Tourism Leaders Encourage Students to Consider Careers in Dynamic Industry
13th March 2023 Having a top-notch tourism product is key, but maintaining a robust pipeline for the most competent, passionate and inspired human capital to deliver service excellence makes the industry flourish. That is the message leaders in the sector drove home when they spoke to high-school students who may one day work in […]
New Appointees and Newly Elected Vice-Chair of the University of The Bahamas Board of Trustees
10th March 2023 Two eminently qualified business leaders have been appointed the newest trustees of the University of The Bahamas (UB) Board of Trustees (BOT) which has also selected a new deputy leader of the governance body. Trustee Gadville McDonald has been elected Vice-Chair of the board, headed by Chair Allyson Maynard-Gibson KC. […]
University of The Bahamas Treats U. S. Delegation to Authentic Sustainable Bahamian Breakfast
16th February 2023 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS — As the world and small island developing states (SIDS) in particular face global crises, sustainability has become an even more urgent goal. Recently, the American Corner at University of The Bahamas (UB) hosted a delegation of United States and United States Embassy dignitaries at the Oakes Field […]
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 […]
Appointment of University Editor (Interim)
31st January 2023 University of The Bahamas (UB) announces the appointment of Mrs. Monique McFarlane-Bain as University Editor (Interim) effective 1stJanuary 2023. As the University Editor, Ms. Bain is responsible for ensuring that academic information on the UB website referring to employees, colleges, schools, academic units and programmes is current and accurate; reviewing and […]
Appointment of University Librarian
31st January 2023 University of The Bahamas announces the appointment of former Deputy Librarian Ms. Elsie Bain as University Librarian effective 1st January 2023. In this role, Ms. Bain will provide strategic leadership for the coordination and management of library services, including developing and managing collections of books and journals; selecting, acquiring and cataloguing […]
Portia M. Smith Temporarily Closed; Remote Work Operations
26th January, 2023 Please be advised that effective immediately the Portia M. Smith Building at the Oakes Field Campus is temporarily closed for further remediation work until further notice. Therefore, the following offices will be inaccessible. However, during this period personnel will be working remotely and will be accessible via email and/or telephone. Please […]
Portia M. Smith Building Under Assessment
STATEMENT 26th January 2023 In response to concerns expressed, University of The Bahamas released a notification on Thursday 26th January 2023 that effective immediately the Portia M. Smith Building at the Oakes Field Campus is closed until further notice as a precautionary measure. Immediate steps have been taken to engage the Ministry of Environmental […]