Chairman of the Council of The College of The Bahamas (COB), Mr. Alfred Sears, QC, has decided to delay his resignation from today, May 31, 2016 to Monday, 6th June, 2016.

In a subsequent letter to the Minister of Education, Science and Technology, the Hon. Jerome K. Fitzgerald, Mr. Sears asked for an adjustment to his resignation date indicating that he had failed to take into consideration the June 2nd commencement ceremony for the Northern Campus in Freeport, Grand Bahama over which the Chairman presides. “I hereby request your permission to adjust my resignation from the 31st May, 2016 to Monday, 6th June, 2016 in order to preside at the commencement ceremony to fulfill this last duty as Chairman.”

At Cabinet today Minister Fitzgerald presented Mr. Sears’ resignation as well as made recommendation for the appointment of a new Chairman. Dr. Earl Cash, Deputy Chairman of the College Council has been approved by Cabinet as Mr. Sears’ successor.

As this is an important time for The College of The Bahamas, the appointment of a new Chairman who has been actively involved in the transition to university status is critical. Dr. Earl Cash is well informed about the process and his familiarity with the College Council makes him an ideal candidate to take the helm and resume the work of the Council.

For more information on The Bahamas Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, visit www.ministryofeducationbahamas.com.

For more information on The College of The Bahamas, visit www.cob.edu.bs.

By Nikki Bethell

Chief Media Specialist