Friday, February 20th, SHRM Bahamas proudly hosted our first event of the year — SYNERGY 2026: Stronger Together — at the Insurance Commission of The Bahamas (ICB).

The evening set the tone for a year rooted in collaboration, connection, and innovation in HR — all aligned with our 2026 theme: SYNERGY.

📅 Mark your calendars: March 19th, 2026 | 6:00pm ICB Venue | HR & Women Leading the Future
More learning, networking, and HR insights are on the way.

2026 is about collaboration over competition, partnership over silos, and progress through connection.

Last week, SHRM Bahamas officially installed its 2026 Executive Board, launching a new chapter anchored in our theme SYNERGY.

We were honoured by special remarks from Director of Labour, Howard Thompson along with Paula Humber, MBA,SHRM-SCP, Members and Communities Director of SHRM, and an inspiring keynote from Glennett Fowler. The installation ceremony was led by Immediate Past President Lashanta Smith, MSc HRM, SHRM-SCP, with Cherrylee Pinder bringing exceptional energy and engagement as the event’s moderator.

During the evening, Madam President, Denise Knowles, proudly unveiled the value proposition of SHRM Bahamas, reinforcing who we are, the role we play and our commitment to the HR profession.

This moment marked more than a transition in leadership; it set a clear direction for the year ahead; focused on impact, partnership, and advancing the HR profession together.

Here’s to a year of alignment, growth, and meaningful progress!