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| Alliance Francaise des Bahamas 4, West Bay Street P.O. Box SP 61473 Nassau, N.P. Bahamas Tel: 1-242-302-5141 admin@afbahamas.org Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00 - 12:30 |
Cinema evenings: Old Fort and Balmoral Club
Open House: March 19th, 2009 at SG Hambros Building
October 2008: French Community donates to victims of
Hurricanes Frances, Gustav, Hannah and Ike in Haiti
Hurricanes Frances, Gustav, Hannah and Ike in Haiti
French Ambassador meets the community at a reception at
Graycliff on May 21, 2009
Graycliff on May 21, 2009
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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.
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.
ALLIANCE FRANCAISE PARTICIPATES IN MINISTRY OF TOURISM'S
FRENCH LANGUAGE CADET PROGRAMME
On Thursday, March 4th, Alliance Française member Mme Murielle DIMITRI, professional French dancer participated
in the Ministry of Tourism's French Language Cadet programme.
She conducted a dance class in French for the cadets at the C.R. Walker Senior High School. Murielle was introduced in
French by Mme Sheena Newton of the Ministry of Tourism.
Ten students participated and enjoyed themselves as they learned the basics of Rock dancing. Murielle was enchanted by
the speed in which the students learned the steps, counting and following her instructions in French. BRAVO les cadets!
Bravo Murielle!
Thanks to Francis as well who was a willing dance partner!
FRENCH LANGUAGE CADET PROGRAMME
On Thursday, March 4th, Alliance Française member Mme Murielle DIMITRI, professional French dancer participated
in the Ministry of Tourism's French Language Cadet programme.
She conducted a dance class in French for the cadets at the C.R. Walker Senior High School. Murielle was introduced in
French by Mme Sheena Newton of the Ministry of Tourism.
Ten students participated and enjoyed themselves as they learned the basics of Rock dancing. Murielle was enchanted by
the speed in which the students learned the steps, counting and following her instructions in French. BRAVO les cadets!
Bravo Murielle!
Thanks to Francis as well who was a willing dance partner!
VISITE DE L'AMBASSADEUR
MARC-OLIVIER GENDRY AUX
BAHAMAS
Au cours d’une mission aux Bahamas les 12 et
13 avril, 2010l’Ambassadeur s’est entretenu
avec de nombreuses personnalités
bahaméennes, dont S.E.M. Brent Symonette,
Vice-Premier Ministre et Ministre des
Affaires Etrangères, M. John Delaney,
Ministre de la Justice et M. Alvin Smith,
Président de la Chambre des
Représentants.
Il a également remis à Mme Irène Graham,
Consule Honoraire de France aux Bahamas
de 1988 à 2003, les insignes d’Officier de l’
Ordre National du Mérite lors d'une
réception offerte par M. et Mme Alec Head à
Lyford Cay. (cf ci-dessous). Photos: Eric Rose
MARC-OLIVIER GENDRY AUX
BAHAMAS
Au cours d’une mission aux Bahamas les 12 et
13 avril, 2010l’Ambassadeur s’est entretenu
avec de nombreuses personnalités
bahaméennes, dont S.E.M. Brent Symonette,
Vice-Premier Ministre et Ministre des
Affaires Etrangères, M. John Delaney,
Ministre de la Justice et M. Alvin Smith,
Président de la Chambre des
Représentants.
Il a également remis à Mme Irène Graham,
Consule Honoraire de France aux Bahamas
de 1988 à 2003, les insignes d’Officier de l’
Ordre National du Mérite lors d'une
réception offerte par M. et Mme Alec Head à
Lyford Cay. (cf ci-dessous). Photos: Eric Rose
| Alliance Francaise and French/Bahamian community celebrate Bastille Day on July 14, 2009 |
| FETE DU 14 JUILLET - FRENCH BASTILLE DAY DINNER Wednesday, July 14, 2010 The Alliance celebrated the French National Holiday with a casual evening of fine dining and wines at the Balmoral Club, Sandford Drive, in the company of the Honorary French Consul, Mr. Dominique LEFEVRE and members and friends of the Alliance Française. Special guests included Sir Arthur Foulkes, Governor General and Lady Foulkes, H.E. Louis Harold Joseph, Haitian Ambassador and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, H.E. Tomas Guggenheim, Brazilian Ambassador and Mrs. Guggenheim, and H.E. Nicole Avant, American Ambassador . Anita Mac Donald sang the French and the Bahamian national anthems a cappella to an enchanted audience. |
L-r: Ambassador Joseph, Lady Foulkes, Ambassador
Avant, Sir Arthur Foulkes, Dominique Lefevre,
Ambassador and Mrs Guggenheim
Photo: Francis Dimitri
Avant, Sir Arthur Foulkes, Dominique Lefevre,
Ambassador and Mrs Guggenheim
Photo: Francis Dimitri
