Minister of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting, the Hon. Myles K. LaRoda (left), Head of The Bahamas’ Delegation to the 18th Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP 18) prior to start of the Opening Session held in the General Assembly Hall, United Nations Headquarters, New York. Minister LaRoda was accompanied by Under Secretary in the Ministry of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting, Mrs. Donette Williamson (foreground centre), and Ms. Nalini Bethel, Chairperson, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD, foreground, at right). Pictured in the background from left are: Mr. John Nixon, Consultant, Ministry of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting; Mr. Townsley Roberts, Deputy Executive Secretary, National Commission of Persons with Disabilities and Mr. Jeron O’Brien, Assistant Counsel, Office of the Attorney General. COSP 18 is scheduled for June 10-12, 2025. (BIS Photo)

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