Category: Press Releases

32 New Scholars Named in Fields That Will Benefit The Bahamas. Lyford Cay Foundations is pleased to announce the awarding of thirty-two (32) new scholarships to deserving Bahamians, all of whom are studying at universities around the world in fields that will directly benefit The Bahamas. Reflecting global trends, the Foundations noted an increase in … Read full story LYFORD CAY FOUNDATIONS ANNOUNCES ITS 2024 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Non-Profits Receive Grants to Bolster Programmes for At-Risk Youth (NASSAU, BAHAMAS) – Lyford Cay Foundations has awarded community grants to the Zonta Club of New Providence and to The Family: People Helping People Project. Both organisations were awarded funding to support their critical work in issues affecting at-risk youth. Zonta Club of New Providence was … Read full story Lyford Cay Foundations Awards Two New Grants

50 For 50 Initiative to Create Unique Opportunity for Family Island Students
(NASSAU, BAHAMAS) – In celebration of The Bahamas’ 50th anniversary, Lyford Cay Foundations is launching 50 FOR 50, a unique week-long opportunity for students from selected Family Island schools to experience FOCUS, the Foundations’ renowned academic enrichment programme … Read full story LYFORD CAY FOUNDATIONS Is “FOCUSing On The Whole Bahamas”

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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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 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

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

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 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

NASSAU, The Bahamas ­- As a part of our strategy to address learning loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic and school disruptions, Lyford Cay Foundations has launched a new education enrichment initiative for selected public school students in grades one to four. LEAP (Learning Enrichment to Accelerate Progress) is an educational pilot programme that offers … Read full story Lyford Cay Foundations launches LEAP