Resident Coordinator meets with Minister of Foreign Affairs Bahamas

The Resident Coordinator, in his talks with the Hon Darren Henfield Minister of Foreign Affairs, commended the Government for its management of ‘back-to-back crises,’ – Category 5 Hurricane Dorian and the global COVID-19 pandemic. The Resident Coordinator also thanked the Government for its engagement and support in the development of a new business plan for UN cooperation in the Bahamas. In this regard, consultations, led by the UN, will continue over the coming weeks among a wide cross-section of Bahamian stakeholders.

 

The Resident Coordinator also announced the official appointment of Ms Aneesah Abdullah, United Nations Country Coordination Officer, resident in the Bahamas.

“Ms Abdullah serves as our representative in the island, and we have committed resources to ensure that her role supports us not only in delivering the transformative results that the Bahamas deserves, but also to tell the rich story of its successes,” Dr Conille said.

Ms Abdullah recently concluded a term within the Economic Development and Planning Unit/Sustainable Development Goals Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister, Bahamas.  Here, she co-led the national coordination, promotion, and monitoring efforts regarding the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals in The Bahamas.

Minister Henfield welcomed the appointment of Ms Abdullah.

“You have made an excellent choice,” Minister Henfield said, adding that Abdullah’s appointment will foster a more collaborative approach to the coordination of UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes.