MARSH HARBOUR, Abaco – Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis thanked officers of the Royal Bahamas Police and Defence forces serving in Abaco for their hard work, courage and sacrifice during a Christmas lunch held at the island’s Defence Force Base on Wednesday, 25 December.

Prime Minister Minnis, his wife, Mrs. Patricia Minnis and Minister of Foreign Affairs and North Abaco MP, the Hon. Darren Henfield served 100 officers their Christmas Day meal after the Prime Minister carried out an inspection of officers at the base.

“Like so many others serving across out archipelago, these men and women represent the highest levels of professionalism and patriotism,” said the Prime Minister.

Following the lunch, Prime Minister Minnis and Mrs. Minnis spent time meeting and chatting with officers.

The Base, located just outside of Marsh Harbour, houses 40 Royal Bahamas Defence Force and 40 Royal Bahamas Police Force officers. The Christmas lunch also included officers stationed in other areas of the island.

The Prime Minister, Mrs. Minnis and Minister Henfield also visited the temporary housing domes being erected at the Spring City subdivision. Each dome houses four to five people.

25 December 2019

Office of the Prime Minister

Commonwealth of The Bahamas