Minister admits some language difficulties with Cuban teachers

EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin said officials had been informed about a "very small" number of Cuban teachers whose command of the English Language had been a barrier between them and students.

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MOE hits back at union claims on language barriers of Cuban teachers

THE Ministry of Education hit back at the Bahamas Union of Teachers yesterday in response to their concerns over Cuban teachers, saying it is confident that the new recruits are competent in English.

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UNION: CUBAN TEACHERS 'CAN'T SPEAK ENGLISH' - Bahamas Union of Teachers leader has received complaints about language barriers

THE BAHAMAS Union of Teachers said it is concerned that a number of Cuban teachers recently hired by the government cannot speak English and called on the Ministry of Education to investigate the issue.

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UNION: CUBAN TEACHERS 'CAN'T SPEAK ENGLISH' - Bahamas Union of Teachers leader has received complaints from parents about language barriers

THE BAHAMAS Union of Teachers said it is concerned that a number of Cuban teachers recently hired by the government cannot speak English and called on the Ministry of Education to investigate the issue.

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Decisions on gender neutral language 'have no bearing on us' says bishop

WHILE the Church of England is continuing discussions on the subject of gender neutrality, Bishop Laish Boyd said whatever decision is made will have no bearing on the Anglican Diocese of The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

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Dialogue ongoing for 'language that's acceptable to all' on marital rape bill

SOCIAL Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe said on Friday he could not confirm a timeline for when consultations for marital rape legislation will be done, adding discussions are still continuing .

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Minnis' language to rebut PM's allegations 'did not set the right tone'

PRESS Secretary Clint Watson on Friday said Dr Hubert Minnis' use of language to rebut allegations by Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis regarding a non-profit organisation was "concerning" and "did not set the right tone."

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Discharge for woman over foul language

A magistrate yesterday discharged a woman who used foul language in the presence of officers who attempted to break up an argument between her and another woman.

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9 Foreign Language Films Vie for Oscar?

Beverly Hills, CA - Nine films will advance to the next round of
voting in the Foreign Language Film category for the 84th Academy
Awards?. Sixty-three films had originally qualified in the category.

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Davis: Leaders must be cautious with language

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