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Events of 2019

Members of the Josiah Institute for Leadership & Public Policy (Bahamas) attended the Inter-American Development Bank and the University of The Bahamas Conference on Prison Reform, 'Our Prisoners' on Wednesday , October 9th 2019. The event which celebrated IDB 60th Anniversary in the Bahamas, celebrated the publication of ' Our Prisoners', a research program jointly sponsored by IADB and UB on Prison Reforms in the Bahamas. Several International and local speakers participated including UB President Dr Rodney Smith; IDB Country Manager Daniella Marquis; and Dr. Adam John Foss from Prosecutor Impact (International). The Program was facilitated in part by the Bahamas Department of Corrections and Prison Fellowship Bahamas.

Josiah Institute Officially Launched in Ceremony on October 22nd 2018

The Josiah Institute for Leadership and Public Policy (Bahamas, and U.S.A) was officially launched on Monday 22nd October in a Pomp and Pageantry Ceremony. In attendance were members of the Board of Directors and Governance, and Representatives from Atlanta, Ga, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Eleuthera, Exuma and New Providence came to participate. Also in attendance was Dr. Robert Tobias, the Director of the Key Leadership Program at American University in Washington, DC, who brought Remarks on behalf of American University.

During her Remarks, Sharell Ali McIntosh, Founder & Chairman of the Board of Directors & Governance officially Launched the Tertiary -Level Institute and declared it open. During her Remarks, she paid Homage to three distinguished women whose contribution during the early formation of the Institute was unforgettable. They are Suzanne Groscup, Dr Ruth White, and Pastor Dr Jane White. She also commended the work of Commodore Tellis Bethel of The Royal Bahamas Defence Force, and the work that the Brave Men and Women do everyday to protect and safeguard the country. The ceremony also marked the partnership of Josiah Institute & American University to bring innovative cutting edge Leadership Development Program for Public and Private Sector agencies to the Bahamas. Academic Programs will begin in the Spring 2019.

Photos 1 : Left to Right : Dr Donald McCartney ( Moderator - JI Provost USA); Attorney Sharmie Farrington Austin (JI Legal Counsel); Dr Sandra Smith (JI President).
Photo 2 : Left to Right: Dr. Sandra Smith, Sharmie Austin, Veronica Owen, JI USA Chief Administrative Officer ), W. Patricia Morley ( NOWAB President & JI Advisory Board Member)

Thank you & Recognition of Assistance for Launch

All Board of Directors, especially Dr Sandra Smith, Willamae Stuart, Dr Agnes Glinton, Dione Pratt, Sharmie Austin, Elder Clement Russell and Dr Donald McCartney,
Pastor Paul Scavella & South Bahamas Conference
Grants town SDA Church, Local Pastor Mark Ewen,
GTSDA Organist - Stephen Darling, Church Ushers - Edith Roach & Lee Strachan, Deacon Ricardo Reed, Elder Micheal McCoy, And Nelson Bain
Dr Robert Tobias, American University
Officer Delvonne Duncombe – Staff Officer in Commodore Tellis Bethel Office
Royal Bahamas Defence Force Band under the leadership of Chief Petty Officer Matthew Rolle
RBDF Marines / Processional of Flags - Leadership of Leading Seaman King
Principal Denise Farquharson, & Students of Woodcock Primary School
Bahamas Christian Council - Pastor Mario Moxey
Ms Carmartta Stuart for Material donation
Sky Bahamas (Randy Butler ) for flying Exuma Rep
Pastor Micheal Saunders, Eleuthera

Special Thanks to
Mr. John Stuart, For Perpetual Donation of Assistance
Dr Kevin & Karen Moss, Pulmonary & Critical Care Institute for Perpetual Donation of Assistance .
Pastor Dr Jane H White - Perpetual Donation of Assistance
Dr Hasting & Rhea Johnson - Perpetual Donation of Assistance

The Declaration & Signing of the Charter - August 8th 2018

On Wednesday, August 8th 2018 @ 6:30 pm in the evening, the official Charter for the Josiah Institute for Leadership & Public Policy (Bahamas & U.S.A) was declared and signed in a short ceremony, at the sanctuary of Foundation of The Word Ministries Int'l on Cowpen Road. The ceremony was officiated by JI Founder & Chairman of The Board of Directors & Governance, Ms. S. Ali McIntosh. The Board of Directors, Officers, faculty for the Institute was officially installed by the Chairman. The twenty-seven (27)Board members, Advisers and faculty, resides in four (4) different cities in three (3) States in the United States of America; and on five (5) different islands in The Bahamas.

The President of the Institute Dr. Sandra Smith read The Charter, and invited the founding Board of Directors, and other Charter members present to sign the document. Offering the Charge was local Author and Pastor Carl Johnson, Pastor of the Agape Seventh-day Adventists Church, who also offered prayers for the officers and the establishment of the Institute. Local musical talent Demetrius Stubbs provided music for the occasion. The occasion was one of joy and expectation, as those who brought greetings and remarks offered hope for a productive work.

Photos / Slide - President Dr. Sandra Smith is seen signing the Charter, along with other Board members, and Advisers.

Josiah Institute for Leadership 1st Joint Board Meeting - July 12th 2018

The first official Joint Board Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Josiah Institute for Leadership and Public Policy convened on July 12th 2018 at the Office of SAM & Associates (Leadership Consultants / Josiah Institute on #71A Blue Hill Road, north in Nassau, The Bahamas at 1 pm in the afternoon.

Twelve members was present, and one person joined online. Veronica Owens, the Josiah Institute ( U.S. Chief Administrative Office) joined via telephone from Atlanta, Georgia for almost an hour of the meeting. Seen are photos following the 90 minutes meeting.

Participation in Past Community Events

Available For Seminars, Conferences & Boardroom Training

The Chairman of the Josiah Institute, Ms. S. Ali McIntosh, participated in a series of Public Policy Debates with policy makers and candidates seeking public office. The only woman on the panel, she sits third from right. Sponsored by University of The Bahamas School of Social Science in Spring of 2017.

Available For Itinerant Activities in Various Cities /Islands for Public Education.....2018

Public Lectures

Lectures on a variety of topics to enhance public education on policy discussions.

In Photo - Audience at Performing Arts Centre/ University of Bahamas ( Not a JI Event)

Workshop Presentations

Workshop & Powerpoint presentations geared to educate and advise leaders and the general public on Leadership and Governance Issues.

In Photo - Dr Ian Strachan, Vice-President, UB Northern Campus, lecturing at the Harry C Moore Library Auditorium ( Not a JI Event)

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Small Group Seminars

Small Group Teaching sessions for leadership or staff can be facilitated in House at the client's facility or at Josiah Institute classroom.

In Photo - Troy Clarke, President, The L.E.A.D. Institute ( Not a JI Event)