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April 15, 2024
Career Symposium 2024 Connects University Students with Successful Professionals

Some of the most successful and accomplished professionals and business leaders in the country recently shared their experiences and nuggets of wisdom with students at University of The Bahamas (UB) about thriving in a wide range of careers.

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June 14, 2016
PM's Remarks at Commissioning of Child and Adolescent, Robert Smith, and Special Education Complex

My Cabinet colleagues and I are most pleased to join with you, the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre family, the Public Hospitals Authority and the Minister of Health as we open the doors of this new facility.

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December 21, 2023
Counselling Sessions Support Simpson Penn Centre for Boys

The choices made and circumstances faced by young men can lead to dysfunctional behavior, extreme tempers and, in some cases, their mandated residency at the Simpson Penn Centre for Boys. In its mission to rehabilitate, the correctional and residential facility aims to change the lives of its residents by instilling habits of courage, discipline and self-respect through various programs.

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October 10, 2023
What Does Depression Feel Like?

It’s common to feel turned upside down whenever something unexpected happens in our lives or because the state of the world is … well, not so great. When this occurs, we may often attribute our lingering sense of doom and dread to depression.

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September 21, 2023
30 complete training on how to deal with mentally ill inmates 

Thirty participants have completed behavioral health certifications offered by the American Correctional Association with the aim of better preparing officers and other personnel for the challenges they face when dealing with mentally ill inmates. The Bahamas Department of Corrections (BDOCS) has 149 mentally challenged inmates, according to prison officials. Minister of National Security Wayne Mu...

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September 01, 2023
New book tackles the critical issue of fatherlessness in Bahamian society

In his new book, author Andrew K. Coakley has chosen to take on a subject matter that can be described as daring and somewhat controversial – yet timely. Adopting the mindset of putting all the chips on the table, the book "How Daddy Issues Can Become God Issues" tackles the problem of fatherlessness, its cause, ...
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August 31, 2023
Special education hires viewed as game changing 

Sixty-two children who had been waiting for special needs assessments in the public education system since 2020, and 30 plus children waiting to get into a school that can handle special needs, finally have the assistance they need, Acting Director of Education Dominique McCartney-Russell said yesterday.  The Ministry of Education recently hired 22 special education ...
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August 29, 2023
Character Day Bahamas 2023 Workshops - The Power Of Love

Who are we, and what are our strengths? These questions will help build dialogue and action for students, educators, and corporate Bahamas involved in the Character Day Bahamas program.

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August 28, 2023
Ministry targeting students affected by learning loss 

Pointing to the severe impacts caused by the COVD-19 pandemic on learning in the country, Minister of Education Glenys Hanna Martin said last night that targeted, personalized and sustained intervention will be implemented for students to help close the gaps. In her back to school message, which was televised and streamed on social media, Hanna ...
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May 19, 2022
Positive thinking can really create a beautiful marriage

Perhaps the most powerful marriage killer is negativing thinking - what goes through a partner's mind when his/her mate does something wrong or is perceived to have done something wrong? If it is negative thoughts, even if the partner is not in the wrong, it will be a nail in the coffin. Clinical psychologist, Dr. ...
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