The Development of Education

THE MISSION

The mission of the Department and Ministry of Education is
to provide all persons in The Bahamas an opportunity to
receive a quality education that will equip them with the
necessary beliefs, knowledge, attitudes and skills required for
life, both in a democratic society guided by Christian values
and in an inter-dependent changing world.

CEO Profile

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Pedro Fernandes

Our vision is for a Bahamian education
system that will foster academic excellence
and equip students with multiple literacies
that will enable them to make meaningful
contributions as nation builders who are
globally competitive.

The Vision

To increase the Graduation Rate from 50% (2014) to 85% by 2030
Sub Goals:
1. Curriculum Development
To provide high-quality teaching/learning experiences which foster functional
literacy, and promote tolerance, discipline, and responsibility while meeting the
academic and vocational needs of all persons.

2. Administration and Management
To strengthen the capacity of the Department to plan, manage and evaluate the
education system more effectively, making it more responsive to national and
global development.

Wildly Important Goal (WIG)

3. Human and Social Development
To provide opportunities for professional growth, foster teamwork,
strengthen

communication

and

establish

competency

within

the

Department, the workforce and throughout the community.

4. Partnerships
To strengthen linkages at the national, regional and international levels to
promote the development of the education system and youth programmes.

5. Information and Communication Technology
To provide an integrated approach to Information Communication
Technology; to increase the efficiency and effectiveness