NASSAU, Bahamas — Representatives from the Costume Institute of the African Diaspora (CIAD), located in the United Kingdom, recently paid a courtesy call on Dr. Robert W. Robertson, President of The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI), for preliminary discussions regarding a possible partnership aligned with BTVI’s Fashion program. CIAD is associated with the Straw Artisans of The Bahamas. Representing Creative Nassau was President Pamela Burnside. Pictured standing left to right: BTVI Professional Development Courses Coordinator, Paulette Davis-Richardson; Costume Institute of the African Diaspora (CIAD) Projects and Events Manager, Paula Allen; and Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) Associate Vice President of Fund Development, Alicia Thompson. Sitting left to right: CIAD Creative Director, Teleica Kirkland; BTVI President, Dr. Robert W. Robertson; Creative Nassau President, Pamela Burnside; and CIAD Research Development Officer, Stacey Balfe. (Photo: Shantique Longley)
