The Tribune

The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) spent the afternoon on Monday, February 17 with the Grade 12 Economics and Commerce classes at R. M. Bailey Senior High School.

Speaking to the students were BISX chief executive, Keith Davies, and acting chief operating officer, Holland Grant. This session allowed students interested in economics and commerce to ask questions directly to senior exchange officials.

Mr Davies said: “Firstly I would like to thank Ms Moree, R.M. Bailey’s commerce teacher, for having contacted BISX to arrange the session. As a society we owe so much to all of the teachers that go the extra mile for our young people, and so it was our pleasure to assist them in their efforts.”

The BISX executives spoke about the exchange as well as stocks, bonds and other financial instruments, but also took time to speak about their educational and professional experience.

Mr Davies educated the students on the traits that employers look for in workers. He said: “I enjoy talking about the stock exchange, but beyond that, this is one of those rare opportunities that high school students get to speak with senior executives informally about the working world. I think that I was able to impart some advice that will be invaluable to these students in the future.”

Mr Grant added: “This was a bit of a homecoming for both myself and Keith. I spent many afternoons on the campus of R.M. Bailey while in the Technical Cadet Corps Programme, and it was through this programme that I received a scholarship to attend the College of the Bahamas.

“Keith spent many Saturdays playing soccer on R.M. Bailey’s playing field, so there is also an emotional element to a talk like this. My hope is that some of the advice that we imparted assists these students in their future educational and professional pursuits.”