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The Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Minnis Leader of Her Majesty Loyal Opposition & Party Leader

Dr. Hubert Minnis, M.D., was born in Bain Town to Rosalie North and Randolph

Minnis.

He was educated at Our Lady’s Primary School, Western Junior and St. Augustine

College, Nassau and the University of Minnesota.

After obtaining his doctor of medicine degree from the University of the West In-

dies and MRCOG from London in 1985, Dr Minnis returned home and began serv-

ing the Bahamian people as a physician at the Princess Margaret Hospital. He has a

special interest and dedication to the promotion of Bahamian ownership in the

economy and for the redevelopment of traditional Over-the-Hill communities.

While at Princess Margaret Hospital he served as a Consultant and Head of De-

partment of Obstetrics and Gynecology and as Deputy Chief of Staff. Dr Minnis is

a former president of the Medical Association of The Bahamas, member of the

Medical Council, chairman of the Hotel Corporation of The Bahamas and an asso-

ciate lecturer at the University of West Indies in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr Minnis was first elected to parliament in May 2007 and was appointed Minister

of Health.

A Roman Catholic, Dr. Minnis is married to the former Patricia Beneby and is the

father of three children.

Cool Designs by Grand Bahama FNM

Youth Officer Youth, C. McMahon Campbell

Economic Improvement in Grand Bahama

Construction of a $16 million Government Office Complex.

Construction of new A&E and new operating theatres at the Rand Me-morial Hospital.

Constructed and opened the Sister Mary Patricia Russell Junior High

School. Expansion of the Sister Mary Patricia Russell Junior High School.

Repaired and reopened West End Post Office after being closed since

November 2006.

Markings & reflectors placed on the roads between Seagrape and West End.

Repair of Holmes Rock graves damaged by hurricane in 2005.

Freeport Produce Exchange is being repaired at a cost of over $300,000.

Williams/Russell Town sea walls & sidewalks completed and restroom

facility and boat ramp under construction. Reconstruction of Water Cay dock destroyed in 2004.

High Rock – seawall and boat ramp constructed.

McClean’s Town Dock and multi-purpose building being constructed,

providing a ferry ticket booth & passenger waiting area. Subsidized the Isle of Capri and Treasure Bay Casinos keeping them

open and saving 240 in Grand Bahama.

Grand Bahama Craft Village. Appointed two full time Justices in Grand Bahama.

After-school study halls and homework centres implemented in various

schools in Grand Bahama.

Introduced a teleradiology programme allowing Cat scans performed in Grand Bahama to be viewed in New Providence and vice-versa.

Undertaking a renovation and expansion project in the Emergency

Room at the Rand Memorial Hospital; as well, new state-of-the art op-erating theatres are being constructed at the Rand in Grand Bahama.

Implemented the Integrated pharmacy information system in Grand

Bahama Clinics. In Grand Bahama 58 houses were constructed in Wellington Pinder

Heights, 21 in Sunset Subdivision Freeport, 12 in Heritage Community

and 16 in Frobisher Circle.

Continuing regularization exercises for individuals and families who have occupied property in Grand Bahama.

Fulfilled incomplete commitment of predecessor government to pay ex

-gratia severance to workers at former Royal Oasis Hotel in Grand Ba-hama.

About the Torchbearers

The Free National Movement Torchbearers Association was established in 1972

when the late Sir Cecil Wallace Whitfield served as its leader. It was established

with the intention of providing political and social interaction for its young mem-bers, and to act as a training ground for those seeking to hold office in the party, or

seeking political office in the nation. The success of this Association is evident:

over the years, presidents and officers of the Torchbearers Association have moved

up the political ladder to become officers of the national party, Senators, Members

of Parliament and Cabinet Ministers.

In a society where the youth of our nation have represented the swing vote during

the past three elections, the role that Torchbearers play has become even more sig-

nificant to the working of our party. Thus, Torchbearers is that vehicle through

which the party can once again garner the support and confidence of the young

voter. The Torchbearers Association speaks loudly and clearly on issues relating to youth and youth development in our Bahamas.

The Torchbearers Association is prepared to listen to the young voters in an effort

to get a clear understanding of the issues that concern them most, and of the direc-

tion they would like to see The Bahamas go in the area of youth development. The

Torchbearers Association will canvass the various constituencies in an effort to

determine what the youth of our nation are thinking, and to win their support. The

Torchbearers Association will set up Torchbearers branch associations so that the

FNM will have a constant presence, increase the membership of Torchbearers and

attract more persons to the FNM. In this effort not only should we target those ex-

isting young voters, but also those future voters who are now between the ages of

13 and 17, because it is these voters who will play an important role in determining the party that will govern The Bahamas in future elections.

The Torchbearers Youth Association meets on the 1st and 4th Wednesday in every

month. Meetings are held at the FNM Headquarters on Mackey Street at 7:30 p.m.

Former Torchbearers: Hon. Tommy Turnquest

Mr. Kwasi Thompson

Mr. Carl Bethel

Sen. David Thompson

Theresa Moxey-Ingraham

Grand Bahama Torchbearers Youth Association Executive Board

PRESIDENT C. McMahon Campbell

McMahon Campbell is a gradate of Eight Mile Rock High

School and Bethune-Cookman University where he obtained a

double Bachelors Degree in International Business & Market-

ing. Between 2005 and 2007 he chartered the Caribbean

Students Association and Rotaract Club of Bethune-Cookman

University. In 2006 he served as National Treasurer for the

Florida Caribbean Students Association and Secretary for

Cultural Affairs for the Student Government Association.

The FNM’s Agenda that transformed the Youth

Jump Start

$1.5 million in grants for budding entrepreneurs to start their own

businesses and potentially become employers of others.

The Fresh Start Programme

is a youth employment skills training programme that provides job

search skills and training to youth between the ages of 16 to 25.

The Self-Starter Programme

is a government funded grant-based programme to empower young

Bahamians, 18 to 30 years, who want to establish or expand a small

business.

Unemployment Benefit

Introduced for the first time, an Unemployment Benefit under the

NIB Programme. This enabled more than 25,000 Bahamians to re-

ceive up to 13 weeks unemployment benefits.

Temporary Employment Programme

Implemented a 6 month Temporary Employment Programme creat-

ing 2,500 jobs

Job Readiness and Training Programme

Providing more than 3,000 jobs and training opportunities through

the 52-week Job Readiness and Training Programme

National Job Skills and Training Initiative

Launched the National Job Skills and Training Initiative leading to

the engagement with a view for training in both the public and pri-

vate sectors of over three thousand Bahamians

Hired 700+ young civil servants

400 young Bahamians to serve as Police Officers

200 young Bahamians to serve as Customs Officers

100 young Bahamians to serve as Immigration Officers

Bimini Begins Torchbearers Youth Association

Charter Process

Grand Bahama FNM Youth Officer takes to the

airwaves it’s party’s accomplishments and

agenda On March 3rd, 2012 on Mix 102. FM G.B. FNM Youth Officer C.

McMahon Campbell joined inde-

pendent thinker Ashleigh Sean

Rolle who is a 'One Young World' ambassador to share their views on

crime escalation, the governments

accomplishments and the landscape of the up coming general election.

Grand Bahama Torchbearers Youth Association Executive Board

VICE PRESIDENT Shanell A. Forbes

Shanell Forbes is a gradate of Jack Hayward High School

where her leadership skills and high academic achievements

began. During her high school term she became intricately

involved in several organizations such as the Anchor Club,

Honor Guards and Junior Achievement. She’s now pursuing

tertiary level education at the College of the Bahamas where

she hopes to obtain a bachelors degree in accounting.

Pineridge MP Hosts Youth

Empowerment Conclave

The Free National Movement Pineridge

Youth Association along with the Mr. Kwasi Thompson hosted a successful youth conclave

to empower, inspire, and engage the youth in

the constituency at the Susan J Wallace Cen-

ter on Saturday 2nd April 2011.

Young people heard inspirational messages

from Norris Bain, Dudley Seide, Mr. Michael

Pintard, Senator Zhivargo Laing and Mr.

Frederick McAlpine. There were also special

performances from Papa Smurf, Sherrol Rah-

ming and the Element.

The theme of the well attended conclave was

"Empowering Engaging and Inspiring Youth

to Succeed". Young people were reminded to

believe in themselves, to trust God and to

have vision and determination in order to

succeed. The speakers all gave uplifting and encouraging messages which will

leave a lasting positive impact on their lives.

Young FNM’s Take part in Grand Bahama Youth March

for the first time

Youth Month in The Ba-

hamas came to a close in

Grand Bahama on Sunday

October 31st, 2010 with a

huge youth march and

rally that began at the

post office in downtown

Freeport. Taking part in

the rally and march was the Party Chairman and

former Minister of Youth,

Sports and Culture, Mr.

Charles Maynard & Mr.

Kwasi Thompson.

Grand Bahama Torchbearers Hits Targeted

Number During Red Splash Event

Grand Bahama Torchbearers launches its first ever membership drive during the

FNM’s Red Splash event.

Pineridge Chairman takes her voice to the airwaves

tude, she also made a plea to the com-

munity to do more for the elderly at the

home. She said that she has been in dire

need for a while and while very thank-

ful for the donations from the

Torchbearers, she is looking forward to

the community's support.

FNM Youth Officer & Pineridge Chairman

presents party with a plaque

celebrating 40 years

Former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham urged members of the Free National

Movement (FNM) to rededicate themselves to improving the quality of life and the

future needs of the Bahamian people. “This great FNM remains eternally vigilant

in advancing The Bahamas and its people, as we continue the work of transform-ing The Bahamas, its infrastructure, its

education, its health care, its legal and

justice system and its economy,” said

Ingraham.

The former prime minister’s comments

came yesterday as he and the FNM cele-

brated the 40th anniversary of the found-

ing of the party, at Voice of Deliverance

Ministries on Malcolm Way. Ingraham

told the party’s officers and members that the anniversary is a time for renewal. “This 40th anniversary is a time to renew the values to which our party was

founded, including transparent, accountable and good governance,” said Ingra-

ham. “The FNM is committed to a bal-

ance of personal and social responsibility.

We believe that giving back and commu-

nity service are at the heart of good and

active citizenship. Community demands

civility and civil society, shared sacrifices

and shared responsibility. We see govern-

ment as a vehicle - it is not an end in it-self,” said Ingraham.

G.B. Torchbearers Donates to Children Home

Thanks to the FNM GB Torchbearers, the Children’s Home will now have two

more computers to assist them with homework and creative playtime. ”We are

pleased to donate to the Home and are hopeful these two additional DELL PCs

will allow more children access to educational software, creative programmes and

the world wide web,” said Yan-

nick Rodgers, Past President of the Torchbearers. Pictured are

Yannick Rodgers, Shanell

Forbes, Vice President of the

Torchbearers, Apostle Jamal

Rolle, Past Sergeant of Arms for

the Torchbearers, and Jean

Hivert, GBCH Executive Com-

mittee. ”We are thrilled with the

additional computers we received today,” said Mrs. Cooper. ”This donation will

make sharing time on the computers easier for our children and I know they will be

thrilled. We thank the Torchbearers for considering our Home when helping the

community.”

Grand Bahama FNM Youth Officer Launches

“Let’s Help Make a House a Home Project”

Each house represents a family that has faced some sort of recent or ongoing hard-

ship such who is in need of new hope. The project coordinates with various com-

panies for the makeover of the family's home. This includes interior, exterior and

landscaping, performed in one (24 hours) day while the family is out of the home.

Eastern District Fun Day

The entire faculty, staff & students of

McLean’s Town All-Age, High Rock

and Free Town Primary assembled at

the Garden of the Groves to celebrate a

job well done for their academic school year.

G.B. FNM Youth Officer, McMahon

Campbell raised over $1,600.00 to cov-

ered the cost for the entire event from

various companies and party supporters.

The 6 hour celebration started with a

general assembly where all 103 students

received their certificates on a job well

done from the and by 12 noon the fun

began on the playground with food, games and ice cream.

I cant speak for everyone but I’ve

never experienced nothing like this

before

- Eduell Roberts

Principal High Rock Primary

WOW! We didn’t had to pay for anything and

didn’t had to provide anything just get on the

bus and COME TO THIS! I hope you guys are

here to stay!!

- Miss Pinder

Grade 1 & 2 Teacher Freetown Primary

This experience to day was so awesome,

it’s the small events like these that moti-vates them and gives them the courage to do better and to do more. Mr. Campbell I

just want to say thank you for this over-whelming experience.

- Lashanda Roberts Mother of Kavon Gardiner, Student

Youth in Action at Labour Day March

Hundreds turned out for the annual Labour Day March this Friday June 3, 2011 in

Grand Bahama. The March began around 9 am with many of the various labour

organizations represented. Also taking part in the parade were the Grand Bahama

Christian Council and the two big political parties, the ruling Free National Move-

ment Party and the official opposition Progressive Liberal Party.

The crowd began their march from the City Market in Sea Horse Village and went

to Taino Beach where the speeches were heard.

West Grand Bahama Torchbearers

Youth Association starts charter process.

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