Commonwealth Youth Games - Queen's Baton Relay Reception at Atlantis
Authored by: Bahamas Information Services
Source: Bahamas Information Services
Date: July 20, 2017

 

NASSAU, The Bahamas -- During the Commonwealth Youth Games, the Queen's Baton Relay Reception was held at Atlantis on Wednesday evening, July 19, at Atlantis, Paradise Island.  Pictured holding the Queen's Baton are the Governor General, centre, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, QC, right, and President of the Commonwealth Games Federation Louise Martin.  Also, Deputy Prime Minister the Hon. Peter Turnquest, right, with Minister of Foreign Affairs the Hon. Darren Henfield. The arrival of the Queen's Baton in The Bahamas comprises the first leg of its trek through the Americas after having been carried across the globe. Its journey's destination is Australia at the 2018 Commonwealth Games after having traveled to many Commonwealth Countries in a spirit of unity.  (BIS Photos/Raymond A. Bethel, Sr.)

 

 

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