On behalf of the team at the Embassy of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to Switzerland and the Permanent Mission of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva, I am delighted to welcome you to our website.
We trust that our website will enable you to follow our bilateral and multilateral relations. We also hope that the website will provide useful information to help you understand the work of the Permanent Mission and how we safeguard the interests of The Bahamas in the many international organizations resident in Geneva.
I am also pleased to welcome the Bahamian Diaspora in Switzerland and Europe who are accessing the website and encourage you to register with the Permanent Mission in Geneva as a way to keep in touch with The Bahamas and ensure that you are included when we send out notifications of events at the Permanent Mission.
Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Davis on his return from his maiden address at the 76th Session of the United Nation’s General Assembly in New York noted the Government’s intention to facilitate ways of keeping the members of the Diaspora connected to events in The Bahamas. It is hoped that the web site will serve such a purpose.
We also hope that other visitors to the site can explore who we are as a people and the many services we offer. We trust that the website will provide helpful and exciting information about visiting the many islands in our archipelago that we call home and the many investment opportunities the islands of The Bahamas have to offer.
Please do not hesitate to give us your feedback and to offer ideas for improvement.
Her Excellency Patricia Ann Hermanns,
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Embassy of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to Switzerland
Permanent Representative
Permanent Mission of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva
On 28 September, 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Frederick Mitchell paid a courtesy call on Ms. Amy Pope, Director-General Elect of the International Organisation for Migration. The discussion centred around migration and development challenges in The Bahamas and the wider Caribbean region. Minister Mitchell was accompanied to the meeting by H. E. Patricia Hermanns, Ambassador to the United Nations Office in Geneva.During the meeting, the Minister presented the Director-General Elect with a pneumatic coin minted by the Central Bank of The Bahamas as a token in commemoration of The Bahamas’ 50th anniversary of independence and 50 years of membership in the United Nations.L to R – Mr. Frederick Mitchell, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Ms. Amy Pope, Director-General Elect of the International Organisation for Migration; Ms. Patricia Hermanns, Ambassador to the UN in Geneva.Credit: Sasha Dixon, Bahamas Permanent Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas Caricom- Caribbean Community IOM - UN Migration ... See MoreSee Less
On 27 September 2023, The Bahamas Mission to the UN and other International Organizations in Geneva, led by H. E. Ambassador Patricia Hermanns, held a reception celebrating 50 years of independence and 50 years of membership in the UN in the presence of the Hon. Fred Mitchell, Minister of Foreign Affairs. The RBPF Pop-Band and Roots Junkanoo Organization performed during the event.Members of the diplomatic corps, heads of international organizations, members of the Bahamian diaspora and friends of The Bahamas had the opportunity to interact with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and enjoy the joyful sounds of the Royal Bahamas Police Force Pop-Band and the Roots Junkanoo Organization performance. On 10 July 1973, The Bahamas became an independent nation and was subsequently admitted to membership of the United Nations on 18 September 1973. In 1973, the country celebrates 50 years of self-rule and membership of the United Nations organization. #50anniversaryPhoto: Bahamas Mission, Geneva Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Commonwealth of The BahamasCaricom- Caribbean Community United Nations ... See MoreSee Less
On 18 September 2023 Mrs. Akeyra Saunders-Gabriel delivered a National Statement on behalf of The Bahamas during the 54th Session of the Human Rights Council during the Interactive Dialogue on Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights’ (OHCHR) report on economic, social, cultural rights and COVID-19 recovery.🌴🇧🇸 In the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Dorian and the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, The Bahamas remains unwavering in its commitment to upholding economic, social, and cultural rights. The Bahamas stands firm in its belief that human rights are integral to development and fully supports OHCHR's work. 🤝#BahamasStrong #HumanRightsMatter #CommunityResilience 🇧🇸💪🌟(Front row) Mrs. Akeyra Saunders-Gabriel, Senior Crown Counsel, Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Legal Affairs; (Back row) Mr. Charles Gibson, Second Secretary, Permanent Mission of The Bahamas to the United Nations, Geneva Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas Human Rights Council ... See MoreSee Less