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Public transport demand off 40% By YOURI KEMP Tribune Business Reporter ykemp@tribunemedia.net THE number of passengers using public transportation was yesterday said to have decreased by 40 percent due to the coronavirus-imposed 30-day cruise industry shutdown and school closures. Harrison Moxey, the United Public Transportation Company’s (UPTC) president, told Tribune Business: “Things have been slowed down, and there have been some cut backs. Particularly from the western areas there has been less transportation, less movement for the tourists, and the closure of schools has reduced movement by 40 percent at least.” Mr Moxey added that the main bus routes affected are Number 10; Number 10a and the Number 12b. “Those western routes would feel a direct impact, but all routes are feeling the effects of it. School closure within itself impacts our movement. Those are some of the challenges right there,” he said. “So you have about a 30 or 40 percent less movement, and I imagine it would affect the taxi drivers as well - less cruise ship passengers moving up and down, and only just a handful for us to contend for.” Asked whether some bus drivers may temporarily stop operating, Mr Moxey replied: “Because most bus drivers operate independently of franchises with different responsibilities, it’s really the first two days since things have happened. “I imagine we are going to see what happens by the end of the week; what the impact would be running on the road versus the burning of fuel and that type of thing. So probably by the end of the week we would be able to better assess, but the fear may calm or it may increase, so it can go from bad to worse but, at least for the next two weeks, we can prepare for a decrease in movement.”

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Bahamas faces 26% GDP slash in virus ‘worst case’ By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor nhartnell@tribunemedia.net

HE Bahamas could suffer a catastrophic 26 percent gross domestic product (GDP) cut if the worst-case coronavirus scenario comes true, an Inter-American Development Bank report revealed yesterday. Two IDB economists, unveiling several potential outcomes depending on the length of the pandemic and the extent of its impact on tourism, warned that The Bahamas is potentially exposed to the most severe economic contraction out of all Caribbean nations. Should the worst-case scenario they mapped out become reality, The Bahamas would suffer the loss of a staggering $3.337bn in economic output (GDP) based on the $12.739bn current GDP estimates given in the revised mid-year budget forecasts.

• IDB economists: Country could lose $3bn • Projections branded ‘scary’ and a ‘killer’ • Minister: Capital works can fill the gap Using the last figure for GDP in constant prices, which was $10.763bn for 2018 and is a measure that strips out inflation, gives $2.819bn as the scale of the economic contraction that The Bahamas would face due to a virtual shutdown of the tourism industry that it relies on to drive growth, employment and foreign exchange earnings. The economists, Henry Mooney and Maria Zegarra, said The Bahamas is so exposed because it is the most tourism-dependent nation in the region. They added that it relies on the industry for 48.3 percent of its annual GDP (economic output) and 56.2 percent of total employment. The duo’s paper, which analysed the impact on six Caribbean nations under

various coronavirus-related scenarios, added that tourism receipts accounted for 77.2 percent of this nation’s export earnings. This, they added, placed it well ahead of Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana and Suriname in terms of its tourism dependency. The two IDB economists examined the different impacts that a 25 percent reduction in tourism activity, 50 percent reduction and 75 percent reduction would have on each of the six Caribbean nations studied. This was applied to both tourism’s direct and total GDP contribution to these countries economies, and analysed in three different scenarios relating to how long the coronavirus pandemic will last. One took the “shock duration” end as June

30, 2020; another focused on September 30, 2020, and the final one assumed that the pandemic might last for the rest of the year. Under a scenario where The Bahamas lost 75 percent of its normal tourism activity during a coronavirus outbreak that lasted until the end of the year, the IDB duo estimated that this nation could suffer a 10.5 percent GDP loss just from the impact on its major industry alone. And the wider effects would more than twice as great, with GDP or economic output slashed by more than one-quarter or 26.2 percent as the ripple effects from the tourism impact are felt throughout the Bahamian economy.

A BAHAMIAN bottled water supplier yesterday said the coronavirus pandemic has sparked “pandemonium” among consumers with online delivery orders soaring four times’ higher than normal levels. Christian Knowles, Aquapure’s senior manager, told Tribune Business that the situation was one “for the record books” as current demand for the company’s products - at food stores, water depots and its premises, as well as online - had more than doubled beyond typical levels for this time of year. Arguing that “fear is king” when it comes to Bahamian consumer behaviour, Mr Knowles said Aquapure had been “fortunate” in deciding to maintain high inventory levels during the slower winter season as this had enabled it to meet the

“It’s been pandemonium, but we’ve been getting it done as quickly and as best we can,” he told Tribune Business. “The only thing I can compare it to is hurricane season; like there’s a storm upon us. It’s been quite quite hectic. “We’re used to this. There are cars parked on the side of the road, and there’s a line that’s quite long. We’re used to dealing with it though.” Aquapure and other Bahamian bottled water manufacturers have effectively been under siege for several days, with vehicle queues lining the roads outside their premises, as households stock up on essentials amid the continuing coronavirus uncertainty. Food stores and water depots have frequently

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run out of stock, with Mr Knowles describing the panic buying spree as “unprecedented” compared to whenever The Bahamas has been confronted by a major hurricane. Asked by this newspaper to compare present demand to what Aquapure normally encounters at this time of year, Mr Knowles said sales had “a little bit more than doubled” when set against the norm. “We have an online marketplace where people can go and order for deliveries on the website, and we’ve seen that go up above four times’ what it usually is. Everybody wants it now, now, now,” he disclosed. “The most difficult thing

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• Aquapure sees online orders quadruple • Top manager: ‘This is for the record books’ • Says ‘fear is king’ among local consumers COVID-19 surge for bottled water products. He revealed that the manufacturer was now trying to stay ahead of the game by looking at alternative supply channels because the demand spike meant the raw materials it employs, such as the bottles themselves, had “taken quite a hit” in recent days. Mr Knowles said five gallon bottle returns, which he described as Aquapure’s “bread and butter” product, were being moved through the company’s cleansing process and put “back in line” ready to go out full on delivery trucks within 30-40 minutes to increase the frequency with which drivers are out on the road and ensure it kept up with consumer requirements.

Union leader: ‘All hands on deck’ for virus A TRADE union leader yesterday called for an “all hands on deck” approach to minimise the threat that the coronavirus crisis poses to the livelihoods of thousands of Bahamian workers. Bernard Evans, the National Congress of Trade Unions of The Bahamas (NCTUB) president, told Tribune Business that this nation needed to adopt a “tripartite partnership” requiring sacrifices from workers as well as the employers and the government. Calling on employees to take paid vacation if it was available, and access sick pay if it was available, Mr Evans said several recommendations for mitigating the fall-out had been made to the government through the recently-established National Advisory Committee for COVID-19. These, he disclosed, included the government paying companies incentives to ensure they did not send workers home without pay, and also the waiver of loan repayments - and interest on those loans - that were due to the banks and other lenders. Mr Evans, who said the government’s response was awaited, argued that such measures were “very, very much needed” to support “the most vulnerable in our society”, who he identified as those persons on minimum wage or living pay cheque to pay cheque. Calling for the government to prevent lower income workers being “pushed closer to the poverty line”, he added: “We still don’t know the full impact of this

‘Pandemonium’ doubles water producer’s sales By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor nhartnell@tribunemedia.net

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Wholesalers: Panic ‘No headroom’ over COVID-19 fiscal stimulus buying ‘through roof’

By YOURI KEMP Tribune Business Reporter ykemp@tribunemedia.net WHOLESALERS yesterday urged Bahamians to get a grip on coronavirusrelated panic buying that has gone “through the roof” and increased demand by up to 25 percent. Philip G Smith, the d’Albenas Agency’s sales and marketing manager, told Tribune Business: “We have had no supply chain disruptions, but the problem is the demand has gone through the roof. They will be out of stock in the stores because we don’t have a million trucks to get orders to the stores every other minute. We have not had any disruptions in our supplies as yet. “Have you seen the panic in the stores recently? That is the main reason we are having the problems that we have. Demand has gone through the roof, we have a

line outside of our cash-sales door almost to the gate, and every wholesaler is going through the same thing. The demand for products, especially sanitising products and cleaning products, and then food products as well, everybody is trying to stock up, stock up, stock up.” Asked to quantify the increase in demand, Mr Smith replied: “It’s hard to say because I haven’t had a chance to run any numbers, but it has increased tremendously. This pales in comparison to a hurricane threat, or the imminent hit by a hurricane, because that is a limited timeframe. You know the hurricane is going to be here on Friday, so you started shopping maybe at the end of last week, but this has been going on for probably over two weeks, maybe three weeks. “We have enough trucks to be able to handle the load. One of the main problems is getting the orders filled fast

enough to get them on the trucks and get them out. We have a large complement of order fillers and they do a very, very good job, but probably the orders have increased at least by 20 to 25 percent and then the size of the orders as well.” Mr Smith added: “Ever since the coronavirus became prominent in the news in the US, and there were cases in the US - and cases especially in Florida - Bahamians became hyper-aware of coronavirus. “Last week there was a huge glut in the food stores, and when the news hit on Sunday that the coronavirus is actually in The Bahamas, the food stores were crazy. I mean, Super Value number ten on Cable Beach and also the Quality Markets on Cable Beach, and then you have the Golden Gates Super Value. All of the food

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THE government “doesn’t have the headroom” to rescue the Bahamian economy from the coronavirus crisis through a package of tax cuts and waivers, a governance reformer argued yesterday. Robert Myers, pictured, the Organisation for Responsible Governance’s (ORG) principal, told Tribune Business that The Bahamas would simply have to rely on the existing tools provided by the National Insurance Board’s (NIB) unemployment benefit and sick pay to protect its citizens from the sharp recession it likely faces due to the pandemic. He said the government, through the Public Treasury, simply had nothing more to give in the form of tax breaks and other relief given the post-Dorian fiscal crisis that emerged several months before anyone heard of COVID-19.

Mr Myers added that The Bahamas needed “to get back from the fiscal cliff rather than lean further over it” given the projected near five-fold increase in the 2019-2020 fiscal deficit to $677.5m, and $1.5bn rise in the national debt over the next five years. Arguing that the coronavirus pandemic “will pass”, he said the government already had enough to grapple with given the increased medical costs it will incur to test, contain and treat the coronavirus. “I don’t think the government can provide any. They

just don’t have the funding for it,” Mr Myers replied, when asked by Tribune Business whether the government had little choice but to offer a fiscal stimulus package to prevent numerous Bahamian businesses from failing and the resultant loss of thousands of jobs, which would threaten to tank the whole economy. “They just don’t have the headroom,” he reiterated. “Any dollars you don’t pay the government now means you put it at greater risk. It’s just that simple. The government is broke. They don’t have any funds to give you. Anything they do in that capacity puts the government further into debt, and moves us closer to the fiscal cliff or pushes us over the fiscal cliff. “Who are we trying to kid here? We’re already in bad shape. We’re leaning over the fiscal cliff, and we have to try and get ourselves back

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SECURITY CHIEF WARNS ON VIRUS-RELATED CRIME SPIKE THE founder of a private security firm yesterday urged Bahamians to exercise extreme caution in the coming weeks amid forecasts of a spike in crime due to coronavirus-related unemployment. Elston Bain, pictured, a 16-year veteran of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, and now chief executive of Tactical Private Investigators, sounded the alarm over expectations of massive job losses, reduced work hours, the closure of shops and attractions, event cancellations and even a temporary halt to outdoor dining at venues such as the Fish Fry at Arawak Cay.

ELSTON BAIN, chief executive of Tactical Private Investigators, called for extra vigilance by Bahamians and residents amid predictions of a surge in personal and property crime stemming from lay-offs and reduced incomes as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

“We have all been dwelling on messages of caution relative to staying healthy,” said Mr Bain. “While we are focusing on avoiding becoming infected by the fast-spreading coronavirus, we need to spread the message to exercise caution against what will inevitably be an increase in personal and property crime as a result of a sudden spike in unemployment.” With governments across the world warning against non-essential travel, cruise ships that last year delivered 5.4m passengers to The Bahamas are now parked. Hotel booking cancellations are

rapidly increasing, with Bahamian businesses now assessing whether to lay-off staff, reduce work hours or asking those with accrued vacation time to take it during this period. The sudden impact on was evident throughout Nassau on Tuesday. A normally bustling Bay Street was empty. Rolled-down shutters signalled business closures. Parking lots that are usually full of vehicles and sidewalks with crowds were bare. “Many who will feel the impact first already struggle to make ends meet,” said Mr Bain. “They live pay cheque to pay cheque, and in hard times like these – which

hit especially hard because there was no warning, and they still have families to feed - they may act in desperation. That can lead to a wide range of criminal activity.” Urging extra vigilance, he added: “Even if you own expensive jewellery do not wear it at this time; store it safely away. Do not wear anything flashy. If you have a safe at home, make sure it is well concealed and bolted to a wall or floor.” Noting that most security stores sell small home safes, he said: “If you arrive home and anything feels out of place, trust your instinct. Absolutely do not proceed inside and risk confronting

someone. Go to the nearest police station and ask an officer to escort you home. Same thing if you think you are being followed. “If you walk or jog for exercise, you have more hours of daylight in the early evening to do so. Please do not jog in the dark; you are only making yourself more of a target. And whenever possible, run or jog or cycle in a group. Be as vigilant and careful with your attention to your surroundings as you now are with washing your hands. This, too, shall pass and we just want to get you through it as safely as possible.”

GB Power unveils ELBOW CAY VALUATIONS DROP 50% POST-DORIAN coronavirus plans GRAND Bahama Power Company yesterday said it has initiated measures to both prevent the spread of the coronavirus and provide customers with some relief from the economic fall-out. To help safeguard the health and well-being of employees, contractors and customer, the utilty said its corporate office and drive-through payment window will be closed to customers. Bill paymentscan be made online via the company’s website, while automatic payments will continue as normal. GB Power added that it has also temporarily suspended service disconnections for non-payment effective immediately. It said these operational changes will constantly be reviewed, and that the utility will keep customers informed of further changes via social media and other channels. “As with significant weather events such as hurricanes, we have a fully detailed Pandemic Response Plan guiding our decision-making in the best interests of employees and customers,” said

David McGregor, GB Power’s president and chief operating officer. “We have directed all employees not identified with a role in the plan to stay at home. They are encouraged to practice social distancing, which is proving to be effective against the spread of COVID-19 in other regions, and we urge all Grand Bahamians to do the same.” GB Power employees who are identified as having a role in the Pandemic Response Plan have been directed to work from home to the extent possible, using online apps such as Skype and WebEx as tools for communication. “Effective immediately,” Mr McGregor added, “we will focus solely on the requirements for core operations. Our energy team is currently working to develop a shift system for core operations to allow the plant and temporary generation units to continue to provide reliable service to Grand Bahama. “Line crews will be called in as needed for power outages, and our customer service team will be available to respond to queries as normal.”

AN ELBOW Cay-based realtor has voiced optimism that the island’s property prices will rebound despite having fallen by about 50 percent compared to preDorian levels. Paul Thompson, an advisor to Engel & Volkers, argued that the tax breaks offered by the government’s post-Dorian Special Economic Recovery Zones meant it was a good time to purchase real estate on the island before values appreciated once again. “Power alone is going to boost the values on the island,” he said. “The Hope Town Harbour Lodge and Sea Spray Inn, which are two of the landmark properties, were virtually destroyed and both will be rebuilt at a higher standard than they were before. The Harbour Lodge is currently on the market and may be the most well-known commercial property on the island. The interest is quite high.” As a measure of where Elbow Cay’s real estate market currently stands, one of Mr Thompson’s current listings, KJ’s Landing, had originally been priced at $850,000 and is

THE ROYAL Bank of Canada’s mobile branch in Marsh Harbour. now at $485,000. “Many people removed their listings temporarily until the island is rebuilt,”he added. “There are currently 13 homes only on the MLS (Multiple Listing System). Owners are confident that the island will rebound quickly so many have not reduced their prices. There are definitely bargain hunters looking right now for specific deals.” Mr Thompson said the island’s vacation rental market should show signs of a major rebound come November 2020. “Debris throughout the Cay is mostly cleared up, 90 percent of the roads and verges are cleared,” he added. “The island is green again from the rain, which makes it all look much more inviting. I am very positive that things are looking better. “The overhead electrical lines have been restored, and next they will install transformers then go from home to home connecting to the grid with the hope that full power will be back on in a month or two. “Even though the resident population is

ST James Church and Sunday School. significantly reduced we have contractors from the Abaco mainland, Nassau and Spanish Wells coming to build so there should be no lack of quality in the rebuild efforts,” Mr Thompson continued. “We do have visitors on the island staying at Abaco Inn and a handful of small rental cottages. Golf cart companies are open and one boat rental company. Most of the folks want to come and help with our rebuilding efforts.” The Elbow Cay hardware store is open from 8am to 12pm, six days per week. The Abaco Inn and On da Beach are open, while Firefly is scheduled to open later this month.

Three grocery stores have reopened as well, and about half the island’s population has returned. “Many people have been concerned about the restoration of the settlement and the potential loss of the authenticity of the historic town, but I am very happy to share that all historic buildings in the settlement will be restored in the original style including the post office building, which is 160 years old,” Mr Thompson said of Hope Town. “Many of the buildings were a bit dilapidated due to their age, so they will be newer, stronger and still have historic style that Hope Town is so famous for.”

ARDASTRA GARDENS TAKES CORONAVIRUS PRECAUTIONS ARDASTRA Gardens yesterday said it will remain open despite the drop-off in tourist traffic as it implements precautionary measures to counter the coronavirus. “In an effort to keep our staff and the animals healthy and safe, we’ve temporarily suspended all guided tours and animal interactions, including the lorry bird feeding,” said Katherine Solomon, Ardastra Gardens and Wildlife Conservation Centre’s director. “We’re also following global protocols as it relates to personal protective measures – thorough and frequent handwashing

with soap and water, or 60 per cent alcohol-based hand sanitisers. The staff has increased the cleaning of surfaces in high traffic areas, and management is executing a further screening of any guest exhibiting signs of respiratory illness prior to their admission into the gardens.” Gatherings of more than 50 persons that were scheduled to take place at Ardastra have been postponed until further notice. However, guests can still participate in the flamingo show that is held three times a day at 10.30am, 2.15 pm and 4pm. “As we take measures to ensure our long-term

sustainability, we remain committed to delivering an outstanding experience,” said Mrs Solomon. “This is a balancing act, requiring us to prioritise and decide how to allocate our limited resources since the economic implications are staggering. We are keeping calm and assessing the situation on a daily basis to ascertain the best way forward for Ardastra.” More than 200 creatures, representing 50 species, live in the gardens. They are cared for by a 27-strong team. Ardastra Gardens is known for its close encounters with the parading pink flamingos, rainbow lorikeets, peafowl and parrots.

Commission suspends its on-site examinations THE Securities Commission yesterday said it has suspended all “routine” on-site examinations of its capital markets and investment funds licensees in response to the coronavirus epidemic. The financial services regulator, confirming that the suspension was “immediate” and will remain in effect until

April 14, 2020, added that its off-site supervisory activities will continue as it prepares to initiate the “2020 schedule thematic reviews in the coming weeks”. “Details regarding offsite thematic reviews will be advised to registrants and licensees, and they are reminded that the commission’s 2020 examination

priorities have been circulated and are available on [the] website,” the Securities Commission added. While the regulator will continue to operate during normal business hours, the Securities Commission said it will also cease hosting in-person meetings with third parties, including registrants and licensees.

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PROMINENT realtor yesterday described Bay Street’s virtual shut-down as a “lifetime first” as his firm moved to join others in working from home amid the coronavirus pandemic. Mario Carey, principal of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate MCR Group Bahamas, told Tribune Business that the decision to close the company’s office was designed to give staff “a mental destress button” as he marvelled at the site of an empty Bay Street outside of hurricanes and Christmas Day. “Have you ever seen Bay Street shut down other than for a hurricane or Christmas Day? It’s the first time in my lifetime,” he told this newspaper, as the 30-day cruise industry shutdown made an immediate impact on downtown Nassau. “Think about all the heat the cruise ships were getting, and now they’re not coming in it all goes away. It was quite an eye opener.” Royal Caribbean has faced significant criticism in recent weeks over its efforts to lease Crown Land on Paradise Island for its Royal Beach Club destination - a move many observers believe will negatively impact Bay Street and others reliant on the cruise industry for their livelihoods. Mr Carey, meanwhile, said the realtor’s business will not be disrupted by the decision to close its office with effect from yesterday. “We decided to close the office and sort of give people a mental de-stress button,” he explained. “We’re still dealing with clients but staying distant and not standing in front of them, avoiding

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BAY STREET SHUTDOWN BRANDED ‘LIFETIME FIRST’ BY NEIL HARTNELL | TRIBUNE BUSINESS EDITOR NHARTNELL@TRIBUNEMEDIA.NET face-to-face contact. “We said we’ll go through the rest of the week and then revisit and see if we need to rethink. Luckily real estate is an industry where you can work remotely. There have been people who have bought properties by video conference. “We’ve just got to hold our breath that we don’t get a lot of [coronavirus] cases,” Mr Carey added. “I think this is a good wakeup call. A lot of people in general may have got away from good hygiene practices. “We shut the office to give everyone some sense of relief; just to give them peace of mind. Most people come in for appraisals or to pay cheques. We feel we can mitigate our risk and shut down for a while and just maintain things.” Mr Carey’s company, in an e-mailed notification to clients, listed the contact details for all its agents, and said appraisals will

MARIO CAREY continue to be performed and electronically sent to the relevant banks and parties. “As you know, COVID19 has become a health crisis around the world. We are watching as the situation continues to evolve here in The Bahamas. In order to protect our staff, agents and wider community we will be closing our office until further notice,” the firm said. “We are committed to providing an atmosphere that is safe for our customers, staff and agents.

“Our appraisers will continue to complete appraisals and submit electronically to the appropriate banks and customers. Customers can make payments or transfers directly to our company account. Your appraiser will provide you with the banking information upon request.” Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate MCR Group Bahamas was not the only realtor taking such action. Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty also yesterday confirmed that its Nassau office will close from 1pm today “until further notice” as The Bahamas and world step up their response to the coronavirus pandemic. It added that the showing of properties will “cease temporarily for the most part” to protect the health of all parties involved, while all staff will work remotely from home using e-mail, phone, Skype and virtual property tours complete with phones and video. “On behalf of everyone at Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty, our hearts go out to all affected by the coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic,” Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty said. “As we monitor the day-to-day developments around the globe, our company has decided to implement the following responsible steps to do our part to assist with slowing the spread of this terrible virus. “While we don’t know when things will be back to normal, we feel confident that by implementing these steps we can make a difference. We are looking at the bright side of things, and look forward to spending quality time with our families. We are grateful

to live in a place abundant with sunshine and fresh air. Our beaches provide an ideal environment to implement social distancing while enjoying the view. “We look forward to sharing the exciting projects our team is working on over the next few weeks. Please keep in touch and let us know how you are doing and navigating through this challenging time.” Bahamian companies throughout the private sector have been readying their business continuity plans, assessing whether they can operate remotely and to what extent, and ramping up hygiene practices in response to the coronavirus. Delaney Partners, the law firm headed by ex-attorney general, John Delaney, said in a e-mail to clients: “As the COVID-19 situation evolves, should it become necessary our firm is ready to function in a remote electronic environment to the maximum extent possible. “This is achievable because of our existing technology infrastructure, including a state-of-the-art integrated law firm management e-system, electronic communications and conferencing capabilities, and electronic billings and payments systems. “For the protection of clients who may attend our offices and our staff, we have in place heightened protocols for hygiene which include increased use of alcohol-based hand sanitisers, regular cleaning of high-touch areas (such as door handles), and increased procedures for cleaning of the office environment.” Meanwhile, Builders Mall told its clients: “We know that coronavirus

(COVID-19) is top of mind for all Bahamians, and want to assure our customers the situation is the absolute top priority for the Builders Mall team.” Besides providing assurance on hygiene and sanitation practices, it added: “To ensure the products you want are available when you need them, our teams are working closely with our suppliers to restock our shelves as quickly as possible. “All delivery services are running as usual to household, job-site and Family Island customers. If you have concerns about deliveries, we’re here to support you and offer flexibility to reschedule at your convenience.” CBS Bahamas (Commonwealth Building Supplies) said it has postponed upcoming in-store seminars and workshops, along with its Anniversary Sidewalk Sale event as this typically gathers large crowds - upwards of 100 persons - in a confined area. “We’ve relaxed our time-off and sick-pay policies so that our employees don’t exhaust sick, personal or vacation time if they’re directly or indirectly impacted by COVID-19,” the company said. “And, as always, we’re encouraging employees who are sick to stay home. “We’ve seen an increased demand for face masks, hand sanitisers and general cleaning supplies. Our supply chain team is working very hard to replenish these items as quickly as possible, but stock levels of these high-demand items are limited at this time. We will update our customers via social media as we’re able to replenish our inventory levels.”

change in business as a result of the cruise ships, and have not been formally made aware that the dock may shut-down as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.” But Viola Darling, Island Wide’s general manager, told Tribune Business: “Out here was always slow. The coronavirus has not changed anything. We’re still operating at the same business

hours during 8am until 10pm or 11pm, it all depends. So there hasn’t been anything that’s changed out here.” And William Rolle, general manager of the Big Sonny, added: “To be honest it isn’t too much on Potter’s Cay yet like that, but things have been slow for other reasons and not really for the coronavirus. Things have been slow for a while on Potter’s Cay due to the increased police activity and lack of parking, so customers don’t hang up. They don’t stay.” Mr Rolle said his stall has been taking the same precautions about food handling and food safety, and added: “We bought our hand sanitiser, bleach and we do what we really learned in health classes to do. But it isn’t a big difference, and things have been like it always has been right now.”

POTTER’S CAY SUFFERS MIXED VIRUS IMPACT By YOURI KEMP Tribune Business Reporter ykemp@tribunemedia.net

POTTER’S Cay vendors yesterday disclosed that the coronavirus has had a mixed impact on business to-date, with some saying it was “down bad” and others seeing minimal effects. Sandra Ferguson, the Midnight Spot’s general manager, told Tribune Business: “We have staff and we had to put them on three days a week. We had to cut their hours down also, but we haven’t decided to close yet because we have some locals coming around, but no tourists at all. Basically we have locals right now, no tourists at all. “There is nothing you can do. I heard that they are going to get ready to

close down. I heard somebody come around saying that they have already shut down Arawak Cay, and they are getting ready to shut us down.” That, though, has not been confirmed yet. Potter’s Cay vendors met with dock management on Monday, Ms Ferguson confirmed, where they were told “to sanitise everything and take precautions, and that’s about it”. Meanwhile, Kenneth McKenzie, owner of McKenzie’s, said: “We have seen a fall of business starting from Monday and yesterday. It is down bad, but it is early. But compared to what it used to be by about 12pm in the afternoon, we would have about nine orders and by the time of full lunch we would have been busy.” Mr McKenie said he has

BANKS: ‘TOO EARLY’ TO PREDICT COVID-19 HIT FOR BAD LOANS By YOURI KEMP Tribune Business Reporter ykemp@tribunemedia.net THE Clearing Banks Association’s (CBA) chairman yesterday said it was “too early” to predict how the economic fall-out associated with the coronavirus will impact the sector’s nonperforming loans. Lasonya Missick, in an e-mailed response to Tribune Business’ question, said: “Right now it is too early to tell what might happen with non-performing loans. The important thing to remember is that if customers are experiencing financial hardship, resulting from impacts related to COVID-19 or otherwise, they are encouraged to reach out to their bank and speak with a representative to discuss which options might be available to them.” Her comments came as the Association, which represents Royal Bank of Canada, CIBC FirstCaribbean (Bahamas), Scotiabank (Bahamas), Commonwealth Bank, Bank of The Bahamas, Fidelity Bank (Bahamas)

and Citibank released its customer guidelines in a bid to combat the coronavirus spread. The advisory called on Bahamians to reduce their in-branch transactions and instead use digital channels such as online banking and mobile apps, plus debit and credit cards and automated teller machines (ATMs). Telephone banking and call centres represent other points of contact. “In keeping with the public advisories of local health authorities, the standard practices and steps for personal protection are to be observed when accessing banking services, especially if visiting bank branches,” the advisory said. The association also urged customers that if they have to visit a branch to make sure to avoid physical contact with others, and to limit contact with surfaces within the public spaces. The banks are actively working with employees to promote proper hygiene, along with the regular cleaning and disinfecting of commonly-used surfaces and areas in branches.

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POTTERS CAY DOCK not decided whether to layoff staff at this time, and added: “We would have to see how it goes, because all of them have their bills. We may give them one or two days, but we have to look and see how it goes and see what the government does. I understand they have something going on for their agenda today in the Parliament.”

Roosevelt Wright, general manager of the Blue Hole, said: “We had a dramatic drop in business. It’s a scary thing, and it is a worldwide thing, so nobody really wants to interact with anyone like that because you don’t know who has the virus. “Shutting down the dock depends upon the government and what they are saying. I have not seen a big

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Hilton give staff vacation ‘option’ By YOURI KEMP Tribune Business Reporter ykemp@tribunemedia.net THE British Colonial Hilton yesterday confirmed it has given staff the “option” of taking two weeks’ vacation leave as it joins Atlantis in seeking to reduce labour costs amid the coronavirus pandemic. Pablo Casal, the downtown Nassau resort’s general manager, told Tribune Business that staff were not being forced into this choice and had to consult with their respective line managers first before taking it. “It is for whoever wants to take a leave. They can ask and talk to their managers

THE BRITISH COLONIAL HILTON and arrange it. They aren’t forced to take leave; it is optional,” he explained. “This is an ongoing situation and we are monitoring day-by-day.” The British Colonial Hilton’s move came as Atlantis

asked staff to “volunteer” to take two weeks unpaid leave after it revealed that occupancy levels had plunged to 50 percent, as opposed to the high 80 percent to low 90 percent range it normally achieves during

the peak March winter period, as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. The timing and content of Atlantis’ message to its roughly 8,000 staff shows just how drastic, and sudden, the fall-off in booking pace and business levels has been following the various travel bans and other shutdowns coming out of the US in a bid to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. Karen Carey, senior vice-president of human resources for The Bahamas’ largest private sector employer, presented staff with two options - to either take earned vacation days or “volunteer” to take two weeks’ unpaid leave with immediate effect - as the

resort bids to align costs with the unprecedented drop in revenues. “While our efforts continue and we work on this together, it is now essential and important for us to make changes and take further steps to help us all manage through this as situations evolve,” Ms Carey wrote in her letter. “To this end, we are asking team members to take earned vacation days or volunteer to take two weeks’ unpaid leave of absence effective immediately. We encourage you to speak with your manager today and confirm your dates.” Seeking to rally morale, Ms Carey added: “Over the years we have continually

demonstrated our enduring values regarding the safety, satisfaction and well-being of our guests and team members. In the current climate, where COVID-19 is impacting everyone globally, it is no different for us.... “We want you to feel absolutely confident that we are doing our best to shoulder the burden of our operations to secure our future and to lessen the burden that this situation imposes on you. We are all in this together, so let’s continue to be resolute and strong. We remain optimistic that we can count on your support and co-operation at this critical time. We will get through this.”

Bahamas faces 26% GDP ‘Pandemonium’ doubles slash in virus ‘worst case’ water producer’s sales FROM PAGE ONE

“At the extreme, a high-impact scenario of a 75 percent reduction in tourism arrivals over the last three quarters of the year could reduce GDP relative to the pre-crisis baseline expectation by between 11 percent and 26 percent in the case of The Bahamas,” the IDB economists warned. An economic collapse of such magnitude would likely cause mass unemployment, business failures, social dislocation and misery for countless Bahamian families. The extent of the economic damage, though, is somewhat outside this nation’s control given that it largely depends on how quickly major tourist source markets - the US, Canada and Europe - recover and travel resumes. The IDB economists said a shorter pandemic would inevitably reduce the fall-out for The Bahamas. Still, their calculations suggested that The Bahamas could still lose between 3.5 percent to 8.7 percent of its GDP - in a year when it was already projected to be flat or contract due to Hurricane Dorian - in the best case scenario, where tourism was only reduced by 25 percent in a pandemic that lasts three months. These estimates will add to the pressure on the government to unveil an economic stimulus package to prevent the Bahamian economy’s collapse when the House of Assembly meets this morning. With the Central Bank having ruled out an interest rate cut, fiscal measures - in the form of tax cuts and waivers, and/or increased spending - appear the only tools available.

While this would further blow-out a fiscal deficit that has almost increased fivefold to the current $677.5m as a result of Hurricane Dorian, and add to the additional $1.5bn worth of debt projected to be incurred over the next five years, the Minnis administration may have little choice but to follow the US and UK leads and embark on major relief to save the Bahamian economy. The UK government yesterday unveiled a $330bn package of government guaranteed loans to propup struggling businesses impacted by the crisis, while the Trump administration is moving to enact an $850bn stimulus package of its own and put money directly in consumers’ hands. Hotels, as well as restaurants, retailers, tour operators, taxi drivers, straw vendors and their employees, who directly rely on the tourism industry for the livelihoods will be among those in greatest need of any assistance the government can provide, although this will not be on the scale of the US and UK, Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are another area that requires focus. Private sector executives were stunned yesterday by the IDB’s projections for Bahamian GDP, describing them as a “killer” and “scary”. Rick Lowe, an executive with the Nassau Institute think-tank, told Tribune Business: “That’s not stuff I want to hear. We see the dramatic effects of what it is already, and what it can be also.” Robert Myers, the Organisation for Responsible Governance’s principal, said: “Scary thought. We hope it doesn’t get that bad. With

a 75 percent tourism reduction you’re going to have at least $2bn off, so you’re down to $10bn GDP.” Bernard Evans, the National Congress of Trade Unions of The Bahamas (NCTUB) president, added: “Wow. That would be dreadful. I’m hoping those numbers don’t come through to fruition.” Desmond Bannister, minister of works, said increased capital spending by the government on essential public infrastructure projects was “critical” to pick up the slack, and fill the hole, left by the fall-off in tourism as a result of the coronavirus. While emphasising that he could not speak for the Ministry of Finance, Mr Bannister argued that the increased capital works previously announced by the UK government were “a sensible thing to do” when it came to keeping an economy afloat. “I don’t make those calls,” he added. “We make the representations and then see if it fits in the framework. We will wait and see, but we certainly believe increased capital expenditure is critical at a time like this when tourism will inevitably be down. Every country is closing its borders. We believe increased capital expenditure is the answer, and we will see how far we get with that.” Mr Bannister said the coronavirus crisis will not impact post-Dorian reconstruction on Abaco and Grand Bahama, as the necessary multi-million dollar funding had already been approved by Parliament. “We got the funding we were asking for, the funding was provided and we’ll be able to proceed,” he added. “I don’t see any challenges.”

FROM PAGE ONE is to explain to people: ‘Take a breath, we’re doing the best we can right now, we will get all customers supplied as best we can, and just bear with us’. They don’t know what the government is going to do. They see everywhere shutting down. Canada is shutting down its borders, and they are talking about that in Germany, France and Europe. “They’re seeing that across the world, and thinking The Bahamas may shut down as well. I don’t get the sense that’s imminent, but there is a lot of cynicism as there is throughout the world - over what the government is telling us, when it’s telling us, and where it’s telling us.” Mr Knowles added that a warehouse “bursting at the seams” had enabled Aquapure to cope with coronavirus-related demand, and said: “We’ve had some good stock. Usually our busy time is summer. We always start to see an upturn in sales and

the end of March/beginning of April, and May through August our our busiest months. “What we did, fortunately, through our slow time which is usually October through mid-March - I said to the production staff let’s maintain a glut in the warehouse to keep efficiency and so we can keep things running. We don’t want to cut shifts; let’s maintain a high level of output. “We manufactured quite a lot, and we were bursting at the seams in the warehouse. Fortunately, that meant we were able to keep up with demand.” Mr Knowles, though, said he was now “trying to work around other supply avenues” to ensure Aquapure has everything necessary to ride out the coronavirus pandemic after its raw materials “took quite a hit” from the recent panic buying. “I’m not at a critical point now but I like to be proactive,” he added, “as we’re getting twice as much demand as normal.” The Aquapure chief

added that many overseas suppliers appeared to be holding back stock to meet needs in their domestic markets as opposed to exporting product and components overseas, which could impact some Bahamas-based businesses. “This is for the record books,” Mr Knowles told Tribune Business of the current situation. “I’d be lying if I didn’t say that. I don’t think anyone has seen this in recent memory. The only thing this can compare to - there’s a lot of talk about Spanish flu and the plagues of old. “While a lot of people will recover [from the coronavirus], the fear that permeates everything is king right now. We’ll get through it. I’m very hopeful the country, Aquapure as a company, and the Bahamian people will get through this. We’re very resilient when it comes to that. “It’s pretty hectic at Aquapure right now but we’re used to this, which is good. We’ve had a lot of practice, put it that way.”

‘No headroom’ over COVID-19 fiscal stimulus FROM PAGE ONE in rather than leaning further out. There just isn’t any headroom. This thing [the coronavirus] will pass. The government is going to have enough expenses on its own with medical costs. “The Bahamas already has a far more liberal labour policy than the US with sick pay and unemployment benefit. We need to start with what is existing. NIB is going to have to pay. That’s what we pay it for. I don’t see the need for the government to extend themselves any further beyond covering the hospitals and the clinics.” Mr Myers argued that

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The Bahamas’ fiscal priority should be escaping its “very dangerous debt crisis” once the coronavirus pandemic had passed, especially given that interest payments will hit $400m by the 2020-2022 fiscal year. “We just need to keep things as tight as possible and hopefully not have to go into massive borrowing for this as we just don’t have it,” he added. “There’s no more can to kick. We’ve done kicked the can into a deadend cul de sac. Now we’re going to have to turn around and kick our way out of it.” Mr Myers echoed Sir Franklyn Wilson, the Arawak Homes and Sunshine Holdings chairman, in arguing that the government needed to re-purpose expenditure from its existing budget to combat the economic fall-out from the coronavirus crisis as opposed to undertaking more borrowing when it simply did not have the capacity to absorb it. “The writing is on the wall,” Mr Myers told

Tribune Business. “We have to pay for it from existing expenditures. Find cut backs and get it from elsewhere. This is about taking from Peter to pay Paul. The goal is not to get into more deficit spending. “The government has to rob Peter to pay Paul, and find that money elsewhere in its budget and live within its means. Otherwise we’re going to go down in flames. We just can’t keep doing what we’re doing. The rating agencies have put a shot across our bow. We cannot have reduced GDP and more deficit spending, and not think we have to change. We have to smarten up. “We have to look internally, fund funding and be more efficient. The only way this turns is if the government takes efficiency and productivity seriously. It’s very clear to any clear thinking person that the government has to start taking responsibility for its situation. They are the 5,000 pound gorilla in the room.”

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020, PAGE 5

Public Union leader: Wholesalers: Panic ‘All hands on buying ‘through roof’ transport demand deck’ for virus FROM PAGE ONE

FROM PAGE ONE pandemic. There are a lot of questions that people are asking as they face this uncertainty of potential income loss. “While we anticipate that there may be some job interruptions we are also calling on the Government of The Bahamas, that is all the men and women who are in both Houses, to please consider measures for relief as workers in this country cannot afford to be pushed any closer to the poverty line than they are now.” Mr Evans, in an NCTUB

statement, added: “Employers are asked not reduce the work capacity in order to deny the earning power of the worker. To employers, I make this plea. You can control some of the outcomes of this virus. Workplaces can play an essential role in preventing the spread by promoting protection measures to reduce the risk of infection. “We are a resilient people. We may be passive at times ,but when our backs are against the wall we come out fighting. This is no time to lose heart or cause hysteria. Facts and science and, yes, our faith will get us through.

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N O T I C E LTHCON CORPORATION Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 (8) of the International Business Companies Act 2000, notice is hereby given that the above-named Company has been dissolved and struck off the Register pursuant to a Certificate of Dissolution issued by The Registrar General on the 10th day of March, 2020 Dated the 18th day of March A.D., 2020.

KIRVY FERGUSON Liquidator of LITHCON CORPORATION

stores are under stress. Even the Meat Max is under stress.” “Food stores have limited storage space in their back rooms. It’s not a large area they hold stock because the stock goes straight to the shelf. So they depend on weekly deliveries, bi-weekly deliveries. We are trying the best as we can. Some of the larger stores, we will have two deliveries this week.” Mr Smith said cleaning and sanitising products have been “flying out” of the D’Albenas warehouse. “We had an order that just came in last week from the dock and put in stock on Wednesday of last week, and by Friday we had gone through half of that and we are getting very low now. People have been coming in here and buying that up by the case,” he added. There had also been “unprecedented demand” at the wholesaler’s cash sales store, where customers can come in directly to buy cases. “You have Joe citizen and his wife

that comes in and they are lining up outside of our cash sales door and buying things by two or three cases,” Mr Smith added. “People are also saying if we give everything to Mary, and Mary will come to d’Albenas, she will get our items and we will divide it between us. We have an unprecedented demand through our cash sales and just about all of the wholesalers are having to do the same thing. “Yesterday we had to stop people coming into our cash sales at 4pm because it would be the only way we can serve people already in line and be able to close at a reasonable time.” Disclosing further supply chain challenges, Mr Smith said he has had to put toilet tissue on “allocation”. He explained: “For example, if a store comes and asks how many types of a particular toilet tissue do we have in, and I say we have 200 cases, then they would tell me that they want to buy the entire 200 cases. “I would tell them no, but instead I would sell them 20 cases because I am not going

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE

CCMH CORPORATION (In Voluntary Liquidation)

Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Section 138 (4) of the; International Business Companies Act, 2000, CCMH CORPORATION is in Dissolution. The date of commencement of dissolution is the 4th day of February, 2020. Aegis Corporate Services Limited Offices at Old Fort, Building Four, Western Road, P.O. Box SP-63771 Nassau, Bahamas Liquidator

to let one customer take everything that I have because I service all of The Bahamas. So I am going to make sure I have enough to go around to everybody and, if I run out, then I run out, but I am not going to give everything to one store.” Mr Smith added: “Where we have to allocate, we will allocate, and we will make sure everybody has enough to sell. We have shipments coming in and the only problem there is how fast can Tropical Shipping and MSC get shipments out of Miami and into The Bahamas, and then we will get them off of the dock. “Then the other problem is how fast we can put entries though Customs, because there again that is increasing tremendously, and then you know with Click2Clear we had several problems with that. But so far we have had no problems with Click2Clear and everything has been sailing smoothly, and I hope everything keeps going smoothly with Click2Clear so we can get things on the dock, off the dock, in the warehouse, out of the warehouse and into the stores.”

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Mr Moxey said jitney drivers were cleaning and sanitising their vehicles to combat the potential spread of the coronavirus. He added: “We are praying as a nation, and as a country, we can rebound from this as expeditiously as possible. “We want to advise the general public to take all of the necessary precautions and, if you are feeling sick and having flu-like symptoms, you should get tested and we don’t advise you to use public transportation because it is a very enclosed environment. “We would want the busses, as far as possible, to not use air conditioning but to ride with the windows open to allow for fresh air to circulate through the vehicle.”

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 (4) of the International Business Companies Act, (as amended) NOTICE is hereby given that BELLHALL INVESTMENTS LIMITED is in dissolution and the date of commencement of the dissolution is 13th day of March, 2020. Lynn Kelly and Joycelyn Curry LIQUIDATORS c/o EFG Bank & Trust (Bahamas) Ltd West Bay Street and Sea View Drive 3rd Floor, Goodman’s Bay Corporate Centre P. O. Box CB 10956 Nassau, Bahamas

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 (4) of the International Business Companies Act, (as amended) NOTICE is hereby given that ELMLEE INVESTMENTS LIMITED is in dissolution and the date of commencement of the dissolution is 13th day of March, 2020.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 (4) of the International Business Companies Act, (as amended) NOTICE is hereby given that C & D CONSULTING LIMITED is in dissolution and the date of commencement of the dissolution is 13th day of March, 2020.

Lynn Kelly and Joycelyn Curry LIQUIDATORS c/o EFG Bank & Trust (Bahamas) Ltd West Bay Street and Sea View Drive 3rd Floor, Goodman’s Bay Corporate Centre P. O. Box CB 10956 Nassau, Bahamas

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Trump pushes for massive aid from Congress, checks to public WASHINGTON Associated Press IN A massive federal effort yesterday, President Donald Trump asked Congress to speed emergency checks to Americans, enlisted the military for MASH-like hospitals and implored ordinary people — particularly socially active millennials — to do their part by staying home to stop the spread of the coronavirus. His proposed economic package alone could approach $1tn, a rescue initiative not seen since the Great Recession. Trump wants checks sent to the public within two weeks and is urging Congress to pass the eye-popping stimulus package in a matter of days. As analysts warn the country is surely entering a recession, the government is grappling with an enormous political undertaking with echoes of the 2008 financial crisis. At the Capitol, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell vowed the Senate would not adjourn until the work was done. “Obviously, we need to act,” McConnell said. “We’re not leaving town until we have constructed and passed another bill.” But first, McConnell said, the Senate will vote on the House’s $100bn package of sick pay, emergency food and free testing, putting it

US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP back on track for Trump’s signature — despite Republican objections. “Gag, and vote for it anyway,” he advised colleagues. It was a signal of what the GOP leader called the “herculean” task ahead. Senators gathered at an otherwise shut-down Capitol as Americans across the country were implored to heed advice and avoid crowds. Young adults, in particular, are being urged to quit going out because even seemingly healthy people can be spreading the virus that causes the COVID-19 illness. Even so, presidential primary elections unfolded in Florida, Illinois and Arizona. Ohio’s was called off hours before the polls were set to open. After a savage drop at the start of the week, the stock market rose as Trump and aides sketched out elements

of the economic rescue package at a briefing. Economists doubted that would be enough to stop millions of jobs losses, even if in the short term. Bigger than the $700bn 2008 bank bailout or the nearly $800bn 2009 recovery act, the White House proposal aims to provide a massive tax cut for wageearners, $50bn for the airline industry and $250bn for small businesses. Two people familiar with he package described it to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorised to speak publicly. The amount that would be sent out in checks Americans is not yet disclosed. The White House said it liked GOP Sen Mitt Romney’s idea for $1,000 checks, though not necessarily at that sum and not

PUBLIC NOTICE

for wealthier people. “This is a very unique situation,” said Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, exiting a private briefing of Senate Republicans. “We’ve put a proposal on that table that would attract a trillion dollars into the economy.” One GOP leader, Sen. John Thune of South Dakota, told reporters afterward it “could be” up to $1tn. Senate Democrats produced their own $750bn proposal, which includes $400bn to shore up hospitals and other emergency operations in response to the global pandemic and $350bn to bolster the safety net with unemployment checks and other aid to Americans. “The aid has to be workers first,” said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, not what happened in 2008, when the big banks took precedence. Schumer also said it’s time to call out the National Guard to provide security as communities reel from the crisis. The slow-moving Congress is being asked to approve the far-reaching economic rescue as it tries to rise to the occasion of these fast times. A roster of America’s big and small industries — airlines, hotels, retailers and even casinos — lined up for hoped-for aid. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only

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INTENT TO CHANGE NAME BY DEED POLL

The Public is hereby advised that I, DENO ANTONIO MORRIS of Winder Terrace, East Street South, Nassau, Bahamas, intend to change my name to DENO ANTONIO DELANCY. If there are any objections to this change of name by Deed Poll, you may write such objections to the Deputy Chief Passport Officer, P.O. Box N-742, Nassau, Bahamas no later than thirty (30) days after the date of publication of this notice.

The Public is hereby advised that I, SANDRA PATRICIA DE SAMILLAN of 277 Aquamarine Close, Treasure Cove P.O.Box N-7609 Nassau, Bahamas, intend to change my name to SANDRA PATRICIA LANCHIPPA KUON. If there are any objections to this change of name by Deed Poll, you may write such objections to the Deputy Chief Passport Officer, P.O. Box N-742, Nassau, Bahamas no later than thirty (30) days after the date of publication of this notice.

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zero. In the call with Mnuchin, she and Rep Peter DeFazio, D-Ore, chairman of the House Transportation committee, “emphasised that protecting workers’ paychecks and benefits was their top priority, and that immediate action was needed,” said Pelosi spokesman Drew Hammill on Twitter. The debate is sure to revive the sharp divisions over the costly bank bailout and economic recovery of the Obama and Bush eras. Much about the proposed checks is not known, such as whether the amount would vary by the income of the recipient or whether everyone would get the same sum. Mnuchin said “it’s clear we don’t need to send people who make $1m a year checks, OK?” Economists from both parties endorsed mailing checks of at least $1,000 to all American households as the quickest way to offset the sharp slowdown in economic activity. “We need to pay people to stay at home,” said Heidi Shierholz, a senior policy analyst at the Economic Policy Institute, a liberal think-tank. The group predicted that without a huge stimulus package, the US economy could lose three million jobs by this summer. Still, some GOP senators were skeptical about the massive aid on the table. “I’m going to be very leery of doing something like in 2008,” said Indiana Republican Sen. Mike Braun. Angry senators from both parties, who were sent home when McConnell adjourned for the weekend, returned to a changed Washington, as Trump declared a state of emergency, the virus spread and the economy recoiled. House lawmakers passed their bipartisan legislation and won’t be recalled until a new bill is ready. Despite federal guidelines against so many people gathering, senators had no choice but to convene. Legislating cannot be done from home.

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mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. The vast majority of people recover from the new virus. According to the World Health Organization, people with mild illness recover in about two weeks, while those with more severe illness may take three to six weeks to recover. Still, health officials are urging Americans to stay home to prevent an onslaught of cases that could overwhelm hospitals as happened in Italy, among the countries hardest hit. As Congress considered aid, the Pentagon on Tuesday said it would provide five million respirator masks and 2,000 specialised ventilators to federal health authorities. And Medicare was immediately expanding coverage for telemedicine nationwide to help seniors with health problems stay home to avoid infection. More than two dozen Senate Democrats urged Trump to invoke the Korean War-era Defense Production Act to increase production of masks, ventilators and respirators, as well as expand hospital capacity to combat the coronavirus. Federal officials said the administration is working with the Army Corps of Engineers to see about erecting temporary hospitals, as is done in the military, to handle an expected surge of cases. Schumer compared the government response needed to a wartime mobilisation. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who marshaled the earlier package through a bipartisan vote last week, fielded a call from Mnuchin yesterday morning and another from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell in the afternoon, encouraged by the Fed chairman’s perspective that Congress could think big with interest rates at nearly

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NOTICE is hereby given that JUNIVA JOACHIM of Lazaretto Road, Nassau, Bahamas, is applying to the Minister responsible for Nationality and Citizenship, for Registration Naturalization as a citizen of The Bahamas, and that any person who knows any reason why registration/naturalization should not be granted, should send a written and signed statement of the facts within twenty-eight days from the 11th day of March 2020 to the Minister responsible for nationality and Citizenship, P.O. Box N-7147, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas.

NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that MIRIAM ELOISE GREFFIN of Market Street, Nassau, Bahamas, is applying to the Minister responsible for Nationality and Citizenship, for Registration Naturalization as a citizen of The Bahamas, and that any person who knows any reason why registration/naturalization should not be granted, should send a written and signed statement of the facts within twenty-eight days from the 11th day of March 2020 to the Minister responsible for nationality and Citizenship, P.O. Box N-7147, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas.

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NOTICE is hereby given that GARTH ROY STEWART of Crossing Rocks, Abaco, Bahamas is applying to the Minister responsible for Nationality and Citizenship, for Registration Naturalization as a citizen of The Bahamas, and that any person who knows any reason why registration/naturalization should not be granted, should send a written and signed statement of the facts within twenty-eight days from the 18th day of March, 2020 to the Minister responsible for nationality and Citizenship, P.O. Box N-7147, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas.

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test suitability for substantive promotion need not re-apply.

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Requirements for the post: 1. A Bachelor’s Degree; 2. Professional Teaching Qualification from an approved institute;

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3. A minimum of ten (10) years experience as an educator (Trained Teacher and/or School Administrator); 4. A minimum of three (3) years excellent administrative experience as:

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION a) Principal Grade ‘B’ Primary, Scale S4 OR

b) Vice Principal Grade ‘A’ Primary School, Scale S5; and

5. Training in school administration and supervision (Preference will be given to training obtained at the College/University of The Bahamas’ Institute of Educational Leadership).

The successful candidate will be expected to, among other duties, execute the following:

VACANCY FOR PRINCIPAL GRADE “A” SECONDARY SCHOOL, SCALE S1 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION Letters of Interest are invited from suitably qualified Bahamians presently serving in the Public School System to fill the post of Principal, Grade “A” Secondary School, Scale S1, in the Department of Education, Ministry of Education, for the beginning of the 2020/2021 academic year. Please note that this position will not be filled if the anticipated vacancy does not materialize. Persons who were appointed to this post by the Public Service Commission and are acting to test suitability for substantive promotion need not re-apply. Requirements for the post: 1. A Bachelor’s Degree; 2. Professional Teaching Qualification from an approved institute; 3. A minimum of ten (10) years experience as an educator (Trained Teacher and/or School Administrator); 4. A minimum of three (3) years excellent administrative experience as: a) Principal Central Secondary, Scale S3 OR b) Vice Principal Grade ‘A’ Secondary, Scale S4; and 5. Training in school administration and supervision (Preference will be given to training obtained at the College/University of The Bahamas’ Institute of Educational Leadership).

•

Assume professional and administrative leadership of the school, with particular emphasis on promoting and supervising activities;

•

Be responsible for implementing and managing the policies, regulations and procedures of the Ministry of Education, to ensure a safe, child-centred learning environment;

•

Work collaboratively to maintain effective school/community relationships;

•

Have excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills and the ability to motivate staff;

•

Have extensive experience in scheduling, programme development and evaluation procedures;

The successful candidate should also be prepared to work on a Family Island for a tour of duty (minimum of three [3] years). Specific duties of the post include: •

Leading the development, implementation and evaluation of all school programmes and activities;

•

Providing and supervising an effective discipline system;

•

Communicating with the Superintendent regularly about the needs, successes and general operation of the school;

•

Establishing and promoting high standards and expectations for all staff and students, for academic performance and responsible behaviour;

•

Supervising instructional programmes of the school, ensuring that they address students’ needs, interests and skill levels;

•

Overseeing financial and personnel management, procurement and distribution of resource materials and the maintenance of healthy and safe facilities; and

•

Completing any other duties that may be assigned by appropriate education officials.

The salary of the post is in Scale S2 - $39, 800 x $700 – $51, 700 per annum (July 2016 Salary Scales) Documents that must be submitted are:

The successful candidate will be expected to, among other duties, execute the following: Assume professional and administrative leadership of the school, with particular emphasis on promoting and supervising activities;

•

A Letter of Interest signed by the applicant indicating the specific post, scale and island for which he/she wishes to be considered;

ii.

A completed and signed Applicant’s Information Form;

iii.

A recent passport-sized photograph attached to the Applicant’s Information Form;

iv.

Certified copies of all academic and professional documents (see Requirements for the post); and

A copy of the letter confirming that the applicant was appointed to a substantive administrative post.

•

Be responsible for implementing and managing the policies, regulations and procedures of the Ministry of Education, to ensure a safe, child-centred learning environment;

•

Work collaboratively to maintain effective school/community relationships;

•

Have excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills and the ability to motivate staff; and

•

Have extensive experience in scheduling, programme development and evaluation procedures.

Applicants are advised that it is their responsibility to provide certified proof of all relevant academic and professional qualifications and school experience.

The successful candidate should also be prepared to work on a Family Island for a tour of duty (minimum of three [3] years).

Applicants must submit Letters of Interest and supporting documents, as listed above, through their Supervisor, so that they are stamped and dated in the Office of the Director, Department of Education, not later than the 9th April, 2020.

Specific duties of the post include: •

Leading the development, implementation and evaluation of all school programmes and activities;

•

Providing and supervising an effective discipline system;

•

Communicating with the Superintendent regularly about the needs, successes and general operation of the school;

•

Establishing and promoting high standards and expectations for all staff and students, for academic performance and responsible behaviour;

•

Supervising instructional programmes of the school, ensuring that they address students’ needs, interests and skill levels;

•

Overseeing financial and personnel management, procurement and distribution of resource materials and the maintenance of healthy and safe facilities; and

•

Completing any other related duties that may be assigned by appropriate education officials.

The salary of the post is in Scale S1 - $41, 800 x 700 – $53, 700 per annum (July 2016 Salary Scales) Documents that must be submitted are: i.

A Letter of Interest signed by the applicant indicating the specific post, scale and island for which he/she wishes to be considered;

ii.

A completed and signed Applicant’s Information Form;

iii.

A recent passport-sized photograph attached to the Applicant’s Information Form;

iv.

Certified copies of all academic and professional documents (see Requirements for the post); and

A copy of the letter confirming that the applicant was appointed to a substantive administrative post.

APPLICATIONS TENDERED AFTER THE STIPULATED DEADLINE AND WITHOUT THE REQUISITE DOCUMENTS ARE DEEMED INCOMPLETE AND UNACCEPTABLE.

Secretary Public Service Commission

VACANCY FOR PRINCIPAL GRADE “B” PRIMARY SCHOOL, SCALE S4 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION Letters of Interest are invited from suitably qualified Bahamians presently serving in the Public School System to fill the post of Principal, Grade “B” Primary School, Scale S4, in the Department of Education, Ministry of Education, for the beginning of the 2020/2021 academic year. Please note that this position will not be filled if the anticipated vacancy does not materialize. Persons who were appointed to this post by the Public Service Commission and are acting to test suitability for substantive promotion need not re-apply. Requirements for the post: 1. A Bachelor’s Degree; 2. Professional Teaching Qualification from an approved institute; 3. A minimum of ten (10) years experience as an educator (Trained Teacher and/or School Administrator);

Applicants are advised that it is their responsibility to provide certified proof of all relevant academic and professional qualifications and school experience.

4. A minimum of three (3) years excellent administrative experience as: a) Vice Principal Grade ‘A’ Primary, Scale S5;

OR b) Vice Principal Grade ‘B’ Primary School, Scale S6; and 5. Training in school administration and supervision (Preference will be given to training obtained at the College/University of The Bahamas’ Institute of Educational Leadership).

APPLICATIONS TENDERED AFTER THE STIPULATED DEADLINE AND WITHOUT THE REQUISITE DOCUMENTS ARE DEEMED INCOMPLETE AND UNACCEPTABLE.

The successful candidate will be expected to, among other duties, execute the following: Secretary Public Service Commission

•

Assume professional and administrative leadership of the school, with particular emphasis on promoting and supervising activities;

•

Be responsible for implementing and managing the policies, regulations and procedures of the Ministry of Education, to ensure a safe, child-centred learning environment;

VACANCY FOR PRINCIPAL GRADE “A” PRIMARY SCHOOL, SCALE S2 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

•

Work collaboratively to maintain effective school/community relationships;

•

Have excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills and the ability to motivate staff;

Letters of Interest are invited from suitably qualified Bahamians presently serving in the Public School System to fill the post of Principal, Grade “A” Primary School, Scale S2, in the Department of Education, Ministry of Education, for the beginning of the 2020/2021 academic year.

•

Have extensive experience in scheduling, programme development and evaluation procedures;

The successful candidate should also be prepared to work on a Family Island for a tour of duty (minimum of three [3] years).

Please note that this position will not be filled if the anticipated vacancy does not materialize.

Specific duties of the post include:

Persons who were appointed to this post by the Public Service Commission and are acting to test suitability for substantive promotion need not re-apply. Requirements for the post: 1. A Bachelor’s Degree; 2. Professional Teaching Qualification from an approved institute; 3. A minimum of ten (10) years experience as an educator (Trained Teacher and/or School Administrator); 4. A minimum of three (3) years excellent administrative experience as: a) Principal Grade ‘B’ Primary, Scale S4

•

Leading the development, implementation and evaluation of all school programmes and activities;

•

Providing and supervising an effective discipline system;

•

Communicating with the Superintendent regularly about the needs, successes and general operation of the school;

•

Establishing and promoting high standards and expectations for all staff and students, for academic performance and responsible behaviour;

•

Supervising instructional programmes of the school, ensuring that they address students’ needs, interests and skill levels;

•

Overseeing financial and personnel management, procurement and distribution of resource materials and the maintenance of healthy and safe facilities; and

•

Completing any other duties that may be assigned by appropriate education officials.

OR b) Vice Principal Grade ‘A’ Primary School, Scale S5; and 5. Training in school administration and supervision (Preference will be given to training obtained at the College/University of The Bahamas’ Institute of Educational Leadership). The successful candidate will be expected to, among other duties, execute the following: •

Assume professional and administrative leadership of the school, with particular emphasis on promoting and supervising activities;

•

Be responsible for implementing and managing the policies, regulations and procedures of the Ministry of Education, to ensure a safe, child-centred learning environment;

•

Work collaboratively to maintain effective school/community relationships;

•

Have excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills and the ability to

The salary of the post is in Scale S4 - $37, 800 x $700 – $49, 000 per annum (July 2016 Salary Scales) Documents that must be submitted are: i.

A Letter of Interest signed by the applicant indicating the specific post, scale and island for which he/she wishes to be considered;

ii.

A completed and signed Applicant’s Information Form;

iii.

A recent passport-sized photograph attached to the Applicant’s Information Form;

iv.

Certified copies of all academic and professional documents (see Requirements for the post); and

A copy of the letter confirming that the applicant was appointed to a substantive

obtained at the College/University of The Bahamas’ Institute of Educational Leadership). Wednesday, March 18, 2020,

THE TRIBUNE Documents that must be submitted are:

The successful candidate will be expected to, among other duties, execute the following:

A Letter of Interest signed by the applicant indicating the specific post, scale and island for which he/she wishes to be considered;

ii.

A completed and signed Applicant’s Information Form;

•

Assist the Principal in all aspects of instructional and administrative leadership;

iii.

A recent passport-sized photograph attached to the Applicant’s Information Form;

•

Be committed to the philosophy of education;

iv.

Certified copies of all academic and professional documents (see Requirements for the post); and

•

Possess excellent leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills;

A copy of the letter confirming that the applicant was appointed to a substantive administrative post.

•

Be knowledgeable about and capable of utilising current trends and techniques which contribute to student development; and

•

Be a team player.

Applicants are advised that it is their responsibility to provide certified proof of all relevant academic and professional qualifications and school experience. Applicants must submit Letters of Interest and supporting documents, as listed above, through their Supervisor, so that they are stamped and dated in the Office of the Director, Department of Education, not later than the 9th April, 2020. APPLICATIONS TENDERED AFTER THE STIPULATED DEADLINE AND WITHOUT THE REQUISITE DOCUMENTS ARE DEEMED INCOMPLETE AND UNACCEPTABLE.

Secretary Public Service Commission

VACANCY FOR VICE PRINCIPAL GRADE “A” SECONDARY SCHOOL, SCALE S4 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION Letters of Interest are invited from suitably qualified Bahamians presently serving in the Public School System to fill the post of Vice Principal, Grade “A” Secondary School, Scale S4, in the Department of Education, Ministry of Education, for the beginning of the 2020/2021 academic year. Please note that this position will not be filled if the anticipated vacancy does not materialize. Persons who were appointed to this post by the Public Service Commission and are acting to test suitability for substantive promotion need not re-apply. Requirements for the post: 1. A Bachelor’s Degree; 2. Professional Teaching Qualification from an approved institute; 3. A minimum of ten (10) years experience as an educator (Trained Teacher and/or School Administrator); 4. A minimum of three (3) years excellent administrative experience as: a) Vice Principal Central Secondary, Scale S6; OR b) Senior Master/Mistress Secondary School, Scale S6; and 5. Training in school administration and supervision (Preference will be given to training obtained at the College/University of The Bahamas’ Institute of Educational Leadership). The successful candidate will be expected to, among other duties, execute the following: •

Assist the principal in all aspects of instructional and administrative leadership;

•

Be committed to the philosophy of education;

•

Possess excellent leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills; and

•

Be knowledgeable about and capable of utilising current trends and techniques which contribute to student development.

The successful candidate should also be prepared to work on a Family Island for a tour of duty (minimum of three [3] years). Specific duties of the post include providing assistance to the Principal in the following areas:

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Organising and supervising schedules;

•

Supervising the implementation of programmes to improve students’ performances / outcomes;

•

Managing student behaviour

•

Supervising curriculum development;

•

Providing clinical supervision of Teachers;

•

Evaluating the performance of support staff;

•

Initiating, promoting and participating in school and community activities; and

•

Completing any other duties that may be assigned by appropriate education officials.

The salary of the post is in Scale S5 - $36, 400 x $700 – $47, 600 per annum (July 2016 Salary Scales) Documents that must be submitted are: i.

A Letter of Interest signed by the applicant indicating the specific post, scale and island for which he/she wishes to be considered;

ii.

A completed and signed Applicant’s Information Form;

iii.

A recent passport-sized photograph attached to the Applicant’s Information Form;

iv.

Certified copies of all academic and professional documents (see Requirements for the post); and

A copy of the letter confirming that the applicant was appointed to a substantive administrative post.

Secretary Public Service Commission

VACANCY FOR PRINCIPAL GRADE “C” PRIMARY SCHOOL, SCALE S6 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION Letters of Interest are invited from suitably qualified Bahamians presently serving in the Public School System to fill the post of Principal, Grade “C” Primary School, Scale S6, in the Department of Education, Ministry of Education, for the beginning of the 2020/2021 academic year.

•

Organising and supervising schedules;

•

Supervising the implementation of programmes to improve students’ performances / outcomes;

•

Supervising curriculum development;

•

Providing clinical supervision of teachers;

•

Evaluating the performance of support staff;

•

Promoting academic and professional development of staff;

•

Assisting with budgetary planning and resource allocation;

3. A minimum of ten (10) years experience as an educator (Trained Teacher and/or School Administrator);

•

Scheduling internal and external examinations;

4. A minimum of three (3) years excellent administrative experience as:

•

Promoting and coordinating special programmes; and

•

Completing any other duties that may be assigned by appropriate education officials.

Please note that this position will not be filled if the anticipated vacancy does not materialize. Persons who were appointed to this post by the Public Service Commission and are acting to test suitability for substantive promotion need not re-apply. Requirements for the post: 1. A Bachelor’s Degree; 2. Professional Teaching Qualification from an approved institute;

a) Principal Grade ‘D’ Primary School, Scale S9; OR b) Vice Principal Grade ‘C’ Primary School, Scale S9;

The salary of the post is in Scale S4 - $37, 800 x $700 – $49, 000 per annum (July 2016 Salary Scales)

OR c) Senior Master/Mistress Primary School, Scale S9; and

Documents that must be submitted are: i.

A Letter of Interest signed by the applicant indicating the specific post, scale and island for which he/she wishes to be considered;

ii.

A completed and signed Applicant’s Information Form;

iii.

A recent passport-sized photograph attached to the Applicant’s Information Form;

iv.

Certified copies of all academic and professional documents (see Requirements for the post); and

A copy of the letter confirming that the applicant was appointed to a substantive administrative post.

5. Training in school administration and supervision (Preference will be given to training obtained at the College/University of The Bahamas’ Institute of Educational Leadership). The successful candidate will be expected to, among other duties, execute the following: •

Assume professional and administrative leadership of the school, with particular emphasis on promoting and supervising activities;

•

Be responsible for implementing and managing the policies, regulations and procedures of the Ministry of Education, to ensure a safe, child-centred learning environment;

•

Work collaboratively to maintain effective school/community relationships;

Applicants are advised that it is their responsibility to provide certified proof of all relevant academic and professional qualifications and school experience.

•

Have excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills and the ability to motivate staff;

•

Have extensive experience in scheduling, programme development and evaluation procedures;

APPLICATIONS TENDERED AFTER THE STIPULATED DEADLINE AND WITHOUT THE REQUISITE DOCUMENTS ARE DEEMED INCOMPLETE AND UNACCEPTABLE.

The successful candidate should also be prepared to work on a Family Island for a tour of duty (minimum of three [3] years). Specific duties of the post include: •

Leading the development, implementation and evaluation of all school programmes and activities;

•

Providing and supervising an effective discipline system;

•

Communicating with the Superintendent regularly about the needs, successes and general operation of the school;

•

Establishing and promoting high standards and expectations for all staff and students, for academic performance and responsible behaviour;

VACANCY FOR VICE PRINCIPAL GRADE “A” PRIMARY SCHOOL, SCALE S5 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

•

Supervising instructional programmes of the school, ensuring that they address students’ needs, interests and skill levels;

•

Overseeing financial and personnel management, procurement and distribution of resource materials and the maintenance of healthy and safe facilities; and

Letters of Interest are invited from suitably qualified Bahamians presently serving in the Public School System to fill the post of Vice Principal, Grade “A” Primary School, Scale S5, in the Department of Education, Ministry of Education, for the beginning of the 2020/2021 academic year.

•

Completing any other duties that may be assigned by appropriate education officials.

Secretary Public Service Commission

Please note that this position will not be filled if the anticipated vacancy does not materialize.

The salary of the post is in Scale S6 - $35, 700 x $700 – $46, 900 per annum (July 2016 Salary Scales) Documents that must be submitted are:

Persons who were appointed to this post by the Public Service Commission and are acting to test suitability for substantive promotion need not re-apply.

A Letter of Interest signed by the applicant indicating the specific post, scale and island for which he/she wishes to be considered;

ii.

A completed and signed Applicant’s Information Form;

Requirements for the post:

iii.

A recent passport-sized photograph attached to the Applicant’s Information Form;

iv.

Certified copies of all academic and professional documents (see Requirements for the post); and

A copy of the letter confirming that the applicant was appointed to a substantive administrative post.

1. A Bachelor’s Degree; 2. Professional Teaching Qualification from an approved institute; 3. A minimum of ten (10) years experience as an educator (Trained Teacher and/or School Administrator); 4. A minimum of three (3) years excellent administrative experience as: a) Principal Grade ‘C’ or Vice Principal Grade ‘B’ Primary School, Scale S6; OR b) Senior Master/Mistress Primary School, Scale S9; and 5. Training in school administration and supervision (Preference will be given to training obtained at the College/University of The Bahamas’ Institute of Educational Leadership).

The successful candidate will be expected to, among other duties, execute the following: •

Assist the Principal in all aspects of instructional and administrative leadership;

•

Be committed to the philosophy of education;

•

Possess excellent leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills;

•

Be knowledgeable about and capable of utilising current trends and techniques which contribute to student development; and

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•

Coordinating special activities

•

Assisting with the scheduling of internal and external examinations; and

•

Completing any other duties that may be assigned by appropriate education officials.

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The salary of the post is in Scale S6 - $35, 700 x $700 – $46, 900 per annum (July 2016 Salary Scales)

VACANCY FOR SENIOR MASTER/MISTRESS SECONDARY SCHOOL, SCALE S6 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

Documents that must be submitted are:

Letters of Interest are invited from suitably qualified Bahamians presently serving in the Public School System to fill the post of Senior Master/Mistress Secondary School, Scale S6, in the Department of Education, Ministry of Education, for the beginning of the 2020/2021 academic year.

A Letter of Interest signed by the applicant indicating the specific post, scale and island for which he/she wishes to be considered;

ii.

A completed and signed Applicant’s Information Form;

iii.

A recent passport-sized photograph attached to the Applicant’s Information Form;

iv.

Certified copies of all academic and professional documents (see Requirements for the post); and

A copy of the letter confirming that the applicant was appointed to a substantive administrative post.

Applicants are advised that it is their responsibility to provide certified proof of all relevant academic and professional qualifications and school experience.

Requirements for the post:

APPLICATIONS TENDERED AFTER THE STIPULATED DEADLINE AND WITHOUT THE REQUISITE DOCUMENTS ARE DEEMED INCOMPLETE AND UNACCEPTABLE.

4. A minimum of two (2) years experience as a Senior Assistant, Subject Coordinator or Principal-Teacher. The successful candidate will be expected to, among other duties, execute the following: •

Assist the school’s administrative team in instructional and administrative leadership;

•

Possess excellent leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills; and

•

Be knowledgeable about and capable of utilising current trends and techniques which contribute to student development.

Assisting with designing, developing and supervising the implementation of programmes to improve students’ performances/outcomes;

•

Assisting with supervising curriculum development;

•

Assisting with managing student behaviour;

•

Assisting with the clinical supervision of Teachers;

•

Assisting with evaluating the performance of teaching and support staff;

•

Coordinating special activities

•

Assisting with the scheduling of internal and external examinations; and

•

Completing any other duties that may be assigned by appropriate education officials.

Secretary Public Service Commission

VACANCY FOR PRINCIPAL GRADE “D” PRIMARY SCHOOL, SCALE S9 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION Letters of Interest are invited from suitably qualified Bahamians presently serving in the Public School System to fill the post of Principal, Grade “D” Primary School, Scale S9, in the Department of Education, Ministry of Education, for the beginning of the 2020/2021 academic year. Please note that this position will not be filled if the anticipated vacancy does not materialize. Persons who were appointed to this post by the Public Service Commission and are acting to test suitability for substantive promotion need not re-apply. Requirements for the post: 1. A Bachelor’s Degree; 2. Professional Teaching Qualification from an approved institute; 3. A minimum of ten (10) years experience as an educator (Trained Teacher and/or School Administrator);

The salary of the post is in Scale S6 - $35, 700 x $700 – $46, 900 per annum (July 2016 Salary Scales)

4. A minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience as a Team Leader/Grade Level Head, Senior Assistant or Principal-Teacher; and

Documents that must be submitted are:

5. Training in school administration and supervision (Preference will be given to training obtained at the College/University of The Bahamas’ Institute of Educational Leadership).

A Letter of Interest signed by the applicant indicating the specific post, scale and island for which he/she wishes to be considered;

ii.

A completed and signed Applicant’s Information Form;

iii.

A recent passport-sized photograph attached to the Applicant’s Information Form;

iv. v.

The successful candidate will be expected to, among other duties, execute the following: •

Certified copies of all academic and professional documents (see Requirements for the post); and

Assume professional and administrative leadership of the school, with particular emphasis on promoting and supervising activities;

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A copy of the letter confirming that the applicant was appointed to a substantive administrative post.

Be responsible for implementing and managing the policies, regulations and procedures of the Ministry of Education, to ensure a safe, child-centred learning environment;

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Work collaboratively to maintain effective school/community relationships;

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Have excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills and the ability to motivate staff;

Have extensive experience in scheduling, programme development and evaluation procedures; The successful candidate should also be prepared to work on a Family Island for a tour of duty (minimum of three [3] years).

APPLICATIONS TENDERED AFTER THE STIPULATED DEADLINE AND WITHOUT THE REQUISITE DOCUMENTS ARE DEEMED INCOMPLETE AND UNACCEPTABLE.

Specific duties of the post include:

Secretary Public Service Commission

VACANCY FOR VICE PRINCIPAL GRADE “B” PRIMARY SCHOOL, SCALE S6 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION Letters of Interest are invited from suitably qualified Bahamians presently serving in the Public School System to fill the post of Vice Principal, Grade “B” Primary School, Scale S6, in the Department of Education, Ministry of Education, for the beginning of the 2020/2021 academic year. Please note that this position will not be filled if the anticipated vacancy does not materialize.

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Leading the development, implementation and evaluation of all school programmes and activities;

•

Providing and supervising an effective discipline system;

•

Communicating with the Superintendent regularly about the needs, successes and general operation of the school;

•

Establishing and promoting high standards and expectations for all staff and students, for academic performance and responsible behaviour;

•

Supervising instructional programmes of the school, ensuring that they address students’ needs, interests and skill levels;

•

Overseeing financial and personnel management, procurement and distribution of resource materials and the maintenance of healthy and safe facilities; and

•

Completing any other duties that may be assigned by appropriate education officials.

The salary of the post is in Scale S9 - $31, 300 x $700 – $41, 800 per annum (July 2016 Salary Scales) Documents that must be submitted are:

A Letter of Interest signed by the applicant indicating the specific post, scale and island for which he/she wishes to be considered;

ii.

A completed and signed Applicant’s Information Form;

iii.

A recent passport-sized photograph attached to the Applicant’s Information Form;

iv.

Certified copies of all academic and professional documents (see Requirements for the post); and

A copy of the letter confirming that the applicant was appointed to a substantive administrative post.

Assist the Principal in all aspects of instructional and administrative leadership;

•

Be committed to the philosophy of education;

•

Possess excellent leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills; and

•

Be knowledgeable about and capable of utilising current trends and techniques which contribute to student development.

Secretary Public Service Commission

VACANCY FOR VICE PRINCIPAL GRADE “C” PRIMARY SCHOOL, SCALE S9 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION Letters of Interest are invited from suitably qualified Bahamians presently serving in the Public School System to fill the post of Vice Principal, Grade “C” Primary School, Scale S9, in the Department of Education, Ministry of Education, for the beginning of the 2020/2021 academic year.

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Organising and supervising schedules;

•

Designing, developing and supervising the implementation of programmes to improve students’ performances / outcomes;

•

Supervising curriculum development;

•

Managing student behaviour;

•

Providing assistance and guidance to Levels I and II Administrators;

•

Providing clinical supervision of Teachers;

1. A Bachelor’s Degree;

•

Evaluating the performance of support staff;

2. Professional Teaching Qualification from an approved institute;

3. A minimum of ten (10) years experience as an educator (Trained Teacher and/or School Administrator); and

• Assisting the Principal with budgetary planning and resource allocation • Coordinating special activities

4. A minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience as a Team Leader or PrincipalTeacher.

• Assisting with the scheduling of internal and external examinations; and • Completing any other duties that may be assigned by appropriate education officials.

The successful candidate will be expected to, among other duties, execute the following:

The salary of the post is in Scale S6 - $35, 700 x $700 – $46, 900 per annum (July 2016 Salary Scales)

•

Assist the Principal in all aspects of instructional and administrative leadership;

•

Be committed to the philosophy of education;

Documents that must be submitted are:

•

Possess excellent leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills; and

•

Be knowledgeable about and capable of utilising current trends and techniques which contribute to student development.

A Letter of Interest signed by the applicant indicating the specific post, scale and

4. A minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience as a Team Leader or Principal-

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THE TRIBUNE Teacher.

The successful candidate will be expected to, among other duties, execute the following: •

Assist the Principal in all aspects of instructional and administrative leadership;

•

Be committed to the philosophy of education;

•

Possess excellent leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills; and

•

Be knowledgeable about and capable of utilising current trends and techniques which contribute to student development.

The successful candidate should also be prepared to work on a Family Island for a tour of duty (minimum of three [3] years).

Letters of Interest are invited from suitably qualified Bahamians presently serving in the Public School System to fill the post of Education Officer (Language Arts – Primary, New Providence), Scale SED6, in the Department of Education, Ministry of Education, for the beginning of the 2020/2021 academic year.

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Please note that this position will not be filled if the anticipated vacancy does not materialize. Persons who were appointed to this post and are acting to test suitability for substantive promotion need not re-apply. Requirement for the post: 1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Education, English Language or English Literature;

Specific duties of the post include providing assistance to the Principal in the following areas: •

Organising and supervising schedules;

• •

Designing, developing and supervising the implementation of programmes to improve students’ performances / outcomes; Supervising curriculum development;

•

Managing student behaviour;

•

Providing assistance and guidance to Levels I and II Administrators;

•

Providing clinical supervision of Teachers;

•

Evaluating the performance of support staff;

•

Assisting the Principal with budgetary planning and resource allocation

•

Coordinating special activities

•

Assisting with the scheduling of internal and external examinations; and

•

Completing any other duties that may be assigned by appropriate education officials.

The salary of the post is in Scale S9 - $31, 300 x $700 – $41, 800 per annum (July 2016 Salary Scales) Documents that must be submitted are:

2. Professional Teaching Qualification from an approved institute; 3. A minimum of ten (10) years experience as an educator (Trained Teacher and/or School Administrator); and 4. A minimum of five years supervisory experience as a Team Leader or PrincipalTeacher. The successful candidate will be expected to, among other duties, execute the following: •

Supervise the design and/or revision of curriculum documents in the subject area.

•

Initiate, plan, develop and implement programmes of study to deliver quality education in the subject area.

•

Have a high level of administrative competence, interpersonal, organizational, writing and oral skills and be a strong team motivator.

•

Be committed to improving the quality of education, evaluating students’ progress and creating a conducive learning environment in district schools.

Specific duties of the post include: •

Designing and/or revising curriculum documents in the subject area;

•

Ensuring implementation of all Ministry/Department of Education approved curricula, including mandated programmes and assessment procedures;

A Letter of Interest signed by the applicant indicating the specific post, scale and island for which he/she wishes to be considered;

•

Facilitating and conducting professional development activities for Primary School generalist teachers;

•

Monitoring and advising on teachers’ delivery of curriculum content and skills and students’ performances;

ii.

A completed and signed Applicant’s Information Form;

iii.

A recent passport-sized photograph attached to the Applicant’s Information Form;

iv.

Certified copies of all academic and professional documents (see Requirements for the post); and

•

Coordinating the production and selection of indigenous and curriculum-based instructional materials for the subject area;

A copy of the letter confirming that the applicant was appointed to a substantive administrative post.

•

Producing monthly, quarterly and annual reports, including budget submissions, as mandated by supervisors in the Department of Education;

•

Liaising with District Superintendents and School Administrators on recruitment and deployment of staff;

•

Ensuring that tuition materials are requisitioned and distributed to schools at the beginning of each school year;

•

Liaising with the University of The Bahamas on pre-service training programmes in the subject area;

•

Collaborating with Officers in the Department of Education, responsible for the delivery of other levels and forms of education;

•

Conducting and sharing research on current trends in education, both subject-specific and general; and

•

Completing any other duties that may be assigned by appropriate education officials.

Secretary Public Service Commission

VACANCY FOR SENIOR MASTER/MISTRESS PRIMARY SCHOOL, SCALE S9 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION Letters of Interest are invited from suitably qualified Bahamians presently serving in the Public School System to fill the post of Senior Master/Mistress Primary School, Scale S9, in the Department of Education, Ministry of Education, for the beginning of the 2020/2021 academic year.

The salary of the post is in Scale SED6 - $35, 400 x $700 – $45, 900 per annum (July 2016 Salary Scales) Documents that must be submitted are:

Requirements for the post: 1. A Bachelor’s Degree; 2. Professional Teaching Qualification from an approved institute;

A Letter of Interest signed by the applicant indicating the specific post, scale and island for which he/she wishes to be considered;

ii.

A completed and signed Applicant’s Information Form;

iii.

A recent passport-sized photograph attached to the Applicant’s Information Form;

iv.

Certified copies of all academic and professional documents (see Requirements for the post); and

A copy of the letter confirming that the applicant was appointed to a substantive administrative post.

3. A minimum of ten (10) years experience as an educator (Trained Teacher and/or School Administrator); and 4. A minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience as a Team Leader or PrincipalTeacher. The successful candidate will be expected to, among other duties, execute the following: •

Assist the school’s administrative team in instructional and administrative leadership;

•

Possess excellent leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills; and

•

Be knowledgeable about and capable of utilising current trends and techniques which contribute to student development.

Secretary Public Service Commission

VACANCY FOR EDUCATION OFFICER, (PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS, GRAND BAHAMA), SCALE SED6 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION Letters of Interest are invited from suitably qualified Bahamians presently serving in the Public School System to fill the post of Education Officer (Performing and Visual Arts, Grand Bahama), Scale SED6, in the Department of Education, Ministry of Education, for the beginning of the 2020/2021 academic year.

•

Assisting with designing, developing and supervising the implementation of programmes to improve students’ performances/outcomes;

•

Assisting with supervising curriculum development;

Persons who were appointed to this post and are acting to test suitability for substantive promotion need not re-apply.

•

Assisting with the management of student behaviour;

Requirements for the post:

•

Evaluating the performance of teaching and support staff;

1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Performing or Visual Arts;

•

Assisting with the coordination of special activities;

•

Assisting with the scheduling of internal and external examinations; and

2. Professional Teaching Qualification in the area of specialization from an approved institute;

•

Completing any other duties that may be assigned by appropriate education officials.

Please note that this position will not be filled if the anticipated vacancy does not materialize.

3. A minimum of ten (10) years experience as an educator (Trained Teacher and/or School Administrator); and 4. A minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience as a Team Leader, Subject Coordinator, Senior Assistant or Principal-Teacher.

The salary of the post is in Scale S9 - $31, 300 x $700 – $41, 800 per annum (July 2016 Salary Scales) Documents that must be submitted are: i.

A Letter of Interest signed by the applicant indicating the specific post, scale and island for which he/she wishes to be considered;

ii.

A completed and signed Applicant’s Information Form;

iii.

A recent passport-sized photograph attached to the Applicant’s Information Form;

iv.

Certified copies of all academic and professional documents (see Requirements for the post); and

A copy of the letter confirming that the applicant was appointed to a substantive administrative post.

The successful candidate will be expected to, among other duties, execute the following: •

Assist with the design and/or revision of curriculum documents for Primary and High School students;

•

Assist with the planning, development and implementation of programmes of study to deliver quality education;

•

Have a high level of administrative competence, interpersonal, organizational , writing and oral skills and be a strong team motivator; and

•

Be committed to improving the quality of education, evaluating students’ progress and creating a conducive learning environment in district schools.

Specific duties of the post include: •

Assisting with the design and/or revision of curriculum documents in the subject areas;

•

Ensuring that the curricula and instructional programmes in Grand Bahama schools are the same as those in schools in New Providence and the Family Islands; Ensuring implementation of all Ministry/Department of Education approved curricula, including mandated programmes and assessment procedures;

• •

Facilitating and conducting professional development activities for teachers of Music, Dance and Drama;

•

Monitoring and advising on teachers’ delivery of curriculum content and skills and students’ performances;

•

Coordinating the production and selection of indigenous and curriculum-based instructional materials for the subject areas;

•

Producing monthly, quarterly and annual reports, including budget submissions, as mandated by supervisors in the Department of Education;

•

Liaising with District Superintendents and School Administrators on recruitment and deployment of staff;

VACANCY FOR EDUCATION OFFICER (LANGUAGE ARTS – PRIMARY, NEW PROVIDENCE), SCALE SED6 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

•

Ensuring that tuition materials are requisitioned and distributed to schools at the beginning of each school year;

•

Liaising with the University of The Bahamas on pre-service training programmes in the subject areas;

•

Collaborating with Officers in the Department of Education, responsible for the delivery of other levels and forms of education;

•

Conducting and sharing research on current trends in education; and

•

Completing any other duties that may be assigned by appropriate education officials.

APPLICATIONS TENDERED AFTER THE STIPULATED DEADLINE AND WITHOUT THE REQUISITE DOCUMENTS ARE DEEMED INCOMPLETE AND UNACCEPTABLE.

Secretary Public Service Commission

Please note that this position will not be filled if the anticipated vacancy does not materialize. Persons who were appointed to this post and are acting to test suitability for substantive

The salary of the post is in Scale SED6 - $35, 400 x $700 – $45, 900 per annum (July 2016 Salary Scales)

Liaising with the University of The Bahamas on pre-service training programmes in the

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Collaborating with Officers in the Department of Education, responsible for the delivery of other levels and forms of education;

•

Conducting and sharing research on current trends in education; and

•

Completing any other duties that may be assigned by appropriate education officials.

Requirements for the post:

2. Professional Teaching Qualification in the area of specialization from an approved institute;

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3. A minimum of ten (10) years experience as an educator (Trained Teacher and/or School Administrator); and

The salary of the post is in Scale SED6 - $35, 400 x $700 – $45, 900 per annum (July 2016 Salary Scales) Documents that must be submitted are: i.

A Letter of Interest signed by the applicant indicating the specific post, scale and island for which he/she wishes to be considered;

THE TRIBUNE

1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Religious Studies or Health Education or Family Studies;

4. A minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience as a Team Leader, Subject Coordinator, Senior Assistant or Principal-Teacher. The successful candidate will be expected to, among other duties, execute the following: •

Assist with the design and/or revision of curriculum documents for Primary and High School students;

•

Assist with the planning, development and implementation of programmes of study to deliver quality education;

ii.

A completed and signed Applicant’s Information Form;

iii.

A recent passport-sized photograph attached to the Applicant’s Information Form;

iv.

Certified copies of all academic and professional documents (see Requirements for the post); and

•

A copy of the letter confirming that the applicant was appointed to a substantive administrative post.

Have a high level of administrative competence, interpersonal, organizational , writing and oral skills and be a strong team motivator; and

•

Be committed to improving the quality of education, evaluating students’ progress and creating a conducive learning environment in district schools.

Secretary Public Service Commission

VACANCY FOR EDUCATION OFFICER (TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL STUDIES, GRAND BAHAMA), SCALE SED6 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION Letters of Interest are invited from suitably qualified Bahamians presently serving in the Public School System to fill the post of Education Officer (Technical and Vocational Studies, Grand Bahama), Scale SED6, in the Department of Education, Ministry of Education, for the beginning of the 2020/2021 academic year. Please note that this position will not be filled if the anticipated vacancy does not materialize.

Specific duties of the post include: •

Assisting with the design and/or revision of curriculum documents in the subject areas;

•

• •

Facilitating and conducting professional development activities for teachers of Religious Studies and Health and Family Life Education;

•

Monitoring and advising on teachers’ delivery of curriculum content and skills and students’ performances;

•

Coordinating the production and selection of indigenous and curriculum-based instructional materials for the subject areas;

•

Producing monthly, quarterly and annual reports, including budget submissions, as mandated by supervisors in the Department of Education;

•

Liaising with District Superintendents and School Administrators on recruitment and deployment of staff;

•

Ensuring that tuition materials are requisitioned and distributed to schools at the beginning of each school year;

•

Liaising with the University of The Bahamas on pre-service training programmes in the subject areas;

•

Collaborating with Officers in the Department of Education, responsible for the delivery of other levels and forms of education;

•

Conducting and sharing research on current trends in education; and

•

Completing any other duties that may be assigned by appropriate education officials.

Persons who were appointed to this post and are acting to test suitability for substantive promotion need not re-apply.

The salary of the post is in Scale SED6 - $35, 400 x $700 – $45, 900 per annum (July 2016 Salary Scales)

Requirements for the post:

Documents that must be submitted are:

1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Technical or Vocational Studies;

2. Professional Teaching Qualification in the area of specialization from an approved institute;

A Letter of Interest signed by the applicant indicating the specific post, scale and island for which he/she wishes to be considered;

ii.

A completed and signed Applicant’s Information Form;

iii.

A recent passport-sized photograph attached to the Applicant’s Information Form;

iv.

Certified copies of all academic and professional documents (see Requirements for the post); and

A copy of the letter confirming that the applicant was appointed to a substantive administrative post.

3. A minimum of ten (10) years experience as an educator (Trained Teacher or School Administrator); and 4. A minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience as a Team Leader, Subject Coordinator, Senior Assistant or Principal-Teacher. The successful candidate will be expected to, among other duties, execute the following: •

Assist with the design and/or revision of curriculum documents for High School students;

•

Assist with the planning, development and implementation of programmes of study to deliver quality education;

•

Have a high level of administrative competence, interpersonal, organizational , writing and oral skills and be a strong team motivator; and

•

Be committed to improving the quality of education, evaluating students’ progress and creating a conducive learning environment in district schools.

Specific duties of the post include: •

Assisting with the design and/or revision of curriculum documents in the subject areas;

•

Ensuring that the curricula and instructional programmes in Grand Bahama schools are the same as those in schools in New Providence and the Family Islands;

•

Ensuring implementation of all Ministry/Department of Education approved curricula, including mandated programmes and assessment procedures;

•

Facilitating and conducting professional development activities for teachers of Technical and Vocational subjects;

•

Monitoring and advising on teachers’ delivery of curriculum content and skills and students’ performances;

•

Coordinating the production and selection of indigenous and curriculum-based instructional materials for the subject areas;

•

Producing monthly, quarterly and annual reports, including budget submissions, as mandated by supervisors in the Department of Education;

•

Liaising with District Superintendents and School Administrators on recruitment and deployment of staff;

•

Ensuring that tuition materials are requisitioned and distributed to schools at the beginning of each school year;

•

Liaising with the University of The Bahamas on pre-service training programmes in the subject areas;

•

Collaborating with Officers in the Department of Education, responsible for the delivery of other levels and forms of education;

•

Conducting and sharing research on current trends in education; and

•

Completing any other duties that may be assigned by appropriate education officials.

Secretary Public Service Commission

VACANCY FOR EDUCATION OFFICER (SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS, GRAND BAHAMA), SCALE SED6 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION Letters of Interest are invited from suitably qualified Bahamians presently serving in the Public School System to fill the post of Education Officer (Science and Mathematics, Grand Bahama), Scale SED6, in the Department of Education, Ministry of Education, for the beginning of the 2020/2021 academic year. Please note that this position will not be filled if the anticipated vacancy does not materialize. Persons who were appointed to this post and are acting to test suitability for substantive promotion need not re-apply. Requirements for the post: 1. A Bachelor’s Degree in a Science subject or Mathematics; 2. Professional Teaching Qualification in the area of specialization from an approved institute;

The salary of the post is in Scale SED6 - $35, 400 x $700 – $45, 900 per annum (July 2016 Salary Scales)

3. A minimum of ten (10) years experience as an educator (Trained Teacher and/or School Administrator); and

Documents that must be submitted are:

4. A minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience as a Team Leader, Subject Coordinator, Senior Assistant or Principal-Teacher.

A Letter of Interest signed by the applicant indicating the specific post, scale and island for which he/she wishes to be considered;

The successful candidate will be expected to, among other duties, execute the following:

ii.

A completed and signed Applicant’s Information Form;

•

Assist with the design and/or revision of curriculum documents for High School students;

iii.

A recent passport-sized photograph attached to the Applicant’s Information Form;

iv.

Certified copies of all academic and professional documents (see Requirements for the post); and

•

Assist with the planning, development and implementation of programmes of study to deliver quality education;

A copy of the letter confirming that the applicant was appointed to a substantive administrative post.

•

Have a high level of administrative competence, interpersonal, organizational , writing and oral skills and be a strong team motivator; and

•

Be committed to improving the quality of education, evaluating students’ progress and creating a conducive learning environment in district schools.

Applicants are advised that it is their responsibility to provide certified proof of all relevant academic and professional qualifications and school experience.

Specific duties of the post include:

•

Assisting with the design and/or revision of curriculum documents in the subject areas;

•

Ensuring that the curricula and instructional programmes in Grand Bahama schools are the same as those in schools in New Providence and the Family Islands;

APPLICATIONS TENDERED AFTER THE STIPULATED DEADLINE AND WITHOUT THE REQUISITE DOCUMENTS ARE DEEMED INCOMPLETE AND UNACCEPTABLE.

•

Ensuring implementation of all Ministry/Department of Education approved curricula, including mandated programmes and assessment procedures;

•

Facilitating and conducting professional development activities for teachers of Mathematics and/or Science subjects;

•

Monitoring and advising on teachers’ delivery of curriculum content and skills and students’ performances;

•

Coordinating the production and selection of indigenous and curriculum-based instructional materials for the subject areas;

•

Producing monthly, quarterly and annual reports, including budget submissions, as mandated by supervisors in the Department of Education;

•

Liaising with District Superintendents and School Administrators on recruitment and deployment of staff;

•

Ensuring that tuition materials are requisitioned and distributed to schools at the beginning of each school year;

•

Liaising with the University of The Bahamas on pre-service training programmes in the subject areas;

•

Collaborating with Officers in the Department of Education, responsible for the delivery of other levels and forms of education;

•

Conducting and sharing research on current trends in education; and

•

Completing any other duties that may be assigned by appropriate education officials.

Secretary Public Service Commission

VACANCY FOR EDUCATION OFFICER, SCALE SED6 RELIGIOUS STUDIES AND HEALTH AND FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION, (GRAND BAHAMA), DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION Letters of Interest are invited from suitably qualified Bahamians presently serving in the Public School System to fill the post of Education Officer (Religious Studies and Health and Family Life Education, Grand Bahama), Scale SED6, in the Department of Education, Ministry of Education, for the beginning of the 2020/2021 academic year. Please note that this position will not be filled if the anticipated vacancy does not materialize. Persons who were appointed to this post and are acting to test suitability for substantive promotion need not re-apply. Requirements for the post: 1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Religious Studies or Health Education or Family Studies; 2. Professional Teaching Qualification in the area of specialization from an approved institute; 3. A minimum of ten (10) years experience as an educator (Trained Teacher and/or School Administrator); and 4. A minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience as a Team Leader, Subject Coordinator, Senior Assistant or Principal-Teacher.

The salary of the post is in Scale SED6 - $35, 400 x $700 – $45, 900 per annum (July 2016 Salary Scales) Documents that must be submitted are: i.

A Letter of Interest signed by the applicant indicating the specific post, scale and island for which he/she wishes to be considered;

ii.

A completed and signed Applicant’s Information Form;

iii.

A recent passport-sized photograph attached to the Applicant’s Information Form;

iv.

Certified copies of all academic and professional documents (see Requirements for the post); and

A copy of the letter confirming that the applicant was appointed to a substantive

THE TRIBUNE Documents that must be submitted are: i.

A Letter of Interest signed by the applicant indicating the specific post, scale and island for which he/she wishes to be considered;

ii.

A completed and signed Applicant’s Information Form;

iii.

A recent passport-sized photograph attached to the Applicant’s Information Form;

iv.

Certified copies of all academic and professional documents (see Requirements for the post); and

A copy of the letter confirming that the applicant was appointed to a substantive administrative post.

Applicants are advised that it is their responsibility to provide certified proof of all relevant academic and professional qualifications and school experience.

Applicants are advised that it is their responsibility to provide certified March proof of 18, all relevant Wednesday, 2020, academic and professional qualifications and school experience. Applicants must submit Letters of Interest and supporting documents, as listed above, through their Supervisor, so that they are stamped and dated in the Office of the Director, Department of Education, not later than the 9th April, 2020.

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APPLICATIONS TENDERED AFTER THE STIPULATED DEADLINE AND WITHOUT THE REQUISITE DOCUMENTS ARE DEEMED INCOMPLETE AND UNACCEPTABLE.

Secretary Public Service Commission

VACANCY FOR EDUCATION OFFICER (UPPER PRIMARY, GRAND BAHAMA), SCALE SED6 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

APPLICATIONS TENDERED AFTER THE STIPULATED DEADLINE AND WITHOUT THE REQUISITE DOCUMENTS ARE DEEMED INCOMPLETE AND UNACCEPTABLE.

Secretary Public Service Commission

VACANCY FOR EDUCATION OFFICER (SOCIAL STUDIES, GRAND BAHAMA), SCALE SED6 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION Letters of Interest are invited from suitably qualified Bahamians presently serving in the Public School System to fill the post of Education Officer (Social Studies, Grand Bahama), Scale SED6, in the Department of Education, Ministry of Education, for the beginning of the 2020/2021 academic year.

Letters of Interest are invited from suitably qualified Bahamians presently serving in the Public School System to fill the post of Education Officer (Upper Primary – Grand Bahama), Scale SED6, in the Department of Education, Ministry of Education, for the beginning of the 2020/2021 academic year. Please note that this position will not be filled if the anticipated vacancy does not materialize. Persons who were appointed to this post and are acting to test suitability for substantive promotion need not re-apply. Requirements for the post: 1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Education, with specialisation in Primary Education; 2. Professional Teaching Qualification in the area of specialisation from an approved institute; and

Please note that this position will not be filled if the anticipated vacancy does not materialize.

3. A minimum of ten (10) years experience as an educator (Trained Teacher and/or school administrator); and

Persons who were appointed to this post and are acting to test suitability for substantive promotion need not re-apply. Requirements for the post: 1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Studies or History, Geography or a related Social Science; 2. Professional Teaching Qualification in the area of specialization from an approved institute; 3. A minimum of ten (10) years experience as an educator (Trained Teacher and/or School Administrator); and 4. A minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience as a Team Leader, Subject Coordinator, Senior Assistant or Principal-Teacher. The successful candidate will be expected to, among other duties, execute the following:

Assist with the design and/or revision of curriculum documents for Upper Primary School students;

•

Initiate, plan, develop and implement programmes of study to deliver quality education;

•

Have a high level of administrative competence, interpersonal, organizational , writing and oral skills and be a strong team motivator; and

•

Be committed to improving the quality of education, evaluating students’ progress and creating a conducive learning environment in district schools.

Specific duties of the post include: •

Assisting with the design and/or revision of curriculum documents for Upper Primary Schools;

Assist with the planning, development and implementation of programmes of study to deliver quality education;

•

Ensuring that the curricula and instructional programmes in Grand Bahama schools are the same as those in schools in New Providence and the Family Islands;

•

Have a high level of administrative competence, interpersonal, organizational , writing and oral skills and be a strong team motivator; and

•

Ensuring implementation of all Ministry/Department of Education approved curricula, including mandated programmes and assessment procedures;

•

Be committed to improving the quality of education, evaluating students’ progress and creating a conducive learning environment in district schools.

•

Facilitating and conducting professional development activities for teachers of Upper Primary grades/students;

•

Monitoring and advising on teachers’ delivery of curriculum content and skills and students’ performances;

•

Coordinating the production and selection of indigenous and curriculum-based instructional materials for the subject area;

•

Producing monthly, quarterly and annual reports, including budget submissions, as mandated by supervisors in the Department of Education;

•

Liaising with District Superintendents and School Administrators on recruitment and deployment of staff;

•

Ensuring that tuition materials are requisitioned and distributed to schools at the beginning of each school year;

•

Liaising with the University of The Bahamas on pre-service training programmes in the subject area;

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Collaborating with Officers in the Department of Education, responsible for the delivery of other levels and forms of education;

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Conducting and sharing research on current trends in education; and

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Completing any other duties that may be assigned by appropriate education officials.

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Assist with the design and/or revision of curriculum documents for High School students;

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Specific duties of the post include: •

Assisting with the design and/or revision of curriculum documents in the subject areas;

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Facilitating and conducting professional development activities for teachers of Social Studies, History and Geography;

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Monitoring and advising on teachers’ delivery of curriculum content and skills and students’ performances;

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Coordinating the production and selection of indigenous and curriculum-based instructional materials for the subject areas;

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Producing monthly, quarterly and annual reports, including budget submissions, as mandated by supervisors in the Department of Education;

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Liaising with District Superintendents and School Administrators on recruitment and deployment of staff;

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Ensuring that tuition materials are requisitioned and distributed to schools at the beginning of each school year;

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Liaising with the University of The Bahamas on pre-service training programmes in the subject areas;

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Collaborating with Officers in the Department of Education, responsible for the delivery of other levels and forms of education;

• •

The salary of the post is in Scale SED6 - $35, 400 x $700 – $45, 900 per annum (July 2016 Salary Scales) Documents that must be submitted are: i.

A Letter of Interest signed by the applicant indicating the specific post, scale and island for which he/she wishes to be considered;

Conducting and sharing research on current trends in education; and

ii.

A completed and signed Applicant’s Information Form;

Completing any other duties that may be assigned by appropriate education officials.

iii.

A recent passport-sized photograph attached to the Applicant’s Information Form;

iv.

Certified copies of all academic and professional documents (see Requirements for the post); and

A copy of the letter confirming that the applicant was appointed to a substantive administrative post.

The salary of the post is in Scale SED6 - $35, 400 x $700 – $45, 900 per annum (July 2016 Salary Scales) Documents that must be submitted are: i.

A Letter of Interest signed by the applicant indicating the specific post, scale and island for which he/she wishes to be considered;

ii.

A completed and signed Applicant’s Information Form;

iii.

A recent passport-sized photograph attached to the Applicant’s Information Form;

iv.

Certified copies of all academic and professional documents (see Requirements for the post); and

A copy of the letter confirming that the applicant was appointed to a substantive administrative post.

Secretary Public Service Commission

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NAYS OvER THE TRIBUNE SEED DX1ST ALPHA AMASS CLINk DOMED EXACT GAUDY LOUSY FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN £1 The Sunshine Puzzle has been a firm favourite with readers of the Express for many NEEDS years. All you need to do is find the correct home for the listed words. We have ACROSS vALID 1 Completely unused label, helped you by placing two. Here are the words that go into the grid: wORLD Northern, we rejected (5-3) DX1ST CAST CHOLERA 5 First of pupils included in organised tours in a dazed Da COFFERS IRON state (6) DUTEOUS CARPE DIEM ALGAE 10 Not at home often, the man ECLOGUE managing when eliminated BASED END USER a competition (3,2,3,7) CAULk IDOLISE 11 County politician with fool u device indicating direction MAGENTA FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN £100 CASH read down the letters in( The Sunshine Puzzle has been EGRET a firm favourite with readers of the Express for many 12 Most of tablet needed by gl MALLARD years. All you need to do is find the correct home for the listed words. We have GREBE 1 2 (7) 3 religious traveller ACROSS MANHOLE 13 Saint with skin irritations an 1 Completely unused label, helped you by placing two. that go into the grid: For today’s ICIERHere are the wordsPROBLEM solution call: 0907 181 2584 pains in the side (8) Northern, we rejected (5-3) *Calls cost 80p per your telephone access charge. CAST STRANGE mELEE 15 network Scandinavian said to stoop 5 minute First plus of pupils includedcompany’s in 18 Happen SwEATER 10 to find head of organised tours in a dazed NEvER IRON LAST SATURDAY’S SOLUTION organization with cold dog EXTRADITE state (6) ACROSS Cold-bloodedness, White lies, Loan, Hall, Cobbler, OGHAm ALGAE 10 Not at home often, the man 20 Lever broken by worker get LEAvENING to the point Anagram, Rip, Outface, Smitten, Sponsor, Avarice, Toss,(8)Sewn, managing whenAft, eliminated from PIPER PARRICIDE BASED 23 First of with silver Economist, Self-centredness. DOwN Collector’s items, Down, Lair, 11 shoppers a competition (3,2,3,7) PORCELAIN road wanting dish (7) SAINT CAULk Op-ed, Emir, Nosh, Small-mindedness, Albatross, Air strike, Cleanse, 11 County politician with fool using 25 Nice pal’s exotic bird (7) SMALL-TIME SALTY Arrears, Capstan, Laminar, Self, Some,(7) Sort, Time,professional Stun. device indicating direction 26 Fitness for eve EGRET TwO-SEATER 12 Most of tablet needed by gloomy boy and man next to rough SCUBA 13 GREBE religious traveller (7) terrain (8,7) MARVIN TARDY Saint with skin irritations and 27 Father with woman having THE DAILY EXPRESS 1330-SECOND CHALLENGE ICIER 17 pains in the side (8) Spanish dish (6) ALABASTER TODAY’S ANSwERS: BEGINNER = 20; INTERMEDIATE = 86; ADVANCED = 456. mELEE 15 Scandinavian said to stoop (5)28 In favour of Eastern chief 18 part of face (8) 19 DUNCE’S CAP showing 18 Happen to find head of NEvER organization with cold dog (5) GENERATOR DOWN 20 Lever broken by worker getting OGHAm GLAmORISE 1 Brother with ring about to g to the point (8) 23 24 PIPER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 23 First1 xofBattleship shoppers with silver in hard ornament (6) HEXAmETER 2 A university man at one ab road wanting dish (7) SAINT ITINERARY get this type of vehicle (9) 225 Nice pal’s exotic bird (7) A up, one worker becomin For today’s solution call: 0907 181 2584for every3 Fed SALTY LORGNETTE 26 Fitness 2 x professional Cruiser disobedient (7) 26 *Calls cost 80p per minute plus your telephone company’s network access charge. 4 B boy and man next to rough SCUBA 4 Distinctive character of Eur OSTRACISE terrain (8,7) with Thomas (5) LAST SATURDAY’S SOLUTION 027 Father 3 x with Destroyer C TARDY RECOLLECT woman having 6 Ten glad, surprisingly, when ACROSS Records, Pleases, Brand, Ice creams, Explorers, Payee, Spanish dish (6) intertwined (7) SECRETIvE ALABASTER 27 D Stove, Instances, Passenger, Space, Among,4Automatic, Twentieth, 28 In favour of Eastern chief 4 x Submarine 7 Pair going round Brazilian c TACTICIAN Names, Chances, Springs. DOWN Robbers, Champions, Radio, DUNCE’S CAP showing part of face (8) earlier (5) E LAST SATURDAY’S Shivering, Poems, Europeans, Shaky, Sisters,2 Energetic, Stretches, 8 Course of exercise diet1 TO ENTER: Call and 0904 TRAPEZOID SOLUTION GENERATOR DOWN originally tried with army DXCRUS followed by au Craftsmen, Plastic, Excuses, Opera, Areas, Minor. 1 F HAGAR THE HORRIBLE STATE DEPARTmENT favour ofCalls quietcost woman GLAmORISE 1 Brother with ring about to get9 In84915. £1.5

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20 CRYPTIC PUZZLE21 Across

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5 Lazybones, 7 Caution, 9 Aside, 10 Teacher, 13 Sheet, 18 Clue, 19 Pie. DOWN

Down

5 Open-air party is best (5) 6 Boy and aunt get together in cheerful fashion (7)

13 Actor’s need I provide, being thoughtful (11)

7 I’d help out in a Greek city (6)

18 Put in a situation disliked by aviators (7)

8 It may shed some light on a final reading (7,4)

20 Plant some pull up in the garden (5)

14 See you mention it! (7)

22 Deposit a jacket and hood (5)

16 Cheeky but attractive feature (6)

23 A complaint soon spotted? (7)

17 Mint that’s still wrapped? (6)

24 A number appearing in Spanish uniform (6)

19 Maxim for our time (5)

25 Affected by heat from the Red Sea (6)

21 Manufactured pearl is not so lustrous (5)

15 Eels are wriggling free (7)

Yesterday’s Cryptic Solution

Yesterday’s Easy Solution

Across: 1 Antibes, 5 Aspic, 8 Stationmaster, 9 Masai, 10 Axle pin, 11 Strafe, 12 Etcher, 15 Lash out, 17 Nepal, 19 Triangulation, 20 Donor, 21 Skewers.

Across: 1 Reputed, 5 Group, 8 Lick into shape, 9 Crank, 10 Clothes, 11 Sadden, 12 Ascend, 15 Achieve, 17 Alter, 19 Thoroughgoing, 20 Every, 21 Enraged. Down: 1 Relic, 2 Pick and choose, 3 Trickle, 4 Detect, 5 Gusto, 6 On a shoestring, 7 Pleased, 11 Startle, 13 Stagger, 14 League, 16 Ebony, 18 Rigid.

Down: 1 Assam, 2 Transgression, 3 Bailiff, 4 Sandal, 5 Avail, 6 Put up the price, 7 Coroner, 11 Saluted, 13 Tinware, 14 Struts, 16 Owner, 18 Links.

*Calls 15 cost 80p per minute plus your telephone company’s network access charge. All puzzles use 17 The Chambers Dictionary

EASY PUZZLE

rig-out (5) 12 Submit to a most unusual church (7)

Call 0907 181 2586 for today’s Target solution

company’s network access charge.

13 Sheet, 18 Clue, 19 Pie.

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Down 1 Intemperance (6) 2 Unit of gem weight (5) 3 To anger (7) 5 Fanatical (5) 6 Grazing land (7) 7 Tell (6) 8 Outdo another person (2,3,6) 14 Including everything (3,4) 15 In general (2,5) 16 Put an end to (6) 17 Brief commotion (6) 19 Wash in clean water (5) 21 Physique (5)

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