Lyford Cay Foundations Expands LEAP

New Partnership with St. Andrew’s International School and E.P. Roberts Primary School to Combat Learning Loss

Nassau, Bahamas – While most of society has recovered from the devastation of the pandemic, many Bahamian students are still dealing with learning loss in critical areas. LEAP (Learning Environment to Accelerate Progress), an innovative programme by Lyford Cay Foundations created to address this need, has started a new partnership with E.P. Roberts Primary School and St. Andrew’s International School (SAIS) to broaden its impact.

LEAP is an educational pilot programme that offers access to learning support in numeracy, literacy and social emotional skills.

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Lyford Cay Foundations participates in University of The Bahamas’ Meet the Donors and Scholars Celebration

Nassau, The Bahamas – At the Meet the Donors and Scholars Celebration held at the University of The Bahamas, Dr. Nicola Virgill-Rolle, Executive Director of Lyford Cay Foundations brought remarks. The Celebration took place in the Harry C. Moore Library which holds a special place in the hearts of the Foundations as the late Mr. … Read full story Lyford Cay Foundations participates in University of The Bahamas’ Meet the Donors and Scholars Celebration

Lyford Cay Foundations pays tribute to late Board Member Tim Unwin

Lyford Cay Foundations mourns the loss of Mr. Tim Unwin, former chairman of The Canadian Lyford Cay Foundation, who died peacefully at his home in Canada on Friday, 9th February, 2024. Mr. Unwin loved the work of Lyford Cay Foundations and was committed to improving the lives of the people of The Bahamas. He was … Read full story Lyford Cay Foundations pays tribute to late Board Member Tim Unwin

Lyford Cay Foundations’ Scholarship Portal OPENS on February 1st, 2024

Undergraduate, Graduate and Technical Scholarships Available Nassau, The Bahamas – Lyford Cay Foundations’ online scholarship application portal opens on February 1st. For consideration, applications need to be submitted online at www.lyfordcayfoundations.org by the deadline of March 15th, 2024 at 5 pm. For hundreds of Lyford Cay Foundations’ Scholars contributing to The Bahamas across all sectors, … Read full story Lyford Cay Foundations’ Scholarship Portal OPENS on February 1st, 2024

Lyford Cay Foundations Celebrates 2023 Successes at Holiday Reception

Nassau, The Bahamas – Nearly 200 guests gathered at Lyford Cay Foundations’ annual holiday reception at Lyford Cay Club on December 29, 2023. Current Scholars, alumni, grantees, FOCUS students, board members, government officials and donors convened for the much-anticipated celebration. Basil Goulandris, Chairman of Lyford Cay Foundations, gave opening remarks expressing appreciation for the hard … Read full story Lyford Cay Foundations Celebrates 2023 Successes at Holiday Reception

Lyford Cay Foundations pays tribute to late Board member Loretta Anne Rogers

Lyford Cay Foundations was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mrs. Loretta Anne Rogers, Director and former Chairperson of The Canadian Lyford Cay Foundation.  Mrs. Rogers, 83, passed away on Saturday 11th of June 2022 in Toronto, Canada. She was a committed friend of The Bahamas, a long-term member of the Lyford Cay … Read full story Lyford Cay Foundations pays tribute to late Board member Loretta Anne Rogers

Lyford Cay Foundations announces new graduate and technical scholarships programme

NEW PROVIDENCE, The Bahamas, 25 January 2022 – The Lyford Cay Foundations (LCF) announces the launch of the “Resilience and Excellence Bahamas Education Programme,” a new scholarship initiative focused on graduate and technical studies in Canada. Over a four-year period, the Programme will provide for a total of 10 graduate and 10 technical scholarships to … Read full story Lyford Cay Foundations announces new graduate and technical scholarships programme

Lyford Cay Foundations’ FOCUS programme moving ahead swiftly to assist students with learning recovery amid learning disruptions

Lyford Cay Foundations is doing its part to assist in learning recovery in The Bahamas by intensifying one of its signature education programmes, FOCUS, to help meet the needs of students in a challenging COVID-19 environment. For more than 10 years, Lyford Cay Foundations has been engaging young people in the public school system across … Read full story Lyford Cay Foundations’ FOCUS programme moving ahead swiftly to assist students with learning recovery amid learning disruptions

Nearly 1/3 of all Lyford Cay Foundations 2021 scholarships go to technical training

The desire to possess job-ready technical skills may have hit a new high with nearly one third of this year’s Lyford Cay Foundation scholarship winners opting to earn a technical degree. The Foundations awarded 26 new scholarships this term to students pursuing a diverse range of studies in Canada and the United States. This year, … Read full story Nearly 1/3 of all Lyford Cay Foundations 2021 scholarships go to technical training