College of the Bahamas

The College of the Bahamas has announced the opening of a Performing Arts Centre. Governor General, His Excellency Arthur D. Hanna, said the College has "far exceeded the expectations" of those who conceived the idea forty years ago.

“If those who had conceived the idea of this College back in l967, such as people like Rodney Bain, could see its transformation today, they would be amazed.

"Today it's an institution that awards a cross-section of degrees and it is certainly an institution of which we all can be proud. Indeed, we never expected the College could progress so quickly,” said Mr Hanna.

According to College President, Janyne Hodder, the opening of the Centre, situated on the Oakes Field campus, was "a dream that has finally become a reality."

“It is fitting that ‘Colour of Harmony' should mark the opening of this facility," she said. "It is an amalgamation of art and music - an ideal vehicle to highlight the versatility of the Centre.

Colour of Harmony is one of the College's oldest and longest running annual events. Renovation of the Centre has been one of the College's major projects.

“All have been designed to improve our facilities to make the student and the faculty have a more enjoyable, enriching experience and to assist us in our mission to support and drive national development through education, research, innovation and service,” said Ms Hodder.

The Performing Arts Centre is a modern, fully equipped centre with a 400-seat capacity. It is capable of supporting live stage productions, lectures, symposiums, exhibitions, movies and concerts.

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