Mrs. Ruby Ann Darling, Deputy to the Governor General, attended and was guest speaker at St. Augustine's College 'Flag Day' Assembly on Friday, November 10, 2023. 

The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) visited two schools, L.W. Young Junior High School and Adelaide Primary School, as part of its One-2-One Tree Planting campaign.

L.W. Young Junior High: The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) is making small, but steady steps towards building food security in the Bahamas through its One-2-One Tree Planting campaign. On Friday, the Institute, led by Senator, the Hon. Tyrel Young, Executive Chairman of BAMSI, visited L.W. Young Junior High School where seventh grade students in the agriculture class assisted him in planting two avocado trees. Senator Young was joined by the Hon. Fred Mitchell, Member of Parliament for Fox Hill, Deborah Thompson, Principal of L.W. Young and Margo Fountain, the school's Agriculture Teacher for the planting exercise.

Adelaide Primary School: Overcast skies and light rain were no match for the students of Adelaide Primary School who were excited to be part of BAMSI's One-2-One Tree Planting campaign. The young agri-enthusiasts were ready to get their hands on the shovel and to learn more about the cherry and avocado trees that they were planting. Headed by Senator, the Hon. Tyrel Young, Executive Chairman of BAMSI, the One-2-One team was accompanied by the Hon. Vaughn Miller, Member of Parliament for Golden Isles. Rochelle Coakley, Principal of Adelaide Primary, members of her administrative team and teachers were also on hand for the planting.

The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) visited two schools, L.W. Young Junior High School and Adelaide Primary School, as part of its One-2-One Tree Planting campaign. L.W. Young Junior High: The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) is making small, but steady steps towards building food security in the Bahamas through its One-2-One Tree Planting campaign. On Friday, the Institute, led by Senator, the Hon. Tyrel Young, Executive Chairman of BAMSI, visited L.W. Young Junior High School where seventh grade students in the agriculture class assisted him in planting two avocado trees. Senator Young was joined by the Hon. Fred Mitchell, Member of Parliament for Fox Hill, Deborah Thompson, Principal of L.W. Young and Margo Fountain, the school's Agriculture Teacher for the planting exercise. Adelaide Primary School: Overcast skies and light rain were no match for the students of Adelaide Primary School who were excited to be part of BAMSI's One-2-One Tree Planting campaign. The young agri-enthusiasts were ready to get their hands on the shovel and to learn more about the cherry and avocado trees that they were planting. Headed by Senator, the Hon. Tyrel Young, Executive Chairman of BAMSI, the One-2-One team was accompanied by the Hon. Vaughn Miller, Member of Parliament for Golden Isles. Rochelle Coakley, Principal of Adelaide Primary, members of her administrative team and teachers were also on hand for the planting.

Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey was present at the launch of the National School Breakfast Pilot Programme at Holmes Rock Primary School in West Grand Bahama on Friday, October 3, 2023.

Not only did the Minister assist with distribution of the food, but she sat with students as they enjoyed their hot breakfast, and interacted with them before they left for class.

The Minister thanked Minister of Education and Technical & Vocational Training, the Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin for ensuring the launch of the programme which is “so critical to students in some of these communities, especially in West Grand Bahama.”  She also congratulated the Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis, who has championed such causes that impact communities, families, and students.

The programme was simultaneously launched in eight schools throughout the country with four in Nassau: Columbus Primary, Ridgeland Primary, Sandilands Primary and Albury Sayle Primary School. In the Family Islands, the selected schools are: Cherokee Sound Primary in Abaco, Old Bight Primary in Cat Island, Rolleville Primary in Exuma, and Holmes Rock Primary School in Grand Bahama.

Students at the selected schools will receive breakfast on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays for the remainder of the academic year.

It is anticipated that approximately 2,000 students will benefit from this programme, which carries the motto: “Investing In Bahamian Students, One Meal At a Time.”

Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey was present at the launch of the National School Breakfast Pilot Programme at Holmes Rock Primary School in West Grand Bahama on Friday, October 3, 2023. Not only did the Minister assist with distribution of the food, but she sat with students as they enjoyed their hot breakfast, and interacted with them before they left for class. The Minister thanked Minister of Education and Technical & Vocational Training, the Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin for ensuring the launch of the programme which is “so critical to students in some of these communities, especially in West Grand Bahama.”  She also congratulated the Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis, who has championed such causes that impact communities, families, and students. The programme was simultaneously launched in eight schools throughout the country with four in Nassau: Columbus Primary, Ridgeland Primary, Sandilands Primary and Albury Sayle Primary School. In the Family Islands, the selected schools are: Cherokee Sound Primary in Abaco, Old Bight Primary in Cat Island, Rolleville Primary in Exuma, and Holmes Rock Primary School in Grand Bahama. Students at the selected schools will receive breakfast on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays for the remainder of the academic year. It is anticipated that approximately 2,000 students will benefit from this programme, which carries the motto: “Investing In Bahamian Students, One Meal At a Time.”

 

Resume writing, resources for employment opportunities and much more were available to hundreds of private and public high school students and other youngsters at ‘Labour on the Campus’, a collaborative effort of the Ministry of Labour and Public Service and the Ministry of Education and Technical & Vocational Training.

The Hon. Pia Glover-Rolle, Minister of Labour and Public Service officially launched ‘Labour on the Campus’, a spin-off of ‘Labour on the Blocks’ at the Andre Rodgers Stadium, Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

Minister Glover-Rolle informed the young people that the government wants to ensure that the ‘Labour on the Campus’ initaitive provides them with opportunities to expose them to tertiary level education, scholarships and career training through offerings including the Job Readiness Preparation at the National Training Agency and certificate programmes at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute.

“This event speaks volumes to our commitment at our ministries, our teams and of course our administration in taking corrective steps towards the right direction for our young people, for the Bahamian educational system and for our employment market. This is what I call a trail blazing initiative and an example of what can be achieved through collaborative efforts of government partners,” said Minister Glover-Rolle.

“The Government of The Bahamas has made a public commitment to provide good governance which includes enhancing our institutions, strengthening our labour market and empowering our people. Today, the Ministry of Labour and Public Service alongside the Ministry of Education, Technical & Vocational Training has what innovative, collaborative government initiative looks like.”

She thanked the organizers of the event and reaffirmed her support to reducing the level of unemployment in The Bahamas and working with all stakeholders in the labour market to ensure that Bahamians are first in The Bahamas and that the young people are prepared for success.

The Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin, Minister of Education, Technical and Vocational Training told the students that they are each unique, gifted, beautiful and powerful.

“Wherever you decide to go at the end of this journey in high school, I want you to go with confidence, hold your head high and make your presence felt on this planet.

“Some of you might go to university, some might go straight into the work place; some may start your own business, whatever it is I want you to have the courage to think outside the box, break new ground, ‘cut down the bush’ and make your plans a reality,” she said.

Among those attending the event were A. Robert Farquharson, Director of Labour and Dominique McCartney Russell, Acting Director of Education.

Following the opening ceremony students toured the various booths representing government and private organizations on display at the Career Fair. 

Resume writing, resources for employment opportunities and much more were available to hundreds of private and public high school students and other youngsters at ‘Labour on the Campus’, a collaborative effort of the Ministry of Labour and Public Service and the Ministry of Education and Technical & Vocational Training. The Hon. Pia Glover-Rolle, Minister of Labour and Public Service officially launched ‘Labour on the Campus’, a spin-off of ‘Labour on the Blocks’ at the Andre Rodgers Stadium, Tuesday, October 31, 2023.   Minister Glover-Rolle informed the young people that the government wants to ensure that the ‘Labour on the Campus’ initaitive provides them with opportunities to expose them to tertiary level education, scholarships and career training through offerings including the Job Readiness Preparation at the National Training Agency and certificate programmes at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute.   “This event speaks volumes to our commitment at our ministries, our teams and of course our administration in taking corrective steps towards the right direction for our young people, for the Bahamian educational system and for our employment market. This is what I call a trail blazing initiative and an example of what can be achieved through collaborative efforts of government partners,” said Minister Glover-Rolle.   “The Government of The Bahamas has made a public commitment to provide good governance which includes enhancing our institutions, strengthening our labour market and empowering our people. Today, the Ministry of Labour and Public Service alongside the Ministry of Education, Technical & Vocational Training has what innovative, collaborative government initiative looks like.” She thanked the organizers of the event and reaffirmed her support to reducing the level of unemployment in The Bahamas and working with all stakeholders in the labour market to ensure that Bahamians are first in The Bahamas and that the young people are prepared for success. The Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin, Minister of Education, Technical and Vocational Training told the students that they are each unique, gifted, beautiful and powerful. “Wherever you decide to go at the end of this journey in high school, I want you to go with confidence, hold your head high and make your presence felt on this planet. “Some of you might go to university, some might go straight into the work place; some may start your own business, whatever it is I want you to have the courage to think outside the box, break new ground, ‘cut down the bush’ and make your plans a reality,” she said. Among those attending the event were A. Robert Farquharson, Director of Labour and Dominique McCartney Russell, Acting Director of Education. Following the opening ceremony students toured the various booths representing government and private organizations on display at the Career Fair.