25th ANNIVERSARY
OF THE BAHAMAS NURSES UNION
GALA BANQUET

Theme: Remembering our Past, Celebrating our Present, Envisioning our Future.

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  • Date & Time

    17 May, 2024
    8:00 PM - 12:00 PM, EST
  • Venue Address

    Queen Elizabeth Ballroom, Hilton Hotel, Nassau, The Bahamas

Who's Speaking?

Mr. Obie Ferguson, Jr. CD, KC
President
Commonwealth of the Bahamas Trade Union Congress (CBTUC)
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Dame Hon. Cynthia "Mother" Pratt
Governor General
Commonwealth of the Bahamas
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Muriel Lightbourne
President
Bahamas Nurses Union
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MS. VERNA BONABY
Keynote Speaker
Public Hospitals Authority
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Hon. Pia T. Glover-Rolle
Minister of Labour and Public Service
Commonwealth of the Bahamas
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Honorable Michael Darville
Minister of Health & Wellness
Commonwealth of the Bahamas
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BAHAMAS NURSES UNION 25TH ANNIVERSARY UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF OBIE FERGUSON, JR. CD, KC AND MRS. QUEENIE FERGUSON.
Tickets:
DONATION : $150.00
Available At BNU Office.
Please Call 242-325-3008



NURSES TOGETHER CAN, ACHIEVE ANYTHING

VISION

Our Vision Is To Be The Premier Bargaining Agent For Nursing Professionals, Facilitating Socio-Economic And Educational Enhancement As We Impact Health Care Nationally, Regionally And Internationally.

MISSION

The Mission Of The Bahamas Nurses Union Is To Provide The Ultimate Representation For The Its Members In A Practice Manner, By Keeping Pace With The Needs Of Nurses And The Nursing Profession.

THE HISTORY

The Bahamas Nurses Union is a dynamic, vibrant institution which was formed by a group of visionaries who believed that the future of nursing in the Bahamas depended largely upon our ability to address our own concerns as relates to terms and conditions of employment. Nurses were at that time, viewed as just a number in the list of public servants, disrespected as professionals with out a voice.

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DISTINGUISHED AWARDEES

Honoring their excellence in Nursing Practice

Altheameze Josey, RN

Altheameze Josey, RN

Staff Nurse

CLEOLA M. HAMILTON JP

CLEOLA M. HAMILTON JP

Consultant

Denise Duncombe

Denise Duncombe

Trained Clinical Nurse

Dwayne Mark Josey

Dwayne Mark Josey

Senior Trained Clinical Nurse

Julieann Nairn

Julieann Nairn

Senior Nursing Officer

Kayla Stubbs-Coleby

Kayla Stubbs-Coleby

Senior Nursing Officer

Kimbley Josey-McPhee

Kimbley Josey-McPhee

Nursing Officer II

Laura Jones

Laura Jones

Senior Trained Clinical Nurse

Margaret Lynes-Knowles

Margaret Lynes-Knowles

Senior Trained Clinical Nurse

Phillipa Smith

Phillipa Smith

Staff Nurse

Shanika L. Newry

Shanika L. Newry

Certified Emergency Nurse

Virginia Poitier

Virginia Poitier

Trained Clinical Nurse

Whitney Rashan Flowers

Whitney Rashan Flowers

Staff Nurse

Erica Smith

Erica Smith

Trained Clinical Nurse

Philip Newton

Philip Newton

Senior Trained Clinical Nurse

Vanessa Williams

Vanessa Williams

Nursing Officer 1

Rodreka Borwn

Rodreka Borwn

Senior Trained Clinical Nurse

Calverna Small

Calverna Small

ASSISTANT LEGAL ADVISOR

DIANA ROBINS

DIANA ROBINS

Registered Nurse

MONIQUE FORBES

MONIQUE FORBES

Registered Nurse

Judy Ducatel

Judy Ducatel

Registered Nurse

Angela Thompson

Angela Thompson

Senior Trained Clinical Nurse

Jannah Khalfani

Jannah Khalfani

Registered Nurse/Past BNU President

Amancha Williams

Amancha Williams

Registered Nurse/Past BNU President

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Amancha Williams

Amancha Williams

Registered Nurse/Past BNU President

Jannah Khalfani

Jannah Khalfani

Registered Nurse/Past BNU President

Angela Thompson

Angela Thompson

Senior Trained Clinical Nurse

Judy Ducatel

Judy Ducatel

Registered Nurse

MONIQUE FORBES

MONIQUE FORBES

Registered Nurse

DIANA ROBINS

DIANA ROBINS

Registered Nurse

Calverna Small

Calverna Small

ASSISTANT LEGAL ADVISOR

Rodreka Borwn

Rodreka Borwn

Senior Trained Clinical Nurse

Vanessa Williams

Vanessa Williams

Nursing Officer 1

Philip Newton

Philip Newton

Senior Trained Clinical Nurse

Erica Smith

Erica Smith

Trained Clinical Nurse

Whitney Rashan Flowers

Whitney Rashan Flowers

Staff Nurse

Virginia Poitier

Virginia Poitier

Trained Clinical Nurse

Shanika L. Newry

Shanika L. Newry

Certified Emergency Nurse

Phillipa Smith

Phillipa Smith

Staff Nurse

Margaret Lynes-Knowles

Margaret Lynes-Knowles

Senior Trained Clinical Nurse

Laura Jones

Laura Jones

Senior Trained Clinical Nurse

Kimbley Josey-McPhee

Kimbley Josey-McPhee

Nursing Officer II

Kayla Stubbs-Coleby

Kayla Stubbs-Coleby

Senior Nursing Officer

Julieann Nairn

Julieann Nairn

Senior Nursing Officer

Dwayne Mark Josey

Dwayne Mark Josey

Senior Trained Clinical Nurse

Denise Duncombe

Denise Duncombe

Trained Clinical Nurse

CLEOLA M. HAMILTON JP

CLEOLA M. HAMILTON JP

Consultant

Altheameze Josey, RN

Altheameze Josey, RN

Staff Nurse

VENUE

Queen Elizabeth Ballroom, Hilton Hotel, Nassau, The Bahamas

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Event Schedule

1 :

Cocktail reception

7:00PM - 7:45PM

2 :

Introduction of master of ceremonies - Mr. Godfry “Chim” Basden Jr.

8:00PM - 8:03PM

3 :

Entrance of Patron of Honor

8:04PM - 8:05PM

4 :

Entrance of Distinguished Guest

8:05PM - 8:06PM

5 :

Entrance of Honourees

8:06PM - 8:10PM

6 :

Entrance of the Governor General of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas

8:10PM - 8:12PM

Dame Cynthia "Mother" Pratt

7 :

National Anthem

8:12PM - 8:15PM

Ms. Anita Ellis and Friends

8 :

Opening Prayer & blessing of the food

8:16PM - 8:20PM

Bishop Darrin Wood, Sr. Pastor New Goodwill Church of God

9 :

Welcome Address

8:20PM - 8:22PM

Ms. Shavonne Brennen, Secretary General, Bahamas Nurses Union

10 :

Introduction of Patron of Honor

8:22PM - 8:25PM

Shacoya Mitchell, Staff Nurse, Sandilands Rehabilitation Center

11 :

Opening Remarks

8:25PM - 8:32PM

Mr. Obie Ferguson KC, President, Commonwealth of the Bahamas Trade Union Congress (CBTUC)

12 :

Brief Remarks

8:33PM - 8:38PM

Honorable Michael Darville, Minister of Health

13 :

Brief Remarks

8:38PM - 8:45PM

Honourable Pia Glover Rolle, Minister of Labour

14 :

DINNER IS SERVED

8:45PM - 9:00PM

Hotel Service

15 :

Introduction of keynote speaker

9:00PM - 9:02PM

Mrs. Dominique RoxBethel, Trustee, Bahamas Nurses Union

16 :

Keynote address on the Theme:Remembering our Past, Celebrating our Present, Envisioning our Future.

9:02PM - 9:20PM

Ms. Verna Bonaby, Member of the Board of Directors of The Bahamas Public Workers Cooperative Credit Union

17 :

Presentation of Awards

9:20PM - 10:00PM

BNU President, Patron, Keynote Speaker, Minister of Health and Governor General

18 :

Honouree’s Response

10:00PM - 10:03PM

Mrs. Kayla Coleby RN, Honouree

19 :

Introduction of the BNU President on her Executive Address

10:04PM - 10:06PM

Shanika Newry, RN, Honoree

20 :

Executive Address

10:06PM - 10:15PM

Muriel Lightbourn, President, Bahamas Nurses Union

21 :

Vote of Thanks

10:15PM - 10:17PM

Phillipa Smith RN, Honouree

BAHAMAS NURSES UNION OFFICERS

Nurses Together Can Achieve Anything

Muriel Lightbourn

Muriel Lightbourn

BNU President

Sheniqua Cox

Sheniqua Cox

!st Vice President

William K. Barlett

William K. Barlett

2nd Vice President

Shavone Brennen

Shavone Brennen

Secretary General

Denise Duncombe

Denise Duncombe

Assistant Secretary

Sherran Rolle

Sherran Rolle

Treasurer

Maria Mackey

Maria Mackey

Assistant Treasurer

Dominique Rox-Bether

Dominique Rox-Bether

Trustee

Judy Johnson

Judy Johnson

Trustee

Alicia Farquharson

Alicia Farquharson

Trustee