wangari Maathai tells an inspiring tale of doing the best you can under seemingly interminable odds. ...

Changing a generation, one male at a time! We're extending an invitation to all young men to attend the "EAGLES SUMMIT" on November 6th-7th, 2015.

See Flyer below for more details.

An evening showcasing the visual & musical talents of young people from The Orchestral School of Music, Allegro School of Music, Young Artists of Grand Bahama & The Kevin G. Tomlinson Academy.

A total of 1200+ Youth groups, churches and schools throughout the island of Grand Bahama congregated in West Grand Bahama to participate in the annual National Youth Parade.

Great Food, Fun & Fellowship all on a Beautiful Day!

We are thankful for the opportunity to have partnered with ToastMasters Club 1425: Freeport Eagles for the 6th Annual Oslie Delancy Speech Competition!
It was a great success and quite the delight! Each of the 13 participants did a remarkable job delivering on the topic !
CONGRATULATIONS to 1st Place Winner - Gabriel Josephs
2nd Place Winner - Brian Rolle
3rd Place Winner - Henilee Mackey
4th Place Winner - AnnaKay Green
5th Place Winner - Allison Russell

WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT TONIGHT'S SPEECH COMPETITION!!!
With a record 13 high school participants, the excitement kicks off at 7:00pm @ the ProCathedral of Christ The King Hall.
We wish all of the participants the best!