WASHINGTON, D.C., April 1, 2023 — Mrs. Ann Marie Davis, wife of Prime Minister Philip E. Davis, was the special guest speaker at an event held by The Bahamas Embassy Consular Annex, 600 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Friday evening, March 31, 2023.
Speaking on the topic “Empowerment of Women and Girls: Achieving Equality in the Digital Age.”, Mrs. Davis cited various statistics to back up her claim that there is a serious gender gap with regard to jobs in the technology sector in The Bahamas and advised more Bahamian women to become interested in this field.
She noted that there is a scant presence of women in technology-related jobs associated with computers, intelligent systems, and data analytics, adding that all of these areas need more creative women working on equal terms with men.
Mrs. Davis also declared that women in The Bahamas want and need more opportunities and to have a seat at the table. She discussed the important work that both her office and the office of the Hon. Lisa Rahming, Minister of State for Social Services and Urban Development, are doing on behalf of Bahamian women.
Mrs. Davis was introduced by Minister Rahming, who likewise voiced similar concerns about the scarcity of women in technology-related fields.
Also included in the delegation that accompanied Mrs. Davis to Washington, D.C. were the Hon. J. Lashell Adderley, President of The Bahamas Senate; and Ms. Debbie Bartlett.
The event, attended by an array of Bahamians in the diaspora, was an excellent opportunity for participants to network and converse with fellow Bahamians on the importance of women and girls on the last day of Women’s History Month.
Participants enjoyed delightful Bahamian food prepared by Chef Wildron Knowles and his team.
