Dr. Elliston Rahming at the 71st Regular Session of the United Nations General Assembly

UNITED NATIONS, New York — In his capacity as Vice-President of the UN General Assembly, His Excellency Dr. Elliston Rahming (second from left), Permanent Representative of The Bahamas to the United Nations, presides over the Plenary Session of High Level Meeting to Address Large Movements of Refugees and Migrants on Monday, September 19, 2016. Prime Minister Perry Christie, who is heading The Bahamas Delegation participating in the 71st Regular Session of the United Nations General Assembly, delivered a statement on Refugees and Migrants at Monday’s meeting. Included in The Bahamas’ delegation are Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Fred Mitchell, Minister of Labour and National Insurance Shane Gibson, Director General of Foreign Affairs Sharon Brennen Haylock and other senior Government officials. Also pictured is Ms. Arianne Etuk (seated behind Dr. Rahming), First Secretary, Bahamas Mission.