By OSWALD T. BROWN
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 30, 2024 — Having lived in Grand Bahama for 12 years before relocating back to Washington, D.C. in 2013, as Press, Cultural Affairs and Information Manager at the Embassy of The Bahamas, I became very familiar with Ginger Moxey’s professional skills when I was editor of The Freeport News from 2003 to 2009.
Ginger at the time was a public relations specialist at the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) and we often worked closely together promoting the excellent job the GBPA was doing in maintaining Freeport’s reputation as being The Magic City, a well-deserved nickname it developed over the years under management leadership of the late Sir Jack Hayward, the late Edward St. George and the late Sir Albert Miller.
Today is Ginger’s 50th birthday, and Facebook has been flooded by an avalanche birthday greeting, many of them mentioning the outstanding job she is doing as Minister for Grand Bahama in the administration of Prime Minister Philip E. Davis, whose performance as Prime Minister from the onset of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) landslide victory in the November 13, 2021 election to become the Government of Th Bahamas has likewise been outstanding.
In wishing my good friend Ginger Moxey Happy Birthday, I also decided to publish a cross-section of some of the other happy birthday greetings posted on Facebook to Ginger. Before doing so, however, I decided to check my files for previous articles I published in BAHAMAS CHONICLE on Ginger’s accomplishments after her tenure at the GBPA ended. Here is article I published back in September of 2018:
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 2, 2018 — Sister Cities International (SCI) elected Ginger Moxey, Social Entrepreneur of The Bahamas and dedicated citizen diplomat, to its Board of Directors on August 3, 2018 at the 2018 Annual Conference in Aurora, Colorado.
Moxey was elected by Sister Cities International’s members: cities, counties, states, and other communities in the United States and abroad.
“Sister Cities International is delighted to have Ginger Moxey, a leading Caribbean entrepreneur, forging meaningful and productive links between the Caribbean and the United States in ways that build mutual trust, understanding and cooperation,” noted Roger- Mark De Souza, President and CEO of Sister Cities International.
Moxey is the founder of two organizations that relate to the work and mission of SCI to connect globally and thrive locally: Immerse Bahamas, a social enterprise, and 700 partners, a non-profit organization. She first became involved with Sister Cities International in 2014 when Immerse Bahamas became a member of Sister Cities International. She then facilitated the founding of two new sister city relationships: Cat Island, Bahamas with Richton Park, Illinois; and Freeport, Bahamas with Concord, North Carolina.
Since then, Moxey has dedicated most of her time to strengthening sister city relationships and developing new ones throughout the Caribbean, and has been relentless in spreading the message and unique opportunities that sister city relationships provide for business, cultural, tourism, educational and humanitarian exchanges.
“I am delighted to have been elected at the Annual Sister Cities Conference held in Aurora, Colorado – a historical event that demonstrated the diversity of SCI,” said Moxey. “I was pleased to witness significant focus on next generation leaders, social entrepreneurship, and the international community (including the Caribbean), as well as the concrete, actionable strategies presented to build our sister city programs and grow the network. The future of SCI is bright!”
Moxey is the first Caribbean-native to serve on the Board of Directors of Sister Cities International, and continues to serve as the Regional Representative for the Caribbean. She is also a member of the Special Projects and Membership Board committees.
Moxey has indicated that her efforts to advance SCI’s mission will be geared toward strengthening global memberships; developing alliances with shared visions; and providing an effective conduit that allows people throughout the network to seamlessly connect.
With headquarters in Washington, D.C., Sister Cities International was founded by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956 and serves as the national membership organization for sister city programs in nearly 500 communities, with relationships in over 2,000 communities in more than 140 countries. This sister city network unites tens of thousands of citizen diplomats and volunteers who work tirelessly to promote peace and understanding through programs and projects focusing on arts and culture, youth and education, business and trade, and community development.
MORE GINGER MOXEY BIRTHDAY TRIBUTES
GLACY BROOKS : Happy Birthday to the most energetic and hardworking person I know Ms. Ginger Moxey ! 🎉 Your dedication, hard work, and wonderful spirit inspire us all every day. I appreciate everything you do and I’m grateful for your kindness and support. Enjoy your special day to the fullest!
LESLIE M. DL: Happy 50th birthday to my friend of 12 years … Ginger Moxey. We’ve had 12 years of ups and downs, highs and lows and in betweens, tears and laughs, dancing and sitting still, working and playing. The pics tell it all!! I’m grateful for the lessons you have taught me; and I pray that this year is one of wins and the realization of your dreams! Blessings my little big sis!🙏
P.S. You old bui!🤣🤣
Much love.
SHAQUITA STUBBS: Want to pause and say a special Happy Birthday to our very own MINISTER FOR GRAND BAHAMA the Hon Ginger Moxey
“On this special day, may the light of joy and success shine brightly upon you. May your path be filled with blessings, wisdom, and strength as you continue to serve with dedication and grace. Happy birthday and may the year ahead be filled with endless opportunities and fulfillment. Cheers to you on your special day!”
FLASHBACK: Sister Cities International (SCI) elected Ginger Moxey, Social Entrepreneur of The Bahamas and dedicated citizen diplomat, to its Board of Directors on August 3, 2018 at the 2018 Annual Conference in Aurora, Colorado. Pictured from left to right: Stephen ‘Tim’ Quigley, SCI Chair Emeritus; Roger-Mark De Souza, SCI President and CEO; Ginger M. Moxey, SCI Director-At-Large; The Honorable Ron Nirenberg, SCI Chairman and Mayor of San Antonio, Texas; and Carol Robertson Lopez, SCI Vice Chair at the 62nd Annual Sister Cities International Conference in Aurora, Colorado.
