Disability Awareness Week 2021 culminated with the Icon Awards, announced by the Disability Affairs Unit of the Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development. The event was held at the National Art Gallery on Friday, December 3 at "A Jolly Extravaganza" hosted by the Training Centre for the Disabled in collaboration with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and Icon Awards.

Women of the Zonta Club in Eleuthera and Abaco brought the Orange the World campaigns to life on their islands, spreading the word that people everywhere should say "No!" to gender-based violence.
The 16 days of Activism to End Gender-based Violence wrapped up  on Friday, December 10. International Human Rights Day. In Abaco,  Zonta representative Eva Bain spent the campaign going from settlement to settlement...

University of The Bahamas (UB) and the University of Guelph (UGuelph) have found common ground on which to solidify a relationship that will expose students and faculty to additional opportunities for global learning, teaching and research experiences and collaborations.

Fifty years ago, the PACE program evolved when support was offered to an 11-year-old who against her own choice, had moved from childhood to motherhood. “No longer able to continue her education in regular school, the PACE program was there to help support her,” said Andrea Archer, one of the founders. She is also a former social worker and former deputy permanent secretary at the Ministry of Health.

For the third time in two years, the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) is the recipient of proceeds from the global RBC Race for the Kids event.

This year, a 20% increase in donations resulted in RBC Royal Bank presenting a cheque for $18,000 to the institution. More than 500 participants laced up locally and joined other participants throughout the wider Caribbean and as far away as Canada and China for the global event...

It is with a heavy heart that Rise Bahamas has learned of the brutal assault and resulting death of a four year old girl.

President of the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI), Dr. Robert W. Robertson, is pleased to announce the receipt of a $200,000 anonymous donation to support technical trades training on the island of Grand Bahama in the aftermath of hurricane Dorian.

Few can say they’ve touched the lives of thousands of young people – helping the country’s greatest assets to find their purpose, passion and place in the world.

On Friday, October 29, Denise Mortimer, the former national director of the Governor General’s Youth Award (GGYA) was announced as the recipient of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture’s 2021 Youth Practitioner’s Living Legend Award during a virtual ceremony. She also served as patron of Youth Month, which is observed in October.

“This means persons realize GGYA’s impact on young people in society and how important it is for them to be involved in non-formal education...

The government can no longer afford to be lax in its preparation and recovery strategies for natural disasters and must collaborate with the private sector, non-governmental organisations and individuals, according to the newly released edition of the University of The Bahamas' (UB's) research journal.

Dear UB Community:

The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) recently held its second annual RBC Race for the Kids Runway to 5K Awards, recognizing 10 outstanding alumni.

Exactly two months ago, Steven “Speedy Stevie” Gardiner made history as the first Bahamian male to win an individual men’s event at the Olympics bringing home the gold medal for the 400m. Today, BTC entered into a $100,000 endorsement deal with Steven who will serve as an ambassador of BTC’s “Elevate What’s Next” campaign.

Despite the challenges of the current economic climate and ongoing COVID crisis, Sun Oil Limited, a subsidiary of FOCOL Holdings, continues to stand alongside its customers and the local community as a responsible and concerned corporate citizen.

As a student at the former College of The Bahamas (COB), Randall Pinder dreamt of making his mark on the world. When he returned to his alma mater as a faculty member in the School of English Studies he helped to shape future scholars of English.

In order to remain compliant with national emergency health regulations and protect the health and welfare of the University community, our COVID-19 response policies and protocols are being continually updated and must be strictly enforced. Please be advised of the latest measures regarding emergency remote operations and vaccinations...

“What can you do when caught in a situation you cannot control?,” this is the question Flo Miller, author, Bahamian fashion icon and entrepreneur asked herself during the tumultuous year of 2020 when the global pandemic forced the entire world to stop.

Focus on how to build and promote good character through events and activities took place at the recent online Character Day Bahamas workshops held over 2 days in August. More than 130 people from the education and guidance counsellor professions, government sector, youth organizations, including corporate leaders and administrators participated. A national Character Day will take place on October 20, 2021, to celebrate and showcase programs that will be reflective of its goals...

An aspiring businesswoman and a future attorney are the latest Lewis Scholarship recipients seeking higher education at the University of Central Florida (UCF). The Foundation announced awardees Lauren King and Nacoyas Williams as part of the second cohort of students to receive the full ride scholarship. They join 8 Bahamian students currently studying in Orlando, Fl.

With the recent win of two Olympic gold medals for The Bahamas by Shaunae Miller-Uibo and Steven Gardiner for their individual 400 m races, we can keep the positive vibes going by turning attention to Character Day Bahamas Hidden Heroes 2021.

The University of The Bahamas and The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute strongly condemn the language and behaviour displayed in a satirical video posted on Facebook on Saturday, August 21st, which makes light of the education system and connects it to our brands.