Nassau, Bahamas - The
College of the Bahamas Union of Students (COBUS), in its meetings with
the Minister of Education and Minister of State of Finance, brought to
light many facts concerning the matter of the implementation of new and
increased non-tuition fees at the College of the Bahamas, but in extreme
displeasure, has yet to find resolution.  

At
the meeting with the Minister of Education, the Hon. Jerome Fitzgerald,
on Monday April 22nd, 2013, students present shared that despite the
Government's investment in scholarship and financial assistance, that
scholarships do not cover non-tuition fees, and that many students still
will be burdened with paying them. We shared the many details of the
College's poor and insufficient services and resources,