GB students get ready to vote
Excitement is building as students across Grand Bahama prepare for the Local Government Junior Council elections.
HO Nash Jr High students shine in BJC
HO Nash Jr High School is celebrating a remarkable achievement as students excelled in this year’s Bahamas Junior Certificate (BJC) and Pitman examinations.
Educators and Urban Renewal offer pathway to prosperity
The Urban Renewal initiative has partnered with the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI), Galilee College, and Cyber Tech Career College to launch a transformative Community Empowerment Programme titled Pathways to Prosperity.
Carleton Williams scholarship for Selena
Selena Cartwright, a sixth grade graduate from Garvin Tynes Primary School, has won the 2024 Carleton Williams Scholarship.
Wilson takes up chairman role
Franon Wilson has been appointed the new Chairman of the Board at St Andrew’s School, taking over the helm from Nicola Saddleton who played a role as co-chair for three years and as chair for the last year.
A gift of learning
CIBC Caribbean recently donated a substantial number of computers to public libraries and Yellow Elder Primary School.
Cadets celebrate graduation
The Bahamas Meteorological Cadets recently celebrated the graduation of its 2024 cohort, with 17 students completing the programme — a notable increase from last year’s inaugural group.
Brittney seeks to make a difference
Brittney Cooper, a recent graduate from Minnesota State University, Mankato, with a Master’s of Science in communication sciences and disorders, is setting her sights on a significant career goal: to address the shortage of speech-language pathologists in The Bahamas.
BTVI Story: Overcoming hurdles on her way to success
Out of the classroom for nearly 30 years, A Venteria Johnson reluctantly walked through the doors of the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute’s (BTVI) Grand Bahama Branch Campus for a second time.
Student Spotlight: Andrew Iferenta
Andrew Iferenta, a recent graduate of Colby College, has been honoured with the Condon Medal, marking a significant achievement in his academic journey.
Double donation from Atlantis
Employees of Atlantis Resort presented a donation of 20 school uniform kits and a store credit for back-to-school supplies to the Transitional Alternative Programme for Students (TAPS).
Reaching the Family Islands
Family Island professionals can take advantage of the same level of education and training to advance their careers, thanks to the University of the West Indies Global Campus Bahamas (UWIGCB) Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) Courses.
On course to shine
THE Lyford Cay Foundation’s FOCUS On Course To College (OCTC) programme held a graduation ceremony for grade 12 students last weekend.
UB welcomes Alumni nominations
THE University of The Bahamas Alumni Association (UBAA) is welcoming nominations for 2024 Alumni Awards.
Students encouraged to dream
Adelaide Primary School held its prize giving ceremony under the theme: “Power of a Dream” led by principal Rochelle Coakley.
