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Magnet school principal leads talk in Bahamas

The principal, Elena Savoy, led the panel, explaining Wildwood's strategic plan for increasing inclusive special education services in the general classroom. The assistant principal and lead special education teacher, Colette Teasley, demonstrated some of the techniques used to build skills in these students that would allow them to participate fully in activities.

Soldiers can cruise to the Bahamas

To thank them for their service, Discovery and its participating media partners are offering those who served in Iraq or Afghanistan at any time during 2005 a free Discovery day cruise to Grand Bahama Island. This year, however, Discovery is expanding the program to include ALL military personnel and not just to those who are residents of Florida.

"We launched this program two years ago and it was so popular that we decided to extend it nationwide to include all such personnel wherever they live," said Hanns J. Hahn, general manager of Discovery. "Previously, the program was limited to Florida residents. We found that it is a great morale booster and getting the holiday card has meant a lot to our troops."

The offer, which is valid until December 31, 2007, is for a free round trip cruise to Grand Bahama, including the cost of all meals on board, all service charges, taxes, and Bahamian departure fees.

Abaco schools undergo repairs for new academic year in September

Minister Sears made the disclosure at a contract signing for renovations and upgrades at the James A. Pinder Primary School at Sandy Point, Abaco.

Minister Sears and Works and Utilities Minister Bradley Roberts signed the agreement on behalf of the government and Elijah Mills signed for Elijah Mills Construction Company, the contractor.

Minister Sears and Minister Roberts also toured the majority of facilities that are to undergo repairs.

"It is imperative that all students throughout The Bahamas are afforded quality education and an environment that is conducive for learning.

Lessons in Creole

It is, one education official says, a sign of the times.

Director of Education Cecil Thompson says the official language in The Bahamas is English and that's how we communicate in our schools, but the reality is that there are also some students entering the school who speak a different language.

The official language in The Bahamas is English and that's how we communicate in our schools, but Director of Education Cecil Thompson says the reality is that there are also some students entering the school who speak a different language.

For decades, classrooms in public schools across the country have been shared with students of Haitian descent who, sometimes, spoke no English when they arrived in The Bahamas.

BVA president gives senior teams praise after CARICOM ...

This is according to BVA President, John Griffith, who expressed his gratification at the countrys showing at the 11th CVCs in Bahamas this month. It hasnt been a smooth year for volleyball in Barbados, but the BVA executive is very pleased with the teams performances in Bahamas stated Griffith.

Things were not easy, as the gymnasium was not available for our preparations, so the men had to do most of their training at the Springer School and the netball stadium, while the girls trained at BCC (Barbados Community College).

Griffith was especially delighted with the fact that Barbados senior men continued their dominance of the regional games after a disappointing showing at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) games in Cartagena, Columbia earlier this year.