Governor General Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling, centre, welcomed members of the press in a luncheon at Government House, March 11, 2016. The Governor General during her welcome address highlighted the important role of the press in shaping communities. Pictured seated from left: Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (BCB) General Manager Diana Swann; Bahamas Information Services General (BIS) Manager Luther Smith; Government House Consultant Idris Reid; Dame Marguerite Pindling; Veteran Journalist Sir Charles Carter; Nassau Guardian President and Publisher Emanuel Alexiou; and BIS Deputy Director Elcott Coleby. Standing from left: Peace 107.5 FM President Steve McKinney; JCN Marketing and Sales Manager Kristen Jones; BCB News Editor Altovise Munnings; BIS Editor Camilla Cheong; BIS Photographer Letisha Henderson; BIS Information Officer Kathryn Campbell; Radio Personality Rev. Ruby Ann Darling; Nassau Guardian Managing Editor Candia Dames; Peace 107.5 FM Administrator Stefka McKinney; Acting Secretary to the Governor General Michelle Bartlett; and BIS Photographer Patrick Hanna.

(BIS Photo/Kristaan Ingraham)