NASSAU, Bahamas, Thursday, July 21, 2022 – The Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training has announces the formation of a National Commission to Review Bahamas High School Diplomas.
This was announced by Minister of Education & Technical & Vocational Training Glenys Hanna Martin on Thursday, July 21, 2022, during a press conference at the Ivy Dumont Building that was streamed on Facebook and zoom.
Flanked by educational officials, the Minister announced that the commission is being chaired by veteran educator and retired Under Secretary Cecil Thompson of Grand Bahama. Mr. Thompson is a former high school principal, deputy director of education, and director of education
“Mandated by the minister, the aim of the review is to study its core criteria, ensure its relevancy and set appropriate standards,” a release on Facebook noted. “If deemed necessary, Minister Hanna Martin said the Commission will submit its considered recommendations to the Ministry of Education & Technical & Vocational Training for adjustment or reform.”
She stressed that “this (review) is not an exercise to compromise standards“.
“Presently eligibility for the Bahamas High School Diploma includes a grade point average of 2.0. or better, four Bahamas Junior Certificates, including math and language as well as community service among other requirements,” the release noted.
Members of National Commission include educators, public and private; civil society, industry stakeholders and unions. No timeline was announced for the national commission’s submission of recommendations.
