29/09/2026
Ready, Set, Innovate! Young Innovators Club Officially Launches in Grand Bahama! 🚀
On Friday 25th September, 2026, the Ministry of Education, Science & Technology (MOEST) in partnership with the Ministry for Grand Bahama, proudly supported the launch of the Young Innovators Club (YIC) Pilot Programme held in Freeport, Grand Bahama.
The eight-week national youth innovation pilot is designed to facilitate and inspire young Bahamians ages 15 to 25, as they transform real-world problems into innovative ideas and solutions across five key pillars:
💻 Technology
🌱 Environment
⚓ Maritime
🎨 Arts & Heritage
💼 Entrepreneurship
Leading the delegation of officials were Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Science & Technology, The Hon. I. Chester Cooper, M.P. and Minister for Grand Bahama, The Hon. Ginger M. Moxey, M.P. and Permanent Secretary for the Ministry for Grand Bahama Joel Lewis. MOEST officials included Director of Education Dominique McCartney-Russell, Deputy Director of Education Michelle Bowleg, District Superintendents from New Providence and Grand Bahama, and other Senior Education Officials.
🌟 Key Words That Inspired!
Hon. I. Chester Cooper challenged young people to move from consumers to job creators. He encouraged the youth to unleash their power to innovate, think boldly, identify problems and develop solutions that can make an impact on the global stage.
Hon. Ginger M. Moxey underscored the importance of collaboration and problem-solving; she challenged the young people to reflect: What problem will you identify? What solution will you imagine? What will you create?
Director of Education Dominique McCartney-Russell highlighted the importance of creativity and critical thinking, reminding young people that creativity grows through exploration, experimentation and learning from setbacks.
In her closing remarks, Deputy Director of Education Michelle Bowleg thanked the leaders, educators, students, partners and sponsors who contributed to the success of the launch. She encouraged the young innovators to use this opportunity to express, collaborate and create meaningful social impact.
MOEST is proud to support the Young Innovators Club Pilot Programme as we empower and equip young Bahamians to think boldly, create solutions, and lead with innovation and purpose.
🚀 Think it. Build it. Test It. Fix it. Pitch it.
