Nassau, The Bahamas, October 23, 2024 – Colina Insurance Limited (Colina) representatives donated copies of Volumes 2 and 3 of “I Say What I Mean and I Mean What I Say: Hubert A. Ingraham In His Own Words” to The University of The Bahamas’ (UB) Harry C. Moore Library and Information Centre in NP, and the library at UB-North campus in Grand Bahama. These volumes follow Colina’s previous gift of Volume 1 to the University’s libraries in 2022.

“Colina is proud to be Bahamian, and we are deeply committed to preserving our nation’s history,” said Maxine V. Seymour, Director, Corporate Communications, Colina. “We salute former Prime Minister the Right Honorable Hubert Alexander Ingraham, his production team and publisher, Guanima Press Ltd on the release of Volumes 2 and 3, and are pleased to partner with the University to ensure that current and future generations have access to his legacy of leadership.”

Colina is committed to youth development, education, health and wellness.

“University students will benefit from the expansion of this body of work,” said Seymour. “At Colina, we believe that knowledge is power and fundamental to the growth of our society. We are proud to continue our support of The University of The Bahamas and its mission to cultivate academic excellence and enrich the minds and lives of Bahamians.”

The University Librarian, Elsie Bain, expressed gratitude for the donation that will enhance the library’s resources.

“The addition of the new volumes will ensure that students, scholars, researchers in general and members of the public at large will have access to accounts of the policies, decisions and leadership philosophies of the Rt Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham, enhancing their understanding of the political and socio-economic landscape in The Bahamas,” said Bain.

Maria Teresa Butler, Executive Editor and Book Project Team Leader, acknowledged Colina’s long-standing support of Bahamian education and heritage preservation.

“The support of Colina Insurance Ltd has been invaluable,” said Butler. “Equally, this donation demonstrates the company’s support of the University of The Bahamas and their commitment to empowering future generations through knowledge and the preservation of our shared national heritage.”

“These books are not only a reflection of your exceptional leadership but also a source of inspiration for those who will follow in your footsteps,” said Seymour. “After reading about your decisions, policies and leadership philosophies, we hope that UB students and other library patrons will be motivated to build on the foundation that you have laid for our nation.”

This latest donation by Colina Insurance Ltd, in a series of significant gifts, attests to the company’s belief in the importance of fostering education and intellectual growth in The Bahamas and to its long-term commitment to support quality development. In their continued commitment to community and education the company has long been a supporter of educational initiatives across The Bahamas. This donation reflects the company’s belief that the past informs the future, and investing in the preservation of Bahamian history through accessible academic resources is essential. By making these books available to the University of The Bahamas, Colina aims to inspire current and future students to take an active interest in the political and social development of their country.

The donation was presented at UB’s Oakes Field campus on University Drive.

University of The Bahamas was chartered on 10 November 2016 by an Act of Parliament of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. UB had its genesis in the College of The Bahamas which came into effect in 1974 through the amalgamation of four institutions: The Bahamas Teachers’ College, San Salvador Teachers’ College, C.R. Walker Technical College and the sixth form programme of the Government High School. The mission of the University is to advance and expand access to higher education, promote academic freedom, drive national development and build character through teaching, learning, research, scholarship and service.

Colina Insurance Limited (Colina) is a diversified financial services company, offering comprehensive life and health insurance solutions. Colina is wholly-owned by Colina Holdings Bahamas Limited (CHBL). CHBL is a Bahamian Company, built on a firm foundation of trust, integrity and responsibility. Colina has evolved over the past century to become The Bahamas’ largest life and health insurer, with a solid reputation for providing insurance and related financial services products that help clients prepare for life’s unexpected events.

For more information:

Maxine V. Seymour
Director, Corporate Communications
Colina Insurance Limited
308 East Bay Street
Nassau, The Bahamas
e [email protected]
t 242.396.7218

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(l to r) Maxine Seymour, Director Corporate Communications and DeAndrea Lewis, Vice President Life Operations representing Colina Insurance Limited; Janyne Hodder, President, The University of The Bahamas; Maria Teresa Butler, Executive Editor, Book Project Team Leader; Patricia Glinton-Meicholas, Editor; Neko Meicholas, Owner, Guanima Press Ltd; Elsie Bain, University Librarian, UB; Rosemary Munroe-Whylly, Special Collections Librarian and Catherine Archer, Deputy Librarian.

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(l to r) Maria Teresa Butler, Executive Editor, Book Project Team Leader; Neko Meicholas, Owner, Guanima Press Ltd; Maxine Seymour, Director, Corporate Communications, Colina; DeAndrea Lewis, Vice President, Life Operations and Patricia Glinton-Meicholas discuss benefits of the expansion of the body of work for library’s patrons.

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Maxine Seymour, Director, Corporate Communications, Colina discusses the significance of Colina’s donation in a television interview.

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(l to r) Maria Teresa Butler, Executive Editor, Book Project Team Leader; Neko Meicholas, Owner, Guanima Press Ltd; Maxine Seymour, Director, Corporate Communications, Colina; DeAndrea Lewis, Vice President, Life Operations and Patricia Glinton-Meicholas.

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Maria Teresa Butler, Executive Editor, Book Project Team Leader talks about the research and writing involved in completing Volumes 2 and 3. Volume 4 is near completion.