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Helping hurricane victims
July 19, 2016
Helping hurricane victims
EIGHT months after the devastating Hurricane Joaquin, Long Island's community centres are being restored to full working order thanks to the support of the Sandals Foundation.
July 12, 2016
PM: Trust fund for inmates who work in construction while in jail
PRIME Minister Perry Christie hinted on Friday that the government will establish a trust fund for inmates of the Department of Correctional Services who participate in construction and other service programmes, enabling them to collect money to assist in their reintegration into society after leaving prison.
Budget Debate Contribution by Hon. D. Shane Gibson
June 21, 2016
Budget Debate Contribution by Hon. D. Shane Gibson
Mr. Speaker, I rise to thank the Almighty God for equipping me to serve the people of The Bahamas, particularly those in the Golden Gates Constituency, at this time and under the able leadership of Prime Minister the Right Honourable Perry Gladstone Christie.
June 17, 2016
2016-2017 Budget Debate: Contribution by the Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin
Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House to contribute to this 2016/2017 Budget Debate:
Be the father God wants you to be
June 16, 2016
Be the father God wants you to be
This coming Sunday is Father's Day. Unlike Mother's Day, restaurants will not be overflowing with grateful children, treating their fathers.
June 15, 2016
2015/2016 Budget Debate- Contribution by the Hon. Melanie S. Griffin, M.P., Minister of Social Services and Community Development
Mr. Speaker, as always I am grateful to Almighty God, in whom I live, move and have my being and the fine people of Yamacraw for the privilege to serve and to represent them in this place.
PLP ratifies Fitzgerald and Halkitis for 2017
May 24, 2016
PLP ratifies Fitzgerald and Halkitis for 2017
Touted by Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie as ?new generation leaders,? the National General Council (NGC) of the Progressive Liberal Party ratified Education Minister the Hon. Jerome Fitzgerald and Finance State Minister the Hon. Michael Halkitis to run in the 2017 general elections; the ratification took place at the NGC?s monthly meeting on Thursday evening, 19th May 2016.
PLP ratifies Fitzgerald and Halkitis for 2017
May 20, 2016
PLP ratifies Fitzgerald and Halkitis for 2017
Touted by Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie as "new generation leaders," the National General Council (NGC) of the Progressive Liberal Party ratified Education Minister the Hon. Jerome Fitzgerald and Finance State Minister the Hon. Michael Halkitis to run in the 2017 general elections; the ratification took place at the NGC's monthly meeting on Thursday evening, 19th May 2016.
5M software system to track students K-12
May 17, 2016
5M software system to track students K-12
Minister of Education, Science and Technology Jerome Fitzgerald has revealed that the government has invested in a software system costing $5 million to track every student from kindergarten to grade 12.
May 12, 2016
Teens plead guilty to assault of female caught on tape
Two teenagers who pleaded guilty to the indecent assault of a 19-year-old girl that was recorded and posted on Facebook were yesterday remanded into custody pending sentencing.
Two teenagers admit guilt over nude girl video
May 12, 2016
Two teenagers admit guilt over nude girl video
TWO teens who admitted they were wrong to participate in the filming and publishing of the indecent assault of a 19-year-old girl could face three years in prison when they return to court for sentencing next week.
Jeffon Stubbs is the best and brightest
May 04, 2016
Jeffon Stubbs is the best and brightest
St. Anne's School's Jeffon Stubbs is the Alpha Phi Alpha Inc.'s 2016 Valedictorian, and the recipient of a $6,000 scholarship.
Flying the flag for Junkanoo carnival
April 18, 2016
Flying the flag for Junkanoo carnival
THOUSANDS turned out to the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival kick-off events at Taino Beach in Grand Bahama on the weekend.
Carnival comes to Taino Beach
April 15, 2016
Carnival comes to Taino Beach
BAHAMAS Junkanoo Carnival 2016 kicks off in style this evening at Taino Beach, with an aerobatic fly-in complete with parachute jumpers who will deliver the Bahamian flag for the official opening ceremony at the Cultural Village.
June 07, 2011
Custom Computers Fourth Annual A?s For Excellence Campaign!
Thousands of Students To Enter Custom Computers Fourth Annual A?s For Excellence Campaign!
Greater student participation and more fabulous computer prizes are what everyone can expect during this year?s Custom Computers Fourth Annual A?s For Excellence Campaign, which kicks off this month.
Contribution to the 2011 Budget Debate
June 07, 2011
Contribution to the 2011 Budget Debate
Contribution to the 2011 Budget Debate Hon. Desmond Bannister.
Mr. Speaker, I dedicate my contribution today to a very special constituent, Willette Styles. Willette is 24 years old. She?s the daughter of my friend William Styles of Iguana Way in Carmichael, and she has been in and out of hospital more times than she can remember over the past three years.
Simone continues to excel
April 13, 2016
Simone continues to excel
Education is key to life and success -- this was the message that was drilled into Simone Rolle during her formative years by her parents.
L.N. Coakley, Preston Albury, GHS and T.A. Thompson winners at 10th RBC FINCO Visual Arts Exhibition
April 06, 2016
L.N. Coakley, Preston Albury, GHS and T.A. Thompson winners at 10th RBC FINCO Visual Arts Exhibition
L.N. Coakley High School, Preston Albury Junior School, Government High School and T.A. Thompson Junior School were all winners at the recent 10th RBC FINCO Visual Arts Exhibition, sponsored in conjunction with the Art and Design Unit of the Department of Education.
March 11, 2016
One Eleuthera Foundation strengthens Eleuthera with introduction of CTI
On February 15, 38 apprentices began a life changing journey that will give them new skills and hopefully create new long-term job opportunities over the next 12 months.
March 10, 2016
Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival continues roll out of marketing initiatives
Following a successful weekend launch that saw hundreds of Bahamians enjoying live entertainment and party vibes inside Da Cultural Village, the Bahamas National Festival Commission is set to continue its efforts to market and promote Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival at home and abroad.
Keeping On Top Of School Work
December 21, 2011
Keeping On Top Of School Work
It's not the lengthy 12-week break of summer, but four school free weeks over the Christmas holidays is still heaven for most children.
Pride in excellence
February 04, 2015
Pride in excellence
With news reports fraught with the missteps by Bahamian young men on an almost daily basis, it's always a breath of fresh air when young men excel -- and Pedro Marcello, 15, is one of those young men who is showing that all is not lost with the nation's youth.
There is hope
September 21, 2011
There is hope
Sheryl Bastian (name changed) struggles to use words in the right context in our conversation, but I know what she means.? I don't correct her because I do not want to embarrass her.? I listen as she tells her tale of being able to speak words and hold a conversation, but when placed in a position to write those very same words down, she realized that she could not spell.
The 56-year-old grandmot...
Praise for hard work that earned certificates
September 15, 2014
Praise for hard work that earned certificates
A GROUP of 80 public servants were yesterday awarded their certificates by the Ministry of Public Services for completing their upgrading programme in office procedures, keyboard skills, bookkeeping and accounts and English Language at both BJC and BGCSE level.
February 02, 2016
Programme Sure students given valuable advice from FNM Deputy Leader
THE students at Genesis Academy/Programme Sure received valuable advice and encouragement last week from Deputy Leader of the Free National Movement, Peter Turnquest, who told them about overcoming challenges when growing up to become successful, productive citizens.
Allan Murray launches new book
November 06, 2015
Allan Murray launches new book
Doongalik Studios will host the Book Launch of Allan Murray's book 'The Colourful History of The Bahamas: A Souvenir Guide for Visitors' on Sunday, November 15th from 3-6 p.m.
November 05, 2015
Allan Murray's book 'The Colourful History of The Bahamas' launches this month
NASSAU, Bahamas -- Doongalik Studios will host the Book Launch of Allan Murray's book The Colourful History of The Bahamas: A Souvenir Guide for Visitors on Sunday, November 15 from 3-6pm.
The origin of this new book can be traced back to the summer of 1972 when John Chaplin, Headmaster of St. Andrew's School, asked Murray, a newly recruited history teacher, to introduce an 8-week course in Baham...
D.W. Davis' faculty is on a mission
October 07, 2015
D.W. Davis' faculty is on a mission
The faculty at D.W. Davis Junior School has been on a mission -- to raise the bar and to improve student performance and productivity at the institution that has had a rough past in terms of being labeled a troubled school, due to it's inner city location -- but in recent years has seen a united faculty striving to improve student performance with a renewed concentration on academics.
Fidelity Pays for A's wall unveiled
September 23, 2015
Fidelity Pays for A's wall unveiled
Thirty-two students were honored for their outstanding academic achievements at an awards ceremony hosted by Fidelity Group of Companies
Education first and foremost to Edwin Greenslade
September 16, 2015
Education first and foremost to Edwin Greenslade
Whether Edwin Greenslade's parents, George and Patricia Greenslade (deceased) had to work overtime, or borrow money, they did what they had to do to ensure that their children received the best education they could afford for them.
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