Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes presented 10 new government Senators with their Instruments of Appointment during an Appointment Ceremony at Government House, May 21, 2012.

The new Senators include:

They join Senator Allyson Maynard-Gibson and Senator Keith Bell, who received their Instruments of Appointment when they were appointed to Cabinet positions during earlier ceremonies at Government House.

Also present at the event were: Prime Minister Perry Christie; Bernadette Christie; Lady Foulkes; Members of Parliament; civic leaders; senior government officials; and family of the Senators.

Prime Minister Christie said he was struck by the age demographic represented by the group, and also by the large number of first-time Parliamentarians.

“This newness, seasoned with tried and tested experience, augurs well with the generational change that is already well underway regarding politics in our country,” the Prime Minister said.

“It is so refreshing, to see so many new persons stepping forward to take their part in the governance of our country.”

Prime Minister Christie noted that those on his team not chosen to serve on the Senate, may be afforded the opportunity, later during this government’s current term.

The Prime Minister said: “Now that the Parliament of The Bahamas is fully constituted, we all look forward to the opening of Parliament within the next two days.”

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