Officials may never quantify the exact loss of teaching and learning
during the coronavirus pandemic, but even if progress stalled
temporarily in the classroom, over 100 participants in the Governor
General’s Youth Award (GGYA) surged forward to celebrate an
internationally recognized achievement – one, which for many, represents
the gold standard in non-formal education.
The Duke of
Edinburgh's International Award, which the GGYA delivers, challenges
young people to discover their purpose, passion and place in the world...
The Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources the Hon. Michael
Pintard explained that the Ministry has empowered the Executing Agency,
Bahamas Agriculture and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) to strategically
manage the Industrialization of Cascarilla in The Bahamas.
“BAIC
has been working tirelessly with the support of its collaborative
partners – Department of Forestry, Department of Cooperatives, the
Bahamas Environment, Science & Technology (BEST) Commission, the
Bahamas Development Bank...
Twenty six participants from the institutions of the Public Hospitals
Authority and the Ministry of Health began a four (4) day Patient
Registration Training Program Tuesday June 8th, 2021 at the PHA
Corporate Training Centre. The program was launched as part of the
Ministry of Health’s Urgent & Emergency Care Project, the objective
of which is to enhance Urgent and Emergency services at public
facilities in New Providence. As a part of enhancing the ability of the
Princess Margaret Hospital Emergency Department to respond to critical
cases...
The Cabinet Office has announced that the body of the late Mr. Audley
Hanna, former Senator, will lie-in-state on Friday, 11th June, 2021, in
the foyer of the Senate from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Viewing by the
general public will be held from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m.
A
State-Recognized Funeral for Mr. Hanna will be held on Saturday, 12th
June, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at The New Redeemed Tabernacle Church of God
in Christ...
Defence
Headquarters, (RBDF): Members of the Royal Bahamas Defence
Force Entry 48 & Woman Entry 18 recently observed ten years of
service, and decided the best way to celebrate their milestone was to
give back to individuals within the community on Monday, June 7, 2021.
In
line with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Dr. Raymond King’s
strategic objective of strengthening relationships with stakeholders and
the community...
Regional
frameworks, like the Caribbean Cooperation for Accreditation that links
the services of quality professionals with the businesses that really
need their assistance to become accredited or certified, can go a long
way toward achieving aspects of sustainability in CARICOM
This
is the view of Technical Officer, Accreditation and Conformity
Assessment with the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards &
Quality (CROSQ), Mr. Stephen Farquharson...
As the Royal Bahamas Defence Force continues to enforce the
Commander Defence Force, Commodore Dr. Raymond King’s strategic intent
to enhance responsiveness to the security environment nationally and
regionally, members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) completed a
Defensive Driving Course on June 2, 2021.
During a
brief awards ceremony held at the Police Training College School of
Specialist Training, University Drive, seven Marines from the RBDF
Commando Squadron Department were awarded certificates for their
continued dedication in assisting with the Emergency Orders...
‘Extraordinary!’ sums up an evening under the stars at a recent
unveiling of award-winning Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon vintages 2016,
2017 and 2018 at a vertical wine tasting held at Graycliff. Each
vintage was paired with a new menu of high-quality lamb and beef dishes
chosen by hotelier Enrico Garzaroli.
New to The Bahamas, this
luxury line from Viña Don Melchor, delighted the guests whose sentiments
echoed those of James Suckling, considered one of the most influential
wine critics in the world. Suckling awarded Don Melchor 2018...
(PAHO) Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa F.
Etienne today called on national and local authorities in countries at
risk for hurricanes to prepare for the 2021 hurricane season. She warned
that COVID-19 and the potential devastation of high winds and flooding
make preparation even more critical than usual...
The daily curfew for South Andros and the Berry Islands has been moved
to 10pm to 5am, in accordance with the Emergency Powers (COVID 19
Pandemic) (Management and Recovery) (Amendment) (No. 3) Order, 2021.
.
The
Amended Order, effective immediately, also permits businesses on South
Andros and the Berry Islands to operate between the hours of 6am and
9pm...
Minister of Education the Hon. Jeffrey Lloyd has announced that
public school teachers with outstanding performance records who have
been teaching for ten years or more will have the opportunity to apply
for the posts of Senior and Master Teacher.
Minister
Lloyd addressed the “Career Path for Teachers” in his contribution on
the 2021/2022 Budget to the House of Assembly on June 2...
Launching their careers against the backdrop of World Oceans Day, a few
young marine scientists are getting their feet wet, teaming up with a
prominent research organization to conduct coral reef research and
restoration around The Bahamas.
The Perry Institute for Marine
Science (PIMS) conducts conservation, education, and citizen science
programs locally and throughout the Caribbean in partnership with
governments, international NGOs, and local organizations...
It is the government's duty to make prudent and logical decisions
grounded in proper data analysis and science. Bahamians expect their
leaders to come up with creative ideas in the face of unprecedented
challenges. Decisions should not be made based solely on convenience
without considering the livelihood of our citizens.
The
Democratic National Alliance (DNA) maintains that we must be strategic
and intentional in our fight against this pandemic. We must strike the
right balance between maintaining the quality of life of our citizens...
If the global COVID-19 Pandemic has taught regional countries one lesson,
that lesson would be the need for regional planners across countries to
place greater focus on building resilience at the front end of all
future planning so as to create sustainable, preventative programmes
for, when, and if, those crises do occur.
Addressing the closing
session of the 40th Meeting of the Council for Human and Social
Development (COHSOD) on Gender held virtually June 3-4...
See enclosed Budget Contribution by Minister of Foreign Affairs the Hon. Darren Henfield in the House of Assembly, today:
Mr. Speaker,
It is always my distinct privilege and honour
to rise in these hallowed halls on behalf of the people of North Abaco
whom I believe are the strongest, determined, most industrious and
resilient people in the world...
The Ministry of Disaster Preparedness, Management and
Reconstruction was formed in September 2019 by the government in the
aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. Also formed under its umbrella was the
Disaster Reconstruction Authority (DRA), to work in harmony with the
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
A mandate of the ministry is to improve the framework for recovery planning in The Bahamas..
The Ministry of Finance acknowledges the recent statement by the
leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations regarding their position on
proposed global tax reform.
The public would note that on
Friday June 4th, the leaders of the G7 nations agreed to endorse calls
to reform the global tax system by, inter alia, the introduction of a
global minimum corporate tax rate for multinational entities...
Graduates of University of The Bahamas-North in Grand Bahama have
overcome tremendous adversity to complete their academic journeys and
become members of the 2021 Commencement Class. Thursday, 3rd June was a
proud day for those grads, their families, and friends as UB celebrated
their achievements and sacrifices in a virtual commencement ceremony.
UB-North
Campus President Dr. Ian Strachan lauded the graduates and challenged
them to use their knowledge and university experiences to make a
positive difference in the world
North Andros, Central Andros and Cat Island will remain under lockdown
for an additional seven days, until 5am Monday, 14 June 2021.
In
accordance with the Emergency Powers (COVID 19 Pandemic) (Management and
Recovery) (North Andros, Central Andros and Cat Island Lockdown)
(Amendment) (No. 3) Order, 2021...
The Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) will be joining the
Department of Labour and a number of other government organizations in
going cashless in New Providence starting Monday, June 7. The Department
of Labour made its transition on June 1, 2021. With the integration of
the new Bahamas Digital Payment Platform (DigiPay), these two entities
will now process payments via debit or credit card or with cash at
third-party vendors Omni Financial, Sun Cash, or Cash & Go...
The Cabinet Office has announced that the body of the late Mr. Audley
Hanna, former Senator, will lie-in-state on Friday, 11th June, 2021, in
the foyer of the Senate from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Viewing by the
general public will be held from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m.
(PAHO) Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa F.
Etienne today called on national and local authorities in countries at
risk for hurricanes to prepare for the 2021 hurricane season. She warned
that COVID-19 and the potential devastation of high winds and flooding
make preparation even more critical than usual...
The daily curfew for South Andros and the Berry Islands has been moved
to 10pm to 5am, in accordance with the Emergency Powers (COVID 19
Pandemic) (Management and Recovery) (Amendment) (No. 3) Order, 2021.
Minister of Education the Hon. Jeffrey Lloyd has announced that
public school teachers with outstanding performance records who have
been teaching for ten years or more will have the opportunity to apply
for the posts of Senior and Master Teacher.
If the global COVID-19 Pandemic has taught regional countries one lesson,
that lesson would be the need for regional planners across countries to
place greater focus on building resilience at the front end of all
future planning so as to create sustainable, preventative programmes
for, when, and if, those crises do occur.
