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?

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

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