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The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation Officials Attend 41st Caribbean Travel Marketplace

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, delegates from The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA), led by Director General Mrs. Latia Duncombe, are attending the 41st edition of Caribbean Travel Marketplace, the Caribbean's largest tourism marketing event, where they will continue to promote multi-destination awareness of The Bahamas' unique 16-island offerings. The meeting was hosted by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) in Bridgetown, Barbados May 9-11.

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  • The meeting was hosted by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) in Bridgetown, Barbados May 9-11.
  • Kenneth Bryan, Tourism Minister for the Cayman Islands and Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO); Charlie Osmond, Co-founder, Triptease.
  • BMOTIA representatives participated in over 40 meetings with prospective priority partners and media outlets to discuss new developments and the future of travel to The Bahamas.
  • "We continuously see the value of the destination's attendance at Caribbean Travel Marketplace," she added.

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation Hosts University of Miami Students at "Our Ocean, Our Future" Immersive Art Exhibit in Miami Wynwood Art District

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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The Journalism & Media Management class was led by Bahamian journalist and former reporter Kyle Walkine, who currently lectures at the university while working on his PhD.

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  • The Journalism & Media Management class was led by Bahamian journalist and former reporter Kyle Walkine, who currently lectures at the university while working on his PhD.
  • Students had the opportunity to engage with the multi-room art displays highlighting ocean conservation efforts in The Bahamas and were given a tour of the marine journey art show by Carter Jordan, Hidden Worlds' Vice President of Business Development.
  • "With experiences like this one provided by The Bahamas' Ministry of Tourism, the students are able to take a more global approach," Walkine said.
  • The students will produce a 600-word essay about the experience that would further promote planet stewardship and bring awareness to ocean conservation.

Rhode Island School of Design to Inaugurate 18th President Crystal Williams on October 7, 2022

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221005005105/en/
    Rhode Island School of Design President Crystal Williams.
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    A teacher, leader, advocate and poet, President Williams believes that education, art and design, and commitments to equity and justice are essential to transforming our society.
  • She was named president by RISDs Board of Trustees on December 16, 2021 following an extensive international search.
  • Crystal Williams believes that education, art and design, and commitments to equity and justice are essential to transforming our society.

NYSED Awards $4.25 Million to BMCC for Literacy Zone and Digital Works Programs

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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For more than 30 years, BMCC has provided high quality Adult Basic Education, ESOL and High School Equivalency programs.

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  • For more than 30 years, BMCC has provided high quality Adult Basic Education, ESOL and High School Equivalency programs.
  • With the NYSED grants, BMCC can continue to provide the educational component of these offerings in partnership with organizations that offer necessary wrap around services, case management, and career training.
  • The NYSED award strengthens BMCCs fruitful partnerships with the Citys community organizations through the Bridges Literacy Zone at Hamilton Madison House, the Chinatown East River Literacy Zone at the Educational Alliance and the Lower East Side Literacy Zone at P.S.
  • All three Literacy Zones address the literacy and English language proficiency needs of individuals and families by referring them to appropriate educational programs leading to college and post-secondary programs.