Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey is encouraging high school seniors to embrace the 2025 High School Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Exploration Day as a chance to make an informed decision about their future. Adding that their chosen path in one of those disciplines will help to build a stronger, more resilient, technologically advanced Grand Bahama.
The Grand Bahama Minister was the keynote speaker at the opening of Exploration Day on Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Rand Nature Center. The 2025 High School Exploration Day was sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Technical and Vocational Training, the Cooperative Society, the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture and the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources.
In her remarks, Minister Moxey noted that with over two billion dollars’ worth of investments underway on the island of Grand Bahama, now is the time to prepare high school seniors – the next generation of thinkers, builders and dreamers – for the opportunities ahead.
“So, today as you explore the fascinating world of STEM, I implore you to open your minds to discover the realm of endless possibilities and chart the course for your future wisely,” Minister Moxey told students from various high schools in Grand Bahama, who had gathered for the one-day event.
“From space exploration to sustainable energy, agri-business to artificial intelligence and groundbreaking medical innovations, the STEM fields are shaping the world and Grand Bahama, as well as the entire Bahamas, cannot be left behind.”
For this reason, Minister Moxey said the Government of The Bahamas is committed to economic diversification, embracing new technology and industries to meet the demands of the twenty-first century. “So, what does this look like?” she asked. “It looks like you. High School seniors of Grand Bahama playing a pivotal role in our island’s economic diversification.”
Minister Moxey pointed out that it’s the government’s pledge to support businesses operating in the orange, green and blue economies through collaborations with stakeholders, to encourage innovation and create new economic models to foster growth on each island and move the nation forward.
Speaking to the potential of the second city, Minister Moxey noted that Grand Bahama is positioned as a gateway for STEM innovation. With its modern infrastructure, international partnerships and diverse industries, she said the opportunities for STEM careers on the island are growing every day.
The Grand Bahama Minister informed students that for the past three years her Ministry has hosted the Innovate Grand Bahama Fair, an event designed to familiarize students from grades 10 through 12 with employers and career opportunities in the industrial, maritime, technical and creative sectors. It’s a platform for students to interact with industry professionals, learn about the latest innovations and explore potential career paths.
Minister Moxey said that by introducing students to these various industries and attracting them to tertiary level training for jobs, the goal of the Ministry for Grand Bahama will be to create the workforce necessary for these sectors to expand and meet the peak demand for labor at the existing and future facilities on Grand Bahama Island.
BIS North: Andrew Coakley
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