The Tribune

The Bahamian education system’s quality is a matter of great concern, and has sparked much debate about where the responsibility lies for making it better.

Under the theme ‘The interrelations between Education and Society in the Bahamas’, Marcellus Taylor, deputy director of planning and development at the Ministry of Education, will tackle the topic head on at the 22nd Annual Bahamas Outlook next Thursday at the Wyndham Nassau Resort.

“Many realise that education is important in the development of societies, including the Bahamian society,” he added. 

“Most often in the Bahamas, attention is given to how education impacts the development of society.  However, in this presentation, I will give some focus on how the Bahamian society impacts education, with particular focus on key macro-factors related to history,  geography and the economy. 

“Looking at these factors will help us to better understand the context in which Bahamian education must operate, and is useful in assisting with the development of appropriate public policy needed to advance the sector.

Mr Taylor has worked as a teacher and school administrator in several public schools in the Family Islands and New Providence. He became an Education Officer in the planning, research and development division in 1999, and was subsequently promoted to director of educational planning. He assumed his current responsibilities in August of 2012.

The 22nd annual Bahamas Business Outlook is scheduled for 10 January at the Wyndham Nassau Resort under the theme ‘Building on The Spirit of Independence: New Blueprints for Social and Economic Development’.

Persons interested in attending can register for this event by visiting www.tclevents.com or calling Eileen Fielder at 322-7505/6.