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Kids miss school as parents protest
ANGRY Central Andros residents are not sending their children to school in protest against the Ministry of Education’s decision to transfer a mathematics teacher from Central Andros High School to North Andros High School.
Tears, reflections and tributes for Dario
THE students, faculty and staff of Queen’s College confronted the death of a beloved student leader with tears, reflections and tributes yesterday.
Mahlia Neely spearheads school uniform recycling initiative
She may have just finished high school herself, but Mahlia Neely believes one can never be too young to make a difference in one’s community. And she is doing just that by heading the nonprofit organisation Uniforms For All (UFA) – an initiative desi
Student earns her reward for top grades at school
AT 15 years old, Jada Charlton is carrying a full course load at the College of the Bahamas in pursuit of her goal of becoming a brain surgeon.
Bahamian artist determined to help youth
PUTTING his talents to the betterment of the youth in the country, caricature artist Renbert Mortimer II, recently became involved in several activities to further art in schools and the community.
Young Bahamian lands internship at Google offices
Shaquille Hall is different, a focused, analytical 20-year-old who has chosen to be unfamiliar with the dangers of street life and familiar with his studies instead.
Nursing training proving popular
ENTRY into nursing programmes in the Bahamas is becoming a hot ticket.
Last stages but curfew stays for overnight
Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced on Thursday that the country has officially began the transition to stage four of the government’s reopening plan, allowing for restaurants to open under certain guidelines and a further relaxation of restrictions on the national curfew.
Sands - I’m sure I’ll be selected
FORMER Health Minister Dr Duane Sands has expressed confidence that he will be ratified as the Free National Movement’s Elizabeth candidate for the next general election.
Union has doubts on schools reopening
PRESIDENT of Bahamas Union of Teachers Belinda Wilson has expressed doubt that the Ministry of Education is ready for the 2020 school year.
Profile of a rising professional: Martiniqua Moxey
Martiniqua Moxey, a Senior Research Officer in the Research Department of Central Bank of The Bahamas, is making strides in both the banking industry and in the community.
GAIN AN EDGE – Making college possible: a parent’s perspective
From experience, Charlotte Knowles-Thompson will tell you that you can afford college with careful planning.
Education Minister on Barbados factfinding mission
EDUCATION Minister Jeff Lloyd is conducting a “fact-finding mission” in Barbados on early childhood education, Press Secretary Anthony Newbold said during yesterday’s press briefing. Pre-school education is a major focus for the Minnis administratio
Schools will still reopen in September, says Lloyd
THE Ministry of Education still intends to reopen public schools on September 21 with virtual education first and then move on to “blended learning” to be a combination of virtual and face-to-face classrooms, according to Education Minister Jeff Lloyd.
EDITORIAL: Why are safety measures not in place for students?
Across the country, parents are looking ahead to the next school year – and worrying. Having already dealt with children at home through the lockdown, the concern now is what comes next? Will schools be able to deal safely with children once more?
Education among top ‘development gaps’
The Bahamas faces its biggest “development gaps” in the areas of education and environmental performance, an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) report has confirmed.
A new home for young mothers
A NEW facility, which currently being renovated, will increase educational offerings and more classroom facilities for teenage mothers attending the PACE Foundation. The organisation is hoping to raise a final $300,000 to complete the facility as soon as possible.
A YOUNG MAN'S VIEW ON INDEPENDENCE: 43 years on and still we need to break the shackles
WHILST WE have accomplished much since our Independence in 1973, we continue to be a country that celebrates “flag independence”, more so than what it means to be truly economically and socially diverse and self-determining.
Education reform still a 'critical endeavour'
In a rapidly evolving world where information is readily accessible, the ability to think critically has become an indispensable skill.
‘Stop beating up on private sector’
The government’s labour chief has been told by a prominent businessman to “stop beating up on the private sector” over The Bahamas’ long-standing workforce quality and “brain drain” woes.