ZNS BAHAMAS | Published July 6, 2022
The first in a series of Distinguished Lecture Series was held Tuesday, July 5, 2022 as part of The Bahamas 49 th Independence Celebrations under the theme “Proud to Be Bahamian”. The lecture was held at the Harry C. Moore Library at the University of The Bahamas under the theme: “The Road to Independence”. Pictured left to right: Ambassador-at-Large Ron Pinder, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Jack Thompson, Permanent Secretary, Office of the Governor General; Dr. Christopher Curry, Associate Professor of History, UB; Evangelist Rex Major, OBE, MM; the Hon. Mario Bowleg, Minister, of Youth Sports and Culture; Rev. Dr. Philip Rahming, OBE, CB, JP; Permanent Secretary Roselyn Horton, National Independence Secretariat; and Dr. Maria Woodside-Oriakhi, Vice-President Academic Affairs, UB.
As part of The Bahamas 49th Independence Celebrations, under the theme ‘Proud to Be Bahamian’, the first in a series of Distinguished Lectures was held Tuesday, July 5, 2022. The lecture took place at the Harry C. Moore Library of the University of The Bahamas under the theme: “The Road to Independence”.
Distinguished Guest Lecturers were Evangelist Rex Major, OBE, MM, and Rev. Dr. Philip Rahming, OBE, CB, JP. Both spoke about their experiences growing up pre-independence and, thereafter, in an independent Bahamas as of Independence Day, July 10, 1973. Pastor Major has affected the lives of many people for almost 70 years in ministry at Grace Gospel Chapel.
He has been compared to American televangelist Billy Graham, and has preached the gospel throughout The Bahamas, the Caribbean, the US and Canada. Dr. Rahming wrote the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, as well as the National Song: God Bless Our Sunny Clime.
Permanent Secretary Jack Thompson thanked the lecturers for telling their stories; the audience for their support, and the university for facilitating the event.
Rev. Dr. Philip Rahming and Rev. Dr. Genius Wells pay courtesy call on Ambassador Sidney Collie
By Krissy Hanna
Feb 13, 2018 - 9:50:09 AM
Washington, D.C - On Friday, 9th February, 2018, Rev. Dr. Philip Rahming, Pastor of Rehoboth Ministries, and Rev. Dr. Genius Wells, President and Senior Pastor of Chapel on the Hill, and Chaplain of the House of Assembly, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Sidney Collie, Ambassador of The Bahamas to the United States of America and Permanent Representative of The Bahamas to the Organization of American States (OAS), at the Embassy of The Bahamas, in Washington, D.C.
Both Pastors travelled to Washington, D.C. to attend the 66th Annual National Prayer Breakfast, which was held at the Washington Hilton, and brought together guests from around the world.
During the courtesy call, Rev. Dr. Philip Rahming, who authored The Bahamas’ pledge of allegiance, presented Ambassador Collie with a copy of his book, entitled, “The Pledge of The Bahamas its History”.
Rev. Dr. Philip Rahming Presents copy of His recent Book to the Governor General
Tue, Oct 23rd 2018, 04:25 PM
Rev. Dr. Philip Rahming presented a copy of his recent book, 'The Unsigned, Undelivered Letter,' in a courtesy call on Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Marguerite Pindling at Government House on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. (BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson)
Ministry of Tourism Updates
Tourism’s Cacique Awards draw near
By Clarence Rolle. MOT
Jan 13, 2011 - 12:39:53 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - A noted and often quoted Bahamian received the first tickets that went on sale for the prestigious Cacique Awards ceremony, which will be held January 28.
Rev. Philip Rahming, the author of the national pledge of allegiance, secured two tickets for the black tie event. Winners in eight public categories, six hotel categories, and four international categories will be revealed at the awards ceremony, which will be held at the Rainforest Theatre. In addition, the winners of the People’s Choice Award for gospel and secular music will be named.
Rev. Rahming is also a past president of the Bahamas Christian Council and a past chairman of the National Tourism Achievement Award. He is pictured with Cacique Awards coordinator, Bonnie Rolle.
Senator Fred Mitchell with Bishop Carrington Pinder O M and Rt Hon Rev Philip Rahming OB after their awards at Government House on National Heroes Day 14 October 2019.
FLASHBACK: Bahamian religious leaders Rev. Dr. Genius Wells and Rev. Dr. Philip A. Rahming are pictured during their visit to the Embassy of The Bahamas in Washington, D.C. on February 6, 2015 for a courtesy call on His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Eugene Newry. Pictured from left to right: Mr. Mikhail Bullard, Third Secretary, Bahamas Embassy; Mr. Chet Neymour, Deputy Chief of Mission; Rev. Dr. Wells; Ambassador Newry; Rev. Dr. Rahming; and Miss Krissy Hanna, Second Secretary, Bahamas Embassy.
TODAY’S FACEBOOK MEMORIES PHOTO: I depend heavily on Facebook for a wider distribution of articles published in my online publication BAHAMAS CHRONICLE, which was launched after my diplomatic appointment as Press, Cultural Affairs and Information Manager at The Bahamas Embassy in Washington, D.C., was rescinded following the change of government in The Bahamas in May of 2017.
Rather than return to The Bahamas, I decided to remain in D.C. and have established THE BROWN AGENCY LLC, which offers a variety of services, including writing press releases, promotional articles, editing and proofreading. BAHAMAS CHRONICLE was launched to keep Bahamians and nationals from other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries living in the diaspora up-to-date on selected news from their respective countries. In addition to The Bahamas and the wider Caribbean, BAHAMAS CHRONICLE has attracted a huge following across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
However, I am still struggling to make BAHAMAS CHRONICLE financially viable, despite rates that are very affordable. I have a standard rate of $200 for promotional articles and $300 a month for a business card-size advertisement that appears daily in BAHAMAS CHRONICLE throughout the month. You can check out BAHAMAS CHRONICLE at bahamaschronicle.com if you would like for us to assist you in promoting your business or an upcoming event you are helping to organize. You can contact us via email at: oswaldtbrown242@gmail.com.
My Facebook Memories photo today is a classic photo posted five years ago, on February 6, 2015, when I was Press, Cultural Affairs and Information Manager at the Bahamas Embassy. I decided to use it as a springboard to promote BAHAMAS CHRONICLE because of the two prominent Bahamian religious leaders who are included in it during their courtesy call on His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Eugene Newry.
Rev. Dr. Genius Wells ad Rev. Dr. Philip Rahming were in D.C. to participate in the annual National Prayer Breakfast at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Thursday, February 5, 2015, which incidentally was held this morning (February 6). Every President since Dwight D. Eisenhower has attended the annual breakfast since it started in 1953, and current U.S. President Donald Trump was one of the speakers at this morning’s prayer breakfast.
Today’s Facebook Memories photo was initially posted with the following caption:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rev. Dr. Genius Wells, President and Senior Pastor of Chapel on the Hill on Tonique Williams-Darling Highway in New Providence, and Rev. Dr. Philip A. Rahming, Pastor of Rehobth Ministries and Vice President-at-Large of the Bahamas National Baptist Missionary and Education Convention, paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Dr. Eugene Newry, Bahamas Ambassador to the United States, at the Embassy of The Bahamas, 2220 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., on Friday, February 6, 2015. Dr. Wells used the occasion to say a special prayer for the entire staff of the Embassy, who assembled in the conference room and joined hands as Dr. Wells offered his prayer. The two distinguished Bahamian religious leaders were in Washington for the annual National Prayer Breakfast at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Thursday, February 5, 2015, at which U.S. President Barak Obama spoke. Every President since Dwight D. Eisenhower has attended the annual breakfast since it started in 1953, and Thursday’s event marked President Obama’s seventh appearance. Also in attendance was the Dalai Lama, whom the President lauded as “a powerful example of what it means to practice compassion,” and someone “who inspires us to speak up for the freedom and dignity of all human beings.” Pictured from left to right during the courtesy call are: Mr. Mikhail Bullard, Third Secretary, Bahamas Embassy; Mr. Chet Neymour, Deputy Chief of Mission; Rev. Dr. Wells; Ambassador Newry; Rev. Dr. Rahming; and Miss Krissy Hanna, Second Secretary, Bahamas Embassy.