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Last Updated: Feb 6, 2017 - 2:32:04 PM |
Government demonstrates commitment to education
NASSAU, The Bahamas -- The Government has demonstrated its commitment to investing in education by providing for the construction of three new schools within the fiscal year, Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie said.
The Government has also funded the establishment of an agriculture and marine school in Andros, the Prime Minister added as he presented the Closing Budget Statement to the 2013/14 Budget Debate at the House of Assembly, Tuesday, June 18, 2013.
“As well, we have incorporated funding for a school for special needs children and for the establishment of a facility for special needs persons who completed school but require a place to be when parents are at work. These special needs persons will also be given the opportunity to work.”
Transition of The College of The Bahamas
Prime Minister Christie explained that in the Budget communication, he spoke of the Government facilitating through the Caribbean Development up to $30 million for the transition of The College of The Bahamas to the University of The Bahamas.
“I am happy to report that officials from the Bank are currently in The Bahamas holding discussions with the Minister of Education, the Chairman of the Council and other education officials.”
He said the Government expects the discussions to be concluded this year, and that the University of The Bahamas will be established by 2015.
The Prime Minister explained that the Government also expects The College of The Bahamas, The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute, the National Training Agency together with private sector interests to move forward aggressively with major training initiatives.
Social Services
Prime Minister Christie said the Government is partnering with the Inter-American Development Bank to improve its targeting and delivery of assistance to the most vulnerable.
“In this regard, let me state on behalf of the Government that we will not compromise on our obligation to help at all times the most disadvantaged of our nation.
He explained that the Minister responsible for Social Services, the Hon. Melanie Griffin would be taking the lead on the development of an integrated site for children and young persons with special needs.
“We also expect the Honourable Minister to move with due haste to install the Green Houses at Simpson Penn and Willamae Pratt so that the residents may receive the benefit of being a part of such a worthwhile endeavour.”
The Prime Minister also noted that the Ministry of Social Services and Community Development would continue to play a significant role in the operations of the Urban Renewal Programme.
“The information that the Ministry will collect in its house visitation programme will go a long way in forming public policy for the most vulnerable in our country,” Prime Minister Christie said.
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