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Surprising Facts About the Non-Profit Sector
After spending thirteen years in the for-profit sector as both a CPA and private banker, I transitioned my full energies to the nonprofit sector in early 2001. Over the years, I’ve come to realize just how many misconceptions people have about the sector. In my role...

CTI-HITS 2025 Graduation Ceremony
By: Yolanda Pawar The Centre for Training & Innovation (CTI) is proud to announce the successful graduation of 57 students from CTI-HITS (Centre for Training & Innovation-Harbour Island Trade School). This landmark event took place on February 7, 2025, at The...

One Eleuthera and CTI Celebrate Spring Momentum and Prosperous Partnerships
By Yolanda Pawar The Spring season is bustling with vibrant energy, new harvests and a strong lineup of campus and community activities hosted by One Eleuthera Foundation (OEF). This year, on April 22nd (Earth Day), OEF will mark 13 progressive years of impactful and...

Bush Medicine: A Culture-rich Treasure Trove Of Healing Power
By:Yolanda Pawar For centuries, people of the Caribbean have looked to plants for healing, harnessing the power of “bush medicine,” an age-old practice that infuses African, and Indigenous herbal traditions. Medicinal plants are revered and deeply rooted in our...

Philanthropy in The Bahamas
By: Keyron Smith Philanthropy in The Bahamas has long been defined by generosity and goodwill, with individuals, businesses, and foundations stepping up to address our country’s pressing social challenges. Many people and organizations continue to support worthy...

CTI-HITS and Wake Forest University Team Up For Another Extraordinary Entrepreneurship Program For Local Students
By: Yolanda Pawar This month, students enrolled in the Entrepreneurship 101: Doing Business in The Bahamas course at the Centre for Training and Innovation’s Harbour Island Trade School (CTI-HITS) joined forces with undergraduate entrepreneurship students and faculty...
Tips for Managing Pests and Protecting Your Crops
By: Selima Hauber The arrival of another La Niña Winter means exceptionally cooler temperatures, making vegetable growing a pleasure! Even with cool temperatures, gardeners still have to stay on top of the insect pests that are after their prized vegetables. One...

How Can Our Classrooms Become More Inclusive?
By: Cordero Johnson A myriad of problems and challenges have hindered the success of inclusive education. Many schools have discovered that the concept looks good on paper, but putting it into action is a different ball game. While inclusion appears to be the way...