Panel Links Resiliency to Sustainable Development Targets
23rd September, 2020 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS — Learning from the lessons of the past, committing to a blueprint for development, and taking serious action now were among the key recommendations from a panel of experts that recently addressed the topic: Resiliency and the Sustainable Development Goals, a discussion facilitated by the Government and Public […]
Adopt a Culture of Readiness in Tackling Climate Change
25thSeptember 2020 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS — A culture of preparedness is the key component in any viable climate action plan for The Bahamas, according to an environmental advocate, who argues that The Bahamas must increase its preparedness to play the long game and adopt a “prevention is better than cure” mentality to thwart […]
Hydrologist Urges Meaningful Action to Preserve Natural Freshwater Resources
23rdSeptember 2020 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS — Water is humanity’s most important natural resource, covering approximately 72 percent of the planet Earth. Yet less than 10 percent of it is drinkable; the rest is salt water. For The Bahamas, where freshwater resources are finite and vulnerable and there is very little fresh surface water, phenomena like […]
Legal Panel Addresses Roots of ‘Black Lives Matter’ and Need for Justice and Power Reform
14th September, 2020 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS – A panel of legal experts has dissected the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement, delving into its historical roots and calling for reforms in the justice system and the way in which power is exercised. “‘Black Lives Matter’ is not the beginning of the conversation, but rather the midpoint in […]
Practicum Classes and Library Services
15th September 2020 The University community is advised that effective Wednesday 16th September 2020, select practicum classes as well as computer labs and library services (curbside pick-up) will resume at the Oakes Field Campus and Grosvenor Close Centre. Students who report to campus will be required to comply with all health protocols including the […]
Resumption of Computer Labs
15th September 2020 Effective Wednesday 16th September 2020, on-site access to the following computer labs at the Oakes Field Campus and Grosvenor Close Centre will be available from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. All health protocols will take effect including the wearing of masks, hand sanitizing and physical distancing measures. Additionally, […]
From The Heart – GB Communities Are Ground Zero for Hope and Resilience
9th September, 2020 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS — As a Port Authority Police Department (PAPD) Special Ops Lieutenant in New York city many years ago, William Keegan wrestled with mountains of twisted steel and human body parts that littered the World Trade Center site in the aftermath of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks. He had […]
Appointment of Vernice Williams as Acting VP and Chief Information Officer
1st September 2020 Nassau, THE BAHAMAS – University of The Bahamas (UB) announces the appointment of Mrs. Vernice Williams as Acting Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) effective 1stSeptember 2020. The former Director of Information Technology, Mrs. Williams has diligently served the institution for more than three decades in various information technology positions, most […]