Ambassador Jones receives Golden Jubilee Award | Bahamas Daily

Delvador Emanuel
Journal Contributor

Wendell Jones, Bahamian Ambassador to the United States, is one of many
Bahamians are known for their
Made outstanding contributions to the country.
“I am honoured to receive this recognition from the British government and people.
The Bahamas celebrates the Bahamas Golden Jubilee. I have been working in the media for 50 years.
I am pleased that the Commission and the Government
The Bahamas has deemed my work, my life’s work, worthy of this honor.
I accept this honor on behalf of my entire family and many others.
He has worked with me in the media space for many years,” Ambassador Jones said.
The event was held at Baha Mar on Monday and honorees included current residents and
Those who have passed away have all been recognized for their contributions.
Prime Minister Philip Davis congratulated him in his speech and expressed his
Express gratitude to those who have received honors.
“We salute each of the winners as representatives of national stature, champions and
“We should all strive to be role models like this,” Davis said.
“We have made extraordinary achievements over the past fifty years.
Involving sports, science, business, education, politics, art, music, charity, etc.
Media. In almost every conceivable field, both nationally and internationally,
The Bahamians did a great job.
“Bahamian men, women and children, from all walks of life, have shaped
our national identity and promote the Bahamas’ reputation in the world
stage.
“So, while this year is coming to an end, our Golden Jubilee is not yet over;
Until then, we acknowledge and celebrate our
National heroes and heroines, our nation builders, the people who created this country
That’s what’s happening today.”
Prominent figures honored included 400-meter Olympic athlete Stephen
Gardner.

He said: “It’s fantastic that all of our hard work and dedication is being recognised.
Celebrate Independence City for all that our country has done.
For me, it feels really good to be here and feel honored.”
His Excellency Bishop Neil Ellis was also honoured to receive the award.
Bishop Ellis praises the government for recognizing
others, but he said he would like to see more people receive flowers
They died.
“I think that’s what keeps this country going, because every now and then,
The country needs to stop and acknowledge and recognize those
made a contribution,” Bishop Ellis said.
“I hope we can learn to do more before they leave us. That way, we don’t have to do this.
Many awards are given posthumously, but there are many other Bahamians who deserve them.
Hopefully it will reach them soon.”
The Special Golden Jubilee Award is different from the national award
Reward system.
Other recipients include Cleophas Adderley, Jr (honoured posthumously); Dame Anita
Mildred Allen; Paul L Adderley (deceased); Clifford Darling (deceased);
Rodney E. Bain (posthumous) Sir Bartlon Bethell; Marion Bethell-Sears; Sir
Michael Barnett; Edward Clement Bethel (posthumously); Eldred Edison Bethel
(Posthumously); Dr. Keva Bethel (Posthumously); Dr. Myles Munroe
(posthumously); Sir Etienne Dupuis (posthumously); Dame Janet Gwinnett
Bostwick; Dr. Cornwell Brown; Loretta Butler-Turner; Sir Orville Turnquist;
Shaunae Miller-Uibo et al.