Lifestyle / Education

Fulfilling music dreams

DW Davis Junior High School students are one step closer to realising their musical dreams, thanks to a second major donation of instruments.

Mary Start of the Sea Catholic Academy wins top Junior Council award

Young leaders from across The Bahamas were celebrated this week as the 2024/2025 Local Government Junior Council Awards recognized the nation’s top-performing student councils.

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.

GB students join 20 Pearls Mentorship

More than 45 young women from schools across Grand Bahama were officially inducted into the 20 Pearls Mentorship Programme during a Pinning Ceremony hosted by the Pi Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

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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.