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September 04, 2018
Ministry of Education National Examinations BJC & BGCSE
Ministry of Education National Examinations...
2015 BJC BGCSE Awards Ceremony
January 25, 2016
2015 BJC BGCSE Awards Ceremony
BahamasLocal.com congratulates the success of students in the 2015 BJC and BGCSE examinations.
July 23, 2020
Parents and students urged to prepare for suspended BGCSE and BJC examinations
The Hon. Jeffrey Lloyd, Minister of Education, underscored that the immediate temporary suspension of the 2020 Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Examinations (BGCSE) and Bahamas Junior Certificate (BJC) is just that – a suspension and not a cancellation...
August 10, 2016
BJC and BGCSE examination results continue to improve
Minister of Education, Science and Technology the Hon. Jerome Fitzgerald said the 2016 Bahamas Junior Certificate (BJC) and Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) examination results once again indicate that students are showing year over year improvements for the past two years.
Best BJC results in twenty years
August 10, 2016
Best BJC results in twenty years
The Honourable Jerome K. Fitzgerald, Minister of Education, Science and Technology along with senior Ministry officials announced the 2016 Bahamas Junior Certificate (BJC) and Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) results on Tuesday, August 10th, 2016.
'D minus' for defence of exam grades
January 06, 2021
'D minus' for defence of exam grades
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson has accused Ministry of Education officials of trying to twist the narrative about the "poor" BJC and BGCSE examination results...
June 04, 2020
Highlights from The Prime Minister's COVID-19 Press Briefing
The 9pm to 5am curfew will be in place Sunday through Monday starting 8 June. Weekend lockdowns lifted starting 13 June.
April 06, 2017
UPDATED - Carnival U-turn: Festival back to its original dates after complaints
AFTER enraging festival stakeholders and participants with an impromptu date change, the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival (BJC) is back on for its original date of May 4 to 6 in Nassau with an April kick off in Grand Bahama after an "intervention" by Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe...
Bannister Supports Keeping BGCSE Averages Secret
August 09, 2012
Bannister Supports Keeping BGCSE Averages Secret
Responding to this year's bleak results and statistics from the BJC and BGCSE examinations, Senator Desmond Bannister called on parents to recognise the importance of education in their children's lives and to encourage academic focus.
Girls Do Better Than Boys In Exams
August 08, 2012
Girls Do Better Than Boys In Exams
OFFICIAL Ministry of Education results yesterday revealed that for the fifth consecutive year, female students outperformed their male counterparts in both the BJC and BGCSE examinations.
More female students also subscribed for the exams (see chart). The results showed that females earned 1,394 As compared to male students, who were awarded 672.
On 'Father Figures Day', Environment State Minister shared his journey with ninth graders at T. A . Thompson School
March 21, 2024
On 'Father Figures Day', Environment State Minister shared his journey with ninth graders at T. A . Thompson School
State Minister for the Environment and Natural Resources the Hon. Zane Lightbourne, took time out Friday to share a snippet of his journey and a word of encouragement with students of T. A. Thompson Junior High School.
Education Minister celebrates students for their attainment - requiring more than just being "very smart"
March 15, 2024
Education Minister celebrates students for their attainment - requiring more than just being "very smart"
Preparation, time management, sacrifice, a high level of discipline, pursuit of excellence and determination were the requirements of the high achievers in the 2023 national examinations according to the Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin, Minister of Education and Technical and Vocational Training. She said the students’ achievements were not by happenstance and required a lot more than just being “ver...
The Bahamas Department of Correctional Services holds recruitment exercise in Grand Bahama
February 12, 2024
The Bahamas Department of Correctional Services holds recruitment exercise in Grand Bahama
The Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDOCS) conducted a one-day recruitment exercise on Grand Bahama on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at St. Georges High School Gymnasium.
Minister defends exam results
September 06, 2023
Minister defends exam results
Minister of Education Glenys Hanna-Martin said yesterday that Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Dr. Duane Sands' classification of the 2023 BGCSE national exams as "the worst results in history" is "obscenely opportunistic", and "misrepresenting the facts".
GB performing artsstudents visit New York
August 22, 2023
GB performing artsstudents visit New York
Nine Grand Bahamian performing arts students traveled to New York City last week as part of a local entertainment agency's effort to show that a career in entertainment is achievable.
June 20, 2023
Government Forging Ahead with Plans to Improve Central & South Eleuthera
Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs, the Hon. Clay Sweeting said that in addition to improvements to roads and the building of new homes in Eleuthera, other projects are scheduled to enhance the island. During his contribution to the 2023/2024 budget debate on Monday, 12th June, the Minister said that although it appeared that successive governments had forgotten th...
Equipped with knowledge and skills to achieve dreams
June 19, 2023
Equipped with knowledge and skills to achieve dreams
As the members of the St. Augustine's College (SAC) Class of 2023 transitioned from high school to the next phase of their lives, whether they continued on an academic route or entered the workforce, they were encouraged by their peer, Sisters of Charity Valedictorian Maneiqua Marshall, to not be afraid to take the long route to achieving their dreams, and to remember that fear can paralyze a pers...
Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training announces changes to the Bahamas High School Diploma
June 07, 2023
Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training announces changes to the Bahamas High School Diploma
The Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training has announced the recommendations of a 24-member National Review Commission to amend the Bahamas High School Diploma (BHSD).
SAC students score top essay writing marks
March 27, 2023
SAC students score top essay writing marks
Angel Bell and Jee'Von Pratt received the highest marks in the Bahamas Junior Certificate (BJC) and Bahamas General Certificate of Education (BGCSE) May 2022 English language examinations, respectively.
Minister agrees a long way to go in education
August 30, 2022
Minister agrees a long way to go in education
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna Martin admitted she agrees with observers who feel that "we have a long way to go in education" after the recent release of the BJC and BGCSE statistics.
June 14, 2021
2020 national exam takers praised for strength of character
As students sit the 2021 national examinations, Evelyn Sawyer, assistant director in the Ministry of Education’s education, examination and assessment division, reflected on the success achieved in the 2020 national examinations, which she said could not have been achieved without the extraordinary strength of character of the students who opted to take the examinations.
A-C grades increase in exams
August 17, 2021
A-C grades increase in exams
EDUCATION Minister Jeff Lloyd revealed yesterday that the number of BGCSE students receiving A, B and C grades this year increased by more than 10 percent compared with 2019.
Priorities
August 15, 2011
Priorities
"It is not an arrogant government that chooses priorities, it's an irresponsible government that fails to choose." - former British Prime Minister Tony Blair We are approaching the end of summer, the beginning of a new school year for many thousands of students and the commencement of the political season that will stimulate the sensibilities and passions of many.?
Justification for Hosting The National Examinations
June 09, 2020
Justification for Hosting The National Examinations
During a virtual press conference held on Monday, 8th June, 2020 to discuss the commencement of the National Examinations, Minister of Education, the Honourable Jeffrey L. Lloyd...
Hazelle top in Grand Bahama
May 19, 2021
Hazelle top in Grand Bahama
TABERNACLE Baptist Christian Academy's Hazelle Taylor obtained the highest results in the Bahamas Junior Certification exams in Grand Bahama.
Plan for fewer students on campus during exams
May 14, 2021
Plan for fewer students on campus during exams
PUBLIC school officials are planning to manage school sites so they have fewer students on campus during national exams to mitigate against COVID-19 exposure, Director of Education Marcellus Taylor said.
February 05, 2019
QC's Prachi Kondapuram won 'Best Overall Performance in the 2018 BGCSE examinations
As outstanding students were celebrated for excellent results in the 2018 Bahamas Junior Certificate (BJC) and Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education...
August 15, 2016
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
August 10, 2016
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.
Budget Debate Contribution by Hon. D. Shane Gibson
June 21, 2016
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.
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