New Providence
College of The Bahamas Council Chairman Tenders His Resignation
By Ministry of Educations
May 27, 2016 - 12:49:15 PM

Nassau, Bahamas – 27th May, 2016 – Mr. Alfred Sears, QC, Chairman of the Council of The College of The Bahamas (COB) has tendered his resignation with effect 31st May, 2016.

Mr. Sears in his letter addressed to the Minister of Education, Science and Technology, the Hon. Jerome K. Fitzgerald, indicated that his decision is the result of him having been ratified as a candidate of the Progressive Liberal Party for the Fort Charlotte Constituency; and his desire to remove from our premiere public tertiary institution any perception of partisan political consideration.

Mr. Sears also expressed his gratitude for the opportunity afforded him by Minister Fitzgerald. “I thank you for having afforded me the singular privilege of serving as Chairman of The College of The Bahamas during this period of historic transition to the University of The Bahamas.”

In the House of Assembly on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, after the reading of the Budget Statement by Prime Minister Christie, the Minister of Education, the Hon. Jerome K. Fitzgerald moved for the first reading of a Bill to establish the University of The Bahamas.

Minister Fitzgerald thanked Mr. Alfred Sears and commended him for his work with the College Council. "I wish Mr. Sears well in his future endeavours and I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Mr. Sears for his exemplary service as Chairman of the Council of The College of The Bahamas. He and his colleagues are to be commended for their stellar performance and commitment to ensure the transition of COB to university status."

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