Youth Minister
“We will stand together with our young people as we face the future, boldly,” stated Youth Minister Mario Bowleg
NASSAU, The Bahamas — A full month of events is planned to encourage, engage and celebrate youth all across the various islands of The Bahamas, Minister of Youth Sports & Culture, the Hon. Mario Bowleg said in a statement in the House of Assembly on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. According to Minister Bowleg, the ministry, with the help of the Division of Youth team, under the leadership of Ms. Sandena Neely, has planned events on various islands throughout the month of October for National Youth Month under the theme “Youth Building a B.O.L.D. Future: Bright, Optimistic, Labelless and Diverse.” “Not a day, and not a week, but an entire month is dedicated to the recognition of the work, talent, dedication, testament and stories of our young people and youth allies. Stories tha...
Minister Bowleg Touts Division of Youth Programmes
NASSAU, The Bahamas – During his Contribution to the 2022/2023 Budget Debate in the House of Assembly, on June 13, 2022, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Mario Bowleg said that the function of the Division of Youth in The Bahamas was vital, as it serves as “a repository – the place where facilitation, creation, enhancement and implementation takes place, on a national scale, all in efforts to foster positive youth development”. “The Division is happy that it does not do this alone; and it enjoys a wholesome partnership with a multitude of agencies, stakeholders and partners,” Minister Bowleg said. “The Division’s aim is to facilitate the acquisition of skills and orientation that will enable young people to participate at all levels in society,” he added. “The Division...
Youth Minister impressed with the success of “Fresh Start” program in GB
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama, The Bahamas — Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon. Mario Bowleg told Fresh Start graduates that as Grand Bahama’s economy rebounds, they are in key position to take full advantage of the opportunities that are coming. As the keynote speaker for the 2022 graduation, which was held on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at the Grand Lucayan Ballroom, Minister Bowleg told the 49 graduates that their achievement in completing the program and obtaining various certifications will result in full employment and readiness for the workplace. “Our government remains committed to ensuring that access and opportunities are made available through the length and breadth of our country,” added Minister Bowleg. “The Fresh Start Program is an example of what our youth can achiev...
