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GB Shipyard apprentice programme partners with COB
GB Shipyard apprentice programme partners with COB
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama - The Grand Bahama Shipyard Apprentice Programme's partnership with The College of The Bahamas was officially announced on Friday during a brief ceremony at the Shipyard.
Minister of Education, Science and Technology, the Hon. Jerome Fitzgerald said he was pleased with the partnership and the Ministry welcomes such partnerships, particularly when they benefit students academ...
Queens, COB in intense battle for playoffs
Queens, COB in intense battle for playoffs
The Electro Telecom Cyber Queens still haven’t locked up a playoff spot yet, even though they pulled off a big win over the Bommer G. Angels, on Saturday night, at the D.W. Davis Gym. A 16-point victory gave the Cyber Queens a slight edge over the College of The Bahamas (COB) Caribs, but the battle for the fourth spot in the New Providence Women’s Basketball Association (NPWBA) playoff...
COB athletes performed well at Bethune-Cookman Invitational
The College of The Bahamas’ (COB) Athletics Head Coach Bradley Cooper led a four-member track and field team this past weekend to the Bethune-Cookman Invitational in Florida.
A total of 13 teams participated in the meet - FAMU, Embry Riddle University, South Carolina State, FMU, Warner University, Webber International, Albany State, Voorhees College, Edward Waters College, Bethune-Cookman, P...
COB Prepares for Transition to UOB
COB Prepares for Transition to UOB
New developments in resources, research, technology, academics, branding and capital works are on the drawing board for the faculty, staff and students as the College of The Bahamas (COB) transitions into the University of The Bahamas (UOB).
COB students charged with kidnapping
COB students charged with kidnapping
Two students of The College of The Bahamas have been charged with the kidnapping and armed robbery of another student.
Ravon Dwight Major, 19, of Soldier Road, and Sebastian Cartwright, 18, of Southern Comfort, Marshall Road, appeared before Chief Magistrate Roger Gomez accused of the kidnapping of Okoye Cooper from the college's campus on February 9.
Major faces charges of armed robbery, kidnappi...
Teachers will strike if no COB deal by April 16
Teachers will strike if no COB deal by April 16
The Union of Tertiary Educators of the Bahamas (UTEB) wants administrators from the College of The Bahamas to agree to an immediate lockdown, meeting until the parties have signed 32 remaining clauses of their trade agreement.
The UTEB said the College has left it no choice but to begin a strike on Monday, April 19, if they have not finished negotiations by the previous Friday.
COB's Color of Harmony to integrate student art into wider community
Organizers have enhanced hopes for what has been the College of The Bahamas' annual student talent showcase for the past 20 years.
"What I would like to see happen for the Color of Harmony is for the whole event to be integrated into this very dynamic development of art in the country," said art lecturer John Cox, of the event scheduled for Thursday, April 8 at the college's Performing Arts Cen...
COB remembers students who have passed away
COB remembers students who have passed away
Three College of The Bahamas students who died during the 2009-2010 academic year were remembered during an hour-long memorial service held in the college's Performing Arts Center Thursday.
Eighteen-year-old Brenton Smith; 18-year-old Keisha Thurston and 31-year-old Lavette Smith were all remembered as vibrant members of the college family.
COB holds 3rd Annual Workforce Readiness Boot Camp
COB holds 3rd Annual Workforce Readiness Boot Camp
Minister of Education the Hon Desmond Bannister brought remarks at the 3rd Annual Workforce Readiness Boot Camp at The College of The Bahamas, Thursday, April 15.
COB?s Political Science students pay a courtesy call on the Governor General
Students from a Political Science class at The College of The Bahamas paid a courtesy call on Governor-General His Excellency Sir Arthur Foulkes (sitting third from left) at Government House, Tuesday, April 20, 2010. Professor of the Political Science class, Felix Bethel sits on the immediate left of the Governor General.