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S.C. McPherson teachers urged to be good leaders
S.C. McPherson teachers urged to be good leaders
With this year's national public school theme centered around educating students with the goal of creating lifelong learners, and schools across the country to emphasize the importance of students embracing the learning process and acquiring as much knowledge as they can for as long as they can, Minister of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) Jerome Fitzgerald reminded S.C. McPherson School ...
Teachers at S.C. McPherson praised by Minister Fitzgerald for good school leadership
Emphasizing the importance of good school leadership, Minster of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST), the Hon. Jerome K. Fitzgerald addressed the new and returning administrators and teachers of the S.C. McPherson Junior High School during their first day back for the 2016/2017 school year.
A unique education
A unique education
Tristen Thompson, 17, a St. Anne's School graduate is preparing for a unique kind of learning post high school, with the assistance of a United World College (UWC) Scholarship. While she's not the first Bahamian to receive a UWC scholarship, she will be among a number of Bahamians for whom UWC makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.
For the...
25 schools participate in RBC Summer Arts Workshop
25 schools participate in RBC Summer Arts Workshop
For the 36th consecutive year, RBC sponsored the RBC Summer Arts Workshop for students, one of the most well-known arts-related events in The Bahamas. The program has for many years played a pivotal role in the development of young Bahamian artists.
Roadrunners set to stage its 15th annual awards banquet
The Roadrunners Track and Field Club will be holding the 15th Annual Roadrunners Presentation and Awards Banquet on Saturday November 29, inside the Crown Ballroom of the Beach Towers at Atlantis on Paradise Island. This most anticipated event will get underway at 7 p.m. under the theme, 'Dominate the Impossible: Conquering the Unknown, Discovering Strength'.
This annual event highlights the athle...
Four receive Tara Xavier Hepburn scholarships
Four receive Tara Xavier Hepburn scholarships
Four more students have been awarded the Tara Xavier Hepburn Foundation scholarship to bring the total number of students with the award for the new academic year to 11, and the number of scholarships awarded since the inception of the program in 2007 to 33.
Commentary by Elcott Coleby - This Week in The Bahamas (8-12 August, 2016)
Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through the implementation of the National Health Insurance Plan is perhaps the most significant social initiative to be introduced in The Bahamas over the past 30 years, Minister of Health, the Hon. Dr. Michael Perry Gomez told Parliamentarians on Wednesday.
No breakdown of exam results
No breakdown of exam results
IN the absence of an official Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) examination letter grade breakdown, Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald's high praise of an across the board improvement in eight test subjects, including mathematics and English, have raised questions over how well students fared in individual subjects this year.
College-bound 15-year-old Androsian
College-bound 15-year-old Androsian
Kaylandra Woodside knows without a shadow of a doubt that references to the fictional television character Doogie Howser M.D. are bound to happen with a certain generation, especially when they learn the Central Andros High School graduate will enter college in the fall as a 15-year-old.
Helping hurricane victims
Helping hurricane victims
EIGHT months after the devastating Hurricane Joaquin, Long Island's community centres are being restored to full working order thanks to the support of the Sandals Foundation.
PM: Trust fund for inmates who work in construction while in jail
PRIME Minister Perry Christie hinted on Friday that the government will establish a trust fund for inmates of the Department of Correctional Services who participate in construction and other service programmes, enabling them to collect money to assist in their reintegration into society after leaving prison.
Budget Debate Contribution by Hon. D. Shane Gibson
Budget Debate Contribution by Hon. D. Shane Gibson
Mr. Speaker, I rise to thank the Almighty God for equipping me to serve the people of The Bahamas, particularly those in the Golden Gates Constituency, at this time and under the able leadership of Prime Minister the Right Honourable Perry Gladstone Christie.
2016-2017 Budget Debate: Contribution by the Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin
Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House to contribute to this 2016/2017 Budget Debate:
Be the father God wants you to be
Be the father God wants you to be
This coming Sunday is Father's Day. Unlike Mother's Day, restaurants will not be overflowing with grateful children, treating their fathers.
2015/2016 Budget Debate- Contribution by the Hon. Melanie S. Griffin, M.P., Minister of Social Services and Community Development
Mr. Speaker, as always I am grateful to Almighty God, in whom I live, move and have my being and the fine people of Yamacraw for the privilege to serve and to represent them in this place.
Rehabilitation of Inmates: A National Imperative
Rehabilitation of Inmates: A National Imperative
Superintendent of Prisons At a Rotary Club of West Nassau luncheon meeting
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Her Majesty's Prison is quite often described by a local newspaper as "Fox Hell Prison".?
PLP ratifies Fitzgerald and Halkitis for 2017
PLP ratifies Fitzgerald and Halkitis for 2017
Touted by Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie as ?new generation leaders,? the National General Council (NGC) of the Progressive Liberal Party ratified Education Minister the Hon. Jerome Fitzgerald and Finance State Minister the Hon. Michael Halkitis to run in the 2017 general elections; the ratification took place at the NGC?s monthly meeting on Thursday evening, 19th May 2016.
PLP ratifies Fitzgerald and Halkitis for 2017
PLP ratifies Fitzgerald and Halkitis for 2017
Touted by Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie as "new generation leaders," the National General Council (NGC) of the Progressive Liberal Party ratified Education Minister the Hon. Jerome Fitzgerald and Finance State Minister the Hon. Michael Halkitis to run in the 2017 general elections; the ratification took place at the NGC's monthly meeting on Thursday evening, 19th May 2016.
Teenager gets eight months for indecent assault captured on video
An 18-year-old man who pleaded guilty in relation to the indecent assault of a 19-year-old woman that was recorded and posted on Facebook was yesterday sentenced to eight months in prison.
5M software system to track students K-12
5M software system to track students K-12
Minister of Education, Science and Technology Jerome Fitzgerald has revealed that the government has invested in a software system costing $5 million to track every student from kindergarten to grade 12.
Teens plead guilty to assault of female caught on tape
Two teenagers who pleaded guilty to the indecent assault of a 19-year-old girl that was recorded and posted on Facebook were yesterday remanded into custody pending sentencing.
Two teenagers admit guilt over nude girl video
Two teenagers admit guilt over nude girl video
TWO teens who admitted they were wrong to participate in the filming and publishing of the indecent assault of a 19-year-old girl could face three years in prison when they return to court for sentencing next week.
Jeffon Stubbs is the best and brightest
Jeffon Stubbs is the best and brightest
St. Anne's School's Jeffon Stubbs is the Alpha Phi Alpha Inc.'s 2016 Valedictorian, and the recipient of a $6,000 scholarship.
Flying the flag for Junkanoo carnival
Flying the flag for Junkanoo carnival
THOUSANDS turned out to the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival kick-off events at Taino Beach in Grand Bahama on the weekend.
Carnival comes to Taino Beach
Carnival comes to Taino Beach
BAHAMAS Junkanoo Carnival 2016 kicks off in style this evening at Taino Beach, with an aerobatic fly-in complete with parachute jumpers who will deliver the Bahamian flag for the official opening ceremony at the Cultural Village.
Simone continues to excel
Simone continues to excel
Education is key to life and success -- this was the message that was drilled into Simone Rolle during her formative years by her parents.
L.N. Coakley, Preston Albury, GHS and T.A. Thompson winners at 10th RBC FINCO Visual Arts Exhibition
L.N. Coakley, Preston Albury, GHS and T.A. Thompson winners at 10th RBC FINCO Visual Arts Exhibition
L.N. Coakley High School, Preston Albury Junior School, Government High School and T.A. Thompson Junior School were all winners at the recent 10th RBC FINCO Visual Arts Exhibition, sponsored in conjunction with the Art and Design Unit of the Department of Education.
One Eleuthera Foundation strengthens Eleuthera with introduction of CTI
On February 15, 38 apprentices began a life changing journey that will give them new skills and hopefully create new long-term job opportunities over the next 12 months.
Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival continues roll out of marketing initiatives
Following a successful weekend launch that saw hundreds of Bahamians enjoying live entertainment and party vibes inside Da Cultural Village, the Bahamas National Festival Commission is set to continue its efforts to market and promote Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival at home and abroad.