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Freemasons give $6,000 to charities

Three non-profits reap the benefits with $2,000 each towards their respective good causes

Nov 17, 2024 10:42 AM

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Young Bermudians canoe through Nova Scotia

Duke of Edinburgh gold-level participants are journeying through Kejimkujik National Park

Jul 18, 2024 11:15 AM

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Eight receive Duke of Edinburgh gold awards

Rena Lalgie, the Governor, says the award highlights the awardees’ dedication to making a positive impact on the community

Jul 17, 2024 7:48 AM

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Duke of Edinburgh fundraiser awarded scholarship

Fiona Holmes has received the Association of Fundraising Professionals Chamberlain Scholarship

Feb 09, 2024 7:53 AM

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Duke of Edinburgh’s Award holds waste-collection event

Candidates partner with older community members to clean the Arboretum

Dec 08, 2023 7:48 AM

Education

Duke of Edinburgh adventurers trekking in Tobago

Young people earning silver or gold-level Duke of Edinburgh Awards are participating in an adventurous journey and residency programme

Aug 01, 2023 7:52 AM

Education

Students test themselves for Duke of Edinburgh Awards

Hundreds of young people pitched tents, completed an obstacle course and engaged in team-building activities - all in one weekend. They were taking part in Du...

Hundreds of young people pitched tents, completed an obstacl...

Nov 18, 2022 7:44 AM

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Thirteen young people celebrate receiving Duke of Edinburgh gold awards

Gold certificates were handed out to 13 Duke of Edinburgh international award winners at a special Government House ceremony. Rena Lalgie, the Governor, is patr...

Gold certificates were handed out to 13 Duke of Edinburgh in...

Jul 12, 2022 7:35 AM

Education

Students join Spirit of Bermuda to retrace Mary Prince’s steps

Youngsters with a taste for adventure will set sail today to learn about the life and impact of the enslaved Bermudian woman Mary Prince. In the Wake of Mary Pr...

Youngsters with a taste for adventure will set sail today to...

Jul 02, 2022 7:44 AM

Community

Strings and Tasty Things help raise cash for cancer charity

Yann Pugi likes to “mess around in the kitchen”. His brother Youenn loves music and drama. In 2019 they combined their passions and formed Strings and Tasty Thi...

Yann Pugi likes to “mess around in the kitchen”. His brother...

May 31, 2022 7:57 AM

Local Business

100 WF chooses gala charity recipient

The Bermuda chapter of 100 Women in Finance, the global network of professionals in the finance industry, has selected The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Awa...

The Bermuda chapter of 100 Women in Finance, the global netw...

Aug 23, 2021 7:46 AM

Education

Golden opportunity for Duke of Edinburgh Awards trainees

Young people across Bermuda have received practical training in the skills to make the grade in the Duke of Edinburgh Awards. The classes were given to particip...

Young people across Bermuda have received practical training...

Feb 20, 2021 7:48 AM

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Young people learn about Duke of Edinburgh’s award

On the 3rd and 4 October, 2020, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Bermuda held two Joint Training Sessions in which over 75 young people from across t...

On the 3rd and 4 October, 2020, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Inte...

Oct 08, 2020 1:00 AM

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Students head to Zambia

A group of Duke of Edinburgh Gold Level participants will venture to Africa today for a four-day journey and two charitable projects. The 15 Bermudian students ...

A group of Duke of Edinburgh Gold Level participants will ve...

Jul 05, 2019 8:00 AM

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The definition of success

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Bermuda helps young people between the ages of 14 and 25 to discover, develop and achieve their greatest potential, ...

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Bermuda helps yo...

May 09, 2018 8:00 AM

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Awards scheme roads warning

Drivers and riders were warned yesterday to take care this weekend as dozens of youngsters take to the roads as part of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme. A s...

Drivers and riders were warned yesterday to take care this w...

Mar 22, 2018 1:00 AM

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Duke of Edinburgh Award continues to inspire

There is a rustle outside and I pretend not to hear it ... then it gets louder and sounds closer. I am now wide awake in my sleeping bag trying not to wake the ...

There is a rustle outside and I pretend not to hear it ... t...

Dec 29, 2017 7:00 AM

Education

Africa adventure for intrepid students

Four intrepid female students have an unforgettable African summer to look back upon courtesy of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Bermuda. The four t...

Four intrepid female students have an unforgettable African ...

Oct 23, 2017 8:00 AM

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Duke of Edinburgh’s award celebrates 50th anniversary

A mentoring programme is celebrating a major milestone. The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Bermuda marks its 50th anniversary this year. To kick off ...

A mentoring programme is celebrating a major milestone. The...

Jun 21, 2017 1:00 AM

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DofE Awards build on community partnerships

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Bermuda helps to build stronger communities and contributes to a reduction in crime and antisocial behaviours. The a...

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Bermuda helps to...

May 03, 2017 8:00 AM

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Prince Edward presents 17 Gold Awards

The Earl of Wessex has presented 17 young Bermudians with Gold Awards, the pinnacle of achievement of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards programme. Prince Edward was ...

The Earl of Wessex has presented 17 young Bermudians with Go...

Mar 04, 2017 12:00 AM

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Prince Edward visits CedarBridge, MSA

The Earl of Wessex brought a light-hearted spirit to a formal visit this morning as the guest of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Bermuda. The award...

The Earl of Wessex brought a light-hearted spirit to a forma...

Mar 03, 2017 12:00 AM

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Axis donation to Duke of Edinburgh Award

Axis Capital has confirmed its Gold Level Donor partnership with the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Bermuda, and made a donation of $15,000. The Award’...

Axis Capital has confirmed its Gold Level Donor partnership ...

Jan 11, 2017 12:00 AM

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Teenagers shine during expedition

A group of nine Bermudian students have overcome adversity, blisters and a German heatwave to complete their Duke of Edinburgh Gold Expedition. The teenagers tr...

A group of nine Bermudian students have overcome adversity, ...

Aug 14, 2015 8:00 AM

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Company’s cash gifts for good causes

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and the Community Driven Development (CDD) programme have each received donations from Marsh and Guy Carpenter. The ...

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and the Communit...

Aug 07, 2015 8:00 AM

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Police join forces with Duke of Edinburgh

Police cadets will be given the opportunity to take advantage of an international development programme under a new agreement between the service and The Duke o...

Police cadets will be given the opportunity to take advantag...

Jul 24, 2015 8:00 AM

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Duke of Edinburgh Award to host ‘fun-raiser’

The Duke of Edinburgh Award is launching a new “fun-raising” event that will include a team relay race demonstrating some of the skills and survival techniques ...

The Duke of Edinburgh Award is launching a new “fun-raising”...

Apr 20, 2015 8:00 AM

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Youngsters set for Duke of Edinburgh treks

More than 200 young people from three Duke of Edinburgh Award Units will be trekking across the Island this weekend. From Friday morning to Sunday afternoon, 31...

More than 200 young people from three Duke of Edinburgh Awar...

Mar 04, 2015 7:00 AM

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Mission to see the world

Bermudian Kris Furbert is on a mission to see the world. He has travelled to remote parts of Spain by pedal bike, hiked through Germany and explored souks in M...

Bermudian Kris Furbert is on a mission to see the world. He...

Dec 02, 2014 7:00 AM

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