(NASSAU, BAHAMAS) – For Philip Simon Jr., success has never been about following a single path. Instead, it has been about building on every opportunity along the way. A Lyford Cay Foundations Scholar in 1996, Simon’s academic journey began at the College of The Bahamas, where he earned an Associate’s Degree in Physics and Mathematics. … Read full story Philip Simon Jr.: Building Opportunity Through Leadership
(NASSAU, BAHAMAS) – Samia Thompson’s path to becoming an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist is rooted in a desire to make workplaces not only more productive, but more humane. As a recipient of the Bahamas Excellence & Resilience Scholarship awarded by The Canadian Lyford Cay Foundation, she has completed her graduate studies in Psychology at Adler University in … Read full story Samia Thompson is Redefining the Future of Workplace Culture in The Bahamas
(NASSAU, BAHAMAS) – When Akeem Palmer looks at The Bahamas, he doesn’t just see sun, sand and sea, he sees potential. With a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Lakehead University and supported by the Loretta Rogers Memorial Scholarship through The Canadian Lyford Cay Foundation, Akeem is determined to return home equipped with the … Read full story Akeem Palmer Codes the Future of The Bahamas
(NASSAU, BAHAMAS) – For Geordinell Thurston, healthcare has never been just about doctors and diagnoses, it’s about the systems behind the scenes that keep care moving efficiently and equitably. As a recipient of The Bahamas Resilience and Excellence Technical Award from Lyford Cay Foundations, Geordinell is charting a path to improve the administrative backbone of … Read full story Geordinell Thurston Brings Precision, Passion and Purpose to Healthcare
(NASSAU, BAHAMAS) – When Paul Roberts walked across the stage to collect his bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of California, Berkeley in May 2025, it wasn’t just the culmination of academic grit, it was the embodiment of quiet resilience, long nights in the lab, and a steadfast belief in doing your best, even … Read full story Paul Roberts’ Pursuit of a Brighter Bahamian Future
(NASSAU, BAHAMAS) – For Montayanna Major, movement is more than a function of the human body, it’s a window into healing, empowerment, and change. As a recipient of the TK Foundation Technical Scholarship from Lyford Cay Foundations, Montayanna pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at Acadia University with a vision that extends far beyond her … Read full story Montayanna Major: Moving With Purpose
(NASSAU, BAHAMAS) – Growing up in The Bahamas, Kriston Clarke witnessed firsthand how gaps in healthcare access could affect entire families and communities. Today, as a Lyford Cay Foundations’ Sir John Templeton Memorial Scholar and Master of Public Health candidate at Johns Hopkins University, Kriston is determined to change that reality – not just for … Read full story Building Healthier Communities:Kriston Clarke’s Vision for Transforming Public Health in The Bahamas
Since its inception in 2011, nearly 150 students have completed the eight years of the FOCUS programme and have found FOCUS to be a reliable bridge to post-secondary education. Daleisha Sweeting is a FOCUS graduate and newly named Cutillas Scholar who has been partnering with the Foundations to pursue her dreams since her formative years. … Read full story FOCUS Graduate Daleisha Sweeting Achieves College Dreams
Triplets Sammia, Serrenda and Brenden are bubbly fifth graders who love attending Uriah McPhee Primary School. They are naturally curious. Two years ago, their curiosity changed their educational journey. They remember the day they heard a presentation at school about LEAP (Learning Environment to Accelerate Progress), an educational pilot programme developed by Lyford Cay Foundations … Read full story Making a LEAP for Education
For many Bahamians, [the] Lyford Cay Foundations has been and continues to be the place they can turn to “knock and have the door of opportunity opened” to them. As the Foundations came together to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a service of thanksgiving, Catholic Archbishop Patrick Pinder said the Bahamian public was grateful to those people that had the vision to initiate the Foundations and the people whose energy, commitment and sacrifice perpetuate the Foundations and the work they continue to do in and for Bahamians.
“The work of organizations such as [the] Lyford Cay Foundations can and does lead to that admirable aspect of any community – namely, the flourishing of the human spirit,” said Pinder during their recent service at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. “Fifty years of philanthropy in a culture not famous for its philanthropic spirit is a remarkable achievement and an excellent example and a much-needed example. Your example of private commitment to the public good is a standard of leadership and it is pacesetting. Fifty years in a nation not yet itself 50 is a cause for celebration and for giving thanks. Fifty years of philanthropic activity in a culture not particularly known for its philanthropy is simply remarkable.”
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