Month: June 2019

Scholar Journeys “I was encouraged to pursue a degree in medicine, but I knew this was not the right path for me.” LYFORD CAY SCHOLAR ’15 Angelika Wallace-Whitfield History and Philosophy of Art [After] completing a year of studying art at The College of The Bahamas, working at two museums, pursuing my love of painting … Read full story Angelika Wallace-Whitfield

Scholar Journeys “If someone doesn’t get the drill the first time, you pat them on the back and say, Good try! You’ll get it next time.” COMMUNITY GRANTS Laurel Rolle Basketball Smiles Participant I’ve come to this camp every summer for 5 years. Our coaches taught us to encourage each other. Read full story Laurel Rolle

Scholar Journeys “This definitely would not have been possible without Lyford Cay Foundations.” LYFORD CAY SCHOLAR ’15 Blair Thompson TK Foundation Technical Scholarship RecipientFood Service Management – Johnson & Wales I am the proudest mommy in the planet! I’m humbled that Lyford Cay Foundations saw the promise of a bright future in my daughter and … Read full story Blaire Thompson

Scholar Journeys “After the initial application process, I felt a sense of belonging.” LYFORD CAY SCHOLAR ’15 Joshua Ritchie Mechanical Engineering-University of Arkansas At 19, I enrolled at The College of The Bahamas. Although mechanical engineering was not offered, I worked toward a pre-engineering degree and continuously researched ways to go abroad to study mechanical … Read full story Joshua Ritchie

Scholar Journeys “I feel thankful to have received help from Lyford Cay Foundations.” LYFORD CAY SCHOLAR ’97 Rayon Brown Actuarial Consultant, Nichols & Co. I have gained specialized training and experience in the international insurance business, becoming a fully qualified actuary focused on enterprise risk management. I feel honoured to have received an award from … Read full story Rayon Brown

Scholar Journeys “With Lyford Cay Foundations’ support both professionally and personally, I am constantly growing in my field ” LYFORD CAY SCHOLAR ‘14 / Founder, Bahamas Plastic Movement Krystal Armbrose Through [the Foundations’] support, we have been able to engage Bahamians in plastic pollution education and research and successfully driven significant change at the policy … Read full story Krystal Armbrose

Scholar Journeys “ In the next two years, I should be attending college. I know this process is a long one, but it’s one I’m willing to take because it’s worth it.” FOCUS CLASS of 2020 Jaheim Wallace FOCUS is helping me make my vision a reality by getting me ready for the real world … Read full story Jaheim Wallace