October 17, 2023
CAPTAIN PALMER HONOURED – Captain Fernley Palmer, who is presently the longest serving president of the Boys Brigade worldwide, was honoured by the Diamond Eagle Foundation for the decades of service and guidance he provided to thousands of Bahamian boys over the years. Ninety-three-year-old Palmer has served as president of the Boys Brigade for over 70 years. The award was presented by Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg (second from left) and founder of the foundation, Bridgette Farrington.
Photos: Andrew Coakley/BIS
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FREEPORT, Grand Bahama, The Bahamas - Prior to accepting an award for the positive work he has done among the youth of the nation through basketball during his many years as a coach, Minister for Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg encouraged other men to continue to do their part in helping the nation’s boys become contributing men of society.
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