BMA Celebrates Maritime Education at LJM Maritime Academy Gala

Pictured L-R back are Valentino Hamilton, BMA Director; Kenneth Carey, Technical Officer; Wayde Hanna, Bahamas Maritime Cadet Corp Instructor; Leah Davis, Marketing Manager; L-R front are Bryant Lowe, BMA Director; Jacqueline M. Simmons, BMA Chairman; Senator Ja’Ann Major, BMA Director.

The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) joined industry partners and stakeholders at the LJM Maritime Academy Gala last Friday, an event that celebrated maritime education and paid tribute to Dr. Brenda Cleare, Principal of the Academy, on the occasion of her retirement.

Led by Chairman Jacqueline M. Simmons, the BMA team was proud to take part in the evening’s celebrations, which recognised Dr. Cleare’s outstanding leadership and her lasting contributions to maritime training and development in The Bahamas. Under her guidance, the Academy has played a pivotal role in preparing young Bahamians for careers at sea and in the wider maritime industry.

The BMA remains deeply committed to supporting maritime education and workforce development. Through its partnerships with institutions such as LJM Maritime Academy, the Authority continues to invest in initiatives that build skills, create opportunities, and inspire the next generation of Bahamian seafarers and maritime professionals.