THE TRIBUNE
Wednesday, March 8, 2023, PAGE 17
Bahamas joins celebration of women TODAY is International Women’s Day - and Bahamians are joining with women around the world in marking the occasion. The Tribune is delighted to showcase some of the ways in which Bahamians are honouring women - while also pressing for
action to bring greater equity. The theme of this year’s event focuses on equality in the digital age. On PAGE 19, you can read abot the official statement delivered by Minister of State for the Public Service Pia Glover-Rolle to the
67th annual Commission on the Status of Women on Monday at the United Nations headquarters in New York. On PAGES 20-21, The Tribune has challenged readers and people on the street to name some of the women who inspire them most with answers ranging from world leaders to people’s nearest and dearest at home. And on PAGE 22, you can catch up with an event held last night at Crypto Isle on the eve of the big day itself. Look inside to read more.
EMPOWERMENT RALLY TO BE HELD TONIGHT A WOMEN Empowerment Rally will be held today at Father Marshall Cooper Park in Mason’s Addition. The event, presented by Bahamas 242, will include giveaways of free women’s
clothing, shoes and other items. The organisers call on all “mothers, grandmothers, daughters, sisters, aunts and nieces, Bahamian queens and princesses” to take part.
There will be guest speakers, performances, giveaways and light refreshments. The event starts at 6pm. For more information, contact Apostle Henry Higgins on 803-4423.