As the company works towards its goal of providing a more reliable experience for its customers, BTC is making its rounds in South Andros with a team of technicians. This stint will result in major equipment upgrades for the community by the end of April. The entire BTC senior leadership team visited South Andros on March 22nd to view the progress, tour the island and meet with community leaders including the Member of Parliament, Mr. Leon Lundy.

BTC CEO Sameer Bhatti said, “Reliability is a key driver for BTC this year as we work towards delivering more resilient products and services. We have what we’ve coined a “dream team” in South Andros, and they have been working day and night on landline and mobile upgrades and repairs. We are ripping and replacing existing landline and broadband hardware to provide better services for our customers. We understand the importance of getting this done as quickly as possible from the commentary during our meeting with the various community leaders.”

The team is also working in Mangrove Cay, and is determined to identify customers experiencing issues, and work towards resolving those issues and enhancing quality of service where necessary. 

Member of Parliament for South Andros and Mangrove Cay, Mr. Leon Lundy, took the opportunity to thank BTC for the recent Wi-Fi in the park upgrade, and noted that he is looking forward to a continued partnership. 

Sameer continued, “It was important for me to travel with my entire leadership team. It’s a great way to demonstrate our firm commitment to building and maintaining relationships with our customers. In addition to upgrading our fixed network, we are also upgrading the power supply for our mobile towers to improve reliability on the island during commercial power outages. We are also conducting proactive mobile tower maintenance. We anticipate that the bulk of the maintenance and upgrade activities will be completed in another week.”

BTC plans to replicate these activities throughout its network across the country. The team is also currently completing remediation exercises in the Berry Islands, to improve the level of service for customers. The CEO has committed to visiting Bimini, Eleuthera and Cat Island in the next few weeks.

 

As the company works towards its goal of providing a more reliable experience for its customers, BTC is making its rounds in South Andros with a team of technicians. This stint will result in major equipment upgrades for the community by the end of April. The entire BTC senior leadership team visited South Andros on March 22nd to view the progress, tour the island and meet with community leaders including the Member of Parliament, Mr. Leon Lundy. BTC CEO Sameer Bhatti said, “Reliability is a key driver for BTC this year as we work towards delivering more resilient products and services. We have what we’ve coined a “dream team” in South Andros, and they have been working day and night on landline and mobile upgrades and repairs. We are ripping and replacing existing landline and broadband hardware to provide better services for our customers. We understand the importance of getting this done as quickly as possible from the commentary during our meeting with the various community leaders.” The team is also working in Mangrove Cay, and is determined to identify customers experiencing issues, and work towards resolving those issues and enhancing quality of service where necessary.  Member of Parliament for South Andros and Mangrove Cay, Mr. Leon Lundy, took the opportunity to thank BTC for the recent Wi-Fi in the park upgrade, and noted that he is looking forward to a continued partnership.  Sameer continued, “It was important for me to travel with my entire leadership team. It’s a great way to demonstrate our firm commitment to building and maintaining relationships with our customers. In addition to upgrading our fixed network, we are also upgrading the power supply for our mobile towers to improve reliability on the island during commercial power outages. We are also conducting proactive mobile tower maintenance. We anticipate that the bulk of the maintenance and upgrade activities will be completed in another week.” BTC plans to replicate these activities throughout its network across the country. The team is also currently completing remediation exercises in the Berry Islands, to improve the level of service for customers. The CEO has committed to visiting Bimini, Eleuthera and Cat Island in the next few weeks.

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper on Saturday joined the Forbes Hill, Exuma, community and other government officials in officially opening the Forbes Hill Cultural Center. 

In celebration of International Women’s Day, on March 8, 2023, the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister, led by Mrs. Ann Marie Davis along with Minister of State for Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Lisa Rahming visited various women-led community outreach organizations.

According to Mrs. Ann Marie Davis, International Women’s Day is significant because it’s a day to recognize women for the contributions they’ve made as women are the “bedrock of our nation.”

Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Bahamas Crisis Centre in the protection of women and girls in The Bahamas is one of the reasons why, according to Mrs. Davis, the center’s founder Dr. Sandra Dean-Patterson and staff were chosen to be presented with a plaque for assistance in social work.

“This is so phenomenal. Your contributions are great and I respect this institution very much,” she said.

The Bahamas Crisis Center has established programs for domestic violence advocacy and rape survivors’ advocacy as well as provides support and accommodation to victims of domestic violence and sexual violence.

In its forty years of commitment to the advocacy for the safety of women and girls, the work of the Bahamas Crisis Centre is crucial to what International Women’s Day is all about, according to Minister Rahming.

“You are the nucleus of the hurting women. Not us. You. Because we give them to you. They are counseled. They are nurtured back to wholeness,” she said.

In addition to the Bahamas Crisis Center, other organizations honoured for the work they do in supporting women for International Women’s Day include: the Persis Rodgers Home for the Aged, Eljhay's Hilltop Cottage Ministries, and Pat’s Senior Citizens Home.  

Mrs. Davis and Minister of State Rahming, with representatives of the Bahamas National Trust and Aliv, planted breadfruit and mahogany trees in Lou Adderley Park for the first installation of the “50 for 50” tree-planting initiative.  The Aliv-sponsored program is a partnership between The Office of the Spouse and the Bahamas National Trust with the aim of planting 50 trees across The Bahamas in commemoration of the celebration of the 50th Independence Anniversary.

According to Mrs. Davis, the initiative is a great way for people to connect with nature and the future benefits of planting the trees will help the environment as well as provide food accessibility to everyone.  “Let us enrich our knowledge, health and our environment,” she said.

 

In celebration of International Women’s Day, on March 8, 2023, the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister, led by Mrs. Ann Marie Davis along with Minister of State for Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Lisa Rahming visited various women-led community outreach organizations. According to Mrs. Ann Marie Davis, International Women’s Day is significant because it’s a day to recognize women for the contributions they’ve made as women are the “bedrock of our nation.”   Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Bahamas Crisis Centre in the protection of women and girls in The Bahamas is one of the reasons why, according to Mrs. Davis, the center’s founder Dr. Sandra Dean-Patterson and staff were chosen to be presented with a plaque for assistance in social work.   “This is so phenomenal. Your contributions are great and I respect this institution very much,” she said.   The Bahamas Crisis Center has established programs for domestic violence advocacy and rape survivors’ advocacy as well as provides support and accommodation to victims of domestic violence and sexual violence. In its forty years of commitment to the advocacy for the safety of women and girls, the work of the Bahamas Crisis Centre is crucial to what International Women’s Day is all about, according to Minister Rahming. “You are the nucleus of the hurting women. Not us. You. Because we give them to you. They are counseled. They are nurtured back to wholeness,” she said.   In addition to the Bahamas Crisis Center, other organizations honoured for the work they do in supporting women for International Women’s Day include: the Persis Rodgers Home for the Aged, Eljhay's Hilltop Cottage Ministries, and Pat’s Senior Citizens Home.   Mrs. Davis and Minister of State Rahming, with representatives of the Bahamas National Trust and Aliv, planted breadfruit and mahogany trees in Lou Adderley Park for the first installation of the “50 for 50” tree-planting initiative.  The Aliv-sponsored program is a partnership between The Office of the Spouse and the Bahamas National Trust with the aim of planting 50 trees across The Bahamas in commemoration of the celebration of the 50th Independence Anniversary. According to Mrs. Davis, the initiative is a great way for people to connect with nature and the future benefits of planting the trees will help the environment as well as provide food accessibility to everyone.  “Let us enrich our knowledge, health and our environment,” she said.

The Local Organizing Committee of the 50th CARIFTA Games (LOC) welcomes three silver partners on board with the junior regional track and field event being about a month away. The announcement came at a press conference held at the Cultural Village at the eastern side of the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium yesterday.

Joining the long list of sponsors are accounting firms Ernst and Young (EY) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC), and the Arawak Port Development Limited. The three sponsors donated $20,000 each for a sum of $60,000.

Partner at PWC Myra Lundy-Mortimer knows the path that the event has led Bahamians and Caribbean athletes to has been beneficial in their lives. A number of former CARIFTA athletes have gone on to experience collegiate and professional success. She recognized that this is the ninth time that The Bahamas is hosting the event.

"We know that an investment in our youth is an investment in the future of our continued success story of The Bahamas for the next 50 years. It is with this investment that we proudly stand with the LOC for the CARIFTA Games. As a proud sponsor, our team is committed to supporting the legacy that CARIFTA has achieved in youth development, sports and culture, and we are thrilled to make a contribution to the continued investment in the future workforce and athletics in The Bahamas," Lundy-Mortimer said.

Bahamas Country Managing Partner at EY Michele Thompson said that it is imperative to support the athletes and CARIFTA as it helps to prepare the next generation to be successful in the future.

"We believe that the inherent confidence, the leadership skills, working in high-performing teams and the discipline that athletes develop over years of dedicated training add tremendous value to their future career paths. We admire our athletes who are exhibiting resilience, and promoting good values, which are part of our history and our culture. Athletes give us all a good example as they navigate through their challenges while setting their eyes on gold. We wish all the very best, particularly our young athletes as they showcase their athletic abilities regionally and globally," Thompson said.

Administrative Assistant at APD Limited Bianca Aranha said that as a good corporate citizen they had to find a way to come on board to support the athletes.

"We are very excited to be a part of this," Aranha said. "We want to encourage all Bahamians to come in their colors and support the young athletes. We believe in the future of our nation and we know the CARIFTA Games is the training ground for them to come to the senior level so we're looking forward to with partnering with the LOC."

Minster of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg said he is looking forward to seeing the performances of the local and visiting athletes at CARIFTA.

"It has been my pleasure to watch the continued progression I have seen as the repairs, preparations and planning begins to manifest for these upcoming 50th CARIFTA Games. I am proud today to join hands with these new partners who support our goal of making the upcoming CARIFTA Games amazing and a better avenue for our young athletes. As the latest silver partners for 50th CARIFTA Games, we welcome you to the CARIFTA family. I thank them for partnering with us," Bowleg said.

The 50th CARIFTA Games is set to be held April 8-10 at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium. Tickets are already on sale as Bahamian athletes look to perform at a high level. Tickets can be obtained at the box office at the stadium or online at the website www.carifta50.com.