Chevonia McBride was born and raised on the beautiful island of Grand Bahama in The Bahamas. She attended Mary Star of the Sea School, Discovery Primary and Grand Bahama Catholic High School. She furthered her studies at The University of Buckingham, England where she obtained an LLB in Law. 

Chevonia grew up in the family business “A Social Affair Bahamas” an event management and production company and later pursued a certification in Event and Project Management. She has worked for The Bahamas Government for 8 years as a Project Officer and is a Justice of The Peace for Grand Bahama Island. 

Inspired by her passion for youth development in the Bahamas, Chevonia became a Certified Youth Leader, Etiquette Consultant, Life Coach and Motivational Speaker. Chevonia continues to motivate young women as a mentor and founder of Sisters of Strength Bahamas, a non-profit organization geared toward the development of girls and young women in The Bahamas.

Chevonia attends New Destiny Kingdom Center and serves as the Church Administrator. As she continues to walk in faith as an ambassador of the kingdom she seeks to renew culture, transform society and to ensure no girl is left behind.

Chevonia enjoys traveling, music, movies, spending time with family and friends, and advocating for girls and young women.
 

Born and raised in Grand Bahama, Bronell attended Calvary Academy, Walter P. Parker Primary and St. Georges' High School where she graduated as Head Girl.

She has been employed in Air Traffic Services at the Grand Bahama International Airport from June 2003.

Bronell has served on the Board of Directors for Sisters of Strength since 2013. She is also a former Rotaract Club of Freeport member; currently a member of the Rotary Club of Sunset GB and has served in various positions on the Club's board since joining in May 2013.

Bronell has attended Calvary Temple Assembly of God since birth and it is still her choice place of worship.

Bronell enjoys traveling, cooking, reading, music, movie watching and a good laugh.

Poise for Excellence and Dedicated to service, Mary Evangeline McBride-Outten JP., C.W.S, affectionately known as “Vanje”, has been a long-time promoter and ambassador of goodwill for Freeport and Grand Bahama.  

Achieving pinnacles in her career as Vice President/General Manager of the Bahamas’ First Waterfront Festival Marketplace and Marina, Port Lucaya. With thirty years’ experience in management and the creation of major corporate and community events, she possesses a flair that is unique and breathes a fresh perspective to planning, structure and organization within the industry. Vanje as a dedicated community volunteer continues to use this foundation to assist in the socioeconomic and cultural development of Grand Bahama.

Originally from Inagua, Bahamas, Vanje moved to Freeport joining the Grand Bahama Port Authority Group of Companies in 1976.  During her twenty-year tenure with the GBPA, her zeal and professionalism allowed for matriculation to several senior positions within the organization, including the Land Sales department of The Development Company continuing to Sales and Marketing and Leasing Director for Bourbon Street Limited Trading as Port Lucaya.

Vanje became the first entrepreneur/operator in the Destination Weddings business by establishing the first independent company “A Social Affair Bahamas” affiliated with the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism. A company which to date has been branded and recognized internationally as one of the Bahamas leading Destination Management Companies.

Her commitment to the Grand Bahama community, which has been home to Ms. McBride-Outten, a wife and mother of six children, since 1975, has motivated her involvement in a variety of service projects and children’s causes, including; 10 years as Chairman of the Fundraising Committee for The Grand Bahama Children’s Home, a past Executive member of the Grand Bahama Red Cross Association Fundraising Committee.

Founder and Director of the first Youth Choir of The Pro Cathedral of Christ the King Anglican Church, a founding member of the Grand Bahama Chorale singing group, a past Executive member of the Business and Professional Woman’s Association of Grand Bahama, and Founder of the column “Wedding Jitters”, which was published by The Freeport News.

Vanje was also the past Chairman of the Independence Silver Jubilee Decorations Committee, Member and Certified Wedding Specialist with Weddings Beautiful and the National Bridal Service, a member of Special Events Planning Organization and numerous other civic and church organizations, including Director of Sisters of Strength Bahamas.

With this proven record of thirty years and her keen interest, Vanje has continued to promote an epic fashion of support and fight for the growth and development in the wedding industry and the tourism aspects of Grand Bahama in its entirety.

Vanje’s belief is simple “If you believe it, You can achieve it”.