NEW FRENCH AMBASSADOR VISITS THE BAHAMAS

On Thursday, May 21, 2009, His Excellency Marc-Olivier
Gendry, Ambassador of France to the Commonwealth of The
Bahamas with Residence in Jamaica presented his Letters of
Credence to His Excellency Arthur D. Hanna, Governor
General, at an official ceremony at Government House. In his
address to Ambassador Gendry, H.E. Mr Hanna complimented
the Alliance Française for its promotion of French culture and
language.










SEM Arthur D. Hanna, Gouverneur Général des Bahamas reçoit les
Lettres de Créances de SEM Marc-Olivier Gendry, Ambassadeur de
France le jeudi 21 mai 2009 - All photos of visit courtesy of Peter Ramsey
Highlights

ALLIANCE CALLS ON GOVERNOR GENERAL

On Tuesday, July 7, 2009, former President, Mme Nathalie FEIX SCOTT
paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Arthur D. Hanna, Governor General of
the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. Mme Feix Scott was accompanied by
Mr. Thierry Boeuf, Mr. Dominique Lefevre, CEO of SG Private Banking in
The Bahamas and actual President of the Alliance Francaise, Mr. Francis
Dimitri, Vice President, Alliance Francaise and Mme Italia Watkins-Jan,
Treasurer and Administrator, Alliance Francaise.  Mme Feix Scott outlined the
Alliance's efforts to promote French in The Bahamas through culture and
education.












l-r: Dominique Lefevre; Thierry Boeuf; H.E. Arthur D. Hanna; Nathalie  Feix Scott; Italia
Watkins-Jan; Francis Dimitri.
Photo: Derek Smith

The Alliance Française des Bahamas is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the
promotion of the French Language and Culture. It is manned by a team of
volunteers, Bahamian, French, Canadian and Swiss, all francophones, who are
committed to sharing their love of the French culture and way of life with the
Bahamian community.
The Alliance' s goal is to promote the French language and culture through
language classes, preferably taught by French native speakers or highly trained,
bilingual professionals. In addition to language classes, cultural activities and
events are planned on a regular basis and are detailed on this website.
WHAT WE OFFER

French Classes and Activities in French

Cultural Events and Meetings

Cine (Movie) Club

French Books and Magazines on Loan to  Members

Call us at 302-5141, Monday to Friday, 9:00 - 12:30 or visit us in the SG Private Banking Building, West Bay Street
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P.O. Box SP 61473
Nassau, N.P. Bahamas
Tel: 1-242-302-5141
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UPCOMING CINE CLUB FILMS:

March 12:   
 Ridicule
April 2:         La Chèvre
May 7:         Cyrano de Begerac
June 4:         La Vie en Rose
July 2 & 9:   Le Comte de Monte Cristo
Want to organise or suggest an event:
Contact us!
ALLIANCE FRANCAISE wins BEST BOOTH for
FRANCE
in the European Region at the 14th Annual International Cultural
Weekend held in the Botanical Gardens, Nassau, Bahamas on October
17-18, 2009. MERCI A TOUS!
Alliance Française's
President Dominique
Lefevre, Mélanie Michel
and fiancé Laurent
(volunteers), Italia
Watkins-Jan,
Administrator and
Francis Dimitri,
Vice-President
displaying trophy.
Alliance's Secretary Claire Despine,
Mélanie and Francis displaying France's
wares
ALLIANCE ACTUALITES
- Decembre 2009  
Click here to read a review of the
Year's Activities
GALETTE DES ROIS - OPEN HOUSE
On January 27th, members and friends of the Alliance Francaise met
for the traditional Galette des Rois which was prepared by chefs
Stéphane et Olivier.

The King and queens of the evening were crowned upon finding the
traditional "feve" in their galette. All of the little ones present were
fortunate enough to be crowned.
Dominique LEFEVRE
Honorary French Consul
for France to The
Bahamas
honconsulfrance@afbahamas.org
NEWS FLASH!!!
FELICITATIONS à notre
Secrétaire, Claire DESPINE qui
est devenue maman pour la
première fois. Félicitations pour
la petite Maude.
BRAVO Claire! BRAVO
Gabriel!