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Former Cub Helps Scout Association Push Campsite Development Forward

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Scout Association of The Bahamas anticipates the revitalization of its Adelaide campgrounds – an initiative that former Cub Scout, Prime Minister Philip Davis wants to make a reality.

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3 months ago

August 24, 2025

Denielle Miller

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Back in 1959, with the influence of Sir Raynor Arthur, Governor of The Bahamas, 36 acres of crown land in Adelaide was released to The Bahamas branch of the scout movement for use as a campsite.

Over the years, progress has been slow due to funding issues, leasing agreements, and a fire in the 1980s that destroyed the mess hall, bathrooms and shower blocks.

Earlier this month, the campgrounds were renamed in honor of Chief Scout Alexander Gibson.

During the ceremony, leaders shared their vision for the property and displayed a site plan to illustrate the development goals.

Gibson, who has dedicated his life to the Scout Association says the organization has thrived with support from corporate Bahamas.

He reminded me that the association is more than a youth program, but it is a training institution for boys and in recent years, girls.

His remarks echoed the speakers sentiment that developing the Scouts Association should be considered a national investment.

Alexander Gibson – Chief Scout, Scout Association of The Bahamas

“We put out doctors, lawyers, prime ministers, Prime Minister Davis he was in my club pack,” Gibson said.

Prime Minister Philip Davis was in attendance at the ceremony and shared memories of his time as a scout.

Davis says his administration is actively working to make the Scouts Association’s campsite plan a reality.

“We are trying to regularize the title in the name of the Scouts Association as we speak because the lease they had had fallen away and there’s a lot of questions as to wether or not they can still occupy it or wether they still have it.”

“…We will be granting them the land to carry through with their vision and plan, and I [will] indicate to them whatever we can do as a government…,” Davis said.