Conversation with Sir Franklyn Wilson Reveals Sunshine Boys’ Legacy of Economic Empowerment
10th February 2023 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS — In 1973, a group of ambitious Bahamian men named the Sunshine Boys united to prove that Bahamians of humble origins could successfully own and manage large businesses. That bold vision ultimately led to a legacy of economic empowerment that is intricately linked with the history of The […]
UB President Proposes Tri-Sector Business Model to Foster Innovation
22nd January 2023 A triple-pronged collaboration where self-interests are aligned to drive innovation is what President and CEO of University of The Bahamas (UB) Dr. Erik Rolland has proposed as a transformative approach for the hospitality and tourism sector to flourish. Dr. Rolland, who assumed the leadership of UB in August 2022, shared this idea […]
University of The Bahamas Students Embrace Diversity of Careers
25th October, 2022 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS — As part of an intentional effort to connect its students to a diversity of careers, innovative means of earning a living, and insights from successful leaders and entrepreneurs, University of The Bahamas (UB) has held its 2022 Career Symposium. The University Centre for Counselling and Career Services hosted […]
Corporate Bahamas Connects with University of The Bahamas Students
25th October 2022 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS — University of The Bahamas (UB) recently provided its students and business stakeholders with an avenue to interact, foster professional relationships, and discuss potential internship and career opportunities at the 2022 Career Fair. The fair was held in the courtyard of UB’s College of Tourism, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, […]
Scholarly Publication Explores Pandemics, Disasters, Sustainability and Tourism
30th September 2022 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS — For more than a decade, academicians and researchers Dr. Ian Bethell Bennett, Dr. Sophia Rolle and Jessica Minnis have watched as Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Caribbean region have grappled with numerous disasters and economic crises. Now the trio has released a second compelling, edited, scholarly […]
New Industrial Contract for Middle Managers at University of The Bahamas
20th September 2022 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS – Middle managers at University of The Bahamas (UB) now have a new industrial agreement, with UB signing the contract with the Public Managers Union (PMU) during a press conference held on Tuesday 20th September. The agreement is for the period 2018 to 2023 and, notably, has provisions […]
Appointment of the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources
12th September 2022 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS — University of The Bahamas (UB) announces the appointment of Ms. Rhonda Richardson-Chase as Assistant Vice President of Human Resources, effective 1st September 2022. As Assistant Vice President of Human Resources, Ms. Richardson-Chase will assist the Office of the Vice-President of Human Resources with the coordination of its overall strategic […]
Appointment of Interim Dean of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning (CeLEARN)
12th September 2022 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS — University of The Bahamas announces the appointment of Associate Professor, Mrs. Lottis Shearer-Knowles, as Interim Dean of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning (CeLEARN), effective August 1, 2022. As Interim Dean of CeLEARN, Mrs. Shearer-Knowles works with the Office of Academic Affairs to facilitate the development of […]