Nomination Process Underway for Local Government Junior Council in Grand Bahama
Grand Bahama, The Bahamas
On October 2, 2024, prospective candidates for the upcoming high school Local Government Junior Council were nominated at the seven participating schools in Grand Bahama. Registration by students took place on September 20, with elections set for October 17th.
The nomination process is expected to give students a glimpse into the political and election process of the country, as the Local Government Junior Council program is a feeder program for the Senior Local Government Councils. According to Kenwood Cartwright, Family Island Administrator for the City of Freeport, the process follows the steps of a general election in The Bahamas.
Students who registered to vote on September 20th were invited to nominate themselves or another student as a candidate for the Junior Council. Nominated candidates had to fill out paperwork, overseen by teachers and school principals, and pay a nomination fee of $5. Following nomination, candidates will have a short time to campaign and secure enough votes on election day to become Junior Councilors.
Program Success
Cartwright said the program has been a great success in Grand Bahama, with some beneficial projects having been carried out not just in the schools, but in surrounding communities. Participating schools include Eight Mile Rock High School, Sister Mary Patricia Junior High School, Jack Hayward High, St. George’s High, Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic School, Bishop Michael Eldon High, and Grand Bahama Academy of Seventh Day Adventists.
Conclusion
The Local Government Junior Council program provides students with valuable experience in democratic processes, while also empowering them to make a positive impact in their communities. We wish the nominated students the best of luck as they prepare for the elections.
FAQs
* Q: When is the election for the Junior Council?
A: Elections are set for October 17th.
* Q: Who can participate in the program?
A: Students from participating schools, including Eight Mile Rock High School, Sister Mary Patricia Junior High School, Jack Hayward High, St. George’s High, Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic School, Bishop Michael Eldon High, and Grand Bahama Academy of Seventh Day Adventists, can participate in the program.
* Q: How do students nominate themselves as candidates?
A: Nominated candidates must fill out paperwork, overseen by teachers and school principals, and pay a nomination fee of $5.