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EXAMS: DROP IN STUDENTS RECEIVING A TO C GRADES – Minister says BGCSE results show ‘much work to do at all levels of the system’
THE number of students who achieved A, B and C grades in BGCSE exams this year dropped compared to 2022, with more students receiving D, E, F an G grades.
Recognising the best
THE country’s top academic achievers were awarded yesterday at the National Examinations Awards ceremony.
HEAD BOY LOCKED UP UNLAWFULLY: $50k damages after student behind bars for 17 hours and missed BGCSE examinations
THE head boy of Westminster College was arrested, forced to sleep on the floor while in custody for 17 hours, and made to miss several BGCSE exams in what a Supreme Court judge ruled was a case of unlawful arrest and false imprisonment, awarding him $50,120 in damages and $12,000 in costs.
MOE to help parents prepare kids for exams
A “PARENT” unit is being set up by the Ministry of Education to help parents support their children as they prepare for examinations.
ONE ELEUTHERA FOUNDATION – The need to strengthen the trades
This week, Ministry of Education officials released concerning news about the continued decline in the Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) national examination results.
IAN FERGUSON: How to bridge the divide between work and school and SCJ
The concept of businesses working with schools is certainly not new. Many have reached out through public and private sector-organised initiatives to engage students more meaningfully in the world of enterprise.
Rev Diana Francis set to be honoured at awards banquet
THE Rev. Diana Francis is expected to be honoured on Saturday night when the Roadrunners Track Club hosts its 23rd annual Presentation and Awards Banquet at the Sandals Royal Bahamian hotel on West Bay Street.
Fernander defends high number of ACPs
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander defended the high number of assistant commissioners in the Royal Bahamas Police Force after recent promotional exercises brought the number to 14.
50% fear or pay bribes for building and import permits
Fifty percent of Bahamian companies seeking construction and import-related permits say they have either been asked, or expect, to pay a bribe to obtain the required approvals, it has been revealed.
Tears, reflections and tributes for Dario
THE students, faculty and staff of Queen’s College confronted the death of a beloved student leader with tears, reflections and tributes yesterday.
Education reform still a 'critical endeavour'
In a rapidly evolving world where information is readily accessible, the ability to think critically has become an indispensable skill.
ALICIA WALLACE: Crime issue requires long-term plan, there are no quick fixes
Crime seems to confound the people of this country. It happens, and often. When crime is reported, people shake their heads, grumble, and start blaming.
ALICIA WALLACE: If PM doesn’t like the headlines he needs to change the story
I HAVE taken issue with many headlines for various reasons, from being sensational to the point of misleading anyone who started and stopped there to the use of inappropriate language such as “unlawful sexual intercourse” instead of clear, correct language like “rape".
FRONT PORCH: A Deep Crisis of Culture
A dear friend was asked after her public service as a contract officer whether she was disillusioned by government. Her response: “I now have a greater appreciation of the complexities of government work. But after working in government I am more disillusioned about the Bahamian people!”
FACE TO FACE – Lakeisha Rolle: Passionate financial literacy educator
SHE was only 15 years old when she blew her parents, teachers, family and friends away by becoming a student at the College of The Bahamas (now University of The Bahamas). Going to college at such an early age turned out to be a blessing for Lakeisha A Rolle, as she discovered her passion and developed a blossoming career in finance.
Pia Glover-Rolle certifies BPSU election overturning registrar’s decision not to
PUBLIC Services Minister Pia Glover-Rolle has certified the September results of a Bahamas Public Services Union (BPSU) election, overturning the decision of the registrar of trade unions, who declined to certify the results because of alleged irregularities in the voting process.
Bahamas First unveils Cayman woes probe
Bahamas First has assigned its non-executive directors to probe woes that resulted in regulators threatening to bar its Cayman affiliate from writing new life and health insurance business.
Bahamas First blames 50% of $4.3m loss on new rules
Bahamas First’s top executive has blamed more than 50 percent of the group’s $4.3m comprehensive loss for the 2023 first half on a major change to insurance industry accounting standards.
Bahamas athletes shine in Caribbean Equestrian Association final standings
IT was all good news for the Bahamas equestrian community when the final results of the Caribbean Equestrian Association 2023 Mini Jumping Challenge and 2023 Mini Dressage Challenge were released last week.
BISX-listed firms blame profits drop on inflation
Two BISX-listed companies have blamed surging inflation for a margin squeeze that resulted in first-half and second quarter 2023 profits slipping against prior year comparatives.
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