STATEMENT FROM UNIVERSITY OF THE BAHAMAS
23rd March 2026
University of The Bahamas (UB) is aware of statements made on Monday 23rd March by Mr. Kimsley Ferguson, President of the Bahamas Public Services Union (BPSU). While we respect the role of the union to advocate for staff, we believe it is important to clarify several matters to ensure they are accurately reflected.
At the outset, UB reaffirms its profound appreciation for staff. The University’s legacy of academic excellence, student success, and life-changing impact are made possible through the dedication, professionalism and talent of our employees. We are grateful for their contributions.
UB is committed to working with the BPSU, in good faith and with mutual respect, to ensure fair compensation and a supportive, high-quality working environment. That commitment remains unchanged.
For clarity, the University continues to meet its contractual obligations regarding annual salary increments based on satisfactory performance. Additionally, merit-based compensation payments, based on exemplary performance evaluations, have commenced and are ongoing.
Further, the University seeks to review salaries and the full offering of compensation for employees. To ensure transparency and rigour, a globally-recognized, independent accounting firm has been engaged for this process. The accounting firm awaits information from BPSU to advance and complete this work. Preliminary work is also underway in preparation for negotiations on a new industrial agreement with the BPSU. The University is committed to approaching these discussions constructively and collaboratively.
We continue to prioritize supporting our employees and upholding our responsibilities with the highest degree of integrity for the long-term success of both our staff and the institution.
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