University of The Bahamas

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Well, from sleeping in shelters with nothing but faith to performing at Carnegie Hall and now teaching at the University of the Bahamas, Elijah Stevens' journey is nothing short of extraordinary.

His story of resilience shows how a dream, even against impossible odds, can change a life and inspire a nation.

Our Evelyn Ferguson reports.

His heart stayed focused on home.

That determination eventually led him back to the Bahamas.

I submitted my application to the University of the Bahamas, which is something that I had done actually the first time I was home about a year or so ago.

And while it didn't work out initially, I'm thankfully that this time there was an opportunity for me to serve and for me to join the faculty.

community-related events such as the Bahamas Red Cross, such as senior citizens' homes, such as Down Syndrome, the Association for the Physically Disabled, Bahamas Golf Junior Federation.

We're giving back to mentorship groups that help with males, safe houses for women, dormitories for women to the College of the Bahamas.

So we have a plethora of opportunities charitable organizations that we support throughout the year.

And we believe by doing this, we help to strengthen these associations who in turn also strengthen the communities in which they operate in.

The shadow minister, education minister speaks, plus police are investigating an alleged armed robbery on West Bay Street.

Also, we continue our series inside the University of the Bahamas with our Evelyn Ferguson.

Our news weekend starts right now.

This is our news weekend.

Our News, I'm Chinasa Outen.

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Well, after rising from the devastation of Hurricane Dorian in Grand Bahama, the University of the Bahamas found a new home at the former Kipling building.

Since fall 2024, UB North has been expanding access to higher education, forging new partnerships and creating opportunities as Grand Bahama continues to rebuild, grow and look ahead.

First tonight on our news weekend, a global firm making its return to the Bahamas after seven years and a Bahamian accountant is at the helm.

Plus, from the classroom to the sports field, we continue our exploration of the halls of the University of the Bahamas and their phenomenal athletic program.

And later, the Caribbean Music Awards are underway in Trinidad and Tobago.

Our Danielle Miller is on the ground, bringing you all of the excitement from the red carpet.

Leadership isn't just learned in the classroom.

It's lived in the halls, clubs, and communities of the University of the Bahamas.

From student government to volunteerism, young leaders are finding their voice and shaping the civic and professional life of tomorrow.

As we continue our series Inside UB, our Evelyn Ferguson shares the voices behind UB's leadership in action.

Imagine being entrusted to speak for thousands of students.

At the University of the Bahamas, that responsibility falls to students' trustee Isaac Barr, who serves on the university's board of trustees.

His journey from student ambassador to Mr. Yubi, and now student trustee.

It's extremely important because in that capacity you are the voice for the students amongst all of the other entities that make up the university.

Higgs was a star thrower

himself, winning Discus Gold at the Junior CACs and set multiple junior national records during his time at the College of the Bahamas.

He moved on to Queens University where he was dominant, highlighted by winning Conference Field Athlete of the Year.

But eventually the mission changed from how far can I throw to how far can I help somebody else throw.

Still to come on our news, the Bahamas is making its voice heard at a major finance roundtable in Brazil with officials discussing issues shaping the region's economy.

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from France to Switzerland, UB students are gaining a global perspective to return home and make an impact.

Stay tuned tonight for that story on our news.

And once that is not done, then we get back to the table, we will have that dance again.

All right, well, following the union of tertiary educators of the Bahamas' demands for immediate action over classroom conditions at the University of the Bahamas, UB officials are responding and promising those problems will be resolved soon.

In a statement issued Tuesday evening, the university said remediation work is continuing at its Oaksfield campus, with priority being given to issues impacting the health, safety, and day-to-day experience of students, faculty, and staff.

On Monday, UTEP's President Daniel Thompson pointed to leaking classrooms, mold and rodent infestations, insisting the conditions were undermining the teaching and learning environment.

From culture and craft, to our reefs and jungle.

Preserving what's ours, shaping what's next.

Starting strong at the University of the Bahamas is about more than arriving on campus.

It's about knowing where to turn, finding your community, and getting the support you need from day one.

The Rebels and Reapers went back and forth all series, so of course Game 5 decided to give us all the theatrics before the Rebels came from behind to clinch it Sunday night at the Andre Rogers Stadium.

The UB Mangoes men's soccer team dominated the Bahamas Football Association League last year, but it doesn't look like they'll get to do it again this year.

Not because the team isn't as good, but it's paperwork and bureaucracy and decision making.

It's always those other things.

The UB Mangoes and the BFA are in a soccer dispute, and it's not about a bad call or missed penalty.

The BFA reportedly informed UB that its men's team can no longer play in the organization's men's league.

The association says the arrangement started as a courtesy while UB worked towards U.S. college competition and that there are concerns about players moving back to their clubs and national team scheduling.

These two teams have met for the title in back-to-back years.