Marlin J. Newton For Parliament

From the office of marlin J Newton independent candidate for Southern Shores to the people of Southern Shores and the entire Bahamas wishing you a very merry Christmas and a prosperous and happy New Year let's let us not forget the true meaning of Christmas it's a time of giving a time for family but let us not forget the true meaning of Christmas it's Christ. From Marlin J Newton and my son Jermaine M Newton God bless you all have a very merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year

Greetings to you my fellow Bahamians, as we continue to press onward and forward to our next General Elections we are in need of help. Marlin J. Newton can not do it all my himself, so it is up to you and I to begin to support the Newton Campaign for Southern Shores. If you are interested in supporting us you can sign up to campaign with us by clicking the call now button. However if you wish to send us a financial donation you can send all cash donations via wire transfer or direct deposit at

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We are in need of an office space in the Carmichael Area, Office Desks, Chairs, Desktops and other office supplies. We know that many campaigns would not ask for help, but if you did not help them to get in, beyond just your vote, how are they working for.

We are working of the great people of the Southern Shores Constituency.

Marlin J. Newton Campaign is on a three day suspension. We do apologize for any inconvenience caused, we would be in full service once again from Thursday morning at 12am.

Today the world pause to celebrate women and the many contributions they have made as Grandmothers, mothers, sisters, aunts, politicians, activists and corporate CEOs. I would like to extend a special Happy Woman's day to the 2,808 woman of my beloved Southern Shores, May God bless you for your hard work and dedication to your family and to this great community. I love each and everyone of you and will serve you to the best of my abilities.

Congradulations Emily Williams MP (In waiting) Marathon and Shadow Minister of Culture, Buscheme Armbrister MP (In waiting) Carmichael and Shadow Minister of Aviation, Podesta Moore MP (In waiting) and Shadow Minister of Social Services, Brenda Harris MP (In waiting) and Shadow Minister of Financial Services.

Marlin J. Newton, the campaign team and all of us in Southern Shores wishes to say congradulation to our firsr standard bearers.

After a great evening on the campaign trail we stopped to grab a bit and take a group selfie.

After working on the Campaign trail were hungry now time to feed our tummies.

FIRST FEMALE GOVERNOR GENERAL

HER EXCELLENCY
DAME IVY DUMONT, DCMG

GOVERNOR-GENERAL
2002 - 2005



Dame Ivy Dumont (nee Turnquest) is the first female Governor-General of The Commonwealth, having been confirmed in the post by the Queen on January 01, 2002. Dame Ivy had assumed office as Acting Governor-General November 13, 2001, in succession to Sir Orville Turnquest. She had been one of three females in the Cabinet of the Free National Movement government.


Dame Ivy Leona Dumont was born on 2nd October 1930 in Roses, Long Island, where she spent her early childhood years. She received her primary education at the Government schools at Roses and Buckleys, and her high school education at Government High School, New Providence. After leaving high school Dame Ivy entered the field of education moving through the system: first, as a student teacher, then as a classroom teacher, a Head Teacher, an Education Officer and as Deputy Director of Education. She culminated her career as a public servant at the Ministry of Works and Utilities where she served as Deputy Permanent Secretary for three years from 1975 to 1978.


In 1978 after serving thirty years in the Public Service, Dame Ivy joined NatWest Trust Corporation (Bahamas) Limited, now S.G. Hambros Bank and Trust (Bahamas) Limited, as a Training Officer. In the thirteen years which she spent with that company, Dame Ivy was promoted to Personnel Manager and then to Group Relations Manager, a position she held until her retirement in 1991.


Academic Achievements

In 1946 Dame Ivy received the Cambridge Junior Certificate; she gained the Cambridge Senior Certificate in 1947. In 1952 Dame Ivy received a certificate as an Associate of the College of Preceptors, a British organisation, and in 1954 she was awarded a Teacher's Certificate by the Bahamas Teachers College. She furthered her training in the United States of America on a Fulbright Grant as a participant in an International Teacher Development Programme, in 1962/1963.


From 1968 to 1970 Dame Ivy continued her studies at the University of Miami where she earned a Bachelor of Education degree; and she earned a doctorate in Public Administration (DPA) from Nova University (1976 to 1978). Dame Ivy also participated in a number of in-service workshops and public service courses over the years.


Church Affiliation

Dame Ivy is an active member of Emmanuel Gospel Chapel where she formerly served as a Sunday School Teacher. She is Past President of the United Sisters Fellowship of the Assemblies of Brethren, a former Awana Team Leader, a founding member and Past President of Women's Aglow International (Bahamas). She is a Bible Teacher/Speaker at Ladies' Retreats, Seminars and Workshops.


Family Life

Dame Ivy is married to Mr. Reginald Deane Dumont and is the mother of two children; Cheddi Dean Dumont and Edda Dumont Adolph and the godmother of four; Deidre, Jihan and Cheddi Dumont and Kobé Paul Adolph.


Her hobbies include dressmaking, design upholstery, soft crafts, and the cultivation of roses.


Political Care

In 1990 Dame Ivy was elected Secretary General of the Free National Movement (FNM). When the FNM became the government on 19th August, 1992, Dame Ivy began a new career. She was appointed as a Senator and Leader of Government business in The Senate and Minister of Health and Environment. From 1995 to 1999 Dame Ivy served as the Minister of Education and as the Minister of Education and Youth until 2001. Upon her retirement Dame Ivy was appointed Chairperson of the Public Service Commission with effect from 1st February, 2001.


In 1995 Dame Ivy was made a Dame Commander of the Order of St. Michael and St. George (DCMQ) by Her Majesty the Queen.


On 13th November, 2001 in an impressive ceremony witnessed by thousands of Bahamians, Dame Ivy was appointed to serve as Acting Governor-General of The Bahamas. She was confirmed in the position on 1st January, 2002.

Southern Shores Sports Authority

The youth of Southern Shores need motivations to become the NBA, MLB, PGA, LPGA, Track & Field, and Tennis star world wide.

1. We will establish a Basketball team to represent Southern Shores in NPBA
2. We will host a college scout game annually to give an open opportunity to Southern Shores best of the best athletes.
3. We will provide for each region of Southern Shores to have their own Sporting facilities to encourage the future of Southern Shores Sports Stars Hall of Fame.

My People we need your support for the 2017 Election, if you are good with social media, on the phone or walking with us we need you to show the rest of Southern Shores and the Bahamas that you are ready to change Southern Shores and this nation for the better. Join Team Newton & Southern Shores as we work to build a better Nation one constituency at a time.
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