National Youth Month celebrations in the country closed out on Grand Bahama this past Sunday with a massive parade and rally in Eight Mile Rock, attended by many civic groups and organizations, church leaders, parents and teachers.

Young people from throughout Grand Bahama assembled at the Sea Grape Community Park and marched to St. Stephen’s Park at the entrance of the town of Eight Mile Rock. Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon. Dr. Daniel Johnson participated in the parade and addressed the young persons. He also took time out to pay tribute to former Member of Parliament, Mr. Lindy Russell for his contribution to community and youth development.

At the Youth March on the grounds of St. Stephen's Park, an Investiture Ceremony was held at which five young recruits became Boy Scouts, making the commitment to be the best they can be. Boasting of a membership of more than 400 members and 12 groups, Scouts District Commissioner Reginald Dean said he was very pleased and excited about the impact the youth organization is having. Boy Scouts learn discipline and survival skills. (BIS Photos/Vandyke Hepburn)

LINDY HONOURED -- Lindy Russell is seated in a special cart during the parade along with the Chief Councilor for West Grand Bahama, George ‘Jimmy’ Smith.

YOUTH PARADE – Hundred of young persons from throughout Grand Bahama took part in a youth march and rally on Sunday, rounding out the celebration of National Youth Month.

MINISTER WALKS WITH THE YOUTH – Minister for Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Dr. Daniel Johnson, centre, participated in the close out of National Youth Month celebrations. Hundreds of young people paraded from Sea Grape Park onto St. Stephen’s Park, Eight Mile Rock, for a rally. Minister Johnson is pictured taking part in the march.

BOY SCOUT RECRUITS TAKE OATH -- The boys are seen taking their oath with Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon. Dr. Daniel Johnson, left, and Scouts Association of The Bahamas District Commissioner Reginald Dean, centre, looking on.

SCOUTS SALUTE -- During the annual Youth March in Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama, on Sunday, there were many civic groups and organizations, church leaders, parents, students and teachers celebrating the valuable contribution of young people. Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon. Dr. Daniel Johnson (centre right) and Director of Youth, K. Darren Turnquest (centre left) participated in celebrations and take salute with Scouts.