ISLAND OF BIMINI, BAHAMAS
Young People
Show respect. Get respect. The Royal Bahamas Police Force in Bimini has re-started its "Young Person of The month" programme. Each month the local police will honour a young person between 15 and 25 in recognition of their example and positive contribution to their school or the community at large. Each recognised young person will receive a Certificate of Award and a gift along with a complimentary meal for two at one of Bimini's several restaurants. 
The Royal Bahamas Police Force is acutely interested in the lives of our young people. The police officers want our young people to take the straight course and to avoid opportunities and situations and even people who will influence them in destructive behaviour. It is so easy for our youth to make poor decisions and the when they do the police often become involved. Often a simple error in judgment by a young person can lead to a criminal record and the consequences of that can impact a young person for an entire lifetime Our young people are very important to the on-going development of our communities and our country. They are, as we so often hear, the leaders of tomorrow. This page is filled with information for young people. The police want to help steer our young people into positive behaviour that is life-enriching not life-destroying.
the police want to work with you and help you to make good decisions. Smart choices.
Check out the Bimini Young Persons
of The Month...just scroll down.
GATEWAY CHURCH YOUTH GROUP MAKES VIDEO ON YOUTH ISSUES
A group of young people from Gateway Outreach Ministries in Bimini recently produced an eight minute video which deals with issues young people are meeting everyday. The video was written, dramatised, videoed and edited by the young people. The message is a timely one. It's called "I ENE GERN DAT WAY" and talks about how young people can make positive life choices and lead productive, satisfying and useful lives. The Royal Bahamas Police Force in Bimini applaud the efforts of these young star.
POLICE AT STUDENT CAREER FAIR
Police officers had a great day recently participating at the Bimini All Age School (Alice Town High School) career fair which was organised by the PTA and the school's Guidance Department. Students from Grade 7 through 12 were exposed to over thirty exhibitors from various career fields and from colleges and universities. The purpose of the day was get young people thinking about their future careers and planning now to succeed in moving towards their career choices.
Detective Constable Doron Russell and Constable Sanford Adderley together with R/Sergeant Michael Checkley manned the police booth. Sergeant Checkley also gave a presentation to the entire assembly on policing as a career. "Are you ready to accept the challenge of daring to wear the red stripe and to serve your community as a police officer, as a problem solver, as a peace maker?" asked Sgt Checkley. "Policing is a rewarding, exciting, rarely dull and always challenging career", he added. "Its not for everyone but it could be for you."
"Plan now for your career choice and work towards it", said Sergeant Checkley. "Don't wait until after you graduate. Plan now. Think about it now. Your future deserves your best shot so plan for your future now", he emphasised. "Interested in law enforcement, then come to our booth and come to the station and we can talk about it."
The police officers praised the organisers of the event. "This career fair was well organised and well executed. The organisers, both the PTA and the school deserve congratulations on a job well done", said Officer Russell.
DO YOU WANT TO MORE ABOUT A POLICE CAREER...TALK TO A POLICE!
Officers Russell and Adderley at the Career Fair booth.
BIMINI'S POLICE YOUNG PEOPLE OF THE MONTH
Honouring our best. Encouraging all.
"We want to encourage our young people to do well", said RSGT 473 Michael Checkley, a former teacher and programme coordinator. "There are many young people who are making good choices and heading the right direction. We want to showcase them and tell other kids - 'look here, this what you should be doing'", he added. With so many negative influences being thrown towards our young people this programme will, it is hoped, help to encourage good decision making and reward positive living. "There so many great kids here doing to outstanding things and they can be mentors an good examples for others who might be struggling to find their way", said Sgt Checkley
PHILIP ROLLE IS HONOURED
Phil, who is 18, is the son of Bishop Ben Rolle and Sister Jen Rolle. Phil will soon be attending the College of The Bahamas in Nassau. He is a graduate of the Bimini All Age School and is an active member of United Church of God in Bimini. He is active in music ministry and he assists in teaching music to other young people. Congratulations Phil. You set an example for good citizenship and responsibility to everyone....especially to young people. We honour you for that example and encourage you to continue from strength to strength.
Bishop Ben Rolle, Award Recipient Phil Rolle and Assistant Superintendent Tyrone Bethel
DAVETTE ROLLE IS HONOURED
Davette Rolle, a Grade 12 student at Gateway Christian Academy was named February's Young Person of The Month.
Recognised for good citizenship and a responsible attitude towards home, school and community, Davette received the honour from ASP Michael Moxey, Bimini's police chief. Davette is the daughter of David and Lorrice Rolle. She also received a Royal Bahamas Police statute and a gift certificate at Captain Bob's restaurant.
Davette stands next to her mother, Lorrice, while ASP Moxey (left), school principal Yvette Rolle
and Sergeant R473 Michael Checkley stand with her.