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News Article
August 13, 2010
Parents of Walter Parker Primary School students gathered outside the offices of the Ministry of Education in Freeport yesterday morning to protest the transfer of principal Barbara Thompson. The parents said they learned that Thompson had been appointed

By K. NANCOO-RUSSELL
Freeport News Reporter
krystal@nasguard.com

Parents of Walter Parker Primary School students gathered outside the offices of the Ministry of Education in Freeport yesterday morning to protest the transfer of principal Barbara Thompson.
The parents said they learned that Thompson had been appointed principal of Freeport Primary School, while that school's principal, Sheila Sca...

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August 15, 2010
Changes being made to GB school leadership

By AVA TURNQUEST

Tribune Staff Reporter

aturnquest@tribunemedia.net

THE Ministry of Education is making changes to the face of school leadership in Grand Bahama.

Five public schools on the island will be receiving new principals this academic year, according Education Minister Desmond Bannister.

With three principals to be transferred and two vice-principals promoted, Mr Bannister stressed th...

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News Article
August 13, 2010
Parents of Walter Parker Primary School students gathered outside the offices of the Ministry of Education in Freeport yesterday morning to protest the transfer of principal Barbara Thompson. The parents said they learned that Thompson had been appointed

By K. NANCOO-RUSSELL
Freeport News Reporter
krystal@nasguard.com

Parents of Walter Parker Primary School students gathered outside the offices of the Ministry of Education in Freeport yesterday morning to protest the transfer of principal Barbara Thompson.
The parents said they learned that Thompson had been appointed principal of Freeport Primary School, while that school's principal, Sheila Sca...

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News Article
August 13, 2010
Parents of Walter Parker Primary School students gathered outside the offices of the Ministry of Education in Freeport yesterday morning to protest the transfer of principal Barbara Thompson. The parents said they learned that Thompson had been appointed

By K. NANCOO-RUSSELL
Freeport News Reporter
krystal@nasguard.com

Parents of Walter Parker Primary School students gathered outside the offices of the Ministry of Education in Freeport yesterday morning to protest the transfer of principal Barbara Thompson.
The parents said they learned that Thompson had been appointed principal of Freeport Primary School, while that school's principal, Sheila Sca...

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News Article
August 31, 2023
Uriah McPhee primary school expected to open today with staggered learning

DOMINIQUE McCartney-Russell, acting director of Education, said the Uriah McPhee Primary School is expected to open today with staggered learning that will see some students return today and others next week.

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News Article
August 30, 2023
The Chinese Embassy donates computers to Thelma Gibson Primary School

The Chinese Embassy donates computers to Thelma Gibson Primary School, August 28, 2023.

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News Article
August 30, 2023
Another Delay For Holmes Rock Jr. High School

GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS - The length of time the Holmes Rock Junior High School in GB has been under construction is a concern for many residents. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Works Luther Smith provides an update.

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News Article
August 30, 2023
GB Minister welcomes students and teachers on first day of school

Minister for Grand Bahama, Ginger Moxey began the new school year with visits to several schools on the island, where she welcomed students and parents and chatted with teachers on Monday, August 28, 2023.

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News Article
August 29, 2023
Students turned away at Uriah McPhee Primary School due to teachers dispute with MOE official

URIAH McPhee Primary School did not return to classrooms yesterday because of a dispute between teachers and a senior education official.

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News Article
August 29, 2023
Three Schools Still Undergoing Repairs

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Education Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin admitting that while school reopened Monday, there are still three campuses undergoing repairs.

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News Article
August 29, 2023
GB Minister Visits Public Schools In Freeport

GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS - All public schools in Grand Bahama got off to a good start on Monday. Minister for Grand Bahama Ginger Moxey visited several schools.

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News Article
August 29, 2023
Schools Get Potable Water Ahead of New School Year

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Water and Sewerage Corporation is working with the Ministry of Education to ensure all schools have access to potable water ahead of the new school year.

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News Article
August 29, 2023
Another delay for Holmes Rock as other schools prepare for the fall term

The opening of the new Holmes Rock Junior High School has again been postponed despite the project being declared 90 percent complete last March. At that time, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Works Robert Mouzas stated that only electrical work and parking spaces remained to be done. "We feel that if we're supplied with ...
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News Article
August 29, 2023
'One or two kinks' but smooth start to new school year

After showing up on the first day of school yesterday, students at Uriah McPhee Primary School on Kemp Road had to return home because the school's air conditioning unit was not turned on due to construction debris not being cleared, according to Minister of Education Glenys Hanna-Martin. Hanna-Martin added that classroom furniture had also not ...
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News Article
August 29, 2023
Minimize back to school foot pain

The summer is over, school is in session. In addition to the other sounds of back to school, the ringing of school bells, the slamming doors, noisy school hallways, there are increasing complaints of aching or painful feet from students and teachers. Back to school may be painful for some students and teachers, but it ...
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News Article
August 28, 2023
Gov't. Schools Open: We Were Here All Weekend Preparing Classrooms

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - It was a busy Monday morning as public school students were back on campuses for the first day of school.

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News Article
August 28, 2023
Long Island School Creating Academic Stars

LONG ISLAND, BAHAMAS - As thousands of students across the country return to school, Our Marlena Leonard is in Long Island this week for an Our News special series.

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News Article
August 28, 2023
Back-to-school events provide assistance on Grand Bahama

As thousands of students prepare to return to school this week, some back-to-school events were held over the weekend in Grand Bahama.

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News Article
August 28, 2023
Private Schools Reopen: We've Been Preparing All Summer

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Public schools across the country reopened for students today, but it is also the first day back to school for several private schools in New Providence.

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News Article
August 28, 2023
Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin - Back to School Address

Good evening my fellow Bahamians, my brothers and sisters and to all people of good will throughout the length and breadth of this nation.

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News Article
August 28, 2023
The allure of small schools

A troubled youth expelled from his former school, is now a youth pastor.

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News Article
January 26, 2011
Freeport medical school in new snag

By NEIL HARTNELL

Tribune Business Editor

DeVry University is still exploring "how best to leverage" its Ross University medical school in Freeport as part of its overall international expansion strategy, it was revealed yesterday, the facility having hit another snag over financial aid for students.

Unveiling its half-year results for the period to December 31, 2010, yesterday, DeVry said the m...

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A new school year 
News Article
August 28, 2023
A new school year 

While some of the nation's children returned to the classrooms in recent days, today marks the formal start of the school year for the public school system and some private schools. By next week, it will be back to school for the remainder of students. The start of the school year is always a time of ...
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News Article
August 27, 2023
Police Outline Back-To School Plans

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Police addressing a slew of concerns before school reopens for many Monday morning.

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News Article
August 27, 2023
Dozens Helped by Back-To-School Giveaway

GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS - School is set to open in just a matter of days and with that in mind many are doing their part to help parents get their kids ready for the new school year.

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News Article
May 16, 2022
Partnership brings breakfast to school students

A NEW partnership between Kiwanis New Providence and Commonwealth Brewery Ltd seeks to combat hunger by increasing access to breakfast for over 600 students.

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News Article
August 26, 2023
Tips For Parents: Back-To-School

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - What should be on parents' checklists to maintain your kids' health, safety and overall well being this upcoming semester? 

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News Article
August 25, 2023
Larger police presence in schools expected as more school resource officers graduate

STUDENTS can expect to see a larger police presence in schools this school year, with the Friday graduation of 27 more school resource officers.

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News Article
August 25, 2023
Rastafarian Tams No Longer Required In School

JAMAICA - Male Rastafarian students in Jamaica will no longer be required to wear tams to cover their dreadlocks while in classes.

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News Article
August 23, 2023
Back to School Tips: It's Not About Fighting, It's About Teaching

GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS - Sensei Dwayne King, founder of King's Martial Arts Academy, has been practicing martial arts disciplines for 46 years and began teaching five years ago. 

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