Youth

Each summer for many years now a group of students, under the guidance of Sociology Professor Dr. Jean Golden, has been spending several weeks assisting staff and students at the Every Child Counts School. This year, seventeen students are spending five weeks at the school during the period April 28 …

On May 3, 2018 James Albury, Member of Parliament for Central and South Abaco and the Parliamentary Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, announced the winners of his inaugural MP Essay Competition at a brief service and reception at his office in the Government Complex. In first place …

The third time seems to be the charm for Nadira Kawalram when it comes to the students she trains to represent Abaco in the Model United Nations Sessions (MUNS). Now a teacher and an advisor at Forest Heights Academy, Kawalram took her first bite of success in 2012 at the …

By Carlotta Simms The sound of laughter filled the air as the children gathered for their morning games session. An explosion of raised arms saluted the teachers and facilitators as possible answers were pitched forth to be judged. A sense of urgency surrounded the pupils as they were anxious for …

April 28 was ground breaking for St. Francis de Sales Catholic School as the school re-launched its Annual Steak Out, Raffle and Fair. Under the driving force of Mrs. Leandra Kelly-Adderley, Principal; Ms. Kelly Albury, PTA president; and Mr. Elmer Bongon, senior master, the fair was deemed a success. Traditional …

Sunday, January 28, 2018 is a day the residents of The Mudd, Abaco will not soon forget as many of their lives were completely turned upside down when a fire destroyed some 55 homes in that Haitian community. St. Francis de Sales Catholic School were among those to render assistance …

By Canishka Alexander The Department of Social Services held its Annual Child Protection Month Banner Competition and Parade on April 20. The theme was: “We Care, We Share – Prevent Child Abuse.” Banners were judged before students took part in a parade, which started at the Dove Plaza in downtown …

The 14th Annual Bahamas Outstanding Students Foundation (BOSF) Ceremony was held at Agape Christian School’s Grace Gym on April 13. Under the theme, “Keep Your Eyes on the Prize,” approximately 200 students from private and government schools in the Abaco district were recognized for their academic and athletic accomplishments. Master …

By Jerome Hill On March 14, the Marsh Harbour Royal Bahamas Police Force’s Chief Supt. Kevin Mortimer, along with Assistant Superintendent Ann Neely, police liaison for schools on Abaco, and Inspector Mario Murphy visited Patrick J. Bethel High School for an awesome presentation to the Mentoring  Male Marlins Program (M3P). …

Adjudicators for the E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival were on Abaco from March 12 until March 16 when they left to continue their adjudications throughout The Bahamas, stopping next at the Berry Islands. Each year the E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival invites persons between the ages of 2 …