October 1, 2004 

On Thursday, 30 September, 2004, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Jiao Dongcun, hosted a reception at the Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort and Spa, on Cable Beach to commemorate the 55^th anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China. 

Distinguished guests at the reception included Her Excellency Dame Ivy Dumont, Governor-General of The Bahamas; Mr. Reginald Dumont; the Right Honourable Perry G. Christie, Prime Minister of The Bahamas; Honourable Vincent Peet, Minister of Labour and Immigration and Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Public Service; and Honourable Allyson Maynard-Gibson, Minister of Financial Services and Investments. 

The entertainment for the evening was provided by the Government High School Orchestra, which was the recipient several years ago of a donation of musical instruments by the Chinese Embassy . 

Toasts were raised by Ambassador Jiao, Dame Ivy and Minister Peet. 

Click here for the full text of Minister Peet’s address.