Michael Fountain received his Commission as the Honorary Consul for The Bahamas in Chicago and with jurisdiction for the mid-western states of the United States. The ceremony took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday 15th August. Joining Mr. Fountain at the ceremony performed by Foreign Minister Fred Mitchell and Permanent Secretary Philip Miller was Mr. Fountain’s wife Latanya and his sons Christian and Avery. Mr. Fountain later paid a call with his family on the Prime Minister Perry Christie. A reception will be held in Chicago on 5th September. In welcoming Mr. Fountain the Prime Minister said that he thought that Mr. Fountain will do well and that he expects that this new appointment will assist in building relations and in expanding trade, tourism and other commercial ties.
August 17, 2014