NIBs Road to 50th Anniversary

NIB Celebrates 49th Anniversary – Looking Ahead to Golden Jubilee

The National Insurance Board (NIB) marked its 49th anniversary with celebrations, at all NIB offices throughout the Bahamas, with the traditional Customer Service Day for customers and cake-cutting ceremonies for staff. The newly appointed Minister for National Insurance, the Hon Alfred Sears, KC, MP addressed attendees and received the first piece of cake that was cut by Ms. Diane Major who has been employed with the Board for some 40 years.

Quincy Arthur and Alyssa Rolle Named Winners of 50th Anniversary Theme and Logo Competition

The theme and logo competition rallied staff to design a logo and/or coin a theme that would embody the statement “What do you think NIB represents after 50 years of existence” and could include various aspects of NIB such as the Board’s values, NIB’s mission and vision, speak to the provision of services and/or may depict and promote the general welfare and highest standards of the employees, customers and all stakeholders at large. The competition proved fierce with over 60 submissions. The final winners were:

Theme:
3rd place – Clarice Lewis from the Freeport Local Office
2nd place – Robert Ashe from the Inagua Local Office
Grand Prize winner – Quincy Arthur from the Information and Technology Department

Logo:
3rd place – Audrey Newbold – from Family Island Operations
2nd place – Nurse Ruth Pickstock
Grand Prize winner – Alyssa Rolle from the Inspectorate department

NIB Staff Attend Services of Praise and Thanksgiving

The National Insurance Board (NIB) had a glorious time in praise and worship, celebrating the organization's 49th Anniversary at Southland Cathedral Global Ministries in New Providence. Chairman McKenzie brought warm remarks on behalf of NIB. Staff members from NIB Local Offices in Grand Bahama and other Family Islands also attended churches in their local communities.

NIB / Doctors Hospital Host Successful Blood Drive in New Providence

A big thank you to everyone who turned out and generously donated blood at NIB 50th Anniversary Blood Drive, held in collaboration with Doctors Hospital, at NIB’s Headquarters on Baillou Hill Road, New Providence, Bahamas. Your incredible support has made this initiative a resounding success, marking the second initiative in our “Holistically Balanced - Spiritually, Mentally, Physically, and Financially” series of initiatives.

We extend our deepest appreciation to each donor for contributing to the well-being of our community. Your selfless act embodies the spirit of giving and compassion, and we are profoundly grateful for your commitment to saving lives.

As we celebrate our Golden Jubilee, we look forward to continuing our mission with another Blood Drive at the Freeport Local Office in Grand Bahama on February 29, 2024 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. We look forward to partnering with the Public Hospital Authority in Grand Bahama as we stand in solidarity to ensure that no life is lost because of a deficiency in the availability of blood.

We salute all our donors and thank you once again for being the heartbeat of our community and for helping us make a difference that truly matters.






NIB Valentines Day Blood Drive

As the ultimate show of love this Valentine's Day, staff of NIB were invited to pre-register for the upcoming NIB's Road to 50 Blood Drive, which will be held on Thursday February 22nd, 2024 between the hours of 10:00am-3:00pm at NIB Headquarters-Baillou Hill Road.

This event will be open to the general public. Treats and prizes are available to participants.

On Thursday January 18th, 2024 NIB offices throughout the Bahamas hosted an inaugural Pensioners' Day. The initiative hosted from 10:00am-2:00pm welcomed some 900 pensioners for sharing key insights and tips. The main takeaways were to remind pensioners of the importance of verifying twice a year to remain eligible for the continuation of their pension benefit or assistance and to encourage pensioners to transition from in-person pension payment to payment by wire transfers for more efficient customer service.

At NIB's headquarters on Baillou Hill Road, the day was a fun-filled event for all as pensioners were treated to a hearty lunch, music, prizes and surprises. Each pensioner was presented with a special 50th Anniversary gift bag and t-shirt inscribed with, "The Promise Works!", - a reminder of the promise NIB made in 1974 to provide income replacement to eligible persons in time of need.

Pensioners' Day was just the first of many events planned for 2024 in celebration of NIB's 50th Anniversary. For a complete listing of all events visit the NIB website at or stay connected via Facebook or Instagram.

50Th Anniversary Fun, Run / Walk Kicks Off NIB’s Holistically Balanced Series of Events

NIB's 50th Anniversary series of Holistically Balanced - Spiritually, Mentally, Physically and Financially events kicked off with a 3.5 mile Fun, Run / Walk. Walkers and runners of all ages converged at NIB's Headquarters, on Saturday January 27, 2024 for friendly competition, health talks, financial literacy education, demonstrations and more.

The energetic Caribbean Sweat Fitness instructor Comby jump-started the morning activities with a pre-race warmup. Olympic Champion and award-winning author Pauline Davis-Thompson called the start of the race. Awards were presented to male and female participants in six categories. Overall, the first competitor to cross the finish line was Mr. Anthony Saunders in the 31-40 male runner category. The Royal Bahamas Police Force Cadets won the award for entering the most participants.

While the race focused on physical components of overall health, attendees were able to visit the various vendor booths where other elements of overall well-being were addressed. Some vendors included: Bahamas Health, Ports International, Eat Emotionally, Well, Quality Care Pharmacy, Church of God of Prophecy, Anji's Delightful Teas, Living with Joy, J. Higgins Rehabilitative Care, Walk-in Clinic, Focus Fitness Bahamas and Aquapure Water, to name a few.

Other Holistically Balanced events scheduled for 2024 include a Blood Drive on February 22 and a Health and Wellness Fair scheduled for October 7. For a complete schedule of upcoming 50th Anniversary events visit https://www.nib-bahamas.com/NIBs-Road-to-50th-Anniversary or any of our social media pages.

NIB / Doctors Hospital Host Successful Blood Drive in New Providence

A big thank you to everyone who turned out and generously donated blood at NIB 50th Anniversary Blood Drive, held in collaboration with Doctors Hospital, at NIB’s Headquarters on Baillou Hill Road, New Providence, Bahamas. Your incredible support has made this initiative a resounding success, marking the second initiative in our “Holistically Balanced - Spiritually, Mentally, Physically, and Financially” series of initiatives.

We extend our deepest appreciation to each donor for contributing to the well-being of our community. Your selfless act embodies the spirit of giving and compassion, and we are profoundly grateful for your commitment to saving lives.

As we celebrate our Golden Jubilee, we look forward to continuing our mission with another Blood Drive at the Freeport Local Office in Grand Bahama on February 29, 2024 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. We look forward to partnering with the Public Hospital Authority in Grand Bahama as we stand in solidarity to ensure that no life is lost because of a deficiency in the availability of blood.

We salute all our donors and thank you once again for being the heartbeat of our community and for helping us make a difference that truly matters.






NIB Valentines Day Blood Drive

As the ultimate show of love this Valentine's Day, staff of NIB were invited to pre-register for the upcoming NIB's Road to 50 Blood Drive, which will be held on Thursday February 22nd, 2024 between the hours of 10:00am-3:00pm at NIB Headquarters-Baillou Hill Road.

This event will be open to the general public. Treats and prizes are available to participants.

NIB/Public Hospitals Authority Blood Drive in Freeport

As a part of NIB’s 2nd event in our Road to 50 Holistically Balanced Series, NIB partnered with the Public Hospitals Authority to host a blood drive in Freeport, Grand Bahama at NIB’s Freeport Local Office.

A huge thank you is extended to everyone who volunteered, and contributed to our community at this event; and particularly to the donors for being the heroes that we need, and whose invaluable donation have the possibility to impact up to 36 lives.

The 3rd and final event in this series is the Health & Wellness Fair which is scheduled for October 2024, stay tuned, you don’t want to miss it!

For a complete list of NIB’s 50th Anniversary events, visit https://www.nib-bahamas.com/NIBs-Road-to-50th-Anniversary

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The National Insurance Board (NIB) family gathered at the historic Grants Town Wesley Methodist Church to mark a significant milestone—NIB’s 50th anniversary. This church, which was the first place of worship for the NIB family five decades ago, provided a reflective and fitting backdrop for the commemorative service.

Led by Senior Pastor Rev. Henry Knowles, the service centered around a fitting and inspiring message on understanding one’s purpose—a theme that resonated deeply with NIB as it continues its mission to provide a robust social safety net for generations of Bahamians.

Adding a personal touch to the service, NIB’s own union leaders, Luchanio Seymour and Nadia Vanderpool, participated in the scripture readings. Presenting a strong sense of community in attendance were the Minister of Immigration and National Insurance The Hon. Alfred Sears; accompanied by senior members of his staff including Permanent Secretary Ellison Greenslade. Chairman Philip Mckenzie was accompanied by Board Members, Executives, and staff. The service provided a moment of reflection and celebration for all in attendance.

 

“On October 7th, the National Insurance Board marked its 50th Anniversary. This Golden Jubilee coincided with our annual Customer Appreciation Day, which is dedicated to expressing gratitude to our valued customers through hospitality and service. Across The Bahamas, each Local Office invited customers to join the celebrations, where they enjoyed treats and giveaways.

Van Delaney, a pioneer and former Senior Deputy Director of NIB had the honor of cutting the cake at NIB’s Headquarters. He, along with Acting Director Heather Maynard gave brief remarks, while Chairman Philip McKenzie, Board Members and Executives participated in the celebration.”