Youth Organizations Expo helps GB kids discover purpose and build skills
Students from public and private schools across Grand Bahama were front and centre at the inaugural Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture (MOYSC) Youth Organizations Expo, as they explored dozens of opportunities aimed at helping them discover purpose, build skills, and shape their futures.
‘Girls Day Out’ empowers young women for crisis leadership
In solidarity with girls around the world, young women in New Providence gathered for the 13th Annual ‘Girls Day Out’ Forum, a local observance of International Day of the Girl hosted by S.T.R.A.W. Inc Center for Young Women.
Candace Fields: Bahamian scientist returns home to lead shark research
CANDACE Fields, a Bahamian marine scientist who has just earned her PhD, will return home from the United States next month to lead shark research and conservation at the Cape Eleuthera Institute, marking a major milestone for both her career and The Bahamas’ global role in shark protection.
Zion Carey wins MLK Jr Oratorical Contest
ON Majority Rule Day, a moment of national pride and reflection in The Bahamas, one student’s voice stood out.
Students strengthen leadership skills at youth governance workshop
STUDENTS from across New Providence came together to strengthen their leadership skills and deepen their understanding of governance, civic participation, and national development during the Youth in Governance Capacity Building Workshop.
Four Bahamian scientists represent nation at global ocean conference
FOUR Bahamian scientists are representing the country at one of the world’s largest ocean research gatherings, the Ocean Sciences Meeting in Glasgow, Scotland.
Fresh Start programme aims to equip GB youth with career skills
THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture marked its third week of the 2026 Spring Session of the Fresh Start Programme on Grand Bahama last week, as 25 young participants continue training aimed at preparing them for long-term employment.
Sorority donates books in “Read with the Ivy” initiative
HUNDREDS of students across Grand Bahama are being encouraged to develop a lifelong love of reading through Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Pi Upsilon Omega Chapter’s “Read with the Ivy” initiative, which recently brought storytelling sessions and book donations to three local schools.
Friends of Exuma awards $20,000 in scholarships to invest in Exuma’s future
GEORGE TOWN, EXUMA, BAHAMAS – Friends of Exuma is investing in the next generation of leaders with two grants supporting scholarship awards at Exuma Christian Academy and the Nelson A. Ranger Scholarship Fund.
Education Minister In Budget Contribution: Our Focus Will Be On The Basics Of Literacy And Numeracy
STUDENTS could see expanded breakfast programmes, additional special education services, new digital learning initiatives and more pathways to graduation under reforms outlined by Education Minister Chester Cooper during his contribution to the 2026-27 budget debate.
