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By Andrew Coakley
GRAND BAHAMA, The Bahamas — Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey says the partnership between the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and the Ministry for Grand Bahama, through Innovate 242, begins with a simple belief: that Bahamian young people should not only be prepared for the future; they should have the tools, confidence and opportunity to help build it.
Speaking at the launch of the pilot National Young Innovators Club, held at the St. Georges Gymnasium on Friday, 25 September 2026, Minister Moxey pointed out that the Young Innovators Club will help participants identify real problems, develop ideas, work with others, build solutions and present what they create.
“It connects education to the needs of our communities and gives young Bahamians space to turn knowledge into action,” said Minister Moxey. “Here on Grand Bahama, five groups have been selected for the first cohort: two public schools, two private schools and one community group. For this pilot, each group will focus on one of the five pillars: Technology, Entrepreneurship, Arts and Heritage, Maritime, or the Environment.
“Let me be clear: one pillar per group is the design for this pilot; it is not the permanent limit of the programme. As the Young Innovators Club expands, the intention is for all schools to participate and for students at every school to have opportunities across all five pillars.”
Grand Bahamian students will be competing against students from New Providence, Abaco and Exuma. It is expected that over time, the program will extend to all of the islands of The Bahamas.
She noted that over the next eight weeks, the five pilot groups will move beyond learning information. They will be required to examine challenges, understand the people affected, test ideas and create practical solutions. Whether the result is a technology tool, a business concept, or an environmental, cultural or maritime project, the purpose is the same: to turn ideas into impact.
“You will see three words prominently displayed on the books, shirts and materials connected to this programme: ‘Inspire,’ which speaks to awakening curiosity, confidence and the courage to create. ‘Social’ reminds us that innovation should serve people, strengthen communities and create meaningful social impact. And ‘Culture’ means that our ideas should be grounded in our Bahamian identity, while we build a culture in which innovation becomes a habit and a way of life across all five pillars.
“Together, those words express what the Young Innovators Club is meant to do: inspire young people to work with others, solve real problems and create solutions rooted in who we are. As I close, I leave you with three questions: What problem will you identify? What solution will you imagine? And what will you dare to create?
“Every student here should know that the government believes in you. We are investing in your ideas, skills, creativity and confidence because your ideas can strengthen your island, and your impact can help shape the future of The Bahamas.”