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Reuben G Knowles Lodge #1760

On Saturday, March 15, Bro Julien U Sands and members of Reuben G Knowles Lodge #1760 Lodge made a charity visit to Janet Smith and residents of Unity House where they presented them with food items, cleaning supplies and other necessities.

Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas

After a nearly six-year hiatus, the Rotary Clubs of Bahamas in conjunction with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be hosting a Model United Nations (MUN) debate on Friday, March 28, at Holy Trinity Activity Centre in Stapledon Gardens. 

Model United Nations is a simulation of the United Nations within an academic platform. The objective is to educate and in part train the participants in matters relating to civics, issues of globalisation, communication and diplomacy. Students are assigned a country, where they take on the role of diplomats and participate in a simulated session of an intergovernmental organisation (IGO).

As Model UN delegates, the two students take on the role of diplomats representing countries of the United Nations. Participants’ research with the aim of critically understanding the rational and the position of their respective assigned country, as it relates to international issues in order to represent the best interest of their nation. This years topic is Artificial Intelligence.

Preparation is key to how effective the participants are able to deliberate, negotiate, and present their views on the issues. The particular areas the issue may encompass are but not limited to human rights, conflict resolution, sustained economic development, and issues pertaining families particularly women and children. They are judged by a panel of experts in various disciplines vying for the first prize which is a trip to see The Bahamas delegation at the General Assembly of the United Nations in September. Second prize winners are being given two laptops donated bt DC Technology. 

Toastmasters Club 1095

Governor General Dame Cynthia Pratt received the president of Toastmasters Club 1095 and executive officers in a courtesy call at Government House on Monday, March 17.

World Rotaract Week

Two events in Nassau celebrated World Rotaract Week 2025. They were a joint meeting and joint community service initiative.

The Bahamas currently has five active Rotaract Clubs in Nassau (four community-based and one school-based). Together, these clubs are part of Rotaract District 7020, a vibrant network of young professionals and leaders across the Caribbean. Spanning ten Caribbean countries and three languages, District 7020 comprises over 50 clubs and more than 900 Rotaractors working towards meaningful community service, professional development, and global impact.

World Rotaract Week is an annual celebration held in March to commemorate the founding of Rotaract on March 13, 1968.

Hosted by the Rotaract Clubs of The Bahamas during World Rotaract Week at the University of The Bahamas, a joint meeting of the Bahamas Rotaract Clubs was held on March 12, presented by Candice Hepburn, Rotaract liaison and secretary-elect of The Rotary Club of South East Nassau.

This meeting provided a space for Rotarians and Rotaractors to speak openly and candidly about their feelings regarding the transition from Rotaract to Rotary, addressing concerns, sharing experiences, and exploring opportunities for continued service, leadership, and personal growth within the Rotary community.

On Saturday, March 15, the Rotaract Clubs of The Bahamas, in collaboration with The Dignified Girl Project founded by Phillipa Dean, hosted a Dignity Bag Packing & Donation Drop-Off. This initiative was a heartfelt effort to support vulnerable women and girls by providing them with essential feminine hygiene products, recognising the importance of dignity and self-care for all.

The event saw the participation of Rotaractors from all clubs, coming together in service and solidarity. Volunteers carefully packed 101 bags, ensuring each one contained feminine hygiene essentials such as sanitary pads, panty liners, and soap, with some also including toothbrushes. These items are often overlooked in traditional donation drives, but they play a crucial role in the health and well-being of women.

51 dignity packs were donated to Great Commission Ministries on Wulff Road, an organisation that provides food, shelter, and assistance to disadvantaged individuals. 50 packs were donated to Urban Renewal on Deveaux Street.

Participants were joined by six-year-old Lauren, a Student of the Year hopeful, who also contributed to The Dignified Girl Project. In addition, clubs donated $300 worth of Women’s Haven feminine hygiene products, which were incorporated into the dignity packs.