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October 22, 2019
Agreement signed for 64 mil. medical school in Freeport

The government signed a heads of agreement yesterday with Western Atlantic University School of Medicine Ltd. for the establishment of a $64 million medical school in Freeport, Grand Bahama. Pictured signing is Western Atlantic University School of Medicine CEO Peter Goetz.The government yesterday signed a heads of agreement with Western Atlantic University School of Medicine Limited for a $64 mil...

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May 26, 2023
Three primary school students hit by vehicle, one in serious condition

THREE students of Ridgeland Primary School were hit by a vehicle while trying to cross the road yesterday, with one of them listed in serious condition in hospital.

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May 26, 2023
Three primary school students hit by car

Three primary school students were hit by a car on Wednesday afternoon as they tried to cross the East West Highway, the Ministry of Education said. One of the children was last listed in serious condition, the ministry said. "It is imperative that road users exercise due care and caution as it relates to pedestrians ...
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May 23, 2023
PM extends condolences to families of children that perished in school fire

PRIME Minister Philip "Brave" Davis extended condolences and pledged to stand united with Guyana following the death of at least 19 students in a secondary school dorm in the country yesterday.

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May 22, 2023
High school soccer nationals continue today

It has been four years since the Samuel P. Haven Jr. High School Soccer National Championships were held. The drought, caused by the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, is over. The event got underway with the Northern Bahamas Championships at the Grand Bahama Sports Complex in Freeport, Grand Bahama, this past Friday. The official opening of the competition is ...
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May 17, 2023
BTC gives scholarships to top primary school students

BTC has once again pledged its unwavering support to the country’s next generation, this time through a donation of seven scholarships for top primary school students in the country. BTC has been a long-time supporter of the Bahamas Primary School Student of the Year Foundation, each year supplying funding to the foundation.

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May 17, 2023
Medical school and government have a strategic partnership, says wife of PM

The strategic partnership between Western Atlantic University and the Government of the Bahamas has the potential to create a diversified economy, said Mrs. Ann Marie Davis of the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister, while giving welcome remarks at Western Atlantic University School of Medicine's 5th White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Grand Lucayan Resort.

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May 16, 2023
Western Atlantic University School of Medicine holds white coat ceremony for 25 students

WESTERN Atlantic University School of Medicine (WAUSM) held its fifth white coat ceremony for 25 new students, including three Bahamians, on Saturday at the Grand Lucayan Resort.

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May 15, 2023
Abaco Schools Solar Project Named ‘Best Resilience Project’ in the Caribbean

In the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, the northern Bahamas was flattened, demolished, and would be forever associated with the deadliest natural disaster in Bahamian history. On Thursday, however, at the 15th Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) Abaco was recognized for its resiliency through its recent solar and storage projects.

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May 09, 2023
Deputy to the Governor General Attends Special Assembly at H. O. Nash Junior High School

Her Excellency the Hon. Cynthia Pratt, Deputy to the Governor-General attended the special assembly at H.O. Nash Junior High School, Dolphin Drive as a part of the National Independence Secretariat 50th Anniversary of Independence Commemoration.

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May 08, 2023
Work In Progress: Plans Underway to Modernize Bahamian Schools

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - As a part of summer school repairs, officials are also looking to modernize campuses and Senior Engineer in the Ministry of Works Harrison Lockhart says it's happening in phases. 

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May 08, 2023
Jubilee Day Celebrations - Thelma Gibson Primary School

Minister of Transport and Housing the Hon. JoBeth Coleby-Davis and Senator Randy Rolle participate in Thelma Gibson Primary School Jubilee Day Celebrations, 5th May 2023.

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May 05, 2023
PM: Plans to develop performing arts school

PRIME Minister Philip "Brave" Davis says his administration is making plans to further develop The Bahamas' orange economy with a performing arts school.

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May 05, 2023
Argument escalates into fight at San Salvador school

AN executive at a school in San Salvador was injured after an argument with a parent on Wednesday morning, police said.

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May 05, 2023
Work In Progress: Challenges With School Repairs Explained

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - There are many factors that contribute to some contractors taking long with respect to school repairs.

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May 05, 2023
Fight breaks out between parent and school official on San Salvador

An argument between a parent and school official at a school on San Salvador turned psychical, police said.

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May 04, 2023
AG: 'Policy expectation' that corporal punishment should not happen in schools

ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said the "policy expectation" of the government is that corporal punishment should not be inflicted in schools.

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May 03, 2023
Work In Progress: Works Ministry Gearing Up For School Repairs

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Ministry of Works is gearing up to conduct school repairs; in this week's work-in-progress feature, a senior official from the ministry is breaking down the process.

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May 02, 2023
Mixed Reaction on Corporal Punishment in Schools

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The discussion on corporal punishment continues as residents give their take on the matter. 

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May 01, 2023
School Bus Driver Granted Bail After Pleading Not Guilty to Indecent Assault

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A school bus driver has been granted bail after pleading not guilty to charges that he had indecent contact with an 11-year-old girl he was transporting.

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May 01, 2023
Bimini Pilots present 10 desktop computers to students and administration at Bimini Primary School

The students at Bimini Primary School were given something to smile about last week after their school received ten brand new desktop computers with ten storage drives - a generous donation by an organization with a heart for giving back to their community.

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May 01, 2023
Three Bahamian schools compete at Penn Relays

A trio of schools represented The Bahamas at this year's Penn Relays Carnival - the oldest and largest track and field competition in the United States, hosted annually since April 21, 1895 by the University of Pennsylvania at Franklin Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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May 01, 2023
E.P. Roberts Primary School wins first School Pride Video Competition

E.P. Roberts Primary School beat seven competitors to win the first School Pride Video Competition.

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April 28, 2023
Four students reimbursed by medical training school that was unaccredited

THE owner of a purported medical school that is unregistered with the National Accreditation and Equivalency Council (NAECOB) partially reimbursed four women who sued him after taking an unaccredited course.

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April 28, 2023
Abaco Schools Solar Project Named ‘Best Resilience Project’ in the Caribbean

In the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, the northern Bahamas was flattened, demolished, and would be forever associated with the deadliest natural disaster in Bahamian history.

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April 28, 2023
Discussion needed on corporal punishment in schools, minister says

Miinister of Education Glenys Hanna-Martin said yesterday the time has come to have a "very serious" discussion on corporal punishment in schools.

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April 27, 2023
More Discussion Needed On Corporal Punishment In Schools

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The ways in which our children are reprimanded in school now being discussed in light of an incident on a Family Island. 

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April 28, 2023
Abaco schools solar project named 'best resilience project' in the Caribbean

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Despite its association with the deadliest natural disaster in Bahamian history, Abaco was recently recognized at the 15th Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) for its resiliency through its recent solar and storage projects.  With 185 mph maximum sustained winds, 2019's Hurricane Dorian left 2,500 people missing & thousands more displaced. "Rebuild stronger [...]

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April 26, 2023
Coastline awareness campaign launched by Tourism at GB school

A CAMPAIGN to keep coastlines clean has been reintroduced on Grand Bahama by the Ministry of Tourism, Investment and Aviation (MOTIA).

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April 25, 2023
ArtLucaya benefits high school artists

Eleven Grand Bahama high schools received $900 each to assist with purchasing art supplies for their respective programs.

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