It is with great pleasure that we announce the re-launch of the New Providence Chapter of FIDA. The installation luncheon will be held on Monday 23rd June 2014 at Lucianos of Chicago, Bay Street at 12:30. President Jethlyn Burrows of Grand Bahama's Chapter shall install the elected officers.

FIDA is an internationally recognized organization which spans globally to five continents, includes affiliates in over 70 countries and has a seat at the United Nations. The objectives of the federation are to:

 Promote the aims and principles of the United Nations in their legal and social aspects;

 Organise women lawyers nationally, regionally and internationally

 Advance the opportunities available to the women in civic life, politics, education, industry, business and the professions particularly the legal profession

 Establish friendly and international relations on the basis of equality and mutual respect of all peoples

 Promote the study of comparative law

 Champion the rights of women and children

 Promote the socio-economic well being of women and children.

The FIDA New Providence officers who shall be installed on Monday are:

President: Kelley Bostwick-Toote

Vice President: Mavis Johnson Collie

Secretary: Janet P. Fountain

Treasurer: Lillian Russell

Assistant Treasurer: Ian-Marie Darville – Assistant Treasurer

Assistant Secretary: Jaunianne Dorsette
Director: Caryl Lashley

Director: Marion Bethel

Director: Cherise Cox-Nottage-Director

Director: Nicole Sutherland-King-Director

Director: Dr. Evaneth McPhee-Director

The very powerful guest speaker Mrs. Latasha Strachan shall speak on the topic 'Advocacy and the Spirit of Protest'.

We should appreciate your marking this beginning with your coverage and your continued support during our journey forward.

TOP ROW: CARYL LASHLEY IAN MARIE DARVILLE NICOLE SUTHERLAND JAUNIANNE DORSETTE - DR. EVANETH MCPHEE BOTTOM ROW: LILLIAN RUSSELL MAVIS JOHNSON-COLLIE KELLEY BOSTWICK-TOOTE JANET P. FOUNTAIN