COMMONWEALTH DAY 2025: TOGETHER WE THRIVE 

CV Bethel Students presenting the flags of a number of Commonwealth Nations during their special Commonwealth Day Assembly. 10th March, 2025

10th March, 2025, Nassau, The Bahamas. In commemoration of Commonwealth Day, The Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Jerusa Ali, paid a courtesy visit to the Principal of CV Bethel Senior High School, Ms. Monique Miller, and delivered an inspiring address to students during a special assembly on this year’s Commonwealth Day theme, Together We Thrive.

Director General Ali (foreground with microphone) addressing CV Bethel. 

The assembly was attended by Honorary Consuls from Commonwealth nations, including Mr. Gerard Wirth (Malta), Mr. Jairam Mangra (Guyana), and Mr. Edison Sumner (Namibia), underscoring the rich diversity and unity within the Commonwealth, and the talents of the students in music, dance and fashion were on full display.

Director General Ali’s remarks highlighted the profound impact of collaboration among nations in addressing global challenges, and amplifying collective voices for a brighter, sustainable future.  She emphasized that the Commonwealth remains a powerful example of what can be achieved through mutual cooperation, ensuring that every member – regardless of size or economic standing – plays a role in shaping a shared destiny.

(L-R) Director General Ali, Principal Miller and Ms Gian Dean of the Ministry’s Multilateral and Political Affairs Bureau

The Director General reaffirmed the commitment to multilateralism and that resilience, fostering peace, equality, and opportunity for all can only be realized through collective action.

Together we thrive.