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This article delves into the life and career of Ambassador H.E. Cheryl Bazard, tracing her path from her early legal career to her current role as Ambassador to The Embassy of The Bahamas in Brussels, Belgium. Through an examination of her educational background, legal practice, compliance expertise, and notable achievements, this article aims to provide insight into Ambassador Bazard's journey and her contributions to both the legal and diplomatic fields.
Early Life and Education
Ambassador H.E. Cheryl Bazard was born in Nassau, The Bahamas. After high school, Bazard chose to pursue her Associate's Degree in History at The College of The Bahamas. Shortly thereafter, she decided to continue her studies abroad, where she obtained her Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Buckingham, Buckinghamshire. Then she was admitted to the Bars of England & Wales and The Bahamas Bar in 1991..[1]. Ambassador Bazard obtained a Master's Degree in Financial Compliance Risk Management from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law. "She also holds International Diplomas in Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance with distinction from the International Compliance Association in London. [2]."
Professional Career
Ambassador Bazard's legal career spans more than three decades. Bazard served as counsel in the Office of the Attorney General from 1997 to 1998 and as a stipendiary and circuit magistrate.[3]. She also worked in the financial sector, where she served as Legal Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Regional Director of Compliance for CIBC and CIBC First Caribbean International Bank, as well as the Director of Compliance for Scotiabank (Bahamas) Limited. [4].
In 1999, Ambassador Bazard, along with other fledgling compliance officers, founded The Bahamas Association of Compliance Officers (BACO) and became its founding president. [5]). She served a second non-consecutive term as president from 2018 to 2020. Her contributions to the Bahamas' financial services sector were acknowledged with prestigious awards, including Compliance Officer of the Year in 2002 and the Bahamas Financial Services Board Professional Excellence Award in 2003. [6]
In addition to her legal practice and compliance leadership, Ambassador Bazard has made significant contributions to legal education and advocacy. She served as a lecturer at both the Eugene Dupuch Law School and the Bahamas Institute of Financial Services. Furthermore, in 2016, Ambassador Bazard held the post of Co-Executive Director of the Vote Yes Bahamas Campaign for the Constitutional Referendum on Gender Equality, demonstrating her commitment to promoting equality and social justice initiatives. [7].
Political Career Ambassador Bazard's political journey began when she was sworn in as a Senator on Monday, May 21, 2012, in a ceremony at the Government House.[8]. In 2017, Ambassador Bazard was the PLP political candidate for the St. Barnabas constituency in the general elections. Ambassador Bazard was not successful in her bid to gain the seat. Bazard received letters of credentials as Ambassador to The Kingdom of Belgium and Mission to the European Union on October 18, 2022. [9]
- ^ Bahamas Bar Association,https://bahamasbarassociation.com/about-us/officers-of-the-bar-council/
- ^ KAW Management Services Ltd. (2016 April 8). https://www.kawmanagement.com/team-showcase/cheryl-e-bazard/
- ^ Muller, H. W., Kalin, H. C., Goldsworth, G. J. (2007). Anti-Money Laundering International Law and Practice. John Wiley & Sons Ltd. West Sussex, England.
- ^ KAW, 2016
- ^ Muller, Kailin, Goldsworth, 2007
- ^ Bahamas Bar Association
- ^ Bahamas Bar Association
- ^ 10 Senators receive their Instruments of Appointment. Bahamas Weekly (May 22, 2012).http://www.thebahamasweekly.com/publish/bis-news-updates/10_Senators_receive_their_Instruments_of_Appointment22087.shtml
- ^ Rolle, L. ( 2022 October 19). Six Diplomats Sworn in. The Tribune. http://www.tribune242.com/news/2022/oct/19/six-diplomats-sworn/.