Ministry issues statement on Reassignment of Education Administrators on Eleuthera

(Ministry of Education, Nassau, Bahamas) - The public is advised that the activities which occasioned the recent reassignment of administrators in the Eleuthera District are under active investigation. 

As such, no further statements will be made with respect to the details of the incidents. 

The Ministry is aware of the legal issues involved in these incidents, and as we seek to obtain advice, we ask all concerned to be mindful of the rights of others. 

Further we wish to reassure the public in general and the people of Eleuthera in particular that the Ministry of Education is diligently working with all relevant agencies and authorities to finalize the clearly defined process to be taken by all stakeholders in such matters.

Finally, we wish to reaffirm to the people of Eleuthera that the reassignment of the principals were predicted on the provision of equitable leadership for the schools of the district.  The education of all our students in a safe and nurturing environment remains the mission of the Ministry of Education. 

We are aware that your children, our students are the nation's future.